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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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| Liabilities: | ||
| Long-term debt with fixed interest rates | $ 262,458 | $ 248,653 |
| Carrying amount of long-term debt | 226,858 | 228,735 |
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Measured on a recurring basis | Fair Value
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| Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 125,856 | 80,886 |
| Forward currency contracts | 995 | |
| Cross currency contracts | 1,046 | |
| Total Assets | 127,897 | 80,886 |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Forward currency contracts | 2,114 | 3,150 |
| Deferred compensation liabilities | 3,547 | 4,297 |
| Total Liabilities | 5,661 | 7,447 |
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Measured on a recurring basis | Level 1
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| Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 125,856 | 80,886 |
| Total Assets | 125,856 | 80,886 |
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Measured on a recurring basis | Level 2
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| Assets: | ||
| Forward currency contracts | 995 | |
| Cross currency contracts | 1,046 | |
| Total Assets | 2,041 | |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Forward currency contracts | 2,114 | 3,150 |
| Deferred compensation liabilities | 3,547 | 4,297 |
| Total Liabilities | $ 5,661 | $ 7,447 |