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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

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CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2004

 

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Owens & Minor, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

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Virginia		1-9810		54-1701843
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

4800 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia		23060
(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 and Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On August 3, 2004 Owens & Minor, Inc. announced the appointment of J. Alfred Broaddus, Jr. to its Board of Directors.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c)

Exhibits.

 

99.1

Press Release by Registrant on August 3, 2004 announcing appointment of new director.

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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.
Date: August 3, 2004		By:		/s/ Grace R. den Hartog
		Name:		Grace R. den Hartog
		Title:		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release by Registrant on August 3, 2004