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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
M
Oct. 31, 2010
Summary of cash flow hedge activity    
Maximum time limit for cash flow hedge (in years) 2Y  
Cash flow hedge effectiveness testing, grace period (in months) 2  
Notional amount of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges $ 122,840  
Foreign exchange contract, designated as hedging instrument, classified in accrued liabilities 563 3,886
Foreign exchange contract, not designated as hedging instrument, classified in accrued liabilities 2,587 2,626
Total foreign exchange contract liability derivatives at fair value 3,150 6,512
Reclassification of loss from AOCI to earnings during the next 12 months on foreign exchange contracts 169  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Foreign Exchange Contract Derivative (Effective Portion) 2,666 (5,201)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income on Foreign Exchange Contract Derivative (Effective Portion) (5,335) (1,022)
Gain (Loss) recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) (1,049) (55)
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Earnings (6,867) 1,619
Net sales
   
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Foreign Exchange Contract Derivative (Effective Portion) 4,001 (6,177)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income on Foreign Exchange Contract Derivative (Effective Portion) (6,254) (1,294)
Cost of sales
   
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Foreign Exchange Contract Derivative (Effective Portion) (1,335) 976
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income on Foreign Exchange Contract Derivative (Effective Portion) $ 919 $ 272