Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt

(In thousands)	January 31, 2015		October 31, 2014
Short-term:
Loan notes issued for Sauflon acquisition	$	51,707	$	55,074
Overdraft and other credit facilities	41,088		46,444
	$	92,795	$	101,518
Long-term:
Credit agreement	$	301,300	$	279,500
Term loans	1,000,000		1,000,000
Other	1,242		1,333
	$	1,302,542	$	1,280,833