Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 218,043	$ 189,928
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,902 in 2012 and $4,055 in 2011	75,685	85,540
Inventories	17,702	22,100
Deferred income taxes	1,199	609
Other current assets	7,165	7,030
Total current assets	319,794	305,207
Property, plant and equipment, net	380,808	368,680
Investment in joint venture	93,252	79,984
Intangible assets, net	37,384	42,462
Deferred income taxes	11,395	11,239
Other assets	6,601	10,282
Total assets	849,234	817,854
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings	7,781	5,583
Accounts payable	53,031	54,772
Accrued liabilities	24,701	35,546
Total current liabilities	85,513	95,901
Long-term borrowings	168,956	152,577
Deferred income taxes	661	737
Other liabilities	8,103	8,883
Total liabilities	263,233	258,098
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000 shares authorized, 60,213 shares issued and outstanding at October 28, 2012, and 59,651 shares issued and outstanding at October 30, 2011	602	597
Additional paid-in capital	493,411	486,674
Retained earnings	41,473	13,605
Accumulated other comprehensive income	15,900	10,171
Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity	551,386	511,047
Noncontrolling interests	34,615	48,709
Total equity	586,001	559,756
Total liabilities and equity	$ 849,234	$ 817,854