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GAINS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2018
GAINS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS [Abstract] |
GAINS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS | NOTE 20 – GAINS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS We had a minority interest in a foreign entity. In fiscal year 2016, we sold this investment and recognized a gain of $8.8 million. In addition, as discussed in Note 19, we sold our investment in the MP Mask joint venture in fiscal year 2016.

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