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Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (RUTH) Wrap Up:

The Company believes that it is the largest upscale steakhouse company in the United States, based on total company- and franchisee-owned restaurants as published in the Technomic, Inc. 2007 Top 100 U.S. Chain Reference Guide. The Ruth’s Chris menu features a broad selection of high-quality USDA Prime grade steaks and other premium offerings served in Ruth’s Chris’ signature fashion—“sizzling” and topped with seasoned butter—complemented by other traditional menu items inspired by its New Orleans heritage. The Company’s Ruth’s Chris restaurants reflect its more than 40-year commitment to the core values instilled by its founder, Ruth Fertel, of caring for guests by delivering the highest quality food, beverages and service in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The Company believes that Ruth’s Chris is currently one of the strongest brands in fine dining.  ... More..."http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/edgar_conv_html%2f2008%2f03%2f12%2f0001193125-08-053122.html#FIS_BUSINESS"   
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6,102 Employees
Founded in 1965

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. (RUTH:NASDAQ)

LAST $2.41 USD
CHANGE TODAY -0.33 -12.04%
VOLUME 2.2M
As of 4:00 PM 11/20/09 All times are local (Market data by Reuters is delayed by at least 15 minutes).

Snapshot of Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. (RUTH)

OPEN
$2.71
PREVIOUS CLOSE
$2.74
DAY HIGH
$2.81
DAY LOW
$2.31
52 WEEK HIGH
09/18/09 - $4.74
52 WEEK LOW
03/6/09 - $0.70
MARKET CAP
58.3M
AVERAGE VOLUME 3 mo
126.7K
DILUTED EPS TTM
$-2.49
SHARES OUTSTANDING
24.2M
RUTH Does Not Pay Dividends
P/E TTM
NM
K = Thousands  M = Millions  B = Billions

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RUTH Top Compensated Officers

Mr. Michael P. O'Donnell
Chief Executive Officer, President and Direct...
Age: 53
Total Annual Compensation: $176.9K
Mr. Robert M. Vincent
Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting...
Age: 56
Total Annual Compensation: $225.0K
Mr. Kevin W. Toomy
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Office...
Age: 55
Total Annual Compensation: $51.7K
Mr. Samuel A. Tancredi
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Off...
Age: 56
Total Annual Compensation: $11.5K
Ms. Sarah C. Jackson
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Age: 50
Total Annual Compensation: $224.0K

Executives, Board Directors

Compensation as of Fiscal Year 2008.

Key developments for Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. (RUTH)

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. Appoints Robert Merritt to Serve as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. announced that Robert Merritt has been appointed to serve as an independent member of the company's Board of Directors, effective October 29, 2009. With his appointment, the Board is now comprised of six members, five of whom are independent. 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. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Cosi Inc.

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. Announces Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 28, 2009; Provides Capital Expenditure Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2009; Plans to Open Franchises

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. announced unaudited consolidated financial results for the Third quarter and nine months ended September 28, 2009. For the quarter, the company reported total revenues of $98,930,000, operating income of $1,653,000, loss from continuing operations before income tax of $616,000, loss from continuing operations of $268,000 or $0.01 per diluted share, net loss of $520,000 or $0.02 per diluted share against total revenues of $77,785,000, operating income of $954,000, loss from continuing operations before income tax of $1,031,000, loss from continuing operations of $918,000 or $0.04 per diluted share, net loss of $954,000 or $0.04 per diluted share a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported total revenues of $304,237,000, operating income of $15,827,000, income from continuing operations before income tax of $9,689,000, income from continuing operations of $7,134,000 or $0.30 per diluted share, net loss of $6,768,000 or $0.29 per diluted share against total revenues of $263,238,000, operating income of $12,383,000, loss from continuing operations before income tax of $6,682,000, income from continuing operations of $5,479,000 or $0.23 per diluted share, net loss of $5,116,000 or $0.22 per diluted share a year ago. Based upon year-to-date results and expectations for the fourth quarter of 2009 the company expects capital expenditures in a range of $5.0 million to $6.0 million. The company plans to open five to six Ruth's Chris Steak House franchise openings in the year 2009.

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. expected to Report Fiscal Year 2009 Results on February 16, 2010. This event was calculated by Capital IQ (Created on October 20, 2009).

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. expected to Report Fiscal Year 2009 Results on February 16, 2010. This event was calculated by Capital IQ (Created on October 20, 2009).

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RUTH Competitors

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Morton's Restaurant Group Inc $3.02 USD -0.19
The Steak n Shake Co $11.90 USD -0.02
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Price/Book 1.3x
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RUTHS HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and

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RUTHS HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. Financials

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RUTHS HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Forward-Looking Statements This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" that reflect, when made, our expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements frequently are identified by the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "project," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result" or other similar words and phrases. Similarly, statements herein that describe our objectives, plans or goals also are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected, implied or anticipated by our forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ include: changes in economic conditions and general trends; the loss of key management personnel; the effect of market volatility on our stock price; our ability to integrate the restaurants acquired in the Mitchell's acquisition; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of acquired restaurants; health concerns about beef or other food products; the effect of competition in the restaurant industry; changes in consumer preferences or discretionary spending; reductions in the availability of, or increases in the cost of, USDA Prime grade beef, fish and other food items; labor shortages or increases in labor costs; the impact of federal, state or local government regulations relating our employees, the sale or preparation of food, the sale of alcoholic beverages and the opening of new restaurants; harmful actions taken by our franchisees; our ability to protect our name and logo and other proprietary information; the impact of litigation; the restrictions imposed by our credit agreement; failure of internal controls over financial reporting; and the portion of vot...
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