Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: July 29, 2013
Reporting Period: Second Quarter ended June 30, 2013
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2013. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the content of which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of the Q2 2013 results announcement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release issued by the Registrant 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 (the attached press release) for specific Q2 2013 financial figures, as they are absent from the main filing text.
- Verify the "furnished" status of the data, noting it may not be subject to the same liability standards as "filed" documents.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory: Tim Courtis, Chief Financial Officer.