Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Redwood Trust, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 2, 2012
Reporting Period: Second Quarter ended June 30, 2012
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release and "The Redwood Review" detailing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. These documents are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific financial data. It references the attached exhibits for details on:
- Revenue
- Profit
- Cash flow
- Margins
- Debt and liquidity
Note: The filing text does not provide clear values for these metrics; they are contained within the referenced exhibits.
Material Changes
The filing text does not explicitly list material changes versus the prior comparable period. It directs readers to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the announcement of financial results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing indicates that management commentary and the "Redwood Review" for the second quarter are available in Exhibit 99.2.
Regulation FD Disclosure: The information is furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
Incorporation by Reference: The text explicitly states that the information in this Item and the attached exhibits is not filed with the SEC and shall not be incorporated by reference into other registration statements unless expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated August 2, 2012) for specific quarterly earnings figures and year-over-year comparisons.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (The Redwood Review - 2nd Quarter 2012) for detailed management commentary and operational updates.
- Verify the specific impact of the "furnished but not filed" status on the incorporation of this data into future SEC filings.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory, Christopher J. Abate, Chief Financial Officer, who authorized the report.