Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Debt

(In thousands)	July 31, 2012		October 31, 2011
Short-term:
Overdraft and other credit facilities	$	25,858	$	40,479
Current portion of long-term debt	—		12,500
	$	25,858	$	52,979
Long-term:
Credit agreement	$	453,900	$	327,225
Other	325		228
	$	454,225	$	327,453