Document and Entity Information (USD $)
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Dec. 10, 2014
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Apr. 30, 2014
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Document Type | 10-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2014 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2014 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Trading Symbol | ABM | ||
Entity Registrant Name | ABM INDUSTRIES INC /DE/ | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000771497 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --10-31 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 55,749,967 | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 1,488,559,091 |
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word "Other". No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have 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 registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Trading symbol of an instrument as listed on an exchange. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for real and property taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all domestic and foreign income tax obligations due beyond one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer. Alternate captions include income taxes payable, noncurrent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the noncurrent portion of long-term obligations drawn from a line of credit, which is a bank's commitment to make loans up to a specific amount. Examples of items that might be included in the application of this element may consist of letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdowns on the line. Includes short-term obligations that would normally be classified as current liabilities but for which (a) postbalance sheet date issuance of a long term obligation to refinance the short term obligation on a long term basis, or (b) the enterprise has entered into a financing agreement that clearly permits the enterprise to refinance the short-term obligation on a long term basis and the following conditions are met (1) the agreement does not expire within 1 year and is not cancelable by the lender except for violation of an objectively determinable provision, (2) no violation exists at the BS date, and (3) the lender has entered into the financing agreement is expected to be financially capable of honoring the agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of accrued known and estimated losses incurred as of the balance sheet date for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property that are expected to be paid within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). No definition available.
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Carrying amount of accrued known and estimated losses incurred as of the balance sheet date for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property that are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). No definition available.
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||||||
Trade accounts receivable, allowance | $ 10.6 | $ 10.2 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation | 138.6 | [1] | 127.5 | [1] | ||
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization | $ 142.9 | $ 115.5 | ||||
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||||
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 500,000 | 500,000 | ||||
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 | ||||
Common stock, par value (usd per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||||
Common stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | ||||
Common stock, shares issued | 55,691,350 | 55,477,813 | ||||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 55,691,350 | 55,477,813 | ||||
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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)
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Revenues | $ 5,032.8 | [1] | $ 4,809.3 | [1] | $ 4,300.3 | [1] | ||
Expenses | ||||||||
Operating | 4,513.5 | 4,313.4 | 3,854.4 | |||||
Selling, general and administrative | 363.9 | 348.3 | 327.8 | |||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 26.8 | 28.6 | 21.5 | |||||
Total expenses | 4,904.2 | 4,690.3 | 4,203.7 | |||||
Operating profit | 128.6 | 119.0 | 96.6 | |||||
Other-than-temporary impairment credit losses on auction rate security recognized in earnings | 0 | 0 | (0.3) | |||||
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net | 6.5 | 6.3 | 6.4 | |||||
Interest expense | (10.7) | (12.9) | (10.0) | |||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 124.4 | 112.4 | 92.7 | |||||
Provision for income taxes | (48.8) | (39.5) | (30.0) | |||||
Income from continuing operations | 75.6 | 72.9 | 62.7 | |||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | 0 | 0 | (0.1) | |||||
Net income | $ 75.6 | $ 72.9 | $ 62.6 | |||||
Net income per common share | ||||||||
Net income per common share-Basic (in usd per share) | $ 1.35 | $ 1.33 | $ 1.16 | |||||
Net income per common share-Diluted (in usd per share) | $ 1.32 | $ 1.30 | $ 1.14 | |||||
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding | ||||||||
Basic (in shares) | 56.1 | 54.9 | 54.0 | |||||
Diluted (in shares) | 57.1 | 56.1 | 54.9 | |||||
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) | $ 0.620 | $ 0.6 | $ 0.58 | |||||
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Also defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The amount of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses on equity securities, OTTI related to credit losses on debt securities, and OTTI losses on debt securities when the entity intends to sell the securities or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Additionally, this item includes OTTI losses recognized during the period on investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Unrealized gains on auction rate securities, Pre-tax amounts: | |||
Unrealized gains on auction rate securities, Pre-tax amounts | $ 0 | $ 0.2 | $ 2.1 |
Reclassification adjustment for credit losses recognized in earnings., Pre-tax amounts | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
Net unrealized gains on auction rate securities earnings , Pre-tax amounts | 0 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
Unrealized (losses) gains on interest rate swaps, Pre-tax amounts: | |||
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period, Pre-tax amounts | (0.5) | (0.4) | (0.1) |
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in interest expense, Pre-tax amounts | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
Net unrealized (losses) gains on interest rate swaps, Pre-tax amounts | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
Foreign currency translation, Pre-tax amounts | (1.3) | (0.2) | (0.1) |
Defined and postretirement benefit plans adjustments, Pre-tax amounts: | |||
Actuarial gains (losses), arising during the current year, Pre-tax amounts | 0.2 | 0.7 | (1.6) |
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of actuarial losses, Pre-tax amounts | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Reclassification adjustment for settlement losses, Pre-tax amounts | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Net defined and postretirement benefit plans adjustments, Pre-tax amounts | 0.4 | 0.9 | (1.4) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Pre-tax amounts | (0.9) | 1.0 | 0.9 |
Unrealized (losses) gains on auction rate securities, Tax expense/(benefit): | |||
Unrealized gains on auction rate securities, Tax expense/(benefit) | 0 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Reclassification adjustment for credit losses recognized in earnings, Tax expense/(benefit) | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Net unrealized gains on auction rate securities earnings , Tax expense/(benefit) | 0 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps, Tax expense/(benefit): | |||
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period, Tax expense/(benefit) | (0.2) | (0.2) | 0 |
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in interest expense, Tax expense/(benefit) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 |
Net unrealized (losses) gains on interest rate swaps, Tax expense/(benefit) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Foreign currency translation, Tax expense/(benefit) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defined and postretirement benefit plans adjustments, Tax expense/(benefit) | |||
Actuarial gains (losses), arising during the current year, Tax expense/(benefit) | 0.1 | 0.3 | (0.7) |
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of actuarial losses, Tax expense/(benefit) | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Reclassification adjustment for settlement losses, Tax expense/(benefit) | 0.1 | 0 | 0 |
Net defined and postretirement benefit plans adjustments, Tax expense/(benefit) | 0.2 | 0.4 | (0.6) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Tax expense/(benefit) | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Unrealized (losses) gains on auction rate securities, After-tax amounts: | |||
Unrealized gains on auction rate securities, After-tax amounts | 0 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
Reclassification adjustment for credit losses recognized in earnings, After-tax amounts | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Net unrealized gains on auction rate securities earnings, After-tax amounts | 0 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps, After-tax amounts: | |||
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period, After-tax amounts | (0.3) | (0.2) | (0.1) |
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in interest expense, After-tax amounts | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Net unrealized (losses) gains on interest rate swaps, After-tax amounts | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
Foreign currency translation, After-tax amounts | (1.3) | (0.2) | (0.1) |
Defined and postretirement benefit plans adjustments, After-tax amounts: | |||
Actuarial gains (losses), arising during the current year, After-tax amounts | 0.1 | 0.4 | (0.9) |
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of actuarial losses, After-tax amounts | 0.1 | 0 | 0 |
Reclassification adjustment for settlement losses, After-tax amounts | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Net defined and postretirement benefit plans adjustments, After-tax amounts | 0.2 | 0.5 | (0.8) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), After-tax amounts | (1.1) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Net income, After-tax amounts | 75.6 | 72.9 | 62.6 |
Comprehensive income, After-tax amounts | $ 74.5 | $ 73.4 | $ 63.1 |
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Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Tax No definition available.
