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): August 19, 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 --------------------------------- (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 AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On August 19, 2003 and August 20, 2003, respectively, CryoLife, Inc. ("CryoLife") issued press releases relating to the appointment of Thomas J. Lynch, J.D., Ph.D., as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance, and Gregory Ray, M.D., as Associate Medical Director. CryoLife hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its Press Releases dated August 19, 2003 and August 20, 2003, respectively, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated August 19, 2003 99.2 Press Release dated August 20, 2003 2 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: August 21, 2003 By: /s/ D. Ashley Lee -------------------------------------- Name: D. Ashley Lee Title: Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description Page -------------- ----------- ---- 99.1 Press Release dated August 19, 2003 5 99.2 Press Release dated August 20, 2003 7 4