Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock

Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

A reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS for the years ended October 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 is presented below.

In thousands except per share amounts	2012		2011		2010
Net Income	$	119,847	$	113,568	$	141,954
Average shares of common stock outstanding for basic
earnings per share		71,977		72,056		72,275
Contingently issuable shares under incentive compensation plans		301		210		250
Average shares of dilutive stock		72,278		72,266		72,525
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic	$	1.67	$	1.58	$	1.96
Diluted	$	1.66	$	1.57	$	1.96