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit obligation related to a change in an actuarial assumption and increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed, that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit (cost) credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit) related to (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit obligation related to a change in an actuarial assumption and increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed, that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit (cost) credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit) related to gain (loss) adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss) resulting from settlement or curtailment of pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit), before reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax, after reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit), after reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax, after reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax, after reclassification adjustments, of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit), after reclassification adjustments, of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of gain (loss) adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss) resulting from settlement or curtailment of defined benefit pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of gain (loss) adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss) resulting from settlement or curtailment of defined benefit pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax, after reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax, after reclassification adjustments, of (increase) decrease in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss related to pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of (increase) decrease in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss related to pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit obligation related to a change in an actuarial assumption and increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed, that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit (cost) credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income for unrealized loss realized upon the write-down of available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income for unrealized loss realized upon the write-down of available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax (expense) benefit of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income for unrealized loss realized upon the write-down of available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income of accumulated gain (loss) realized from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income of accumulated gain (loss) realized from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit) of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income of accumulated gain (loss) realized from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for actuarial gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for actuarial gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit) of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for actuarial gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit) allocated to other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit), before reclassification adjustments, related to increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax and reclassification adjustments of unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments, of unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit) before reclassification adjustments of unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Total
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Common Stock
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Additional Paid-in Capital
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
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Retained Earnings
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Balance, beginning of year at Oct. 31, 2011 | $ 0.6 | $ 211.4 | $ (2.7) | $ 586.6 | |
Balance, beginning of year (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2011 | 53.3 | ||||
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 1.1 | ||||
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans | 0 | 13.0 | |||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | 0 | ||||
Repurchase of common stock | 0 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 10.2 | ||||
Repurchase of common stock | 0 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||
Net income | 62.6 | 62.6 | |||
Dividends: | |||||
Common stock | (31.3) | ||||
Dividends, Share-based Compensation, Stock | (0.5) | ||||
Balance, end of year at Oct. 31, 2012 | 850.4 | 0.6 | 234.6 | (2.2) | 617.4 |
Balance, end of year (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2012 | 54.4 | ||||
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 1.1 | ||||
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans | 0 | 13.9 | |||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | 0 | ||||
Repurchase of common stock | 0 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 13.3 | ||||
Repurchase of common stock | 0 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||
Net income | 72.9 | 72.9 | |||
Dividends: | |||||
Common stock | (32.9) | ||||
Dividends, Share-based Compensation, Stock | (0.6) | ||||
Balance, end of year at Oct. 31, 2013 | 917.5 | 0.6 | 261.8 | (1.7) | 656.8 |
Balance, end of year (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2013 | 55.5 | ||||
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 1.0 | ||||
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans | 0 | 16.0 | |||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | (0.8) | ||||
Repurchase of common stock | 0 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 16.3 | ||||
Repurchase of common stock | (20.0) | (20.0) | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (1.1) | (1.1) | |||
Net income | 75.6 | 75.6 | |||
Dividends: | |||||
Common stock | (34.6) | ||||
Dividends, Share-based Compensation, Stock | (0.9) | ||||
Balance, end of year at Oct. 31, 2014 | $ 968.8 | $ 0.6 | $ 274.1 | $ (2.8) | $ 696.9 |
Balance, end of year (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2014 | 55.7 |
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This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of paid and unpaid common stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of paid and unpaid stock dividends declared and applicable to holders of share-based compensation, for example, but not limited to, non-vested shares, stock options, or restricted stock units. No definition available.
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares issued which are neither cancelled nor held in the treasury. No definition available.
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of stock value of such awards forfeited. Stock issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
Net income | $ 75.6 | $ 72.9 | $ 62.6 | ||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | ||||
Income from continuing operations | 75.6 | 72.9 | 62.7 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by continuing operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 57.3 | 60.4 | 50.9 | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 2.2 | 12.5 | 9.8 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 16.3 | 13.3 | 10.2 | ||||
Provision for bad debt | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 | ||||
Discount accretion on insurance claims | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | ||||
Auction rate security credit loss impairment | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | ||||
Gain on sale of assets | (1.2) | (0.2) | (2.0) | ||||
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net | (6.5) | (6.3) | (6.4) | ||||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 5.6 | 3.0 | 5.8 | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: | |||||||
Trade accounts receivable | (43.4) | (56.8) | (14.5) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (4.9) | 6.3 | (10.1) | ||||
Other assets | 14.2 | 2.3 | 14.5 | ||||
Income taxes payable | 8.3 | 8.7 | 4.5 | ||||
Other liabilities | (1.4) | (5.1) | (1.6) | ||||
Insurance claims | (8.7) | 3.9 | 1.7 | ||||
Trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | 3.7 | 17.1 | 19.8 | ||||
Total adjustments | 45.1 | 62.4 | 86.2 | ||||
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities | 120.7 | 135.3 | 148.9 | ||||
Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 120.7 | 135.3 | 150.6 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (37.4) | (32.6) | (28.0) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of assets and other | 3.6 | 1.2 | 4.2 | ||||
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired | (48.2) | (199.3) | (6.0) | ||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 0 | (0.2) | 0 | ||||
Proceeds from redemption of auction rate security | 0 | 5.0 | 0 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (82.0) | (225.9) | (29.8) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
Proceeds from exercises of stock options | 10.0 | 13.3 | 12.5 | ||||
Incremental tax benefit from share-based compensation awards | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (20.0) | 0 | 0 | ||||
Dividends paid | (34.6) | (32.9) | (31.3) | ||||
Deferred financing costs paid | (1.2) | 0 | 0 | ||||
Borrowings from line of credit | 1,089.1 | 1,006.0 | 773.0 | ||||
Repayment of borrowings from line of credit | (1,084.2) | (906.1) | (858.0) | ||||
Changes in book cash overdrafts | 6.6 | 2.9 | 0 | ||||
Repayment of capital lease obligations | (5.4) | (3.5) | 0 | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (34.6) | 79.7 | (103.8) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 4.1 | (10.9) | 17.0 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 32.6 | [1] | 43.5 | 26.5 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 36.7 | [1] | 32.6 | [1] | 43.5 | ||
Supplemental data: | |||||||
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received | 32.9 | 18.7 | 15.5 | ||||
Interest paid on line of credit | $ 6.2 | $ 7.7 | $ 5.3 | ||||
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Amount recognized for the passage of time, typically for liabilities, that have been discounted to their net present values. Excludes accretion associated with asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of adjustments which are added to or deducted from net income or loss, including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interest, to reflect cash provided by or used in operating activities, in accordance with the indirect cash flow method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of operating activities of discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow from realized tax benefit related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, including oil and gas property and timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Also defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income, net of any cash received during the current period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount due for taxes based on the reporting entity's earnings or attributable to the entity's income earning process (business presence) within a given jurisdiction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other noncurrent operating liabilities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets, or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the period in the carrying amount of accrued known and estimated losses incurred for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's' compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property. No definition available.
