Severance and Restructuring Costs

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2015

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Severance and Restructuring Costs

3. Severance and restructuring costs

In order to enhance operational efficiency and customer service within the Advanced Technology Systems segment in the United States and Germany, a restructuring initiative resulted in severance costs of $1,429 during the three months ended July 31, 2015, as well as one-time lease termination costs of $890.  No severance payments related to these actions were paid during the third quarter of 2015.