SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 31, 2003
CRYOLIFE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-13165 59-2417093
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1655 Roberts Boulevard N.W., Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(770) 419-3355
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 31, 2003, CryoLife, Inc. issued a press release disclosing that it
had reached a settlement with the Estate of Brian Lykins. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 March 31, 2003 Press Release regarding settlement
of Lykins lawsuit
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, CryoLife
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
CRYOLIFE, INC.
Date: April 3, 2003 By: /s/ D.A. Lee
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Name: D. Ashley Lee
Title: Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 March 31, 2003 Press Release regarding settlement of
Lykins lawsuit
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