-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, CWso3XRK/B318dv6dKFNOQ4y8c56j50qIKnJHAbOMS2Pu+eW3mP3ZeSzTsuPRvMx vU67jHAIbl8P4CJSACrjIQ== 0001181431-08-009181.txt : 20080211 0001181431-08-009181.hdr.sgml : 20080211 20080211165037 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001181431-08-009181 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080211 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20080211 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080211 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Ruths Chris Steak House, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001324272 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812] IRS NUMBER: 721060618 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1226 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-51485 FILM NUMBER: 08594208 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3321 HESSMER AVENUE CITY: METAIRIE STATE: LA ZIP: 70002 BUSINESS PHONE: (504) 454-6560 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3321 HESSMER AVENUE CITY: METAIRIE STATE: LA ZIP: 70002 8-K 1 rrd194704.htm NEW CFO ANNOUNCEMENT 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):  02/11/2008
 
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 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
 
    Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. issued a press release on February 11, 2008 announcing that it has appointed Robert M. Vincent as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 17, 2008, and that Thomas J. Pennison Jr., former Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who previously announced that he would leave to pursue other business and personal interests in his home state of Louisiana, will continue to consult with the Registrant through the transition.

        Since April of 2000, Mr. Vincent served as Executive Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation, a casual dining restaurant chain with more than 200 company-owned and franchised full service units, with locations in 30 states and internationally. He also served as Senior Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Vice President-Finance and Controller of Uno Restaurant Hold ings Corporation since joining the company in 1992. During his tenure, Mr. Vincent directed all financial and administrative activity and managed strategy, finance and accounting for the company's growth from approximately 70 restaurants to more than 200.

        Mr. Vincent has no family relationships with any of the executive officers or directors of the Company, nor has Mr. Vincent engaged in any related party transaction with the Registrant of the kind required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K.   A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Vincent's appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

 

 

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: February 11, 2008
     
By:
 
/s/    Thomas J. Pennison Jr
               
Thomas J. Pennison Jr
               
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Asst. Secretary
 
 

 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Press Release issued by Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. dated February 11, 2008
EX-99.1 2 rrd194704_23282.htm PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, INC. DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2008 Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc

Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. Appoints Industry Veteran Robert M. Vincent as New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Heathrow, FL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-February 11, 2008 -- Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUTH) today announced that it has appointed Robert M. Vincent as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 17, 2008. In this role, Mr. Vincent will manage all areas of corporate finance, accounting, investor relations, internal audit and information technology. Thomas J. Pennison Jr., former Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who announced in December he would leave to pursue other business and personal interests in his home state of Louisiana, will continue to consult with the company through the transition.

Since April of 2000, Mr. Vincent served as Executive Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation, a casual dining restaurant chain with more than 200 company-owned and franchised full service units, with locations in 30 states and internationally. He also served as Senior Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Vice President-Finance and Controller of Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation since joining the company in 1992. During his tenure, Mr. Vincent directed all financial and administrative activity and managed strategy, finance and accounting for the company's growth from approximately 70 restaurants to more than 200.

Mr. Vincent also served as Chief Financial Officer at Omega Corporation from 1988 to 1992, and Vice President-Finance at Boston Restaurant Associates from 1985 to 1988. From 1976 to 1985, he worked at Ogden Corporation in lead finance positions. Mr. Vincent earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in accounting at Suffolk University and a Masters in Business Administration in Finance from Babson College. Overall, Mr. Vincent has more than 30 years experience in accounting and finance.

Craig S. Miller, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc., said, "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Company, we welcome Bob to the Ruth's Chris family. With a long tenure of both financial and restaurant experience, we believe Bob is ideally suited to lead the finances of our organization as we continue our global expansion and build long term value for our shareholders. We appreciate that Tom Pennison has generously agreed to serve as a consultant to the Company as Bob transitions to his new role. We wish Tom the best in his future endeavors in New Orleans."

About Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. is the largest upscale and fine-dining company in the U.S., as measured by the total number of company-owned and franchise-owned restaurants, with 118 locations worldwide. Founded in New Orleans by Ruth Fertel in 1965, Ruth's Chris specializes in USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth's Chris signature fashion ... "sizzling."

To experience fine dining at its prime ... just follow the sizzle to the 118 Ruth's Chris Steak House locations worldwide. For information, reservations, or to purchase gift cards, visit www.RuthsChris.com or call 1-800-544-0808.

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