Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 101,561	$ 136,411
Accounts receivable, net	356,228	375,326
Inventories	182,454	170,719
Deferred tax assets current, net	33,152	33,536
Other current assets	111,015	104,958
Total current assets	784,410	820,950
Property, plant, and equipment, net	248,612	255,212
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	53,673	44,584
Other long-term assets	30,468	28,908
Intangible assets, net	221,147	238,771
Goodwill	683,215	701,016
Total assets	2,021,525	2,089,441
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	197,759	227,739
Other current liabilities	51,946	49,950
Wages and benefits payable	83,567	91,802
Taxes payable	13,697	9,305
Current portion of debt	20,625	18,750
Current portion of warranty	25,150	27,115
Unearned revenue	56,174	42,712
Total current liabilities	448,918	467,373
Long-term debt	378,125	398,750
Long-term warranty	25,604	26,490
Pension plan benefit liability	87,805	90,533
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	14,156	16,682
Other long-term obligations	80,263	80,100
Total liabilities	1,034,871	1,079,928
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,299,611	1,294,213
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(66,132)	(34,384)
Accumulated deficit	(264,292)	(266,862)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	969,187	992,967
Noncontrolling interests	17,467	16,546
Total equity	986,654	1,009,513
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,021,525	$ 2,089,441