Three Months Ended April 30,

Six Months Ended April 30,

(In thousands)

2014

2013

2014

2013

Balance, beginning of period

$133,077

$121,135

$131,028

$121,149

Additions – Selling, general and administrative

4,510

4,217

9,051

8,406

Additions – Cost of sales

2,082

3,516

4,128

6,311

Charges incurred during the period

(4,804

)

(3,594

)

(9,342

)

(10,592

)

Changes to pre-existing reserves

-

Balance, end of period

$134,865

$125,274

$134,865

$125,274