Face (par) amount of the original debt instrument that was redeemed.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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The cash outflow for a long-term debt where the holder has highest claim on the entity's asset in case of bankruptcy or liquidation during the period.

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Note 22 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 15, 2023	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021	Sep. 07, 2023
Repayments of Senior Debt		$ 752,182	$ 103,875	$ 182,726
The 10.0% Senior Secured 1.75 Lien Notes due 2025 [Member] \| Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		10.00%	10.00%		10.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] \| The 10.0% Senior Secured 1.75 Lien Notes due 2025 [Member] \| Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redeemed, Face Amount	$ 113,500
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	10.00%
Repayments of Senior Debt	$ 119,200