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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K
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                                 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 4, 2005

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                                 CRYOLIFE, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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                FLORIDA                                 1-13165                              59-2417093
     (State or Other Jurisdiction              (Commission File Number)                     (IRS Employer
           of Incorporation)                                                             Identification No.)


              1655 ROBERTS BOULEVARD, N.W., KENNESAW, GEORGIA 30144
               (Address of principal executive office) (zip code)

       REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (770) 419-3355

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ITEM 2.02 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 4, 2005, CryoLife issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. CryoLife hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its Press Release dated August 4, 2005, 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 Releases. For further information on other risk factors, please refer to the "Risk Factors" contained in CryoLife's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, CryoLife's Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-121406), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and any subsequent SEC filings. CryoLife disclaims any obligation or duty to update or modify these forward-looking statements. Included in Exhibit 99.1, as attached, is the following non-GAAP financial measure: o Adjusted net loss excluding a charge for settlement of the shareholder class action lawsuit and a non-cash charge for the change in the value of the derivative related to the Company's 6% convertible preferred stock* * Adjusted net loss excluding a charge for settlement of the shareholder class action lawsuit and a non-cash charge for the change in the value of the derivative related to the Company's 6% convertible preferred stock is presented and deemed useful by management in order to present the Company's 2005 results as more readily comparable to its 2004 results. The Company's 2004 numbers do not include charges attributable to the settlement of the shareholder class action lawsuit nor non-cash charges for the change in the value of the derivative related to the Company's 6% convertible preferred stock. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated August 4, 2005 2

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, CryoLife, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CRYOLIFE, INC. Date: August 4, 2005 By: /s/ D. Ashley Lee ----------------------------------- Name: D. Ashley Lee Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer 3

EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated August 4, 2005 4

                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: JOSEPH T. SCHEPERS
         VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
         (770) 419-3355


              CRYOLIFE'S SECOND QUARTER 2005 REVENUES INCREASED 12%
                            OVER SECOND QUARTER 2004

 STRONG GROWTH IN INTERNATIONAL BIOGLUE SALES AND ORTHOPAEDIC TISSUE PROCESSING
     REVENUES IN SECOND QUARTER OF 2005 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER OF 2004

ATLANTA...  (AUGUST 4, 2005)...  CRYOLIFE,  INC. (NYSE: CRY), a biomaterials and
biosurgical device company, announced today that second quarter revenues of 2005
increased 12% to $17.2 million  compared to $15.3 million in the second  quarter
of 2004.  The net loss in the second  quarter of 2005 was $14.4 million or $0.61
per fully  diluted  common share.  Excluding an $11.8 million  ($0.49 per common
share)  charge for  settlement  of the  shareholder  class action  lawsuit and a
$902,000 ($0.04 per common share) non-cash charge for the change in the value of
the derivative  related to the Company's 6%  convertible  preferred  stock,  the
adjusted  net loss for the second  quarter of 2005 was $1.7 million or $0.08 per
fully diluted common share.  The net loss in the second quarter of 2004 was $3.4
million or $0.14 per fully diluted common share.

     Revenues for the first six months of 2005  increased  15% to $34.9  million
compared to $30.4 million in the first six months of 2004.  The net loss for the
first six  months of 2005 was $15.7  million or $0.68 per fully  diluted  common
share. Excluding an $11.8 million ($0.50 per common share) charge for settlement
of the shareholder  class action lawsuit and a $784,000 ($0.03 per common share)
non-cash  charge  for the change in the value of the  derivative  related to the
Company's 6% convertible  preferred  stock,  the adjusted net loss for the first
half of 2005 was $3.2 million or $0.15 per fully diluted  common share.  The net
loss for the first  six  months  of 2004 was  $10.4  million  or $0.46 per fully
diluted common share.

     Steven G. Anderson,  President and CEO of CryoLife,  Inc.  stated,  "In the
second  quarter,  our  international  sales increased 21% compared to the second
quarter of 2004 and we are pursuing additional growth  opportunities  around the
world.  The  Company is  increasing  its  efforts  to  continue  to develop  and
introduce new products outside the U.S. New marketing and sales  initiatives are
planned in South America, India, China and Russia."

