Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
 
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):  05/05/2009
 
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
  
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
  
Identification No.)
 
500 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)
 
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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On May 5, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing its earnings results for the company-owned restaurants for the fiscal first quarter ended March 29, 2009. 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 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 5, 2009.
 

 

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 05, 2009
     
By:
 
/s/    Brian M. Judge under Power of Attorney
               
Brian M. Judge under Power of Attorney
               
Vice President and Controller
 
 

 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Earnings Release dated May 5, 2009.