UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest reported) March 20, 2001
Owens & Minor, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)
Virginia 1-9810 54-1701843
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
4800 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (804) 747-9794
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Item 5. Other Events
On March 15, 2001, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein,
reporting the appointment of Jeffrey Kaczka as Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer of the Company.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release by the Company on March 15, 2001.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
OWENS & MINOR, INC.
Date: March 20, 2001 By: /s/ Drew St.J. Carneal
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Name: Drew St.J. Carneal
Title: Senior Vice President &
General Counsel