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) March 11, 1999
Owens & Minor, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 1-9810 54-1701843
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction
of incorporation) File 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
Item 5. Other Events.
On March 11, 1999, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein,
reporting the death of Ann Greer Rector, Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on March 11, 1999.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
OWENS & MINOR, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: March 15, 1999 By: /s/ Drew St. J. Carneal
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Name: Drew St. J. Carneal
Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel