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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Operating activities:      
Net income (loss) $ (16,534) $ 9,066 $ 23,098
Loss (income) from discontinued operations 0 12 1,103
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations:      
Depreciation and amortization 37,666 34,000 28,283
(Gain) loss on disposition of property (989) 374 (677)
Asset impairment charges 912 1,799 0
Gain on bargain purchase 0 0 (1,272)
Restructuring charges (122) 721 0
Deferred income taxes (9,843) 3,361 12,294
Stock-based compensation 5,604 4,852 4,456
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:      
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (4,250) 13,761 (6,365)
Decrease (increase) in inventory (10,288) (530) 3,142
Decrease (increase) in other current assets (50) 741 (510)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 14,920 (13,349) 4,572
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities 9,313 (6,952) 9,509
Increase (decrease) in income taxes (547) (493) 9,599
Increase (decrease) in deferred pension and postretirement benefits (693) 2,768 (1,846)
Other, net 1,379 2,813 4,176
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities from continuing operations 26,478 52,944 89,562
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities from discontinued operations 0 (68) (430)
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities 26,478 52,876 89,132
Investing activities:      
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired 0 (110,845) (1,590)
Capital expenditures (42,871) (25,312) (14,720)
Proceeds from property insurance claim 1,123 0 392
Proceeds from executive life insurance 0 683 0
Other, net 44 107 43
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities from continuing operations (41,704) (135,367) (15,875)
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities from discontinued operations 0 0 90
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities (41,704) (135,367) (15,785)
Financing activities:      
Repayments of long-term debt (264) (340) (323)
Purchase of treasury stock (1,284) (10,080) (4,274)
Common stock dividends paid (5,891) (5,979) (5,275)
Issuance of common stock from stock option exercises, including related tax benefits 3,511 1,093 502
Other, net 0 392 (665)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities from continuing operations (3,928) (14,914) (10,035)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities from discontinued operations 0 (392) 665
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities (3,928) (15,306) (9,370)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents 790 (222) 27
Less: (Increase) decrease in cash and equivalents from discontinued operations 0 460 (325)
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents from continuing operations (18,364) (97,559) 63,679
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 89,619 187,178 123,499
Cash and equivalents at end of period $ 71,255 $ 89,619 $ 187,178