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

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 24, 2014, Itron, Inc. (Itron or the Company) announced that Steven M. Helmbrecht, the Company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be departing effective December 31, 2014. The company will conduct a search for external candidates to fill the position. Mr. Helmbrecht will continue in his current role through the date of his departure.

Consistent with Itron’s Executive Officer Severance Pay policy, adopted by the Company’s board of directors on December 14, 2012, Mr. Helmbrecht will be entitled to receive severance pay equal to one year’s base salary.

The press release announcing this matter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)       Exhibits.

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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