     In the  second  quarter  of 2005,  BioGlue(R)  sales  increased  7% to $9.6
million  compared to $9.0 million in the second  quarter of 2004.  U.S.  BioGlue
sales were $7.1 million in the second  quarter of 2005  compared to $7.0 million
for the same period of 2004.  International  BioGlue  sales were $2.5 million in
the second quarter of 2005 compared to $2.0 million for the same period of 2004.


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Tissue processing revenues increased 21% to $7.4 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2004. Cardiac tissue processing revenues were $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $2.8 million in the second quarter of 2004. Vascular tissue processing revenues were $2.7 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2004. Orthopaedic tissue processing revenues were $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $574,000 in the second quarter of 2004. Total product and tissue processing gross margins in the second quarter of 2005 were 53% compared to 38% in second quarter of 2004. The tissue processing gross margins were 17% in the second quarter of 2005 compared to a negative 25% in the second quarter of 2004. General, administrative, and marketing expenses were $21.6 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $9.7 million in the same period of 2004. General, administrative, and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2005 were negatively affected by the $11.8 million charge for settlement of the shareholder class action lawsuit. R&D expenses were approximately $900,000 in the second quarters of 2005 and 2004. In the third quarter of 2005, total tissue processing and product revenues are expected to be $17.0 to $18.6 million. BioGlue revenues are expected to be $9.4 to $10.0 million and tissue processing revenues are expected to be $7.3 to $8.3 million in the third quarter of 2005. Bioprosthetic cardiovascular and vascular device revenues are expected to be approximately $300,000 in the third quarter of 2005. The Company expects tissue processing and product revenues to increase to $70.0 to $73.0 million for the full year 2005. The Company expects BioGlue revenues to be $39.0 to $40.0 million and tissue processing revenues to be $30.0 to $32.0 million for the full year 2005. Bioprosthetic cardiovascular and vascular device revenues are expected to be approximately $1.0 million in 2005. The Company expects general, administrative, and marketing expenses to be $10.0 to $11.0 million in the third quarter of 2005, and $52.0 to $54.0 million for the full year of 2005. The Company expects research and development expenses to be approximately $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2005 and $4.0 to $5.0 million for the full year 2005. As of June 30, 2005, the Company had approximately $22.1 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. The Company expects to pay approximately 6

$8.0 million, net of insurance proceeds, in the third or fourth quarter of 2005 for the settlement of the shareholder class action lawsuit. THE COMPANY WILL HOLD A TELECONFERENCE CALL AND LIVE WEB CAST AT 11:15 A.M. EASTERN TIME, AUGUST 4, 2005, TO DISCUSS SECOND QUARTER 2005 FINANCIAL RESULTS FOLLOWED BY A QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION HOSTED BY STEVEN G. ANDERSON, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. TO LISTEN TO THE LIVE TELECONFERENCE PLEASE DIAL 973-935-2981 A FEW MINUTES PRIOR TO 11:15 A.M. NO IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS REQUIRED. A REPLAY OF THE TELECONFERENCE WILL BE AVAILABLE AUGUST 4, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2005, AND CAN BE ACCESSED BY CALLING (TOLL FREE) 877-519-4471 OR 973-341-3080. THE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FOR THE REPLAY IS 6291248. THE LIVE WEB CAST CAN BE ACCESSED BY GOING TO THE INVESTOR RELATIONS SECTION OF THE CRYOLIFE WEB SITE AT WWW.CRYOLIFE.COM. 7

ABOUT CRYOLIFE, INC. 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. 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 the Company's increased efforts to develop and introduce new products outside the U.S. may be unsuccessful, that 2005 revenues and expenses may not meet its expectations, the possibility that the FDA could impose additional restrictions on the Company's operations, require a recall, or prevent the Company from processing and distributing tissues or manufacturing and distributing other products, that the protein hydrogel products under development may not be commercially feasible, that the Company may not have sufficient borrowing or other capital availability to fund its business, 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 other 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 claims against it, it may be forced to cease operations or seek protection under applicable bankruptcy laws, changes in laws and 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, 2004, its registration statement on Form S-3 (Reg. No. 333-121406) and the Company's other SEC filings. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements. 8

