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) July 6, 1999
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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 jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
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
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Item 5. Other Events.
On July 6, 1999, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein,
reporting that the Company had entered into a definitive agreement to purchase
Medix, Inc.
On July 19, 1999, the Company issued a press release attached as Exhibit 99.2
hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein, reporting the election of
Peter S. Redding and John T. Crotty to the Company's board of directors.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on July 6, 1999.
99.2 Press Release issued by the Company on July 19, 1999.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
OWENS & MINOR, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: July 19, 1999 By: \s\Drew St.J. Carneal
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Name: Drew St. J. Carneal
Title: Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
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Exhibits Index
Exhibit No.
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99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on July 6, 1999.
99.2 Press Release issued by the Company on July 19, 1999.
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