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, excluding discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses on equity securities, OTTI related to credit losses on debt securities, and OTTI losses on debt securities when the entity intends to sell the securities or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Additionally, this item includes OTTI losses recognized during the period on investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for loan and debt issuance costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of or advances to an equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with maturities due beyond one year or the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with maturities (principal being due), prepayments and calls (requests of early payments) on securities not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities which are classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from the excess drawing from an existing cash balance, which will be honored by the bank but reflected as a loan to the drawer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expense related to write-down of receivables to the amount expected to be collected. Includes, but is not limited to, accounts receivable and notes receivable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for the obligation for a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization (with maturities exceeding one year or beyond the operating cycle of the entity, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for the settlement of obligation drawn from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with maturities due beyond one year or the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The Company and Nature of Operations | THE COMPANY AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS ABM Industries Incorporated, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as “ABM,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”), is a leading provider of end-to-end integrated facility solutions to thousands of commercial, industrial, institutional, retail, residential, and governmental facilities located primarily throughout the United States. Our comprehensive capabilities include expansive facility solutions, energy solutions, commercial cleaning, maintenance and repair, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, parking, security, and commercial aviation support services, which we provide through stand-alone or integrated solutions. The Company was reincorporated in Delaware on March 19, 1985, as the successor to a business founded in California in 1909. |
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The entire disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. If the entity operates in more than one business, the disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination (for example, assets, revenues, or earnings). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies | BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (the “Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation for segment reporting. See Note 16, “Segment and Geographic Information,” for more details. In addition, certain amounts in the prior year consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statements of cash flows have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Unless otherwise noted, all references to years are to our fiscal year, which ends on October 31. Principles of Consolidation The Financial Statements include the accounts of ABM and all of our consolidated subsidiaries. The Financial Statements also include ABM’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates, as discussed in the following significant accounting policies. These investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires our management to make certain estimates that affect the reported amounts. We base our estimates on historical experience, known or expected trends, independent valuations, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances based on information available as of the date of the issuance of these Financial Statements. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. We present the change in book cash overdrafts (i.e., negative book cash balances that have not been presented to the bank for payment) as cash flows from financing activities. Trade Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable arise from services provided to our clients and are generally due and payable on terms varying from receipt of the invoice to net ninety days, excluding receivables from U.S. Government contracts, which generally have longer collection periods. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and generally do not bear interest. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We determine the past due status of trade accounts receivable based on contractual terms with each client. We evaluate the collectability of accounts receivable and determine the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts based on a variety of factors, including an analysis of the historical rate of credit losses or write-offs, specific client concerns, and known or expected trends. Our trade accounts receivable are reserved once an account is deemed uncollectible or after a period of twelve months, whichever is earlier, unless our management believes such amounts will ultimately be collectible. We do not believe that we have any material exposure due to either industry or regional concentrations of credit risk. Further, no client accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues during 2014, 2013, or 2012. Sales Allowance Our sales allowance is an estimate for potential future losses on client receivables resulting from client credits. Our sales allowance is recorded as a reduction in revenues and an increase to the allowance for billing adjustments. Credits can result from client vacancy discounts, job cancellations, property damage, and other items. Our sales allowance estimate is based on an analysis of the historical rate of sales adjustments (credit memos, net of re-bills) and considers known current or expected trends. Other Current Assets At October 31, 2014 and 2013, other current assets primarily consisted of short-term insurance recoverables and other receivables. Other Investments At October 31, 2014 and 2013, other investments primarily consisted of investments in unconsolidated affiliates and investments in auction rate securities. Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates We own non-controlling interests (generally 20% to 50%) in certain affiliated entities that predominantly provide facility solutions to governmental and commercial clients, primarily in the United States and the Middle East. We account for such investments under the equity method of accounting. We evaluate our equity method investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of such investments may not be recoverable. The differences between the carrying amounts and the estimated fair values of equity method investments are recognized as an impairment loss when the loss is deemed to be other-than-temporary. At October 31, 2014 and 2013, our investments in unconsolidated affiliates were $19.0 million and $18.0 million, respectively. We did not have any impairment losses in 2014, 2013, or 2012. Investments in Auction Rate Securities Our investments in auction rate securities are classified as available for sale. Accordingly, auction rate securities are presented at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”). Declines in the fair value of available-for-sale securities below their cost or amortized cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings. The credit loss component of an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) is recorded in earnings in the period identified. We estimate the fair values utilizing a discounted cash flow model, which considers, among other factors, assumptions about: (1) the underlying collateral; (2) credit risks associated with the issuer; (3) contractual maturity; (4) credit enhancements associated with financial insurance guarantees, if any; and (5) assumptions about when, if ever, the security might be re-financed by the issuer or have a successful auction. We have classified all our auction rate security investments as noncurrent as we do not reasonably expect to liquidate the securities for cash within the next twelve months. Our determination of whether our auction rate securities are other-than-temporarily impaired is based on an evaluation of several factors, circumstances, and known or reasonably supportable trends including, but not limited to: (1) our intent to hold the securities; (2) our assessment that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities before recovering our cost basis; (3) expected defaults; (4) available ratings for the securities or the underlying collateral; (5) the rating of the associated guarantor (where applicable); (6) the nature and value of the underlying collateral expected to service the investment; (7) actual historical performance of the security in servicing its obligations; and (8) actuarial experience of the underlying re-insurance arrangement (where applicable), which in certain circumstances may have preferential rights to the underlying collateral. Our determination of whether an OTTI represents a credit loss is based upon the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis of the security. Significant assumptions include, but are not limited to: (1) default rates for the security and the mono-line insurer, if any (which are based on published historical default rates of similar securities and consideration of current market trends); and (2) the expected life of the security (which represents our view of when market efficiencies for securities may be restored). Adverse changes in any of these factors could result in additional declines in fair value and further OTTIs in the future. See Note 6, “Auction Rate Securities,” for additional information. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation expense includes depreciation of assets under capital leases. Assets under capital leases and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Depreciation is determined for financial reporting purposes by using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Repairs and maintenance are charged directly to expense as they are incurred. Major renewals or replacements that substantially extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated. When assets are sold or retired, their cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Leases We enter into various noncancelable lease agreements for premises and equipment used in the normal course of business. We evaluate the lease agreement at the inception of the lease to determine whether the lease is an operating or capital lease. Certain of these leases include escalation clauses that adjust rental expense to reflect changes in price indices, as well as renewal options exercisable at our option. For operating leases, when such items are included in a lease agreement, we record rent expense evenly over the term of the lease. For operating leases with renewal options, we generally record rent expense on a straight-line basis over the initial noncancelable lease term. Capital leases are recorded as an asset and an obligation at an amount that is equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments over the lease term. Contingent rentals are applicable to leases of parking lots and garages and are primarily based on percentages of the gross receipts or other financial parameters attributable to the related facilities. Contingent rental expense is recorded in the period it becomes probable. We may also be required to make additional payments to reimburse the lessors for operating expenses such as real estate taxes, maintenance, utilities, and insurance, which are expensed as incurred. Other Intangible Assets Other intangible assets primarily consist of acquired customer contracts and relationships that are amortized using the sum-of-the-years’-digits method over their useful lives, consistent with the estimated useful life considerations used in the determination of their fair values. The accelerated method of amortization reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the customer contracts and relationships intangible assets are expected to be realized. Other non-customer acquired intangibles are amortized using a straight-line method of amortization. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Costs Associated With Exit Activities We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances occur, a recoverability test is performed comparing projected undiscounted cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of an asset or asset group to its carrying amount. If the projected undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount, an impairment is recorded for the excess of the carrying amount over the estimated fair value. The present value of costs associated with abandoned facilities, primarily future lease costs (net of expected sublease income), are charged to earnings when we have ceased using the specific location or when we terminate a lease contract in accordance with contractual terms. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess purchase price of acquired businesses over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We have elected to make the first day of our fiscal fourth quarter, August 1st, the annual impairment assessment date for goodwill. However, we could be required to evaluate the recoverability of goodwill prior to the annual assessment if we experience a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, or sale or disposition of a significant portion of one of our businesses. We test the carrying value of goodwill for impairment at a “reporting unit” level using a two-step approach. The first step of the process is to evaluate whether the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, which is an indicator that the goodwill assigned to that reporting unit may be impaired. In this case, a second step of impairment testing is performed to allocate the fair value of the reporting unit to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if it had just been acquired in a business combination, and as if the purchase price was equivalent to the fair value of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is referred to as the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is then compared to the actual carrying value of goodwill. If the implied fair value is less than the carrying value, we would be required to recognize an impairment loss for that excess. Other Assets At October 31, 2014 and 2013, other assets primarily consisted of long-term insurance recoverables, insurance and other long-term deposits, prepayments to carriers for future insurance claims, and other long-term receivables. Fair Value of Financial Instruments We account for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. Fair value is determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Authoritative guidance specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques depending on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) or reflect our own assumptions of market participant valuation (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three levels: Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets; Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets; and Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The authoritative guidance requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort. When available, we use unadjusted quoted market prices to measure fair value and classify such items within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based or independently-sourced market parameters, such as interest and currency rates and comparable transactions. Items valued using internally generated models are classified according to the lowest level input or value driver that is significant to the valuation. Thus, an item may be classified in Level 3 even though there may be inputs that are readily observable. If quoted market prices are not available, the valuation model used generally depends on the specific asset or liability being valued. Some assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, while other assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” for the fair value hierarchy table and for details on how we measure fair value for financial assets and liabilities. Acquisitions On the date of acquisition, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. The operating results generated by the acquired businesses are included in the consolidated statements of income from their respective dates of acquisition. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Our acquisitions may include contingent consideration that requires us to recognize the fair value of the estimated contingency at the time of the acquisition. Subsequent changes in the estimate of the amount to be paid or received under contingent consideration arrangements are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Amounts paid or received in excess of the amount recorded on the acquisition date are classified as operating activity cash flows, because the difference has entered into the determination of net income. Payments not exceeding the acquisition-date fair value of a contingent consideration liability arrangement are classified as cash flows used in financing activities. Insurance Reserves We use a combination of insured and self-insurance programs to cover workers’ compensation, general liability, property damage, and other insurable risks. Insurance claim liabilities represent our estimate of retained risks without regard to insurance coverage. Such risks consist of estimates of the loss that will ultimately be incurred on reported claims, as well as estimates of claims that have been incurred but not yet reported. With the assistance of third-party professionals, we periodically review our estimate of ultimate losses for “incurred but not reported” claim costs and adjust our required self-insurance reserves as appropriate. As part of this evaluation, we review the status of existing and new claim reserves as established by our third-party administrators. Our third-party administrators establish the case reserves based upon known factors related to the type and severity of the claims, demographic factors, legislative matters, and case law, as appropriate. We compare actual trends to expected trends and monitor claims developments. The specific case reserves estimated by the third-party administrators are provided to an actuary who assists us in projecting an actuarial estimate of the overall ultimate losses for our self-insured or high deductible programs, which includes the case reserves plus an actuarial estimate of reserves required for additional developments including “incurred but not reported” claim costs. We utilize the independent third-party administrator’s actuarial point estimate, reviewed by our management, to adjust our carried self-insurance reserves. In general, our reserves are recorded on an undiscounted basis. We allocate current-year insurance expense to our operating segments based upon their underlying exposures, while actuarial adjustments related to prior year claims are recorded within Corporate expenses. Claims are classified as current or long-term based on the expected settlement date. Estimated insurance recoveries related to recorded liabilities are reflected as assets in our consolidated balance sheets when we believe that the receipt of such amounts is probable. Other Accrued Liabilities At October 31, 2014 and 2013, other accrued liabilities primarily consisted of accrued employee benefits, deferred revenue, progress billings in excess of costs related to fixed-price repair and refurbishment arrangements, dividends payable, accrued legal fees and settlements, and other accrued expenses. Other Liabilities At October 31, 2014 and 2013, other liabilities primarily consisted of retirement plan liabilities, deferred compensation, and deferred rent. Guarantees We have applied the measurement and disclosure provisions outlined in the guidance related to accounting and disclosure requirements for guarantors included in Accounting Standards Codification 460, Guarantees (“ASC 460”), to agreements containing certain guarantees or certain indemnification clauses. ASC 460 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must disclose and recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under the guarantee. As of October 31, 2014 and 2013, we did not have any material guarantees within the measurement guidance of ASC 460 that are required to be recorded at fair value. Revenue Recognition We earn revenue under various types of service contracts. In all forms of service provided by us, revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The various types of service contracts are described below. Monthly Fixed-Price Arrangements These arrangements are contracts in which the client agrees to pay a fixed fee every month over a specified contract term. A variation of a fixed-price arrangement is a square-foot arrangement, under which monthly billings are based on the actual square footage serviced. Cost-Plus Arrangements These arrangements are contracts in which the clients reimburse us for the agreed-upon amount of wages and benefits, payroll taxes, insurance charges, and other expenses associated with the contracted work, plus a profit margin. Transaction-Price Arrangements Transaction-price arrangements are agreements in which the clients are billed for each transaction performed on a monthly basis (e.g., wheelchair passengers served, aircrafts cleaned). Tag Services Tag work generally consists of supplemental services requested by clients outside of the standard service specification. Examples are cleanup after tenant moves, construction cleanup, flood cleanup, snow removal, and extermination services. Fixed-Price Repair and Refurbishment Arrangements Revenue is recognized on certain fixed-price repair and refurbishment arrangements using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, most often based on the cost-to-cost method. Under the percentage-of-completion method, revenues are recognized as the work progresses. The percentage of work completed is determined principally by comparing the actual costs incurred to date with the current estimate of total costs to complete. Under the percentage-of-completion method, recognition of profit is dependent upon the accuracy of a variety of estimates, including engineering progress, achievement of milestones, incentives, labor productivity, and cost estimates. Such estimates are based on various professional judgments made with respect to those factors and are subject to change as each project proceeds and new information