Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 122,475	$ 124,805
Accounts receivable, net	342,480	356,709
Inventories	190,689	177,467
Deferred tax assets current, net	34,581	37,110
Other current assets	104,847	103,275
Total current assets	795,072	799,366
Property, plant, and equipment, net	222,354	246,820
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	67,826	58,880
Other long-term assets	31,604	33,027
Intangible assets, net	155,432	195,840
Goodwill	515,641	548,578
Total assets	1,787,929	1,882,511
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	203,175	199,769
Other current liabilities	62,039	70,768
Wages and benefits payable	91,871	89,314
Taxes payable	18,491	10,700
Current portion of debt	30,000	26,250
Current portion of warranty	22,283	21,048
Unearned revenue	47,316	37,163
Total current liabilities	475,175	455,012
Long-term debt	280,000	352,500
Long-term warranty	18,071	24,098
Pension plan benefit liability	82,529	88,687
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	7,220	7,326
Other long-term obligations	87,927	81,917
Total liabilities	950,922	1,009,540
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,287,959	1,290,629
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(81,725)	(21,722)
Accumulated deficit	(387,358)	(413,671)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	818,876	855,236
Noncontrolling interests	18,131	17,735
Total equity	837,007	872,971
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,787,929	$ 1,882,511