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Deconsolidation of FreshRealm, LLC (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2014
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Summary of Calculation of Gain on Deconsolidation | As a result of the deconsolidation, we were required to record a gain related to this transaction. Pursuant to ASC 810-10-40-5, we calculated our gain on deconsolidation by considering: a) the aggregate of (1) the fair value of any retained noncontrolling investment in the former subsidiary at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated and (2) the carrying amount of any noncontrolling interest in the former subsidiary; less b) the carrying amount of the former subsidiary’s assets and liabilities. See following table: (As of May 2, 2014, in thousands)
Fair value of retained noncontrolling investment |  | $ | 16,962 |
Carrying amount of noncontrolling interest |  |  | 4,031 |
Carrying amount of FreshRealm’s assets and liabilities |  |  | (8,371 | )
Gain on deconsolidation of FreshRealm |  | $ | 12,622 |

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