becomes available. Revenue and gross profit are adjusted periodically for revisions in estimated total contract costs and values. Estimated losses are recorded when identified. Franchise Revenue We franchise certain engineering services under the Linc Network, TEGG, CurrentSAFE, and GreenHomes America brands through individual and area franchises. Initial franchise fees are recognized when we have performed substantially all initial services required by the franchise agreement. Continuing franchise royalty fees that are based on a percentage of the franchisees’ revenues are recognized in the period in which the revenue is reported to have occurred, whereas franchise fees charged to franchisees on a flat rate are recognized as earned. Direct (incremental) costs related to new franchise sales for which the revenue has not been recognized are deferred until the related revenue is recognized. Costs related to continuing franchise royalty fees are expensed as incurred. Parking Reimbursement One type of arrangement within our Parking business is a managed location arrangement, whereby we manage the underlying parking facility for the owner in exchange for a management fee. For these arrangements, we pass through revenues and expenses from managed locations to the facility owner under the terms and conditions of the contract. We report revenues and expenses, in equal amounts, for costs reimbursed from our managed locations. Such amounts totaled $306.1 million, $302.4 million, and $305.7 million in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Advertising Advertising costs, which include marketing expenses related to our re-branding initiative, are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $8.2 million, $8.0 million, and $5.9 million for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Share-Based Compensation Our outstanding share-based awards principally consist of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), stock options, and various performance share awards. The fair value of RSUs, stock options, and total shareholder return (“TSR”) performance share awards are expensed over the requisite service period. Other performance-based share awards are expensed over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of performance criteria. The fair value of RSUs and certain performance shares is determined based on the fair value of our stock price on the date of grant. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of our stock option grants. Since our TSR performance share awards are performance awards with a market condition, the fair value of these awards are determined using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. We record share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative expenses. Taxes Collected from Clients and Remitted to Governmental Agencies We record taxes on client transactions due to governmental agencies as receivables and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Income Taxes Our provision for income taxes is based on domestic and international statutory income tax rates in the tax jurisdictions where we operate, permanent differences between financial reporting and tax reporting, and available credits and incentives. Our most significant income tax jurisdiction is the United States. Differences in the timing of recognition of certain income and expenses for financial statements and for tax returns create temporary differences between financial reporting and tax filings. The tax effect of such temporary differences is reported as deferred income taxes. The deferred income taxes are classified as current or long-term based on the classification of the related asset or liability. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for recoverability quarterly. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of our management, it is more-likely-than-not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. All or a portion of the benefit of income tax positions is recognized only when we have made a determination that it is more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position and other factors. For tax positions that are determined as more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination, the tax benefit recognized is the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Net Income Per Common Share Basic net income per common share is net income divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period, adjusted to include the assumed conversion of RSUs, vesting of performance shares, and exercise of stock options. Contingencies and Litigation We are a party to a variety of actions, proceedings, and legal, administrative, and other inquiries arising in the normal course of business relating to labor and employment, contracts, personal injury, and other matters. 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Acquisitions | ACQUISITIONS 2014 Acquisitions GBM Acquisition On October 1, 2014, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of GBM Support Services Group Limited (“GBM”), a leading provider of facilities management services for various retail, leisure, public sector, and commercial clients throughout the United Kingdom, for a purchase price of $22.7 million, which includes $3.3 million of contingent consideration (the “GBM Acquisition”). The contingent consideration will be settled upon renewal or extension of a specified customer contract, pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement. The operations of GBM are included in the Janitorial segment as of October 1, 2014, the acquisition date. Airco Acquisition On August 1, 2014, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Airco Commercial Services Inc. (“Airco”), a provider of HVAC services, energy solutions, and building controls in commercial and industrial buildings, for a cash purchase price of $17.8 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments (the “Airco Acquisition”). The operations of Airco are included in the Building & Energy Solutions segment as of August 1, 2014, the acquisition date. Alpha Mechanical Acquisition Effective March 1, 2014, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Alpha Mechanical, Inc. (“Alpha”) for a cash purchase price of $12.2 million (the “Alpha Acquisition”), including a $0.1 million working capital adjustment that is subject to final true up. Alpha provides specialized mechanical services in HVAC, plumbing, retrofitting, and controls in commercial and industrial buildings. The operations of Alpha are included in the Building & Energy Solutions segment as of March 1, 2014. 2013 Acquisitions BEST Acquisition On September 1, 2013, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of BEST Infrared Services, Inc. (“BEST”) for an aggregate purchase price of $4.9 million, which includes a contingent consideration liability (the “BEST Acquisition”). On the acquisition date, we recorded a $1.6 million liability for the fair value of the contingent consideration, which was reduced by $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 to reflect the probable achievement of the final settlement of the contingent consideration liability. The final contingent consideration liability amount will be determined at the end of the third year following the consummation date of the acquisition. This amount will be based on a pre-defined forecasted adjusted income from operations for BEST for the trailing twelve months ended August 31, 2016. The contingent consideration liability will be in the form of a cash payment and could be as high as $2.0 million upon final settlement. See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” regarding the valuation of the contingent consideration liability. The operations of BEST include a broad range of specialized commercial and industrial electrical solutions, such as inspections, system testing, power quality monitoring, hazard detection services, repairs, and ongoing predictive maintenance in commercial and industrial buildings, which are provided primarily in the southwest region of the United States. The operations of BEST are included in the Building & Energy Solutions segment as of September 1, 2013, the acquisition date. Blackjack Acquisition On August 1, 2013, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Blackjack Promotions Limited (“Blackjack”) for an aggregate cash purchase price of $5.2 million (the “Blackjack Acquisition”). Blackjack provides specialized staffing and marketing services to airport operators, retailers, and other clients in the United Kingdom and Europe. The operations of Blackjack are included in the Other segment as of August 1, 2013, the acquisition date. Air Serv Acquisition On November 1, 2012, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Air Serv Corporation (“Air Serv”) for an aggregate purchase price of $162.9 million in cash (the “Air Serv Acquisition”). Approximately $11.8 million of the cash consideration remains in an escrow account to satisfy any applicable indemnification claims, pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement. Air Serv provides facility solutions for airlines, airports, and freight companies at airports primarily in the United States. The operations of Air Serv are primarily included in the Other segment as of November 1, 2012, the acquisition date. HHA Acquisition On November 1, 2012, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of HHA Services, Inc. (“HHA”) for an aggregate purchase price of $33.7 million in cash (the “HHA Acquisition”). HHA provides facility solutions, including housekeeping, laundry, patient assist, plant maintenance, and food services, to hospitals, healthcare systems, long-term care facilities, and retirement communities. The operations of HHA are included in the Building & Energy Solutions segment as of November 1, 2012, the acquisition date. Calvert-Jones Acquisition On November 1, 2012, we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Calvert-Jones Company, Inc. (“Calvert-Jones”) for a cash purchase price of $6.1 million (the “Calvert-Jones Acquisition”). Calvert-Jones provides mechanical and energy efficient products and solutions in the Washington, D.C. area. The operations of Calvert-Jones are included in the Building & Energy Solutions segment as of November 1, 2012, the acquisition date. 2012 Acquisition TEGG and CurrentSAFE Acquisition On May 1, 2012, we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of TEGG Corporation (“TEGG”) and CurrentSAFE Corporation (“CurrentSAFE”) and also acquired certain software technology from TEGG’s shareholder, for an aggregate purchase price of $5.7 million (the “TEGG Acquisition”). The acquired net assets and results from operations have been included in the Building & Energy Solutions segment since May 1, 2012, the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the allocation of consideration transferred to acquire Air Serv, HHA, GBM, Airco, Alpha, Calvert-Jones, TEGG, Blackjack, and BEST and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition dates. For the Airco and Alpha acquisitions, the purchase price allocations are subject to working capital adjustments and other items, within their respective measurement periods, not to exceed one year from their respective acquisition dates. For the GBM acquisition, the purchase price allocation reflects preliminary amounts of net assets acquired, including other intangible assets, which are subject to adjustments within the measurement period not to exceed one year from the acquisition date.
