Edgar Filing: ITRON INC /WA/

form10-q1_2009.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 000-22418

ITRON, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Washington	91-1011792
(State of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2111 N Molter Road, Liberty Lake, Washington 99019

(509) 924-9900

(Address and telephone number of registrant’s principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).* Yes ¨ No ¨

* Itron is a voluntary filer of Interactive Data File

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

	Large accelerated filer x	Accelerated filer ¨
	Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

As of April 30, 2009 there were outstanding 36,801,662 shares of the registrant’s common stock, no par value, which is the only class of common stock of the registrant.

Itron, Inc.

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1: Financial Statements (Unaudited)
		Consolidated Statements of Operations	1
		Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	3
		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	4
	Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		33
	Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		48
	Item 4: Controls and Procedures		49

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1: Legal Proceedings		50
	Item 1A: Risk Factors		50
	Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		50
	Item 5: Other Information		50
	Item 6: Exhibits		51

SIGNATURE			52

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: Financial Statements (Unaudited)

ITRON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenues	$	388,518		$	478,476
Cost of revenues		258,934			315,917
Gross profit		129,584			162,559

Operating expenses
Sales and marketing		36,975			41,966
Product development		31,158			29,031
General and administrative		29,024			33,023
Amortization of intangible assets		23,478			31,252
Total operating expenses		120,635			135,272

Operating income		8,949			27,287
Other income (expense)
Interest income		535			1,424
Interest expense		(16,845	)		(28,537	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net		(10,340	)		-
Other income (expense), net		(2,034	)		188
Total other income (expense)		(28,684	)		(26,925	)

Income (loss) before income taxes		(19,735	)		362
Income tax benefit		6			591
Net income (loss)	$	(19,729	)	$	953

Earnings (loss) per common share
Basic	$	(0.55	)	$	0.03
Diluted	$	(0.55	)	$	0.03

Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic		36,151			30,696
Diluted		36,151			32,745

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ITRON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

	March 31,			December 31,
	2009			2008
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	102,091		$	144,390
Accounts receivable, net		309,977			321,278
Inventories		162,244			164,210
Deferred income taxes, net		28,711			31,807
Other		60,355			56,032
Total current assets		663,378			717,717

Property, plant, and equipment, net		294,938			307,717
Prepaid debt fees		11,155			12,943
Deferred income taxes, net		34,482			30,917
Other		20,608			19,315
Intangible assets, net		433,198			481,886
Goodwill		1,215,562			1,285,853
Total assets	$	2,673,321		$	2,856,348

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	192,274		$	200,725
Other current liabilities		66,469			66,365
Wages and benefits payable		70,097			78,336
Taxes payable		27,565			18,595
Current portion of long-term debt		10,501			10,769
Current portion of warranty		20,370			23,375
Unearned revenue		36,582			24,329
Deferred income taxes, net		1,927			1,927
Total current liabilities		425,785			424,421

Long-term debt		945,566			1,140,998
Warranty		14,468			14,880
Pension plan benefits		53,511			55,810
Deferred income taxes, net		90,835			102,720
Other obligations		62,889			58,743
Total liabilities		1,593,054			1,797,572

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock		-			-
Common stock		1,120,934			992,184
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net		(53,437	)		34,093
Retained earnings		12,770			50,291
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle		-			(17,792	)
Total shareholders' equity		1,080,267			1,058,776
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	2,673,321		$	2,856,348

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ITRON, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)
Operating activities
Net income (loss)	$	(19,729	)	$	953
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		36,236			44,318
Stock-based compensation		4,487			3,890
Amortization of prepaid debt fees		1,840			1,858
Amortization of convertible debt discount		2,570			3,271
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net		9,960			-
Deferred income taxes, net		(7,654	)		(19,227	)
Other, net		3,102			86
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		11,301			(19,952	)
Inventories		1,966			(16,237	)
Accounts payables, other current liabilities, and taxes payable		316			36,501
Wages and benefits payable		(7,078	)		5,394
Unearned revenue		15,796			13,889
Warranty		(3,417	)		2,654
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes		(5,886	)		7,867
Other, net		(1,084	)		(8,845	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		42,726			56,420

Investing activities
Acquisitions of property, plant, and equipment		(13,712	)		(13,117	)
Business acquisitions & contingent consideration, net of cash equivalents acquired		(1,217	)		(95	)
Other, net		664			897
Net cash used in investing activities		(14,265	)		(12,315	)

Financing activities
Payments on debt		(67,551	)		(46,770	)
Issuance of common stock		724			2,569
Other, net		(587	)		3,587
Net cash used in financing activities		(67,414	)		(40,614	)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(3,346	)		40
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(42,299	)		3,531
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		144,390			91,988
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	102,091		$	95,519

Non-cash transactions:
Fixed assets purchased but not yet paid	$	5,560		$	2,604
Exchange of debt for common stock (see Note 6)		120,984			-

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes	$	1,494		$	3,903
Interest		15,445			18,385

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2009

(UNAUDITED)

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Itron,” and the “Company” refer to Itron, Inc.

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

We were incorporated in the state of Washington in 1977. We provide a portfolio of products and services to utilities for the energy and water markets throughout the world.

Financial Statement Preparation

The condensed consolidated financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited and reflect entries necessary for the fair presentation of the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 of Itron, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All entries required for the fair presentation of the financial statements are of a normal recurring nature, except as disclosed.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding interim results. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2008 audited financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2009. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year or for any other fiscal period.

