6. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Dividends declared

Declaration Date	Dividend Per Share	Annualized Percentage Rate	Liquidation Preference	Accrual Period	Record Date	Payment Date
6/10/2014	$0.65625	10.50%	$25.00	4/1/2014 – 6/30/2014	6/20/2014	7/1/2014
9/8/2014	$0.65625	10.50%	$25.00	7/1/2014 – 9/30/2014	9/19/2014	10/1/2014
12/9/2014	$0.65625	10.50%	$25.00	10/1/2014 – 12/31/2014	12/19/2014	1/2/2015