8-K 1 a5539183.txt RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, INC. 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): 11/06/2007 Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 000-51485 Delaware 72-1060618 (State or other (IRS Employer jurisdiction of 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) 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) [GRAPHIC OMITTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information to be included in the report Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 6, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007. 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 Chris Steak House, Inc., dated November 6, 2007. Signature(s) 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. Date: November 6, 2007 By: /s/ Thomas J. Pennison, Jr. ------------------------------- Thomas J. Pennison, Jr. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer