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Accrued Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued Liabilities

Note 9 — Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of the dates indicated:

 

     October 31,  
In thousands    2013      2012  

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

   $ 41,229       $ 54,528   

Accrued sales and payroll taxes

     14,738         11,973   

Accrued interest

     22,289         10,264   

Derivative liability

     3,314         3,860   

Other liabilities

     39,975         29,566   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 121,545       $ 110,191