SCHEDULE II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2016

SCHEDULE II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II

THE TORO COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(Dollars in thousands)		Balance as of the beginning of the fiscal year		Charged to costs and expenses1			Deductions2		Balance as of the end of the fiscal year
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves	$	1,378	$	424		$	193	$	1,609
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves		1,481		350			453		1,378
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves		3,425		(79	)		1,865		1,481

1	Provision/(recovery).
2	Uncollectible accounts charged off.

(Dollars in thousands)		Balance as of the beginning of the fiscal year		Charged to costs and expenses1		Deductions2		Balance as of the end of the fiscal year
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2016
Accrued advertising and marketing programs	$	76,689	$	355,509	$	350,883	$	81,315
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2015
Accrued advertising and marketing programs		66,169		318,211		307,691		76,689
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2014
Accrued advertising and marketing programs		64,191		306,650		304,672		66,169

1	Provision consists of rebates, cooperative advertising, floor planning costs, commissions, and other promotional program expenses. The expense of each program is classified either as a reduction of net sales or as a component of selling, general, and administrative expense.
2	Claims paid.