LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — February 15, 2012 — Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held SmartSynch, Inc. in a transaction valued at $100 million. The acquisition will bring greater choice to utility customers across the spectrum of smart metering deployments and strengthen Itron’s integrated cellular communications offering. The parties expect the transaction to close in the second quarter of 2012.

“SmartSynch is a compelling strategic acquisition that strengthens our position in the industry and with our energy and water utility customers,” said LeRoy Nosbaum, Itron president and chief executive officer. “SmartSynch brings a

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Atlanta, GA (November 1, 2011) – The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers elected Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP partner Jason D’Cruz a Fellow of the College. The annual installation of Fellows will take place in Seattle on November 5 during the ABA’s Labor and Employment Law Section’s CLE Conference. Mr. D’Cruz practices in the areas of employment law, executive compensation and restrictive covenant litigation. He also advises companies on multi-state employment issues.

Election as a Fellow represents recognition by D’Cruz’s colleagues that he has distinguished himself as an outstanding professional who has made sustained contributions to the field of Labor

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2011 Winners Announced!