A-B Volume Up 0.8% in 2003

Anheuser-Busch US beer sales were up 0.8% in 2003 over 2002, or 800k barrels. August Bush IV said: "This record achievement, led by the success of the new Michelob ULTRA low carbohydrate brand and increased Bud Light sales volume, reflects the hard work and dedication by all of our employees and wholesaler partners across the country."Wholesaler sales-to-retailers grew 0.9% for the full year. Sales-to-retailers accelerated in the second half of the year, increasing 1.3% in the third quarter and 1.7%