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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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Oct. 31, 2009
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| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET | |||
| Interest income | $ 1,072 | $ 1,056 | $ 898 |
| Gross finance charge revenue | 543 | ||
| Retail financing revenue | 966 | 779 | 1,716 |
| Foreign currency exchange rate gain (loss) | (1,751) | 813 | 641 |
| Income (loss) from affiliates | 5,682 | 2,599 | (136) |
| Litigation recovery (settlements), net | 543 | 57 | (6,811) |
| Miscellaneous | 797 | 1,811 | 1,318 |
| Total other income (expense), net | $ 7,309 | $ 7,115 | $ (1,831) |