10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2024

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from           to         

Commission file number   0-7977

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NORDSON CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

___________________________________________________

Ohio

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

28601 Clemens Road

Westlake, Ohio

(Address of principal executive offices)

34-0590250

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

44145

(Zip Code)

(440) 892-1580

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Common Shares, without par value	NDSN	Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  Common Shares, without par value as of May 20, 2024:  57,268,781

Table of Contents

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income	3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	4
Consolidated Balance Sheets	5
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity	6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	8
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	9
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	23
Overview	23
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates	23
Results of Operations	23
Financial Condition	26
ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	27
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	27
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION	28
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	28
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS	28
ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	28
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION	28
ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS	29
SIGNATURE	30

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Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands, except for per share data)	April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023		April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023
Sales	$	650,642	$	650,165	$	1,283,835	$	1,260,642
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	284,765		298,040		569,531		579,650
Selling and administrative expenses	197,261		179,618		386,253		364,266
	482,026		477,658		955,784		943,916
Operating profit	168,616		172,507		328,051		316,726
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(20,109)		(9,913)		(41,551)		(20,443)
Interest and investment income	1,554		438		2,598		1,025
Other expense - net	(785)		(1,405)		(1,123)		(4,601)
	(19,340)		(10,880)		(40,076)		(24,019)
Income before income taxes	149,276		161,627		287,975		292,707
Income taxes	31,059		34,064		60,186		60,883
Net income	$	118,217	$	127,563	$	227,789	$	231,824
Average common shares	57,222		57,184		57,142		57,177
Incremental common shares attributable to equity compensation	459		496		475		544
Average common shares and common share equivalents	57,681		57,680		57,617		57,721
Basic earnings per share	$	2.07	$	2.23	$	3.99	$	4.05
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.05	$	2.21	$	3.95	$	4.02

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023		April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023
Net income	$	118,217	$	127,563	$	227,789	$	231,824
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(32,620)		(290)		11,323		76,531
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax	19		(173)		(440)		(749)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(32,601)		(463)		10,883		75,782
Total comprehensive income	$	85,616	$	127,100	$	238,672	$	307,606

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)
Assets
Current assets:	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents	$	125,446	$	115,679
Receivables - net	530,283		590,886
Inventories - net	443,578		454,775
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	86,283		67,970
Total current assets	1,185,590		1,229,310
Goodwill	2,782,909		2,784,201
Intangible assets - net	642,375		672,744
Property, plant and equipment - net	395,595		392,846
Operating right of use lease assets	96,770		106,176
Deferred income taxes	19,859		16,022
Other assets	48,773		50,471
Total assets	$	5,171,871	$	5,251,770
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt and notes payable	$	119,328	$	115,662
Accrued liabilities	176,633		199,588
Accounts payable	103,202		106,320
Customer advanced payments	61,713		93,389
Income taxes payable	53,508		45,359
Operating lease liability - current	16,346		16,853
Finance lease liability - current	5,281		4,918
Total current liabilities	536,011		582,089
Long-term debt	1,414,363		1,621,394
Operating lease liability - noncurrent	84,770		92,412
Deferred income taxes	207,433		210,637
Postretirement obligations	50,954		50,862
Pension obligations	41,074		40,425
Finance lease liability - noncurrent	12,350		11,670
Other long-term liabilities	36,645		44,221
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares	12,253		12,253
Capital in excess of stated value	702,071		668,097
Retained earnings	4,139,346		3,989,353
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(185,558)		(196,441)
Common shares in treasury, at cost	(1,879,841)		(1,875,202)
Total shareholders' equity	2,788,271		2,598,060
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	5,171,871	$	5,251,770

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

	Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)	Common Shares		Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Common Shares in Treasury, at cost		TOTAL
November 1, 2023	$	12,253	$	668,097	$	3,989,353	$	(196,441)	$	(1,875,202)	$	2,598,060
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	—		12,519		—		—		1,899		14,418
Stock-based compensation	—		4,659		—		—		—		4,659
Purchase of treasury shares	—		—		—		—		(7,371)		(7,371)
Dividends declared ($0.68 per share)	—		—		(38,855)		—		—		(38,855)
Net income	—		—		109,572		—		—		109,572
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—		—		—		43,943		—		43,943
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments	—		—		—		(459)		—		(459)
January 31, 2024	$	12,253	$	685,275	$	4,060,070	$	(152,957)	$	(1,880,674)	$	2,723,967
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	—		11,412		—		—		1,389		12,801
Stock-based compensation	—		5,384		—		—		—		5,384
Purchase of treasury shares	—		—		—		—		(556)		(556)
Dividends declared ($0.68 per share)	—		—		(38,941)		—		—		(38,941)
Net income	—		—		118,217		—		—		118,217
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—		—		—		(32,620)		—		(32,620)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments	—		—		—		19		—		19
April 30, 2024	$	12,253	$	702,071	$	4,139,346	$	(185,558)	$	(1,879,841)	$	2,788,271

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	Six Months Ended April 30, 2023
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)	Common Shares		Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Common Shares in Treasury, at cost		TOTAL
November 1, 2022	$	12,253	$	626,697	$	3,652,216	$	(207,782)	$	(1,789,009)	$	2,294,375
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	—		7,032		—		—		1,775		8,807
Stock-based compensation	—		7,071		—		—		—		7,071
Purchase of treasury shares	—		—		—		—		(6,875)		(6,875)
Dividends declared ($0.65 per share)	—		—		(37,199)		—		—		(37,199)
Net income	—		—		104,261		—		—		104,261
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—		—		—		76,821		—		76,821
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments	—		—		—		(576)		—		(576)
January 31, 2023	$	12,253	$	640,800	$	3,719,278	$	(131,537)	$	(1,794,109)	$	2,446,685
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	—		2,632		—		—		369		3,001
Stock-based compensation	—		4,970		—		—		—		4,970
Purchase of treasury shares	—		—		—		—		(47,490)		(47,490)
Dividends declared ($0.65 per share)	—		—		(37,264)		—		—		(37,264)
Net income	—		—		127,563		—		—		127,563
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—		—		—		(290)		—		(290)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments	—		—		—		(173)		—		(173)
April 30, 2023	$	12,253	$	648,402	$	3,809,577	$	(132,000)	$	(1,841,230)	$	2,497,002

See accompanying notes.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)	Six Months Ended
Cash flows from operating activities:	April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023
Net income	$	227,789	$	231,824
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	66,264		53,535
Non-cash stock compensation	10,043		11,210
Deferred income taxes	(2,088)		(614)
Other non-cash expense	1,391		(625)
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	935		1,487
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(3,435)		(45,857)
Other	(5,935)		36,945
Net cash provided by operating activities	294,964		287,905
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(21,907)		(15,349)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	30		39
Other	6,700		—
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	—		(377,843)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15,177)		(393,153)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	3,674		785,800
Repayment of debt	(208,046)		(601,183)
Repayment of finance lease obligations	(2,881)		(2,775)
Issuance of common shares in treasury	27,219		11,808
Purchase of treasury shares	(7,927)		(54,365)
Dividends paid	(77,796)		(74,463)
Net cash provided (used) in financing activities	(265,757)		64,822
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(4,263)		6,042
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	9,767		(34,384)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	115,679		163,457
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	125,446	$	129,073

See accompanying notes.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

April 30, 2024

NOTE REGARDING AMOUNTS AND FISCAL YEAR REFERENCES

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, all amounts related to United States dollars and foreign currency and to the number of Nordson Corporation’s common shares, except for per share earnings and dividend amounts, are expressed in thousands. Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references to “we” or the “Company” mean Nordson Corporation.

Unless otherwise noted, all references to years relate to our fiscal year ending October 31.

Significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation.  The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended April 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023.

Consolidation.  The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Nordson Corporation and its 100%-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Investments in affiliates and joint ventures in which our ownership is 50% or less or in which we do not have control but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  

Use of estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.

Revenue recognition. A contract exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contract with a customer are satisfied. Generally, our revenue results from short-term, fixed-price contracts and primarily is recognized as of a point in time when the product is shipped or at a later point when the control of the product transfers to the customer. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenues deferred as of April 30, 2024 and 2023 were not material.

However, for certain contracts related to the sale of customer-specific products within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment, revenue is recognized over time as we satisfy performance obligations because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. The continuous transfer of control to the customer occurs as we enhance assets that are customer controlled and we are contractually entitled to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin.  

As control transfers over time for these products or services, revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligations. The selection method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We have elected to use the input method – costs incurred for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of products or services to the customer based on incurring costs on the contract. Under this method, revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Contract assets recognized are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material on April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023. Revenue recognized over time represented approximately less than ten percent of our overall consolidated revenues at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023.

Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products or services. Taxes, including sales and value add, that we collect concurrently with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. As a practical expedient, we may exclude the assessment of whether goods or services are performance obligations, if they are immaterial in the context of the contract, and combine these with other performance obligations. While payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, we have determined that our contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to treat all shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs as a significant portion of these costs are incurred prior to transfer of control to the customer. We have also elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as they are incurred as the amortization period resulting from capitalizing the

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costs is one year or less. These costs are recorded within Selling and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

We offer assurance-type warranties on our products as well as separately sold warranty contracts. Revenue related to warranty contracts that are sold separately is recognized over the life of the warranty term and are not material. Certain arrangements may include installation, installation supervision, training, and spare parts, which tend to be completed in a short period of time, at an insignificant cost, and utilizing skills not unique to us, and, therefore, these items are typically regarded as inconsequential or not material.

We disclose disaggregated revenues by operating segment and geography in accordance with the revenue standard and on the same basis used internally by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating performance of operating segments and for allocating resources. Refer to our Operating segments Note for details.

Earnings per share.  Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each year, while diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding. Common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon exercise of stock options computed using the treasury stock method, as well as restricted shares and deferred stock-based compensation. Options whose exercise price is higher than the average market price are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 140, respectively. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 142, respectively.

Recently issued accounting standards

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and enhanced disclosures in interim periods. The guidance in ASU 2023-07 will be applied retrospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-07 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in 2025.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is intended to improve income tax disclosure requirements by requiring specific disclosure in the rate reconciliation and additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in fiscal 2026.

Acquisitions

Business acquisitions have been accounted for using the acquisition method, with the acquired assets and liabilities recorded at estimated fair value on the dates of acquisition. The cost in excess of the net assets of the business acquired is included in goodwill. Operating results since the respective dates of acquisitions are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

2023 Acquisitions

On August 24, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of the ARAG Group and its subsidiaries ("ARAG Group" or "ARAG") pursuant to the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2023, by and among the Company, its Italian subsidiary, Capvis Equity V LP, DRIP Co-Investment, and certain individuals. ARAG is a global market and innovation leader in the development, production and supply of precision control systems and smart fluid components for agricultural spraying. ARAG operates as a division of our Industrial Precision Solutions segment. In anticipation of the acquisition, the Company entered into a €760,000 senior unsecured term loan facility with a group of banks in August 2023 (the "364-Day Term Loan Facility"). The all-cash ARAG acquisition of approximately €957,000, net of the repayment of approximately €30,300 of debt of the acquired companies, was funded using borrowings under the 364-Day Term Loan Facility and the Company's revolving credit facility. The 364-Day Term Loan Facility was subsequently paid off in September 2023 with the net proceeds of a senior notes offering. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $688,540 and identifiable intangible assets of $353,500 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $27,500 of tradenames (amortized over nine years), $31,000 of technology (amortized over five years), and $295,000 of customer relationships (amortized over twenty-two years). Goodwill associated with the acquisition was not tax deductible. As of April 30, 2024, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary as we complete our assessment principally of income taxes. The financial results of the ARAG Group acquisition are not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:

	August 24, 2023
Cash	$	32,966
Receivables - net	31,081
Inventories - net	51,952
Goodwill	688,540
Intangibles	353,500
Other assets	54,810
Total Assets	$	1,212,849
Accounts payable	$	18,915
Deferred income taxes	100,097
Other liabilities	15,934
Total Liabilities	$	134,946

On November 3, 2022, we acquired 100% of CyberOptics Corporation ("CyberOptics"). CyberOptics is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D optical sensing technology solutions. The CyberOptics acquisition expanded our test and inspection platform, providing differentiated technology that expands our product offering in the semiconductor and electronics industries and is reported in our Advanced Technology Solutions segment. We acquired CyberOptics for an aggregate purchase price of $377,843, net of cash of approximately $40,890, funded using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and cash on hand. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $285,330 and identifiable intangible assets of $58,600 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $15,200 of tradenames (amortized over fifteen years), $14,600 of technology (amortized over seven years), and $28,800 of customer contracts (amortized over twelve years). Goodwill associated with the acquisition was not tax deductible. As of April 30, 2024, the purchase price allocation is final. The results of CyberOptics are not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:

	November 3, 2022
Cash	$	40,890
Receivables - net	21,364
Inventories - net	33,639
Goodwill	285,330
Intangibles	58,600
Other assets	13,768
Total Assets	$	453,591
Accounts payable	$	8,109
Deferred income taxes	14,826
Other liabilities	11,923
Total Liabilities	$	34,858

Receivables

Our allowance for credit losses is principally determined based on aging of receivables. Receivables are exposed to credit risk based on the customers' ability to pay which is influenced by, among other factors, their financial liquidity. We perform ongoing customer credit evaluation to maintain sufficient allowances for potential credit losses. Our segments perform credit evaluation and monitoring to estimate and manage credit risk through the review of customer information, credit ratings, approval and monitoring of customer credit limits, and assessment of market conditions. We may also require prepayments or bank guarantees from customers to mitigate credit risk. Our receivables are generally short-term in nature with a majority of receivables outstanding less than 90 days. Accounts receivable balances are written-off against the allowance if deemed uncollectible.

Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for credit losses of $10,327 and $10,015 on April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively. The provision for losses on receivables was $398 and $478 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to provision income related to allowance for credit losses of $997 and $649 for the same periods a year

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ago, respectively. The remaining change in the allowance for credit losses is principally related to net write-off/recoveries of uncollectible accounts as well as currency translation.

Inventories

Components of inventories were as follows:

	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Finished goods	$	252,142	$	233,552
Raw materials and component parts	202,342		211,874
Work-in-process	71,463		86,474
	525,947		531,900
Obsolescence and other reserves	(82,369)		(77,125)
	$	443,578	$	454,775

Property, Plant and Equipment

Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:

	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Land	$	14,198	$	15,792
Land improvements	5,056		5,019
Buildings	299,508		294,267
Machinery and equipment	570,381		549,291
Enterprise management system	53,359		52,939
Construction-in-progress	25,676		24,916
Leased property under finance leases	29,876		28,406
	998,054		970,630
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(602,459)		(577,784)
	$	395,595	$	392,846

Depreciation expense was $13,897 and $13,056 for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense was $28,054 and $25,618 for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Goodwill and other intangible assets  

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended April 30, 2024 by operating segment were as follows:

	Industrial Precision Solutions		Medical Fluid Systems		Advanced Technology Solutions		Total
Balance at October 31, 2023	$	1,208,996	$	1,173,858	$	401,347	$	2,784,201
Acquisitions	(6,360)		—		—		(6,360)
Currency effect	3,577		751		740		5,068
Balance at April 30, 2024	$	1,206,213	$	1,174,609	$	402,087	$	2,782,909

See Acquisitions Note for additional details.

