Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 21, 2012
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.
Context: The registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the specified period. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided Form 8-K text serves as a notification of the results and does not contain specific numerical data. The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics 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 regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comparative analysis.
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, limiting its incorporation into other registration statements unless expressly referenced.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings press release) for specific financial figures for Q4 and FY 2011.
- Verify the "furnished" status of the data, noting it may not be subject to the same liabilities as filed documents under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory: Tim Courtis, Chief Financial Officer.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may incorporate this press release by specific reference.