-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PY3OKZq2O/AETOCMyysV2wXI+N868dWNoLiwWBl+zoLH4+SDRPvJQlVs14i/reLr 3Kll+fGZYSpwaNNle7oiXg== 0000950134-04-014718.txt : 20041007 0000950134-04-014718.hdr.sgml : 20041007 20041007164027 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950134-04-014718 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20041007 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20041007 GROUP MEMBERS: G STACY SMITH GROUP MEMBERS: PATRICK P WALKER GROUP MEMBERS: REID S WALKER GROUP MEMBERS: WALKER SMITH CAPITAL (QP) LP GROUP MEMBERS: WALKER SMITH CAPITAL LP GROUP MEMBERS: WALKER SMITH INTERNATIONAL FUND LTD GROUP MEMBERS: WS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP GROUP MEMBERS: WS OPPORTUNITY FUND (QP) LP GROUP MEMBERS: WS OPPORTUNITY FUND INTERNATIONAL LTD GROUP MEMBERS: WS OPPORTUNITY FUND LP GROUP MEMBERS: WS VENTURES MANAGEMENT LP GROUP MEMBERS: WSV MANAGEMENT LLC FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WS CAPITAL LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001123407 IRS NUMBER: 752681594 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 880 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75201 BUSINESS PHONE: 2147566055 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WORLD HEART CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001024520 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTROMEDICAL & ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS [3845] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A6 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-50628 FILM NUMBER: 041070599 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 LASER STREET STREET 2: OTTAWA CITY: ONTARIO CANADA STATE: A6 ZIP: K2E 7V1 BUSINESS PHONE: 6132374278 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 LASER STREET STREET 2: OTTAWA CITY: ONTARIO CANADA STATE: A6 ZIP: K2E 7V1 SC 13G 1 d18971sc13g.htm SCHEDULE 13G sc13g
 

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*

World Heart Corporation

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

980905202

(Cusip Number)

September 15, 2004

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

        o Rule 13d-1 (b)

        x Rule 13d-1 (c)

        o Rule 13d-1 (d)

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the notes).

Taylor H. Wilson, Esq.
Haynes and Boone, LLP
901 Main Street, Suite 3100
Dallas, Texas 75202
(214) 651-5000

 

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 2 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
WS Capital, L.L.C.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Texas
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
2,000,000
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
2,000,000
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
2,000,000
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
11.6%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
HC/OO

2

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 3 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
WS Capital Management, L.P.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Texas
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
2,000,000
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
2,000,000
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
2,000,000
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
11.6%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
IA/PN

3

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 4 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
Walker Smith Capital, L.P.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Texas
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
158,720
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
158,720
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
158,720
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
1.0%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
PN

4

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 5 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Texas
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
847,040
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
847,040
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
847,040
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
5.3%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
PN

5

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 6 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
British Virgin Islands
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
994,240
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
994,240
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
994,240
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
6.1%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
CO

6

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 7 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
WSV Management, L.L.C.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Texas
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
1,200,000
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
1,200,000
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
1,200,000
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
7.3%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
IA/OO

7

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 8 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
WS Ventures Management, L.P.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Texas
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
1,200,000
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
1,200,000
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
1,200,000
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
7.3%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
HC/PN

8

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 9 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
WS Opportunity Fund, L.P.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Texas
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
334,560
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
334,560
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
334,560
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
2.1%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
PN

9

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 10 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Texas
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
412,160
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
412,160
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
412,160
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
2.6%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
PN

10

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 11 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
WS Opportunity Fund International, Ltd.		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Cayman Islands
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
453,280
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
453,280
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
453,280
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
2.9%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
CO

11

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 12 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
Reid S. Walker		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
3,200,000
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
3,200,000
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
3,200,000
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
17.3%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
HC/IN

12

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 13 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
G. Stacy Smith		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
3,200,000
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
3,200,000
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
3,200,000
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
17.3%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
HC/IN

13

 

             
13G
CUSIP No. 980905202 Page 14 of 20
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
Patrick P. Walker		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
    (a) o  
    (b) x  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
5. Sole Voting Power:
1,200,000
6. Shared Voting Power:
0
7. Sole Dispositive Power:
1,200,000
8.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  9.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
1,200,000
  10.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares:
o
  11.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9):
7.3%
  12.Type of Reporting Person:
HC/IN

14

 

