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):  11/03/2009
 
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 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
 
On November 3, 2009, Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Robert S. Merritt to its Board of Directors, effective October 29, 2009. Mr. Merritt will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and will stand for election by vote of the shareholders at the annual meeting in 2010. With his appointment, the Board is now comprised of six members, five of whom are independent. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
 
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., dated November 3, 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: November 03, 2009
     
By:
 
/s/    Brian M. Judge
               
Brian M. Judge
               
Vice President and Controller
 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Press Release of Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., dated November 3, 2009.