Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: November 3, 2014
Reporting Period: Third Quarter ended September 30, 2014
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2014. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which 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 data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of third-quarter results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document explicitly states that the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is "furnished" and not "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings press release) for specific revenue, net income, and book value figures.
- Verify the company's reinsurance underwriting results and investment income for Q3 2014.
- Check for any updates on catastrophe losses or reserve changes mentioned in the full press release.
- Confirm the status of the company's liquidity and capital adequacy as detailed in the attached exhibit.