The U.S. Defense Dept. announced that Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) and Owens & Minor (NYSE:OMI) are among a number of companies set to receive contracts exceeding $1 billion. Dublin, Ohio-based Cardinal Health was awarded a maximum of $2.25 billion in a 30-month base contract. The company has three 30-month option periods for worldwide ordering and distribution of its […]
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Owens & Minor results mixed for Q3
Owens & Minor (NYSE:OMI) today reported third-quarter profits that beat the consensus forecast on Wall Street, but revenues were down year-over-year. The Mechanicsville, Va.-based healthcare logistics and medical supplies company reported profits of $1.2 million, or 2¢ per share, on sales of $2.40 billion for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2019, versus a loss of […]
The 20 largest medical device companies in the world
Consolidations continue to transform the roster of largest medical device companies in the world — as evidenced by the latest Big 100 list at our sister site Medical Design & Outsourcing. Overall, Big 100 companies saw $397.5 billion in sales during their most recent fiscal years, up 3.5% from the previous year. As companies continue to […]
Owens & Minor beats the Street on revenue, EPS in Q2 results
Owens & Minor (NYSE:OMI) posted second-quarter results yesterday that beat the consensus forecast on Wall Street and adjusted its outlook for the rest of the year. The Mechanicsville, Va.-based company reported profits of -$10.5 million, or -18¢ per share, on sales of $2.5 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2019, for a bottom-line […]
Owens & Minor slides on Q1 earnings miss
Owens & Minor (NYSE:OMI) shares are down today after the medical device company reported first-quarter earnings that missed the consensus forecast as it swung to red ink for the period. Richmond, Va.-based Owens & Minor posted losses of -$14.1 million, or -23¢ per share, on sales of $2.46 billion for the three months ended March […]
Medtronic taps Lennon as CIO | Personnel Moves – April 9, 2018
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said that it named Sean Lennon as its new chief information officer, set to take effect April 29. The Fridley, Minn.-based medtech giant said that Lennon will take over for Mike Hedges, who is retiring from the position after 19 years with Medtronic, including 10 as CIO. Prior to joining Medtronic, Lennon served as […]
Owens & Minor taps former Thermo Fisher CCO Pesicka as prez, CEO | Personnel Moves – February 27, 2019
Owens & Minor (NYSE:OMI) said this month that it named former Thermo Fisher Scientific chief commercial officer Edward Pesicka as its new prez & CEO, effective March 4. Pesicka will replace interim prez & CEO Robert Sledd, who will continue to serve as board chair, the Richmond, Va.-based company said. Prior to his position as chief […]
Owens & Minor dips on Q4, 2018 EPS miss
Shares in Owens & Minor (NYSE:OMI) fell today after the medical device maker missed earnings per share expectations on Wall Street with its fourth quarter and full year 2018 earnings results. The Richmond, Va.-based company posted losses of approximately $261.8 million, or $4.37 per share, on sales of approximately $2.54 billion for the three months ended […]
Owens & Minor inks distribution deal with Scripps Health
Owens & Minor (Mechanicsville, Va.) has signed a five-year medical and surgical supply distribution agreement with Scripps Health. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Scripps Health is a California-based healthcare system that treats more than 750,000 patients annually. Under the agreement, Owens & Minor will serve Scripps Health’s five acute-care hospital campuses and […]
Sanuwave confirms acting CEO Richardson as company head | Personnel Moves – December 12, 2018
Sanuwave said late last month that it lifted acting CEO and board chair Kevin Richardson to a permanent position in the corner office. Richardson joined the Suwanee, Ga.-based company in 2009 as board chair, and has served as acting CEO since 2014. He also served as managing partner of investment management firm Prides Capital from […]
Google taps ex-Geisinger CEO Feinberg to lead consolidated Google Health biz | Personnel Moves – November 14, 2018
Google (NSDQ:GOOG) has picked up former Geisinger Health CEO David Feinberg to lead its fragmented health divisions under the Google Health moniker, according to a recent CNBC report. The tech giant had been searching for a head for several months, with artificial intelligence head Jeff Dean heavily involved in the process, according to the report. Other […]