Owens & Minor, a global healthcare solutions company, completed the acquisition of Apria, a provider of integrated home healthcare equipment and related services, for $1.6bn. "I'm very excited about the acquisition of Apria, which will strengthen our total company value proposition. The combination of two complementary businesses in Byram Healthcare and Apria will enable us to better serve the entire patient journey - through the hospital and into the home - ultimately furthering our mission of Empowering Our Customers to Advance Healthcare. In addition, this transaction diversifies our total company revenue stream by expanding our presence in the higher-growth home healthcare market," Edward A. Pesicka, Owens & Minor, President and CEO.