UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 27, 2013
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Georgia
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1-12454
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63-0475239
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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150 West Church Avenue
Maryville, Tennessee 37801
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(865) 379-5700
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5.02
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DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
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Appointment of Mr. Buettgen
On October 27, 2013, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ruby Tuesday, Inc., a Georgia corporation (the “Company”), appointed James J. Buettgen, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to serve as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Buettgen’s appointment will be effective immediately.
Additionally, the Board appointed Stephen I. Sadove as Lead Director, such appointment also to take effect immediately.
Resignation of Mr. Drapkin
On October 27, 2013, Matthew A. Drapkin notified the Company that he will resign from the Board effective as of the date of notice.
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.
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Michael O. Moore
Michael O. Moore
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 28, 2013