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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) February 27, 2009
CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| California
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000-28288
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77-0223740 |
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(State or other
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incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 11 Musick, Irvine CA
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92618 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 420-1800
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Cardiogenesis Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Consulting Agreement (the
“Agreement”) with Dr. Marvin Slepian, a member of the Company’s board of directors, dated February
27, 2009 and effective as of January 1, 2009. Pursuant to the Agreement, Dr. Slepian will provide
consulting services relating to basic and clinical scientific initiatives as well as development of
certain scientific and educational materials. In consideration for such services, the Company will
pay Dr. Slepian $50,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Agreement expires December 31,
2009, but may be terminated by either party upon 10 days written notice.
The foregoing summary does not purport to be a complete description of the terms of the
Agreement and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Agreement, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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10.1
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Consulting Agreement, dated February 27, 2009, by and
between Cardiogenesis Corporation and Dr. Marvin Slepian. |
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.
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CARDIOGENESIS CORPORATION
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| March 5, 2009 |
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/s/ William Abbott
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William Abbott |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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10.1
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Consulting Agreement, dated February 27, 2009, by and
between Cardiogenesis Corporation and Dr. Marvin Slepian. |