ITRI Form 8-K
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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) |
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ITRON, INC. |
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) |
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Washington | | 000-22418 | | 91-1011792 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File No.) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2111 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code) |
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(509) 924-9900 |
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
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(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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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On April 2, 2012, Itron, Inc. (the Company) received approval to increase its $500 million multicurrency revolving line of credit to $660 million in accordance with the terms of its Credit Agreement dated August 5, 2011. There were no other changes to the Credit Agreement. The expanded multicurrency revolving line of credit will provide the Company with increased flexibility and liquidity for its acquisition of SmartSynch, Inc. and for general corporate purposes.
At December 31, 2011, $160 million was outstanding under the multicurrency revolving line of credit, and $44.5 million was utilized by outstanding standby letters of credit.
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.
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| | | ITRON, INC. |
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| | By: | /s/ JOHN W. HOLLERAN |
Dated: April 4, 2012 | | | John W. Holleran |
| | | Sr. Vice President, Special Projects and Corporate Secretary |