Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2019

Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

for the Years Ended October 31, 2019, October 31, 2018

and October 29, 2017

(in $ thousands)

	Balance at Beginning of Year		Charged to Costs and Expenses			Deductions			Balance at End of Year
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Year-ended October 31, 2019	$	1,526	$	(18	)	$	(174	)(a)	$	1,334
Year-ended October 31, 2018	$	2,319	$	(809	)	$	16	(a)	$	1,526
Year ended October 29, 2017	$	3,901	$	(1,600	)(b)	$	18	(a)	$	2,319

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(a) Uncollectible accounts written off, net, and impact of foreign currency translation.

(b) Reversal of valuation allowance.