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Information regarding our intangible assets subject to amortization was as follows:

	April 30, 2024
	Carrying  Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book  Value
Customer relationships	$	805,621	$	314,848	$	490,773
Patent/technology costs	205,805		123,333		82,472
Trade name	126,137		57,307		68,830
Non-compete agreements	8,437		8,137		300
Other	524		524		—
Total	$	1,146,524	$	504,149	$	642,375
	October 31, 2023
	Carrying  Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book  Value
Customer relationships	$	794,706	$	287,585	$	507,121
Patent/technology costs	204,905		112,994		91,911
Trade name	125,692		52,488		73,204
Non-compete agreements	10,028		9,521		507
Other	182		181		1
Total	$	1,135,513	$	462,769	$	672,744

Amortization expense for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $18,823 and $14,045, respectively. Amortization expense for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $32,210 and $27,917, respectively. See Acquisitions Note for details regarding intangibles recorded due to the acquisition of ARAG and CyberOptics.

Pension and other postretirement plans

The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were:

	U.S.				International
Three Months Ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	2,507	$	2,744	$	234	$	283
Interest cost	4,752		4,176		685		642
Expected return on plan assets	(6,652)		(6,529)		(416)		(383)
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		(2)		(13)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	—		—		8		21
Total benefit cost	$	607	$	391	$	509	$	550
	U.S.				International
Six months ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	5,015	$	5,488	$	471	$	558
Interest cost	9,505		8,351		1,374		1,245
Expected return on plan assets	(13,306)		(13,058)		(833)		(760)
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		(4)		(26)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	—		—		17		41
Total benefit cost	$	1,214	$	781	$	1,025	$	1,058

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The components of other postretirement benefit costs for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were:

	U.S.				International
Three Months Ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	70	$	100	$	1	$	1
Interest cost	754		766		3		3
Amortization of net actuarial gain	(147)		—		(14)		(15)
Total benefit cost (income)	$	677	$	866	$	(10)	$	(11)
	U.S.				International
Six months ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	141	$	200	$	2	$	2
Interest cost	1,508		1,531		7		6
Amortization of net actuarial gain	(295)		—		(29)		(31)
Total benefit cost (income)	$	1,354	$	1,731	$	(20)	$	(23)

The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost, other than service cost, are included in Other – net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Income taxes

We record our interim provision for income taxes based on our estimated annual effective tax rate, as well as certain items discrete to the current period. The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was 20.8% and 21.1%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was 20.9% and 20.8%, respectively.

Due to our share-based payment transactions, our income tax provision included a discrete tax benefit of $1,940 and $2,309 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively. Our income tax provision included a similar discrete tax benefit of $583 and $1,749 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively.

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), including adjustments for items that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income, are shown below.

	Cumulative translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement  benefit plan adjustments		Accumulated other  comprehensive income (loss)
Balance at October 31, 2023	$	(133,280)	$	(63,161)	$	(196,441)
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $135	—		(440)		(440)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)	11,323		—		11,323
Balance at April 30, 2024	$	(121,957)	$	(63,601)	$	(185,558)

(a) Includes a net loss of $4,507, net of tax of $1,347, on net investment hedges.

Stock-based compensation

During the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, our shareholders approved the Nordson Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the "2021 Plan") as the successor to the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the "2012 Plan"). The 2021 Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance shares, cash awards and other stock or performance-based incentives. A maximum of 900 common shares were authorized for grant under the 2021 Plan plus the number of shares that remained available to be granted under the 2012 Plan, as well as issuable under the CyberOptics equity plan. As of April 30, 2024, a total of 1,888 common shares were available to be granted under the 2021 Plan.

Stock Options

Nonqualified or incentive stock options may be granted to our employees and directors. Generally, options granted to employees may be exercised beginning one year from the date of grant at a rate not exceeding 25 percent per year and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Vesting accelerates upon a qualified termination in connection with a change in control. In the event of

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termination of employment due to early retirement or normal retirement at age 65, options granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and vesting continues post retirement for all other unvested options granted. In the event of disability or death, all unvested stock options granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason results in forfeiture of unvested options and vested options in certain circumstances. The amortized cost of options is accelerated if the retirement eligibility date occurs before the normal vesting date. Option exercises are satisfied through the issuance of treasury shares on a first-in, first-out basis. We recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $1,446 and $2,534 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $1,622 and $3,285 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively.

The following table summarizes activity related to stock options for the six months ended April 30, 2024:

	Number of Options	Weighted- Average Exercise Price  Per Share		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Term
Outstanding at October 31, 2023	1,062	$	152.41
Granted	55	238.80
Exercised	(225)	124.28
Forfeited or expired	(7)	229.00
Outstanding at April 30, 2024	885	$	164.28	$	83,848	5.1 years
Expected to vest	163	$	237.97	$	3,631	8.1 years
Exercisable at April 30, 2024	721	$	147.42	$	80,173	4.4 years

As of April 30, 2024, there was $6,558 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. That cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.7 years.

The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Six Months Ended	April 30, 2024			April 30, 2023
Expected volatility	30.5%	-	31.7%	30.4%	-	31.8%
Expected dividend yield	1.15%	-	1.15%	1.12%	-	1.27%
Risk-free interest rate	4.22%	-	4.26%	3.79%	-	4.21%
Expected life of the option (in years)	5.0	-	6.2	5.0	-	6.2

The weighted-average expected volatility used to value the 2024 and 2023 options was 30.7% and 30.6%, respectively.

Historical information was the primary basis for the selection of the expected volatility, expected dividend yield and the expected lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon yields of U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued.

The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $79.81 and $77.99, respectively.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $16,044 and $3,783, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $30,171 and $12,133, respectively.

Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $27,219 and $11,808, respectively.

Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units

We may grant restricted shares and/or restricted share units to our employees and directors. These shares or units may not be transferred for a designated period of time (generally one to three years) defined at the date of grant. We may also grant continuation awards in the form of restricted share units with cliff vesting and a performance measure that must be achieved for the restricted share units to vest.

For employee recipients, in the event of termination of employment due to early retirement, with the consent of the Company, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and other restricted shares and units vest on a pro-rata basis, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of termination of employment due to normal

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retirement at age 65, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and, for other restricted shares and units, the restriction period applicable to restricted shares will lapse and the shares will vest and be transferable and all unvested units will become vested in full, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of a recipient's disability or death, all restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason prior to the lapse of any restrictions or vesting of units results in forfeiture of the shares or units.

For non-employee directors, all restrictions lapse in the event of disability or death of the non-employee director. Termination of service as a director for any other reason within one year of date of grant results in a pro-rata vesting of shares or units.

As shares or units are issued, stock-based compensation equivalent to the fair value on the date of grant is expensed over the vesting period.  

As of April 30, 2024, there were no unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted shares. The amount charged to expense related to restricted shares during the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0 and $103, respectively, which included common share dividends of $0 and $1, respectively. For the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, the amounts charged to expense related to restricted shares were $0 and $263, respectively, which included common share dividends of $0 and $3, respectively. 

The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units during the six months ended April 30, 2024:

	Number of Units	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted share units at October 31, 2023	69	$	236.28
Granted	37	234.37
Forfeited	(3)	238.00
Vested	(30)	233.04
Restricted share units at April 30, 2024	73	$	236.48

As of April 30, 2024, there was $12,452 of remaining expense to be recognized related to outstanding restricted share units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years. The amount charged to expense related to restricted share units during each of the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $2,234 and $2,248, respectively, compared to charges of $4,460 and $4,506, respectively, for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Performance Share Incentive Awards

Executive officers and selected other key employees are eligible to receive common share-based incentive awards. Payouts, in the form of unrestricted common shares, vary based on the degree to which corporate financial performance exceeds predetermined threshold, target and maximum performance goals over three-year performance periods. No payout will occur unless threshold performance is achieved.

The amount of compensation expense is based upon current performance projections and the percentage of the requisite service that has been rendered. The calculations are based upon the grant date fair value, which is principally driven by the stock price on the date of grant. The per share values were $229.58 in 2024, and $231.34, $211.25 and $214.51 for 2023. The amount charged to expense related to performance awards for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1,598 and $892, respectively. For the six months ended April 30, 2024 and April 30, 2023, $2,866 and $2,954 were charged to expense. As of April 30, 2024, there was $9,799 of unrecognized compensation cost related to performance share incentive awards.

Deferred Compensation

Our executive officers and other highly compensated employees may elect to defer up to 100 percent of their base pay and cash incentive compensation, and for executive officers, up to 90 percent of their share-based performance incentive payout each year. Additional share units are credited for quarterly dividends paid on our common shares. Expense related to dividends paid under this plan for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $27 and $29, respectively, compared to $48 and $47 for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Deferred Directors' Compensation

Non-employee directors may defer all or part of their cash and equity-based compensation until retirement. Cash compensation may be deferred as cash or as share equivalent units. Deferred cash amounts are recorded as liabilities, and share equivalent units are recorded as equity. Additional share equivalent units are earned when common share dividends are declared.

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The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during the six months ended April 30, 2024:

	Number of Shares	Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value
Outstanding at October 31, 2023	78	$	93.11
Distributions	(9)	53.86
Outstanding at April 30, 2024	69	$	99.66

The amount charged to expense related to director deferred compensation for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $79 and $78, respectively, compared to $135 and $158 for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Warranties

We offer warranties to our customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. A typical warranty program requires that we repair or replace defective products within a specified time period (generally one year) measured from the date of delivery or first use. We record an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical return rates. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the adequacy of our warranty provisions is adjusted as necessary. The liability for warranty costs is included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  

Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

	April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023
Beginning balance at October 31	$	14,401	$	11,723
Accruals for warranties	6,015		10,723
Warranty payments	(7,171)		(8,035)
Currency effect	(151)		545
Ending balance	$	13,094	$	14,956

Operating segments

We conduct business in three primary operating segments: Industrial Precision Solutions, Medical and Fluid Solutions, and Advanced Technology Solutions. The composition of segments and measure of segment profitability is consistent with that used by our chief operating decision maker. The primary measure used by the chief operating decision maker for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments and assessing performance is operating profit, which equals sales less cost of sales and certain operating expenses. Items below the operating profit line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (interest and investment income, interest expense and other income/expense) are excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by our chief operating decision maker and are not presented by operating segment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Significant accounting policies Note.

Industrial Precision Solutions: This segment focuses on delivering proprietary dispensing and processing technology, both standard and highly customized equipment, to diverse end markets. Product lines commonly reduce material consumption, increase line efficiency through precision dispense and measurement and control, and enhance product brand and appearance. Components are used for dispensing adhesives, coatings, paint, finishes, sealants and other materials. This segment primarily serves the industrial, agricultural, consumer durables and non-durables markets.

Medical and Fluid Solutions: This segment includes the Company’s fluid management solutions for medical, high-tech industrial and other diverse end markets. Related plastic tubing, balloons, catheters, syringes, cartridges, tips and fluid connection components are used to dispense or control fluids within customers’ medical devices or products, as well as production processes.

Advanced Technology Solutions: This segment focuses on products serving electronics end markets. Advanced Technology Solutions products integrate our proprietary product technologies found in progressive stages of an electronics customer’s production processes, such as surface treatment, precisely controlled dispensing of material and test and inspection to ensure quality and reliability. Applications include, but are not limited to, semiconductors, printed circuit boards, electronic components and automotive electronics.

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The following table presents information about our segments:

Three Months Ended	Industrial Precision Solutions		Medical and Fluid Solutions		Advanced Technology Solutions		Corporate		Total
April 30, 2024
Net external sales	$	366,991	$	168,966	$	114,685	$	—	$	650,642
Operating profit (loss)	117,831		48,993		18,784		(16,992)		168,616
April 30, 2023
Net external sales	$	335,807	$	166,526	$	147,832	$	—	$	650,165
Operating profit (loss)	111,773		47,922		26,090		(13,278)		172,507
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2024
Net external sales	$	721,538	$	328,492	$	233,805	$	—	$	1,283,835
Operating profit (loss)	226,195		95,093		37,822		(31,059)		328,051
April 30, 2023
Net external sales	$	647,353	$	320,813	$	292,476	$	—	$	1,260,642
Operating profit (loss)	214,093		87,307		43,053		(27,727)		316,726

We had significant sales in the following geographic regions:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023		April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023
Americas	$	294,428	$	278,731	$	568,440	$	543,610
Europe	182,070		167,904		361,380		330,843
Asia Pacific	174,144		203,530		354,015		386,189
Total net external sales	$	650,642	$	650,165	$	1,283,835	$	1,260,642

Fair value measurements

The inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value are classified into the following categories:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The following tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

April 30, 2024	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	$	1,144	$	—	$	1,144	$	—
Net investment contracts (b)	9,148		—		9,148		—
Total assets at fair value	$	10,292	$	—	$	10,292	$	—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)	$	10,875	$	—	$	10,875	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	5,202		—		5,202		—
Net investment contracts (b)	11,243		—		11,243		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	27,320	$	—	$	27,320	$	—

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October 31, 2023	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	$	696	$	—	$	696	$	—
Net investment contracts (b)	13,713		—		13,713		—
Total assets at fair value	$	14,409	$	—	$	14,409	$	—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)	$	9,637	$	—	$	9,637	$	—
Net investment contracts (b)	9,985		—		9,985		—
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	10,425		—		10,425		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	30,047	$	—	$	30,047	$	—

(a)We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges.

(b)Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries. The notional amount of our net investment hedge contracts as of April 30, 2024 was $730,716.

(c)Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100% of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90% of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.

The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments, other than cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable, are shown in the table below. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

	April 30, 2024
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Long-term debt (including current portion)	$	1,525,006	$	1,523,594

Long-term debt is valued by discounting future cash flows at currently available rates for borrowing arrangements with similar terms and conditions, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amount of long-term debt is shown net of unamortized debt issuance costs as disclosed in the Long-term debt Note.