CUSIP No. — 980905202   Page 15 of 20

     This Schedule 13G relates to the common shares (“Common Stock”) of World Heart Corporation acquired by (i) WS Capital, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company (“WS Capital”), for the account of (1) Walker Smith Capital, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“WSC”), (2) Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“WSCQP”), and (3) Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd., a British Virgin Islands exempted company (“WS International”), and (ii) WSV Management, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company (“WSV”), for the account of (1) WS Opportunity Fund, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“WSO”), (2) WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“WSOQP”), and (3) WS Opportunity Fund International, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“WSO International”). WS Capital is the general partner of WS Capital Management, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“WSC Management”). WSC Management is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP and the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International. WSV is the general partner of WS Ventures Management, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“WSVM”). WSVM is the general partner of WSO and WSOQP and the agent and attorney-in-fact for WSO International. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are principals of WS Capital and WSV, and Patrick P. Walker is a principal of WSV. Each of the reporting persons hereby expressly disclaims membership in a “group” under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the shares of Common Stock reported herein, and this Schedule 13G shall not be deemed to be an admission that any such reporting person is a member of such a group.

     
Item 1(a)
  Name of Issuer:
 
    
  World Heart Corporation
 
    
Item 1(b)
  Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices:
 
    
  1 Laser Street
  Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7V1
 
    
Item 2(a)
  Names of Persons Filing:
 
    
  See Item 1 of each cover page.
 
    
Item 2(b)
  Address of Principal Business Offices:
 
    
  300 Crescent Court, Suite 880
  Dallas, Texas 75201
 
    
Item 2(c)
  Citizenship:
 
    
  See Item 4 of each cover page.
 
    
Item 2(d)
  Title of Class of Securities:
 
    
  Common Shares

 

 

CUSIP No. — 980905202   Page 16 of 20
         
Item 2(e)
  CUSIP Number:
 
        
  980905202    
 
        
Item 3
  Status of Persons Filing:
         
(a)
  o   Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
  o   Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
  o   Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
  o   Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
  o   An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
  o   An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
  o   A parent holding company or control person in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
  o   A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
      the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
         
Item 4   Ownership:
 
        
  (a)   Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the beneficial owners of 3,200,000 shares of Common Stock, which includes (i) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by WS Capital and WSC Management for the accounts of WSC, WSCQP and WS International and (ii) 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by WSV and WSVM for the accounts of WSO, WSOQP and WSO International.
 
        
      Patrick P. Walker is the beneficial owner of 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by WSV and WSVM for the accounts of WSO, WSOQP and WSO International.
 
        
      WS Capital and WSC Management are the beneficial owners of 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock, which includes (i) 158,720 shares issuable in respect of convertible debentures and warrants held by WSC, (ii) 847,040 shares issuable in respect of convertible debentures and warrants held by WSCQP and (iii) 994,240 shares issuable in respect of convertible debentures and warrants held by WS International.
 
        
      WSV and WSVM are the beneficial owners of 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock, which includes (i) 334,560 shares issuable in respect of convertible debentures and warrants held by WSO, (ii) 412,160 shares issuable in respect of convertible debentures and warrants held by WSOQP and (iii) 453,280 shares issuable in respect of convertible debentures and warrants held by WSO International.

 

 

CUSIP No. — 980905202   Page 17 of 20
         
  (b)   Percent of class:
 
        
      See Item 11 of each cover page.
 
        
  (c)   Number of shares as to which each person has:
         
  (i)   sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
 
        
      See Item 5 of each cover page.
 
        
  (ii)   shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
 
        
      See Item 6 of each cover page.
 
        
  (iii)   sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
 
        
      See Item 7 of each cover page.
 
        
  (iv)   shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
 
        
      See Item 8 of each cover page.
     
Item 5
  Ownership of 5% or Less of a Class:
 
    
  Not applicable.
 
    
Item 6
  Ownership of More than 5% on Behalf of Another Person:
 
    
  Not applicable.
 
    
Item 7
  Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person:
 
    
  WSC Management is an investment adviser registered with the State of Texas and, as such, has beneficial ownership of the securities held by its clients, WSC, WSCQP and WS International. WS Capital is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the sole principals of WS Capital, and therefore exercise investment discretion and control with respect to the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by WSC Management’s clients.
     
  WSV is an investment adviser registered with the State of Texas and is the general partner of WSVM and, as such, has beneficial ownership of the securities held by its clients, WSO, WSOQP and WSO International. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the sole principals of WSV, and therefore exercise investment discretion and control with respect to the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by WSV’s clients.

 

 

CUSIP No. – 980905202   Page 18 of 20
     
Item 8
  Identification and Classification of Members of the Group:
 
    
  Not applicable.
 
    
Item 9
  Notice of Dissolution of Group:
 
    
  Not applicable.
 
    
Item 10
  Certification:
 
    
  By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.

 

 

CUSIP No. — 980905202   Page 19 of 20

SIGNATURE

     After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: October 7, 2004
         
  WS CAPITAL, L.L.C.
 		  
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker   
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
         
  WS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
 		  
  By:   WS Capital, L.L.C., its general partner   
         
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker   
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
         
  WALKER SMITH CAPITAL, L.P.  
         
  By:   WS Capital Management, L.P., its general partner   
  By:   WS Capital, L.L.C., its general partner   
         
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker   
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
         
  WALKER SMITH CAPITAL (Q.P.), L.P.  
         
  By:   WS Capital Management, L.P., its general partner   
  By:   WS Capital, L.L.C., its general partner   
         
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker   
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
         
  WALKER SMITH INTERNATIONAL FUND, LTD.  
         
  By:   WS Capital Management, L.P., its agent and attorney-in-fact   
  By:   WS Capital, L.L.C., its general partner   
         
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker   
    Reid S. Walker, Member   

 

 

CUSIP No. — 980905202   Page 20 of 20
         
  WSV MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
 		  
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
       
 
  WS VENTURES MANAGEMENT, L.P.
 		  
  By:   WSV Management, L.L.C., its general partner    
     
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
       
 
  WS OPPORTUNITY FUND, L.P.
 		  
  By:   WS Ventures Management, L.P., its general partner    
     
  By:   WSV Management, L.L.C., its general partner    
     
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
       
 
  WS OPPORTUNITY FUND (Q.P.), L.P.
 		  
  By:   WS Ventures Management, L.P., its general partner    
     
  By:   WSV Management, L.L.C., its general partner    
     
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
 
 
  WS OPPORTUNITY FUND INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
 		  
  By:   WS Ventures Management, L.P., its agent and attorney-in-fact    
     
  By:   WSV Management, L.L.C., its general partner    
     
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
     
  /s/ Reid S. Walker    
  REID S. WALKER   
     
  /s/ G. Stacy Smith    
  G. STACY SMITH   
     
  /s/ Patrick P. Walker    
  PATRICK P. WALKER   
     

 

 

         

EXHIBITS

     
Exhibit 1
  Joint Filing Agreement, dated October 7, 2004, entered into by and among WS Capital, L.L.C., WS Capital Management, L.P., Walker Smith Capital, L.P., Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P., Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd., WSV Management, L.L.C., WS Ventures Management, L.P., WS Opportunity Fund, L.P., WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P., WS Opportunity Fund International, Ltd., Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker.

 

EX-99.1 2 d18971exv99w1.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT exv99w1
 

EXHIBIT 1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

     In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them a Statement on Schedule 13G (including amendments thereto) with regard to the common shares of World Heart Corporation and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filings. In evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized, hereby execute this Joint Filing Agreement as of October 7, 2004.
         
  WS CAPITAL, L.L.C.
 		  
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
 
  WS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
 		  
  By:   WS Capital, L.L.C., its general partner    
 
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker   
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
 
  WALKER SMITH CAPITAL, L.P.
 		  
  By:   WS Capital Management, L.P., its general partner  
  By:   WS Capital, L.L.C., its general partner    
     
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
       
  WALKER SMITH CAPITAL (Q.P.), L.P.
 		  
  By:   WS Capital Management, L.P., its general partner    
  By:   WS Capital, L.L.C., its general partner    
       
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
       
  WALKER SMITH INTERNATIONAL FUND, LTD.
 		  
  By:   WS Capital Management, L.P., its agent and attorney-in-fact    
  By:   WS Capital, L.L.C., its general partner    
       
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
       
  WSV MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
 		  
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
       
 

 

 

         
  WS VENTURES MANAGEMENT, L.P.
 		  
  By:   WSV Management, L.L.C., its general partner    
 
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
       
  WS OPPORTUNITY FUND, L.P.
 		  
  By:   WS Ventures Management, L.P., its general partner    
 
  By:   WSV Management, L.L.C., its general partner    
 
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
 
  WS OPPORTUNITY FUND (Q.P.), L.P.
 		  
  By:   WS Ventures Management, L.P., its general partner    
  By:   WSV Management, L.L.C., its general partner    
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
 
  WS OPPORTUNITY FUND INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
 		  
  By:   WS Ventures Management, L.P., its agent and attorney-in-fact    
  By:   WSV Management, L.L.C., its general partner    
       
  By:   /s/ Reid S. Walker    
    Reid S. Walker, Member   
       
  /s/ Reid S. Walker    
  REID S. WALKER   
     
  /s/ G. Stacy Smith    
  G. STACY SMITH   
     
  /s/ Patrick P. Walker    
  PATRICK P. WALKER   
     
 

 

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