Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 91,474	$ 133,086
Accounts receivable, net	363,111	371,641
Inventories	201,775	195,837
Deferred tax assets current, net	58,866	58,172
Other current assets	102,195	81,618
Total current assets	817,421	840,354
Property, plant, and equipment, net	251,703	262,670
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	13,268	22,144
Other long-term assets	29,875	62,704
Intangible assets, net	247,636	239,500
Goodwill	687,432	636,910
Total assets	2,047,335	2,064,282
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	219,945	246,775
Other current liabilities	62,250	53,734
Wages and benefits payable	82,405	93,730
Taxes payable	8,754	11,526
Current portion of debt	16,875	15,000
Current portion of warranty	32,834	52,588
Unearned revenue	41,255	37,369
Total current liabilities	464,318	510,722
Long-term debt	404,375	437,502
Long-term warranty	22,853	26,948
Pension plan benefit liability	63,041	62,449
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	21,307	31,699
Other long-term obligations	81,199	73,417
Total liabilities	1,057,093	1,142,737
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,294,990	1,319,222
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(38,100)	(37,160)
Accumulated deficit	(282,822)	(375,137)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	974,068	906,925
Noncontrolling interests	16,174	14,620
Total equity	990,242	921,545
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,047,335	$ 2,064,282