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 5, 2003


                                 CRYOLIFE, INC.
               (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

                         Commission File Number: 1-13165

            FLORIDA                                       59-2417093
 (State or other jurisdiction of               (IRS Employer Identification No.)
         incorporation)



      1655 ROBERTS BOULEVARD N.W.
         KENNESAW, GEORGIA                                  30144
 (Address of principal executive offices)                 (Zip Code)



        Registrant's telephone number including area code: (770) 419-3355



          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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 5, 2003 ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION The information provided pursuant to this Item 12 is to be considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") and incorporated by reference into those filings of CryoLife, Inc. ("CryoLife") that provide for the incorporation of all reports and documents filed by CryoLife under the Exchange Act. On August 5, 2003, CryoLife issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. CryoLife hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its Press Release dated August 5, 2003, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Except as otherwise provided in the press release, the press release speaks only as of the date of such press release and such press release shall not create any implication that the affairs of CryoLife have continued unchanged since such date. Except for the historical information contained in this report, the statements made by CryoLife are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. All such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. CryoLife's future financial performance could differ significantly from the expectations of management and from results expressed or implied in the Press Release. For further information on other risk factors, please refer to the "Risk Factors" contained in the press release and in CryoLife's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CryoLife disclaims any obligation or duty to update or modify these forward-looking statements. 2

SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CRYOLIFE, INC. Date: August 5, 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 5, 2003 5

                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1

CRYOLIFE(R) REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2003 FINANCIAL RESULTS

BIOGLUE(R) SALES GROWTH CONTINUES EXPANDING  DISTRIBUTION OF ORTHOPAEDIC TISSUES
IN AUGUST INCREASED PROCUREMENT OF CARDIAC, VASCULAR, AND ORTHOPAEDIC TISSUE

ATLANTA, Aug 5, 2003  /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE:
CRY), a human tissue  processing and bio-surgical  device company today reported
financial results for the second quarter 2003.

Revenues  for the second  quarter  2003 were  $15.7  million  compared  to $23.3
million in the second  quarter 2002.  Net loss in the second quarter of 2003 was
$22.3 million,  which included $12.5 million in additional  pre-tax accruals for
the uninsured  portion of estimated  potential  legal fees and settlement  costs
related to the Company's  product  liability  lawsuits and claims that have been
incurred,  but not reported.  This estimate does not reflect  actual  settlement
arrangements  or  final  judgments,  which  may  vary  significantly  from  this
estimate.  The loss also  reflects  $11.4  million  related  to  establishing  a
valuation  allowance against deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2003. Except for
these items the net loss would have been approximately $2.5(1) million.

On a fully diluted basis,  loss per common share for the second quarter 2003 was
$1.14 per  share  compared  to a loss of $0.28 per share for the same  period in
2002.  Except for the items  discussed  above,  loss per common share would have
been $0.13(2) per share in the second quarter 2003.

Revenues for the first half of 2003 were $31.6 million compared to $48.7 million
in the first  half of 2002.  The loss for the first six months of 2003 was $22.8
million  compared to a net loss of $2.4 million in the same period last year. On
a fully diluted  basis,  the loss per common share was $1.16 compared to a $0.13
loss per common share in the first half 2002.

In the second  quarter of 2003,  BioGlue  sales  increased  30% in the U.S.  and
internationally  to $6.8 million  compared to $5.3 million in the second quarter
2002.  In the U.S.,  BioGlue  is used for  surgical  repair of large  vessels in
conjunction  with  sutures and  staples.  BioGlue is  approved  in the  European
Community  and  Canada for  surgical  repair of  vascular  and  additional  soft
tissues,   including   cardiac,    pulmonary,   dura   matter,   abdominal   and
gastrointestinal.

Tissue  processing  revenues  were $8.6  million in the second  quarter of 2003,
compared to $9.1  million in the first  quarter of 2003.  If first  quarter 2003
revenues are adjusted to exclude a favorable  adjustment to the estimated tissue
recall returns of $848,000,  the quarter over quarter increase is 4%(3). Cardiac
tissue  revenues were $5.0 million in the second quarter 2003,  compared to $4.7
million in the first quarter of 2003. If first quarter  revenues are adjusted to
exclude a  favorable  adjustment  to the  estimated  tissue  recall  returns  of
$92,000,  the quarter over quarter  increase is 9%(3).  Vascular tissue revenues
were $3.3 million in the second  quarter  2003,  compared to $4.3 million in the
first  quarter of 2003. If first quarter 2003 revenues are adjusted to exclude a
favorable  adjustment to the estimated  tissue recall  returns of $711,000,  the
quarter over quarter decrease is 7%(3).