Derivative financial instruments  

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

We operate internationally and enter into intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Consequently, we are subject to market risk arising from exchange rate movements between the dates foreign currency transactions occur and the dates they are settled. We regularly use foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our risks related to most of these transactions. These contracts usually have maturities of 90 days or less and generally require us to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. dollars at maturity, at rates stated in the contracts. These contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in each accounting period in “Other – net” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income together with the transaction gain or loss from the related balance sheet position. The settlement of these contracts is recorded in operating activities on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

For the three months ended April 30, 2024, we recognized a net loss of $6,423 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net gain of $5,298 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the three months ended April 30, 2023, we recognized a net loss of $3,960 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net gain of $1,792 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the six months ended April 30, 2024, we recognized a net gain of $5,671 on foreign currency forward contracts and a realized net loss of $7,618 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the six months ended April 30, 2023, we recognized a net gain of $12,719 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net loss of $18,918 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. The fair values of our foreign currency forward contract assets and liabilities are included in Receivable-net and Accrued liabilities, respectively, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The following table summarizes, by currency, the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 and 2023:

April 30, 2024 contract amounts:	Notional Sell Amounts		Notional Buy Amounts
Euro	$	137,867	$	145,019
British pound	17,490		181,427
Japanese yen	18,665		27,588
Mexican Peso	927		32,979
Hong Kong dollar	3,739		7,438
Singapore dollar	109		19,867
Australian dollar	331		9,441
Taiwan Dollar	—		8,000
Others	4,886		86,152
Total	$	184,014	$	517,911
April 30, 2023 contract amounts:	Notional Sell Amounts		Notional Buy Amounts
Euro	$	109,595	$	155,683
British pound	28,614		123,134
Mexican Peso	871		27,577
Japanese yen	21,619		26,700
Hong Kong dollar	—		148,303
Singapore dollar	60		19,759
Australian dollar	—		8,892
Taiwan Dollar	—		8,000
Others	2,063		66,627
Total	$	162,822	$	584,675

We are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments. These financial instruments include cash deposits and foreign currency forward contracts. We periodically monitor the credit ratings of these counterparties in order to minimize our exposure. Our customers represent a wide variety of industries and geographic regions. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Net Investment Hedges

Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We may utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries.

As of April 30, 2024, the Company was party to various cross currency swaps between the U.S. Dollar and Euro, Japanese Yen, Taiwan Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Chinese Yuan, which were designated as hedges of our net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the foreign exchange risk associated with certain investments in these subsidiaries. Any increases or decreases related to the remeasurement of the hedges are recorded in the currency translation component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' Equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet until the sale or substantial liquidation of the underlying investments. A gain of $7,348 and a loss of $4,507, net of tax, was recorded for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to a $3,611 gain, net of tax, for both the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair values of our net investment contracts designated as net investment hedges in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2024:

	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		Other assets		Accrued liabilities		Other long-term liabilities
Net investment contracts	$	7,683	$	1,465	$	3,632	$	7,612

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Long-term debt

A summary of long-term debt is as follows:

	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Notes Payable	$	8,685	$	5,019
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028	60,000		248,000
Term loan due 2026	280,000		300,000
Senior notes, due 2024-2025	32,000		32,000
Senior notes, due 2024-2027	54,286		54,286
Senior notes, due 2024-2030	260,000		260,000
5.600% Notes due 2028	350,000		350,000
5.800% Notes due 2033	500,000		500,000
	1,544,971		1,749,305
Less current maturities	119,328		115,662
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	9,883		10,773
Less bond discounts	1,397		1,476
Long-term maturities	$	1,414,363	$	1,621,394

Revolving credit agreement — In June 2023, we entered into a $1,150,000 unsecured multi-currency credit facility with a group of banks, which provides for a term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000 (the "Term Loan Facility"), maturing in June 2026, and a multicurrency revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $850,000 (the "Revolving Facility"), maturing in June 2028 (the "New Credit Agreement"). The Company borrowed and has outstanding $280,000 on the Term Loan Facility and $60,000 on the Revolving Facility as of April 30, 2024. The Revolving Facility permits borrowing in U.S. Dollars, Euros, Sterling, Swiss Francs, Singapore Dollars, Yen, and each other currency approved by a Revolving Facility lender. The New Credit Agreement provides that the applicable margin for (i) RFR, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, and Eurodollar Loans will range from 0.85% to 1.20% and (ii) Base Rate Loans will range from 0.00% to 0.20%, in each case, based on the Company’s Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement and calculated on a consolidated net debt basis). Borrowings under the New Credit Agreement bear interest at (i) either a base rate or a SOFR rate, with respect to borrowings in U.S. dollars, (ii) a eurocurrency rate, with respect to borrowings in Euros and Yen, or (iii) Daily Simple RFR, with respect to borrowings in Sterling, Swiss Francs or Singapore Dollars, plus, in each case, an applicable margin (and, solely in the case of Singapore Dollars, a spread adjustment). The applicable margin is based on the Company’s Leverage Ratio. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2024 was 6.36%.

Senior notes, due 2024-2025 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2012 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 0.50 years. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2024 was 3.10%.

Senior notes, due 2024-2027 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2015 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 1.48 years. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2024 was 3.11%.

Senior notes, due 2024-2030 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2018 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 2.38 years. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2024 was 3.97%.  

5.600% Notes due 2028 and 5.800% Notes due 2033 — In September 2023, we completed an underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of $350,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.600% Notes due 2028 and $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.800% Notes due 2033.

We were in compliance with all covenants at April 30, 2024, and the amount we could borrow would not have been limited by any debt covenants.

Contingencies

We are involved in pending or potential litigation regarding environmental, product liability, patent, contract, employee and other matters arising from the normal course of business. Including the environmental matters discussed below, after consultation with legal counsel, we do not believe that losses in excess of the amounts we have accrued would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, quarterly or annual operating results or cash flows.

Environmental

We have voluntarily agreed with the City of New Richmond, Wisconsin and other potentially responsible parties to share costs associated with the remediation of the City of New Richmond municipal landfill (the "Site") and the construction of a potable

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water delivery system serving the impacted area down gradient of the Site. As of April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, our accrual for the ongoing operation, maintenance and monitoring obligation at the Site was $231. The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s best estimate of the probable and reasonably estimable undiscounted costs related to known remediation obligations. The accuracy of our estimate of environmental liability is affected by several uncertainties such as additional requirements that may be identified in connection with remedial activities, the complexity and evolution of environmental laws and regulations, and the identification of presently unknown remediation requirements. Consequently, our liability could be greater than our current estimate. However, we do not expect that the costs associated with remediation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain significant factors affecting our financial condition and results of operations for the periods included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Overview

Nordson is an innovative precision technology company that leverages a scalable growth framework to deliver top tier growth with leading margins and returns. We engineer, manufacture and market differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing, applying and controlling of adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids, to test and inspect for quality, and to treat and cure surfaces and various medical products such as: catheters, cannulas, medical balloons and medical tubing. These products are supported with extensive application expertise and direct global sales and service. We serve a wide variety of consumer non-durable, consumer durable and technology end markets including packaging, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, precision agriculture, building and construction, and general product assembly and finishing.

Our strategy for long-term growth is based on solving customers’ needs globally. We were incorporated in the State of Ohio in 1954 and are headquartered in Westlake, Ohio. Our products are marketed through a network of direct operations in more than 35 countries.

We have approximately 7,700 employees worldwide. Our principal manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, the People’s Republic of China, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

A comprehensive discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies and management estimates and significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the financial statements is included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023 (the "2023 Form 10-K"). There have been no significant changes in critical accounting policies, management estimates or accounting policies followed since the year ended October 31, 2023.

Results of Operations

Three months ended April 30, 2024

Worldwide sales for the three months ended April 30, 2024, were $650,642, an increase of 0.1% from sales of $650,165 for the comparable period of 2023. The increase included a 4.5% increase due to an acquisition and an unfavorable effect from currency translation of 0.7%. Organic sales decreased 3.7%, driven by ongoing pressure in electronics product lines, partially offset by growth in industrial coatings systems and fluid solutions product lines.

In the Americas region, sales were $294,428 for the three months ended April 30, 2024, an increase of 5.6% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales increase of 2.9%, an increase due to an acquisition of 2.3%, and favorable currency effects of 0.4%. In the Asia Pacific region, sales were $174,144, a decrease of 14.4% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales decrease of 12.3% and unfavorable currency effects of 2.8%, partially offset by a 0.7% increase due to an acquisition. In Europe, sales were $182,070, an increase of 8.4% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales decrease of 4.4%, favorable currency effects of 0.3%, and a 12.5% increase due to an acquisition.

Cost of sales for the three months ended April 30, 2024 were $284,765, down from $298,040 in the comparable period of 2023. Gross profit, expressed as a percentage of sales, increased to 56.2% from 54.2% in the comparable period of 2023. The increase in gross profit was in all segments and driven by improved manufacturing efficiencies and favorable mix overall.

Selling and administrative expenses for the three months ended April 30, 2024 were $197,261, up from $179,618 in the comparable period of 2023. The 9.8% increase was primarily driven by the first-year effect of an acquisition and related acquisition costs.

Operating profit decreased to $168,616 for the three months ended April 30, 2024, compared to $172,507 in the comparable period of 2023. Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 25.9% for the three months ended April 30, 2024, compared to 26.5% in the comparable period of 2023. The 0.6 percentage-point decline in operating margin was primarily driven by reduced sales leverage on selling and administrative expenses, partially offset by improved gross margin percentage performance.

Interest expense for the three months ended April 30, 2024 was $20,109, compared to $9,913 in the comparable period of 2023. The increase, compared to the prior year period, was primarily due to higher average debt levels, driven by acquisitions. Other expense was $785 compared to expense of $1,405 in the comparable period of 2023. Included in 2024 other expense were pension and postretirement income of $1,029 and $1,125 of foreign currency losses. Included in 2023 other expense were pension and postretirement income of $1,332 and $2,168 in foreign currency losses.

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Net income for the three months ended April 30, 2024 was $118,217, or $2.05 per diluted share, compared to $127,563, or $2.21 per diluted share, in the same period of 2023. This represents a 7.3% decrease in net income, and a 7.2% decrease in diluted earnings per share. The decrease in income was driven primarily by increased interest expense.

Industrial Precision Solutions

Sales of the Industrial Precision Solutions segment were $366,991 in the three months ended April 30, 2024, an increase of 9.3% from sales of $335,807 for the comparable period of 2023. The increase consisted of an acquisition impact of 8.6% and an organic sales increase of 1.5%, partially offset by an unfavorable currency effect of 0.8%. The organic sales increase was driven primarily by industrial coatings systems and packaging product lines.

Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 32.1% for the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to 33.3% in the comparable period of 2023. The 1.2 percentage point decline in operating margin was primarily due to higher intangible asset amortization expense of $5,437 related to the ARAG acquisition.

Medical and Fluid Solutions

Sales of the Medical and Fluid Solutions segment were $168,966 in the three months ended April 30, 2024, an increase of 1.5% from sales of $166,526 for the comparable period of 2023. The increase consisted of an organic sales increase of 1.8%, partially offset by an unfavorable currency effect of 0.3%. The organic sales increase was driven by growth in the fluid and interventional solutions product lines.

Operating profit as a percentage of sales increased to 29.0% for the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to 28.8% in the comparable period of 2023. The 0.2 percentage point improvement in operating margin was primarily due to improved factory efficiencies.

Advanced Technology Solutions

Sales of the Advanced Technology Solutions segment were $114,685 in the three months ended April 30, 2024, a decrease of 22.4% from sales of $147,832 for the comparable period of 2023. The decrease consisted of an organic sales decrease of 21.6% and an unfavorable currency effect of 0.8%. The organic sales decrease was driven by weakness across the segment.

Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 16.4% for the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to 17.6% in the comparable period of 2023. The decrease in operating margin was primarily due to the decline in sales.

Six Months Ended April 30, 2024

Worldwide sales for the six months ended April 30, 2024 were $1,283,835, an increase of 1.8% from sales of $1,260,642 for the comparable period of 2023. The increase consisted of 4.9% increase due to acquisitions, partially offset by a 2.9% decrease in organic sales and an unfavorable effect from currency translation of 0.2%. The sales decline was driven by the Advanced Technology Solutions segment, partially offset by organic sales increases in the other two segments.

In the Americas region, sales were $568,440, an increase of 4.6% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales increase of 1.3%, an increase of 2.8% due to acquisitions, and favorable currency effects of 0.5%. In the Asia Pacific region, sales were $354,015, a decrease of 8.3% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales decrease of 6.7% and unfavorable currency effects of 2.3%, partially offset by a 0.7% increase from acquisitions. In Europe, sales were $361,380, an increase of 9.2% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of a 13.4% increase from acquisitions and favorable currency effects of 1.5%, partially offset by an organic sales decrease of 5.7%.

Cost of sales for the six months ended April 30, 2024 were $569,531, down from $579,650 in the comparable period of 2023. Gross profit, expressed as a percentage of sales, increased to 55.6% from 54.0% in the comparable period of 2023. The 1.6 percentage point increase in gross margin was primarily driven by improved manufacturing efficiencies and favorable product mix.

Selling and administrative expenses for the six months ended April 30, 2024 were $386,253, up from $364,266 in the comparable period of 2023. The 6.0% increase was primarily driven by the first-year effect of acquisitions, partially offset by improved cost controls.

Operating profit increased to $328,051 for the six months ended April 30, 2024 compared to $316,726 in the six months ended April 30, 2023. Operating profit as a percentage of sales increased to 25.6% for the six months ended April 30, 2024 compared to 25.1% in the comparable period of 2023. The 0.5 percentage point increase in operating margin was driven by improved manufacturing efficiencies and cost controls.

Interest expense for the six months ended April 30, 2024 was $41,551, compared to $20,443 in the comparable period of 2023. The increase was due primarily to higher average debt levels, driven by acquisitions. Other expense was $1,123 compared to

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$4,601 in the comparable period of 2023. Included in 2024 other expense is other pension and postretirement income of $2,056 and $1,947 of foreign currency losses. Included in 2023 were pension and postretirement income of $2,701 and $6,739 of foreign currency losses.

Net income for the six months ended April 30, 2024 was $227,789, or $3.95 per diluted share, compared to $231,824, or $4.02 per diluted share, in the same period of 2023. This represents an 1.7% decrease in net income, and an 1.7% decrease in diluted earnings per share. The decrease in income was driven primarily by increased interest expense.

Industrial Precision Solutions

Sales of the Industrial Precision Solutions segment were $721,538 in the six months ended April 30, 2024, an increase of 11.5% from sales in the comparable period of 2023 of $647,353. The increase was the result of an increase of 1.9% in organic sales and an increase of 9.6% due to an acquisition. Organic sales growth was driven primarily by the industrial coatings product line.

Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 31.3% for the six months ended April 30, 2024 compared to 33.1% in the comparable period of 2023. The 1.8 percentage point decline in operating margin was primarily due to higher intangible asset amortization expense of $11,360 related to the ARAG acquisition.

Medical and Fluid Solutions

Sales of the Medical and Fluid Solutions segment were $328,492 in the six months ended April 30, 2024, an increase of 2.4% from sales in the comparable period of 2023 of $320,813. The increase was the result of an organic sales increase of 2.4%. Sales growth occurred in the fluid and interventional solutions product lines.

