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Exhibit 1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the undersigned agree to the joint filing on behalf of each
of them a Statement on Schedule 13D (including any and all amendments thereto)
with respect to the Common Stock of Itron, Inc. and further agree that this
Agreement shall be included as an Exhibit to such joint filings.
The undersigned further agree that each party hereto is
responsible for the timely filing of such Statement on Schedule 13D and any
amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information
concerning such party contained therein; provided that no party is responsible
for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning the other party,
unless such party knows or has reason to believe that such information is
inaccurate.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed to be an original instrument, but all of such
counterparts together shall constitute but one agreement.
In evidence thereof the undersigned, being duly authorized, hereby
execute this Agreement this 15th day of October, 1997.
HOUSTON INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
By: /s/ XXXX X. XXXXXXXXXXXX
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Vice President and Comptroller
NORAM ENERGY CORP.
By: /s/ XXXX X. XXXXXXXXXXXX
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Vice President and Comptroller
ARKLA FINANCE CORPORATION
By: /s/ M. A. FERRUCI
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Name: M. A. Ferruci
Title: President
