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) December 28, 2001 ----------------- NOVOSTE CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 0-20727 59-2787476 ----------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification) 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 ------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (770) 717-0904 -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events December 19, 2001 Novoste Corporation (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing that William A. Hawkins has resigned as the Registrant's President and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements And Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated December 19, 2001. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Dated: December 28, 2001 NOVOSTE CORPORATION ------------------- (Registrant) By: /S/ EDWIN B. CORDELL, JR. -------------------------- Edwin B. Cordell, Jr. Vice President - Finance