Basis of Consolidation

We consolidate all entities in which we have a greater than 50% ownership interest. We also consolidate entities in which we have a 50% or less investment and over which we have control. We use the equity method of accounting for entities in which we have a 50% or less investment and exercise significant influence. Entities in which we have less than a 20% investment and where we do not exercise significant influence are accounted for under the cost method. We consider for consolidation any variable interest entity of which we are the primary beneficiary. At March 31, 2009, we had no material investments in variable interest entities. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No. 51, which changes the accounting and reporting for minority interests. Minority interests will be re-characterized as noncontrolling interests and will be reported as a component of equity, separate from the parent’s equity, and purchases or sales of equity interests that do not result in a change in control will be accounted for as equity transactions. In addition, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement and upon a loss of control, the interest sold, as well as any interest retained, will be recorded at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. As the amount of our noncontrolling interests was not material at March 31, 2009 or at December 31, 2008, the condensed consolidated financial statements do not separately reflect the equity and net income of the noncontrolling interest.

Change in Accounting Principle

In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement), (FSP 14-1) addressing convertible instruments such as our convertible senior subordinated notes (convertible notes). FSP 14-1 requires the convertible debt to be separated into its liability and equity components in a manner that reflects our non-convertible debt borrowing rate. We adopted FSP 14-1 on January 1, 2009 and applied FSP 14-1 retrospectively to all periods for during our convertible debt was outstanding. Our convertible notes were issued in August 2006. Refer to Note 6 for further disclosure of the terms of the convertible notes and the adoption of FSP 14-1.

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The impact of the adoption of FSP 14-1 on our results of operations, our financial position, and our cash flows is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
	As Previously Reported			Impact of FSP 14-1			Upon Adoption of FSP 14-1
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Interest expense	$	(25,266	)	$	(3,271	)	$	(28,537	)
Income tax (provision) benefit	$	(680	)	$	1,271		$	591
Net income	$	2,953		$	(2,000	)	$	953

Earnings per common share
Basic	$	0.10		$	(0.07	)	$	0.03
Diluted	$	0.09		$	(0.06	)	$	0.03

	At December 31, 2008
	As Previously Reported		Impact of FSP 14-1			Upon Adoption of FSP 14-1
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Deferred income taxes, net	$	45,783	$	(14,866	)	$	30,917

Long-term debt	$	1,179,249	$	(38,251	)	$	1,140,998

Common stock	$	951,007	$	41,177		$	992,184

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle	$	-	$	(17,792	)	$	(17,792	)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
	As Previously Reported			Impact of FSP 14-1			Upon Adoption of FSP 14-1
	(in thousands)
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Net income	$	2,953		$	(2,000	)	$	953
Amortization of convertible debt discount	$	-		$	3,271		$	3,271
Deferred income taxes, net	$	(17,956	)	$	(1,271	)	$	(19,227	)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2009
	As Reported			Impact of FSP 14-1			As Adjusted
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Interest expense	$	(16,845	)	$	2,570		$	(14,275	)
Income tax benefit (provision)	$	6		$	(989	)	$	(983	)
Net loss	$	(19,729	)	$	1,581		$	(18,148	)

Loss per common share
Basic	$	(0.55	)	$	0.05		$	(0.50	)
Diluted	$	(0.55	)	$	0.05		$	(0.50	)

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid instruments with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents.

Derivative Instruments

We account for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended. All derivative instruments, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value as either assets or liabilities. The components and fair values of our derivative instruments, which are primarily interest rate swaps, are determined using the fair value measurements of significant other observable inputs (Level 2), as defined by SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements.

The net fair value of our derivative instruments may switch between a net asset and a net liability depending on the mark-to-market at the end of the period. We include the effect of our counterparty credit risk based on current published credit default swap rates when the net fair value of our derivative instruments are in a net asset position and the effect of our own nonperformance risk when the net fair value of our derivative instruments are in a net liability position. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (OCI) and are recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. If the derivative is a net investment hedge, the effective portion of any unrealized gain or loss is reported in accumulated OCI as a net unrealized gain or loss on derivative instruments. Ineffective portions of fair value changes or the changes in fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedging activities are recognized in other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. We classify cash flows from our derivative programs as cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

Derivatives are not used for trading or speculative purposes. We have one counterparty to our derivatives, which is a major international financial institution, with whom we have a master netting agreement; however, our derivative positions are not disclosed on a net basis. There are no credit-risk-related contingent features within our derivative instruments. Refer to Note 7 and Note 12 for further disclosures of our derivative instruments and their impact on comprehensive income.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable are recorded for invoices issued to customers in accordance with our contractual arrangements. Interest and late payment fees are minimal. Unbilled receivables are recorded when revenues are recognized upon product shipment or service delivery and invoicing occurs at a later date. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on our historical experience of bad debts and our specific review of outstanding receivables at period end. Accounts receivable are written-off against the allowance when we believe an account, or a portion thereof, is no longer collectible.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method. Cost includes raw materials and labor, plus applied direct and indirect costs.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally thirty years for buildings and three to five years for equipment, computers, and furniture. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized over the term of the applicable lease, including renewable periods if reasonably assured, or over the useful lives, whichever is shorter. Costs related to internally developed software and software purchased for internal uses are capitalized in accordance with Statement of Position 98-1, Accounting for Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use, and are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. We have no major planned maintenance activities.

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We review long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with SFAS 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. We have had no significant impairments of long-lived assets. Assets held for sale are classified within other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated.

Prepaid Debt Fees

Prepaid debt fees represent the capitalized direct costs incurred related to the issuance of debt and are recorded as noncurrent assets. These costs are amortized to interest expense over the lives of the respective borrowings using the effective interest method. When debt is repaid early, or first becomes convertible as in the case of our convertible notes, the related portion of unamortized prepaid debt fees is written-off and included in interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Business Combinations

SFAS 141(R), Business Combinations, is effective for acquisitions after January 1, 2009. On the date of acquisition, the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree are recorded at their fair values. The acquiree results of operations are also included as of the date of acquisition in the consolidated results. Intangible assets that arise from contractual/legal rights, or are capable of being separated, as well as in-process research and development (IPR&D), are measured and recorded at fair value. If practicable, assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies are measured and recorded at fair value. If not practicable, such assets and liabilities are measured and recorded under the guidance of SFAS 5, Contingencies. We capitalize IPR&D as an intangible asset and amortize the balance over its estimated useful life. The residual balance of the purchase price, after fair value allocations to all identified assets and liabilities, represents goodwill. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Restructuring costs are generally expensed in periods subsequent to the acquisition date, and changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties after the measurement period are recognized as a component of provision for income taxes.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets result from our acquisitions. We use estimates in determining and assigning the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, including estimates of useful lives of intangible assets, the amount and timing of related future cash flows, and fair values of the related operations. Our intangible assets have finite lives, are amortized over their estimated useful lives based on estimated discounted cash flows, and are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.

