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): February 22, 2019
RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware |
000-51485 |
72-1060618 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1030 W. Canton Avenue, Ste. 100 Winter Park, FL |
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32789 |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (407) 333-7440
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 22, 2019, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2018. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and furnished herewith.
The information in this Item 2.02 in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On February 22, 2019, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share, payable March 21, 2019, to all common shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 7, 2019.
A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and furnished herewith.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc., dated February 22, 2019.
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued by Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc., dated February 22, 2019. |
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Filed herewith. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. |
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Date: February 22, 2019 |
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/s/ Arne G. Haak |
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Arne G. Haak |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |