CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 12,771	$ 21,451
Accounts receivable, net	139,401	122,214
Inventories, net	216,256	189,704
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,687	6,997
Deferred income taxes	29,998	27,545
Total current assets	408,113	367,911
Property, plant and equipment, net	90,863	80,518
Goodwill	619,571	542,114
Intangible assets, net	207,098	154,324
Deferred income taxes	2,316	2,492
Other assets	58,704	45,487
Total assets	1,386,665	1,192,846
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	663	626
Trade accounts payable	54,089	50,083
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	84,362	76,241
Income taxes payable	2,776	4,564
Total current liabilities	141,890	131,514
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	318,876	131,194
Deferred income taxes	115,426	90,436
Other long-term liabilities	67,177	52,777
Total liabilities	643,369	405,921
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	52,444	67,166
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock	0	0
Common Stock	214	213
Class A Common Stock	317	315
Capital in excess of par value	253,872	244,632
Deferred compensation obligation	928	823
HEICO stock held by irrevocable trust	(928)	(823)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,727)	(3,572)
Retained earnings	326,000	375,085
Total HEICO shareholders' equity	577,676	616,673
Noncontrolling interests	113,176	103,086
Total shareholders' equity	690,852	719,759
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,386,665	$ 1,192,846