OWENS & MINOR INC/VA/
10-Q, 1997-08-13
MEDICAL, DENTAL & HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
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                       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   June 30, 1997
                                                   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.
                             
  (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)
  
  Post Office Box 27626, Richmond, Virginia      23261-7626
  (Mailing address of principal executive offices)      (Zip Code)
  
  Registrant's telephone number, including area code   (804)
  747-9794 
    
  (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 August 8, 1997 was 32,118,971
    shares. 
                           Page 1

         Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries
  
                           Index
                                                        Page 
  
  Part I.    Financial Information
  
    Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30,
          1997 and December 31, 1996                        3    
  
    Consolidated Statements of Income - 
          Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30,
          1997 and 1996                                     4
  
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - 
          Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996           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                           11-12
  
                              Page 2
  
  Part I.  Financial Information
  
  Item 1.  Financial Statements
  Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                          Consolidated Balance Sheets
  <TABLE>
  <CAPTION>
  (In thousands, except per share data)
  
                                       June 30,           December 31,
                                         1997                1996    
                                     (Unaudited)
 <S><C> 
 Assets                                          
  Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents       $       238           $         743
    Accounts and notes receivable,
      net of allowance of $6,286  
      and $6,495                        163,322                 147,243
    Merchandise inventories             301,763                 281,839
    Other current assets                 24,881                  25,675
    Total current assets                490,204                 455,500
  Property and equipment, net of   
    accumulated depreciation of
    $38,496 and $35,242                  28,159                  29,231
  Excess of purchase price over  
    net assets acquired, net of
    accumulated of amortization
    of $16,025 and $13,752              165,093                 167,366
  Other assets, net                      25,547                  27,404
      Total assets                   $  709,003           $     679,501
  
  Liabilities and shareholders  
   equity
  Current liabilities
    Accounts payable                $   265,014           $     224,037
    Accrued payroll and related
      liabilities                         4,435                   5,001
    Other accrued liabilities            33,098                  33,472
    Total current liabilities           302,547                 262,510
  Long-term debt                        150,000                 167,549
  Accrued pension and retirement
   plans                                  7,361                   7,042
    Total liabilities                   459,908                 437,101
  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
          and outstanding - 1,150
          shares                        115,000                115,000
    Common stock, par value $2 
      per share; authorized -
      200,000 shares; issued and 
      outstanding - 32,038 shares
      and 31,907 shares                  64,076                 63,814
    Paid-in capital                       6,220                  5,086
    Retained earnings                    63,799                 58,500
      Total shareholders  equity        249,095                242,400
      Total liabilities and 
       shareholders equity         $    709,003            $   679,501
  
</TABLE>

  See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                   Page 3 
  
                     Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                       Consolidated Statements of Income
                              
  <TABLE>
  <CAPTION>
  (In thousands, except per share data)
  (Unaudited)
  <S><C>   
                             Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended
                                  June 30,                June 30,
                               1997         1996      1997        1996 
    
  Net sales                 $ 776,722   $ 749,938  $1,526,345  $1,521,250
  Cost of goods sold          698,681     675,427   1,373,202   1,372,560
  Gross margin                 78,041      74,511     153,143     148,690
  Selling, general and
  administrative expenses      58,597      58,474     115,034     119,514
  Depreciation and 
  amortization                  4,332       4,071       8,537       8,001
  Interest expense, net         3,759       4,974       7,706      10,774
  Discount on accounts 
  receivable securitization     1,487       1,851       3,353       2,595
  Total expenses               68,175      69,370     134,630     140,884
    
  Income before income
  taxes                         9,866       5,141      18,513       7,806
  Income tax provision          4,096       2,210       7,749       3,356
  
  Net income                    5,770       2,931      10,764       4,450
   
  Dividends on preferred
   stock                        1,294       1,294       2,588       2,588
  
  Net income attributable 
  to common stock            $  4,476    $  1,637    $  8,176    $  1,862

  Net income per 
  common share               $   0.14    $   0.05    $   0.26    $   0.06
  
  Cash dividends per 
  common share                  0.045       0.045    $  0.090    $  0.090
  
  Weighted average 
  common shares and 
  common share equivalents     32,100      32,000      32,050      31,560
</TABLE>  

     See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                Page 4
  
  
                    Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                             
  (In thousands)
  (Unaudited)
  <TABLE>
  <CAPTION>
                                              Six Months Ended       
                                                   June 30,                  
                                             1997            1996     
  <S><C>
  Operating Activities                                    
  Net income                             $  10,764         $  4,450 
   Adjustments to reconcile net
    income to cash provided
    by operating activities
   Depreciation and amortization             8,537            8,001 
   Provision for LIFO reserve                1,750            2,248 
   Changes in operating assets
    and liabilities
   Accounts and notes receivable           (16,122)          94,020 
   Merchandise inventories                 (21,674)          27,058 
   Accounts payable                         47,911          (5,091)
   Net change in other 
    current assets and current
    liabilities                                392           9,659 
      Other, net                             1,652          (1,970)

  Cash provided by operating 
   activities                               33,210         138,375 
  
  Investing Activities
  Additions to property 
   and equipment                            (4,567)         (3,152)
  Additions to computer software            (2,005)         (3,940)
  Proceeds from sale of property
   and equipment                             1,741           5,312 
  Cash used for investing 
   activities                               (4,831)         (1,780)
  
  Financing Activities                            
  Additions to long-term debt                  -           150,000 
  Reductions of long-term debt             (17,549)       (274,022)
  Other short-term financing, net           (6,934)         (8,014)
  Cash dividends paid                       (5,466)         (5,411)
  Exercise of stock options                  1,065           1,183 
  Cash used for financing activities       (28,884)       (136,264)
  
  Net increase (decrease) 
   in cash and cash equivalents               (505)            331
  Cash and cash equivalents at 
   beginning of year                           743             215
  Cash and cash equivalents at
   end of period                          $    238       $     546 
  (/TABLE)
   
     See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                 Page 5

                   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 June 30, 1997 and the consolidated
      results of operations for the three and six month
      periods and cash flows for the six month periods ended
      June 30, 1997 and 1996. 
  
    Derivative Financial Instruments
    The Company enters into off-balance sheet interest rate
      swap agreements as part of its interest rate risk
      management strategy. These swaps are not held for
      trading purposes and are classified as synthetic
      alterations. In order for the swaps to be accounted for
      as synthetic alterations they must satisfy the following
      criteria: (1) the asset or liability to be converted
      creates exposure to interest rate risk, and (2) the off-
      balance sheet agreement is designated and effective as
      a synthetic alteration of the balance sheet item.
      Accrual accounting is applied for these agreements and
      the net payments or receipts are accrued as other
      accrued liabilities and are recorded as adjustments to
      interest expense. If the outstanding financing were to
      drop below the notional amount of the related swap, the
      excess portion of the related swap would be marked to
      market and the resulting gain or loss included in
      income. If a swap were to be terminated, the gain or
      loss would be deferred and amortized over the remaining
      life of the agreement.
  
  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 six month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
      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.
                              Page 6

  4.    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
      Senior Subordinated 10-year Notes (Notes) (all of the
      wholly owned subsidiaries of Owens & Minor, Inc. except
      for O&M Funding Corp. (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.

</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>  

 (In thousands)
 As of and for the     Owens      Guarantor
 six months ended     & Minor,     Subsid-             Elimi-      Consoli-
  June 30, 1997         Inc.        aries      OMF     nations     dated

<S><C>  
Current assets        $148,335  $  471,613   $73,219  $(202,963)  $  490,204
Noncurrent assets      306,324     227,335      -      (314,860)     218,799
Total assets          $454,659  $  698,948   $73,219  $(517,823)  $  709,003
  
Current liabilities   $  2,532  $  447,861   $55,719  $(203,565)  $  302,547
Noncurrent 
 liabilities           150,000       7,361      -         -          157,361
Shareholders equity    302,127     243,726    17,500   (314,258)     249,095
Total liabilities
 and shareholders
 equity               $454,659  $  698,948   $73,219  $(517,823)  $  709,003
  
Net sales             $  7,963  $1,526,345   $ 7,221  $ (15,184) $1,526,345
Expenses                 8,657   1,516,933     5,776    (15,785)  1,515,581
Net income (loss)     $  (694)  $    9,412   $ 1,445  $     601  $   10,764
  
