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) June 5, 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 (Commission file (IRS employer
jurisdiction of number) identification no.)
incorporation)
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
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On June 5, 2001, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference,
reporting the commencement by the Company of a tender offer to purchase for cash
any and all of its outstanding $150 million aggregate principal amount of 10
7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on June 5, 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: June 5, 2001
OWENS & MINOR, INC.
By: /s/ Drew St. J. Carneal
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Drew St. J. Carneal
Senior Vice President
General Counsel