Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Reporting Period: Second Quarter ended June 30, 2011
Filing Date: August 9, 2011
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2011. 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), 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 announcement of Q2 2011 results.
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" with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability under that section.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (the attached press release) for specific Q2 2011 financial figures.
- Verify the company's liquidity and capital adequacy ratios in the full earnings release.
- Check for any updates on underwriting results or investment income in the detailed report.
- Confirm if there are any new risk factors disclosed in the full press release not summarized here.