Goodwill is tested for impairment as of October 1 of each year, or more frequently if a significant impairment indicator occurs under the guidance of SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. In testing goodwill for impairment, we forecast discounted future cash flows at the reporting unit level based on estimated future revenues and operating costs, which take into consideration factors such as existing backlog, expected future orders, supplier contracts, and general market conditions. Goodwill is assigned to our reporting units based on the expected benefit from the synergies arising from each business combination, determined by using certain financial metrics, including the incremental discounted cash flows associated with each reporting unit.

Warranty

We offer standard warranties on our hardware products and large application software products. We accrue the estimated cost of projected warranty claims based on historical and projected product performance trends and costs. Testing of new products in the development stage helps identify and correct potential warranty issues prior to manufacturing. Continuing quality control efforts during manufacturing reduce our exposure to warranty claims. If our quality control efforts fail to detect a fault in one of our products, we could experience an increase in warranty claims. We track warranty claims to identify potential warranty trends. If an unusual trend is noted, an additional warranty accrual may be assessed and recorded when a failure event is probable and the cost can be reasonably estimated. Management continually evaluates the sufficiency of the warranty provisions and makes adjustments when necessary. The warranty allowances may fluctuate due to changes in estimates for material, labor, and other costs we may incur to repair or replace projected product failures, and we may incur additional warranty and related expenses in the future with respect to new or established products. The long-term warranty balance includes estimated warranty claims beyond one year.

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A summary of the warranty accrual account activity is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1	$	38,255		$	32,841
Adjustment of previous acquisition		-			6,307
New product warranties		1,534			2,667
Other changes/adjustments to warranties		1,590			1,701
Claims activity		(5,636	)		(3,580	)
Effect of change in exchange rates		(905	)		1,867
Ending balance, March 31		34,838			41,803
Less: current portion of warranty		20,370			22,980
Long-term warranty	$	14,468		$	18,823

Total warranty expense, which consists of new product warranties issued and other changes and adjustments to warranties, totaled approximately $3.1 million and $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Warranty expense is classified within cost of revenues.

Health Benefits

We are self insured for a substantial portion of the cost of U.S. employee group health insurance. We purchase insurance from a third party, which provides individual and aggregate stop loss protection for these costs. Each reporting period, we expense the costs of our health insurance plan including paid claims, the change in the estimate of incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims, taxes, and administrative fees (collectively the plan costs). Plan costs were approximately $4.8 million and $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The IBNR accrual, which is included in wages and benefits payable, was $3.1 million and $3.0 million at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Our IBNR accrual and expenses can fluctuate due to the number of plan participants, claims activity, and deductible limits. For our employees located outside of the United States, health benefits are provided primarily through governmental social plans, which are funded through employee and employer tax withholdings.

Contingencies

A loss contingency is recorded if it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We evaluate, among other factors, the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and our ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of the ultimate loss. Changes in these factors and related estimates could materially affect our financial position and results of operations.

Bonus and Profit Sharing

We have various employee bonus and profit sharing plans, which provide award amounts for the achievement of annual financial and nonfinancial targets. If management determines it probable that the targets will be achieved and the amounts can be reasonably estimated, a compensation accrual is recorded based on the proportional achievement of the financial and nonfinancial targets. Although we monitor and accrue expenses quarterly based on our progress toward the achievement of the annual targets, the actual results at the end of the year may require awards that are significantly greater or less than the estimates made in earlier quarters.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

We sponsor both funded and unfunded non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans. SFAS 87, Employers' Accounting for Pensions, as amended by SFAS 158, Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, requires recognition of a liability for the projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets or an asset for plan assets in excess of the projected benefit obligation. SFAS 158 also requires employers to recognize the funded status of their defined benefit pension plans on their consolidated balance sheet and recognize as a component of OCI, net of tax, the actuarial gains or losses and prior service costs or credits, if any, that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with SFAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recorded for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and tax basis of our assets and liabilities in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we operate. These deferred income taxes are measured using the tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. We establish a valuation allowance for the deferred income tax asset when we believe it is more likely than not that a portion of such asset will not be realized. Deferred income tax liabilities have not been recorded on undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries that are permanently reinvested.

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We evaluate whether our tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). Under FIN 48, we recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities based solely on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We classify interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and interest income on tax overpayments as components of income tax expense.

Foreign Exchange

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities of international subsidiaries with a non-U.S. dollar functional currency are translated to U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date, or the last business day of the period, if applicable. Revenues and expenses for these subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars using a weighted average rate for the relevant reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included, net of tax, in accumulated OCI in shareholders’ equity. Gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations for balances that are not denominated in an entity’s functional currency are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Currency gains and losses of intercompany balances deemed to be long-term in nature or designated as hedges of the net investment in international subsidiaries are included, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues consist primarily of hardware sales, software license fees, software implementation, project management services, installation, consulting, and post-sale maintenance support. In determining appropriate revenue recognition, we primarily consider the provisions of the following accounting pronouncements: Staff Accounting Bulletin 104, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables, Statement of Position (SOP) 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, SOP 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts, and EITF 03-5, Applicability of AICPA Statement of Position 97-2 to Non-Software Deliverables in an Arrangement Containing More-Than-Incidental Software.

Revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables are divided into separate units of accounting if the delivered item(s) have value to the customer on a standalone basis, there is objective and reliable evidence of fair value of both the delivered and undelivered item(s), and delivery/performance of the undelivered item(s) is probable. The total arrangement consideration is allocated among the separate units of accounting based on their relative fair values and the applicable revenue recognition criteria considered for each unit of accounting. For our standard contract arrangements that combine deliverables such as hardware, meter reading system software, installation, and project management services, each deliverable is generally considered a single unit of accounting. The amount allocable to a delivered item is limited to the amount that we are entitled to collect and that is not contingent upon the delivery/performance of additional items.

Revenues are recognized when (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (3) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured. Hardware revenues are generally recognized at the time of shipment, receipt by customer, or, if applicable, upon completion of customer acceptance provisions. For software arrangements with multiple elements, revenue recognition is also dependent upon the availability of vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE) of fair value for each of the elements. The lack of VSOE, or the existence of extended payment terms or other inherent risks, may affect the timing of revenue recognition for software arrangements. If implementation services are essential to a software arrangement, revenue is recognized using either the percentage-of-completion methodology if project costs can be estimated or the completed contract methodology if project costs cannot be reliably estimated. Hardware and software post-sale maintenance support fees are recognized ratably over the life of the related service contract.

Unearned revenue is recorded when a customer pays for products or services where the criteria for revenue recognition have not been met as of the balance sheet date. Deferred cost is recorded for products or services for which ownership (typically defined as title and risk of loss) has transferred to the customer, but for which the criteria for revenue recognition have not been met as of the balance sheet date. Previously recorded unearned revenue and deferred costs are recognized when the applicable revenue recognition criteria are met. Shipping and handling costs and incidental expenses billed to customers are recorded as revenue, with the associated cost charged to cost of revenues. We record sales, use, and value added taxes billed to our customers on a net basis in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Product and Software Development Costs

Product and software development costs primarily include employee compensation and third party contracting fees. For software we develop to be marketed or sold, SFAS 86, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed (as amended), requires the capitalization of development costs after technological feasibility is established. Due to the relatively short period of time between technological feasibility and the completion of product and software development, and the immaterial nature of these costs, we generally do not capitalize product and software development expenses.

Stock-Based Compensation

SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment, requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values. We record stock-based compensation expense under SFAS 123(R) for awards of stock options, our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and issuance of restricted and unrestricted stock awards and units. The fair values of stock options and ESPP awards are estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which includes assumptions for the dividend yield, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected life. For restricted and unrestricted stock awards and units, the fair value is the market close price of our common stock on the date of grant. We expense stock-based compensation using the straight-line method over the vesting requirement. A substantial portion of our stock-based compensation cannot be expensed for tax purposes. When we have tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost, they are classified as financing cash inflows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Fair Value Measurements

SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements, became effective on January 1, 2008 and established a framework for measuring fair value, expanded disclosures about fair value measurements of our financial assets and liabilities and specified a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs used are observable or unobservable. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in different valuation methodologies, assigning the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in actively traded markets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). Level 2 inputs consist of quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in non-active markets; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are corroborated by observable market data either directly or indirectly through correlation or other means (inputs may include yield curves, volatility, credit risks, and default rates). For fair value measurements using Level 3 inputs, a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances is required. FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement 157, which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), became effective as of January 1, 2009. The adoption of this FSP did not have a material effect on our nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Due to various factors affecting future costs and operations, actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

Reclassifications

See Change in Accounting Principal for the impact of the adoption of FSP 14-1.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 132(R)-1, Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets, which amends SFAS 132(R), Employer’s Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits, to require additional fair value disclosures about assets held in an employer’s defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan. This FSP is effective for our December 31, 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. This FSP is effective for our June 30, 2009 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Note 2: Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted Earnings per Share (EPS).

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(19,729	)	$	953

Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic		36,151			30,696
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards and convertible notes		-			2,049
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted		36,151			32,745
Basic earnings (loss) per common share	$	(0.55	)	$	0.03
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share	$	(0.55	)	$	0.03

For stock-based awards, the dilutive effect is calculated using the treasury stock method. Under this method, the dilutive effect is computed as if the awards were exercised at the beginning of the period (or at time of issuance, if later) and assumes the related proceeds were used to repurchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Related proceeds include the amount the employee must pay upon exercise, future compensation cost associated with the stock award, and the amount of excess tax benefits, if any. As a result of our net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009, there was no dilutive effect to the weighted average common shares outstanding. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, diluted weighted average common shares outstanding included 696,000 incremental shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of stock-based awards. Approximately 1,038,000 and 53,000 stock-based awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive. These stock-based awards could be dilutive in future periods.

For our convertible notes, the dilutive effect is calculated under the net share settlement method in accordance with EITF 04-8, The Effect of Contingently Convertible Instruments on Diluted Earnings per Share. We are required, pursuant to the indenture for the convertible notes, to settle the principal amount of the convertible notes in cash and may elect to settle the remaining conversion obligation (stock price in excess of conversion price) in cash, shares, or a combination. Under the net share settlement method, we include the amount of shares it would take to satisfy the conversion obligation, assuming that all of the convertible notes are converted. The average closing prices of our common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 are used as the basis for determining the dilutive effect on EPS. The average price of our common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2009 did not exceed the conversion price of $65.16, and therefore, did not have an effect on diluted earnings per share. The average price of our common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2008 exceeded the conversion price of $65.16, and therefore, approximately 1.4 million shares were included as dilutive shares in the calculation of diluted EPS.

