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Subsequent Events [Text Block] | Subsequent Events Stock Repurchases On February 19, 2015, Itron's Board of Directors authorized a new repurchase program of up to $50 million of our common stock over a 12-month period, beginning February 19, 2015. Repurchases are made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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