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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 17, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	omi
Entity Registrant Name	OWENS & MINOR INC/VA/
Entity Central Index Key	0000075252
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		63,542,836
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Public Float			$ 2,199,413,952

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statements Of Income [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 8,627,912	$ 8,123,608	$ 8,037,624
Cost of goods sold	7,770,375	7,315,883	7,223,237
Gross margin	857,537	807,725	814,387
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	610,657	564,169	592,340
Exit and realignment charges	12,708
Pension expense		21,366	752
Depreciation and amortization	34,135	29,148	25,265
Other operating income, net	(3,478)	(2,894)	(5,245)
Operating earnings	203,515	195,936	201,275
Interest expense, net	13,682	14,323	13,028
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	189,833	181,613	188,247
Income tax provision	74,635	71,034	71,388
Income from continuing operations	115,198	110,579	116,859
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(12,201)
Net income	$ 115,198	$ 110,579	$ 104,658
Income (loss) per common share-basic:
Continuing operations	$ 1.82	$ 1.76	$ 1.87
Discontinued operations			(0.19)
Net income per share - basic	1.82	1.76	1.68
Income (loss) per common share-diluted:
Continuing operations	1.81	1.75	1.86
Discontinued operations			(0.19)
Net income per share - diluted	1.81	1.75	1.67
Cash dividends per common share	$ 0.800	$ 0.708	$ 0.613

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 135,938	$ 159,213
Accounts and notes receivable, net	506,758	471,661
Merchandise inventories	806,366	720,116
Other current assets	76,763	52,799
Total current assets	1,525,825	1,403,789
Property and equipment, net	108,061	101,545
Goodwill, net	248,498	247,271
Intangible assets, net	22,142	24,825
Other assets, net	42,289	44,609
Total assets	1,946,815	1,822,039
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	575,793	531,735
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	20,668	20,588
Deferred income taxes	42,296	39,082
Other accrued liabilities	93,608	103,076
Total current liabilities	732,365	694,481
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	212,681	209,096
Deferred income taxes	21,894	12,107
Other liabilities	60,658	48,837
Total liabilities	1,027,598	964,521
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, par value $100 per share, authorized-10,000 shares, Series A Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock; none issued
Common stock, par value $2 per share; authorized-200,000 shares; issued and outstanding-63,449 shares and 63,433 shares	126,900	126,867
Paid-in capital	179,052	165,447
Retained earnings	619,629	570,320
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,494)	(5,116)
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders' equity	918,087	857,518
Noncontrolling interest	1,130
Total shareholders' equity	919,217	857,518
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,946,815	$ 1,822,039

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 100	$ 100
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 2	$ 2
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	63,449,000	63,433,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	63,449,000	63,433,000

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 115,198	$ 110,579	$ 104,658
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			12,201
Depreciation and amortization	34,135	29,148	25,265
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	14,520	(94)	10,869
Provision for LIFO reserve	13,700	11,088	2,708
Share-based compensation expense	5,674	6,358	7,035
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	2,176	1,808	3,976
Pension expense		21,366	752
Pension contributions	(409)	(13,850)	(1,500)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable	(37,273)	24,611	19,255
Merchandise inventories	(99,950)	(41,315)	(13,528)
Accounts payable	44,058	(15,254)	33,963
Net change in other assets and liabilities	(24,654)	9,334	13,756
Other, net	1,244	(596)	(1,372)
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	68,419	143,183	218,038
Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(24,981)	(31,221)	(19,746)
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	(11,334)	(10,128)	(12,543)
Net cash received related to acquisitions of businesses			6,994
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	2,430	3,926	4,080
Cash used for investing activities of continuing operations	(33,885)	(37,423)	(21,215)
Financing activities:
Payments on revolving credit facility			(301,964)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility			151,386
Cash dividends paid	(50,909)	(44,780)	(38,370)
Repurchases of common stock	(16,124)
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	2,154	2,091	2,570
Proceeds from termination of interest rate swaps	4,005
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	9,179	7,234	6,593
Other, net	(5,836)	(5,568)	(2,045)
Cash used for financing activities of continuing operations	(57,531)	(41,023)	(181,830)
Discontinued operations:
Operating cash flows	(278)	(1,660)	10,257
Investing cash flows			63,000
Net cash (used for) provided by discontinued operations	(278)	(1,660)	73,257
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(23,275)	63,077	88,250
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	159,213	96,136	7,886
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 135,938	$ 159,213	$ 96,136

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2008	62,162,000
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2008	$ 82,881	$ 180,074	$ 438,192	$ (12,096)		$ 689,051
Net income			104,658			104,658
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Retirement and pension benefit plan adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit)				(885)		(885)
Cash flow hedge activity, net of tax benefit				(52)		(52)
Comprehensive income						103,721
Dividends declared			(38,370)			(38,370)
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other (in shares)	708,000
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other	$ 946	13,831				14,777
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2009	62,870,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2009	$ 83,827	193,905	504,480	(13,033)		769,179
Net income			110,579			110,579
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Retirement and pension benefit plan adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit)				7,967		7,967
Cash flow hedge activity, net of tax benefit				(50)		(50)
Comprehensive income						118,496
Stock split (three-for-two)	$ 42,126	(42,126)
Dividends declared			(44,739)			(44,739)
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other (in shares)	563,000
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other	$ 914	13,668				$ 14,582
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	63,433,000					63,433,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 126,867	165,447	570,320	(5,116)		$ 857,518
Net income			115,198			115,198
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Retirement and pension benefit plan adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit)				(2,328)		(2,328)
Cash flow hedge activity, net of tax benefit				(50)		(50)
Comprehensive income						112,820
Non-cash contribution from noncontrolling interest					$ 1,130	1,130
Dividends declared			(50,813)			(50,813)
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (1,048)		(15,076)			$ (16,124)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(524,000)					(524,000)
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other (in shares)	540,000
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other	$ 1,081	13,605				$ 14,686
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	63,449,000					63,449,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 126,900	$ 179,052	$ 619,629	$ (7,494)	$ 1,130	$ 919,217

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Retirement benefit plan adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	$ (1,488)	$ 5,094	$ (566)
Cash flow hedge activity, tax benefit	$ (32)	$ (32)	$ (32)
Dividends declared, per share	$ 0.800	$ 0.708	$ 0.613

