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
June 3, 2004
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(Date of Report)
ITRON, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Washington 000-22418 91-1011792
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
2818 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane, WA 99216
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(509) 924-9900
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
None
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. The following item is attached as
an exhibit hereto:
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. 99.1 Press Release dated June 3, 2004.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On June 3, 2004, Itron, Inc. issued a press release announcing that the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has terminated the waiting period required under
the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 in connection with
Itron's purchase of Schlumberger Limited's (Schlumberger) electricity metering
products business (SEM). This favorable decision from the FTC means that Itron
is now able to move ahead with the remaining steps to close the acquisition. The
acquisition is expected to close no later than June 30, 2004.
A copy of this press release and accompanying Q&A are attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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: June 3, 2004 By: /s/ DAVID G. REMINGTON
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David G. Remington
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer