UNITED STATES

             SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                  WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

                         FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
          OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended   JuneSeptember 30, 1996

                OR

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
          OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from  _________ to                
                                                           

Commission file number              1-9810                  
                                             

                  OWENS & MINOR, INC.
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  (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia                                     54-1701843 
(State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)

4800 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia          23060
(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (804)747-9794

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  (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if
changed since last report)

     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has
filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes    X   
No  _____       

     The number of shares of Owens & Minor, Inc.'s common
stock outstanding as of July 30,October 31, 1996 was 31,863,31331,905,856
shares.


                     Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Part I.   Financial Information

Consolidated Balance Sheets - JuneSeptember 30, 1996 and    
December 31, 1995                                                 3                                       

Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three Months and
SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 1996 and 1995                           4           

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - SixNine Months     
Ended JuneSeptember 30, 1996 and 1995                       

5

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                     6- 7              

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial       
Condition and Results of Operations                     

8-11

Part II.  Other Information                                             12-14

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Part I.  Financial Information

Item 1.  Financial Statements
Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)
June 30,     December 31,
                                                         1996           1995
                                                    ----------------------------
 Assets

 Current assets
   Cash and cash equivalents                         $      546     $       215
   Accounts and notes receivable, net                   170,695         265,238
   Merchandise inventories                              297,074         326,380
   Other current assets                                  18,809          32,069
                                                    ------------   -------------
      Total current assets                              487,124         623,902
 Property and equipment, net                             32,043          39,049
 Excess of purchase price over net
   assets acquired, net                                 169,638         171,911
 Other assets, net                                       29,900          22,941
                                                    ------------   -------------
      Total assets                                   $  718,705     $   857,803
                                                    ============   =============

 Liabilities and shareholders' equity
 Current liabilities
   Current maturities of long-term debt              $        -     $     4,055
   Accounts payable                                     227,943         241,048
   Accrued payroll and related liabilities                4,248           5,534
   Other accrued liabilities                             38,199          41,602
                                                    ------------   -------------
        Total current liabilities                       270,390         292,239
 Long-term debt                                         200,529         323,308
 Accrued pension and retirement plans                     8,823           6,985
                                                    ------------   -------------
      Total liabilities                                 479,742         622,532
                                                    ------------   -------------
 Shareholders' equity
   Preferred stock, par value $100 per share;
     authorized - 10,000
     shares Series A; Participating Cumulative
         Preferred Stock; none issued                         -               -
     Series B;  Cumulative Preferred
         Stock; 4.5%, convertible;
         issued - 1,150 shares                          115,000         115,000
   Common stock, par value $2 per share;
      authorized - 200,000 shares; issued - 31,857 at
      June 30, 1996 and 30,862 at December 31, 1995      63,714          61,724
   Paid-in capital                                        4,807           2,144
   Retained earnings                                     55,442          56,403
                                                    ------------   -------------
      Total shareholders' equity                        238,963         235,271
                                                    ------------   -------------
      Total liabilities and shareholders' equity     $  718,705     $   857,803
                                                    ============   =============
                                  September 30,     December 31,
                                  1996              1995         
Assets                              
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents       $     655         $     215
  Accounts and notes 
    receivable, net                 151,452           265,238          
  Merchandise inventories           294,844           326,380
  Other current assets               18,207            32,069
  Total current assets              465,158           623,902
Property and equipment, net          30,952            39,049
Excess of purchase price 
 over net assets 
 acquired, net                      168,502           171,911
Other assets, net                    29,964            22,941
    Total assets                  $ 694,576         $ 857,803