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Owens & Minor, Inc. along with its subsidiaries (we, us, or our) is a Fortune 500 company providing distribution, third-party logistics, and other supply-chain management services to healthcare providers and suppliers of medical and surgical products, and is a leading national distributor of medical and surgical supplies to the acute-care market. *Basis of Presentation.* The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Owens & Minor, Inc. and its subsidiaries it controls, in conformity with U.S generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For the consolidated subsidiary in which our ownership is less than 100%, the outside stockholder's interest is presented as a noncontrolling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. On March 31, 2010, we effected a three-for-two stock split of our outstanding shares of common stock in the form of a stock dividend of one share of common stock for every two shares outstanding to stockholders of record on March 15, 2010 (Stock Split). All share and per-share data (except par value) have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Stock Split for all periods presented. Prior to January 2009, we had operations in the direct-to-consumer diabetes supply (DTC) business. In January 2009, we exited this business. Accordingly, the DTC business is reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented and, unless otherwise noted, all amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, including note disclosures, contain only information related to our continuing operations. *Reclassifications.* Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. Amounts previously reported as drafts payable represent outstanding checks issued but not yet presented to banks for disbursement ("book overdrafts"). We have revised the classification of the change in book overdrafts from financing activities to operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 to conform to the current year presentation. We concluded this classification is preferable, as book overdrafts do not result in bank financing but rather are similar to trade payables at the end of a reporting period, and presenting changes in book overdrafts within operating activities eliminates operating and financing cash flow volatility that is not representative of actual borrowing and repayment activity or economic performance. These book overdrafts are included within the accounts payable balance in our consolidated balance sheets. The revision in classification had an effect on cash provided by operating activities of a decrease of $101.4 million for 2010 and an increase of $52.7 million for 2009. The revisions had no effect on previously reported results of operations, financial position or shareholders' equity. *Use of Estimates.* The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Estimates are used for, but are not limited to, the allowances for losses on accounts and notes receivable, inventory valuation allowances, supplier incentives, depreciation and amortization, goodwill valuation, valuation of intangible assets and other long-lived assets, valuation of property held for sale, self-insurance liabilities, tax liabilities, defined benefit obligations, share-based compensation and other contingencies. Actual results may differ from these estimates. *Cash and Cash Equivalents.* Cash and cash equivalents includes cash and marketable securities with an original maturity or maturity at acquisition of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost. *Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net.* Accounts receivable from customers are recorded at the invoiced amount. We assess finance charges on overdue accounts receivable that are recognized as other operating income based on their estimated ultimate collectability. We have arrangements with certain customers under which they make deposits on account. Customer deposits in excess of outstanding receivable balances are classified as other current liabilities. We maintain valuation allowances based upon the expected collectability of accounts and notes receivable. Our allowances include specific amounts for accounts that are likely to be uncollectible, such as customer bankruptcies and disputed amounts and general allowances for accounts that may become uncollectible. Allowances are estimated based on a number of factors, including industry trends, current economic conditions, creditworthiness of customers, age of the receivables, changes in customer payment patterns, and historical experience. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. *Merchandise Inventories.* Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. *Property and Equipment.* Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation or, if acquired under capital leases, at the lower of the present value of minimum lease payments or fair market value at the inception of the lease less accumulated amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense for financial reporting purposes is computed on a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, for capital leases and leasehold improvements, over the term of the lease, if shorter. In general, the estimated useful lives for computing depreciation and amortization are four to eight years for warehouse equipment, five to 40 years for buildings and building improvements, and three to eight years for computers, furniture and fixtures, and office and other equipment. Straight-line and accelerated methods of depreciation are used for income tax purposes. Normal maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred, and renovations and betterments are capitalized. *Leases.* We have entered into non-cancelable agreements to lease most of our office and warehouse facilities with remaining terms generally ranging from one to eight years. We also lease most of our transportation and material handling equipment for terms generally ranging from five to eight years. Certain information technology assets embedded in an outsourcing agreement are accounted for as capital leases. Leases are classified as operating leases or capital leases at their inception. Rent expense for leases with rent holidays or pre-determined rent increases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Incentives and allowances for leasehold improvements are deferred and recognized as a reduction of rent expense over the lease term. *Goodwill.* We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually, as of April 30, and whenever events occur or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. We test goodwill for impairment by first comparing the carrying amount to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is determined to be less than its carrying value, a second step is performed to measure the goodwill impairment loss as the excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill over the estimated fair value of its goodwill. We estimate the fair value of the reporting unit using valuation techniques which can include comparable multiples of the unit's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and present value of expected cash flows. The EBITDA multiples are based on an analysis of current enterprise values and recent acquisition prices of similar companies, if available. During 2011, 2010, and 2009, the fair value of the reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying value. *Intangible Assets.* Intangible assets acquired through purchases or business combinations are stated at fair value at the acquisition date, net of accumulated amortization. Intangible assets, consisting of customer relationships, non-competition agreements and trademarks, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. In determining the useful life of an intangible asset, we consider our historical experience in renewing or extending similar arrangements. Customer relationships are generally amortized for 15 years. Other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis, generally for periods between three and 15 years. *Computer Software.* We develop and purchase software for internal use. Software development costs incurred during the application development stage are capitalized. Once the software has been installed and tested, and is ready for use, additional costs incurred in connection with the software are expensed as incurred. Capitalized computer software costs are amortized over the estimated useful life of the software, usually between three and five years. Computer software costs are included in other assets, net, in the consolidated balance sheets. Unamortized software at December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $29.7 million and $27.3 million. Depreciation and amortization expense includes $9.9 million, $8.1 million and $6.7 million of software amortization for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. *Long-Lived Assets.* Long-lived assets, which excludes goodwill, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. We assess long-lived assets for potential impairment by comparing the carrying value of an asset, or group of related assets, to their estimated undiscounted future cash flows. *Self-Insurance Liabilities.* We are self-insured for most employee healthcare, workers' compensation and automobile liability costs; however, we maintain insurance for individual losses exceeding certain limits. Liabilities are estimated for healthcare costs using current and historical claims data. Liabilities for workers' compensation and automobile liability claims are estimated using historical claims data and loss development factors. If the underlying facts and circumstances of existing claims change or historical trends are not indicative of future trends, then we may be required to record additional expense or reductions to expense. Self-insurance liabilities are included in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. *Revenue Recognition.* Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price or fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Under most of our healthcare provider distribution contracts, title passes to the customer when the product is received by the customer. We record product revenue at the time that shipment is completed. Distribution fee revenue, when calculated as a mark-up of the product cost, is also recognized at the time that shipment is completed. Revenue for activity-based distribution fees and other services is recognized as work is performed and as amounts are earned. Depending on the specific contractual provisions and nature of the deliverable, revenue from services may be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the service, on a proportional performance model, based on level of effort, or when final deliverables have been provided. Additionally, we generate fees from arrangements that include performance targets related to cost-saving initiatives for customers that result from our supply-chain management services. Achievement against performance targets, measured in accordance with contractual terms, may result in additional fees paid to us or, if performance targets are not achieved, we may be obligated to refund or reduce a portion of our fees to provide credits toward future purchases by the customer. For these arrangements, all contingent revenue is deferred and recognized as the performance target is achieved and the applicable contingency is released. When we determine that a loss is probable under a contract, the estimated loss is accrued. We allocate revenue for arrangements with multiple deliverables meeting the criteria for a separate unit of accounting using the relative selling price method and recognize revenue for each deliverable in accordance with applicable revenue recognition criteria. In most cases, we record revenue gross, as we are the primary obligor in our sales arrangements, bear the risk of general and physical inventory loss and carry all credit risk associated with sales. