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VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2025
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Year ended October 31,
202520242023
Allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands):
Allowance as of beginning of year$11,794 $12,621 $8,333 
Deductions charged to costs and expenses
(267)(184)(50)
Additions charged to other accounts
133 51 7,729 
(a)
Deductions (b)
(1,411)(694)(3,391)
Allowance as of end of year $10,249 $11,794 $12,621 

(a)Principally additions from acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments.
(b)Principally write-offs of uncollectible accounts receivables.
Year ended October 31,
202520242023
Inventory valuation reserves (in thousands):
Reserves as of beginning of year$280,951 $258,931 $154,995 
Additions charged to costs and expenses 41,576 34,432 11,499 
Additions (deductions) charged to other accounts 1,911 (4,027)95,596 
(a)
Deductions (b)
(18,964)(8,385)(3,159)
Reserves as of end of year$305,474 $280,951 $258,931 

(a)Principally additions from acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments.
(b)Principally write-offs of slow-moving, obsolete or damaged inventory.