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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 14D-9
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement
Pursuant to Section 14(d)(4) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
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REGENCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
(Name of Subject Company)
REGENCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)
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COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE
(Title of Class of Securities)
758934-103
(CUSIP Number of Class Securities)
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David A. Grant, Esq.
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Regency Health Services, Inc.
2742 Dow Avenue
Tustin, California 92780
(714) 544-4443
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and
Communications on Behalf of the Person(s) Filing Statement)
with a copy to:
Judith R. Thoyer, Esq.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019-6064
(212) 373-3000
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This is Amendment No. 1 ("Amendment No. 1") to the original
statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed by Regency Health Services, Inc. (the
"Company"), dated August 1, 1997 (the "Schedule 14D-9"). This Amendment No. 1
amends Items 8 and 9 of the Schedule 14D-9.
Item 8. Additional Information to be Furnished.
Item 8 is amended as follows:
On August 22, 1997, the Company mailed to holders of its 9-7/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2003 and its 12-1/4% Subordinated Notes due 2003, a
letter disclosing its position with respect to the tender offers commenced for
such securities by Offeror in connection with the Offer. A copy of such letter
is filed as Exhibit 5 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference in its
entirety.
Item 9. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
Item 9 is amended by adding the following:
Exhibit 5 Letter from the Company to the holders of its 9-7/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2003 and 12-1/4% Subordinated Notes due
2003, dated August 22, 1997*
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*Not included in copies mailed to stockholders.
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.
By: /s/ David A. Grant
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Name: David A. Grant
Title: Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
Dated: August 22, 1997