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from revenues. *Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses.* SG&A expenses include labor and warehousing costs associated with our distribution and third-party logistics services, as well as labor costs for our supply-chain consulting services. Shipping and handling costs are included in SG&A on the consolidated statements of income and include costs to store, move and prepare products for shipment, as well as costs to deliver products to customers. Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are included in net revenues. Freight costs incurred for shipments of products from manufacturers to our distribution centers are included in cost of goods sold. *Supplier Incentives.* We have contractual arrangements with certain suppliers that provide incentives, including cash discounts for prompt payment, operational efficiency and performance-based incentives. These incentives are recognized as a reduction in cost of goods sold as targets become probable of achievement. *Share-Based Compensation.* We account for share-based payments to employees at fair value and recognize the related expense in selling, general and administrative expenses over the service period for awards expected to vest. *Derivative Financial Instruments.* We enter into interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. The purpose of these swaps is to maintain a mix of fixed to floating rate financing in order to manage interest rate risk. Generally, the interest rate swaps are designated as fair value hedges of specified portions of long-term debt using the shortcut method, when both the swaps and the long-term debt meet all of the conditions for the use of this method. Accordingly, no net gains or losses are typically recorded in the consolidated statements of income related to changes in the fair value of the underlying debt and interest rate swaps. These swaps are recognized on the balance sheet at their value, which is determined by using observable market inputs (Level 2). *Income Taxes.* We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income from continuing operations in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are provided if it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. When we have claimed tax benefits that may be challenged by a tax authority, an estimate of the effect of these uncertain tax positions is recorded. It is our policy to provide for uncertain tax positions and the related interest and penalties based upon an assessment of whether a tax benefit is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. To the extent that the tax outcome of these uncertain tax positions changes, based on our assessment, such changes in estimate may impact the income tax provision in the period in which such determination is made. *Fair Value Measurements.* Fair value is determined based on assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability. The assumptions used are in accordance with a three-tier hierarchy, defined by GAAP, that draws a distinction between market participant assumptions based on (i) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets (Level 1), (ii) inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2) and (iii) unobservable inputs that require the use of present value and other valuation techniques in the determination of fair value (Level 3). The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Property held for sale is reported at estimated fair value less selling costs with fair value determined based on recent sales prices for comparable properties in similar locations (Level 2). The fair value of our long-term debt is estimated based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market (Level 1) or, if quoted market prices or dealer quotes are not available, on the borrowing rates currently available for loans with similar terms, credit ratings, and average remaining maturities (Level 2). See Notes 6, 9 and 10 for the fair value of property held for sale, debt instruments and interest rate swaps. *Exit and realignment costs. Costs associated with exit and realignment activities are recorded at their fair value when a liability has been incurred. Liabilities are established at the cease-use date for remaining operating lease and other contractual obligations, net of estimated sub-lease income. The net lease termination cost is discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate of interest. We evaluate these assumptions quarterly and adjust the liability accordingly. The current portion of accrued lease and other contractual termination costs is included in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, and the non-current portion is included in other liabilities. Severance benefits are recorded when payment is considered probable and reasonably estimable. Income Per Share.* Basic and diluted income per share is calculated pursuant to the two-class method, under which unvested share-based payment awards containing nonforfeitable rights to dividends are participating securities. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In the first quarter of 2011, we adopted an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) relating to multiple-deliverable arrangements prospectively for all contracts entered into or amended after January 1, 2011. This ASU requires an entity to allocate contract consideration using the relative selling price method and eliminates the use of the residual method. It also establishes a hierarchy of evidence to determine the stand-alone selling price of a deliverable based on the vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE), third-party evidence, and the best estimate of selling price. Our multiple-element arrangements can include a combination of distribution and other supply-chain management services. We evaluate each deliverable within a multiple-element arrangement at inception to determine the separate units of accounting. The adoption of this ASU did not have an impact on our units of accounting as we have historically been able to obtain evidence of fair value for our products and services under the previous accounting standard. Consideration is allocated to separate units of accounting based on the relative selling price method using VSOE, as most services included in our multiple-element arrangements are sold on a stand-alone basis. If VSOE is unavailable, we utilize third-party evidence or our best estimate of selling price. Revenue is recognized for each separate unit of accounting in accordance with applicable revenue recognition criteria. Generally, products are delivered and services are performed on a continuous basis throughout the life of the arrangement. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the timing of revenue recognition for the current period and is not expected to have material impact on future periods. In the first quarter of 2011, we adopted an ASU relating to how the carrying value of a reporting unit should be calculated when performing the first step of the goodwill impairment test. This update modified the first step of the goodwill impairment test for those reporting units with a zero or negative carrying value. The adoption of this update had no impact on our financial position and results of operations or disclosures. In the first quarter of 2011, we adopted an ASU relating to the disclosure of supplementary pro forma information for business combinations. This update clarifies that, if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The adoption of this update had no impact on our financial position and results of operations or disclosures. In the second quarter of 2011, the FASB issued an ASU for fair value measurement. This update amends and clarifies certain measurement principles and disclosure requirements for fair value measurement. We will adopt this guidance prospectively when it becomes effective in the first quarter of 2012. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on our financial position or results of operations. In the second quarter of 2011, FASB issued an ASU regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. This update requires entities to report comprehensive income in either a continuous statement of comprehensive income or two separate but consecutive statements. We will adopt this guidance when it becomes effective in the first quarter of 2012. The adoption of this guidance will not have an impact on our financial position or result of operations. In the third quarter of 2011, the FASB issued an ASU for the testing of goodwill. This update allows entities the option to first assess qualitative factors as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step impairment test for goodwill. We will adopt this guidance prospectively when it becomes effective in the first quarter of 2012. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Significant Risks And Uncertainties	12 Months Ended
Significant Risks And Uncertainties	Dec. 31, 2011
Significant Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]
Significant Risks And Uncertainties	Note 2—Significant Risks and Uncertainties Many of our hospital customers are represented by group purchasing organizations (GPOs) that contract with us for distribution services on behalf of the GPO members. GPOs representing a significant portion of our business are Novation, LLC (Novation), MedAssets Inc. (MedAssets) and its subsidiary Broadlane, Inc. (Broadlane) and Premier Purchasing Partners, L.P. (Premier). Members of Novation, Broadlane, MedAssets and Premier have incentives to purchase from their primary selected distributor; however, they operate independently and are free to negotiate directly with distributors and manufacturers. For 2011, 2010 and 2009, net revenue from hospitals under contract with these GPOs represented the following percentages of our net revenue annually: Novation—35% to 37%; Broadlane and MedAssets combined—21% to 24%; and Premier—20%. Net revenue from sales of product supplied by subsidiaries of Covidien Ltd. and Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Systems, Inc. represented approximately 14% and 10% of our net revenue annually for 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Discontinued Operations [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Note 3—Discontinued Operations

