Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: October 30, 2013
Reporting Period: Third Quarter ended September 30, 2013
Context: The registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter of 2013. This Form 8-K serves to incorporate that press release by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference but not included in the text of this summary.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1 for comparative financial analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release containing management commentary on the third-quarter results.
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 the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings press release) for specific revenue, net income, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the "furnished" status of the data, noting it may not carry the same legal liability protections as "filed" documents.
- Confirm the exact date of the press release (October 30, 2013) to ensure alignment with the reporting period.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may update the third-quarter results or provide fourth-quarter guidance.