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Leases

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Note 11. Leases

Total rental expense for operating leases was $3 million for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. At October 31, 2011, future minimum lease payments under operating leases amounted to $6 million as follows (in millions of dollars): 2012 - $2, 2013 - $2, 2014 - $1 and 2015 - $1.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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