In January 2009, we sold certain assets of the DTC business to Liberty Healthcare Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Medco Health Solutions, Inc., for $63.0 million in cash and recognized a gain on sale of $3.2 million.

There were no revenues or income or loss from discontinued operations in 2011 or 2010. Cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations was $0.3 million for 2011, associated with administrative costs, and $1.7 million in 2010, primarily associated with leased facilities of the discontinued DTC business. The following table provides summary financial information for the DTC business for the year ended December 31, 2009:


Year ended December 31,	2009
Revenue	$	—

Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	$	(19,570	)
Income tax benefit		7,369

Loss from discontinued operations	$	(12,201	)

We incurred charges associated with exiting the DTC business during 2009 related to the valuation of accounts receivable, as we entered into an agreement with a third party during 2009 to pursue collection of remaining accounts receivable; losses on the disposal of other remaining assets; costs associated with leased facilities; and payroll costs, including severance. No debt was required to be repaid as a result of the sale. We elected not to allocate a portion of consolidated interest expense to discontinued operations.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the facts and circumstances leading to the completed or expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification (whether sold or classified as held for sale) and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Includes all disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations).

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-Number 144
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Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	12 Months Ended
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	Note 4—Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net Allowances for losses on accounts and notes receivable of $15.6 million, $15.4 million and $16.4 million have been applied as reductions of accounts receivable at December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009. Write-offs of accounts and notes receivable were $2.3 million, $2.9 million and $2.4 million for 2011, 2010 and 2009.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a company. Examples include trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables.

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-Name Statement of Position (SOP)
-Number 01-6
-Paragraph 13
-Subparagraph d
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Merchandise Inventories	12 Months Ended
Merchandise Inventories	Dec. 31, 2011
Merchandise Inventories [Abstract]
Merchandise Inventories	Note 5—Merchandise Inventories At December 31, 2011 and 2010, we had inventory of $806.4 million and $720.1 million. If LIFO inventories had been valued on a current cost or first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, they would have been greater by $106.7 million and $93.0 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Property And Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Property And Equipment [Abstract]

Property And Equipment

Note 6—Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:


December 31,	2011			2010
Warehouse equipment	$	82,813		$	72,914
Computer equipment		33,471			34,006
Building and improvements		25,223			25,204
Leasehold improvements		32,536			25,400
Land and improvements		13,778			13,778
Furniture and fixtures		11,330			10,987
Office equipment and other		11,814			8,504

		210,965			190,793
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(102,904	)		(89,248	)

Property and equipment, net	$	108,061		$	101,545

Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment was $21.2 million, $18.0 million, and $15.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009.

Property held for sale of $4.2 million and $7.4 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010 is included in other assets, net, in the consolidated balance sheets. We are actively marketing the property for sale; however, the ultimate timing is dependent on local market conditions.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. This disclosure may include property plant and equipment accounting policies and methodology, a schedule of property, plant and equipment gross, additions, deletions, transfers and other changes, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, net, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and useful lives, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures.

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Note 7—Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill was $248.5 million and $247.3 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010. Goodwill was increased $1.2 million in 2011 to reflect the contribution of a business to one of our consolidated subsidiaries by a noncontrolling interest.

Intangible assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:


	2011						2010
	Customer Relationships			Other Intangibles			Customer Relationships			Other Intangibles
Gross intangible assets	$	31,622		$	4,720		$	31,300		$	4,670
Accumulated amortization		(9,569	)		(4,631	)		(7,257	)		(3,888	)

Net intangible assets	$	22,053		$	89		$	24,043		$	782

Weighted average useful life		15 years			5 years			15 years			5 years

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $3.1 million for 2011 and 3.0 million each for 2010 and 2009.

Based on the current carrying value of intangible assets subject to amortization, estimated amortization expense is $2.2 million for 2012 and $2.1 million annually for 2013 through 2016.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Exit And Realignment Costs

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Exit And Realignment Costs [Abstract]

Exit And Realignment Costs

Note 8—Exit and Realignment Costs

During 2011 we recognized total charges of $12.7 million associated with exit activities and our organizational realignment. These charges included loss accruals for operating leases of $8.4 million, employee severance costs of $3.0 million and losses on property and equipment and other expenses of $1.3 million.

The accrual for exit costs includes the following activity for the year ended December 31, 2011:


Year ended December 31, 2011	Lease obligations			Severance and Other			Total
Accrued exit costs, January 1, 2011	$	—		$	—		$	—
Provision for exit activities		8,362			3,002			11,364
Cash payments		(98	)		(1,171	)		(1,269	)

Accrued exit costs, December 31, 2011	$	8,264		$	1,831		$	10,095

- Definition

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

Note 9—Debt

Debt consists of the following:


	2011						2010
December 31,	Carrying Amount			Estimated Fair Value			Carrying Amount			Estimated Fair Value
6.35% Senior Notes, $200 million par value, maturing April 2016	$	207,479		$	217,000		$	204,785		$	203,250
Capital leases		7,077			7,077			6,092			6,092
Other		—			—			29			29

Total debt		214,556			224,077			210,906			209,371
Less current maturities		(1,875	)		(1,875	)		(1,810	)		(1,810	)

Long-term debt	$	212,681		$	222,202		$	209,096		$	207,561

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, we had $200 million of 6.35% Senior Notes outstanding, which mature on April 15, 2016 (Senior Notes). Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15. We may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes or the present value of remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest discounted at the applicable Treasury Rate plus 0.25%. The estimated fair value interest rate used to compute the fair value of the Senior Notes at December 31, 2011 was 4.16%.

In June 2010, we entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and a syndicate of banks. This agreement replaced an existing $306 million revolving credit facility with a $350 million revolving credit facility which expires on June 7, 2013 (the Revolving Credit Facility). Under the facility, we have the ability to request two one-year extensions and to request an increase in aggregate commitments by up to $150 million. The interest rate on the Revolving Credit Facility, which is subject to adjustment quarterly, is based on, at our discretion, the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate, plus an adjustment based on our leverage ratio (Credit Spread). We are charged a commitment fee of between 37.5 and 62.5 basis points on the unused portion of the facility. The Credit Spread for LIBOR-based borrowings ranges from 225 basis points (at a leverage ratio of less than 0.5) to 325 basis points (at a leverage ratio of greater than or equal to 2.50). The terms of the agreement limit the amount of indebtedness that we may incur and require us to maintain ratios for leverage (debt to EBITDA ratio of no greater than 3.5) and interest coverage (EBITDA to interest ratio of no less than 3.0), including on a pro forma basis in the event of an acquisition. At December 31, 2011, we had no borrowings and letters of credit of $5.0 million outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility, leaving $345.0 million available for borrowing.

The Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Notes contain cross-default provisions which could result in the acceleration of payments due in the event of default of either agreement. We believe we were in compliance with our debt covenants at December 31, 2011.

Cash payments for interest during 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $14.1 million, $13.8 million and $13.2 million.

