Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 154,438	$ 133,086
Accounts receivable, net	389,178	371,641
Inventories	210,658	195,837
Deferred tax assets current, net	58,727	58,172
Other current assets	87,431	81,618
Total current assets	900,432	840,354
Property, plant, and equipment, net	263,803	262,670
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	18,679	22,144
Other long-term assets	30,256	62,704
Intangible assets, net	234,313	239,500
Goodwill	650,996	636,910
Total assets	2,098,479	2,064,282
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	245,983	246,775
Other current liabilities	57,537	53,734
Wages and benefits payable	82,021	93,730
Taxes payable	14,971	11,526
Current portion of debt	15,000	15,000
Current portion of warranty	48,235	52,588
Unearned revenue	45,263	37,369
Total current liabilities	509,010	510,722
Long-term debt	423,752	437,502
Long-term warranty	29,016	26,948
Pension plan benefit liability	64,432	62,449
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	29,011	31,699
Other long-term obligations	73,483	73,417
Total liabilities	1,128,704	1,142,737
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,313,316	1,319,222
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(8,596)	(37,160)
Accumulated deficit	(349,784)	(375,137)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	954,936	906,925
Noncontrolling interests	14,839	14,620
Total equity	969,775	921,545
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,098,479	$ 2,064,282