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): May 15, 2003 STERLING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-19450 25-1655321 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 2751 Centerville Road Suite 3131 Wilmington, Delaware 19803 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (817)416-0717 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On May 15, 2003 Sterling Construction Company, Inc. issued a press release announcing the results of operations for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: May 15, 2003 STERLING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ Maarten D. Hemsley -------------------------------------- Maarten D. Hemsley Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS 99.1 STERLING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR ITS FIRST QUARTER