Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: October 31, 2012
Reporting Period: Third Quarter ended September 30, 2012
This filing serves to announce the financial results for the third quarter of 2012. The detailed results are contained in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document (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), 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 results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release issued on October 31, 2012, containing the financial results. No specific commentary, guidance, or outlook is detailed in the 8-K text itself.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes a standard disclaimer stating that the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability and incorporation by reference into other documents.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (the attached press release) for specific revenue, net income, and book value figures.
- Verify the specific underwriting results and investment income for the third quarter of 2012.
- Check for any updates on catastrophe losses or reserve changes mentioned in the full press release.
- Confirm the status of the company's liquidity and capital adequacy as detailed in the full report.