Liabilities and
 shareholders' equity
Current liabilities
  Current maturities 
  of long-term debt               $       -         $   4,055
  Accounts payable                  205,624           241,048
  Accrued payroll and 
    related liabilities               6,465             5,534
  Other accrued liabilities          41,188            41,602
  Total current liabilities         253,277           292,239
Long-term debt                      192,689           323,308
Accrued pension and
 retirement plans                     8,398             6,985
  Total liabilities                 454,364           622,532
Shareholders' equity
  Preferred stock, par value 
   $100 per share;              
   authorized - 10,000 shares
    Series A; Participating Cumulative
      Preferred Stock;
       none issued                        -                 - 
    Series B; Cumulative 
     Preferred
      Stock; 4.5%, convertible;
      issued - 1,150 shares         115,000            115,000
  Common stock, par value 
    $2 per share;
    authorized - 200,000 shares;
       issued - 31,887 at
    September 30, 1996 and
   30,862 at December 31, 1995       63,774             61,724
  Paid-in capital                     4,971              2,144     
Retained earnings                    56,467             56,403
    Total shareholders' equity      240,212            235,271
    Total liabilities and
    shareholders  equity         $  694,576           $857,803

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data)
Three Three Nine Nine Months Months Months Months Ended Six Months Ended JuneEnded Ended Sep 30, JuneSep 30, ------------------------------ ------------------------------Sep 30, Sep 30, 1996 1995 1996 1995 -------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- Net sales $ 749,938744,146 $ 743,718739,021 $ 1,521,250 $ 1,490,8132,265,396 $2,229,834 Cost of goods sold 675,427 673,217 1,372,560 1,347,404 ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------669,660 679,655 2,042,220 2,027,059 Gross margin 74,511 70,501 148,690 143,409 ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------74,486 59,366 223,176 202,775 Selling, general and administrative expenses 58,474 54,074 119,514 107,63557,709 57,229 177,223 164,864 Depreciation and amortization 4,071 3,713 8,001 7,2294,016 3,833 12,017 11,062 Interest expense, net 4,974 5,730 10,774 11,1214,283 7,128 15,057 18,249 Discount on accounts receivable securitization 1,8511,889 - 2,5954,484 - Nonrecurring restructuring expenses - 4,1144,656 - 6,775 ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------11,431 Total expenses 69,370 67,631 140,884 132,760 ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------67,897 72,846 208,781 205,606 Income (loss) before income taxes 5,141 2,870 7,806 10,6496,589 (13,480) 14,395 (2,831) Income tax provision 2,210 1,182 3,356 4,348 ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------(benefit) 2,839 (4,879) 6,195 (531) Net income 2,931 1,688 4,450 6,301(loss) 3,750 (8,601) 8,200 (2,300) Dividends on preferred stock 1,294 1,294 2,588 2,588 ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------1,293 1,293 3,881 3,881 Net income (loss) attributable to common stock $ 1,6372,457 $ 394(9,894) $ 1,862 $ 3,713 ============= ============= ============= =============4,319 $(6,181) Net income (loss) per common share $ 0.05.08 $ 0.01(.32) $ 0.06.14 $ 0.12 ============= ============= ============= =============(.20) Cash dividends per common share $ 0.045.045 $ 0.045.045 $ 0.090.135 $ 0.090 ============= ============= ============= =============.135 Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents 32,000 31,077 31,560 31,082 ============= ============= ============= =============31,980 30,839 31,700 30,804
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands)
Six Nine Nine Months Months Ended (In thousands) JuneEnded Sep 30, ----------------------------------Sep 30, 1996 1995 ------------- ------------- Operating Activities Net income (loss) $ 4,4508,200 $ 6,301(2,300) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used for) operating activities Depreciation and amortization 8,001 7,22912,017 11,062 Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable 523 222787 476 Provision for LIFO reserve 2,248 1,6621,551 2,912 Change in operating assets and liabilities Accounts and notes receivable 94,020 (10,844)112,999 (35,254) Merchandise inventories 27,058 (18,841)29,985 (15,201) Accounts payable (5,091) (92,805)(12,953) (14,464) Net change in other current assets and current liabilities 9,659 (19,566)15,854 (18,732) Other, net (2,493) (1,895) ------------- --------------(2,204) (802) Cash provided by (used for) operating activities 138,375 (128,537) ------------- --------------166,236 (72,303) Investing Activities Additions to property and equipment (3,152) (5,359)(4,553) (9,890) Additions to computer software (3,940) (3,595)(5,397) (5,721) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 5,312 52 ------------- --------------5,372 105 Cash used for investing activities (1,780) (8,902) ------------- --------------(4,578) (15,506) Financing Activities Additions to long-term debt 150,000 120,166122,435 Reductions of long-term debt (274,022) (119)(282,122) (180) Other short-term financing, net (8,014) 22,235(22,471) (27,038) Cash dividends paid (5,411) (5,362)(8,136) (8,044) Exercise of stock options 1,183 259 ------------- --------------1,511 344 Cash provided by (used for) financing activities (136,264) 137,179 ------------- --------------(161,218) 87,517 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 331 (260)440 (292) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 215 513 ------------- ------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 546655 $ 253 ============= ==============221
