-----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, DnzR3qKpAmn/VSkeFjs4DIoPg2IzbFEs8h/x9K7b6F4nTW04bE1kKwtLTaqB3NeC UGHyAoKhUuZqZ2qEDhz4TQ== 0000905718-09-000138.txt : 20090217 0000905718-09-000138.hdr.sgml : 20090216 20090217133233 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000905718-09-000138 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20090217 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090217 GROUP MEMBERS: BC ADVISORS, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: G. STACY SMITH GROUP MEMBERS: PATRICK P. WALKER GROUP MEMBERS: REID S. WALKER GROUP MEMBERS: SRB MANAGEMENT, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: WS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: WS CAPITAL, L.L.C. GROUP MEMBERS: WS VENTURES MANAGEMENT, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: WSV MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Becker Steven R CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001349005 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: 214-756-6073 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 CRESCENT COURT STREET 2: SUITE 1111 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75201 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/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-50628 FILM NUMBER: 09609434 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7799 PARDEE LANE CITY: OAKLAND STATE: CA ZIP: 94621 BUSINESS PHONE: 510-563-5000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7799 PARDEE LANE CITY: OAKLAND STATE: CA ZIP: 94621 SC 13G/A 1 world13gam2.txt SC13GAM2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Amendment No. 2)* Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 WORLD HEART CORPORATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2008 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule 13G is filed: [ ] Rule 13d-1(b) [X] Rule 13d-1(c) [ ] 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 ("Act") 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). CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): Steven R. Becker - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): BC Advisors, LLC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): SRB Management, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): WS Capital, L.L.C. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: HC/OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): WS Capital Management, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: IA/PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): WSV Management, L.L.C. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: HC/OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): WS Ventures Management, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: IA/PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): Reid S. Walker - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): G. Stacy Smith - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. CUSIP NO. 980905400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): Patrick P. Walker - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 0* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 0.0%* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person: IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * As of December 31, 2008 (the "Reporting Date"), for purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P. ("SRB Offshore," and together with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds") owned no securities of World Heart Corporation (the "Company"). SRB Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of each of the Greenway Funds. BC Advisors, LLC ("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole member of BCA. As a result, SRB Management, BCA, and Mr. Becker possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the Greenway Funds. In addition, as of the Reporting Date, Walker Smith Capital, L.P. ("WSC"), Walker Smith Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSCQP"), Walker Smith International Fund, Ltd. ("WS International") and HHMI Investments, L.P. ("HHMI," and together with WSC, WSCQP and WS International, the "WS Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Capital Management, L.P. ("WSC Management") is the general partner of WSC and WSCQP, the agent and attorney-in-fact for WS International and the investment manager for HHMI. WS Capital, L.L.C. ("WS Capital") is the general partner of WSC Management. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are the members of WS Capital. As a result, WSC Management, WS Capital and Messrs. Reid S. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WS Funds. Furthermore, as of the Reporting Date, WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO") and WS Opportunity Fund (Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP," and together with WSO, the "WSO Funds") owned no securities of the Company. WS Ventures Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of the WSO Funds. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P. Walker are the members of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV and Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and direct the disposition of the securities of the Company held by the WSO Funds. The WS Funds, the WSO Funds and the Greenway Funds agreed to co-invest on the investment in the Company. Item 1(a). Name of Issuer: WORLD HEART CORPORATION Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 7799 Pardee Lane Oakland, California 94621 Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing: Steven R. Becker BC Advisors, LLC SRB Management, L.P. WS Capital, L.L.C. WS Capital Management, L.P. WSV Management, L.L.C. WS Ventures Management, L.P. Reid S. Walker G. Stacy Smith Patrick P. Walker Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence: 300 Crescent Court, Suite 1111 Dallas, Texas 75201 Item 2(c). Citizenship: Steven R. Becker United States BC Advisors, LLC Texas SRB Management, L.P. Texas WS Capital, L.L.C. Texas WS Capital Management, L.P. Texas WSV Management, L.L.C. Texas WS Ventures Management, L.P. Texas Reid S. Walker United States G. Stacy Smith United States Patrick P. Walker United States Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities: Common stock, no par value Item 2(e). CUSIP No.: 980905400 Item 3. Not Applicable Item 4. Ownership: (a) Amount Beneficially Owned: Steven R. Becker 0* BC Advisors, LLC 0* SRB Management, L.P. 0* WS Capital, L.L.C. 0* WS Capital Management, L.P. 0* WSV Management, L.L.C. 0* WS Ventures Management, L.P. 0* Reid S. Walker 0* G. Stacy Smith 0* Patrick P. Walker 0* (b) Percent of Class: Steven R. Becker 0.0%* BC Advisors, LLC 0.0%* SRB Management, L.P. 0.0%* WS Capital, L.L.C. 0.0%* WS Capital Management, L.P. 0.0%* WSV Management, L.L.C. 0.0%* WS Ventures Management, L.P. 0.0%* Reid S. Walker 0.0%* G. Stacy Smith 0.0%* Patrick P. Walker 0.0%* (c) Number of Shares as to which such person has: (i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Steven R. Becker 0* BC Advisors, LLC 0* SRB Management, L.P. 0* WS Capital, L.L.C. 0* WS Capital Management, L.P. 0* WSV Management, L.L.C. 0* WS Ventures Management, L.P. 0* Reid S. Walker 0* G. Stacy Smith 0* Patrick P. Walker 0* (ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: Steven R. Becker 0* BC Advisors, LLC 0* SRB Management, L.P. 0* WS Capital, L.L.C. 0* WS Capital Management, L.P. 0* WSV Management, L.L.C. 0* WS Ventures Management, L.P. 0* Reid S. Walker 0* G. Stacy Smith 0* Patrick P. Walker 0* (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Steven R. Becker 0* BC Advisors, LLC 0* SRB Management, L.P. 0* WS Capital, L.L.C. 0* WS Capital Management, L.P. 0* WSV Management, L.L.C. 0* WS Ventures Management, L.P. 0* Reid S. Walker 0* G. Stacy Smith 0* Patrick P. Walker 0* (iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Steven R. Becker 0* BC Advisors, LLC 0* SRB Management, L.P. 0* WS Capital, L.L.C. 0* WS Capital Management, L.P. 0* WSV Management, L.L.C. 0* WS Ventures Management, L.P. 0* Reid S. Walker 0* G. Stacy Smith 0* Patrick P. Walker 0* *See footnote to cover pages. Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class: If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [X]. Item 6. Ownership of More Than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person: Not applicable. Item 7. Identification and Classification of Subsidiary Which Acquired the Securities: Not applicable. 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. 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. February 17, 2009 /s/ Steven R. Becker ------------------------------------- STEVEN R. BECKER BC ADVISORS, LLC By: /s/ Steven R. Becker --------------------------------------------- Steven R. Becker, Member SRB MANAGEMENT, L.P. By: BC Advisors, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ Steven R. Becker --------------------------------------------- Steven R. Becker, Member 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 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 /s/ Reid S. Walker -------------------------------------- REID S. WALKER /s/ G. Stacy Smith -------------------------------------- G. STACY SMITH /s/ Patrick P. Walker -------------------------------------- PATRICK P. WALKER Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001) 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 stock 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 February 17, 2009. /s/ Steven R. Becker ------------------------------------- STEVEN R. BECKER BC ADVISORS, LLC By: /s/ Steven R. Becker --------------------------------------------- Steven R. Becker, Member SRB MANAGEMENT, L.P. By: BC Advisors, LLC, its general partner By: /s/ Steven R. Becker --------------------------------------------- Steven R. Becker, Member 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 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 /s/ Reid S. Walker -------------------------------------- REID S. WALKER /s/ G. Stacy Smith -------------------------------------- G. STACY SMITH /s/ Patrick P. Walker -------------------------------------- PATRICK P. WALKER -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----