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) July 2, 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 (Commission file (IRS employer
of 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 July 2, 2001, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by
reference, reporting the completion of the Company's private offering of its
$200 million aggregate principal amount of 8 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due
2011.
On July 3, 2001, the Company issued an additional press release, attached
as Exhibit 99.2 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference, reporting the
expiration, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Monday, July 2, 2001, of the
Company's tender offer for 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 July 2, 2001.
99.2 Press Release issued by the Company on July 3, 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: July 5, 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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