UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
DC 20549
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): February 22, 2012
GRANITE
CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
1-12911 |
77-0239383 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
(Commission |
(IRS Employer |
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585 West Beach Street |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (831) 724-1011
Check the
appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any
of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 22, 2012, Granite Construction Incorporated (the “Company”) issued a press release with respect to its earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and shall not be deemed “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall the information, including the Exhibit, be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing of the Company, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached hereto and furnished herewith:
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Exhibit |
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| 99.1 |
Press Release of the Company, dated February 22, 2012 |
SIGNATURE
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.
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GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED |
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By: |
/s/ Laurel J. Krzeminski |
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Laurel J. Krzeminski |
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: |
February 22, 2012 |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit |
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| 99.1 |
Press Release of the Company, dated February 22, 2012 |