Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 122,047	$ 136,411
Accounts receivable, net	349,292	375,326
Inventories	194,702	170,719
Deferred tax assets current, net	42,133	33,536
Other current assets	108,614	104,958
Total current assets	816,788	820,950
Property, plant, and equipment, net	249,072	255,212
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	53,339	44,584
Other long-term assets	28,556	28,908
Intangible assets, net	204,630	238,771
Goodwill	712,710	701,016
Total assets	2,065,095	2,089,441
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	202,650	227,739
Other current liabilities	77,449	49,950
Wages and benefits payable	84,571	91,802
Taxes payable	13,940	9,305
Current portion of debt	24,375	18,750
Current portion of warranty	20,102	27,115
Unearned revenue	43,953	42,712
Total current liabilities	467,040	467,373
Long-term debt	375,000	398,750
Long-term warranty	25,929	26,490
Pension plan benefit liability	92,607	90,533
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	11,415	16,682
Other long-term obligations	82,664	80,100
Total liabilities	1,054,655	1,079,928
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,288,221	1,294,213
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(36,333)	(34,384)
Accumulated deficit	(259,241)	(266,862)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	992,647	992,967
Noncontrolling interests	17,793	16,546
Total equity	1,010,440	1,009,513
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,065,095	$ 2,089,441