Based on lease commitments outstanding at December 31, 2011, minimum capital lease payments, excluding interest, are $1.5 million in 2012, $1.3 million in 2013, $1.2 million in 2014, $1.0 million in 2015 and $0.4 million in 2016.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Note 10—Derivative Financial Instruments In April 2011, we entered into interest rate swap agreements for an aggregate $175 million in notional amounts, under which we paid counterparties a variable rate based on the six-month LIBOR plus a spread of approximately 393 basis points, and the counterparties paid us a fixed rate of 6.35%. These agreements effectively converted 87.5% of our Senior Notes to variable-rate debt. The swaps were designated as fair value hedges of specified portions of the Senior Notes using the shortcut method, as both the swaps and the Senior Notes met all of the conditions for the use of this method. Accordingly, no net gains or losses were recorded in the consolidated statements of income related to changes in the fair value of the underlying debt and interest rate swap agreements. We terminated these swaps in July 2011 and received proceeds of $4.0 million, plus accrued interest of $0.8 million. The fair value adjustment of $4.0 million to the carrying value of the related debt, plus the remaining balance of a fair value adjustment related to interest rate swaps terminated in 2008, are being recognized as an offset to interest expense using the interest method over the remaining life of the debt. We did not hold any derivative financial instruments during 2010 or 2009.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the entity's entire derivative instruments and hedging activities. Describes an entity's risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising therefrom, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items.

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Share-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

Note 11—Share-Based Compensation

We maintain a share-based compensation plan (the Plan) that is administered by the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors. The Plan allows us to award or grant to officers, directors and employees incentive, non-qualified and deferred compensation stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), performance shares, and restricted and unrestricted stock. We use authorized and unissued common shares for grants of restricted stock or for stock option exercises. At December 31, 2011, approximately 2.3 million common shares were available for issuance under the Plan.

Restricted stock awarded under the Plan generally vests over one, three or five years. Certain restricted stock grants contain accelerated vesting provisions, based on the satisfaction of certain performance criteria related to the achievement of certain financial and operational results. Performance shares awarded under the Plan are issuable as restricted stock upon meeting performance goals and vest over three years. Stock options awarded under the Plan are generally subject to graded vesting over three years and expire seven to ten years from the date of grant. The options are granted at a price equal to fair market value at the date of grant.

We have a Management Equity Ownership Program that requires each of our officers to own common stock at specified levels, which gradually increase over five years. Officers and certain other employees who meet specified ownership goals in a given year are awarded restricted stock or performance shares under the provisions of the program. We recognize the fair value of stock-based compensation awards, which is based upon the market price of the underlying common stock at the grant date, on a straight-line basis over the estimated requisite service period, which may be based on a service condition, a performance condition, or a combination of both. The fair value of performance shares as of the date of grant is estimated assuming that performance goals will be achieved at target levels. If such goals are not probable of being met, or are probable of being met at different levels, recognized compensation cost is adjusted to reflect the change in estimated fair value of restricted stock to be issued at the end of the performance period.

Total share-based compensation expense for December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, was $5.7 million, $6.4 million and $7.0 million, with recognized tax benefits of $2.2 million, $2.5 million and $2.7 million. Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock awards, net of estimated forfeitures, was $8.7 million at December 31, 2011. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years, based on the maximum remaining vesting period required under the awards, and the amount that would be recognized over a shorter period based on accelerated vesting provisions, is less than $0.5 million. Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested performance share awards as of December 31, 2011 is $1.9 million and will be recognized in 2012 if the related performance targets are met.

The following table summarizes the activity and value of nonvested restricted stock and performance share awards for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011					2010					2009
	Number of Shares (000's)			Weighted Average Grant-date Value (per share)		Number of Shares (000's)			Weighted Average Grant-date Value (per share)		Number of Shares (000's)			Weighted Average Grant-date Value (per share)
Nonvested awards at beginning of year		1,027		$	27.61		878		$	25.00		734		$	25.32
Granted		318			31.45		317			30.05		316			22.93
Vested		(369	)		26.17		(124	)		22.34		(144	)		14.17
Forfeited		(150	)		28.43		(44	)		23.50		(28	)		25.94

Nonvested awards at end of year		826			27.97		1,027			27.61		878			25.00

The total value of restricted stock vesting during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, was $9.7 million, $2.8 million and $2.1 million. There were no SARs outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The following table summarizes the activity and terms of outstanding options at December 31, 2011, and for each of the years in the three-year period then ended:


	Number of Options (000's)			Weighted Average Exercise Price (per share)		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Options outstanding at December 31, 2008		1,881		$	18.77
Exercised		(473	)		13.92
Forfeited		(2	)		22.67

Options outstanding at December 31, 2009		1,406			20.39
Exercised		(396	)		18.25
Forfeited		(17	)		17.69

Options outstanding at December 31, 2010		993			21.30
Exercised		(432	)		20.74
Forfeited		(5	)		23.50

Options outstanding at December 31, 2011		556			21.72		2.21	$	3.4

At December 31, 2011, the following stock option groups were outstanding:


Range of Exercise Prices (per share)	Number of Options (000's)		Weighted Average Exercise Price (per share)		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
$12.32—17.00		27	$	14.56		1.71
$17.01—22.00		304		20.64		2.17
$22.01—27.00		225		24.03		2.31

Options outstanding at December 31, 2011		556		21.72		2.21

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, was $4.9 million, $4.8 million, and $6.5 million. No options were granted in 2009, 2010 or 2011. All options outstanding at December 31, 2011, were vested and exercisable.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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-Number 93-6
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-Section 50
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Terminated Pension Plan

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Terminated Pension Plan [Abstract]

Terminated Pension Plan

Note 12—Terminated Pension Plan

Pension Plan. We had a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (the Pension Plan). The plan covered substantially all employees who had earned benefits as of December 31, 1996. On that date, substantially all of the benefits of employees under the plan were frozen and all participants became fully vested. In December 2009, the Board of Directors approved a plan to fund and terminate the plan. In 2010, we received final approval to terminate the plan, contributed $13.9 million to the plan, and completed the distribution of substantially all of the plan assets. Pension expense included on the consolidated statement of income for 2010 includes net actuarial losses of $19.6 million recognized due to the settlement of the plan's obligations and $1.8 million in other net periodic pension cost.

The following table sets forth the Pension Plan's financial status and the amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets:


December 31,	2011			2010
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	800		$	36,041
Interest cost		—			1,473
Actuarial loss		—			3,198
Benefits paid and settlement payments		(800	)		(39,912	)

Benefit obligation, end of year	$	—		$	800

Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$	391		$	26,693
Actual return on plan assets		—			(240	)
Employer contribution		409			13,850
Benefits paid and settlement payments		(800	)		(39,912	)

Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$	—		$	391

Funded status at December 31	$	—		$	(409	)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Other accrued liabilities	$	—		$	(409	)

Net amount recognized	$	—		$	(409	)

Accumulated benefit obligation	$	—		$	—

Plan assets and plan benefit obligations of the Pension Plan were measured as of the plan settlement date in 2010 and as of December 31, 2009. Plan benefit obligations are determined using assumptions developed at the measurement date. The weighted average discount rate, which is used to calculate the present value of plan liabilities, is an estimate of the interest rate at which the plan liabilities could be effectively settled at the measurement date. When estimating the discount rate, we review yields available on high-quality, fixed-income debt instruments and use a yield curve model from which the discount rate is derived by applying the projected benefit payments under the plan to points on a published yield curve. The plan benefit obligation as of the plan settlement date was measured based on the amounts to be distributed in the form of lump sum payments and for the purchase of a nonparticipating group annuity contract.

