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Acquisitions
9 Months Ended
Aug. 01, 2014
Acquisition

Note 11 – Acquisitions

On December 20, 2013, the Company acquired Sunbank for $51.7 million. The purchase price included $5 million in additional contingent consideration based upon achievement of certain sales levels over a two-year period. Sunbank is a manufacturer of electrical cable accessories, connectors and flexible conduit systems. Sunbank is included in the Sensors & Systems segment.

On February 4, 2013, the Company acquired the Gamesman Group (Gamesman) for $40.8 million. Gamesman is a global supplier of input devices principally serving the gaming industry. Gamesman is included in the Avionics & Controls segment.