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Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - shares	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 20, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
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		63,528,748

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Income [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 2,217,882	$ 2,123,815
Cost of goods sold	2,003,554	1,913,040
Gross margin	214,328	210,775
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	155,572	150,973
Depreciation and amortization	8,578	8,767
Other operating (income) loss, net	(1,694)	38
Operating earnings	51,872	50,997
Interest expense, net	3,422	3,717
Income before income taxes	48,450	47,280
Income tax provision	19,090	18,540
Net income (loss)	$ 29,360	$ 28,740
Net income per common share-basic	$ 0.46	$ 0.45
Net income per common share-diluted	0.46	0.45
Cash dividends per common share	$ 0.22	$ 0.20

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 29,360	$ 28,740
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amounts recognized in net periodic benefit cost (net of income tax expense-$225 in 2012 and $55 in 2011)	351	86
Amounts recognized in interest expense, net (net of income tax benefit-$8 in 2012 and 2011)	(13)	(12)
Other comprehensive income	338	74
Comprehensive income	$ 29,698	$ 28,814

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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent.

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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Amounts recognized in net periodic benefit cost, income tax expense	$ 225	$ 55
Amounts recognized in interest expense, income tax benefit	$ 8	$ 8

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 213,927	$ 135,938
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowances of $15,423 and $15,622	499,015	506,758
Merchandise inventories	724,206	806,366
Other current assets	66,647	76,763
Total current assets	1,503,795	1,525,825
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $106,510 and $102,904	107,705	108,061
Goodwill, net	248,498	248,498
Intangible assets, net	21,547	22,142
Other assets, net	43,265	42,289
Total assets	1,924,810	1,946,815
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	537,514	575,793
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	10,471	20,668
Deferred income taxes	39,437	42,296
Other accrued liabilities	104,856	93,608
Total current liabilities	692,278	732,365
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	212,285	212,681
Deferred income taxes	23,505	21,894
Other liabilities	60,816	60,658
Total liabilities	988,884	1,027,598
Commitments and contingencies
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-63,521 shares and 63,449 shares	127,041	126,900
Paid-in capital	183,390	179,052
Retained earnings	631,521	619,629
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,156)	(7,494)
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders' equity	934,796	918,087
Noncontrolling interest	1,130	1,130
Total equity	935,926	919,217
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,924,810	$ 1,946,815

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Accounts and notes receivable, allowances	$ 15,423	$ 15,622
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 106,510	$ 102,904
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	63,521,000	63,449,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	63,521,000	63,449,000

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 29,360	$ 28,740
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization	8,578	8,767
Provision for LIFO reserve	5,223	11,265
Share-based compensation expense	2,385	3,021
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	190	359
Deferred income tax benefit	(1,465)	(1,830)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable	7,553	(49,386)
Merchandise inventories	76,937	(20,695)
Accounts payable	(38,279)	72,742
Net change in other assets and liabilities	11,609	(8,639)
Other, net	(194)	175
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	101,897	44,519
Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(4,536)	(4,128)
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	(3,840)	(3,010)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	99	41
Cash used for investing activities of continuing operations	(8,277)	(7,097)
Financing activities:
Cash dividends paid	(14,001)	(12,786)
Repurchases of common stock	(3,750)
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	690	874
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	3,371	3,594
Other, net	(1,941)	(2,366)
Cash used for financing activities of continuing operations	(15,631)	(10,684)
Discontinued operations:
Operating cash flows		(101)
Net cash used for discontinued operations		(101)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	77,989	26,637
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	135,938	159,213
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	213,927	185,850
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid, net	1,201	5,439
Interest paid	$ 541	$ 564

