Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: James River Group Holdings, Ltd.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 15, 2017
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.
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 $0.30 per common share.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on March 31, 2017, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2017.
- Results Announcement: The Company announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2016.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, or risk factors. It notes that the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference unless specifically stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific revenue, earnings, and balance sheet figures for Q4 and FY 2016.
- Verify the ex-dividend date and record date (March 13, 2017) to confirm eligibility for the $0.30 per share dividend.
- Confirm the dividend payment date of March 31, 2017.