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accession: "0000784199-24-000265"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AORT"
cik: "0000784199"
company_name: "ARTIVION, INC."
filed_at: "2024-12-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T23:56:51.889353+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Artivion changes conversion settlement method on its 4.25% Convertible Notes due 2025 to Physical Settlement

## Summary
- On Dec 23, 2024, Artivion notified holders it is changing the default settlement method for its convertible notes to Physical Settlement.
- All conversions after the notice date will be settled by delivering shares of common stock instead of cash or a combination.
- The notes are the 4.250% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 governed by the Indenture dated June 23, 2020.
- The change affects dilution: conversions will now increase outstanding share count rather than reduce cash.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000784199-24-000265
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AORT
- cik: 0000784199
- company_name: ARTIVION, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-12-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/784199/000078419924000265/0000784199-24-000265-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/784199/000078419924000265/aort-20241223.htm

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