(1) Represents fair value of trade accounts receivable, which for each of the Air Serv and BEST acquisitions includes a $0.4 million adjustment to gross contractual amounts that are expected to be uncollectible. The fair values of trade accounts receivable acquired in the HHA, GBM, Airco, Alpha, Calvert-Jones, TEGG, and Blackjack acquisitions approximate their respective contractual amounts. (2) The following table summarizes the weighted-average useful lives in years of the acquired other intangible assets, consisting primarily of customer contracts and relationships for each respective acquisition:
(3) The total amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $27.3 million. The amount allocated to goodwill for Air Serv, HHA, and Blackjack is reflective of our identification of buyer-specific synergies that we anticipate will be realized by, among other things, reducing duplicative positions and back office functions and by reducing professional fees and other services. Goodwill is also attributable to expected long-term business growth through the expansion of our vertical market expertise in servicing the end-to-end needs of airlines, airport authorities, and healthcare service markets. Goodwill for the GBM, Airco, Alpha, Calvert-Jones, and BEST acquisitions is attributable to projected long-term business growth through our expansion of existing vertical and geographic market offerings. Goodwill for the TEGG acquisition is attributable to the strategic initiative to expand the scope and product range of our facility solutions franchise offerings into the electrical services solutions business, providing for further expansion of this business and enhancement of comprehensive service offerings. Acquisition-related costs were $1.2 million during 2014 and were included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our accompanying consolidated statements of income. Pro forma and other supplemental financial information is not presented since the acquisitions made during 2014, 2013, and 2012 are not considered material business combinations individually or on a combined basis for any of those years. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments | FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following table presents the fair value hierarchy, carrying amounts, and fair values of our financial instruments that are measured on a recurring basis and other select significant financial instruments as of October 31, 2014 and 2013:
(1) Represents investments held in a Rabbi trust associated with one of our deferred compensation plans, which we include in “Other assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the assets held in the funded deferred compensation plan is based on quoted market prices. See Note 11, “Employee Benefit Plans,” for further information. (2) For investments in auction rate securities, the fair values were based on discounted cash flow valuation models, primarily utilizing unobservable inputs, which we include in “Other investments” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 6, “Auction Rate Securities,” for the roll-forward of assets measured at fair value using significant unobservable Level 3 inputs and the sensitivity analysis of significant inputs. (3) Cash and cash equivalents are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. (4) Represents restricted insurance deposits that are used to collateralize our insurance obligations and are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. These insurance deposits were acquired as part of the OneSource Services Inc. acquisition, and are included in “Other assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 9, “Insurance,” for further information. (5) Represents interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. The fair values of the interest rate swaps are estimated based on the present value of the difference between expected cash flows calculated at the contracted interest rates and the expected cash flows at current market interest rates using observable benchmarks for LIBOR forward rates at the end of the period. The fair values of the interest rate swap liabilities are included in “Other liabilities” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 10, “Line of Credit,” for more information. (6) Our contingent consideration liability was incurred in connection with the acquisition of BEST in 2013. The contingent consideration liability is measured at fair value and is included in “Other liabilities” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value is based on a pre-defined forecasted adjusted income from operations using a probability weighted income approach and discounted using our fixed borrowing rate. See Note 4, “Acquisitions,” for further information. (7) Represents outstanding borrowings under our syndicated line of credit. Due to variable interest rates, the carrying value of outstanding borrowings under our line of credit approximates the fair value. See Note 10, “Line of Credit,” for further information. Our non-financial assets, which include goodwill and long-lived assets held and used, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain trigger events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required, we would evaluate the non-financial assets for impairment. If an impairment were to occur, the asset would be recorded at the estimated fair value, which is generally determined using discounted future cash flows. During 2014 and 2013, we had no transfers of assets or liabilities between any of the above hierarchy levels. |
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Auction Rate Securities | AUCTION RATE SECURITIES At October 31, 2014, we held investments in auction rate securities from three different issuers having an aggregate original principal amount of $15.0 million and an amortized cost basis of $13.0 million. Our auction rate securities are debt instruments with stated maturities ranging from 2033 to 2050, for which the interest rate is designed to be reset through Dutch auctions approximately every thirty days. Auctions for these securities have not occurred since August 2007. We have classified all our auction rate security investments as noncurrent as we do not reasonably expect to liquidate the securities for cash within the next twelve months. Significant Assumptions used to Determine the Fair Values of our Auction Rate Securities
L - One Month LIBOR Changes in the Cost Basis and Fair Value of our Auction Rate Securities as of October 31, 2014 and 2013:
At October 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no unrealized gains or losses for auction rate securities included in AOCL. During 2014 and 2013, no OTTI credit losses were recorded in earnings. During 2012, we recorded an OTTI credit loss of $0.3 million for one of our auction rate security investments, driven primarily from a change in the expected value of cash flows to be received in the future. The total amount of OTTI credit loss on our auction rate security investments included in our retained earnings as of October 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2.0 million. |
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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Assets | GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill
(1) In connection with the transfer of certain operations between our Other segment and our Janitorial segment, we reallocated goodwill between the segments to align goodwill with the activities conducted in the respective segments. (2) Goodwill related to acquisitions is discussed in Note 4, “Acquisitions.” Other Intangible Assets
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Insurance | INSURANCE We use a combination of insured and self-insurance programs to cover workers’ compensation, general liability, property damage, and other insurable risks. For the majority of these insurance programs, we retain the initial $1.0 million of exposure on a per-claim basis either through deductibles or self-insured retentions. Beyond the retained exposures, we have varying primary policy limits between $1.0 million and $5.0 million per occurrence. To cover general liability losses above these primary limits, we maintain commercial insurance umbrella policies that provide aggregate limits of $200.0 million. Our insurance policies generally cover workers’ compensation losses to the full extent of statutory requirements. Additionally, to cover property damage risks above our retained limits, we maintain policies that provide limits of $75.0 million. We are also self-insured for certain employee medical and dental plans. We retain up to $0.4 million of exposure on a per-claim basis with respect to claims under our medical plan. During 2014, annual actuarial evaluations were performed for the majority of our casualty insurance programs, including those related to certain previously acquired businesses. For 2014, the evaluations showed a reduction in our 2014 total Occupational Safety and Health Act reportable incidents, which was evidenced by favorable trends during the year. For certain years prior to 2014, the evaluations showed unfavorable developments in certain general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation claims. Certain general liability claims related to earlier years reflected a loss development that was measurably higher than previously estimated. The majority of the adverse impact seen in the general liability program was the result of claims developments in California and New York. A similar trend was also experienced in our automobile liability program, which was largely attributable to considerable unfavorable changes in a few cases within our automobile liability claim pool. In California, a jurisdiction in which we maintain a significant presence, the workers’ compensation claims development patterns warranted an unfavorable adjustment to our insurance reserves relating to various years prior to 2014. Conversely, the workers’ compensation loss patterns in states other than California warranted a favorable adjustment relating to various years prior to 2014, which largely offset the adverse development experienced in California. In response to California’s challenging workers’ compensation environment, we have engaged third-party resources to assist us in resolving claims at an accelerated pace, where feasible. After analyzing the recent loss development patterns, comparing the loss development against benchmarks, and applying actuarial projection methods to determine the estimate of ultimate losses relating to years prior to 2014, we increased our expected reserves by $11.5 million during 2014. Insurance reserve adjustments resulting from periodic actuarial evaluations relating to prior years during 2013 and 2012 were increases to the reserve in the amounts of $10.6 million and $7.3 million, respectively. We had insurance claim reserves totaling $349.7 million and $358.0 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The balance at October 31, 2014 and 2013 includes $4.8 million and $7.0 million in reserves, respectively, related to our medical and dental self-insured plans. We also had insurance recoverables totaling $66.4 million and $68.7 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The adequacy of insurance claims reserves is based upon actuarial estimates of required reserves considering the most recently completed actuarial reports and known events. We had the following standby letters of credit, surety bonds, and restricted insurance deposits outstanding at October 31, 2014 and 2013, to collateralize our insurance obligations:
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Line of Credit | LINE OF CREDIT On November 30, 2010, we entered into a five-year syndicated credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) that provided for revolving loans, swing line loans, and letters of credit up to an aggregate amount of $650.0 million (the “Facility”). During 2011, the Credit Agreement was amended to reduce the borrowing spread interest on loans, extend the maturity date to September 8, 2016, and revise certain defined terms. On December 11, 2013, the Credit Agreement was further amended to increase the aggregate amount of the Facility from $650.0 million to $800.0 million and extend the maturity date to December 11, 2018. At our option, we may increase the size of the Facility to $1.0 billion at any time prior to the expiration date (subject to receipt of commitments for the increased amount from existing and new lenders). In connection with this amendment, the pricing for standby letters of credit fees can be reduced based upon certain threshold restrictions. Additionally, our commitment fee on the average daily unused portion of our Facility decreased by 0.025%. Financial covenants and interest rates were not changed by this amendment. Borrowings under the Facility bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either a (i) eurodollar rate (generally LIBOR) or (ii) base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (2) the prime rate published by Bank of America, N.A. from time to time, and (3) the eurodollar rate plus 1.00%. The applicable margin is a percentage per annum varying from zero to 0.75% for base rate loans and 1.00% to 1.75% for eurodollar loans, based upon our leverage ratio. We also pay a commitment fee, based on the leverage ratio, payable quarterly in arrears, ranging from 0.200% to 0.275% on the average daily unused portion of the Facility. For purposes of this calculation, irrevocable standby letters of credit, issued primarily in conjunction with our insurance programs, and cash borrowings are included as outstanding under the Facility. The Credit Agreement contains certain leverage and liquidity covenants that require us to maintain a maximum leverage ratio of 3.25 to 1.0 at the end of each fiscal quarter, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.50 to 1.0 at any time, and a consolidated net worth in an amount not less than the sum of (i) $570.0 million, (ii) 50% of our consolidated net income (with no deduction for net loss), and (iii) 100% of our aggregate increases in stockholders’ equity, beginning on November 30, 2010, each as further described in the Credit Agreement, as amended. We were in compliance with all covenants as of October 31, 2014. If an event of default occurs under the Credit Agreement, including certain cross-defaults, insolvency, change in control, or violation of specific covenants, among others, the lenders can terminate or suspend our access to the Facility, declare all amounts outstanding under the Facility (including all accrued interest and unpaid fees) to be immediately due and payable, and require that we cash collateralize the outstanding standby letters of credit obligations. The Facility is available for working capital, the issuance of up to $300.0 million for standby letters of credit, the issuance of up to $50.0 million in swing line advances, the financing of capital expenditures, and other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and investments in subsidiaries, subject to certain limitations, if applicable. At October 31, 2014, the total outstanding amounts under the Facility in the form of cash borrowings and standby letters of credit were $319.8 million and $114.9 million, respectively. As of October 31, 2013, the total outstanding amounts under the Facility in the form of cash borrowings and standby letters of credit were $314.9 million and $100.6 million, respectively. At October 31, 2014 and 2013, we had up to $365.3 million and $234.5 million borrowing capacity, respectively, under the Facility, the availability of which is subject to, and is limited by, compliance with the covenants described above. Interest Rate Swaps During 2013, we entered into a series of interest rate swap agreements with effective start dates of March 18, 2013 and April 11, 2013 totaling an underlying aggregate notional amount of $155.0 million, pursuant to which we receive variable interest payments based on LIBOR and pay fixed interest at rates ranging from 0.44% to 0.47%. These interest rate swaps will mature between March 18, 2016 and April 11, 2016 and are structured to hedge the interest rate risk associated with our floating-rate, LIBOR-based borrowings under our Facility. The swaps were designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges from inception. We recognize all interest rate swaps on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The fair values of the interest rate swaps are estimated based on the present value of the difference between expected cash flows calculated at the contracted interest rates and the expected cash flows at current market interest rates using observable benchmarks for LIBOR forward rates at the end of the period. See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” for more information. Each of the swap derivatives is designated as a cash flow hedge, and the effective portion of the derivative’s mark-to-market gain or loss is initially reported as a component of AOCL and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged transactions occur and affect earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is reported in earnings immediately. Interest payables and receivables under the swap agreements are accrued and recorded as adjustments to interest expense. At each of October 31, 2014 and 2013, the amount recorded in AOCL was $0.2 million ($0.1 million, net of taxes). Amounts expected to be reclassified from AOCL to earnings during the next twelve months were $0.1 million at October 31, 2014. |
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Employee Benefit Plans | EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Defined Benefit Plans We provide benefits to certain employees under various defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans (collectively, the “Plans”). The Plans were previously amended to preclude new participants. All but one of the Plans are unfunded. As of October 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded aggregate net obligations of $8.2 million and $10.0 million, respectively, for the Plans. The projected benefit obligations in the aggregate for the Plans was $16.0 million and $17.6 million, as of October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The fair value of the Plans was $7.8 million and $7.6 million, as of October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. At October 31, 2014, approximately 53% of Plan assets were invested in equities, 30% in fixed income, and 17% in cash. The expected return on assets was $0.5 million, $0.4 million, and $0.5 million during 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The aggregate net periodic benefit cost for all the Plans was $0.4 million for both 2014 and 2013 and $0.5 million for 2012. Future benefit payments in the aggregate are expected to be $10.3 million. Deferred Compensation Plans We maintain various deferred compensation plans that permit eligible employees and directors to defer a portion of their compensation. The total long-term liability of all deferred compensation was $17.8 million and $17.0 million as of October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and these amounts are included in “Other liabilities” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Under one of our deferred compensation plans, a Rabbi trust was created to fund the obligations, and we are required to contribute a portion of the deferred compensation contributions for eligible participants. The assets held in the Rabbi trust are not available for general corporate purposes. The fair value of these assets at each of October 31, 2014 and 2013 was $5.4 million and was included in “Other assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Aggregate expense recognized under these deferred compensation plans was $0.5 million for 2014 and $0.4 million for both 2013 and 2012, respectively. Defined Contribution Plans We sponsor five defined contribution plans covering certain employees, including four 401(k) plans that are subject to the applicable provisions of ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). Certain plans permit a company match of a portion of the participant’s contributions or a discretionary contribution after the participant has met the eligibility requirements set forth in the plan. We made matching contributions required by the plans during 2014, 2013, and 2012 of $10.8 million, $9.9 million, and $9.0 million, respectively. Multiemployer Pension and Postretirement Plans Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans Certain of our union-represented employees are covered by multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. Multiemployer pension plans are different from single-employer pension plans, in the following respects:
The information in the following tables relates to multiemployer defined benefit pension plans that we have determined to be individually significant to us. To determine individually significant plans, we evaluated several factors, including our total contributions to the plan, our significance to the plan in terms of participating employees and contributions, and the funded status of the plan. The following table provides information about the funded status of individually significant plans:
For plans that are not individually significant to us, the total amount of contributions is presented in the aggregate.
