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Supplemental Disclosure to Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2010
Cash flow information: |  |  |
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized | $ 1,223 | $ 18,666 | $ 34,333
Income tax payment | 4,264 |  | 3,994
Income tax refunds |  | 154,524 | 152,770
Non-cash activity: |  |  |
Cost of inventory acquired through seller financing municipal bonds or recorded due to VIE criteria, net | 26,059 | 29,320 | 41,276
Cost of inventory acquired under specific performance contracts |  |  | (4,889)
Miscellaneous (decreases) increases to inventory | (478) | 1,781 | 1,725
Reclassification of inventory to property, construction and office equipment |  | 20,005 | 18,711
Increase in SERP Benefits | 3,108 | 2,638 | (867)
Defined benefit retirement plan amendment | 575 |  | 202
Income tax benefit related to exercise of employee stock options | 3,885 |  | 27,150
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax | 1,263 |  |
(Increase) reduction of investments in unconsolidated entities due to increase/reduction in letters of credit or accrued liabilities | 448 | 13,423 | 7,679
Transfer of Inventory to Investment in Non-Performing Loan Portfolios and Foreclosed Real Estate | (802) |  |
Transfer of inventory to investment in unconsolidated entities | 5,793 |  |
Reclassification deferred income from investment to accrued liabilities | 2,943 |  |
Reversal of litigation costs previously accrued |  |  | 10,981
Reclassification of stock-based compensation from accrued liabilities to additional paid in capital |  | 4,233 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax | (875) |  |
Miscellaneous (decreases) increases to investments in unconsolidated entities | (276) | (2,212) | 2,495
Acquisition of a Business: |  |  |
Fair value of assets purchased | 149,959 |  |
Liabilities assumed | 5,213 |  |
Cash paid | $ 144,746 |  |

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