Liabilities and Restructuring Charges

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2016

Liabilities and Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

During fiscal 2015, the Company recorded restructuring costs of $15.1 million which included a voluntary retirement program (VRP) and a minimal headcount reduction program. As of October 31, 2015, there was no outstanding balance in restructuring charges.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company recorded $2.1 million of restructuring charges. Payments of these restructuring charges are anticipated to be completed before the end of fiscal 2016.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:



	January 31, 2016		October 31, 2015
	(in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits	$	171,906	$	315,078
Other accrued liabilities	62,806		60,545
Accounts payable	20,160		9,919
Total	$	254,872	$	385,542

Other long-term liabilities consist of:



	January 31, 2016		October 31, 2015
	(in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability	$	149,401	$	158,462
Other long-term liabilities	43,305		43,559
Total	$	192,706	$	202,021