CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 16,878	$ 21,451
Accounts receivable, net	126,856	122,214
Inventories, net	199,501	189,704
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,365	6,997
Deferred income taxes	27,513	27,545
Total current assets	380,113	367,911
Property, plant and equipment, net	82,509	80,518
Goodwill	542,236	542,114
Intangible assets, net	145,658	154,324
Deferred income taxes	2,500	2,492
Other assets	56,199	45,487
Total assets	1,209,215	1,192,846
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	614	626
Trade accounts payable	41,944	50,083
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	68,788	76,241
Income taxes payable	7,078	4,564
Total current liabilities	118,424	131,514
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	227,932	131,194
Deferred income taxes	89,658	90,436
Other long-term liabilities	63,301	52,777
Total liabilities	499,315	405,921
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 10)	51,218	67,166
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock	0	0
Common Stock	214	213
Class A Common Stock	316	315
Capital in excess of par value	251,043	244,632
Deferred compensation obligation	928	823
HEICO stock held by irrevocable trust	(928)	(823)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,327)	(3,572)
Retained earnings	301,088	375,085
Total HEICO shareholders' equity	549,334	616,673
Noncontrolling interests	109,348	103,086
Total shareholders' equity	658,682	719,759
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,209,215	$ 1,192,846