Prior to December 2009, the objective of our investment policy for the management of the assets of the Pension Plan was to achieve an adequate rate of return to satisfy the obligations of the plan while keeping long-term risk to an acceptable level. In preparation for the final termination and distribution, we began investing in cash and cash equivalents with a shorter duration and fewer redemption restrictions.

The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Pension Plan's Level 3 assets for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:


	Alternative Investment Funds
Balances December 31, 2009	$	7,430
Redemption of plan investment in funds		(6,347	)
Unrealized losses		(559	)
Realized losses		(261	)
Realized gains		91

Balance, December 31, 2010	$	354
Redemption of plan investment in funds		(354	)
Unrealized losses		559
Realized losses		(559	)
Realized gains		—

Balance, December 31, 2011	$	—

Pension expense is determined using assumptions developed at the beginning of each year. To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, we considered the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio. The assumption also considered expenses to be paid directly by the plan.

The components of pension expense for the Pension Plan are as follows:


Year ended December 31,	2010			2009
Interest cost	$	1,473		$	1,853
Expected return on plan assets		(542	)		(1,835	)
Recognized net actuarial loss		862			734
Recognized net actuarial loss due to settlement		19,573			—

Pension expense	$	21,366		$	752

Weighted average assumptions used to determine pension expense
Discount rate		5.00	%		6.20	%
Expected long-term of rate of return on plan assets		2.00	%		7.00	%

Amounts recognized as a component of other comprehensive income for the Pension Plan are as follows:


Year ended December 31,	2010			2009
Net actuarial loss	$	(3,553	)	$	(914	)
Recognized net actuarial loss due to settlement		19,573			—
Deferred tax (expense) benefit		(6,248	)		356

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		9,772			(558	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, beginning of year		(9,772	)		(9,214	)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, end of year	$	—		$	(9,772	)

Retirement Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Retirement Plans [Abstract]

Retirement Plans

Note 13—Retirement Plans

Savings and Retirement Plans. We maintain a voluntary 401(k) savings and retirement plan covering substantially all full-time and certain part-time employees who have completed one month of service and have attained age 18. We match a certain percentage of each employee's contribution. The plan also provides for a minimum contribution by us to the plan for all eligible employees of 1% of their salary, subject to certain limits, and discretionary profit-sharing contributions. We may increase or decrease our matching contributions at our discretion, on a prospective basis. We incurred $9.8 million, $9.1 million, and $9.3 million of expense related to this plan in 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Additionally, a 401(k) plan was offered to employees of the DTC business. In connection with exiting the DTC business in 2009, we terminated this plan. This plan was voluntary to all full-time and part-time employees of this business who had completed three months of service, attained age 18 and met certain other criteria. We matched a certain percentage of each employee's contribution and made additional discretionary contributions to eligible employees.

Retirement Plan. We have a noncontributory, unfunded retirement plan for certain officers and other key employees (the Retirement Plan). Benefits are based on a percentage of the employees' compensation. In February 2012, our Board of Directors amended the Retirement Plan to freeze benefit levels and modify vesting provisions under the plan effective as of March 31, 2012. We do not anticipate material changes to the amount of net periodic benefit cost to be recognized in 2012 as a result of the Board of Directors' actions.

The measurement of the Retirement Plan benefit obligations and related disclosures that follow are based on assumptions in effect on December 31, 2011 as an ongoing plan.

The following table sets forth the Retirement Plan's financial status and the amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets:


December 31,	2011			2010
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	34,996		$	29,911
Service cost		1,302			1,318
Interest cost		1,805			1,708
Actuarial loss		4,691			3,435
Benefits paid		(1,624	)		(1,465	)
Prior service cost		—			89

Benefit obligation, end of year	$	41,170		$	34,996

Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets		—			—
Employer contribution		1,624			1,465
Benefits paid		(1,624	)		(1,465	)

Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$	—		$	—

Funded status at December 31	$	(41,170	)	$	(34,996	)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Other accrued liabilities	$	(1,715	)	$	(1,606	)
Other liabilities		(39,454	)		(33,390	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		12,634			8,818

Net amount recognized	$	(28,535	)	$	(26,178	)

Accumulated benefit obligation	$	39,780		$	33,671

Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation
Discount rate		4.00	%		5.20	%
Rate of increase in compensation levels		3.00	%		3.00	%

Plan benefit obligations of the Retirement Plan were measured as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. Plan benefit obligations are determined using assumptions developed at the measurement date. The weighted average discount rate, which is used to calculate the present value of plan liabilities, is an estimate of the interest rate at which the plan liabilities could be effectively settled at the measurement date. When estimating the discount rate, we review yields available on high-quality, fixed-income debt instruments and use a yield curve model from which the discount rate is derived by applying the projected benefit payments under the plan to points on a published yield curve. To estimate the rate of increase in compensation levels, we consider historic and expected changes in participant compensation.

The components of net periodic benefit cost for the Retirement Plan, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income, are as follows:


Year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Service cost	$	1,302		$	1,318		$	1,206
Interest cost		1,805			1,708			1,630
Amortization of prior service cost		293			279			158
Recognized net actuarial loss		582			286			117

Net periodic benefit cost	$	3,982		$	3,591		$	3,111

Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost
Discount rate		5.20	%		5.75	%		6.20	%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels		3.00	%		5.50	%		5.50	%

Amounts recognized as a component of other comprehensive income for the Retirement Plan are as follows:


Year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Net actuarial loss	$	(3,816	)	$	(2,960	)	$	(537	)
Deferred tax benefit		1,488			1,155			210

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(2,328	)		(1,805	)		(327	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, beginning of year		(5,379	)		(3,574	)		(3,247	)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, end of year	$	(7,707	)	$	(5,379	)	$	(3,574	)

Amounts recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss as of the end of the year that have not been recognized as a component of the net periodic benefit cost are presented in the following table. We would have expected to recognize approximately $1.2 million of the net actuarial loss and $0.2 million of the prior service cost reported in the following table as of December 31, 2011, as a component of net periodic benefit cost during 2012.