During the first quarter of 2009, we entered into exchange agreements with certain holders of our convertible notes to issue, in the aggregate, approximately 2.3 million shares of common stock valued at $132.9 million, in exchange for, in the aggregate, $121.0 million principal amount of the convertible notes. See Note 6 for further discussion.

We have authorized 10 million shares of preferred stock with no par value. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the affairs of the corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of any outstanding preferred stock will be entitled to be paid a preferential amount per share to be determined by the Board of Directors prior to any payment to holders of common stock. Shares of preferred stock may be converted into common stock based on terms, conditions, rates, and subject to such adjustments set by the Board of Directors. There was no preferred stock issued or outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

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Note 3: Certain Balance Sheet Components

Accounts receivable, net	At March 31,		At December 31,
	2009		2008
	(in thousands)
Trade receivables (net of allowance of $5,213 and $5,954)	$	293,613	$	306,593
Unbilled revenue		16,364		14,685
Total accounts receivable, net	$	309,977	$	321,278

A summary of the allowance for doubtful accounts activity is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1	$	5,954		$	6,391
Provision for (release of) doubtful accounts		(118	)		167
Accounts charged off		(297	)		(482	)
Effects of change in exchange rates		(326	)		160
Ending balance, March 31	$	5,213		$	6,236

Inventories	At March 31,		At December 31,
	2009		2008
	(in thousands)
Materials	$	82,609	$	85,153
Work in process		14,993		14,556
Finished goods		64,642		64,501
Total inventories	$	162,244	$	164,210

Our inventory levels may vary period to period as a result of our factory scheduling and timing of contract fulfillments.

Consigned inventory, consisting of raw materials and finished goods, was $14.4 million and $19.1 million at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Property, plant, and equipment, net	At March 31,			At December 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)
Machinery and equipment	$	231,105		$	217,740
Computers and purchased software		61,966			62,525
Buildings, furniture, and improvements		119,604			134,316
Land		33,606			36,130
Total cost		446,281			450,711
Accumulated depreciation		(151,343	)		(142,994	)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$	294,938		$	307,717

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Note 4: Intangible Assets

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of our intangible assets, other than goodwill, are as follows:

	At March 31, 2009							At December 31, 2008
	Gross Assets		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Assets		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	(in thousands)
Core-developed technology	$	380,924	$	(197,531	)	$	183,393	$	394,912	$	(188,953	)	$	205,959
Customer contracts and relationships		283,283		(62,059	)		221,224		299,928		(56,966	)		242,962
Trademarks and trade names		73,768		(47,051	)		26,717		76,766		(45,851	)		30,915
Other		24,293		(22,429	)		1,864		24,630		(22,580	)		2,050
Total intangible assets	$	762,268	$	(329,070	)	$	433,198	$	796,236	$	(314,350	)	$	481,886

A summary of the intangible asset account activity is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)
Beginning balance, intangible assets, gross	$	796,236		$	895,979
Adjustment of previous acquisitions		-			(70,048	)
Effect of change in exchange rates		(33,968	)		37,359
Ending balance, intangible assets, gross	$	762,268		$	863,290

During 2008, intangible assets were adjusted by $70.0 million based on our completion of the fair value assessment associated with the Actaris Metering Systems SA (Actaris) acquisition in 2007.

Intangible assets are recorded in the functional currency of our international subsidiaries; therefore, the carrying amount of intangible assets increase or decrease, with a corresponding change in accumulated other comprehensive income, due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Intangible asset amortization expense was $23.5 million and $31.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Estimated future annual amortization expense is as follows:

Years ending December 31,	Estimated Annual Amortization
	(in thousands)
2009 (amount remaining at March 31, 2009)	$	71,241
2010		68,727
2011		58,850
2012		45,290
2013		36,638
Beyond 2013		152,452
Total intangible assets, net	$	433,198

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Note 5: Goodwill

The following table reflects goodwill allocated to each reporting segment at March 31, 2009 and 2008:

	Itron North America			Itron International			Total Company
	(in thousands)
Goodwill balance at January 1, 2008	$	185,869		$	1,080,264		$	1,266,133
Adjustment of previous acquisitions		-			59,907			59,907
Effect of change in exchange rates		(472	)		92,988			92,516
Goodwill balance at March 31, 2008	$	185,397		$	1,233,159		$	1,418,556

Goodwill balance at January 1, 2009	$	184,535		$	1,101,318		$	1,285,853
Effect of change in exchange rates		(253	)		(70,038	)		(70,291	)
Goodwill balance at March 31, 2009	$	184,282		$	1,031,280		$	1,215,562

We have made refinements to our management reporting and geographic reporting structure between our International and North America operations. Itron North America now includes sales of gas and water meters in North America, which were previously part of Itron International. Therefore, the allocation of goodwill to our reporting units is based on our current segment reporting structure, and we have reallocated $57.5 million between the operating segments.

Goodwill associated with the Actaris acquisition in 2007 was adjusted in 2008 based on our final determination of fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

Goodwill is recorded in the functional currency of our international subsidiaries; therefore, goodwill balances may increase or decrease, with a corresponding change in accumulated other comprehensive income, due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Note 6: Debt

The components of our borrowings are as follows:

	At March 31,			At December 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)
Term loans
USD denominated term loan	$	329,230		$	375,744
EUR denominated term loan		316,551			360,494
Convertible senior subordinated notes		201,067			306,337
Senior subordinated notes		109,219			109,192
		956,067			1,151,767
Current portion of debt		(10,501	)		(10,769	)
Total long-term debt	$	945,566		$	1,140,998

