Employee Share Based Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Employee Share Based Plans Details [Abstract]

Compensation Expense And Liabilities [Table Text Block]

The compensation expense related to the incentive compensation plans for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and the amounts recorded as liabilities as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented below.

In thousands		2013		2012		2011
Compensation expense	$	4,526	$	5,730	$	2,604
Tax benefit		1,538		2,080		673
Liability		11,098		10,631

Expected Payout For Approved Incentive Compensation Plans [Table Text Block]

Based on current accrual assumptions as of October 31, 2013, the expected payout for the approved incentive compensation awards at target will occur in the following fiscal years.

In thousands	2014		2015		2016		2017
Amount of payout	$	4,071	$	4,290	$	2,290	$	446