Sterling Construction Co. Inc. (NasdaqGS:STRL) acquired remaining 20% stake in Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, Inc. from Kip Wadsworth, Ty Wadsworth, Con Wadsworth and Tod Wadsworth for $23.1 million on December 31, 2012. Sterling Construction will also pay $0.57 million in 2013 subject to further adjustment once earnings for 2012 were finalized. Kip Wadsworth owned 5.65% stake, Ty owned 4.47% stake, Con owned 4.94% and Tod owned 4.94% stake in Ralph L. Wadsworth. The transaction was funded by drawing down on Sterling's line of credit in the amount of $24 million. Sterling further retained the services of RLW's Chief Executive Officer, President and Vice President of Business Development, Kip, Con and Tod Wadsworth. Fred Buonocore and Linda Latman of The Equity Group Inc. acted as PR advisor for Sterling Construction Co.

Sterling Construction Co. Inc. (NasdaqGS:STRL) completed the acquisition of remaining 20% stake in Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, Inc. from Kip Wadsworth, Ty Wadsworth, Con Wadsworth and Tod Wadsworth on December 31, 2012.