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In 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, 2010	63,433,000
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 126,867	$ 165,447	$ 570,320	$ (5,116)		$ 857,518
Net income			28,740			28,740
Other comprehensive income				74		74
Comprehensive income						28,814
Dividends declared			(12,786)			(12,786)
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other (in shares)	280,000
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other	$ 559	6,581				7,140
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2011	63,713,000
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2011	$ 127,426	172,028	586,274	(5,042)		$ 880,686
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	63,449,000					63,449,000
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 126,900	179,052	619,629	(7,494)	$ 1,130	$ 919,217
Net income			29,360			29,360
Other comprehensive income				338		338
Comprehensive income						29,698
Dividends declared			(13,967)			$ (13,967)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(125,000)					(125,000)
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (249)		(3,501)			$ (3,750)
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other (in shares)	197,000
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other	$ 390	4,338				$ 4,728
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2012	63,521,000					63,521,000
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2012	$ 127,041	$ 183,390	$ 631,521	$ (7,156)	$ 1,130	$ 935,926

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared, per share	$ 0.22	$ 0.20

Basis Of Presentation And Use Of Estimates

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Basis Of Presentation And Use Of Estimates [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation And Use Of Estimates

1.	Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Owens & Minor, Inc. and the subsidiaries it controls (we, us, or our) and contain all adjustments (which are comprised only of normal recurring accruals and use of estimates) necessary to conform 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. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

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The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Fair Value

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Fair Value [Abstract]

Fair Value

2.	Fair Value

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. The fair value of 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 Note 6 for the fair value of long-term debt.

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). Property held for sale of $4.2 million at March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, is included in other assets, net, in the consolidated balance sheets. We are actively marketing the property for sale; however, the ultimate timing of sale is dependent on local market conditions.

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The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Intangible Assets

3.	Intangible Assets

Intangible assets at March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, are as follows:


	Customer Relationships			Other Intangibles			Total
At March 31, 2012:
Gross intangible assets	$	31,622		$	4,720		$	36,342
Accumulated amortization		(10,159	)		(4,636	)		(14,795	)

Net intangible assets	$	21,463		$	84		$	21,547


At December 31, 2011:
Gross intangible assets	$	31,622		$	4,720		$	36,342
Accumulated amortization		(9,569	)		(4,631	)		(14,200	)

Net intangible assets	$	22,053		$	89		$	22,142

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.6 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Based on the current carrying value of intangible assets subject to amortization, estimated amortization expense is $1.6 million for the remainder of 2012 and $2.1 annually for 2013 through 2016.

Exit And Realignment Costs

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Exit And Realignment Costs [Abstract]

Exit And Realignment Costs

4.	Exit and Realignment Costs

During the fourth quarter of 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 following table summarizes the activity related to exit cost accruals for the three months ended March 31, 2012:


Three months ended March 31, 2012	Lease Obligations			Severance and Other			Total
Accrued exit costs, beginning of period	$	8,264		$	1,831		$	10,095
Interest accretion		74			—			74
Cash payments, net of sublease income		(445	)		(1,149	)		(1,594	)

Accrued exit costs, end of period	$	7,893		$	682		$	8,575

There were no accruals for exit costs for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

- 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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Retirement Plan

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Retirement Plan [Abstract]

Retirement Plan

5.	Retirement Plan

We have a noncontributory, unfunded retirement plan for certain officers and other key employees (the Retirement Plan). 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. As a result, we recognized a curtailment loss of $234 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The reduction of the projected benefit obligation as a result of the amendment was less than $1 million.

The components of net periodic benefit cost, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, are as follows:


Three months ended March 31,	2012		2011
Service cost	$	130	$	330
Interest cost		404		427
Amortization of prior service cost		—		70
Recognized net actuarial loss		257		71
Curtailment loss		234		—

Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,025	$	898

- Definition

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

Debt

We have $200 million of senior notes outstanding, which mature on April 15, 2016 and bear interest at 6.35% payable semi-annually (Senior Notes). 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%. As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the estimated fair value of the Senior Notes was $215.8 million and $217.0 million, and the related carrying amount was $207.0 million and $207.5 million. The estimated fair value interest rate used to compute the fair value of the Senior Notes at March 31, 2012 was 4.21%.

