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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES

Cost of sales for the six months ended April 30, 2014 and 2013 includes approximately $18.4 million and $15.0 million, respectively, of new product research and development expenses. Cost of sales for the three months ended April 30, 2014 and 2013 includes approximately $9.3 million and $7.7 million, respectively, of new product research and development expenses.