Credit Facility

The Actaris acquisition in 2007 was financed in part by a $1.2 billion credit facility. The credit facility, dated April 18, 2007, was composed of a $605.1 million first lien U.S. dollar denominated term loan; a €335 million first lien euro denominated term loan; a £50 million first lien pound sterling denominated term loan (collectively the term loans); and a $115 million multicurrency revolving line-of-credit (revolver) (see Note 15 for discussion of the amendment to the credit facility dated April 24, 2009). Our loan balances denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar fluctuate due to currency exchange rates. The principal balances of our euro denominated term loan at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were €238.3 million and €254.1 million, respectively. Interest rates on the credit facility are based on the respective borrowing’s denominated London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or the Wells Fargo Bank, National Association’s prime rate, plus an additional margin of 1.75% subject to factors including our consolidated leverage ratio. Our interest rates were 2.23% for the U.S. dollar denominated and 4.72% for the euro denominated term loans at March 31, 2009. Scheduled amortization of principal payments is 1% per year (0.25% quarterly) with an excess cash flow provision for additional annual principal repayment requirements. Maturities of the term loans and multicurrency revolver are seven years and six years from the date of issuance, respectively. The credit facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of Itron, Inc., our operating subsidiaries, except our international subsidiaries, and includes covenants, which contain certain financial ratios and place restrictions on the incurrence of debt, the payment of dividends, certain investments, incurrence of capital expenditures above a set limit and mergers. We were in compliance with these debt covenants at March 31, 2009. At March 31, 2009, there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolver and $50.4 million was utilized by outstanding standby letters of credit resulting in $64.6 million being available for additional borrowings.

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We repaid $67.6 million of the term loans during the first three months of 2009. These repayments were made with cash flows from operations and cash on hand. Repayments of $46.8 million were made during the first three months of 2008.

Senior Subordinated Notes

In May 2004, we issued $125 million of 7.75% senior subordinated notes (subordinated notes) due in 2012, which were discounted to a price of 99.265 to yield 7.875%. The subordinated notes are registered with the SEC and are generally transferable. Fixed interest payments are required every six months, in May and November. The notes are subordinated to our credit facility (senior secured borrowings) and are guaranteed by all of our operating subsidiaries, except for our international subsidiaries. The subordinated notes contain covenants, which place restrictions on the incurrence of debt, the payment of dividends, certain investments and mergers. We were in compliance with these debt covenants at March 31, 2009. From time to time, we may acquire a portion of the subordinated notes on the open market, resulting in the early extinguishment of debt.

We did not acquire any subordinated notes during the first three months of 2009 or 2008. The balance of the subordinated notes, including unaccreted discount, was $109.2 million at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008. Currently, some or all of the subordinated notes may be redeemed at our option at a redemption price of 103.875% of the principal amount, decreasing to 101.938% on May 15, 2009 and 100.000% on May 15, 2010.

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes

On August 4, 2006, we issued $345 million of 2.50% convertible notes due August 2026. Fixed interest payments are required every six months, in February and August. For each six month period beginning August 2011, contingent interest payments of approximately 0.19% of the average trading price of the convertible notes will be made if certain thresholds and events are met, as outlined in the indenture. The convertible notes are registered with the SEC and are generally transferable. Our convertible notes are not considered conventional convertible debt as defined in EITF 05-2, The Meaning of “Conventional Convertible Debt Instruments” in Issue 00-19, as the number of shares, or cash, to be received by the holders was not fixed at the inception of the obligation. We have concluded that the conversion feature of our convertible notes does not require bifurcation from the host contract in accordance with SFAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, (SFAS 133) as the conversion feature is indexed to our own stock and would be classified within stockholders’ equity if it were a freestanding instrument as provided by EITF 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock.

The convertible notes may be converted at the option of the holder at a conversion rate of 15.3478 shares of our common stock for each $1,000 principal amount of the convertible notes, under the following circumstances, as defined in the indenture (filed with the SEC on November 6, 2006 as Exhibit 4.16 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q):

during any fiscal quarter commencing after December 31, 2006, if the closing sale price per share of our common stock exceeds $78.19, which is 120% of the conversion price of $65.16, for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter;

o	between July 1, 2011 and August 1, 2011, and any time after August 1, 2024;

o	during the five business days after any five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price of the convertible notes for each day was less than 98% of the conversion value of the convertible notes;

o	if the convertible notes are called for redemption;

o	if a fundamental change occurs; or

o	upon the occurrence of defined corporate events.

The amount payable upon conversion is the result of a formula based on the closing prices of our common stock for 20 consecutive trading days following the date of the conversion notice. Based on the conversion ratio of 15.3478 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the convertible notes, if our stock price is lower than the conversion price of $65.16, the amount payable will be less than the $1,000 principal amount and will be settled in cash. Our closing stock price at March 31, 2009 was $47.35.

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Upon conversion, the principal amount of the convertible notes will be settled in cash and, at our option, the remaining conversion obligation (stock price in excess of conversion price) may be settled in cash, shares or a combination. The conversion rate for the convertible notes is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain corporate events, as defined in the indenture, to ensure that the economic rights of the convertible notes are preserved.

The convertible notes also contain purchase options, at the option of the holders, which may require us to repurchase all or a portion of the convertible notes on August 1, 2011, August 1, 2016, and August 1, 2021 at 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

On or after August 1, 2011, we have the option to redeem all or a portion of the convertible notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The convertible notes are unsecured, subordinated to our credit facility (senior secured borrowings), and are guaranteed by all of our operating subsidiaries, except for our international subsidiaries. The convertible notes contain covenants, which place restrictions on the incurrence of debt and certain mergers. We were in compliance with these debt covenants at March 31, 2009.

As our stock price is subject to fluctuation, the contingent conversion threshold may be triggered during any quarter, prior to July 2011, and the notes become convertible. At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the contingent conversion threshold was not exceeded and, therefore, the aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes is included in long-term debt.

On January 1, 2009, we adopted FSP APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement), (FSP 14-1). FSP 14-1 requires the convertible debt to be separated between its liability and equity components, in a manner that reflects our non-convertible debt borrowing rate, determined to be 7.38% at the time of the issuance of the convertible notes, and must be applied retroactively to all periods presented. See Note 1 for disclosure about the financial statement impact of our adoption of FSP 14-1.