5 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 1. Accounting Policies In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (which are comprised only of normal recurring accruals and the use of estimates) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of Owens & Minor, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the Company) as of JuneSeptember 30, 1996 and the consolidated results of operations for the three and sixnine month periods and cash flows for the sixnine month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 1996 and 1995. 2. Interim Results of Operations The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. 3. Interim Gross Margin Reporting In general, the Company uses estimated gross margin rates to determine the cost of goods sold during interim periods. To improve the accuracy of its estimated gross margins for interim reporting purposes, the Company takes physical inventories at selected distribution centers. Reported results of operations for the three and sixnine month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 1996 and 1995 reflect the results of such inventories, if materially different. Management will continue a program of interim physical inventories at selected distribution centers to the extent it deems appropriate to ensure the accuracy of interim reporting and to minimize year-end adjustments. 4. Long-Term Debt and Refinancing During May 1996 the Company completed the refinancing of its $425 million revolving credit facility (Senior Credit Facility) by issuing $150 million of 10.875% Senior Subordinated Notes (Notes), increasing its available receivables financing facility (Receivables Financing Facility) to $150 million from $75 million and entering into a new $225 million revolving credit facility (New Senior Credit Facility). The Notes were issued on May 29, 1996, and mature on June 1, 2006. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1. The Notes are redeemable at the Company's option subject to certain restrictions. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by all direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company, other than O&M Funding Corp. (OMF). To manage the interest rate exposure of the Notes, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements with terms of 10 years during the second quarter of 1996. Under the interest rate swap agreements, the Company pays the counterparties a variable rate based on 6 the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and the counterparties pay the Company a fixed interest rate, ranging from 7.29% to 7.32%. The total notional amount of the interest rate swaps was $100 million at JuneSeptember 30, 1996. The Company is exposed to certain losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to these agreements. However, the Company's exposure is not material and nonperformance is not anticipated. The terms of the Receivables Financing Facility are substantially the same as the agreement entered into in December 1995 other than an increase in the available funds to $150 million and the extension of the term of the agreement from December 1996 to May 1999. At JuneSeptember 30, 1996 the Company had received $141approximately $133 million under the Receivables Financing Facility. The New Senior Credit Facility expires in May 2001 with interest based on LIBOR or the Prime Rate. The New Senior Credit Facility limits the amount of indebtedness the Company may incur, requires the Company to maintain certain financial covenants including covenants related to tangible net worth, cash flow coverage, current ratio, leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio and restricts the ability of the Company to materially alter the character of the business through consolidation, merger or purchase or sale of assets. 5. Condensed Consolidating Financial Information The following table presents condensed consolidating financial information for: Owens & Minor, Inc.; on a combined basis, the guarantors of Owens & Minor, Inc.'s Notes (all of the wholly owned subsidiaries of Owens & Minor, Inc. except for OMF); and OMF, Owens & Minor, Inc.'s only non-guarantor subsidiary of the Notes. Separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because the guarantors are jointly, severally and unconditionally liable under the guarantees and the Company believes the condensed consolidating financial statements are more meaningful in understanding the financial position of the guarantor subsidiaries. (In thousands)
