Liabilities and Restructuring Charges

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2015

Liabilities and Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

In November 2014, the Company initiated a restructuring program that included a voluntary retirement program (VRP) and a minimal headcount reduction program. The VRP was offered to certain eligible employees in the United States and enrollment for those employees was completed on November 21, 2014. The total cost of the restructuring program was $15.1 million, of which $0.8 million and $15.1 million were paid during the three and nine months ended July 31, 2015, respectively. As of July 31, 2015, there is no outstanding balance in restructuring charges.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:



	July 31, 2015		October 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits	$	257,342	$	302,295
Other accrued liabilities	54,793		66,666
Accounts payable	18,690		28,152
Total	$	330,825	$	397,113

Other long-term liabilities consist of:



	July 31, 2015		October 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability	$	161,087	$	145,508
Other long-term liabilities	43,018		13,464
Total	$	204,105	$	158,972