UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 event reported): April 28, 2006
PSS WORLD MEDICAL, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 0-23832
Florida | 59-2280364 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation or organization) | Identification Number) |
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4345 Southpoint Blvd. |
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Jacksonville, Florida | 32216 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (904) 332-3000 |
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Item 7.01. | Regulation FD. |
On September 12, 2005, PSS World Medical, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its subsidiary Gulf South Medical Supply, Inc. (“GSMS”) decided not to accept the request by Beverly Enterprises, Inc. (“Beverly”) to renew its long-term distribution agreement due to concerns with an anticipated change in ownership of Beverly. However, GSMS agreed to continue supplying Beverly with medical supplies through the change of control transition period.
Effective April 28, 2006, the end of the transition period, GSMS will no longer supply medical supplies to Beverly. The Elder Care Business generated approximately $32.5 million in revenues during the latest twelve months with Beverly Enterprises, Inc.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 3, 2006
PSS WORLD MEDICAL, INC.
By: _/s/ David M. Bronson________________
| Name: | David M. Bronson |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |