Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 29, 2012, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. The Company is furnishing the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on October 29, 2012 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).

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