Operating profit as a percentage of sales increased to 28.9% for the six months ended April 30, 2024 compared to 27.2% in the comparable period of 2023. The 1.7 percentage point improvement in operating margin was primarily due to the increase in sales and improved factory efficiencies.

Advanced Technology Solutions

Sales of the Advanced Technology Solutions segment were $233,805 in the six months ended April 30, 2024, a decrease of 20.1% from sales in the comparable period of 2023 of $292,476. The decrease was the result of an organic sales volume decrease of 19.6% and unfavorable currency effects that decreased sales by 0.5%. The organic sales decrease was driven by weakness across the segment.

Operating profit as a percentage of sales increased to 16.2% for the six months ended April 30, 2024 compared to 14.7% in the comparable period of 2023. The improvement in operating margin was primarily due to improved factory efficiencies and cost controls.

Income taxes

We record our interim provision for income taxes based on our estimated annual effective tax rate, as well as certain items discrete to the current period. Significant judgment is involved regarding the application of global income tax laws and regulations and when projecting the jurisdictional mix of income. We have considered several factors in determining the probability of realizing deferred income tax assets including forecasted operating earnings, available tax planning strategies and the time period over which the temporary differences will reverse. We review our tax positions on a regular basis and adjust the balances as new information becomes available. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 was 20.8% and 20.9%, respectively, compared to 21.1% and 20.8%, respectively, for the three and six months ended April 30, 2023.

Foreign Currency Effects

In the aggregate, average exchange rates for 2024 used to translate international sales and operating results into U.S. dollars were generally favorable compared with average exchange rates existing during 2023. It is not possible to precisely measure the impact on operating results arising from foreign currency exchange rate changes, because of changes in selling prices, sales volume, product mix and cost structure in each country in which we operate. However, if transactions for the three months ended April 30, 2024 were translated at exchange rates in effect during the same period of 2023, we estimated that sales would have been approximately $5,000 higher while costs of sales and selling and administrative expenses would have been approximately $3,000 higher. If transactions for the six months ended April 30, 2024 were translated at exchange rates in effect during the same period of 2023, we estimated that sales, costs of sales, and selling and administrative expenses would not have been materially impacted.

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Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the six months ended April 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents increased $9,767. Cash provided by operations during this period was $294,964 compared to $287,905 for the six months ended April 30, 2023. The primary sources were net income adjusted for non-cash income and expenses, which was $304,334, compared to $296,817 for the six months ended April 30, 2023. Changes in operating assets and liabilities decreased cash by $3,435 in the six months ended April 30, 2024 and decreased cash by $45,857 in the comparable period of 2023. The change for the six months ended April 30, 2024 was driven primarily by decreases in customer advance payments and accrued liabilities, principally offset by improvements in accounts receivable and inventory.

Cash used in investing activities was $15,177 for the six months ended April 30, 2024, compared to $393,153 used in the comparable period of 2023. During the six months ended April 30, 2024, cash of $21,907 was used for capital expenditures. During the six months ended April 30, 2023, cash of $377,843 was used for the CyberOptics acquisition and $15,349 was used for capital expenditures.

Cash used in financing activities was $265,757 for the six months ended April 30, 2024, compared to cash provided of $64,822 in the comparable period of 2023. In the six months ended April 30, 2024, cash of $77,796 was used for dividend payments and cash of $7,927 was used for the purchase of treasury shares, versus $74,463 and $54,365, respectively, in the comparable periods of 2023. The six months ended April 30, 2024 included net repayments of long-term debt of $204,372, compared to net borrowings of $184,617 during the six months ended April 30, 2023.

The following is a summary of significant changes by balance sheet caption from October 31, 2023 to April 30, 2024. Receivables-net decreased $60,603, primarily due to payments from customers, and intangibles decreased by 30,369, principally due to amortization.

The Company is well-positioned to manage liquidity needs that arise from working capital requirements, capital expenditures, and contributions related to pension and postretirement obligations, as well as principal and interest payments on our outstanding debt. Primary sources of capital to meet these needs, as well as other opportunistic investments, are a combination of cash provided by operations and borrowings under our loan agreements. Cash from operations, which when combined with our available borrowing capacity and ready access to capital markets, is expected to be more than adequate to fund our liquidity needs over the twelve months and the foreseeable future thereafter. The Company believes it has the ability to generate and obtain adequate amounts of cash to meet its long-term needs for cash. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of April 30, 2024. Refer to our Long-term debt in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding our debt outstanding and Term Facility.

Safe Harbor Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, particularly “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, income, earnings, cash flows, changes in operations, operating improvements, businesses in which we operate and the United States and global economies. Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” and may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “supports,” “plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “hope,” “forecast,” “management is of the opinion,” use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, U.S. and international economic conditions; financial and market conditions; currency exchange rates and devaluations; possible acquisitions including the Company’s ability to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the integration of ARAG Group and CyberOptics; the Company’s ability to successfully divest or dispose of businesses that are deemed not to fit with its strategic plan; the effects of changes in U.S. trade policy and trade agreements; the effects of changes in tax law; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, such as political unrest, including the conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics.

In light of these risks and uncertainties, actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expected results are discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors in our 2023 Form 10-K.

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ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Information regarding our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates was disclosed under Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our 2023 Form 10-K. The information disclosed has not changed materially in the interim period since then.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management with the participation of the principal executive officer (president and chief executive officer) and principal financial officer (chief accounting officer) has reviewed and evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of April 30, 2024. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the principal executive and financial officers, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of April 30, 2024 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended April 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See our Contingencies Note to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our contingencies and legal matters.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our 2023 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in the 2023 Form 10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table summarizes common shares repurchased by the Company during the three months ended April 30, 2024:

(In whole shares)	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)	Maximum Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024	179	$	269.93	—	$	548,800
March 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024	883	$	267.30	—	$	548,800
April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024	704	$	271.55	—	$	548,800
Total	1,766	$	269.26	—	$	548,800

(1) Includes shares tendered for taxes related to stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock.

(2) In December 2014, the board of directors authorized a $300,000 common share repurchase program. In August 2015, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $200,000 of the Company’s common shares. In August 2018, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500,000 of the Company’s common shares. In September 2022, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $500,000 of the Company's common shares. Approximately $548,800 of the total $1,500,000 authorized remained available for share repurchases at April 30, 2024. Uses for repurchased shares include the funding of benefit programs including stock options and restricted stock. Shares purchased are treated as treasury shares until used for such purposes. The repurchase program will be funded using cash from operations and proceeds from borrowings under our credit facilities. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Trading Arrangements

During the quarter ended April 30, 2024, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated any “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

As previously announced, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Daniel R. Hopgood as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective on his first day of employment, which was May 20, 2024 (the “Start Date”). Mr. Hopgood assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer from Stephen Shamrock, who was appointed as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer effective as of the Start Date. Mr. Shamrock continued acting as the Company’s principal financial officer through the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, at which time Mr. Hopgood assumed such role.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

31.1	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by the Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by the Chief Accounting Officer (principal financial officer), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
32.2	Certification of Chief Accounting Officer (principal financial officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
101	The following financial information from Nordson Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 formatted in inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104	The cover page from Nordson Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2024, formatted in inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL) (included in Exhibit 101).

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  May 23, 2024	Nordson Corporation
	/s/ Stephen Shamrock
	Stephen Shamrock
	Chief Accounting Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Sundaram Nagarajan, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Nordson Corporation;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 23, 2024

/s/ Sundaram Nagarajan

Sundaram Nagarajan

President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Stephen Shamrock, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Nordson Corporation;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 23, 2024

/s/ Stephen Shamrock

Stephen Shamrock

Chief Accounting Officer
(principal financial officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), I, Sundaram Nagarajan, president and chief executive officer of Nordson Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), do hereby certify that, to the bet of my knowledge:

1.The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2024 of the Company (the “Form 10-Q”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.Information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: May 23, 2024	/s/ Sundaram Nagarajan
	Sundaram Nagarajan
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Certification

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), I, Stephen Shamrock, chief accounting officer of Nordson Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), do hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge:

1.The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2024 of the Company (the “Form 10-Q”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.Information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: May 23, 2024	/s/ Stephen Shamrock
	Stephen Shamrock
	Chief Accounting Officer (principal financial officer)

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Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	May 20, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Apr. 30, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	0-7977
Entity Registrant Name	NORDSON CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	OH
Entity Tax Identification Number	34-0590250
Entity Address, Address Line One	28601 Clemens Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Westlake
Entity Address, State or Province	OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	44145
City Area Code	440
Local Phone Number	892-1580
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Shares, without par value
Trading Symbol	NDSN
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		57,268,781
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Central Index Key	0000072331
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Sales	$ 650,642	$ 650,165	$ 1,283,835	$ 1,260,642
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	284,765	298,040	569,531	579,650
Selling and administrative expenses	197,261	179,618	386,253	364,266
Total operating costs and expenses	482,026	477,658	955,784	943,916
Operating profit	168,616	172,507	328,051	316,726
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(20,109)	(9,913)	(41,551)	(20,443)
Interest and investment income	1,554	438	2,598	1,025
Other expense - net	(785)	(1,405)	(1,123)	(4,601)
Total other income (expense)	(19,340)	(10,880)	(40,076)	(24,019)
Income before income taxes	149,276	161,627	287,975	292,707
Income taxes	31,059	34,064	60,186	60,883
Net income	$ 118,217	$ 127,563	$ 227,789	$ 231,824
Average common shares (in shares)	57,222	57,184	57,142	57,177
Incremental common shares attributable to equity compensation (in shares)	459	496	475	544
Average common shares attributable and common share equivalents (in shares)	57,681	57,680	57,617	57,721
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.07	$ 2.23	$ 3.99	$ 4.05
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.05	$ 2.21	$ 3.95	$ 4.02

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 118,217	$ 127,563	$ 227,789	$ 231,824
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(32,620)	(290)	11,323	76,531
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax	19	(173)	(440)	(749)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(32,601)	(463)	10,883	75,782
Total comprehensive income	$ 85,616	$ 127,100	$ 238,672	$ 307,606

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 125,446	$ 115,679
Receivables - net	530,283	590,886
Inventories - net	443,578	454,775
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	86,283	67,970
Total current assets	1,185,590	1,229,310
Goodwill	2,782,909	2,784,201
Intangible assets - net	642,375	672,744
Property, plant and equipment - net	395,595	392,846
Operating right of use lease assets	96,770	106,176
Deferred income taxes	19,859	16,022
Other assets	48,773	50,471
Total assets	5,171,871	5,251,770
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt and notes payable	119,328	115,662
Accrued liabilities	176,633	199,588
Accounts payable	103,202	106,320
Customer advanced payments	61,713	93,389
Income taxes payable	53,508	45,359
Operating lease liability - current	16,346	16,853
Finance lease liability - current	5,281	4,918
Total current liabilities	536,011	582,089
Long-term debt	1,414,363	1,621,394
Operating lease liability - noncurrent	84,770	92,412
Deferred income taxes	207,433	210,637
Postretirement obligations	50,954	50,862
Pension obligations	41,074	40,425
Finance lease liability - noncurrent	12,350	11,670
Other long-term liabilities	36,645	44,221
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares	12,253	12,253
Capital in excess of stated value	702,071	668,097
Retained earnings	4,139,346	3,989,353
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(185,558)	(196,441)
Common shares in treasury, at cost	(1,879,841)	(1,875,202)
Total shareholders' equity	2,788,271	2,598,060
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 5,171,871	$ 5,251,770

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Shares	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Common Shares in Treasury, at cost
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2022	$ 2,294,375	$ 12,253	$ 626,697	$ 3,652,216	$ (207,782)	$ (1,789,009)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	8,807		7,032			1,775
Stock-based compensation	7,071		7,071
Purchase of treasury shares	(6,875)					(6,875)
Dividends declared	(37,199)			(37,199)
Net income	104,261			104,261
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	76,821				76,821
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments	(576)				(576)
Ending balance at Jan. 31, 2023	2,446,685	12,253	640,800	3,719,278	(131,537)	(1,794,109)
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2022	2,294,375	12,253	626,697	3,652,216	(207,782)	(1,789,009)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	231,824
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	76,531
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2023	2,497,002	12,253	648,402	3,809,577	(132,000)	(1,841,230)
Beginning balance at Jan. 31, 2023	2,446,685	12,253	640,800	3,719,278	(131,537)	(1,794,109)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	3,001		2,632			369
Stock-based compensation	4,970		4,970
Purchase of treasury shares	(47,490)					(47,490)
Dividends declared	(37,264)			(37,264)
Net income	127,563			127,563
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(290)				(290)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments	(173)				(173)
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2023	2,497,002	12,253	648,402	3,809,577	(132,000)	(1,841,230)
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2023	2,598,060	12,253	668,097	3,989,353	(196,441)	(1,875,202)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	14,418		12,519			1,899
Stock-based compensation	4,659		4,659
Purchase of treasury shares	(7,371)					(7,371)
Dividends declared	(38,855)			(38,855)
Net income	109,572			109,572
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	43,943				43,943
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments	(459)				(459)
Ending balance at Jan. 31, 2024	2,723,967	12,253	685,275	4,060,070	(152,957)	(1,880,674)
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2023	2,598,060	12,253	668,097	3,989,353	(196,441)	(1,875,202)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	227,789
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	11,323
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2024	2,788,271	12,253	702,071	4,139,346	(185,558)	(1,879,841)
Beginning balance at Jan. 31, 2024	2,723,967	12,253	685,275	4,060,070	(152,957)	(1,880,674)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	12,801		11,412			1,389
Stock-based compensation	5,384		5,384
Purchase of treasury shares	(556)					(556)
Dividends declared	(38,941)			(38,941)
Net income	118,217			118,217
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(32,620)				(32,620)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments	19				19
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2024	$ 2,788,271	$ 12,253	$ 702,071	$ 4,139,346	$ (185,558)	$ (1,879,841)

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Jan. 31, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.68	$ 0.68	$ 0.65	$ 0.65

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 227,789	$ 231,824
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	66,264	53,535
Non-cash stock compensation	10,043	11,210
Deferred income taxes	(2,088)	(614)
Other non-cash expense	1,391	(625)
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	935	1,487
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(3,435)	(45,857)
Net cash provided by operating activities	294,964	287,905
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(21,907)	(15,349)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	30	39
Other	6,700	0
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	0	(377,843)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15,177)	(393,153)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	3,674	785,800
Repayment of debt	(208,046)	(601,183)
Repayment of finance lease obligations	(2,881)	(2,775)
Issuance of common shares in treasury	27,219	11,808
Purchase of treasury shares	(7,927)	(54,365)
Dividends paid	(77,796)	(74,463)
Net cash provided (used) in financing activities	(265,757)	64,822
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(4,263)	6,042
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	9,767	(34,384)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	115,679	163,457
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	125,446	129,073
Other	$ (5,935)	$ 36,945

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Significant accounting policies

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant accounting policies

Significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation.  The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended April 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023.