"Since its inception in 1984, the Company has processed tissue from over 70,000 donors. In the second quarter we have seen positive trends in our tissue procurement, which is essential for our future growth and success," said Steven G. Anderson, CryoLife President and CEO. The monthly average of procurement from human heart donors increased 12% in the second quarter 2003 compared to the first quarter of 2003 and the monthly average procurement from vascular tissue donors increased 53%. The Company resumed processing orthopaedic tissue in late February 2003. The Company is in discussions with the FDA about the type of submission that is necessary for SynerGraft(R) processed heart valves. The Company is processing heart valves without using the SynerGraft process until the FDA makes a decision regarding this matter. Regarding insurance coverage, the first layer of confirmed insurance coverage totaling $10 million of coverage has been used to defend and settle litigation. Approximately half of the $5 million second layer of confirmed insurance coverage remains available. As previously announced, an insurance company covering the $10 million third layer of coverage has indicated it will cover certain matters and intends to exclude certain matters. The Company is considering all its options to resolve this matter with the insurance company. Beginning in August of 2003, CryoLife began offering its boned orthopaedic tissue for distribution that was processed after February 2003 and its overall tissue processing revenues are expected to increase in the second half of 2003 compared to the first half of 2003. BioGlue sales should increase to $26-27 million for the full year 2003 versus $20.9 million in 2002. Full year 2003 total revenues for the Company are projected to be approximately $65-67 million. As of August 1, 2003 the Company had approximately $24.8 million in the aggregate of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and the Company will be required to pay off a term loan of $4.5 million by October 31, 2003. Founded in 1984, CryoLife, Inc. is a leader in the processing and distribution of implantable living human tissues for use in cardiovascular and vascular surgeries throughout the United States and Canada. The Company's BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive is FDA approved as an adjunct to sutures and staples for use in adult patients in open surgical repair of large vessels and is CE marked in the European Community and approved in Canada for use in soft tissue repair and approved in Australia for use in vascular and pulmonary sealing and repair. The Company also manufactures the SynerGraft(R) Vascular Graft, which is CE marked for distribution within the European Community. Statements made in this press release that look forward in time or that express management's beliefs, expectations or hopes are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These future events may not occur as and when expected, if at all, and, together with the Company's business, are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include that revenues may not meet expectations, that demand for CryoLife preserved tissues may never return to prior levels, the possibility that the FDA could impose additional restrictions on the Company's distribution of orthopaedic tissues, that FDA regulation of the Company's CryoValve SG and CryoVein SG may require significant time and expense, that the Company may not have sufficient borrowing or other capital availability to fund its business that present and future litigation may be resolved only by

substantial payments by the Company in excess of available insurance coverage since the outcomes of products liability, securities class action, and derivative cases are inherently uncertain, that pending litigation cannot be settled on terms acceptable to the Company, that the Company may not have sufficient resources to pay punitive damages which are not covered by insurance or liabilities in excess of available insurance, the possibility of severe decreases in the Company's revenues and working capital, that to the extent the Company does not have sufficient resources to pay the existing and future claims against it, it may be forced to cease operations or to obtain protection under applicable bankruptcy or insolvency laws, the possibility that CryoLife will not satisfactorily address the observations contained in the most recent Form 483 issued by the FDA, changes in laws and governmental regulations applicable to CryoLife and other risk factors detailed in CryoLife's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including CryoLife's Form 10-K filing for the year ended December 31, 2002, and the Company's other SEC filings. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements. (1) The $2.5 million is computed by subtracting from the $22.3 million net loss (i) the $12.5 million (product liability accrual) net of the tax effect of that accrual ($4.1 million), and (ii) the $11.4 million (deferred tax asset valuation allowance). These adjustments better illustrate the performance of the Company absent the expected impact of resolving pending and anticipated litigation, including anticipated shortfall in insurance coverage and the write off of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance. (2) The loss per share of $0.13 is computed by dividing $2.5 million (See footnote 1) by diluted weighted average shares outstanding of 19,675,000. (3) Excluding these favorable items from the first quarter of 2003 permits a clearer comparison to the second quarter of 2003 and illustrates the actual magnitude of changes in revenues from shipments of tissue. CRYOLIFE, INC. Unaudited Financial Highlights (In thousands, except share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2003 2002 2003 2002 Revenues: Human tissue preservation services $ 8,615 $17,536 $17,745 $37,774 Products 6,932 5,473 13,531 10,538 Distribution and grant 166 255 357 423 Total revenues 15,713 23,264 31,633 48,735 Costs and expenses: Human tissue preservation services 5,160 17,203 7,603 25,266 Products 2,006 1,843 3,647 4,078 General, administrative, and marketing 23,539 11,447 35,131 20,925 Research and

development 1,088 1,196 2,005 2,349 Interest expense 147 196 279 388 Interest income (116) (239) (247) (537) Other expense (income), net 166 (16) 140 (72) Total costs and expenses 31,990 31,630 48,558 52,397 Loss before income taxes (16,277) (8,366) (16,925) (3,662) Income tax expense (benefit) 6,069 (2,844) 5,855 (1,244) Net loss $ (22,346) $(5,522) $(22,780) $(2,418) Net loss per share: Basic $ (1.14) $(0.28) $(1.16) $(0.13) Diluted $ (1.14) $(0.28) $(1.16) $(0.13) Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 19,675 19,538 19,654 19,318 Diluted 19,675 19,538 19,654 19,318 Revenues from: Cardiovascular $ 5,036 $7,336 $9,761 $ 14,644 Vascular 3,299 4,641 7,554 11,658 Orthopaedic 280 5,559 430 11,472 Total cryopreservation 8,615 17,536 17,745 37,774 BioGlue 6,839 5,251 13,333 10,124 Implantable medical devices 93 222 198 414 Distribution and grant 166 255 357 423 Total revenues $ 15,713 $23,264 $31,633 $48,735 International revenues $ 1,847 $1,928 $3,557 $3,590 Domestic revenues 13,866 21,336 28,076 45,145 Total revenues $ 15,713 $23,264 $31,633 $48,735

CRYOLIFE, INC. Financial Highlights (In thousands) Unaudited Audited June 30 Dec. 31 2003 2002 ------------- -------------- Cash and cash equivalents $25,908 $24,860 and marketable securities, at market Trade receivables, net 8,260 6,930 Other receivables, net 616 11,824 Deferred preservation costs, net 9,559 4,332 Inventories 4,535 4,585 Total assets 95,006 106,414 Shareholders' equity 57,450 79,800 For additional information about the company, visit CryoLife's web site: http://www.cryolife.com. Contact: Joseph T. Schepers Rosa Herrera Vice President, Corporate Communications Fleishman Hillard (770) 419-3355 (404) 739-0153