The carrying amounts of the debt and equity components are as follows:

	At March 31,			At December 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)
Face value of convertible debt	$	223,604		$	344,588
Unamortized discount		(22,537	)		(38,251	)
Net carrying amount of debt component	$	201,067		$	306,337

Carrying amount of equity component	$	31,831		$	41,177

For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, the effective interest rate on the liability component was 7.38%, and interest expense relating to both the contractual interest coupon and amortization of the discount on the liability component was $4.2 million and $5.4 million, respectively. Due to the combination of put, call, and conversion options that are part of the terms of the convertible note agreement, the remaining discount on the liability component will be amortized over 27 months.

During the first quarter of 2009, we entered into exchange agreements with certain holders of our convertible notes to issue, in the aggregate, approximately, 2.3 million shares of common stock, valued at $132.9 million, in exchange for, in the aggregate, $121.0 million principal amount of the convertible notes, representing 35% of the aggregate principal outstanding at the date of the exchanges. All of the convertible notes we acquired pursuant to the exchange agreements were retired upon the closing of the exchanges.

In accordance with FSP 14-1, the exchange agreements were treated as induced conversions as the holders received a greater number of shares of common stock than would have been issued under the original conversion terms of the convertible notes. At the time of the exchange agreements, none of the conversion contingencies were met. Under the original terms of the convertible notes, the amount payable on conversion was to be paid in cash, and the remaining conversion obligation (stock price in excess of conversion price) was payable in cash or shares, at our option. Under the terms of the exchange agreements, all of the settlement was paid in shares. The difference in the value of the shares of common stock issued under the exchange agreement and the value of the shares used to derive the amount payable under the original conversion agreement resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $23.3 million (the inducement loss). As required by FSP 14-1, upon derecognition of the convertible notes, we remeasured the fair value of the liability and equity components using a borrowing rate for similar non-convertible debt that would be applicable to us at the date of the exchange agreements. Because borrowing rates have increased, the remeasurement of the components of the convertible notes resulted in a gain on extinguishment of $13.4 million (the revaluation gain). As a result, we recognized a net loss on extinguishment of debt of $10.3 million, calculated as the inducement loss, plus an allocation of advisory fees less the revaluation gain.

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Prepaid Debt Fees & Interest Expense

Prepaid debt fees for our outstanding borrowings are amortized over their respective terms using the effective interest method. Total unamortized prepaid debt fees were $11.2 million and $12.9 million at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Accrued interest expense was $3.9 million and $4.5 million at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Note 7: Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

As part of our risk management strategy, we use derivative instruments to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. Refer to Note 1 and Note 12 for additional disclosures on our derivative instruments.

The fair values of our derivative instruments are determined using the income approach and significant other observable inputs (Level 2), as defined by SFAS 157. We have used observable market inputs based on the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying instrument. The key inputs used at March 31, 2009 included interest rate yield curves (swap rates and futures) and foreign exchange spot and forward rates, all of which are available in an active market. We have utilized the mid-market pricing convention for these inputs at March 31, 2009. We include the effect of our counterparty credit risk based on current published credit default swap rates when the net fair value of our derivative instruments are in a net asset position and the effect of our own nonperformance risk when the net fair value of our derivative instruments are in a net liability position. We have considered our own nonperformance risk by discounting our derivative liabilities to reflect the potential credit risk to our counterparty by applying a current market indicative credit spread to all cash flows.

The fair values of our derivative instruments determined using the fair value measurement of significant other observable inputs (Level 2) at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows:

	Asset Derivatives
	At March 31, 2009			At December 31, 2008
	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current assets	$	123		$	-

	Liability Derivatives
	At March 31, 2009				At December 31, 2008
	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value			Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133
Interest rate swap contracts	Other current liabilities	$	(12,543	)	Other current liabilities	$	(8,772	)
Interest rate swap contracts	Long-term other obligations		(6,948	)	Long-term other obligations		(8,723	)
* Euro denominated term loan	Other current liabilities		(4,450	)	Other current liabilities		(4,752	)
* Euro denominated term loan	Long-term other obligations		(312,101	)	Long-term other obligations		(355,742	)
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133		$	(336,042	)		$	(377,989	)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current liabilities	$	(1,043	)	Other current liabilities	$	(67	)
Total liability derivatives		$	(337,085	)		$	(378,056	)

Total asset and liability derivatives, net		$	(336,962	)		$	(378,056	)

* These derivative instruments as defined by SFAS 133, as amended, are not recorded at fair value, but at the carrying value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Other comprehensive income (loss) during the reporting period for our derivatives, net of tax, was as follows (in thousands):

Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax at December 31, 2008	$	(23,768	)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax		(11,428	)
Realized losses reclassified into net loss, net of tax		1,575
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax at March 31, 2009	$	(33,621	)

Cash Flow Hedges

We are exposed to interest rate risk through our credit facility. We enter into swaps to achieve a fixed rate of interest on the hedged portion of debt in order to increase our ability to forecast interest expense. The objective of these swaps is to protect us from changes in borrowing rates on our floating rate credit facility where LIBOR is consistently applied.

In 2008, we entered into a one-year pay-fixed 3.01% receive one-month LIBOR interest rate swap effective June 30, 2008, to convert $200 million of our USD term loan, which had a remaining balance of $329.2 million at March 31, 2009, from a floating interest rate to a fixed interest rate. The interest rate on the USD term loan will continue to contain an additional margin per the credit facility agreement. In 2008, we also entered into a forward starting one-year pay-fixed 2.68% receive one-month LIBOR interest rate swap, effective June 30, 2009 when the current one-year interest rate swap expires. The cash flow hedge is currently, and is expected to be, highly effective in achieving offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk through the term of the hedge. Consequently, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap are recorded as a component of OCI and are recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. The amounts paid or received on the hedge are recognized as adjustments to interest expense. The amount of net losses expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months is approximately $4.0 million, which was based on the Bloomberg U.S. dollar and euro swap yield curves as of March 31, 2009.

