Amendment No. 1 to Registration Rights Agreement among Vista Hospice Care, Inc., VistaCare, Inc., Barry M. Smith, and Investors

Summary

This amendment updates the original Registration Rights Agreement dated August 29, 1997, among Vista Hospice Care, Inc., VistaCare, Inc., Barry M. Smith, and various investors. The amendment reflects a corporate reorganization in which Vista Hospice Care, Inc. becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of VistaCare, Inc., and all references in the agreement are changed to VistaCare, Inc. The amendment takes effect upon completion of the reorganization, and all other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged.

EX-10.13 18 p66849exv10w13.txt EX-10.13 Exhibit 10.13 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO VISTA HOSPICE CARE, INC. REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Amendment No. 1 to Registration Rights Agreement (the "Amendment") is entered into as of June 15, 1998 by and among (i) Vista Hospice Care, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), (ii) VistaCare, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (iii) Barry M. Smith ("Smith"), and (iv) the individuals and entities listed on Exhibit A hereto (the "Investors"). Preliminary Statement The Company, Smith and the Investors have entered into a Registration Rights dated as of August 29, 1997 (the "Original Agreement"). The holders of a majority of each class and series of capital stock of the Company have approved a reorganization of the Company's capital structure pursuant to which the Company will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of a new Delaware corporation to be called VistaCare, Inc. (the "Reorganization"). Pursuant to the Reorganization, each share of capital stock of the Company owned by Smith and the Investors will be converted into one identical share of capital stock of VistaCare, Inc. The Company, Smith and the Investors desire to amend the Original Agreement to conform all references to the Company to refer to VistaCare, Inc. All capitalized terms used but not defined in this Amendment shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Effective Date of Amendment. This Amendment and the amendments to the Original Agreement set forth herein shall become effective immediately upon the consummation of the Reorganization. 2. References to "Vista Hospice Care, Inc." or "the Company". Each of the references to "Vista Hospice Care, Inc." or "the Company" contained in the Original Agreement (other than in the recitals thereto) shall be deemed to be a reference to VistaCare, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and each such reference is hereby so amended. 3. Survival. Except as specifically set forth herein, the Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Amendment shall be deemed part of, and construed in accordance with, the Original Agreement. 4. Miscellaneous. This Amendment shall be binding upon and enforceable against the parties and their successors and permitted assigns. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to conflicts of laws principles. This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall be considered one and the same instrument. 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed as a sealed instrument as of the day and year first above written. VISTA HOSPICE CARE, INC. By: /s/ Barry M. Smith ------------------------------------- Barry M. Smith, President /s/ Barry M. Smith ---------------------------------------- Barry M. Smith LIGHTHOUSE CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P. By: Lighthouse Management Partners II, L.P., its General Partner By: Lighthouse Capital Partners, Inc., its General Partner By: /s/ Gwill E. York ------------------------------------- Name: Gwill E. York Title: Managing Director HEALTH CARE CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. By: Ferrer Freeman Thompson & Co. LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Robert T. Thompson ------------------------------------- Robert T. Thompson, Manager HEALTH CARE EXECUTIVE PARTNERS, L.P. By: Ferrer Freeman Thompson & Co. LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Robert T. Thompson ------------------------------------- Robert T. Thompson, Manager 3 BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS III L.P. By: Deer III & Co., its General Partner By: /s/ Robert H. Buescher ------------------------------------- Robert H. Buescher, general partner * ---------------------------------------- Michael I. Barach BELISARIUS CORPORATION By: * ---------------------------------- BRIMSTONE ISLAND CO. L.P. By: * ---------------------------------- * -------------------------------------- Neill H. Brownstein * -------------------------------------- Robert H. Buescher * -------------------------------------- William T. Burgin BVP III SPECIAL SITUATIONS L.P. By: Deer III & Co. LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Robert H. Buescher ------------------------------------- Robert H. Buescher, Manager 4 * -------------------------------------- Rodney A. Cohen * -------------------------------------- David J. Cowan * -------------------------------------- Richard R. Davis * -------------------------------------- Christopher F. O. Gabrieli GABRIELI FAMILY FOUNDATION By: * ---------------------------------- * -------------------------------------- Adam P. Godfrey * -------------------------------------- G. Felda Hardymon * -------------------------------------- Barbara M. Henagan * -------------------------------------- Diane N. McPartlin * -------------------------------------- Bradford Mills * -------------------------------------- Gautam A. Prakash 5 QUENTIN CORPORATION By: * ---------------------------------- * -------------------------------------- Robert J. S. Roriston * -------------------------------------- Thomas F. Ruhm * -------------------------------------- Robi L. Soni * -------------------------------------- Russell D. Sternlicht *By: /s/ Robert H. Buescher ------------------------------------- Robert H. Buescher, as attorney-in-fact VISTACARE, INC. By: /s/ Barry M. Smith ------------------------------------- Barry M. Smith, President 6 EXHIBIT A Bessemer Venture Partners III L.P. BVP III Special Situations L.P. William T. Burgin Brimstone Island Co. L. P. Neill H. Brownstein Robert H. Buescher G. Felda Hardymon Christopher F.O. Gabrieli Gabrieli Family Foundation Michael I. Barach David J. Cowan Diane N. McPartlin Gautam A. Prakash Robi L. Soni Rodney A. Cohen Richard R. Davis Adam P. Godfrey Belisarius Corporation Bradford Mills Robert J. S. Roriston Thomas F. Ruhm Russell P. Sternlicht Quentin Corporation Barbara M. Henagan Health Care Capital Partners, L.P. Health Care Executive Partners, L.P. Lighthouse Capital Partners, L.P. 7