Exhibit 4.4(b)
TRIAD ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
May 11, 1999
Reference is hereby made to the Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement,
dated May 11, 1999 (the "Agreement"), between Healthtrust, Inc.-The Hospital
Company ("Healthtrust") and the Purchasers named therein. Unless otherwise
defined herein, terms defined in the Agreement and used herein shall have the
meanings given them in the Agreement.
Triad Hospitals, Inc. ("Triad") hereby unconditionally and irrevocably expressly
assumes, confirms and agrees to perform and observe as the "Company" each and
every of the covenants, agreements, terms, conditions, obligations,
appointments, duties, promises and liabilities of Healthtrust under the
Agreement, and upon the Business being validly transferred to Triad, the
assumption by Triad of the indebtedness evidenced by the Securities and
Healthtrust and Triad executing and delivering this Triad Assumption Agreement,
Healthtrust shall fully, unconditionally and irrevocably be released of all
covenants, agreements, terms, conditions, obligations, appointment, duties,
promises and liabilities under the Agreement.
Each of the undersigned hereby agrees to promptly execute and deliver any and
all further documents and take such further action as the other undersigned
party or the Representatives may reasonably require to effect the purpose of
this Triad Assumption Agreement.
This Triad Assumption Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of New York.
HEALTHTRUST, INC.-THE HOSPITAL
COMPANY
By: /s/ R. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Name: R. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: Vice President
TRIAD HOSPITALS, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxx
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxx
Title: Executive Vice President
