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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]  
Stock repurchase program
The following table provides information about the Company’s share repurchase program for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Number of shares purchased (in thousands)
498

 
20

 
3,068

Average price per share
$
30.90

 
$
25.62

 
$
16.00

Remaining authorization at October 31 (in thousands)
8,268

 
8,766

 
8,786