Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 22, 2011
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.
This filing serves to announce the issuance of a press release detailing the company's financial results for the specified period. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the referenced 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 prior periods. It only confirms that results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010, have been announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release issued on February 22, 2011, but does not include the text of that commentary.
Legal Status: The information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Consequently, it is not subject to the liabilities of that section and will not be incorporated by reference into other registration statements unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 22, 2011) for specific financial figures.
- Verify the "furnished" status of the data, noting it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the reporting period covers the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.