We have a $350 million revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and a syndicate of banks which expires on June 7, 2013 (the Revolving Credit Facility). Under this 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 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 March 31, 2012, 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.

- 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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Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

7.	Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was $19.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $18.5 million for the same period of 2011. The effective tax rate was 39.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to 39.2% for the same period of 2011.

- 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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Net Income Per Common Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Net Income Per Common Share [Abstract]

Net Income Per Common Share

8.	Net Income per Common Share

The following summarizes the calculation of net income per common share attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
*(in thousands, except per share data)*	2012			2011
Numerator:
Net income	$	29,360		$	28,740
Less: income allocated to unvested restricted shares		(234	)		(379	)

Net income attributable to common shareholders—basic		29,126			28,361
Add: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares—basic		96			141
Less: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares—diluted		(96	)		(141	)

Net income attributable to common shareholders—diluted	$	29,126		$	28,361


Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic		62,802			62,641
Dilutive shares—stock options		99			220

Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted		62,901			62,861


Net income per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	0.46		$	0.45
Diluted	$	0.46		$	0.45

Shareholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

9.	Shareholders' Equity

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 plans and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the first quarter of 2012, we repurchased in open-market transactions and retired approximately 125 thousand shares of our common stock for an aggregate of $3.8 million, or an average price per share of $30.08. Through March 31, 2011, no shares had been repurchased. As of March 31, 2012, we have approximately $30.1 million remaining under the repurchase program. 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

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

10.

Commitments and Contingencies

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 totaled $2.5 million as of March 31, 2012. 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: Remainder of 2012 – $0.8 million; 2013 – $1.0 million; and 2014 – $0.7 million. None of these contingent obligations were accrued at March 31, 2012, as we do not consider any of them probable. We deferred the recognition of fees that are contingent upon the company's future performance under the terms of these contracts. As of March 31, 2012, $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 March 31, 2012, 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 direct-to-consumer 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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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

11.

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.


For the three months ended March 31, 2012	Owens & Minor, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Statements of Income
Net revenue	$	—		$	2,217,882		$	1,340		$	(1,340	)	$	2,217,882
Cost of goods sold		—			2,003,578			1,265			(1,289	)		2,003,554

Gross margin		—			214,304			75			(51	)		214,328
Selling, general and administrative expenses		472			154,669			431			—			155,572
Depreciation and amortization		—			8,564			14			—			8,578
Other operating (income) expense, net		—			(1,696	)		2			—			(1,694	)

Operating (loss) earnings		(472	)		52,767			(372	)		(51	)		51,872
Interest expense, net		2,769			630			23			—			3,422

(Loss) income before income taxes		(3,241	)		52,137			(395	)		(51	)		48,450
Income tax (benefit) provision		(1,271	)		20,444			(83	)		—			19,090
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		31,330			—			—			(31,330	)		—

Net income (loss)	$	29,360		$	31,693		$	(312	)	$	(31,381	)	$	29,360


For the three months ended March 31, 2011	Owens & Minor, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Statements of Income
Net revenue	$	—		$	2,123,689		$	126		$	—		$	2,123,815
Cost of goods sold		—			1,913,024			16			—			1,913,040

Gross margin		—			210,665			110			—			210,775
Selling, general and administrative expenses		439			150,242			292			—			150,973
Depreciation and amortization		—			8,767			—			—			8,767
Other operating expense (income), net		147			(102	)		(7	)		—			38

Operating (loss) earnings		(586	)		51,758			(175	)		—			50,997
Interest expense, net		2,825			876			16			—			3,717

(Loss) income before income taxes		(3,411	)		50,882			(191	)		—			47,280
Income tax (benefit) provision		(1,338	)		19,953			(75	)		—			18,540
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		30,813			—			—			(30,813	)		—