Consolidation.  The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Nordson Corporation and its 100%-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Investments in affiliates and joint ventures in which our ownership is 50% or less or in which we do not have control but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  

Use of estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.

Revenue recognition. A contract exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contract with a customer are satisfied. Generally, our revenue results from short-term, fixed-price contracts and primarily is recognized as of a point in time when the product is shipped or at a later point when the control of the product transfers to the customer. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenues deferred as of April 30, 2024 and 2023 were not material.

However, for certain contracts related to the sale of customer-specific products within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment, revenue is recognized over time as we satisfy performance obligations because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. The continuous transfer of control to the customer occurs as we enhance assets that are customer controlled and we are contractually entitled to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin.  

As control transfers over time for these products or services, revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligations. The selection method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We have elected to use the input method – costs incurred for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of products or services to the customer based on incurring costs on the contract. Under this method, revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Contract assets recognized are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material on April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023. Revenue recognized over time represented approximately less than ten percent of our overall consolidated revenues at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023.

Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products or services. Taxes, including sales and value add, that we collect concurrently with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. As a practical expedient, we may exclude the assessment of whether goods or services are performance obligations, if they are immaterial in the context of the contract, and combine these with other performance obligations. While payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, we have determined that our contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to treat all shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs as a significant portion of these costs are incurred prior to transfer of control to the customer. We have also elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as they are incurred as the amortization period resulting from capitalizing the

costs is one year or less. These costs are recorded within Selling and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

We offer assurance-type warranties on our products as well as separately sold warranty contracts. Revenue related to warranty contracts that are sold separately is recognized over the life of the warranty term and are not material. Certain arrangements may include installation, installation supervision, training, and spare parts, which tend to be completed in a short period of time, at an insignificant cost, and utilizing skills not unique to us, and, therefore, these items are typically regarded as inconsequential or not material.

We disclose disaggregated revenues by operating segment and geography in accordance with the revenue standard and on the same basis used internally by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating performance of operating segments and for allocating resources. Refer to our Operating segments Note for details.

Earnings per share.  Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each year, while diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding. Common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon exercise of stock options computed using the treasury stock method, as well as restricted shares and deferred stock-based compensation. Options whose exercise price is higher than the average market price are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 140, respectively. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 142, respectively.

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Recently issued accounting standards

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Recently issued accounting standards

Recently issued accounting standards

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and enhanced disclosures in interim periods. The guidance in ASU 2023-07 will be applied retrospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-07 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in 2025.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is intended to improve income tax disclosure requirements by requiring specific disclosure in the rate reconciliation and additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in fiscal 2026.

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Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Acquisitions

cquisitions

Business acquisitions have been accounted for using the acquisition method, with the acquired assets and liabilities recorded at estimated fair value on the dates of acquisition. The cost in excess of the net assets of the business acquired is included in goodwill. Operating results since the respective dates of acquisitions are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

2023 Acquisitions

On August 24, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of the ARAG Group and its subsidiaries ("ARAG Group" or "ARAG") pursuant to the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2023, by and among the Company, its Italian subsidiary, Capvis Equity V LP, DRIP Co-Investment, and certain individuals. ARAG is a global market and innovation leader in the development, production and supply of precision control systems and smart fluid components for agricultural spraying. ARAG operates as a division of our Industrial Precision Solutions segment. In anticipation of the acquisition, the Company entered into a €760,000 senior unsecured term loan facility with a group of banks in August 2023 (the "364-Day Term Loan Facility"). The all-cash ARAG acquisition of approximately €957,000, net of the repayment of approximately €30,300 of debt of the acquired companies, was funded using borrowings under the 364-Day Term Loan Facility and the Company's revolving credit facility. The 364-Day Term Loan Facility was subsequently paid off in September 2023 with the net proceeds of a senior notes offering. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $688,540 and identifiable intangible assets of $353,500 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $27,500 of tradenames (amortized over nine years), $31,000 of technology (amortized over five years), and $295,000 of customer relationships (amortized over twenty-two years). Goodwill associated with the acquisition was not tax deductible. As of April 30, 2024, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary as we complete our assessment principally of income taxes. The financial results of the ARAG Group acquisition are not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:

	August 24, 2023
Cash	$	32,966
Receivables - net	31,081
Inventories - net	51,952
Goodwill	688,540
Intangibles	353,500
Other assets	54,810
Total Assets	$	1,212,849
Accounts payable	$	18,915
Deferred income taxes	100,097
Other liabilities	15,934
Total Liabilities	$	134,946

On November 3, 2022, we acquired 100% of CyberOptics Corporation ("CyberOptics"). CyberOptics is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D optical sensing technology solutions. The CyberOptics acquisition expanded our test and inspection platform, providing differentiated technology that expands our product offering in the semiconductor and electronics industries and is reported in our Advanced Technology Solutions segment. We acquired CyberOptics for an aggregate purchase price of $377,843, net of cash of approximately $40,890, funded using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and cash on hand. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $285,330 and identifiable intangible assets of $58,600 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $15,200 of tradenames (amortized over fifteen years), $14,600 of technology (amortized over seven years), and $28,800 of customer contracts (amortized over twelve years). Goodwill associated with the acquisition was not tax deductible. As of April 30, 2024, the purchase price allocation is final. The results of CyberOptics are not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:

	November 3, 2022
Cash	$	40,890
Receivables - net	21,364
Inventories - net	33,639
Goodwill	285,330
Intangibles	58,600
Other assets	13,768
Total Assets	$	453,591
Accounts payable	$	8,109
Deferred income taxes	14,826
Other liabilities	11,923
Total Liabilities	$	34,858

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Receivables

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Credit Loss [Abstract]

Receivables

Receivables

Our allowance for credit losses is principally determined based on aging of receivables. Receivables are exposed to credit risk based on the customers' ability to pay which is influenced by, among other factors, their financial liquidity. We perform ongoing customer credit evaluation to maintain sufficient allowances for potential credit losses. Our segments perform credit evaluation and monitoring to estimate and manage credit risk through the review of customer information, credit ratings, approval and monitoring of customer credit limits, and assessment of market conditions. We may also require prepayments or bank guarantees from customers to mitigate credit risk. Our receivables are generally short-term in nature with a majority of receivables outstanding less than 90 days. Accounts receivable balances are written-off against the allowance if deemed uncollectible.

Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for credit losses of $10,327 and $10,015 on April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively. The provision for losses on receivables was $398 and $478 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to provision income related to allowance for credit losses of $997 and $649 for the same periods a year

ago, respectively.

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Inventories

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

Components of inventories were as follows:

	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Finished goods	$	252,142	$	233,552
Raw materials and component parts	202,342		211,874
Work-in-process	71,463		86,474
	525,947		531,900
Obsolescence and other reserves	(82,369)		(77,125)
	$	443,578	$	454,775

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Property, Plant and Equipment

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:

	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Land	$	14,198	$	15,792
Land improvements	5,056		5,019
Buildings	299,508		294,267
Machinery and equipment	570,381		549,291
Enterprise management system	53,359		52,939
Construction-in-progress	25,676		24,916
Leased property under finance leases	29,876		28,406
	998,054		970,630
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(602,459)		(577,784)
	$	395,595	$	392,846

Depreciation expense was $13,897 and $13,056 for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense was $28,054 and $25,618 for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Goodwill and other intangible assets

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets  

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended April 30, 2024 by operating segment were as follows:

	Industrial Precision Solutions		Medical Fluid Systems		Advanced Technology Solutions		Total
Balance at October 31, 2023	$	1,208,996	$	1,173,858	$	401,347	$	2,784,201
Acquisitions	(6,360)		—		—		(6,360)
Currency effect	3,577		751		740		5,068
Balance at April 30, 2024	$	1,206,213	$	1,174,609	$	402,087	$	2,782,909

See Acquisitions Note for additional details.

Information regarding our intangible assets subject to amortization was as follows:

	April 30, 2024
	Carrying  Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book  Value
Customer relationships	$	805,621	$	314,848	$	490,773
Patent/technology costs	205,805		123,333		82,472
Trade name	126,137		57,307		68,830
Non-compete agreements	8,437		8,137		300
Other	524		524		—
Total	$	1,146,524	$	504,149	$	642,375
	October 31, 2023
	Carrying  Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book  Value
Customer relationships	$	794,706	$	287,585	$	507,121
Patent/technology costs	204,905		112,994		91,911
Trade name	125,692		52,488		73,204
Non-compete agreements	10,028		9,521		507
Other	182		181		1
Total	$	1,135,513	$	462,769	$	672,744

Amortization expense for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $18,823 and $14,045, respectively. Amortization expense for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $32,210 and $27,917, respectively. See Acquisitions Note for details regarding intangibles recorded due to the acquisition of ARAG and CyberOptics.

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Pension and other postretirement plans

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension and other postretirement plans

Pension and other postretirement plans

The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were:

	U.S.				International
Three Months Ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	2,507	$	2,744	$	234	$	283
Interest cost	4,752		4,176		685		642
Expected return on plan assets	(6,652)		(6,529)		(416)		(383)
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		(2)		(13)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	—		—		8		21
Total benefit cost	$	607	$	391	$	509	$	550
	U.S.				International
Six months ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	5,015	$	5,488	$	471	$	558
Interest cost	9,505		8,351		1,374		1,245
Expected return on plan assets	(13,306)		(13,058)		(833)		(760)
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		(4)		(26)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	—		—		17		41
Total benefit cost	$	1,214	$	781	$	1,025	$	1,058

The components of other postretirement benefit costs for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were:

	U.S.				International
Three Months Ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	70	$	100	$	1	$	1
Interest cost	754		766		3		3
Amortization of net actuarial gain	(147)		—		(14)		(15)
Total benefit cost (income)	$	677	$	866	$	(10)	$	(11)
	U.S.				International
Six months ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	141	$	200	$	2	$	2
Interest cost	1,508		1,531		7		6
Amortization of net actuarial gain	(295)		—		(29)		(31)
Total benefit cost (income)	$	1,354	$	1,731	$	(20)	$	(23)

The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost, other than service cost, are included in Other – net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

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Income taxes

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income taxes

Income taxes

We record our interim provision for income taxes based on our estimated annual effective tax rate, as well as certain items discrete to the current period. The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was 20.8% and 21.1%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was 20.9% and 20.8%, respectively.

Due to our share-based payment transactions, our income tax provision included a discrete tax benefit of $1,940 and $2,309 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively. Our income tax provision included a similar discrete tax benefit of $583 and $1,749 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively.

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Accumulated other comprehensive loss

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), including adjustments for items that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income, are shown below.

	Cumulative translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement  benefit plan adjustments		Accumulated other  comprehensive income (loss)
Balance at October 31, 2023	$	(133,280)	$	(63,161)	$	(196,441)
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $135	—		(440)		(440)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)	11,323		—		11,323
Balance at April 30, 2024	$	(121,957)	$	(63,601)	$	(185,558)

(a) Includes a net loss of $4,507, net of tax of $1,347, on net investment hedges.

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Stock-based compensation

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock-based compensation

Stock-based compensation

During the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, our shareholders approved the Nordson Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the "2021 Plan") as the successor to the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the "2012 Plan"). The 2021 Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance shares, cash awards and other stock or performance-based incentives. A maximum of 900 common shares were authorized for grant under the 2021 Plan plus the number of shares that remained available to be granted under the 2012 Plan, as well as issuable under the CyberOptics equity plan. As of April 30, 2024, a total of 1,888 common shares were available to be granted under the 2021 Plan.

Stock Options

Nonqualified or incentive stock options may be granted to our employees and directors. Generally, options granted to employees may be exercised beginning one year from the date of grant at a rate not exceeding 25 percent per year and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Vesting accelerates upon a qualified termination in connection with a change in control. In the event of

termination of employment due to early retirement or normal retirement at age 65, options granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and vesting continues post retirement for all other unvested options granted. In the event of disability or death, all unvested stock options granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason results in forfeiture of unvested options and vested options in certain circumstances. The amortized cost of options is accelerated if the retirement eligibility date occurs before the normal vesting date. Option exercises are satisfied through the issuance of treasury shares on a first-in, first-out basis. We recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $1,446 and $2,534 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $1,622 and $3,285 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively.

The following table summarizes activity related to stock options for the six months ended April 30, 2024:

	Number of Options	Weighted- Average Exercise Price  Per Share		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Term
Outstanding at October 31, 2023	1,062	$	152.41
Granted	55	238.80
Exercised	(225)	124.28
Forfeited or expired	(7)	229.00
Outstanding at April 30, 2024	885	$	164.28	$	83,848	5.1 years
Expected to vest	163	$	237.97	$	3,631	8.1 years
Exercisable at April 30, 2024	721	$	147.42	$	80,173	4.4 years

As of April 30, 2024, there was $6,558 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. That cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.7 years.

The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Six Months Ended	April 30, 2024			April 30, 2023
Expected volatility	30.5%	-	31.7%	30.4%	-	31.8%
Expected dividend yield	1.15%	-	1.15%	1.12%	-	1.27%
Risk-free interest rate	4.22%	-	4.26%	3.79%	-	4.21%
Expected life of the option (in years)	5.0	-	6.2	5.0	-	6.2

The weighted-average expected volatility used to value the 2024 and 2023 options was 30.7% and 30.6%, respectively.

Historical information was the primary basis for the selection of the expected volatility, expected dividend yield and the expected lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon yields of U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued.

The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $79.81 and $77.99, respectively.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $16,044 and $3,783, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $30,171 and $12,133, respectively.

Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $27,219 and $11,808, respectively.

Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units

We may grant restricted shares and/or restricted share units to our employees and directors. These shares or units may not be transferred for a designated period of time (generally one to three years) defined at the date of grant. We may also grant continuation awards in the form of restricted share units with cliff vesting and a performance measure that must be achieved for the restricted share units to vest.

For employee recipients, in the event of termination of employment due to early retirement, with the consent of the Company, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and other restricted shares and units vest on a pro-rata basis, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of termination of employment due to normal

retirement at age 65, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and, for other restricted shares and units, the restriction period applicable to restricted shares will lapse and the shares will vest and be transferable and all unvested units will become vested in full, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of a recipient's disability or death, all restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason prior to the lapse of any restrictions or vesting of units results in forfeiture of the shares or units.

For non-employee directors, all restrictions lapse in the event of disability or death of the non-employee director. Termination of service as a director for any other reason within one year of date of grant results in a pro-rata vesting of shares or units.

As shares or units are issued, stock-based compensation equivalent to the fair value on the date of grant is expensed over the vesting period.  

