UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

January 13, 2009

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
 

ITRON, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Washington

 

000-22418

 

91-1011792

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File No.)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

2111 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake, WA  99019

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)

(509) 924-9900

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 13, 2009, Itron, Inc. issued a press release affirming its 2008 guidance for revenue, diluted non-GAAP EPS and adjusted EBITDA provided in its October 29, 2008 third quarter earnings release and earnings call webcast that day. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)       Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

 
99.1 Press Release dated January 13, 2009


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

ITRON, INC.

 

Dated:

January 13, 2009

By:

/s/ Steven M. Helmbrecht

Steven M. Helmbrecht

Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

 
99.1 Press Release dated January 13, 2009