In 2007, we entered into a pay-fixed 6.59% receive three-month Euro Interbank Offered Rate (Euribor) amortizing interest rate swap to convert a significant portion of our €335 million euro denominated variable-rate term loan to fixed-rate debt. The cash flow hedge is currently, and is expected to be, highly effective in achieving offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk through the term of the hedge. Consequently, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap are recorded as a component of OCI and are recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. The amounts paid or received on the hedge are recognized as adjustments to interest expense. The notional amount of the swap is reduced each quarter and was $296.6 million (€223.3 million) at March 31, 2009. The amount of net losses expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months is approximately $6.4 million, which was based on the Bloomberg U.S. dollar and euro swap yield curves as of March 31, 2009.

We will continue to monitor and assess our interest rate risk and may institute additional interest rate swaps or other derivative instruments to manage such risk in the future.

The effect of our cash flow derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31 is as follows:

Derivatives in SFAS 133 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)						Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)					Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
		2009			2008			2009			2008			2009			2008
		(in thousands)						(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Interest rate swap contracts	Interest expense	$	(4,507	)	$	(3,384	)	$	(2,557	)	$	206	Interest expense	$	(48	)	$	-

Net Investment Hedges

We are exposed to foreign exchange risk through our international subsidiaries. As a result of our acquisition of a foreign company, we entered into a euro denominated term loan, which exposes us to fluctuations in the euro foreign exchange rate. Therefore, we have designated this foreign currency denominated term loan as a hedge of our net investment in international operations. Changes in the spot-to-spot value are recorded as adjustments to long-term debt with offsetting unrealized gains and losses recorded in OCI. The notional amount of the term loan is reduced each quarter as a result of repayments and was $316.6 million (€238.3 million) at March 31, 2009. We had no hedge ineffectiveness.

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The effect of our net investment hedge derivative instrument on OCI for the three months ended March 31 is a follows:

Derivatives in SFAS 133 Net Investment Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
	2009		2008
	(in thousands)
Euro denominated term loan designated as hedge of our net investment in international operations	$	22,940	$	(32,410	)

Our net unrealized gain, net of tax, was $14.2 million and net unrealized loss, net of tax, was $20.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Relationships

We are also exposed to foreign exchange risk through our intercompany financing transactions. At each period end, foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities, including intercompany balances, are revalued with the change recorded to other income and expense. In the second quarter of 2008, we began entering into monthly foreign exchange forward contracts, not designated for hedge accounting under SFAS 133, with the intent to reduce earnings volatility associated with certain foreign currency balances of intercompany financing transactions. During the three months ended March 31, 2009, the notional amount of our outstanding forward contracts ranged from $2 million to $12 million offsetting exposures from the euro, British pound, Czech koruna, and Hungarian forint.

During 2007, we entered into a cross currency interest rate swap for the purpose of converting our £50 million pound sterling denominated term loan and the pound sterling LIBOR variable interest rate to a U.S. dollar denominated term loan and a U.S. LIBOR interest rate (plus an additional margin of 210 basis points), which was not designated as an accounting hedge. The cross currency interest rate swap had terms similar to the pound sterling denominated term loan, including expected prepayments. This instrument was intended to reduce the impact of volatility between the pound sterling and the U.S. dollar. Therefore, gains and losses were recorded in other income and expense as an offset to the gains (losses) on the underlying term loan revaluation to the U.S. dollar. The amounts paid or received on the interest rate swap were recognized as adjustments to interest expense. The pound sterling denominated notional amount of the cross currency interest rate swap was $78.8 million (£39.6 million) at March 31, 2008. The U.S. denominated notional amount was $79.3 million at March 31, 2008. In the second quarter of 2008, we repaid the £50 million pound sterling denominated loan.

The effect of our foreign exchange forward derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31 is as follows:

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instrument under SFAS 133	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
		2009		2008
		(in thousands)
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other income (expense)	$	79	$	-
Cross currency interest rate swap	Other income (expense)		-		12
		$	79	$	12

Note 8: Defined Benefit Pension Plans

We sponsor both funded and unfunded non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans offering death and disability, retirement and special termination benefits to employees in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Chile, Portugal, Hungary, and Indonesia. These plans were assumed with the acquisition of Actaris. The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually by using the projected unit credit method. The measurement date for the pension plans was December 31, 2008.

Our general funding policy for these qualified pension plans is to contribute amounts sufficient to satisfy regulatory funding standards of the respective countries for each plan. Our expected contribution assumes that actual plan asset returns are consistent with our expected rate of return and that interest rates remain constant. For 2009, we expect to contribute a total of $400,000 to our defined benefit plans. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, we contributed approximately $26,000 and $60,000, respectively, to the defined benefit pension plans.

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Net periodic pension benefit costs for our plans include the following components:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2009			2008
	(in thousands)
Service cost	$	462		$	558
Interest cost		880			929
Expected return on plan assets		(71	)		(76	)
Amortization of actuarial net gain		(85	)		(37	)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs		7			15
Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,193		$	1,389

Note 9: Stock-Based Compensation

We record stock-based compensation expense under SFAS 123(R) for awards of stock options, our ESPP, and issuance of restricted and unrestricted stock awards and units. We expense stock-based compensation using the straight-line method over the vesting requirement period. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, stock-based compensation expense was $4.5 million and $3.9 million and the related tax benefit was $1.3 million and $875,000, respectively. We have not capitalized any stock-based compensation expense. We issue new shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options or when vesting conditions on restricted awards are fully satisfied.

The fair value of stock options and ESPP awards issued were estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

Employee Stock Options

ESPP