Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments In Consolidated Balance Sheet

Fair values of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the end of fiscal 2014 and 2013 consisted of:

In Thousands	Classification	Fair Value
		2014		2013
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts:
	Other current assets	$	1,052	$	4,547
	Other assets		53		1,393
	Accrued liabilities		15,490		3,002
	Other liabilities		3,290		1,661
Embedded Derivative Instruments:
	Other current assets	$	296	$	59
	Other assets		2,055		647
	Accrued liabilities		15		344
	Other liabilities		-		-

Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statement of Operations

The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal 2014 and 2013 consisted of:

Fair Value Hedges

We recognized the following gains (losses) on contracts designated as fair value hedges:

In Thousands	2014		2013
Interest rate swap contracts:
Gain (loss) recognized in interest expense	$	-	$	1,058
Gain (loss) recognized in loss on extinguishment of debt	$	-	$	2,918
Embedded derivatives:
Gain (loss) recognized in sales	$	2,011	$	835

Cash Flow Hedges

We recognized the following gains (losses) on contracts designated as cash flow hedges:

In Thousands	2014			2013
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts:
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI (effective portion)	$	(6,245	)	$	(3,007	)
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into sales	$	(6,083	)	$	(1,025	)

Net Investment Hedges

We recognized the following gains (losses) on contracts designated as net investment hedges:

In Thousands	2014		2013
Euro term loan:
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	$	134	$	(2,697	)