As of April 30, 2024, there were no unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted shares. The amount charged to expense related to restricted shares during the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0 and $103, respectively, which included common share dividends of $0 and $1, respectively. For the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, the amounts charged to expense related to restricted shares were $0 and $263, respectively, which included common share dividends of $0 and $3, respectively. 

The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units during the six months ended April 30, 2024:

	Number of Units	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted share units at October 31, 2023	69	$	236.28
Granted	37	234.37
Forfeited	(3)	238.00
Vested	(30)	233.04
Restricted share units at April 30, 2024	73	$	236.48

As of April 30, 2024, there was $12,452 of remaining expense to be recognized related to outstanding restricted share units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years. The amount charged to expense related to restricted share units during each of the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $2,234 and $2,248, respectively, compared to charges of $4,460 and $4,506, respectively, for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Performance Share Incentive Awards

Executive officers and selected other key employees are eligible to receive common share-based incentive awards. Payouts, in the form of unrestricted common shares, vary based on the degree to which corporate financial performance exceeds predetermined threshold, target and maximum performance goals over three-year performance periods. No payout will occur unless threshold performance is achieved.

The amount of compensation expense is based upon current performance projections and the percentage of the requisite service that has been rendered. The calculations are based upon the grant date fair value, which is principally driven by the stock price on the date of grant. The per share values were $229.58 in 2024, and $231.34, $211.25 and $214.51 for 2023. The amount charged to expense related to performance awards for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1,598 and $892, respectively. For the six months ended April 30, 2024 and April 30, 2023, $2,866 and $2,954 were charged to expense. As of April 30, 2024, there was $9,799 of unrecognized compensation cost related to performance share incentive awards.

Deferred Compensation

Our executive officers and other highly compensated employees may elect to defer up to 100 percent of their base pay and cash incentive compensation, and for executive officers, up to 90 percent of their share-based performance incentive payout each year. Additional share units are credited for quarterly dividends paid on our common shares. Expense related to dividends paid under this plan for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $27 and $29, respectively, compared to $48 and $47 for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Deferred Directors' Compensation

Non-employee directors may defer all or part of their cash and equity-based compensation until retirement. Cash compensation may be deferred as cash or as share equivalent units. Deferred cash amounts are recorded as liabilities, and share equivalent units are recorded as equity. Additional share equivalent units are earned when common share dividends are declared.

The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during the six months ended April 30, 2024:

	Number of Shares	Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value
Outstanding at October 31, 2023	78	$	93.11
Distributions	(9)	53.86
Outstanding at April 30, 2024	69	$	99.66

The amount charged to expense related to director deferred compensation for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 was $79 and $78, respectively, compared to $135 and $158 for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Warranties

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Guarantees [Abstract]

Warranties

Warranties

We offer warranties to our customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. A typical warranty program requires that we repair or replace defective products within a specified time period (generally one year) measured from the date of delivery or first use. We record an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical return rates. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the adequacy of our warranty provisions is adjusted as necessary. The liability for warranty costs is included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  

Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

	April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023
Beginning balance at October 31	$	14,401	$	11,723
Accruals for warranties	6,015		10,723
Warranty payments	(7,171)		(8,035)
Currency effect	(151)		545
Ending balance	$	13,094	$	14,956

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Operating segments

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Operating segments

Operating segments

We conduct business in three primary operating segments: Industrial Precision Solutions, Medical and Fluid Solutions, and Advanced Technology Solutions. The composition of segments and measure of segment profitability is consistent with that used by our chief operating decision maker. The primary measure used by the chief operating decision maker for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments and assessing performance is operating profit, which equals sales less cost of sales and certain operating expenses. Items below the operating profit line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (interest and investment income, interest expense and other income/expense) are excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by our chief operating decision maker and are not presented by operating segment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Significant accounting policies Note.

Industrial Precision Solutions: This segment focuses on delivering proprietary dispensing and processing technology, both standard and highly customized equipment, to diverse end markets. Product lines commonly reduce material consumption, increase line efficiency through precision dispense and measurement and control, and enhance product brand and appearance. Components are used for dispensing adhesives, coatings, paint, finishes, sealants and other materials. This segment primarily serves the industrial, agricultural, consumer durables and non-durables markets.

Medical and Fluid Solutions: This segment includes the Company’s fluid management solutions for medical, high-tech industrial and other diverse end markets. Related plastic tubing, balloons, catheters, syringes, cartridges, tips and fluid connection components are used to dispense or control fluids within customers’ medical devices or products, as well as production processes.

Advanced Technology Solutions: This segment focuses on products serving electronics end markets. Advanced Technology Solutions products integrate our proprietary product technologies found in progressive stages of an electronics customer’s production processes, such as surface treatment, precisely controlled dispensing of material and test and inspection to ensure quality and reliability. Applications include, but are not limited to, semiconductors, printed circuit boards, electronic components and automotive electronics.

The following table presents information about our segments:

Three Months Ended	Industrial Precision Solutions		Medical and Fluid Solutions		Advanced Technology Solutions		Corporate		Total
April 30, 2024
Net external sales	$	366,991	$	168,966	$	114,685	$	—	$	650,642
Operating profit (loss)	117,831		48,993		18,784		(16,992)		168,616
April 30, 2023
Net external sales	$	335,807	$	166,526	$	147,832	$	—	$	650,165
Operating profit (loss)	111,773		47,922		26,090		(13,278)		172,507
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2024
Net external sales	$	721,538	$	328,492	$	233,805	$	—	$	1,283,835
Operating profit (loss)	226,195		95,093		37,822		(31,059)		328,051
April 30, 2023
Net external sales	$	647,353	$	320,813	$	292,476	$	—	$	1,260,642
Operating profit (loss)	214,093		87,307		43,053		(27,727)		316,726

We had significant sales in the following geographic regions:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023		April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023
Americas	$	294,428	$	278,731	$	568,440	$	543,610
Europe	182,070		167,904		361,380		330,843
Asia Pacific	174,144		203,530		354,015		386,189
Total net external sales	$	650,642	$	650,165	$	1,283,835	$	1,260,642

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Fair value measurements

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair value measurements

Fair value measurements

The inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value are classified into the following categories:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The following tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

April 30, 2024	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	$	1,144	$	—	$	1,144	$	—
Net investment contracts (b)	9,148		—		9,148		—
Total assets at fair value	$	10,292	$	—	$	10,292	$	—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)	$	10,875	$	—	$	10,875	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	5,202		—		5,202		—
Net investment contracts (b)	11,243		—		11,243		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	27,320	$	—	$	27,320	$	—

October 31, 2023	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	$	696	$	—	$	696	$	—
Net investment contracts (b)	13,713		—		13,713		—
Total assets at fair value	$	14,409	$	—	$	14,409	$	—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)	$	9,637	$	—	$	9,637	$	—
Net investment contracts (b)	9,985		—		9,985		—
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	10,425		—		10,425		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	30,047	$	—	$	30,047	$	—

(a)We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges.

(b)Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries. The notional amount of our net investment hedge contracts as of April 30, 2024 was $730,716.

(c)Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100% of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90% of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.

The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments, other than cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable, are shown in the table below. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

	April 30, 2024
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Long-term debt (including current portion)	$	1,525,006	$	1,523,594

Long-term debt is valued by discounting future cash flows at currently available rates for borrowing arrangements with similar terms and conditions, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amount of long-term debt is shown net of unamortized debt issuance costs as disclosed in the Long-term debt Note.

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Derivative financial instruments

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments  

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

We operate internationally and enter into intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Consequently, we are subject to market risk arising from exchange rate movements between the dates foreign currency transactions occur and the dates they are settled. We regularly use foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our risks related to most of these transactions. These contracts usually have maturities of 90 days or less and generally require us to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. dollars at maturity, at rates stated in the contracts. These contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in each accounting period in “Other – net” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income together with the transaction gain or loss from the related balance sheet position. The settlement of these contracts is recorded in operating activities on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

For the three months ended April 30, 2024, we recognized a net loss of $6,423 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net gain of $5,298 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the three months ended April 30, 2023, we recognized a net loss of $3,960 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net gain of $1,792 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the six months ended April 30, 2024, we recognized a net gain of $5,671 on foreign currency forward contracts and a realized net loss of $7,618 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the six months ended April 30, 2023, we recognized a net gain of $12,719 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net loss of $18,918 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. The fair values of our foreign currency forward contract assets and liabilities are included in Receivable-net and Accrued liabilities, respectively, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table summarizes, by currency, the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 and 2023:

April 30, 2024 contract amounts:	Notional Sell Amounts		Notional Buy Amounts
Euro	$	137,867	$	145,019
British pound	17,490		181,427
Japanese yen	18,665		27,588
Mexican Peso	927		32,979
Hong Kong dollar	3,739		7,438
Singapore dollar	109		19,867
Australian dollar	331		9,441
Taiwan Dollar	—		8,000
Others	4,886		86,152
Total	$	184,014	$	517,911
April 30, 2023 contract amounts:	Notional Sell Amounts		Notional Buy Amounts
Euro	$	109,595	$	155,683
British pound	28,614		123,134
Mexican Peso	871		27,577
Japanese yen	21,619		26,700
Hong Kong dollar	—		148,303
Singapore dollar	60		19,759
Australian dollar	—		8,892
Taiwan Dollar	—		8,000
Others	2,063		66,627
Total	$	162,822	$	584,675

We are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments. These financial instruments include cash deposits and foreign currency forward contracts. We periodically monitor the credit ratings of these counterparties in order to minimize our exposure. Our customers represent a wide variety of industries and geographic regions. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Net Investment Hedges

Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We may utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries.

As of April 30, 2024, the Company was party to various cross currency swaps between the U.S. Dollar and Euro, Japanese Yen, Taiwan Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Chinese Yuan, which were designated as hedges of our net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the foreign exchange risk associated with certain investments in these subsidiaries. Any increases or decreases related to the remeasurement of the hedges are recorded in the currency translation component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' Equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet until the sale or substantial liquidation of the underlying investments. A gain of $7,348 and a loss of $4,507, net of tax, was recorded for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to a $3,611 gain, net of tax, for both the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair values of our net investment contracts designated as net investment hedges in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2024:

	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		Other assets		Accrued liabilities		Other long-term liabilities
Net investment contracts	$	7,683	$	1,465	$	3,632	$	7,612

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Long-term debt

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term debt

Long-term debt

A summary of long-term debt is as follows:

	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Notes Payable	$	8,685	$	5,019
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028	60,000		248,000
Term loan due 2026	280,000		300,000
Senior notes, due 2024-2025	32,000		32,000
Senior notes, due 2024-2027	54,286		54,286
Senior notes, due 2024-2030	260,000		260,000
5.600% Notes due 2028	350,000		350,000
5.800% Notes due 2033	500,000		500,000
	1,544,971		1,749,305
Less current maturities	119,328		115,662
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	9,883		10,773
Less bond discounts	1,397		1,476
Long-term maturities	$	1,414,363	$	1,621,394

Revolving credit agreement — In June 2023, we entered into a $1,150,000 unsecured multi-currency credit facility with a group of banks, which provides for a term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000 (the "Term Loan Facility"), maturing in June 2026, and a multicurrency revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $850,000 (the "Revolving Facility"), maturing in June 2028 (the "New Credit Agreement"). The Company borrowed and has outstanding $280,000 on the Term Loan Facility and $60,000 on the Revolving Facility as of April 30, 2024. The Revolving Facility permits borrowing in U.S. Dollars, Euros, Sterling, Swiss Francs, Singapore Dollars, Yen, and each other currency approved by a Revolving Facility lender. The New Credit Agreement provides that the applicable margin for (i) RFR, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, and Eurodollar Loans will range from 0.85% to 1.20% and (ii) Base Rate Loans will range from 0.00% to 0.20%, in each case, based on the Company’s Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement and calculated on a consolidated net debt basis). Borrowings under the New Credit Agreement bear interest at (i) either a base rate or a SOFR rate, with respect to borrowings in U.S. dollars, (ii) a eurocurrency rate, with respect to borrowings in Euros and Yen, or (iii) Daily Simple RFR, with respect to borrowings in Sterling, Swiss Francs or Singapore Dollars, plus, in each case, an applicable margin (and, solely in the case of Singapore Dollars, a spread adjustment). The applicable margin is based on the Company’s Leverage Ratio. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2024 was 6.36%.

Senior notes, due 2024-2025 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2012 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 0.50 years. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2024 was 3.10%.

Senior notes, due 2024-2027 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2015 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 1.48 years. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2024 was 3.11%.

Senior notes, due 2024-2030 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2018 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 2.38 years. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2024 was 3.97%.  

5.600% Notes due 2028 and 5.800% Notes due 2033 — In September 2023, we completed an underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of $350,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.600% Notes due 2028 and $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.800% Notes due 2033.

We were in compliance with all covenants at April 30, 2024, and the amount we could borrow would not have been limited by any debt covenants.

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Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Contingencies

Contingencies

We are involved in pending or potential litigation regarding environmental, product liability, patent, contract, employee and other matters arising from the normal course of business. Including the environmental matters discussed below, after consultation with legal counsel, we do not believe that losses in excess of the amounts we have accrued would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, quarterly or annual operating results or cash flows.

Environmental

We have voluntarily agreed with the City of New Richmond, Wisconsin and other potentially responsible parties to share costs associated with the remediation of the City of New Richmond municipal landfill (the "Site") and the construction of a potable

water delivery system serving the impacted area down gradient of the Site. As of April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, our accrual for the ongoing operation, maintenance and monitoring obligation at the Site was $231. The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s best estimate of the probable and reasonably estimable undiscounted costs related to known remediation obligations. The accuracy of our estimate of environmental liability is affected by several uncertainties such as additional requirements that may be identified in connection with remedial activities, the complexity and evolution of environmental laws and regulations, and the identification of presently unknown remediation requirements. Consequently, our liability could be greater than our current estimate. However, we do not expect that the costs associated with remediation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Jan. 31, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income	$ 118,217	$ 109,572	$ 127,563	$ 104,261	$ 227,789	$ 231,824

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Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

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Significant accounting policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of presentation

Basis of presentation.  The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended April 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023.

Consolidation

Consolidation.  The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Nordson Corporation and its 100%-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Investments in affiliates and joint ventures in which our ownership is 50% or less or in which we do not have control but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of estimates

Use of estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.

Revenue recognition

Revenue recognition. A contract exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contract with a customer are satisfied. Generally, our revenue results from short-term, fixed-price contracts and primarily is recognized as of a point in time when the product is shipped or at a later point when the control of the product transfers to the customer. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenues deferred as of April 30, 2024 and 2023 were not material.

However, for certain contracts related to the sale of customer-specific products within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment, revenue is recognized over time as we satisfy performance obligations because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. The continuous transfer of control to the customer occurs as we enhance assets that are customer controlled and we are contractually entitled to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin.  

