Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 23, 2009
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008.
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the specified period. 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 prior periods. It only confirms the issuance of results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release containing the results but does not include the text of the commentary, guidance, or outlook.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this cover document.
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, meaning it is not subject to the liabilities of that section unless expressly incorporated by reference in another filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 23, 2009) for actual financial figures, as they are not present in the main filing text.
- Verify the specific performance metrics for Q4 and full-year 2008 against prior periods using the attached press release.
- Confirm whether the "furnished" status of the data impacts its use in future registration statements or legal contexts.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may incorporate this press release by reference.