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 15, 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
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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 June 15, 2001, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release,
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference,
reporting the extension by the Company of the Early Tender Date for any and all
of its outstanding $150 million aggregate principal amount of 10 7/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2006 to June 22, 2001.
On June 15, 2001 the Company issued an additional press release, attached as
Exhibit 99.2 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference, reporting the
commencement by the Company of a proposed private offering of $200 million
aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on June 15, 2001.
99.2 Press Release issued by the Company on June 15, 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 18, 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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