As of and for the Owens sixAs of and for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 Owens & Minor, Guarantor June 30, 1996 Inc. Subsidiaries OMF Eliminations Consolidated ----------------- -------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ Current assets $201,166 $470,512 $69,866 ($254,420) $487,124$ 191,572 $ 446,930 $ 53,892 $(227,236) $ 465,158 Noncurrent assets 306,152 240,288306,791 237,486 - (314,859) 231,581229,418 Total assets 507,318 710,800 69,866 (569,279) 718,705$ 498,363 $ 684,416 $ 53,892 $(542,095) $ 694,576 Current liabilities 3,578 466,457 54,775 (254,420) 270,390$ 6,261 $ 436,425 $ 38,451 $(227,860) $ 253,277 Noncurrent liabilities 190,000 19,352181,900 19,187 - - 209,352201,087 Shareholders' equity 313,740 224,991 15,091 (314,859) 238,963310,202 228,804 15,441 (314,235) 240,212 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 498,363 $ 684,416 $ 53,892 $(542,095) $694,576 Net sales 14,633 1,521,250 3,912 (18,545) 1,521,250$ 18,014 $2,265,396 $ 7,911 $ (25,925) $2,265,396 Expenses 13,471 1,518,279 3,595 (18,545) 1,516,80017,937 2,258,732 7,076 (26,549) 2,257,196 Net income 1,162 2,971 317 - 4,450$ 77 $ 6,664 $ 835 $ 624 $ 8,200
7 Item 2. Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations SecondThird quarter and first sixnine months of 1996 compared with 1995 Net Sales.sales. Net sales increased 0.8%0.7% to $749.9$744.1 million in the secondthird quarter of 1996 from $743.7$739.0 million in the secondthird quarter of 1995. Net sales increased 2.0%1.6% to $1.52$2.27 billion in the first sixnine months of 1996 from $1.49$2.23 billion in the first sixnine months of 1995. The Company's expected moderate sales growth, which had been anticipated, has been primarily a result of the price increases instituted in December 1995 and the first quarter of 1996 and changes in management focus. Sales growth is expected to be moderate for the remainder of 1996 as the Company focusescontinues to focus on the profitability of existing business and obtaining new business that meets established profitability requirements. Gross margin. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 9.9%10.0% in the secondthird quarter of 1996 from 9.5%8.0% in the secondthird quarter of 1995, and from 8.7% in the fourth quarter of 1995. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 9.8%9.9% in the first sixnine months of 1996 from 9.6%9.1% in the first sixnine months of 1995. The increase has been a result of several initiatives. As discussed above, the Company implemented price increases for the services it provides in December 1995 and the majorityfirst quarter of these price increases have been realized. The1996. Additionally, the Company continues to remain focused on improving gross marginhas and continues to implement other gross margin enhancement programs in addition to the price increases.programs. These enhancement programs include: utilizing an activity-based cost system that charges incremental fees for additional distribution and enhanced inventory management services, implementing supplier partnerships that will increase margin opportunities for the Company, as well as the supplier and the customer and continuing to improve the Company's utilization of technology which will continue to reduce the cost of the order fulfillment cycle. The third quarter of 1995 included inventory and sales credit reserve adjustments of approximately $3.2 million. There can be no assurance that the Company's pricing methods and the other gross margin enhancement programs will produce increases in net sales or gross margin as a percentage of net sales in future periods. Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 7.8% in the secondthird quarter of 1996 from 7.3%7.7% in the secondthird quarter of 1995 and increased to 7.9%7.8% in the first sixnine months of 1996 from 7.2%7.4% in the first sixnine months of 1995, but declined from 8.2% in the fourth quarter of 1995. The increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales as compared to the secondthird quarter and first sixnine months of 1995 was primarily a result of increased personnel costs incurred in connection with new contracts providing for enhanced service levels and services not previously provided by the Company, a significant increase in the number of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) distributed by the Company, system conversions, opening or expanding 11 distribution centers in the second half of 1995 and reconfiguring warehouse systems. During the secondthird quarter of 1996, SG&A expenses decreased $2.6$3.3 million from 8.2% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 1995 to 7.9% in the first quarter of 1996 and to 7.8% in the secondthird quarter of 1996. The SG&A expense decline iswas a result of many cost saving initiatives, primarily 8 the reduction of over 200400 full time equivalent employees in the second quartersince March 31, 1996 due to reduced overtime and temporary help. Also, the more cost effective utilization of the Company's mainframe computer system lowered SG&A expenses. The reduction in these costs has been achieved through the completion of 22 warehouse reconfigurations in 1995, the implementation of improved inventory management systems in a majority of its facilities and the refocus on functional best practices within the Company. Additionally, the implementation of the Company's restructuring plan to further reduce distribution center costs through the closure of two and the downsizing of five distribution centers (which resulted in $3.5 million of the Company's nonrecurring restructuring charges in the fourth quarter of 1995) has contributed to the reduction of SG&A expenses. The Company will continue to focus on these programs duringthrough 1996 and in future periods. Although the Company expects these initiatives to continue to reduce SG&A expenses, their impact cannot be assured. Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased by 9.6%4.8% in the secondthird quarter of 1996 compared to the secondthird quarter of 1995 and increased by 10.7 %8.6% in the first sixnine months of 1996 compared to the first sixnine months of 1995. This increase was due primarily to the Company's continued investment in improved Information Technology (IT). The Company anticipates similar increases in depreciation and amortization for the remainder of 1996 associated with additional capital investment in IT. Interest expense, net and discount on accounts receivable securitization (Financing Costs). Financing Costs, net of finance charge income of $1.2$1.1 million and $1.0 million in the secondthird quarter of 1996 and 1995, increasedrespectively, decreased from $5.7$7.1 million in the secondthird quarter of 1995 to $6.8$6.2 million in the secondthird quarter of 1996. The third quarter decline in Financing Costs has been a result of the Company's ability to reduce working capital requirements by substantially completing the implementation of its client/server-based forecasting system and strengthening its accounts receivable collection procedures. Due to this reduction in working capital requirements, the Company has reduced outstanding financing by approximately $57.0 million since March 31, 1996. Financing Costs, net of finance charge income of $2.4$3.5 million and $1.6$2.7 million in the first sixnine months of 1996 and 1995, respectively, increased from $11.1$18.2 million in the first sixnine months of 1995 to $13.4$19.5 million in the first sixnine months of 1996. The increases were1996 primarily due to higher borrowing levelslevels. The nine month increase in Financing Costs was due to fund increasedan increase in working capital requirements arising from the Company's system conversions and higher interest rates. Although Financing Costs, net of finance charge income increased compared to the same periods in 1995, Financing Costs, net of finance charge incomedistribution center changes in the second quarter of 1996 declined approximately 13.9% or $1.1 million from the fourth quarterhalf of 1995. This decline is primarily due to the reduction of outstanding financing by approximately $40.8 million from March 31, 1996. Management has taken and continues to take action to reduce Financing Costs including (i)further by improving financing rates (as discussed below in the liquidity section, the Company completed its refinancing plan during the second quarter of 1996 which will provide the Company improved financing rates)1996) and (ii) reducingcontinuing to reduce working capital requirements through the implementationincreased utilization of the Company's new inventory forecasting system, product standardization and the strengthening of its methods of monitoring and enforcing contract payment terms. Income taxes. The Company had an income tax provision of $3.4$6.2 million in the first sixnine months of 1996 (representing an effective tax rate of 43.0%) compared with an income tax provisionbenefit of $4.3$0.5 million in the first sixnine months of 1995 (representing an effective tax rate of 40.8%). The increase in the effective tax rate was due to the Company's lower earnings level increasing the impact of certain nondeductible expenses such as goodwill amortization. 9 1995. Net income. Net income increased $1.2$12.4 million in the secondthird quarter of 1996 compared to the secondthird quarter of 1995. Net income declined $1.9increased $10.5 million in the first sixnine months of 1996 compared to the first sixnine months of 1995. Excluding nonrecurring restructuring expenses net of taxes, net income has declined $1.2increased $9.6 million in the secondthird quarter of 1996 compared to the secondthird quarter of 1995 and has declined $5.9increased $3.6 million in the first sixnine months of 1996 compared to the first sixnine months of 1995. The decline wasincrease is due to an increase in SG&A expenses and Financing Costs. Due tothe impact of the initiatives previously discussed to improve the Company has shown improvement from its fourth quarter 1995 net lossearnings of $9.0 million (which loss included a $3.4 million nonrecurring restructuring charge, net of taxes), to net income of $1.5 million in the first quarter of 1996 and to net income of $2.9 million in the second quarter of 1996.Company. Although the trend has been favorable and the Company continues to pursue thethese initiatives, previously discussed in an effort to continue improvement in the earnings of the Company, the impact of these initiatives on net income cannot be assured. Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity. The Company's liquidity position improved significantly during the first sixnine months of 1996 from the fourth quarter of 1995. The improvement was the result of increased earnings, reduced working capital requirements and the availabilitycompletion of additional financing sources.the Company's refinancing plan in the second quarter of 1996. During May 1996 the Company refinanced its $425.0 million revolving credit facility (Senior Credit Facility) by issuing $150.0 million of 10.875% Senior Subordinated Notes (Notes), increasing its available receivables financing facility to $150.0 million from $75.0 million (Receivables Financing Facility) and entering into a new $225.0 million revolving credit facility (New Senior Credit Facility). The Notes were issued on May 29, 1996, and mature on June 1, 2006. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1. The Notes are redeemable at the Company's option subject to certain restrictions. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by all direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company, other than O&M Funding Corp. (OMF). During the second quarter, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert a portion of the fixed interest rates under the Notes to a variable rate. Under the swap agreements, the Company pays the counterparties a variable rate based on the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and the counterparties pay the Company a fixed interest rate, ranging from 7.29% to 7.32%. The total notional amount of these interest rate swaps was $100.0 million at JuneSeptember 30, 1996. The terms of the Receivables Financing Facility are substantially the same as the agreement entered into in December 1995 other than an increase in the available funds to $150.0 million and the extension of the term of the agreement to May 1999. At JuneSeptember 30, 1996 the Company had received $141.0$132.9 million under the Receivables Financing Facility. The New Senior Credit Facility expires in May 2001 with interest based on LIBOR or the Prime Rate. The New Senior Credit Facility limits the amount of indebtedness the Company may incur, 10 requires the Company to maintain certain financial covenants including covenants related to tangible net worth, cash flow coverage, current ratio, leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio and restricts the ability of the Company to materially alter the character of the business through consolidation, merger or purchase or sale of assets. The Company expects that borrowings under the Notes, the New Senior Credit Facility and proceeds from the Receivables Financing Facility will be sufficient to fund its working capital needs and long-term strategic growth plans, although this cannot be assured. Available financing at JuneSeptember 30, 1996 was approximately $185.0$193.1 million. Working Capital Management. During the first sixnine months of 1996 the Company has made significant improvement in working capital management. Inventory turnover has improved from 8.2 times in the fourth quarter of 1995 to 8.79.0 times in the first quarter of 1996, to 8.9 times in the secondthird quarter of 1996. This improvement was due to the continued implementation of the Company's client/server-based forecasting system scheduled for completion duringwhich was substantially completed by the third quarter of 1996 and the limitationreduction of the number of SKUs from multiple manufacturers distributed by the Company. The Company has also reduced accounts receivable days sales outstanding from 40.0 in the fourth quarter of 1995 to 39.436.7 in the secondthird quarter of 1996. This reduction has been achieved through strengthening the Company's methods of monitoring and enforcing contract payment terms and basing a portion of its sales force incentives on reducing days sales outstanding. Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures were approximately $7.1$10.0 million in the first sixnine months of 1996, of which approximately $5.8$8.0 million were for computer systems, including the continued conversion of certain applications from a mainframe computer system to client/server technology. Approximately 75% of the Company's $25.0 million of capital expenditures planned for 1996 will be for IT. The Company expects to continue to make this level of investment for the foreseeable future. These capital expenditures are expected to be funded through cash flow from operations. Inflation. Inflation has not had a significant effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition. 11 Part II. Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings In May 1994, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the Company) acquired all the outstanding capital stock of Stuart Medical Inc. (Stuart) through a statutory share exchange. Accordingly, Stuart, as a wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiary of Owens & Minor, Inc., retains all of its pre-acquisition liabilities subject to Stuart's and Owens & Minor, Inc.'sMinor's contractual rightrights of indemnification from the former shareholders of Stuart for certain pre-acquisition liabilities (including liabilities arising from the spinal implant litigation discussed below) and the liability insurance coverage discussed below. Beginning in 1994 and continuing to the present, Stuart has been named as a defendant along with product manufacturers, healthcare providers and others in approximately 200 lawsuits, filed in various federal and state courts by multiple plaintiffs based on allegedwith claims for approximately 380 different plaintiffs. These suits allege liability for injuries allegedly attributable to the implantation of internal spinal fixation devices distributed by a specialty products division of Stuart from the early 1980s tothrough December 1992 and prior to OwenOwens & Minor, Inc.'sMinor's acquisition of Stuart in 1994. OfNot all of the approximately 200 cases namingplaintiffs suing Stuart there are approximately 100 plaintiffswere implanted with the type of orthopedic screwdevice distributed by Stuart.Stuart; approximately 70% or more of the plaintiffs are implanted with different manufacturers' devices, distributed by other companies. Most of the cases seek monetary damages in varying amounts. The great majority of these cases allege compensatory and punitive damages in an unspecified amount stated to be in excess of the jurisdictional minimum for the courts in which such cases are filed. A smaller group of cases seek specified damages ranging from $50,000 to $15,000,000. Many of these cases also seek the creation of a fund for medical research, medical monitoring, prejudgment and post-judgment interest and costs of suit. Substantially allA significant number of these cases have been transferred to, and consolidated for pretrial proceedings, in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia under the style MDL Docket No. 1014: In re Orthopedic Bone Screw Products Liability Litigation. All such cases are inAlthough the preliminary stages. In addition, a motionnumber of lawsuits filed has been filed to add Stuart and a number of other parties as additional defendants in approximately 10 additional lawsuits involving multiple plaintiffs. Owens & Minor, Inc.generally stagnant over the last quarter, the Company believes that Stuart may be named as a defendant in additional similar lawsuits in the future.future as statutes of limitations approach expiration. Stuart did not manufacture the internal spinal fixation devices. Based upon management's analysis of indemnification agreements between Stuart and the manufacturer involved, Owens & Minor, Inc.the Company believes that Stuart is entitled to indemnification by the manufacturer of the devices with respect to certain of the claims alleging defects in the products.litigation. The cases described above are being defended by the manufacturer's and Stuart's respective insurance carriers. Owens & Minor, Inc. and Stuart are also contractually entitled to indemnification by the former shareholders of Stuart for any liabilities and related expenses incurred by Owens & Minor, Inc. or Stuart in connection with the foregoing litigation. Because of the preliminary status of the lawsuits, Owens & Minor, Inc.the Company is unable at this time to determine with certainty whether Stuart may be held liable. In the event Stuart were to be held liable, Owens & Minor, Inc.The Company believes that Stuart's available insurance coverage together with the indemnification rights discussed above are adequate to cover any losses should they occur, and accordingly has created no reserve therefor. Owens & Minor, Inc.The Company is not aware of any uncertainty as to the availability and adequacy of such insurance or indemnification, although there can be no assurance that the manufacturers and former 12 shareholders will have sufficient financial resources in the future to meet such obligations. Owens & Minor, Inc.The Company believes that, with or without regard to such indemnification or insurance, the likelihood is remote that any liability resulting from suchthe orthopedic bone screw litigation would have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. The Company is party to various other legal actions that are ordinary and incidental to its business. While the outcome of legal actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes the outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Item 2. Changes in Securities On May 29, 1996, Owens & Minor, Inc. issued $150 million of 10.875% Senior Subordinated Notes. Section 4.06 of the Indenture governing the Notes restricts the Company's ability to make certain payments, including the payment of dividends on Owens & Minor, Inc.'s Common Stock. See Section 4.06 of the Indenture dated as of May 29, 1996 attached as Exhibit 4(a) hereto. In addition, Section 7.12 of the Company's $225 million revolving credit facility prohibits Owens & Minor, Inc. from paying dividends unless it is in compliance with certain financial covenants and is otherwise not in default either prior to or after giving effect to any such dividend. See Section 7.12 of the Credit Agreement dated as of May 24, 1996 attached as Exhibit 4(b) hereto. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Shareholders The following matters were submitted to a vote of Owens & Minor, Inc.'s shareholders at its annual meeting held on April 30, 1996 with the voting results designated below each such matter: (1) Election of Vernard W. Henley, G. Gilmer Minor, III and R.E Cabell, Jr., as directors of Owens & Minor, Inc. for a three-year term and election of Josiah Bunting, III as a director of Owens & Minor, Inc. for a one-year term. Votes Against Broker Directors Votes For or Withheld Abstentions Non-Votes - --------- ---------- ------------- ----------- --------- Vernard W. Henley 33,880,253 139,918 0 0 G. Gilmer Minor, III 33,920,876 99,295 0 0 R. E. Cabell, Jr. 33,879,128 141,043 0 0 Josiah Bunting, III 33,902,542 117,629 0 0 (2) Ratification of the appointment of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as Owens & Minor, Inc.'s independent auditors. Votes Against Broker Votes For or Withheld Abstentions Non-Votes ---------- ------------- ----------- --------- 33,908,260 53,132 58,779 0 13 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits 4 (a) Indenture dated as of May 29, 1996 among10 (e) First Amendment to Owens & Minor, Inc., as Issuer, Owens & Minor Medical, Inc., National Medical Supply Corporation, Owens & Minor West, Inc., Koley's Medical Supply, Inc., Lyons Physician Supply Company, A. Kuhlman & Co., Stuart Medical, Inc., as Guarantors, and Crestar Bank, as Trustee 4 (b) Credit Agreement dated as of May 24, 1996 by and among Owens & Minor, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries, various banks and lending institutions identified on the signature pages hereto, NationsBank, N.A., as agent, Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association and Crestar Bank, as co-agents, and NationsBank, N.A., as administrative agent 10 (a) Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of May 28, 1996 among Owens & Minor Medical, Inc., Stuart Medical, Inc., Owens & Minor, Inc. and O&M Funding Corp. 10 (b) Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of May 28, 1996 among O&M Funding Corp., Owens & Minor Medical, Inc., Owens & Minor, Inc., Receivables Capital Corporation and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association 10 (c) Amended and Restated Parallel Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of May 28, 1996 among O&M Funding Corp., Owens & Minor Medical, Inc., Owens & Minor, Inc., the Parallel Purchasers from time to time party hereto and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association 27 Financial Data Schedule Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective July 30, 1996. (b) Reports on Form 8-K There were no reportsThe company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K fordated August 28, 1996, Items 5 and 7, with respect to the three month period ended June 30, 1996. 14 issuance of a press release relating to certain management changes, including the resignation and replacement of Owens and Minor, Inc.'s chief financial officer. SIGNATURES 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. (Registrant) Date August 9,November 12, 1996 /s/ GLENN J. DOZIER -------------- ----------------------------------- Glenn J. DozierAnn Greer Rector Ann Greer Rector Senior Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer Date August 9, 1996 /s/ ANN GREER RETOR --------------- ---------------------------------- Ann Greer Rector Vice President, Controller Exhibit Index Exhibit # 4 (a) Indenture dated as of May 29, 1996 among10 (e) First Amendment to Owens & Minor, Inc., as Issuer, Owens & Minor Medical, Inc., National Medical Supply Corporation, Owens & Minor West, Inc., Koley's Medical Supply, Inc., Lyons Physician Supply Company, A. Kuhlman & Co., Stuart Medical, Inc., as Guarantors, and Crestar Bank, as Trustee 4 (b) Credit Agreement dated as of May 24, 1996 by and among Owens & Minor, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries, various banks and lending institutions identified on the signature pages hereto, NationsBank, N.A., as agent, Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association and Crestar Bank, as co-agents, and NationsBank, N.A., as administrative agent 10 (a) Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of May 28, 1996 among Owens & Minor Medical, Inc., Stuart Medical, Inc., Owens & Minor, Inc. and O&M Funding Corp. 10 (b) Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of May 28, 1996 among O&M Funding Corp., Owens & Minor Medical, Inc., Owens & Minor, Inc., Receivables Capital Corporation and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association 10 (c) Amended and Restated Parallel Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of May 28, 1996 among O&M Funding Corp., Owens & Minor Medical, Inc., Owens & Minor, Inc., the Parallel Purchasers from time to time party hereto and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association 27 Financial Data Schedule Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective July 30, 1996.