Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 3, 2009
Reporting Period: Second quarter ended June 30, 2009
Context: The filing announces the issuance of a press release detailing financial results for the second quarter of 2009. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover document referencing an external press release (Exhibit 99.1). The filing text itself does not contain specific numerical data for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached press release for these figures.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, have been announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing notes that the information is "furnished" and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability for the forward-looking statements contained in the referenced press release.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the text of this 8-K form; they are presumed to be addressed in the attached press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated August 3, 2009) for actual financial figures.
- Verify the specific revenue and net income figures for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
- Check for any guidance or outlook statements included in the press release.
- Confirm the status of the company's liquidity and debt levels as reported in the full press release.