CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 85.6	$ 91.7
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $13.2 in 2013 and $17.1 in 2012	471.8	453.9
Inventories	392.5	374.3
Deferred tax assets	17.9	18.9
Net assets held for sale	6.8	5.5
Current portion related party notes and advances receivable	2.6	2.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	146.5	117.2
Total current assets	1,123.7	1,064.0
Long-term assets
Goodwill	981.2	976.1
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	187.1	198.6
Deferred tax assets	9.8	13.6
Related party notes receivable	14.6	15.7
Assets held by special purpose entities	50.9	50.9
Other long-term assets	119.6	118.3
Total long-term assets	1,363.2	1,373.2
Properties, plants and equipment
Timber properties, net of depletion	216.8	217.8
Land	138.7	137.7
Buildings	501.5	460.0
Machinery and equipment	1,497.5	1,472.6
Capital projects in progress	123.3	149.3
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	2,477.8	2,437.4
Accumulated depreciation	(1,071.5)	(1,017.7)
Properties, plants and equipment, net	1,406.3	1,419.7
Total assets	3,893.2	3,856.9
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	425.7	466.1
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	88.2	96.1
Restructuring reserves	3.8	8.0
Current portion of long-term debt	10.0	25.0
Short-term borrowings	60.8	76.0
Deferred tax liabilities	9.9	8.1
Other current liabilities	185.2	182.7
Total current liabilities	783.6	862.0
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt	1,269.4	1,175.3
Deferred tax liabilities	193.2	197.0
Pension liabilities	130.4	123.4
Postretirement benefit obligations	19.2	19.3
Liabilities held by special purpose entities	43.3	43.3
Other long-term liabilities	116.5	116.2
Total long-term liabilities	1,772.0	1,674.5
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, without par value	127.8	123.8
Treasury stock, at cost	(131.1)	(131.4)
Retained earnings	1,421.2	1,404.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
- foreign currency translation	(76.4)	(69.1)
- interest rate and other cash flow hedges	(0.8)	(0.9)
- minimum pension liabilities	(125.2)	(126.0)
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders' equity	1,215.5	1,200.8
Noncontrolling interests	122.1	119.6
Total shareholders' equity	1,337.6	1,320.4
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 3,893.2	$ 3,856.9