Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: October 31, 2011
Reporting Period: Third Quarter ended September 30, 2011
Context: The registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter of 2011. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided Form 8-K text serves as a cover document referencing an external press release (Exhibit 99.1). The filing text itself does not contain specific numerical data for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached press release for these figures.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Such information is contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. These disclosures are located in the attached earnings press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings press release) for specific Q3 2011 financial results.
- Verify the "furnished" status of the information, noting it is not "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes under the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory: Tim Courtis, Chief Financial Officer.
- Check for any subsequent updates or restatements not included in this October 31, 2011 report.