  
 As of and for the     Owens    Guarantor
 six months ended     & Minor,  Subsidi-               Elimina-    Consoli-
 June 30, 1996         Inc.       aries        OMF      tions       dated
  
Current assets        $201,166  $  470,512   $69,866  $(254,420) $  487,124
Noncurrent assets      306,152     240,288      -      (314,859)    231,581
Total assets          $507,318  $  710,800    69,866  $(569,279) $  718,705
  
Current liabilities   $  3,578  $  466,457   $54,775  $(254,420) $  270,390
Noncurrent 
  liabilities          190,000      19,352      -          -        209,352
Shareholders
  equity               313,740     224,991    15,091   (314,859)    238,963
Total liabilities and         
 shareholders equity  $507,318  $  710,800   $69,866  $ 569,279  $  718,705
  
Net sales             $ 14,633  $1,521,250   $ 3,912  $ (18,545) $1,521,250
Expenses                13,471   1,518,279     3,595    (18,545)  1,516,800
Net income            $  1,162  $    2,971   $   317  $    -     $    4,450
</TABLE>

                                  Page 7
Item 2.

              Owens & Minor, Inc. and Subsidiaries
       Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
              Condition and Results of Operations
                              
  The following management discussion and analysis describes
  material changes in the Company's financial condition since
  December 31, 1996. Trends of a material nature are discussed
  to the extent known and considered relevant. This discussion
  should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
  financial statements, related notes thereto and management's
  discussion and analysis of financial condition and results
  of operations included in the Company's 1996 Annual Report
  to Stockholders and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
  ended December 31, 1996.
  
  Certain statements in this discussion constitute forward-
  looking statements  within the meaning of the Private
  Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-
  looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
  including, but not limited to, general economic and business
  conditions, competition, changing trends in customer
  profiles, outcome of outstanding litigation, and changes in
  government regulations. Although the Company believes that
  its expectations with respect to the forward-looking
  statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the
  bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations,
  there can be no assurance that actual results, performance
  or achievements of the Company will not differ materially
  from any future results, performance or achievements
  expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
  
  Results of Operations
  Second quarter and first six months of 1997 compared with
  1996
  
  Net sales.  Net sales increased 3.6% to $776.7 million in
  the second quarter of 1997 from $749.9 million in the second
  quarter of 1996. Net sales increased 0.3% to $1,526.3
  million in the first six months of 1997 from $1,521.3
  million in the first six months of 1996. The modest increase
  in sales was a result of the Company's continued emphasis
  on profitable sales growth. The Company will continue this
  commitment to profitable sales growth and has entered into
  several new agreements in 1997 that will provide an
  opportunity for such future growth, although such growth
  cannot be assured.
  
  Gross margin.  Gross margin as a percentage of net sales
  increased to 10.0% in the second quarter of 1997 from 9.9%
  in the second quarter of 1996. Gross margin as a percentage
  of net sales increased to 10.0% in the first six months of
  1997 from 9.8% in the first six months of 1996. The
  improvement has been a result of the Company's efforts to
  reduce unprofitable sales by negotiating price increases
  where appropriate or reducing sales to unprofitable
  customers. Also, the improvement has been the result of
  product and supplier standardization. During the first six
  months of 1997, the Company's LIFO (last-in, first-out)
  provision declined $0.5 million as compared to the first six
  months of 1996. The decrease was due primarily to lower
  price increases from manufacturers through the first six
  months of 1997 compared to 1996. The Company will continue
  to focus on maintaining this margin level through its
  continued focus on profitable sales and continued
  standardization of suppliers and products.
                        Page 8

  Selling, general and administrative expenses.  Selling,
  general and administrative (SG&A) expenses as a percentage
  of net sales decreased to 7.5% in the second quarter of 1997
  from 7.8% in the second quarter of 1996 and decreased to
  7.5% in the first six months of 1997 from 7.9% in the first
  six months of 1996. The SG&A expense decline was a result
  of many cost-saving initiatives, including the reduction of
  over 250 full-time equivalent employees since June 30, 1996;
  the reduction in the cost of employee retirement plans; the
  more cost effective utilization of computer resources; the
  implementation of improved inventory management systems; the
  continuing automation of administrative functions through
  the utilization of electronic data interchange; and the
  refocus on best practices within the Company. The results
  of these initiatives have been and will be partially offset
  by costs associated with computer system changes required
  to accommodate the year 2000. Although the results of its
  efforts cannot be assured, the Company believes it will be
  able to maintain or reduce SG&A expense as a percentage of
  net sales by continuing its efforts in operational
  improvement. 
  
  Depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation and
  amortization increased by 6.4% in the second quarter of 1997
  compared to the second quarter of 1996 and increased by 6.7%
  in the first six months of 1997 compared to the first six
  months of 1996. This increase was due primarily to the
  Company's continued investment in information technology
  (I/T). The Company anticipates similar increases in
  depreciation and amortization for the remainder of 1997
  associated with additional capital investment in I/T.
  
  Interest expense, net and discount on accounts receivable
  securitization (financing costs). Financing costs, net of
  finance charge income of $0.8 million and $1.2 million in
  the second quarter of 1997 and 1996, respectively, decreased
  to $5.2 million in the second quarter of 1997 from $6.8
  million in the second quarter of 1996. Financing costs, net
  of finance charge income of $1.8 million and $2.4 million
  in the first six months of 1997 and 1996, respectively,
  decreased to $11.1 million in the first six months of 1997
  from $13.4 million in the first six months of 1996. The
  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 inventory forecasting system and
  strengthening its accounts receivable collection procedures.
  As the result of the reduction in working capital
  requirements, the Company has reduced outstanding borrowing
  by approximately $90.9 million since June 30, 1996.
  Additionally, during 1996, the Company completed a
  refinancing plan that, in addition to the Company s improved
  financial performance, reduced the effective rate of its
  outstanding financing. The Company will continue to take
  action to reduce financing costs by continuing its working
  capital reduction initiatives, although the results of these
  initiatives cannot be assured.
  
  Income taxes.  The Company had an income tax provision of
  $7.7 million in the first six months of 1997 (representing
  an effective tax rate of 41.9%) compared with $3.4 million
  in the first six months of 1996 (representing an effective
  tax rate of 43.0%). The decline in the effective tax rate
  is due primarily to increased income before taxes reducing
  the impact of nondeductible goodwill amortization.
                          Page 9
  
  Net income.  Net income increased $2.8 million in the second
  quarter of 1997 compared to the second quarter of 1996. Net
  income increased $6.3 million in the first six months of
  1997 compared to the first six months of 1996. The increase
  was primarily due to the initiatives previously discussed
  related to gross margin, SG&A expenses and financing costs.
  Although the trend has been favorable and the Company
  continues to pursue these and other initiatives, the future
  impact on net income cannot be assured.
  
  Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
  
  Liquidity.  The Company's liquidity position improved
  significantly during the first six months of 1997 compared
  to the first six months of 1996. Outstanding financing was
  reduced $90.9 million to $250.6 million on June 30, 1997
  from $341.5 million on June 30, 1996 and $42.9 million from
  $293.5 million on December 31, 1996. The capitalization
  ratio (excluding the impact of the off balance sheet
  accounts receivable securitization) decreased to 50.2% at
  June 30, 1997 from 58.8% at June 30, 1996 and from 54.8% at
  December 31, 1996. The improvement was the result of reduced
  working capital requirements and increased earnings.
  
  The Company expects that its available financing will be
  sufficient to fund its working capital needs and long-term
  strategic growth plans, although this cannot be assured. At
  June 30, 1997, the Company had approximately $225.0 million
  of unused credit under its revolving credit facility and
  $15.5 million under its receivable financing facility.
  
  Working Capital Management.  During the second quarter of
  1997, the Company s working capital management improved
  significantly compared to the second quarter of 1996.
  Inventory turnover improved to 9.8 times in the second
  quarter of 1997 from 8.9 times in the second quarter of 1996
  and from 9.4 times in the fourth quarter of 1996. This
  improvement was due to the implementation of the Company's
  client/server-based inventory forecasting system and the
  initiative to reduce the number of items from multiple
  manufacturers distributed by the Company. The Company has
  also reduced accounts receivable days sales outstanding
  (excluding the impact of the off balance sheet accounts
  receivable securitization) to 30.9 days in the second
  quarter of 1997 from 39.4 days in the second quarter of 1996
  and from 33.9 days in the fourth 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. The Company
  will focus on maintaining these working capital management
  measurements, although the results of its efforts cannot be
  assured.
  
