UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 15, 2007
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-12911 77-0239383
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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585 West Beach Street
Watsonville, California 95076
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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(831) 724-1011 Registrant's
telephone number, including area code
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
Reference is made to the press release issued by Granite Construction
Incorporated (the "Registrant") on November 15, 2007 and filed as Exhibit 99.1
to this report, which is incorporated by reference in response to this item.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached hereto and furnished herewith:
Exhibit
Number Exhibit Title
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99.1 Press Release of the Registrant, issued November 15, 2007
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED
Date: November 15, 2007 By: /s/ William E. Barton
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William E. Barton
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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