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Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Equipment And Leasehold Improvements Disclosure Table [Abstract]

Schedule of equipment and leasehold improvements

(in thousands)		2012		2011

Equipment	$	66,154	$	70,546
Leasehold improvements		52,270		51,056
Subtotal		118,424		121,602
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(63,535)		(54,375)
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	$	54,889	$	67,227

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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