form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  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): March 16, 2009
 

STERLING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-31993
25-1655321
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
20810 Fernbush Lane
Houston, Texas
  
77073
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (281) 821-9091

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 Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Item 2.02                      Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On March 16, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing operating results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
 
In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the press release shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and such information and exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or under the Securities Act of 1933 except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(c)           Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number
Description
   99.1
Press release, dated March 16, 2009 (furnished herewith)
 
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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.
 
Date:  March 20, 2009                                                                           Sterling Construction Company, Inc.
 
/s/ Roger M. Barzun
Roger M. Barzun
Senior Vice President
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number
Description
   99.1
Press release, dated March 16, 2009 (furnished herewith)