Net income (loss)	$	28,740		$	30,929		$	(116	)	$	(30,813	)	$	28,740


March 31, 2012	Owens & Minor, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	200,533		$	11,772		$	1,622		$	—		$	213,927
Accounts and notes receivable, net		—			498,088			226			701			499,015
Merchandise inventories		—			724,257			—			(51	)		724,206
Other current assets		49			67,263			36			(701	)		66,647

Total current assets		200,582			1,301,380			1,884			(51	)		1,503,795
Property and equipment, net		—			107,528			177			—			107,705
Goodwill, net		—			247,271			1,227			—			248,498
Intangible assets, net		—			21,547			—			—			21,547
Due from O&M and subsidiaries		—			182,997			40,710			(223,707	)		—
Advances to and investments in consolidated subsidiaries		1,174,274			—			—			(1,174,274	)		—
Other assets, net		732			42,401			132			—			43,265

Total assets	$	1,375,588		$	1,903,124		$	44,130		$	(1,398,032	)	$	1,924,810


Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	—		$	536,661		$	853		$	—		$	537,514
Accrued payroll and related liabilities		—			10,430			41			—			10,471
Deferred income taxes		—			39,437			—			—			39,437
Other accrued liabilities		10,037			94,736			83			—			104,856

Total current liabilities		10,037			681,264			977			—			692,278
Long-term debt, excluding current portion		207,048			5,237			—			—			212,285
Due to O&M and subsidiaries		223,707			—			—			(223,707	)		—
Intercompany debt		—			138,890			—			(138,890	)		—
Deferred income taxes		—			23,505			—			—			23,505
Other liabilities		—			60,816			—			—			60,816

Total liabilities		440,792			909,712			977			(362,597	)		988,884


Equity
Common stock		127,041			—			1,500			(1,500	)		127,041
Paid-in capital		183,390			242,024			64,314			(306,338	)		183,390
Retained earnings (deficit)		631,521			758,744			(23,791	)		(734,953	)		631,521
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(7,156	)		(7,356	)		—			7,356			(7,156	)

Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders' equity		934,796			993,412			42,023			(1,035,435	)		934,796
Noncontrolling interest		—			—			1,130			—			1,130

Total equity		934,796			993,412			43,153			(1,035,435	)		935,926

Total liabilities and equity	$	1,375,588		$	1,903,124		$	44,130		$	(1,398,032	)	$	1,924,810


December 31, 2011	Owens & Minor, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	120,010		$	14,809		$	1,119		$	—		$	135,938
Accounts and notes receivable, net		—			506,633			125			—			506,758
Merchandise inventories		—			806,281			85			—			806,366
Other current assets		139			76,696			35			(107	)		76,763

Total current assets		120,149			1,404,419			1,364			(107	)		1,525,825
Property and equipment, net		—			107,878			183			—			108,061
Goodwill, net		—			247,271			1,227			—			248,498
Intangible assets, net		—			22,142			—			—			22,142
Due from O&M and subsidiaries		—			—			40,888			(40,888	)		—
Advances to and investments in consolidated subsidiaries		1,142,592			—			—			(1,142,592	)		—
Other assets, net		779			41,373			137			—			42,289

Total assets	$	1,263,520		$	1,823,083		$	43,799		$	(1,183,587	)	$	1,946,815


Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	113,100		$	462,604		$	89		$	—		$	575,793
Accrued payroll and related liabilities		—			20,653			15			—			20,668
Deferred income taxes		—			42,296			—			—			42,296
Other accrued liabilities		6,505			86,980			230			(107	)		93,608

Total current liabilities		119,605			612,533			334			(107	)		732,365
Long-term debt, excluding current portion		207,480			5,201			—			—			212,681
Due to O&M and subsidiaries		18,348			22,540			—			(40,888	)		—
Intercompany debt		—			138,890			—			(138,890	)		—
Deferred income taxes		—			21,894			—			—			21,894
Other liabilities		—			60,658			—			—			60,658

