UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): 05/07/10
RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 000-51485
| Delaware | 72-1060618 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
400 International Parkway
Heathrow, FL 32746
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(407) 333-7440
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On May 7, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing revised earnings results for its fiscal first quarter ended March 28, 2010. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in this report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished for informational purposes only and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and 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 report on Form 8-K by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc., dated May 7, 2010.
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 HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. | ||||
| Date: May 7, 2010 | By: | /S/ BRIAN M. JUDGE | ||
| Brian M. Judge | ||||
| Vice President and Controller | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc., dated May 7, 2010. | |
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