Year ended December 31,	2011			2010
Net actuarial loss	$	(12,400	)	$	(8,291	)
Prior service cost		(234	)		(527	)
Deferred tax benefit		4,927			3,439

Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	$	(7,707	)	$	(5,379	)

As of December 31, 2011, the expected benefit payments required for each of the next five years and the five-year period thereafter for the Retirement Plan would have been as follows:


Year
2012	$	1,749
2013		1,832
2014		2,011
2015		2,045
2016		2,165
2017-2021		14,076

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 14—Income Taxes

Total income tax expense (benefit) is allocated as follows:


Year ended December 31,	2011		2010		2009
Continuing operations	$	74,635	$	71,034	$	71,388
Discontinued operations		—		—		(7,369	)

Total income tax expense	$	74,635	$	71,034	$	64,019

The income tax provision for continuing operations consists of the following:


Year ended December 31,	2011		2010			2009
Current tax provision:
Federal	$	50,780	$	60,882		$	51,548
State		9,335		10,246			8,971

Total current provision		60,115		71,128			60,519

Deferred tax provision:
Federal		12,983		(545	)		9,794
State		1,537		451			1,075

Total deferred provision		14,520		(94	)		10,869

Total income tax provision	$	74,635	$	71,034		$	71,388

A reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to our effective income tax rate for continuing operations is shown below:


Year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Federal statutory rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Increases in the rate resulting from:
State income taxes, net of federal income tax impact		3.7	%		3.8	%		3.5	%
Other		0.6	%		0.3	%		(0.6	%)

Effective income tax rate		39.3	%		39.1	%		37.9	%

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below:


Year ended December 31,	2011			2010
Deferred tax assets:
Employee benefit plans	$	27,506		$	25,183
Accrued liabilities not currently deductible		18,943			16,735
Finance charges		7,407			7,867
Intangible assets		3,969			3,623
Allowance for losses on accounts and notes receivable		3,868			3,245
Other		1,367			902

Total deferred tax assets		63,060			57,555

Deferred tax liabilities:
Merchandise inventories		74,200			68,071
Goodwill		28,594			26,637
Property and equipment		13,983			7,524
Computer software		9,076			5,104
Insurance		1,258			1,240
Other		136			168

Total deferred tax liabilities		127,247			108,744

Net deferred tax liability	$	(64,187	)	$	(51,189	)

Based on management's judgments using available evidence about future events, management believes it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefits of our deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance at December 31, 2011 and 2010 and changes in the valuation allowance for 2011, 2010 and 2009 were not material.

Cash payments for income taxes, including interest, for 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $61.8 million, $55.9 million, and $57.3 million.

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $13.2 million and $13.4 million. A reconciliation of the changes in unrecognized tax benefits from the beginning to the end of the reporting period is as follows:


	2011			2010
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1,	$	13,412		$	21,431
Increases for positions taken during current period		1,340			1,896
Increases for positions taken during prior periods		4			61
Decreases for positions taken during prior periods		(1,383	)		(9,902	)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(25	)		(13	)
Settlements with taxing authorities		(196	)		(61	)

Unrecognized tax benefit at December 31,	$	13,152		$	13,412

Included in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2011 and 2010, were $11.5 million and $10.9 million of tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. These tax positions are temporary differences which do not impact the annual effective tax rate under deferred tax accounting. Any change in the deductibility period of these tax positions would impact the timing of cash payments to taxing jurisdictions. Unrecognized tax benefits of $1.9 million and $2.4 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, would impact our effective tax rate if recognized.

We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Accrued interest at December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $0.7 million and $0.6 million. Interest expense recognized annually during 2011 and 2010 was $0.2 million. Interest income recognized during 2009 was $1.4 million. There were no penalties accrued at December 31, 2011 or 2010 or recognized in 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Our federal income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2010 are subject to examination. Our income tax returns for state and local jurisdictions are generally open for the years 2008 through 2010; however, certain returns may be subject to examination for differing periods.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Income From Continuing Operations Per Common Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income From Continuing Operations Per Common Share [Abstract]

Income From Continuing Operations Per Common Share

Note 15—Income from Continuing Operations per Common Share

The following summarizes the calculation of income from continuing operations per common share for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009.


Year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	115,198		$	110,579		$	116,859
Less: income allocated to unvested restricted shares		(1,059	)		(1,167	)		(1,282	)

Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders—basic		114,139			109,412			115,577
Add: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares—basic		480			555			787
Less: undistributed income reallocated to unvested restricted shares—diluted		(479	)		(553	)		(783	)

Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders—diluted	$	114,140		$	109,414		$	115,581

Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic		62,756			62,315			61,716
Dilutive shares—stock options		168			248			368

Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted		62,924			62,563			62,084

Income from continuing operations per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	1.82		$	1.76		$	1.87
Diluted	$	1.81		$	1.75		$	1.86

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity	Dec. 31, 2011
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Note 16—Shareholders' Equity The number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options or achievement of certain performance criteria and the number of shares reserved for issuance under our share-based compensation plan and shareholder rights agreement were proportionately increased for the Stock Split, described in Note 1, in accordance with terms of the respective plans. The Stock Split was recorded by a transfer of $42.1 million from paid-in capital to common stock, representing a $2 par value for each additional share issued. The number of authorized common shares remained at 200 million, and the number of authorized preferred shares, none of which have been issued, remained at 10 million. We have a shareholder rights agreement under which one Right is attendant to each outstanding share of our common stock. Adjusted for the Stock Split, each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from us one fifteen-hundredth of a share of a new Series A Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock (New Series A Preferred Stock) at an exercise price of $66.67 (New Purchase Price). The Rights will become exercisable, if not earlier redeemed, only if a person or group acquires more than 15% of the outstanding shares of our common stock, or if the Board of Directors so determines following the commencement of a public announcement of a tender or exchange offer, the consummation of which would result in ownership by a person or group of more than 15% of such outstanding shares. Each holder of a Right, upon the occurrence of certain events, will become entitled to receive, upon exercise and payment of the New Purchase Price, New Series A Preferred Stock (or in certain circumstances, cash, property or other securities of ours or a potential acquirer) having a value equal to twice the amount of the New Purchase Price. The agreement is subject to review every three years by our independent directors. The Rights will expire on April 30, 2014, if not earlier redeemed. In February 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50 million of our outstanding common stock to be executed at the discretion of management over a three-year period, expiring in February 2014. The program is intended to offset shares issued in conjunction with our stock incentive plan and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we repurchased in open-market transactions and retired approximately 524 thousand shares of our common stock for an aggregate of $16.1 million, or an average price per share of $30.77. As of December 31, 2011, we have approximately $33.9 million remaining under the repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors. We have elected to allocate any excess of share repurchase price over par value to retained earnings.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity, comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, if any, including other comprehensive income (as applicable). Including, but not limited to: (1) balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings; (2) accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and total amount of comprehensive income; (3) amount and nature of changes in separate accounts, including the number of shares authorized and outstanding, number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion, and for other comprehensive income, the adjustments for reclassifications to net income; (4) rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized; (5) basis of treasury stock, if other than cost, and amounts paid and accounting treatment for treasury stock purchased significantly in excess of market; (6) dividends paid or payable per share and in the aggregate for each class of stock for each period presented; (7) dividend restrictions and accumulated preferred dividends in arrears (in aggregate and per share amount); (8) retained earnings appropriations or restrictions, such as dividend restrictions; (9) impact of change in accounting principle, initial adoption of new accounting principle and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements; (10) shares held in trust for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); (11) deferred compensation related to issuance of capital stock; (12) note received for issuance of stock; (13) unamortized discount on shares; (14) description, terms, and number of warrants or rights outstanding; (15) shares under subscription and subscription receivables, effective date of new retained earnings after quasi-reorganization and deficit eliminated by quasi-reorganization and, for a period of at least ten years after the effective date, the point in time from which the new retained dates; and (16) retroactive effective of subsequent change in capital structure.

