Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 102,800	$ 133,086
Accounts receivable, net	394,065	371,641
Inventories	196,647	195,837
Deferred tax assets current, net	58,175	58,172
Other current assets	92,662	81,618
Total current assets	844,349	840,354
Property, plant, and equipment, net	252,085	262,670
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	16,502	22,144
Other long-term assets	29,520	62,704
Intangible assets, net	254,017	239,500
Goodwill	664,440	636,910
Total assets	2,060,913	2,064,282
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	234,714	246,775
Other current liabilities	68,889	53,734
Wages and benefits payable	86,557	93,730
Taxes payable	11,928	11,526
Current portion of debt	15,000	15,000
Current portion of warranty	42,861	52,588
Unearned revenue	38,202	37,369
Total current liabilities	498,151	510,722
Long-term debt	440,000	437,502
Long-term warranty	23,507	26,948
Pension plan benefit liability	60,822	62,449
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	23,941	31,699
Other long-term obligations	74,811	73,417
Total liabilities	1,121,232	1,142,737
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,304,089	1,319,222
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(61,794)	(37,160)
Accumulated deficit	(318,169)	(375,137)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	924,126	906,925
Noncontrolling interests	15,555	14,620
Total equity	939,681	921,545
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,060,913	$ 2,064,282