As control transfers over time for these products or services, revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligations. The selection method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We have elected to use the input method – costs incurred for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of products or services to the customer based on incurring costs on the contract. Under this method, revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Contract assets recognized are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material on April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023. Revenue recognized over time represented approximately less than ten percent of our overall consolidated revenues at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023.

Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products or services. Taxes, including sales and value add, that we collect concurrently with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. As a practical expedient, we may exclude the assessment of whether goods or services are performance obligations, if they are immaterial in the context of the contract, and combine these with other performance obligations. While payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, we have determined that our contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to treat all shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs as a significant portion of these costs are incurred prior to transfer of control to the customer. We have also elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as they are incurred as the amortization period resulting from capitalizing the

costs is one year or less. These costs are recorded within Selling and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

We offer assurance-type warranties on our products as well as separately sold warranty contracts. Revenue related to warranty contracts that are sold separately is recognized over the life of the warranty term and are not material. Certain arrangements may include installation, installation supervision, training, and spare parts, which tend to be completed in a short period of time, at an insignificant cost, and utilizing skills not unique to us, and, therefore, these items are typically regarded as inconsequential or not material.

We disclose disaggregated revenues by operating segment and geography in accordance with the revenue standard and on the same basis used internally by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating performance of operating segments and for allocating resources. Refer to our Operating segments Note for details.

Earnings per share

Earnings per share.  Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each year, while diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding. Common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon exercise of stock options computed using the treasury stock method, as well as restricted shares and deferred stock-based compensation. Options whose exercise price is higher than the average market price are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 140, respectively. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 142, respectively.

Recently issued accounting standards

Recently issued accounting standards

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and enhanced disclosures in interim periods. The guidance in ASU 2023-07 will be applied retrospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-07 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in 2025.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is intended to improve income tax disclosure requirements by requiring specific disclosure in the rate reconciliation and additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in fiscal 2026.

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Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Tables)

Aug. 24, 2023

Nov. 03, 2022

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:

	August 24, 2023
Cash	$	32,966
Receivables - net	31,081
Inventories - net	51,952
Goodwill	688,540
Intangibles	353,500
Other assets	54,810
Total Assets	$	1,212,849
Accounts payable	$	18,915
Deferred income taxes	100,097
Other liabilities	15,934
Total Liabilities	$	134,946

The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:

	November 3, 2022
Cash	$	40,890
Receivables - net	21,364
Inventories - net	33,639
Goodwill	285,330
Intangibles	58,600
Other assets	13,768
Total Assets	$	453,591
Accounts payable	$	8,109
Deferred income taxes	14,826
Other liabilities	11,923
Total Liabilities	$	34,858

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Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventories

Components of inventories were as follows:

	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Finished goods	$	252,142	$	233,552
Raw materials and component parts	202,342		211,874
Work-in-process	71,463		86,474
	525,947		531,900
Obsolescence and other reserves	(82,369)		(77,125)
	$	443,578	$	454,775

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:

	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Land	$	14,198	$	15,792
Land improvements	5,056		5,019
Buildings	299,508		294,267
Machinery and equipment	570,381		549,291
Enterprise management system	53,359		52,939
Construction-in-progress	25,676		24,916
Leased property under finance leases	29,876		28,406
	998,054		970,630
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(602,459)		(577,784)
	$	395,595	$	392,846

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Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended April 30, 2024 by operating segment were as follows:

	Industrial Precision Solutions		Medical Fluid Systems		Advanced Technology Solutions		Total
Balance at October 31, 2023	$	1,208,996	$	1,173,858	$	401,347	$	2,784,201
Acquisitions	(6,360)		—		—		(6,360)
Currency effect	3,577		751		740		5,068
Balance at April 30, 2024	$	1,206,213	$	1,174,609	$	402,087	$	2,782,909

Summary of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization

Information regarding our intangible assets subject to amortization was as follows:

	April 30, 2024
	Carrying  Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book  Value
Customer relationships	$	805,621	$	314,848	$	490,773
Patent/technology costs	205,805		123,333		82,472
Trade name	126,137		57,307		68,830
Non-compete agreements	8,437		8,137		300
Other	524		524		—
Total	$	1,146,524	$	504,149	$	642,375
	October 31, 2023
	Carrying  Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book  Value
Customer relationships	$	794,706	$	287,585	$	507,121
Patent/technology costs	204,905		112,994		91,911
Trade name	125,692		52,488		73,204
Non-compete agreements	10,028		9,521		507
Other	182		181		1
Total	$	1,135,513	$	462,769	$	672,744

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Pension and other postretirement plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost

The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were:

	U.S.				International
Three Months Ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	2,507	$	2,744	$	234	$	283
Interest cost	4,752		4,176		685		642
Expected return on plan assets	(6,652)		(6,529)		(416)		(383)
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		(2)		(13)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	—		—		8		21
Total benefit cost	$	607	$	391	$	509	$	550
	U.S.				International
Six months ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	5,015	$	5,488	$	471	$	558
Interest cost	9,505		8,351		1,374		1,245
Expected return on plan assets	(13,306)		(13,058)		(833)		(760)
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		(4)		(26)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	—		—		17		41
Total benefit cost	$	1,214	$	781	$	1,025	$	1,058

The components of other postretirement benefit costs for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were:

	U.S.				International
Three Months Ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	70	$	100	$	1	$	1
Interest cost	754		766		3		3
Amortization of net actuarial gain	(147)		—		(14)		(15)
Total benefit cost (income)	$	677	$	866	$	(10)	$	(11)
	U.S.				International
Six months ended	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	141	$	200	$	2	$	2
Interest cost	1,508		1,531		7		6
Amortization of net actuarial gain	(295)		—		(29)		(31)
Total benefit cost (income)	$	1,354	$	1,731	$	(20)	$	(23)

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Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), including adjustments for items that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income, are shown below.

	Cumulative translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement  benefit plan adjustments		Accumulated other  comprehensive income (loss)
Balance at October 31, 2023	$	(133,280)	$	(63,161)	$	(196,441)
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $135	—		(440)		(440)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)	11,323		—		11,323
Balance at April 30, 2024	$	(121,957)	$	(63,601)	$	(185,558)

(a) Includes a net loss of $4,507, net of tax of $1,347, on net investment hedges.

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Stock-based compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Summarized Activity Related to Stock Options

The following table summarizes activity related to stock options for the six months ended April 30, 2024:

	Number of Options	Weighted- Average Exercise Price  Per Share		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Term
Outstanding at October 31, 2023	1,062	$	152.41
Granted	55	238.80
Exercised	(225)	124.28
Forfeited or expired	(7)	229.00
Outstanding at April 30, 2024	885	$	164.28	$	83,848	5.1 years
Expected to vest	163	$	237.97	$	3,631	8.1 years
Exercisable at April 30, 2024	721	$	147.42	$	80,173	4.4 years

Fair Value Assumptions of Stock Options

The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Six Months Ended	April 30, 2024			April 30, 2023
Expected volatility	30.5%	-	31.7%	30.4%	-	31.8%
Expected dividend yield	1.15%	-	1.15%	1.12%	-	1.27%
Risk-free interest rate	4.22%	-	4.26%	3.79%	-	4.21%
Expected life of the option (in years)	5.0	-	6.2	5.0	-	6.2

Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units during the six months ended April 30, 2024:

	Number of Units	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted share units at October 31, 2023	69	$	236.28
Granted	37	234.37
Forfeited	(3)	238.00
Vested	(30)	233.04
Restricted share units at April 30, 2024	73	$	236.48

Summarized Activity Related to Director Deferred Compensation Shares

The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during the six months ended April 30, 2024:

	Number of Shares	Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value
Outstanding at October 31, 2023	78	$	93.11
Distributions	(9)	53.86
Outstanding at April 30, 2024	69	$	99.66

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Warranties (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Guarantees [Abstract]

Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability

Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

	April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023
Beginning balance at October 31	$	14,401	$	11,723
Accruals for warranties	6,015		10,723
Warranty payments	(7,171)		(8,035)
Currency effect	(151)		545
Ending balance	$	13,094	$	14,956

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Operating segments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segments

The following table presents information about our segments:

Three Months Ended	Industrial Precision Solutions		Medical and Fluid Solutions		Advanced Technology Solutions		Corporate		Total
April 30, 2024
Net external sales	$	366,991	$	168,966	$	114,685	$	—	$	650,642
Operating profit (loss)	117,831		48,993		18,784		(16,992)		168,616
April 30, 2023
Net external sales	$	335,807	$	166,526	$	147,832	$	—	$	650,165
Operating profit (loss)	111,773		47,922		26,090		(13,278)		172,507
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2024
Net external sales	$	721,538	$	328,492	$	233,805	$	—	$	1,283,835
Operating profit (loss)	226,195		95,093		37,822		(31,059)		328,051
April 30, 2023
Net external sales	$	647,353	$	320,813	$	292,476	$	—	$	1,260,642
Operating profit (loss)	214,093		87,307		43,053		(27,727)		316,726

Sales and Long-lived Asset Information by Geographic Regions

We had significant sales in the following geographic regions:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023		April 30, 2024		April 30, 2023
Americas	$	294,428	$	278,731	$	568,440	$	543,610
Europe	182,070		167,904		361,380		330,843
Asia Pacific	174,144		203,530		354,015		386,189
Total net external sales	$	650,642	$	650,165	$	1,283,835	$	1,260,642

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Fair value measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

April 30, 2024	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	$	1,144	$	—	$	1,144	$	—
Net investment contracts (b)	9,148		—		9,148		—
Total assets at fair value	$	10,292	$	—	$	10,292	$	—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)	$	10,875	$	—	$	10,875	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	5,202		—		5,202		—
Net investment contracts (b)	11,243		—		11,243		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	27,320	$	—	$	27,320	$	—

October 31, 2023	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	$	696	$	—	$	696	$	—
Net investment contracts (b)	13,713		—		13,713		—
Total assets at fair value	$	14,409	$	—	$	14,409	$	—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)	$	9,637	$	—	$	9,637	$	—
Net investment contracts (b)	9,985		—		9,985		—
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)	10,425		—		10,425		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	30,047	$	—	$	30,047	$	—

(a)We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges.

(b)Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries. The notional amount of our net investment hedge contracts as of April 30, 2024 was $730,716.

(c)Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100% of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90% of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.

Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables and Accounts Payable

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

	April 30, 2024
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Long-term debt (including current portion)	$	1,525,006	$	1,523,594

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Derivative financial instruments (Tables)
$ in Thousands

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

USD ($)

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Outstanding Currency, Forward Exchange Contracts

The following table summarizes, by currency, the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 and 2023:

April 30, 2024 contract amounts:	Notional Sell Amounts		Notional Buy Amounts
Euro	$	137,867	$	145,019
British pound	17,490		181,427
Japanese yen	18,665		27,588
Mexican Peso	927		32,979
Hong Kong dollar	3,739		7,438
Singapore dollar	109		19,867
Australian dollar	331		9,441
Taiwan Dollar	—		8,000
Others	4,886		86,152
Total	$	184,014	$	517,911
April 30, 2023 contract amounts:	Notional Sell Amounts		Notional Buy Amounts
Euro	$	109,595	$	155,683
British pound	28,614		123,134
Mexican Peso	871		27,577
Japanese yen	21,619		26,700
Hong Kong dollar	—		148,303
Singapore dollar	60		19,759
Australian dollar	—		8,892
Taiwan Dollar	—		8,000
Others	2,063		66,627
Total	$	162,822	$	584,675

Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location

The following table summarizes the fair values of our net investment contracts designated as net investment hedges in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2024:

	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		Other assets		Accrued liabilities		Other long-term liabilities
Net investment contracts	$	7,683	$	1,465	$	3,632	$	7,612

Net Investment Hedge Gain (Loss)

$ (4,507)

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Long-term debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

A summary of long-term debt is as follows:

	April 30, 2024		October 31, 2023
Notes Payable	$	8,685	$	5,019
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028	60,000		248,000
Term loan due 2026	280,000		300,000
Senior notes, due 2024-2025	32,000		32,000
Senior notes, due 2024-2027	54,286		54,286
Senior notes, due 2024-2030	260,000		260,000
5.600% Notes due 2028	350,000		350,000
5.800% Notes due 2033	500,000		500,000
	1,544,971		1,749,305
Less current maturities	119,328		115,662
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	9,883		10,773
Less bond discounts	1,397		1,476
Long-term maturities	$	1,414,363	$	1,621,394

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Significant accounting policies - Additional Information (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Less than 50% Ownership Percentage, Accounted for under the Equity Method of Investment	50.00%		50.00%
Stock Options
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Options for common shares excluded from computation of diluted earning per share (in shares)	74	140	74	142

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Acquisitions - Narrative (Detail) $ in Thousands				6 Months Ended
	Aug. 24, 2023 USD ($)	Aug. 24, 2023 EUR (€)	Nov. 03, 2022 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Aug. 24, 2023 EUR (€)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired				$ 0	$ 377,843
Goodwill				$ 2,782,909		$ 2,784,201
364-Day Term Loan Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Current | €							€ 760,000,000
CyberOptics Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares			100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired			$ 377,843
Cash			40,890
Goodwill			285,330
Intangibles			58,600
CyberOptics Corporation | Trade name
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles			$ 15,200
Intangible assets amortization period			15 years
CyberOptics Corporation | Technology-Based Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles			$ 14,600
Intangible assets amortization period			7 years
CyberOptics Corporation | Customer relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles			$ 28,800
Intangible assets amortization period			12 years
ARAG Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	$ 32,966
Goodwill	688,540
Intangibles	353,500
Debt Repayment of Acquired Company | €		€ 30,300,000
ARAG Group | Euro
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
All-cash transaction | €		€ 957,000,000
ARAG Group | Trade name
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles	$ 27,500
ARAG Group | Trade name | Acquisitions In Two Thousand Twenty Three Member
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period	9 years	9 years
ARAG Group | Technology-Based Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles	$ 31,000
ARAG Group | Technology-Based Intangible Assets | Acquisitions In Two Thousand Twenty Three Member
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period	5 years	5 years
ARAG Group | Customer relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles	$ 295,000
ARAG Group | Customer relationships | Acquisitions In Two Thousand Twenty Three Member
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period	22 years	22 years

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Acquisitions - Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 24, 2023	Nov. 03, 2022	Apr. 30, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 2,782,909	$ 2,784,201
CyberOptics Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash		$ 40,890
Receivables - net		21,364
Inventories - net		33,639
Goodwill		285,330
Intangibles		58,600
Other assets		13,768
Total Assets		453,591
Accounts payable		8,109
Deferred income taxes		14,826
Other liabilities		11,923
Total Liabilities		$ 34,858
ARAG Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	$ 32,966
Receivables - net	31,081
Inventories - net	51,952
Goodwill	688,540
Intangibles	353,500
Other assets	54,810
Total Assets	1,212,849
Accounts payable	18,915
Deferred income taxes	100,097
Other liabilities	15,934
Total Liabilities	$ 134,946