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Commitments And Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

Note 17—Commitments and Contingencies

We have a contractual commitment to outsource information technology operations, including the management and operation of our information technology systems and distributed services processing, as well as application support, development and enhancement services. This agreement was amended in January 2012 to extend the terms of service through December 2014. The commitment is cancelable with 180 days notice and payment of a termination fee. The termination fee is based upon certain costs which would be incurred by the vendor as a direct result of the early termination of the agreement. Based on the amended terms, the maximum termination fee payable was $4.1 million at December 31, 2011, declining each year to zero at the end of the final contract year.

Assuming no early termination of the contract, the fixed and determinable portion of the remaining obligations under this agreement ranges from $43 million in 2012 to $42 million in 2014, totaling $126 million. These obligations can vary annually up to a certain level for changes in the Consumer Price Index or for a significant increase in our medical/surgical distribution business. Additionally, the service fees under this contract can vary to the extent additional services are provided by the vendor which are not covered by the negotiated base fees, or as a result of reduction in services that were included in these base fees. We paid $48.4 million, $46.6 million, and $52.9 million under this contract in 2011, 2010, and 2009. We have recorded approximately $5.1 million of capital lease assets associated with this outsourcing contract.

We have a contractual commitment to purchase certain products in 2016. The maximum penalty which we would incur if we do not fulfill this commitment is $1 million.

We have entered into non-cancelable agreements to lease most of our office and warehouse facilities with remaining terms generally ranging from one to eight years. Certain leases include renewal options, generally for five-year increments. We also lease most of our transportation and material handling equipment for terms generally ranging from five to eight years. At December 31, 2011, future minimum annual payments under non-cancelable lease agreements with original terms in excess of one year, and including payments required under operating leases for facilities we have vacated, are as follows:


	Total
2012	$	39,620
2013		33,493
2014		23,520
2015		17,458
2016		11,751
Later years		9,735

Total minimum payments	$	135,577

Rent expense for all operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, was $56.3 million, $55.3 million, and $54.2 million.

We have contractual obligations that are required to be paid to customers in the event that certain contractual performance targets are not achieved as of specified dates, generally within 36 months from inception of the contract. These contingent obligations total $2.6 million as of December 31, 2011. If none of the performance targets are met as of the specified dates, and customers have met their contractual commitments, payments will be due as follows: 2012—$1.2 million; 2013—$0.9 million; and 2014—$0.5 million. None of these contingent obligations were accrued at December 31, 2011, as we do not consider any of them probable. We deferred the recognition of fees that are contingent upon our future performance under the terms of these contracts. As of December 31, 2011, $0.9 million of deferred revenue related to outstanding contractual performance targets is included in other accrued liabilities.

The state of California is conducting an administrative review of certain ongoing local sales tax incentives that may be available to us. As a result of this review, we could potentially receive tax incentive payments for all or some of the quarterly periods beginning with the first quarter of 2009. The exact amount, if any, is dependent upon a number of factors, including the timing of negotiation and execution of certain customer agreements, collection of amounts from the parties involved, the variability in sales and our operations in California. As of December 31, 2011, the estimated potential payment we could receive and related contingent gain related to prior periods is up to $7.4 million.

Prior to exiting the DTC business in January 2009, we received reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, and private healthcare insurers for certain customer billings. We are subject to audits of these reimbursements for up to seven years from the date of the service.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Legal Proceedings	12 Months Ended
Legal Proceedings	Dec. 31, 2011
Legal Proceedings [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings	Note 18—Legal Proceedings We are subject to various legal actions that are ordinary and incidental to our business, including contract disputes, employment, workers' compensation, product liability, regulatory and other matters. We have insurance coverage for employment, product liability, workers' compensation and other personal injury litigation matters, subject to policy limits, applicable deductibles and insurer solvency. We establish reserves from time to time based upon periodic assessment of the potential outcomes of pending matters. Based on current knowledge and the advice of counsel, we believe that the accrual as of December 31, 2011 for currently pending matters considered probable of loss, which is not material, is sufficient. In addition, we believe that other currently pending matters are not reasonably likely to result in a material loss, as either the claims are insignificant, individually and in the aggregate, or are expected to be adequately covered by insurance.

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

Note 19—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information for: Owens & Minor, Inc., on a combined basis; the guarantors of Owens & Minor, Inc.'s Senior Notes; and the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Senior Notes. Separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because the guarantors are jointly, severally and unconditionally liable under the guarantees, and we believe the condensed consolidating financial information is more meaningful in understanding the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the guarantor subsidiaries.

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information


Year ended December 31, 2011	Owens & Minor, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Statements of Income
Net revenue	$	—		$	8,627,786		$	126		$	—		$	8,627,912
Cost of goods sold		—			7,770,359			16			—			7,770,375

Gross margin		—			857,427			110			—			857,537
Selling, general and administrative expenses		1,123			608,905			629			—			610,657
Exit and realignment charges		—			12,708			—			—			12,708
Depreciation and amortization		—			34,135			—			—			34,135
Other operating expense (income), net		677			(4,051	)		(104	)		—			(3,478	)

Operating (loss) earnings		(1,800	)		205,730			(415	)		—			203,515
Interest expense, net		9,749			3,855			78			—			13,682

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		(11,549	)		201,875			(493	)		—			189,833
Income tax provision (benefit)		(4,538	)		79,320			(147	)		—			74,635
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		122,209			—			—			(122,209	)		—

Income (loss) from continuing operations		115,198			122,555			(346	)		(122,209	)		115,198
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—			—			—			—			—

Net income (loss)	$	115,198		$	122,555		$	(346	)	$	(122,209	)	$	115,198

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information


Year ended December 31, 2010	Owens & Minor, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Statements of Income
Net revenue	$	—		$	8,121,944		$	1,664		$	—		$	8,123,608
Cost of goods sold		—			7,315,791			92			—			7,315,883

Gross margin		—			806,153			1,572			—			807,725
Selling, general and administrative expenses		1,900			560,550			1,719			—			564,169
Pension expense		—			21,366			—						21,366
Depreciation and amortization		—			29,144			4			—			29,148
Other operating income, net		(313	)		(2,581	)		—			—			(2,894	)

Operating (loss) earnings		(1,587	)		197,674			(151	)		—			195,936
Interest expense, net		10,396			3,861			66			—			14,323

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		(11,983	)		193,813			(217	)		—			181,613
Income tax (benefit) provision		(4,687	)		75,806			(85	)		—			71,034
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		117,875			—			—			(117,875	)		—

Income (loss) from continuing operations		110,579			118,007			(132	)		(117,875	)		110,579
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—			—			—			—			—

Net income (loss)	$	110,579		$	118,007		$	(132	)	$	(117,875	)	$	110,579

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information


Year ended December 31, 2009	Owens & Minor, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Statements of Income
Net revenue	$	—	$	8,036,886	$	738	$	—	$	8,037,624
Cost of goods sold		—		7,223,185		52		—		7,223,237