UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 30, 2005
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-51485 | 72-1060618 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3321 Hessmer Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70002
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(504) 454-6560
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Dislosure
On August 30, 2005, the Company issued a press release containing information relating to the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Company’s operations. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished for informational purposes only and is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the SEC shall not incorporate Exhibit 99.1 or any other information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Inc., dated August 30, 2005. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, INC. | ||||
/s/ Craig S. Miller | ||||
| Date: August 30, 2005 | Name: | Craig S. Miller | ||
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | |||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Inc., dated August 30, 2005. |