Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: February 24, 2010
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
This filing serves to announce the company's financial results for the specified period. 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 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 referenced 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 that results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, have been announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release for management commentary 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 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 (Press Release dated February 24, 2010) for specific revenue, earnings, and balance sheet figures.
- Verify the "furnished" status of the data, noting it may not be subject to the same liability standards as "filed" documents.
- Confirm the company's jurisdiction of incorporation (Cayman Islands) and principal executive office location.