UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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 reported) November 20, 2002
Owens & Minor, Inc.
(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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 20, 2002, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein,
announcing new strategic initiatives and repurchase of common stock and Trust
Preferred Securities up to $50 million.
Item 7. Financial Statements & Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release by the Company on November 20, 2002.
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: November 20, 2002 By:/s/ Drew St.J. Carneal
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Name: Drew St.J. Carneal
Title: Senior Vice President & General Counsel