CRYOLIFE, INC. Unaudited Financial Highlights (In thousands, except share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, --------------------------- --------------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Revenues: Products $ 9,846 $ 9,203 $ 19,973 $ 18,062 Human tissue preservation services 7,352 6054 14,890 12,279 Research grants - 57 - 59 ---------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total revenues 17,198 15,314 34,863 30,400 Costs and expenses: Products 2,079 1,894 4,195 3,841 Human tissue preservation services 6,070 7,543 11,969 16,646 General, administrative, and marketing 21,585 9,693 31,641 19,841 Research and development 929 891 1,850 1,812 Interest expense 88 59 143 102 Interest income (167) (64) (242) (130) Change in valuation of derivative 902 - 784 - Other expense, net 45 21 175 37 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total costs and expenses 31,531 20,037 50,515 42,149 Loss before income taxes (14,333) (4,723) (15,652) (11,749) Income tax expense (benefit) 46 (1,371) 84 (1,371) ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Net loss $ (14,379) $ (3,352) $ (15,736) $ (10,378) ============ ============ ============ ============ Effect of preferred stock (244) - (290) - ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Net loss applicable to common shares $ (14,623) $ (3,352) $ (16,026) $ (10,378) ============ ============ ============ ============ Loss per common share: Basic $ (0.61) $ (0.14) $ (0.68) $ (0.46) =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted $ (0.61) $ (0.14) $ (0.68) $ (0.46) =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 23,905 23,252 23,676 22,747 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted 23,905 23,252 23,676 22,747 =========== =========== =========== =========== Revenues from: BioGlue $ 9,552 $ 8,962 $ 19,423 $ 17,605 Cardiovascular 3,518 2,831 7,268 6,261 Vascular 2,740 2,649 5,456 5,135 Orthopaedic 1,094 574 2,166 883 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total preservation services 7,352 6,054 14,890 12,279 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Bioprosthetic devices 294 241 550 455 Other - 57 - 61 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total revenues $ 17,198 $ 15,314 $ 34,863 $ 30,400 =========== =========== =========== ===========- Domestic revenues $ 14,394 $ 12,987 $ 29,584 $ 25,981 International revenues 2,805 2,327 5,279 4,419 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total revenues $ 17,198 $ 15,314 $ 34,863 $ 30,400 =========== =========== =========== =========== 9

CRYOLIFE, INC. Unaudited Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Loss (In thousands, except share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, --------------------------- --------------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net loss - as reported $ (14,379) $ (3,352) $ (15,736) $ (10,378) Add back adjustments to net loss: Settlement of class action lawsuit 11,750 - 11,750 - Change in valuation of derivative 902 - 784 - ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Adjusted net loss $ (1,727) $ (3,352) $ (3,202) $ (10,378) Effect of preferred stock (244) - (290) - ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------- Adjusted net loss applicable to common shares $ (1,971) $ (3,352) $ (3,492) $ (10,378) ============ ============ ============ ============ Adjusted loss per common share: Basic $ (0.08) $ (0.14) $ (0.15) $ (0.46) =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted $ (0.08) $ (0.14) $ (0.15) $ (0.46) =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 23,905 23,252 23,676 22,747 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted 23,905 23,252 23,676 22,747 =========== =========== =========== =========== 10

CRYOLIFE, INC. Financial Highlights (In thousands) Unaudited Audited June 30, Dec. 31, 2005 2004 ------------ ----------- Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, $ 22,123 $ 9,232 at market, and restricted securities Trade receivables, net 10,550 8,293 Other receivables 18,069 3,957 Deferred preservation costs, net 10,425 8,822 Inventories 4,267 4,767 Total assets 103,368 73,261 Shareholders' equity 52,568 49,660 11