---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001385613-26-000078"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GLRE"
cik: "0001385613"
company_name: "GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD."
filed_at: "2026-06-01T20:25:03+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T20:36:36.884220+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Greenlight Capital Re enters share repurchase agreement with David Einhorn trust to maintain ownership

## Summary
- Agreement to repurchase shares from Einhorn trust to keep his ownership percentage constant, avoiding adverse tax consequences.
- Repurchased shares equal 33% of shares bought under upcoming 10b5-1 plan; price equals weighted average price under plan.
- Closing expected on or about August 3, 2026; agreement may be terminated if no plan entered or no repurchases.
- Chairman Einhorn's ownership was increasing due to recent buybacks; this agreement aims to maintain his share count.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001385613-26-000078
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GLRE
- cik: 0001385613
- company_name: GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
- filed_at: 2026-06-01T20:25:03+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1385613/000138561326000078/0001385613-26-000078-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1385613/000138561326000078/glre-20260601.htm

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