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) April 25, 2000 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 On April 25, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2000. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated April 25, 2000. 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: May 2, 2000 NOVOSTE CORPORATION --------------------------------- (Registrant) By: /s/ WILLIAM A. HAWKINS --------------------------------- William A. Hawkins Chief Executive Officer