  Capital Expenditures.  Capital expenditures were
  approximately $6.6 million in the first six months of 1997,
  of which approximately $3.8 million was for computer
  systems. The Company expects to continue to invest in
  technology for the foreseeable future as the most cost
  effective method of reducing operating expenses. These
  capital expenditures are expected to be funded through cash
  flow from operations.
  
  Recent Accounting Pronouncements
  In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
  ( FASB ) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
  No. 128 ( SFAS 128 ), Earnings per Share. SFAS 128
  prescribes the computation, presentation and disclosure
  requirements for earnings per share. This standard is
  effective for reporting periods ending after December 15,
  1997. Management believes the adoption of this new standard
  will not have a material impact on the financial position
  or results of operations of the Company.
                            Page 10             


  In February 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial
  Accounting Standards No. 129 ( SFAS 129 ), Disclosure of
  Information about Capital Structure. SFAS 129 establishes
  standards for disclosing information about an entity's
  capital structure. This standard is effective for reporting
  periods ending after December 15, 1997. Management believes
  the adoption of this new standard will not have an impact
  on the financial position or results of operations of the
  Company.
  
  In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial
  Accounting Standards No. 130 ( SFAS 130 ), Reporting
  Comprehensive Income. SFAS 130 establishes standards for
  reporting and presentation of comprehensive income and its
  components in a full set of general-purpose financial
  statements. This standard is effective for fiscal years
  beginning after December 15, 1997. Reclassification of
  financial statements for earlier periods provided for
  comparative purposes is required. Management believes the
  adoption of this new standard will not have a material
  impact on the financial position or results of operations
  of the Company.
  
  In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial
  Accounting Standards No. 131 ( SFAS 131 ), Disclosures about
  Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. SFAS 131
  establishes standards for the way that public business
  enterprises report information about operating segments in
  annual financial statements and requires that those
  enterprises report selected information about operating
  segments in interim financial reports issued to
  shareholders. This statement also establishes standards for
  related disclosures about products and services, geographic
  areas, and major customers. This standard is effective for
  reporting periods beginning after December 15, 1997.
  Management believes the adoption of this new standard will
  not have a material impact on the financial position or
  results of operations of the Company.
  
  Part II.  Other Information
  
  Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
  
  Certain legal proceedings pending against Stuart Medical,
  Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, are
  described in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
  the quarter ended March 31, 1997. Through June 30, 1997
  there have been no material developments in any legal
  proceedings reported in such Quarterly Report.

                          Page 11

  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 29, 1997, with the voting results designated below
  each such matter:
  
(1)  Election of Josiah Bunting, III, James E. Rogers  and
     James E. Ukrop as directors of Owens & Minor, Inc.
     for a three-year term.
<TABLE>
<CATPION>
     
                                    Votes Against                Broker
   Directors          Votes For      or Withheld   Abstentions  Non-Votes
<S><C>  
Josiah Bunting, III   34,879,891       100,212          0           0
James E. Rogers       34,887,550        92,553          0           0
James E. Ukrop        34,885,107        94,996          0           0
</TABLE>    

(2)  Ratification of the appointment of KPMG Peat Marwick
     LLP as Owens & Minor, Inc. s independent auditors.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                     Votes Against  
        Votes For     or Withheld        Abstentions     Broker
<S><C>
        34,860,280      28,595              91,228          0
</TABLE>
  
  Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
  
   (a)     Exhibits
           (27) Financial Data Schedule
  
   (b)     Reports on Form 8-K
           There were no reports on Form 8-K for the three months
           ended June 30, 1997.
  
                              Page 12

  
                            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 12, 1997       /s/ Ann Greer Rector 
                                  Ann Greer Rector
                                  Senior Vice President & 
                                  Chief Financial Officer
  
  
  Date      August 12, 1997       /s/ Olwen B. Cape   
                                  Olwen B. Cape
                                  Vice President & Controller
                                  Chief Accounting Officer
  
  

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