Quarterly Dividends, Contingent Interest, Extended Sponsorships, New Appointments and Earnings Releases Schedules - Research Report on GNC, Omnicare, Patterson, Henry Schein, and Owens & Minor

NEW YORK, October 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting GNC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNC), Omnicare Inc. (NYSE: OCR), Patterson Companies Inc. (NASDAQ: PDCO), Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), and Owens & Minor Inc. (NYSE: OMI). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

GNC Holdings Inc. Research Report

On October 21, 2013, GNC Holdings Inc. (GNC) reported that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend for Q4 2013 of $0.15 per share of GNC's common stock, which will be payable on or about December 27, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 13, 2013. The Full Research Report on GNC Holdings Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/54b0_GNC]

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Omnicare Inc. Research Report

On October 18, 2013, Omnicare Inc. (Omnicare) reported that from September 15, 2013 to December 14, 2013, its Series A and Series B Trust Preferred Income Equity Redeemable Securities (the Trust PIERS) will, in accordance with the terms of the Trust PIERS, accrue contingent interest at a rate of 0.125% of the average trading price of the Trust PIERS for the five trading days ended September 12, 2013, along with the continued accrual of regular cash interest. The Company informed that contingent cash interest, which Omnicare has concluded to be an estimated $0.085 per $50 stated liquidation amount of Trust PIERS, will be payable to holders of the Trust PIERS as of the record date, which is December 13, 2013. The Company stated that payment of contingent cash interest is expected to be made on December 16, 2013. The Full Research Report on Omnicare Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/ef9e_OCR]

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Patterson Companies Inc. Research Report

On October 4, 2013, Patterson Companies Inc. (Patterson) reported that its subsidiary, Patterson Dental has renewed its Diamond Level Corporate Sponsorship of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM). The Company informed that the renewal of the stated agreement ensures that efforts to build initiatives and expand resources available to dental office managers and dental business professionals will continue through 2016. Tim Rogan, Patterson Dental Vice President of Marketing, Merchandise, commented, "Our relationship with the AADOM is so much more than a sponsorship. We've built a strong partnership that has resulted in enhanced resources and additional education for one of the key positions in the dental office - the office manager." AADOM's President, Heather Colicchio added, "Patterson's efforts have direct results. I can tell you firsthand that through these scholarships, Patterson Dental is changing the lives of several dental office managers by empowering them through education to be the best they can be personally and professionally. Patterson understands the crucial role the business team has in every successful practice and we are honored to have their continued leadership role as our Diamond Sponsor." The Full Research Report on Patterson Companies Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/1908_PDCO]

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Henry Schein, Inc. Research Report

On October 14, 2013, Henry Schein, Inc. (Henry Schein) announced that it has appointed Steve Klis to the newly created position of President, Henry Schein Global Practice Solutions. The Company informed that Klis, in his new role, will oversee the strategic and operational activities of Henry Schein's Global Practice Solutions business that provides a variety of customizable practice-management software solutions that are designed to aid practitioners create a better business while delivering quality patient care. According to the Company, prior to joining the Company, Mr. Klis worked with CareFusion Corporation for a decade and in his most recent role, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, International at CareFusion Corporation. Jim Harding, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Henry Schein, commented, "Our dental, medical and animal health customers around the world share a number of similar practice challenges, many of which can be effectively addressed through the technology tools that we offer. Steve will lead us in using our unique perspective of these three global markets to share technology best practices across market segments and country borders, with the goal of helping our customers increase practice efficiency and provide higher quality patient care." The Full Research Report on Henry Schein, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/7f38_HSIC ]

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Owens & Minor Inc. Research Report

On October 11, 2013, Owens & Minor Inc. (Owens & Minor) announced that it will report its Q3 2013 financial results on Monday, November 4, 2013, after close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company informed that its executives will also hold a conference call to discuss the results on the following day, Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The Company stated that the webcast of the call along with supplemental financial information will be available at the Investor Relations section of Owens & Minor's website. The Full Research Report on Owens & Minor Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/aa5a_OMI]

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