COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 16 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

At October 30, 2011, the Company had outstanding purchase commitments of $19 million, which included $14 million related to capital expenditures, and had recorded purchase commitments, consisting primarily of liabilities for the purchase of manufacturing equipment, of $19 million and $40 million at October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively. See Note 9 for operating lease commitments.

The Company is subject to various claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes such claims, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.