SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 16, 2001
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Owens & Minor, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Virginia 1-9810 54-1701843
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file (IRS employer
incorporation) 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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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 16, 2001, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by
reference, reporting earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2001.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on October 16, 2001.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 16, 2001
OWENS & MINOR, INC.
By: /s/ Drew St. J. Carneal
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Drew St. J. Carneal
Senior Vice President
General Counsel
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