Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: James River Group Holdings, Ltd.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 17, 2016
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notification of the release of financial results rather than a detailed financial statement. The specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are contained in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and are not explicitly detailed in the text of this Form 8-K.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per common share.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on March 28, 2016, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2016.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, or risk factors. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the full announcement of results. The filing includes a standard disclaimer stating that the information furnished in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other documents unless specifically stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q4 and full-year 2015 financial figures (revenue, net income, EPS).
- Verify the ex-dividend date and record date (March 14, 2016) to confirm eligibility for the $0.20 per share dividend.
- Confirm the dividend payment date of March 28, 2016.