Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock

Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Table Text Block]

A reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is presented below.

In thousands except per share amounts	2013		2012		2011
Net Income	$	134,417	$	119,847	$	113,568
Average shares of common stock outstanding for basic
earnings per share		74,884		71,977		72,056
Contingently issuable shares under incentive compensation plans		289		301		210
Contingently issuable shares under forward sale agreements		160		-		-
Average shares of dilutive stock		75,333		72,278		72,266
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic	$	1.80	$	1.67	$	1.58
Diluted	$	1.78	$	1.66	$	1.57