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Segment Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information
Segment Information

Effective October 1, 2018, we reorganized our operational reporting segmentation from Electricity, Gas, Water, and Networks to Device Solutions, Networked Solutions, and Outcomes. Prior period segment results have been recast to conform to the new segment structure. As part of our reorganization, we actively integrated our recent acquisitions and are making investment decisions and implementing an organizational structure that aligns with these new segments. In conjunction with the rollout of our new operating segments, we unified our go-to-market strategy with a single, global, sales force that sells the full portfolio of Itron solutions, products and services. We continue to manage our research and development, service delivery, supply chain, and manufacturing operations on a worldwide basis to promote global, integrated oversight of our operations and to ensure consistency and interoperability between our operating segments.

With this reorganization, we continue to operate under the Itron brand worldwide and will manage and report under the three operating segments: Device Solutions, Networked Solutions, and Outcomes.

We have three GAAP measures of segment performance: revenues, gross profit (gross margin), and operating income (operating margin). Intersegment revenues are minimal. Certain operating expenses are allocated to the operating segments based upon internally established allocation methodologies. Corporate operating expenses, interest income, interest expense, other income (expense), and income tax provision are neither allocated to the segments, nor are they included in the measure of segment profit or loss. In addition, we allocate only certain production assets and intangible assets to our operating segments. We do not manage the performance of the segments on a balance sheet basis.


Segment Products
Device Solutions
Device Solutions - includes hardware products used for measurement, control, or sensing that do not have communications capability embedded for use with our broader Itron systems, i.e., products where Itron is not offering the complete "end-to-end" solution, but only the hardware elements. Examples of the Device Solutions portfolio include basic meters that are shipped without Itron communications, such as our standard gas meters, electricity IEC meters, and water meters, in addition to our heat and allocation products; communicating meters that are not a part of an Itron solution such as the Linky meter; and the implementation and installation of non-communicating devices, such as gas regulators.
 
 
Networked Solutions
Networked Solutions - includes a combination of communicating devices (smart meters, modules, endpoints, and sensors), network infrastructure, and associated application software designed and sold as a complete solution for acquiring and transporting robust application-specific data. Networked Solutions combines, into one operating segment, the majority of the assets from the recently acquired SSNI organization with our legacy Itron networking products and software and the implementation and installation of communicating devices into one segment. This includes: communicating measurement, control, or sensing endpoints such as our Itron® and OpenWay® Riva meters, Itron traditional ERT® technology, Intelis smart gas or water meters, 500G gas communication modules, 500W water communication modules; GenX networking products, network modules and interface cards; and specific network control and management software applications. Solutions supported by this segment include automated meter reading (AMR), advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), smart grid and distribution automation (DA), and smart street lighting and smart city solutions.
 
 
Outcomes
Outcomes - includes our value-added, enhanced software and services operating segment in which we manage, organize, analyze, and interpret data to improve decision making, maximize operational profitability, drive resource efficiency, and deliver results for consumers, utilities, and smart cities. Outcomes places an emphasis on delivering to Itron customers high-value, turn-key, digital experiences by leveraging the footprint of our Device Solutions and Networked Solutions segments. The revenues from these offerings are primarily recurring in nature and would include any direct management of Device Solutions, Networked Solutions, and other products on behalf of our end customers. Examples of these offerings include our meter data management and analytics offerings; our managed service solutions including network-as-a-service and platform-as-a-service, forecasting software and services; and any consulting-based engagement. Within the Outcomes segment, we also identify new business models, including performance-based contracting, to drive broader portfolio offerings across utilities and cities.

Revenues, gross profit, and operating income associated with our operating segments were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
Product revenues
 
 
 
Device Solutions
$
218,569

 
$
245,423

Networked Solutions
314,350

 
279,795

Outcomes
11,931

 
11,892

Total Company
$
544,850

 
$
537,110

 
 
 
 
Service revenues
 
 
 
Device Solutions
$
3,186

 
$
3,944

Networked Solutions
22,077

 
22,543

Outcomes
44,463

 
43,624

Total Company
$
69,726

 
$
70,111

 
 
 
 
Total revenues
 
 
 
Device Solutions
$
221,755

 
$
249,367

Networked Solutions
336,427

 
302,338

Outcomes
56,394

 
55,516

Total Company
$
614,576

 
$
607,221

 
 
 
 
Gross profit
 
 
 
Device Solutions
$
39,916

 
$
53,604

Networked Solutions
127,068

 
114,241

Outcomes
20,279

 
12,010

Total Company
$
187,263

 
$
179,855

 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss)
 
 
 
Device Solutions
$
25,457

 
$
38,192

Networked Solutions
95,322

 
79,943

Outcomes
10,410

 
(655
)
Corporate unallocated
(110,366
)
 
(257,928
)
Total Company
20,823

 
(140,448
)
Total other income (expense)
(14,851
)
 
(16,010
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
5,972

 
$
(156,458
)


For the three months ended March 31, 2019, one customer represented 11% of total company revenues. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, no customer represented more than 10% of total company revenues.

We currently buy a majority of our integrated circuit board assemblies from three suppliers. Management believes that other suppliers could provide similar products, but a change in suppliers, disputes with our suppliers, or unexpected constraints on the suppliers' production capacity could adversely affect operating results.

Revenues by region were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
United States and Canada
$
397,566

 
$
355,932

Europe, Middle East, and Africa
171,242

 
202,074

Other(1)
45,768

 
49,215

Total revenues
$
614,576

 
$
607,221



(1) 
Other includes our operations in Latin America and Asia Pacific.

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets expense associated with our operating segments was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
Device Solutions
$
6,436

 
$
6,474

Networked Solutions
3,248

 
3,244

Outcomes
1,302

 
1,709

Corporate unallocated
17,441

 
19,645

Total Company
$
28,427

 
$
31,072