CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 20,944	$ 15,499
Accounts receivable, net	149,160	157,022
Inventories, net	221,129	218,893
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,905	17,022
Deferred income taxes	32,148	33,036
Total current assets	433,286	441,472
Property, plant and equipment, net	95,130	97,737
Goodwill	689,323	688,489
Intangible assets, net	214,179	241,558
Deferred income taxes	1,357	1,791
Other assets	73,848	61,968
Total assets	1,507,123	1,533,015
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	466	697
Trade accounts payable	48,680	54,855
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	86,067	105,734
Income taxes payable	494	0
Total current liabilities	135,707	161,286
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	385,867	376,818
Deferred income taxes	115,527	128,482
Other long-term liabilities	86,623	83,976
Total liabilities	723,724	750,562
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 3)	38,105	59,218
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock	0	0
Common Stock	268	268
Class A Common Stock	397	396
Capital in excess of par value	266,029	255,889
Deferred compensation obligation	1,138	1,138
HEICO stock held by irrevocable trust	(1,138)	(1,138)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,571)	144
Retained earnings	408,148	349,649
Total HEICO shareholders' equity	672,271	606,346
Noncontrolling interests	73,023	116,889
Total shareholders' equity	745,294	723,235
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,507,123	$ 1,533,015