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
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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.
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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: 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
Exhibit 99.1
Owens & Minor's CFO Dies Unexpectedly
Richmond, Va....Owens & Minor (NYSE-OMI) today announced with
great sadness the death of Ann Greer Rector, 41, senior vice
president and chief financial officer.
Mrs. Rector died unexpectedly on Wednesday from medical
complications following a recent illness.
G. Gilmer Minor, III, chairman, president and chief executive
officer, said: "Ann's death comes as a great shock to the Owens &
Minor family. She was a vibrant teammate who contributed greatly
to all aspects of our business. She was our friend, and we grieve
the passing of this gallant lady.
The duties of the chief financial officer will be assumed on an
interim basis by Richard F. Bozard, vice president, treasurer,
who has served in this capacity for eight years.
Owens & Minor, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Richmond,
Va., is the nation's largest distributor of nationally branded
medical and surgical supplies. The company's distribution centers
throughout the United States serve hospitals, integrated
healthcare systems and group purchasing organizations. In addition
to its diverse product offering, Owens & Minor helps customers
to control healthcare costs and improve inventory management
through innovative services in supply chain management, logistics
and technology. For copies of Owens & Minor's news releases,
contact Company News On-Call at (800) 758-5804, ext. 667125, for
fax on demand, or via the World Wide Web at www.prnewswire.com.
Contact: Hugh F. Gouldthorpe, Jr., Vice President - Quality and
Communications, (804) 965-2922.
