Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2016
Equipment And Leasehold Improvements Disclosure [Abstract]  
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

9.       Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

 

The following is a summary of equipment and leasehold improvements at October 31, 2016 and 2015:

 (in thousands) 2016 2015
 Equipment$ 78,460$ 75,492
 Leasehold improvements  54,884  56,364
 Subtotal  133,344  131,856
 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization  (88,917)  (86,913)
 Equipment and leasehold improvements, net$ 44,427$ 44,943

Depreciation and amortization expense was $10.9 million, $11.4 million and $10.9 million for the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.