ITRI 8-K 3.8.13 Share Repurchase
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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

 
March 8, 2013
 
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)


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Item 8.01    Other Events.

On March 8, 2013, Itron's Board of Directors authorized a repurchase program of up to $50 million of Itron's common stock during the next twelve months.  The share repurchase program is effective immediately. Repurchases will be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and in accordance with applicable securities laws. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these repurchases may be commenced or suspended from time to time without prior notice.


Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit Number
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release dated March 8, 2013.






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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ STEVEN M. HELMBRECHT
Dated: March 8, 2013
 
 
Steven M. Helmbrecht
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer





EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release dated March 8, 2013.