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Subsequent Events
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2020
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In August 2020, the Company, through HEICO Electronic, acquired 75% of the equity interests of Intelligent Devices, Inc. ("ID") and Transformational Security, LLC ("TS"). ID and TS design, develop and manufacturer state-of-the-art Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) equipment used to protect critical spaces from exploitation via wireless transmissions, technical surveillance and listening devices. The remaining 25% interest in ID and TS was acquired by the noncontrolling interest holders of a subsidiary in HEICO Electronic that is also a designer and manufacturer of TSCM equipment.

In August 2020, the Company, through HEICO Electronic, acquired 89.99% of the equity interests of Connect Tech Inc. ("Connect Tech"). Connect Tech designs and manufacturers rugged, small-form-factor embedded computing solutions. Connect Tech's components are designed for very harsh environments and are primarily used in rugged commercial and industrial, aerospace and defense, transportation, and smart energy applications. The remaining 10.01% interest continues to be owned by a certain member of Connect Tech's management team.

The purchase price of each August 2020 acquisition was paid in cash using cash on hand, and is not material or significant to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.