Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: February 20, 2018
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017.
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release regarding its financial results for the specified period. The detailed financial data is contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus prior periods. It only confirms the announcement of results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies. It strictly references the attached press release for the announcement of results.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific Q4 and full-year 2017 financial figures.
- Verify the company's status as a Cayman Islands entity and its reporting compliance.
- Note that the information in this Item 2.02 is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory: Tim Courtis, Chief Financial Officer.