Granite Reports First-Quarter 2013 Financial Results

    --  First quarter revenues increased to $378.7 million, compared with $310.2
        million in the first quarter of 2012, including $63.7 million associated
        with the acquisition of Kenny Construction Company
    --  Operating segment gross margins in line with last year
    --  Balance sheet remains strong with $363.6 million in cash and marketable
        securities
    --  Backlog totaled $2.4 billion compared with $1.7 billion at year-end

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) today reported a net loss of $22.0 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2013 compared with a net loss of $11.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2012.

"As expected, we had strong backlog growth in the quarter driven by significant large project awards," said
James H. Roberts, Granite president and chief executive officer. "We remain very encouraged by the quality of our backlog and the opportunities to grow the company in 2013 and beyond. We are slated to bid approximately $13 billion of Large Project work over the next 12 months, of which Granite's share would be approximately $6 billion.

"Our integration of Kenny is progressing well, meeting our expectations, and reinforcing the continued execution of our strategic plan. We are working successfully to expand our presence into targeted end-markets such as power delivery, water and wastewater infrastructure and tunneling, all of which have attractive long-term fundamentals."

First-quarter 2013 Financial Results

Total Company

    --  Revenues for the quarter totaled $378.7 million, compared with $310.2
        million in 2012. Revenues included $63.7 million from Kenny Construction
        Company ("Kenny"), which Granite acquired on December 31, 2012.
    --  Gross profit margin was 7.9 percent compared with 8.0 percent in 2012.
    --  Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") for the first
        quarter were $57.7 million, compared with $45.1 million in 2012. Kenny
        accounted for a significant portion of the increase.
    --  Operating loss for the quarter was $26.0 million compared with $16.3
        million in the prior year.
    --  Total contract backlog at March 31, 2013, was $2.4 billion compared with
        $1.7 billion at December 31, 2012 and $2.1 billion at March 31, 2012.
        Backlog at March 31, 2013 included $733.0 million associated with our
        portion of the Tappan Zee Bridge project in New York.

Construction

    --  Construction revenues in the first quarter were $177.1 million compared
        with $117.9 million a year ago. The increase reflects $53.3 million
        associated with Kenny.
    --  Gross profit margin was 7.5 percent as compared with 7.3 percent a year
        ago. Included in the first quarter of 2013 was a $1.6 million
        amortization charge for intangible assets (acquired backlog) associated
        with the Kenny acquisition. There were no significant changes in project
        profitability from revisions in estimates during the first quarter of
        2013.

Large Project Construction

    --  Large Project Construction revenues for the quarter were $171.7 million
        compared with $163.9 million at March 31, 2012.
    --  Gross profit margin for the quarter was 13.2 percent compared with 13.6
        percent for the same period last year. Changes in project profitability
        from revisions in estimates during the first quarter of 2013 resulted in
        a net increase of $9.2 million.

Construction Materials

    --  Construction Materials revenue for the quarter totaled $29.8 million
        compared with $25.6 million for the same period last year.
    --  Gross loss on the sale of construction materials was $6.0 million,
        essentially unchanged from a year ago.

Outlook and Guidance

"In the short-term, certain markets of our vertically integrated business continue to face challenges as capacity exceeds demand for both our construction services and construction materials. While we will not see a turnaround overnight, the fundamentals of our business remain extremely solid and our future is very bright," Roberts said.

"As our 2013 guidance reflects, we anticipate growing the top line of our business by at least double digits. We also anticipate that Granite will continue to generate strong cash flow, allowing us to further implement our strategic long-term plan. Our solid Large Project portfolio has created significant opportunities to continue to grow this part of the business. In addition to leveraging Kenny's existing capabilities and presence in the power, underground and tunnel markets, we are confident that a recovery in the private construction market will help drive significant long-term operational and financial performance."

The Company's guidance for 2013 is as follows: Construction segment revenues are expected to total $1.25 billion to $1.4 billion, with a corresponding gross profit margin of 8 percent to 10 percent. Large Project Construction segment revenues are expected to be in the range of $850 million to $1.05 billion, with a corresponding gross profit margin of 12 percent to 14 percent. Construction Materials revenues are expected to be $200 million to $230 million, with a corresponding gross profit margin of 6 percent to 9 percent.