Total liabilities		345,433			861,716			334			(179,885	)		1,027,598


Equity
Common stock		126,900			—			1,500			(1,500	)		126,900
Paid-in capital		179,052			242,024			64,314			(306,338	)		179,052
Retained earnings (deficit)		619,629			727,050			(23,479	)		(703,571	)		619,629
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(7,494	)		(7,707	)		—			7,707			(7,494	)

Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders' equity		918,087			961,367			42,335			(1,003,702	)		918,087
Noncontrolling interest		—			—			1,130			—			1,130

Total equity		918,087			961,367			43,465			(1,003,702	)		919,217

Total liabilities and equity	$	1,263,520		$	1,823,083		$	43,799		$	(1,183,587	)	$	1,946,815


Three months ended March 31, 2012	Owens & Minor, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subisidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	29,360		$	31,693		$	(312	)	$	(31,381	)	$	29,360
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash (used for) provided by operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(31,330	)		—			—			31,330			—
Depreciation and amortization		—			8,564			14			—			8,578
Provision for LIFO reserve		—			5,223			—			—			5,223
Share-based compensation expense		—			2,385			—			—			2,385
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable		—			190			—			—			190
Deferred income tax benefit		—			(1,465	)		—			—			(1,465	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable		—			8,355			(101	)		(701	)		7,553
Merchandise inventories		—			76,801			85			51			76,937
Accounts payable		(113,100	)		74,057			764			—			(38,279	)
Net change in other assets and liabilities		3,622			7,408			(122	)		701			11,609
Other, net		(423	)		230			(1	)		—			(194	)

Cash (used for) provided by operating activities		(111,871	)		213,441			327			—			101,897


Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment		—			(4,534	)		(2	)		—			(4,536	)
Additions to computer software and intangible assets		—			(3,840	)		—			—			(3,840	)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment		—			99			—			—			99

Cash used for investing activities		—			(8,275	)		(2	)		—			(8,277	)


Financing activities:
Change in intercompany advances		207,520			(207,698	)		178			—			—
Cash dividends paid		(14,001	)		—			—			—			(14,001	)
Cash paid for share repurchases		(3,750	)		—			—			—			(3,750	)
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation		690			—			—			—			690
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		3,371			—			—			—			3,371
Other, net		(1,436	)		(505	)		—			—			(1,941	)

Cash provided by (used for) financing activities		192,394			(208,203	)		178			—			(15,631	)


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		80,523			(3,037	)		503			—			77,989
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		120,010			14,809			1,119			—			135,938

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	200,533		$	11,772		$	1,622		$	—		$	213,927


Three months ended March 31, 2011	Owens & Minor, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-guarantor Subisidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	28,740		$	30,929		$	(116	)	$	(30,813	)	$	28,740
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(30,813	)		—			—			30,813			—
Depreciation and amortization		—			8,767			—			—			8,767
Provision for LIFO reserve		—			11,265			—			—			11,265
Share-based compensation expense		—			3,021			—			—			3,021
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable		—			359			—			—			359
Deferred income tax benefit		—			(1,830	)		—			—			(1,830	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable		313			(49,699	)		—			—			(49,386	)
Merchandise inventories		—			(20,695	)		—			—			(20,695	)
Accounts payable		—			72,741			1			—			72,742
Net change in other assets and liabilities		3,595			(12,233	)		(1	)		—			(8,639	)
Other, net		197			(22	)		—			—			175

Cash provided by (used for) operating activities		2,032			42,603			(116	)		—			44,519


Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment		—			(4,128	)		—			—			(4,128	)
Additions to computer software and intangible assets		—			(3,010	)		—			—			(3,010	)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment		—			41			—			—			41

Cash used for investing activities		—			(7,097	)		—			—			(7,097	)


Financing activities:
Change in intercompany advances		27,916			(28,149	)		233			—			—
Cash dividends paid		(12,786	)		—			—			—			(12,786	)
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation		874			—			—			—			874
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		3,594			—			—			—			3,594
Other, net		—			(2,366	)		—			—			(2,366	)

