UNITED STATES 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 8, 2001 Cytomedix, Inc. ---------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-28443 23-3011702 -------- ------- ---------- (State of (Commission (IRS Employer Organization) File Number) Identification No.) Three Parkway North Deerfield, Illinois 60015 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (847) 405-7800 -------------- Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership -------------------------- On August 7, 2001, Cytomedix, Inc. (the "Company") filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (Case No. 01- 27610). Pursuant to the bankruptcy filing, the Company has remained in possession of its assets and properties, and the Company's business and affairs will continue to be managed by the Company's directors and officers, subject in each case to the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. Item 5. Other Events ------------ Not applicable Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. Not applicable. (b) Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. Not applicable. SIGNATURES 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 thereunto duly authorized. Cytomedix, Inc. By: /s/ James A. Cour ------------------- James A. Cour Chief Executive Officer and President Date: August 8, 2001