Selling, general and administrative expenses are expected to be $210 million to $220 million for the year. Gains on sales of property and equipment are expected to be in the range of $10 million to $20 million, and net income attributable to non-controlling interest in joint ventures for the total company is expected to be $15 million to $20 million. Granite expects the tax rate for 2013 to be in the range of 27 percent to 31 percent, with planned capital expenditures of $40 million to $60 million. Cash flow from operations is expected to total between $80 million and $120 million for the year.

Conference Call

Granite will conduct a conference call today, May 9, 2013 at 8 a.m. Pacific Time/11 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results of the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Access to a live audio webcast is available at http://investor.graniteconstruction.com/index.cfm. The live conference call may be accessed by calling (877) 643-7158. The conference ID for the live call is 46628022. The call will be recorded and will be available for replay approximately two hours after the live audio webcast through May 16, 2013 by calling (855) 859-2056. The conference ID for the replay is also 46628022.

About Granite

Through its offices and subsidiaries nationwide, Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) is one of the nation's largest infrastructure contractors and construction materials producers. Incorporated in 1922, Granite serves public- and private-sector clients on projects both small and large. Granite's project teams represent some of the best in the industry serving owners in the transportation, power, federal, tunneling, underground, and industrial/mining and water resources markets. In 2013, the Company was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the fourth year in a row. For more information please visit www.graniteconstruction.com.

Forward-looking Statements

Any statements contained in this news release that are not based on historical facts, including statements regarding future events, occurrences, circumstances, activities, performance, outcomes and results, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "future," "outlook," "assumes," "believes," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "appears," "may," "will," "should," "could," "would," "continue," and the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology or by the context in which they are made. These forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the best judgment of senior management and reflect our current expectations regarding future events, occurrences, circumstances, activities, performance, outcomes and results. These expectations may or may not be realized. Some of these expectations may be based on beliefs, assumptions or estimates that may prove to be incorrect. In addition, our business and operations involve numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could result in our expectations not being realized or otherwise materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and liquidity. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly those specifically described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

Due to the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with our forward-looking statements, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. The reader is also cautioned that the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this news release and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.




                                   GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED

                                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

               (Unaudited - in thousands, except share and per share data)


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                                      March 31,        December       March 31,
                                                          31,

                                          2013            2012            2012
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ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents            $   260,773$   321,990$   226,226

Short-term marketable securities          44,841          56,088          70,444

Receivables, net                         260,231         325,529         208,707

Costs and estimated earnings in
excess of billings                        48,428          34,116          49,962

Inventories                               66,291          59,785          67,782

Real estate held for development
and sale                                  50,303          50,223          58,363

Deferred income taxes                     36,687          36,687          38,571

Equity in construction joint
ventures                                 171,265         105,805          91,951

Other current assets                      37,401          31,834          34,882
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Total current assets                     976,220       1,022,057         846,888

Property and equipment, net              477,666         481,478         442,132

Long-term marketable securities           57,958          55,342          70,114

Investments in affiliates                 30,742          30,799          30,972

Goodwill                                  53,593          55,419           9,900

Other noncurrent assets                   82,531          84,392          69,949
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Total assets                         $ 1,678,710$ 1,729,487$ 1,469,955
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

Current maturities of long-term
debt                                 $     8,353$     8,353$     9,102

Current maturities of
non-recourse debt                          4,132          10,707          19,765

Accounts payable                         169,940         202,541         129,480

Billings in excess of costs and
estimated earnings                       124,609         139,692          87,370

Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities                      188,685         169,979         148,196
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Total current liabilities                495,719         531,272         393,913

Long-term debt                           270,148         270,148         208,501

Long-term non-recourse debt                7,628             922           1,371

Other long-term liabilities               49,231          47,124          50,011

Deferred income taxes                      8,055           8,163           3,393

Equity

Preferred stock, $0.01 par
value, authorized 3,000,000
shares, none outstanding                      --              --              --

Common stock, $0.01 par value,
authorized 150,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding
38,810,255 shares as of March
31, 2013, 38,730,665 shares as
of December 31, 2012 and
38,621,370 shares as of March
31, 2012                                     388             387             386

Additional paid-in capital               118,265         117,422         110,432

Retained earnings                        685,023         712,144         670,462
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Total Granite Construction
Incorporated shareholders'
equity                                   803,676         829,953         781,280

Noncontrolling interests                  44,253          41,905          31,486
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Total equity                             847,929         871,858         812,766
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Total liabilities and equity         $ 1,678,710$ 1,729,487$ 1,469,955
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                                          GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED

                                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                              (Unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)


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Three Months Ended March 31,                                        2013            2012
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Revenue

Construction                                                   $ 177,119$ 117,946

Large Project Construction                                       171,714         163,928

Construction Materials                                            29,750          25,623

Real Estate                                                          121           2,663
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Total revenue                                                    378,704         310,160
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Cost of revenue

Construction                                                     163,918         109,366

Large Project Construction                                       148,993         141,679

Construction Materials                                            35,724          31,573

Real Estate                                                           11           2,606
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Total cost of revenue                                            348,646         285,224
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Gross profit                                                      30,058          24,936

Selling, general and administrative expenses                      57,659          45,090

Gain on restructuring                                                498           1,902

Gain on sales of property and equipment                            1,087           1,917
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Operating loss                                                   (26,016 )       (16,335 )

Other (expense) income

Interest income                                                      129           1,044

Interest expense                                                  (3,646 )        (3,182 )

Equity in loss of affiliates                                        (423 )          (617 )

Other income, net                                                  1,103           6,871
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Total other (expense) income                                      (2,837 )         4,116
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Loss before benefit from income taxes                            (28,853 )       (12,219 )

Benefit from income taxes                                         (9,027 )        (3,532 )
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Net loss                                                         (19,826 )        (8,687 )

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interests                   (2,156 )        (3,086 )
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Net loss attributable to Granite Construction Incorporated     $ (21,982 )$ (11,773 )
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Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders:

Basic                                                          $   (0.57 )$   (0.31 )

Diluted                                                        $   (0.57 )$   (0.31 )

Weighted average shares of common stock:

Basic                                                             38,610          38,265

Diluted                                                           38,610          38,265
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                                                       GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED

                                             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                            (Unaudited - in thousands)


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Three Months Ended March 31,                                                        2013            2012
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Operating activities

Net loss                                                                        $ (19,826 )$  (8,687 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation, depletion and amortization                                           15,970          14,961

Gain on sales of property and equipment                                            (1,087 )        (1,917 )

Stock-based compensation                                                            5,386           4,196

Changes in assets and liabilities                                                 (55,096 )       (31,426 )
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Net cash used in operating activities                                             (54,653 )       (22,873 )
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Investing activities

Purchases of marketable securities                                                (14,975 )       (24,987 )

Maturities of marketable securities                                                20,000          15,000

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities                                         5,000          20,000

Additions to property and equipment                                                (9,956 )        (9,225 )

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment                                       3,417           2,883

Other investing activities, net                                                       (57 )          (294 )
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Net cash provided by investing activities                                           3,429           3,377
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Financing activities

Long-term debt principal payments                                                      --          (2,500 )

Cash dividends paid                                                                (5,045 )        (5,021 )

Purchase of common stock                                                           (4,907 )        (3,837 )

Other financing activities, net                                                       (41 )            90
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Net cash used in financing activities                                              (9,993 )       (11,268 )
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                             (61,217 )       (30,764 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                  321,990         256,990
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                      $ 260,773$ 226,226
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                                                GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED

                                                    Business Segment Information

                                                (Unaudited - dollars in thousands)


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                                                              Three Months Ended March 31,

                                                             Large       Construction
                                                            Project

                                                         Construction     Materials         Real
                                         Construction                                      Estate
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2013

Revenue                                  $ 177,119$ 171,714$ 29,750$   121

Gross profit (loss)                         13,201          22,721         (5,974 )          110

Gross profit as a percent of revenue           7.5 %          13.2 %        (20.1 )%        90.9 %



2012

Revenue                                  $ 117,946$ 163,928$ 25,623$ 2,663

Gross profit (loss)                          8,580          22,249         (5,950 )           57

Gross profit as a percent of revenue           7.3 %          13.6 %        (23.2 )%         2.1 %
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                                                          GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED

                                                               Contract Backlog by Segment

                                                         (Unaudited - dollars in thousands)


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Contract Backlog by Segment           March 31, 2013            December 31, 2012             March 31, 2012
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Construction                    $   740,259      30.8 %     $   629,898      36.9 %     $   622,240      29.9 %

Large Project Construction        1,660,056      69.2 %       1,077,417      63.1 %       1,460,674      70.1 %
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Total                           $ 2,400,315     100.0 %     $ 1,707,315     100.0 %     $ 2,082,914     100.0 %
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