Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 146,327	$ 124,805
Accounts receivable, net	341,547	356,709
Inventories	192,573	177,467
Deferred tax assets current, net	36,995	37,110
Other current assets	104,967	103,275
Total current assets	822,409	799,366
Property, plant, and equipment, net	237,326	246,820
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	61,873	58,880
Other long-term assets	32,102	33,027
Intangible assets, net	184,052	195,840
Goodwill	546,437	548,578
Total assets	1,884,199	1,882,511
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	210,675	199,769
Other current liabilities	75,969	70,768
Wages and benefits payable	89,129	89,314
Taxes payable	14,819	10,700
Current portion of debt	28,125	26,250
Current portion of warranty	21,989	21,048
Unearned revenue	53,457	37,163
Total current liabilities	494,163	455,012
Long-term debt	320,000	352,500
Long-term warranty	24,035	24,098
Pension plan benefit liability	89,498	88,687
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	6,123	7,326
Other long-term obligations	79,580	81,917
Total liabilities	1,013,399	1,009,540
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,291,690	1,290,629
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(24,836)	(21,722)
Accumulated deficit	(413,925)	(413,671)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	852,929	855,236
Noncontrolling interests	17,871	17,735
Total equity	870,800	872,971
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,884,199	$ 1,882,511