Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt

(In thousands)	April 30, 2015		October 31, 2014
Short-term:
Loan notes issued for Sauflon acquisition	$	—	$	55,074
Overdraft and other credit facilities	242,165		46,444
	$	242,165	$	101,518
Long-term:
Credit agreement	$	105,000	$	279,500
Term loans	1,000,000		1,000,000
Other	544		1,333
	$	1,105,544	$	1,280,833