SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2020

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

The following table presents supplemental disclosures of cash flow information and non-cash investing activities for fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):

	Year ended October 31,
	2020	2019	2018
Cash paid for income taxes	$42,552	$82,211	$90,488
Cash received from income tax refunds	(1,371)	(578)	(1,510)
Cash paid for interest	13,418	22,158	19,233
Contingent consideration	23,719	2,107	—
Additional purchase consideration	283	—	(407)

See Note 9, Leases, for additional information regarding supplemental disclosures of cash flow information.