Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 118,084	$ 112,371
Accounts receivable, net	324,706	348,389
Inventories	168,161	154,504
Deferred tax assets current, net	37,700	39,115
Other current assets	109,768	104,307
Total current assets	758,419	758,686
Property, plant, and equipment, net	192,781	207,789
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	76,479	74,598
Other long-term assets	26,390	28,503
Intangible assets, net	122,431	139,909
Goodwill	462,718	500,820
Total assets	1,639,218	1,710,305
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	196,117	184,132
Other current liabilities	78,683	100,945
Wages and benefits payable	79,443	95,248
Taxes payable	18,740	21,951
Current portion of debt	30,000	30,000
Current portion of warranty	22,256	21,063
Unearned revenue	53,472	43,436
Total current liabilities	478,711	496,775
Long-term debt	331,310	293,969
Long-term warranty	14,809	15,403
Pension plan benefit liability	91,652	101,432
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	3,289	3,808
Other long-term obligations	72,550	84,437
Total liabilities	992,321	995,824
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,257,796	1,270,045
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(197,214)	(136,514)
Accumulated deficit	(431,681)	(436,591)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	628,901	696,940
Noncontrolling interests	17,996	17,541
Total equity	646,897	714,481
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,639,218	$ 1,710,305