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Financial Assets And Liabilities | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2011
Financial Assets And Liabilities [Abstract] |
Financial Assets And Liabilities | Note 5. Financial Assets and Liabilities Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments. Short-term investments have been classified as available-for-sale securities. Cash, cash equivalents and investments are detailed as follows:
|  | Cost |  |  | Gross Unrealized Gains |  |  | Gross Unrealized Losses Less Than 12 Months |  |  | Gross Unrealized Losses 12 Months or Longer |  |  | Estimated Fair Value(1) |
|  | (in thousands) |
Balance at October 31, 2011 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Classified as current assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Non-interest bearing cash (U.S. and International) |  | $ | 149,998 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 149,998 |
Money market funds (U.S.) |  |  | 55,267 |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | 55,267 |
Cash deposits and money market funds (International) |  |  | 649,812 |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | 649,812 |
Municipal securities |  |  | 148,850 |  |  |  | 296 |  |  |  | (149 | ) |  |  | — |  |  |  | 148,997 |
|  |  | 1,003,927 |  |  |  | 296 |  |  |  | (149 | ) |  |  | — |  |  |  | 1,004,074 |
Classified as non-current assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Strategic investments |  |  | 3,982 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | 3,982 |
Total |  | $ | 1,007,909 |  |  | $ | 296 |  |  | $ | (149 | ) |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 1,008,056 |
|  | Cost |  |  | Gross Unrealized Gains |  |  | Gross Unrealized Losses Less Than 12 Months |  |  | Gross Unrealized Losses 12 Months or Longer |  |  | Estimated Fair Value(1) |
|  | (in thousands) |
Balance at October 31, 2010 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Classified as current assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Non-interest bearing cash (U.S. and International) |  | $ | 45,687 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 45,687 |
Money market funds (U.S.) |  |  | 68,099 |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | 68,099 |
Cash deposits and money market funds (International) |  |  | 661,621 |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | 661,621 |
Municipal securities |  |  | 162,440 |  |  |  | 723 |  |  |  | (9 | ) |  |  | — |  |  |  | 163,154 |
|  |  | 937,847 |  |  |  | 723 |  |  |  | (9 | ) |  |  | — |  |  |  | 938,561 |
Classified as non-current assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Strategic investments |  |  | 7,360 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | 7,360 |
Total |  | $ | 945,207 |  |  | $ | 723 |  |  | $ | (9 | ) |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 945,921 |
(1) | See Note 6 for further discussion on fair values of money market funds, municipal securities, and strategic investments.
As of October 31, 2011, the stated maturities of the Company's short-term investments are:
|  | Fair Value |
|  | (in thousands) |
Due in 1 year or less |  | $ | 89,791 |
Due in 1–5 years |  |  | 28,413 |
Due in 6–10 years |  |  | 11,409 |
Due after 10 years |  |  | 19,384 |
Total |  | $ | 148,997 |
Actual maturities may differ from the stated maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay certain obligations. These investments are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded on the balance sheet at fair market value with unrealized gains or losses, net of tax, reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), or OCI. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method and realized gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net. Realized gains and losses on sales of short-term investments have not been material in any period presented. Strategic Investments. The Company's strategic investment portfolio consists of minority equity investments in privately held companies. The cost basis of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Securities of privately held companies are reported at cost net of impairment losses. Derivatives. In accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, the Company recognizes derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated financial statements at fair value and provides qualitative and quantitative disclosures about such derivatives. The Company operates internationally and is exposed to potentially adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company enters into hedges in the form of foreign currency forward contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign currency rate changes on non-functional currency denominated forecasted transactions and balance sheet positions including: (1) certain assets and liabilities, (2) shipments forecasted to occur within approximately one month, (3) future billings and revenue on previously shipped orders, and (4) certain future intercompany invoices denominated in foreign currencies. The duration of forward contracts ranges from one month to 21 months, the majority of which are short-term. The Company does not use foreign currency forward contracts for speculative or trading purposes. The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts with high credit quality financial institutions that are rated 'A' or above and to date has not experienced nonperformance by counterparties. Further, the Company anticipates continued performance by all counterparties to such agreements. The assets or liabilities associated with the forward contracts are recorded at fair value in other current assets or accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. The accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value depends on the use of the foreign currency forward contract and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. Cash Flow Hedging Activities Certain foreign exchange forward contracts are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. These contracts have durations of 21 months or less. Certain forward contracts are rolled over periodically to capture the full length of exposure to the Company's foreign currency risk, which can be up to three years. To receive hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedge, and the hedges must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on the hedged transactions. The effective portion of gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value of these hedges is initially reported, net of tax, as a component of OCI, in stockholders' equity and reclassified into revenue or operating expenses, as appropriate, at the time the hedged transactions affect earnings. We expect most of the hedge balance in OCI to be reclassified to the statements of operations within the next