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Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Oct. 31, 2023
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, after allowance for credit loss	$ 10,327		$ 10,327		$ 10,015
Provisions for losses on receivables	$ 398	$ 997	$ 478	$ 649

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Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 252,142	$ 233,552
Raw materials and component parts	202,342	211,874
Work-in-process	71,463	86,474
Inventories - gross	525,947	531,900
Obsolescence and other reserves	(82,369)	(77,125)
Inventories - net	$ 443,578	$ 454,775

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Oct. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 998,054		$ 998,054		$ 970,630
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(602,459)		(602,459)		(577,784)
Property, plant and equipment - net	395,595		395,595		392,846
Depreciation	13,897	$ 13,056	28,054	$ 25,618
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	14,198		14,198		15,792
Land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	5,056		5,056		5,019
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	299,508		299,508		294,267
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	570,381		570,381		549,291
Enterprise management system
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	53,359		53,359		52,939
Construction-in-progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	25,676		25,676		24,916
Leased property under finance leases
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 29,876		$ 29,876		$ 28,406

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Goodwill and other intangible assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,784,201
Acquisitions	(6,360)
Currency effect	5,068
Ending balance	2,782,909
Industrial Precision Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,208,996
Acquisitions	(6,360)
Currency effect	3,577
Ending balance	1,206,213
Advanced Technology Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	401,347
Acquisitions	0
Currency effect	740
Ending balance	402,087
Medical Fluid Systems
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,173,858
Acquisitions	0
Currency effect	751
Ending balance	$ 1,174,609

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Goodwill and other intangible assets - Summary of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying  Amount	$ 1,146,524	$ 1,135,513
Accumulated Amortization	504,149	462,769
Net Book  Value	642,375	672,744
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying  Amount	805,621	794,706
Accumulated Amortization	314,848	287,585
Net Book  Value	490,773	507,121
Patent/technology costs
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying  Amount	205,805	204,905
Accumulated Amortization	123,333	112,994
Net Book  Value	82,472	91,911
Trade name
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying  Amount	126,137	125,692
Accumulated Amortization	57,307	52,488
Net Book  Value	68,830	73,204
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying  Amount	8,437	10,028
Accumulated Amortization	8,137	9,521
Net Book  Value	300	507
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying  Amount	524	182
Accumulated Amortization	524	181
Net Book  Value	$ 0	$ 1

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Goodwill and other intangible assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible assets, amortization expense	$ 18,823	$ 14,045	$ 32,210	$ 27,917

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Pension and other postretirement plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Pension Plans | International
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 234	$ 283	$ 471	$ 558
Interest cost	685	642	1,374	1,245
Expected return on plan assets	(416)	(383)	(833)	(760)
Amortization of prior service credit	(2)	(13)	(4)	(26)
Amortization of net actuarial gain	8	21	17	41
Total benefit cost	509	550	1,025	1,058
Pension Plans | United States
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	2,507	2,744	5,015	5,488
Interest cost	4,752	4,176	9,505	8,351
Expected return on plan assets	(6,652)	(6,529)	(13,306)	(13,058)
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0	0	0
Amortization of net actuarial gain	0	0	0	0
Total benefit cost	607	391	1,214	781
Postretirement Benefit Costs | International
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1	1	2	2
Interest cost	3	3	7	6
Amortization of net actuarial gain	(14)	(15)	(29)	(31)
Total benefit cost	(10)	(11)	(20)	(23)
Postretirement Benefit Costs | United States
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	70	100	141	200
Interest cost	754	766	1,508	1,531
Amortization of net actuarial gain	(147)	0	(295)	0
Total benefit cost	$ 677	$ 866	$ 1,354	$ 1,731

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Income taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rates	20.80%	21.10%	20.90%	20.80%
Income tax provision included discrete tax benefit due to share-based payment transactions	$ 1,940	$ 583	$ 2,309	$ 1,749

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Accumulated other comprehensive loss - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Jan. 31, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,723,967	$ 2,598,060	$ 2,446,685	$ 2,294,375	$ 2,598,060	$ 2,294,375
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $135	19		(173)		(440)	(749)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)	(32,620)	43,943	(290)	76,821	11,323	76,531
Ending balance	2,788,271	2,723,967	2,497,002	2,446,685	2,788,271	2,497,002
Amortization of prior service costs and net actuarial losses, tax					135
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Investment Hedge, Tax					1,347
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Investment Hedge, Gross					(4,507)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(152,957)	(196,441)	(131,537)	(207,782)	(196,441)	(207,782)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)	(32,620)	43,943	(290)	76,821
Ending balance	(185,558)	(152,957)	$ (132,000)	$ (131,537)	(185,558)	$ (132,000)
Cumulative translation adjustments
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		(133,280)			(133,280)
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $135					0
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)					11,323
Ending balance	(121,957)				(121,957)
Pension and postretirement  benefit plan adjustments
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ (63,161)			(63,161)
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $135					(440)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)					0
Ending balance	$ (63,601)				$ (63,601)

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Stock-based compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Oct. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of common shares authorized for grant (in shares)	900,000		900,000
Number of common shares available for grant (in shares)	1,888,000		1,888,000
Executive officers and other highly compensated employees salary and annual cash incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum			100.00%
Executive officers share-based long-term incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum			90.00%
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Option expiring period			10 years
Normal retirement age			65 years
Period for options considered to be forfeited for retirees			12 months
Termination period on death or disability of option holder			12 months
Compensation expense recognized	$ 1,446	$ 1,622	$ 2,534	$ 3,285
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock option	6,558		$ 6,558
Weighted average period expected to be amortized, non vested shares			2 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted-average expected volatility used			30.70%	30.60%
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted (in dollars per share)			$ 79.81	$ 77.99
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	16,044	3,783	$ 30,171	$ 12,133
Cash received from the exercise of stock options			$ 27,219	11,808
Stock Options | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum rate of stock option			25.00%
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant restricted shares transferred period			3 years
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant restricted shares transferred period			1 year
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Normal retirement age			65 years
Period for restricted shares and share units considered to be forfeited for retirees			12 months
Restricted shares termination period for disability or death			12 months
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock	0		$ 0
Expense related to nonvested common shares	0	103	0	263
Common share dividends amount included in compensation cost	0	1	$ 0	3
Restricted Stock Unit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average period expected to be amortized, non vested shares			2 years
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock	12,452		$ 12,452
Expense related to nonvested common shares	$ 2,234	2,248
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 236.48		$ 236.48		$ 236,280
Performance Share Incentive Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award requisite service period			3 years
Compensation expense	$ 1,598	$ 892	$ 2,866	$ 2,954
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 9,799		$ 9,799
Performance Share Incentive Awards | Grant Date One
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 229.58	$ 211.25	$ 229.58	$ 211.25
Performance Share Incentive Awards | Grant Date Two
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		231.34		231.34
Performance Share Incentive Awards | Grant Date Three
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 214.51		$ 214.51
Deferred Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common share dividends amount included in compensation cost	$ 27	$ 29	$ 48	$ 47
Executive officers and other highly compensated employees salary and annual cash incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum			100.00%
Executive officers share-based long-term incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum			90.00%
Deferred Compensation | Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expense related to director deferred compensation	$ 79	$ 78	$ 135	$ 158

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Stock-based compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Stock Options (Detail) - Stock Options $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Number of Options
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares	1,062
Granted (in shares) | shares	55
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(225)
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	(7)
Ending balance (in shares) | shares	885
Expected to vest (in shares) | shares	163
Exercisable (in shares) | shares	721
Weighted- Average Exercise Price  Per Share
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 152.41
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	238.80
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	124.28
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	229.00
Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	164.28
Expected to vest (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	237.97
Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 147.42
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding | $	$ 83,848
Aggregate intrinsic value, expected to vest | $	3,631
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable | $	$ 80,173
Weighted average remaining term, outstanding	5 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted average remaining term, expected to vest	8 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted average remaining term, exercisable	4 years 4 months 24 days

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Stock-based compensation - Fair Value Assumptions of Stock Options (Detail) - Stock Options	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility, minimum	30.50%	30.40%
Expected volatility, maximum	31.70%	31.80%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	4.22%	3.79%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	4.26%	4.21%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield	1.15%	1.12%
Expected life of the option (in years)	5 years	5 years
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield	1.15%	1.27%
Expected life of the option (in years)	6 years 2 months 12 days	6 years 2 months 12 days

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Stock-based compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock Units (Detail) - Restricted Stock Unit shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024 $ / shares shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares	69
Granted (in shares) | shares	37
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(3)
Vested (in shares) | shares	(30)
Ending balance (in shares) | shares	73
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 236,280
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	234.37
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	238.00
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	233.04
Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 236.48

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Stock-based compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Director Deferred Compensation Shares (Detail) - Directors - Deferred Compensation Share Equivalent Units shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024 $ / shares shares
Number of Shares
Outstanding, Beginning balance (in shares) | shares	78
Distributions (in shares) | shares	(9)
Outstanding, Ending balance (in shares) | shares	69
Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 93.11
Distributions (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	53.86
Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 99.66

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Warranties - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024
Guarantees [Abstract]
Product warranty period	1 year

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Warranties - Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 14,401	$ 11,723
Accruals for warranties	6,015	10,723
Warranty payments	(7,171)	(8,035)
Currency effect	(151)	545
Ending balance	$ 13,094	$ 14,956

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Operating segments - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	3

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Operating segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 650,642	$ 650,165	$ 1,283,835	$ 1,260,642
Operating profit (loss)	168,616	172,507	328,051	316,726
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	650,642	650,165	1,283,835	1,260,642
Operating profit (loss)	168,616	172,507	328,051	316,726
Operating Segments | Industrial Precision Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	366,991	335,807	721,538	647,353
Operating profit (loss)	117,831	111,773	226,195	214,093
Operating Segments | Advanced Technology Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	114,685	147,832	233,805	292,476
Operating profit (loss)	18,784	26,090	37,822	43,053
Operating Segments | Medical and Fluid Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	168,966	166,526	328,492	320,813
Operating profit (loss)	48,993	47,922	95,093	87,307
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	0	0	0	0
Operating profit (loss)	$ (16,992)	$ (13,278)	$ (31,059)	$ (27,727)

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Operating segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 650,642	$ 650,165	$ 1,283,835	$ 1,260,642
Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	294,428	278,731	568,440	543,610
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	182,070	167,904	361,380	330,843
Asia Pacific
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 174,144	$ 203,530	$ 354,015	$ 386,189

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Fair value measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ 1,144	$ 696
Net investment contracts	9,148	13,713
Total assets at fair value	10,292	14,409
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	10,875	9,637
Foreign currency forward contracts	5,202	10,425
Net investment contracts	11,243	9,985
Total liabilities at fair value	27,320	30,047
Level 1
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Net investment contracts	0	0
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Net investment contracts	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Level 2
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts	1,144	696
Net investment contracts	9,148	13,713
Total assets at fair value	10,292	14,409
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	10,875	9,637
Foreign currency forward contracts	5,202	10,425
Net investment contracts	11,243	9,985
Total liabilities at fair value	27,320	30,047
Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Net investment contracts	0	0
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Net investment contracts	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	$ 0	$ 0

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Fair value measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Additional Information) (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	$ 730,716
Executive officers and other highly compensated employees salary and annual cash incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum	100.00%
Executive officers share-based long-term incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum	90.00%

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Fair value measurements - Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables and Accounts Payable (Detail) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	$ 1,525,006
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 1,523,594

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Derivative financial instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Maturity of foreign currency forward contracts			90 days
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts	$ (6,423)	$ (3,960)	$ 5,671	$ 12,719
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments	$ 5,298	$ 1,792	$ (7,618)	$ (18,918)

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Derivative financial instruments - Outstanding Currency, Forward Exchange Contracts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	$ 730,716
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	184,014	$ 162,822
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Euro
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	137,867	109,595
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | British pound
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	17,490	28,614
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Mexican Peso
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	927	871
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Japanese yen
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	18,665	21,619
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Hong Kong dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	3,739	0
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Australian dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	331	0
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Singapore dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	109	60
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Taiwan Dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	0	0
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Others
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	4,886	2,063
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	517,911	584,675
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Euro
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	145,019	155,683
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | British pound
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	181,427	123,134
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Mexican Peso
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	32,979	27,577
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Japanese yen
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	27,588	26,700
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Hong Kong dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	7,438	148,303
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Australian dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	9,441	8,892
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Singapore dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	19,867	19,759
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Taiwan Dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	8,000	8,000
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Others
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	$ 86,152	$ 66,627

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Derivative financial instruments - Summary of Fair Values Of Net Investment Contracts (Details)	Apr. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Net investment contracts	$ 7,683,000
Derivative [Line Items]
Net investment contracts	7,683,000
Other assets
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Net investment contracts	1,465,000
Derivative [Line Items]
Net investment contracts	1,465,000
Accrued liabilities
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Net investment contracts	3,632,000
Derivative [Line Items]
Net investment contracts	3,632,000
Other long-term liabilities
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Net investment contracts	7,612,000
Derivative [Line Items]
Net investment contracts	$ 7,612,000

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Long-term debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Jun. 06, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,544,971	$ 1,749,305
Less current maturities	119,328	115,662
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	9,883	10,773
Long-term maturities	1,414,363	1,621,394
Revolving credit facility			$ 1,150,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	1,397	1,476
Short-Term Bank Loans and Notes Payable	8,685	5,019
Senior notes, due 2024-2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 32,000	32,000
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings	3.10%
Senior notes, due 2024-2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 54,286	54,286
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings	3.11%
Senior notes, due 2024-2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 260,000	260,000
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings	3.97%
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings	6.36%
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028 | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolver Base Rate Range			0.20%
EuroDollar Base Rate Range			1.20%
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028 | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolver Base Rate Range			0.00%
EuroDollar Base Rate Range			0.85%
Due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings	5.60%
Public Bond Offering	$ 350,000	350,000
Due 2033
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings	5.80%
Public Bond Offering	$ 500,000	500,000
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028	60,000	248,000
Revolving Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 850,000
Term Loan Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan due 2026	$ 280,000	$ 300,000	$ 300,000

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Long-term debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Jun. 06, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility		$ 1,150
Senior notes, due 2024-2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings	3.10%
Remaining weighted average life of notes	6 months
Senior notes, due 2024-2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings	3.11%
Remaining weighted average life of notes	1 year 5 months 23 days
Senior notes, due 2024-2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings	3.97%
Remaining weighted average life of notes	2 years 4 months 17 days

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Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrual for environmental liability	$ 231	$ 231