Cash provided by (used for) financing activities		19,598			(30,515	)		233			—			(10,684	)


Discontinued operations:
Operating cash flows		—			—			(101	)		—			(101	)

Net cash used for discontinued operations		—			—			(101	)		—			(101	)


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		21,630			4,991			16			—			26,637
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		156,897			2,316			—			—			159,213

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	178,527		$	7,307		$	16		$	—		$	185,850

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

12.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There has been no change in our significant accounting policies from those contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, except as discussed below.

We adopted an Accounting Standard Update (ASU) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for fair value measurement. This update amends and clarifies certain measurement principles and disclosure requirements for fair value measurement. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations

We adopted 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. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial position or result of operations.

We adopted 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. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Basis Of Presentation And Use Of Estimates (Policy)	3 Months Ended
Basis Of Presentation And Use Of Estimates (Policy)	Mar. 31, 2012
Basis Of Presentation And Use Of Estimates [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Owens & Minor, Inc. and the subsidiaries it controls (we, us, or our) and contain all adjustments (which are comprised only of normal recurring accruals and use of estimates) necessary to conform 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. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Use Of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Fair Value (Policy)	3 Months Ended
Fair Value (Policy)	Mar. 31, 2012
Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair Value	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. The fair value of 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 Note 6 for the fair value of long-term debt.

Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Schedule Of Intangible Assets


	Customer Relationships			Other Intangibles			Total
At March 31, 2012:
Gross intangible assets	$	31,622		$	4,720		$	36,342
Accumulated amortization		(10,159	)		(4,636	)		(14,795	)

Net intangible assets	$	21,463		$	84		$	21,547


At December 31, 2011:
Gross intangible assets	$	31,622		$	4,720		$	36,342
Accumulated amortization		(9,569	)		(4,631	)		(14,200	)

Net intangible assets	$	22,053		$	89		$	22,142

Exit And Realignment Costs (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Exit And Realignment Costs [Abstract]

Summary Of Accrued Exit Costs


Three months ended March 31, 2012	Lease Obligations			Severance and Other			Total
Accrued exit costs, beginning of period	$	8,264		$	1,831		$	10,095
Interest accretion		74			—			74
Cash payments, net of sublease income		(445	)		(1,149	)		(1,594	)

Accrued exit costs, end of period	$	7,893		$	682		$	8,575

Retirement Plan (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Retirement Plan [Abstract]

Components Of Net Periodic Pension Cost


Three months ended March 31,	2012		2011
Service cost	$	130	$	330
Interest cost		404		427
Amortization of prior service cost		—		70
Recognized net actuarial loss		257		71
Curtailment loss		234		—

Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,025	$	898

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of one or more of the entity's defined benefit pension plans or one or more other defined benefit postretirement plans, separately for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans including the entity's schedule of fair value of plan assets for defined benefit or other postretirement plans.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 132R
-Paragraph 5, 6, 7
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 158
-Paragraph 4, 7, 16, 20, 21
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 20
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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 132R
-Paragraph 5
-Subparagraph d
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+ Details

Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Net Income Per Common Share [Abstract]

Summary Of Calculation Of Net Income Per Common Share


	Three Months Ended March 31,
*(in thousands, except per share data)*	2012			2011
Numerator:
Net income	$	29,360		$	28,740
Less: income allocated to unvested restricted shares		(234	)		(379	)

Net income attributable to common shareholders—basic		29,126			28,361
Add: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares—basic		96			141
Less: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares—diluted		(96	)		(141	)

Net income attributable to common shareholders—diluted	$	29,126		$	28,361


Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic		62,802			62,641
Dilutive shares—stock options		99			220

Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted		62,901			62,861


Net income per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	0.46		$	0.45
Diluted	$	0.46		$	0.45

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Income