twelve months. Hedging effectiveness is evaluated monthly using spot rates, with any gain or loss caused by hedging ineffectiveness recorded in other income (expense), net. The premium/discount component of the forward contracts is recorded to other income (expense), net, and is not included in evaluating hedging effectiveness. Non-designated Hedging Activities The Company's foreign exchange forward contracts that are used to hedge non-functional currency denominated balance sheet assets and liabilities are not designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly, any gains or losses from changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are recorded in other income (expense), net. The gains and losses on these forward contracts generally offset the gains and losses associated with the underlying assets and liabilities, which are also recorded in other income (expense), net. The duration of the forward contracts for hedging the Company's balance sheet exposure is approximately one month. The Company also has certain foreign exchange forward contracts for hedging certain international revenues and expenses that are not designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly, any gains or losses from changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are recorded in other income (expense), net. The gains and losses on these forward contracts generally offset the gains and losses associated with the foreign currency in operating income. The duration of these forward contracts is usually less than one year. The overall goal of the Company's hedging program is to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations on its net income over its fiscal year. The effects on the changes in the fair values of non-designated forward contracts for fiscal years 2011 and 2010 are summarized as follows:
|  | October 31, |
|  | 2011 |  |  | 2010 |
|  | (in thousands) |
Gain (loss) recorded in other income (expense), net |  | $ | 889 |  |  | $ | (2,815) |
Foreign currency forward contracts outstanding are as follows:
|  | As of October 31, 2011 |  |  | As of October 31, 2010 |
|  | (in thousands) |
Total gross notional amount |  | $ | 599,844 |  |  | $ | 691,343 |
Net fair value |  | $ | (14,695 | ) |  | $ | (7,500 | )
The notional amounts for derivative instruments provide one measure of the transaction volume outstanding as of October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively, and do not represent the amount of the Company's exposure to market gain or loss. The Company's exposure to market gain or loss will vary over time as a function of currency exchange rates. The amounts ultimately realized upon settlement of these financial instruments, together with the gains and losses on the underlying exposures, will depend on actual market conditions during the remaining life of the instruments. The following represents the balance sheet location and amount of derivative instrument fair values segregated between designated and non-designated hedge instruments:
|  | Fair Values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments |  |  | Fair Values of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments |
|  | (in thousands) |
As of October 31, 2011 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Other current assets |  | $ | 2,161 |  |  | $ | — |
Other current liabilities |  | $ | 16,827 |  |  | $ | 29 |
As of October 31, 2010 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Other current assets |  | $ | 5,680 |  |  | $ | — |
Other current liabilities |  | $ | 11,626 |  |  | $ | 1,554 |
The following table represents the income statement location and amount of gains and losses on derivative instrument fair values for designated hedge instruments, net of tax:
|  | Location of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives |  | Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion) |  |  | Location of gain (loss) reclassified from OCI |  | Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from OCI (effective portion) |
|  | (in thousands) |
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign exchange contracts |  | Revenue |  | $ | (5,647 | ) |  | Revenue |  | $ | (8,561 | )
Foreign exchange contracts |  | Operating expenses |  |  | (3,225 | ) |  | Operating expenses |  |  | 6,572 |
Total |  |  |  | $ | (8,872 | ) |  |  |  | $ | (1,989 | )
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2010 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign exchange contracts |  | Revenue |  | $ | (9,747 | ) |  | Revenue |  | $ | 1,689 |
Foreign exchange contracts |  | Operating expenses |  |  | (1,961 | ) |  | Operating expenses |  |  | 1,754 |
Total |  |  |  | $ | (11,708 | ) |  |  |  | $ | 3,443 |
The following table represents the ineffective portions and portions excluded from effectiveness testing of the hedge gains (losses) for derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments, which are recorded in other income (expense), net:
|  | Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income statement on derivatives (ineffective portion)(1) |  |  | Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income statement on derivatives (excluded from effectiveness testing)(2) |
|  | (in thousands) |
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign exchange contracts |  | $ | 74 |  |  | $ | 241 |
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2010 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign exchange contracts |  | $ | 788 |  |  | $ | (1,051 | )
(1) | The ineffective portion includes forecast inaccuracies.
(2) | The portion excluded from effectiveness includes the discount earned or premium paid for the contracts.
Other Commitments—Credit Facility. On October 14, 2011, the Company entered into a five-year, $350.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility providing for loans to the Company and its foreign subsidiaries. The facility replaces the Company's previous $300.0 million senior unsecured facility, which was terminated effective October 14, 2011. The amount of the facility may be increased by up to an additional $150.0 million through the fourth year of the facility.The facility contains financial covenants requiring the Company to operate within a maximum leverage ratio and specified levels of cash, as well as other non-financial covenants. The facility terminates on October 14, 2016. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a floating rate based on, a margin over the Company's choice of base rates as defined in the credit agreement. In addition, commitment fees are payable on the facility at rates between 0.150% and 0.300% per year based on the Company's leverage ratio. As of October 31, 2011, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under this credit facility and was in compliance with all covenants.

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