We were listed in the most currently available Forms 5500 of the following plans as providing more than 5 percent of total contributions for the plan years presented below.
* These plans are not separately listed in our multiemployer table as they represent an insignificant portion of our total multiemployer pension plan contributions. There have been no significant changes that affect the comparability of total contributions for any of the periods presented. Other Postretirement Benefit Plans ABM contributes to several multiemployer plans that provide other postretirement benefits based on obligations arising under collective bargaining agreements covering union-represented employees. These plans may provide medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, mental health, and other benefits to active employees as determined by the trustees of each plan. Our contributions to such plans were $220.0 million, $204.9 million, and $196.7 million in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. There have been no significant changes that affect the comparability of total contributions for any of the periods presented. |
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Commitments and Contingencies | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Lease Commitments Future Minimum Payments under our Noncancelable Operating and Capital Lease Agreements
(1) Sublease rental income was immaterial for all periods presented and is expected to be immaterial in the future. (2) Our capital lease obligation includes total imputed interest of $0.1 million for a present value of minimum lease payments of $2.7 million. Rental Expense
Surety Bonds and Letters of Credit We use surety bonds or letters of credit to secure certain commitments related to insurance programs and for other purposes. As of October 31, 2014, these surety bonds and letters of credit totaled approximately $339.7 million and $114.9 million, respectively. Included in the total amount of surety bonds is $6.9 million of bonds with an effective date starting after October 31, 2014. Guarantees In some instances, we offer certain clients guaranteed energy savings under certain energy savings contracts. Total guarantees were $30.4 million at October 31, 2014 and extend through 2029. Total guarantees were $37.0 million at October 31, 2013 and extend through 2028. We accrue for the estimated cost of guarantees when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Historically, we have not incurred any losses in connection with these guarantees. Indemnifications We are party to a variety of agreements under which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party for certain matters. Primarily, these agreements are standard indemnification arrangements entered into in our ordinary course of business. Pursuant to these arrangements, we may agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and reimburse the indemnified parties for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party, generally our clients, in connection with any claims arising out of the services that we provide. We also incur costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification arrangements, and in most cases these costs are paid from our insurance program. The terms of these indemnification arrangements are generally perpetual. Although we attempt to place limits on this indemnification reasonably related to the size of the contract, the maximum obligation may not be explicitly stated and, as a result, the maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these arrangements is not determinable. Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may require us to indemnify our directors and officers against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status as such and to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any legal proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified. The overall amount of these obligations cannot be reasonably estimated; however, we believe that any loss under these obligations would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Legal Matters We are a party to a variety of actions, proceedings, and legal, administrative, and other inquiries arising in the normal course of business relating to labor and employment, contracts, personal injury, and other matters, some of which allege substantial monetary damages. Some of these actions may be brought as a class action on behalf of a purported class of employees. Litigation outcomes are difficult to predict and are often resolved over long periods of time. Estimating probable losses requires the analysis of multiple possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. At October 31, 2014, the total amount accrued for all probable litigation losses where a reasonable estimate of the loss could be made was $5.1 million. This $5.1 million includes the accrual of $3.4 million in connection with an unfavorable arbitration decision against us relating to a contract dispute with a third-party administrator, which was paid on November 7, 2014. We do not accrue for contingent losses that, in our judgment, are considered to be reasonably possible but not probable. Estimating reasonably possible losses also requires the analysis of multiple possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. Our management currently estimates that the range of loss for all reasonably possible losses for which an estimate can be made is between zero and $98.8 million, including the possible $94.2 million impact of the Augustus case described below. Factors underlying this estimated range of loss may change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from this estimate. In some cases, although a loss is probable or reasonably possible, we cannot reasonably estimate the maximum potential losses for probable matters or the range of losses for reasonably possible matters. Therefore, our accrual for probable losses and our estimated range of loss for reasonably possible losses do not represent our maximum possible exposure. While the results of these proceedings, claims, and inquiries cannot be predicted with any certainty, our management believes that the final outcome of the foregoing will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements, results of operations, or cash flows. Certain Legal Proceedings Certain pending lawsuits to which we are a party are discussed below. In determining whether to include any particular lawsuit or other proceeding, we consider both quantitative and qualitative factors, including, but not limited to: the amount of damages and the nature of any other relief sought in the proceeding; if such damages and other relief are specified, our view of the merits of the claims; whether the action purports to be a class action, and our view of the likelihood that a class will be certified by the court; the jurisdiction in which the proceeding is pending; and the potential impact of the proceeding on our reputation. The Consolidated Cases of Augustus, Hall and Davis v. American Commercial Security Services, filed July 12, 2005, in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County (the “Augustus case”) The Augustus case is a certified class action involving allegations that we violated certain California state laws relating to rest breaks. On February 8, 2012, the plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment on the rest break claim, which sought damages in the amount of $103.1 million, and we filed a motion for decertification of the class. On July 6, 2012, the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County (the “Superior Court”), heard plaintiffs’ motion for damages on the rest break claim and our motion to decertify the class. On July 31, 2012, the Superior Court denied our motion and entered judgment in favor of plaintiffs in the amount of approximately $89.7 million. This $89.7 million is included in the range of loss for all reasonably possible losses described above. The $89.7 million amount did not include plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees. We filed a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District (the “Appeals Court”), on August 29, 2012. The plaintiffs filed three separate motions for attorneys’ fees with the Superior Court. One motion sought attorneys’ fees from the common fund. (The common fund refers to the approximately $89.7 million judgment entered in favor of the plaintiffs.) The other two motions sought attorneys’ fees from us in an aggregate amount of approximately $12.4 million. On October 12, 2012, we filed oppositions to the two fee motions seeking attorneys’ fees from us with the Superior Court. On January 14, 2013, the Superior Court heard all three fee motions and it granted plaintiffs’ fee motion with respect to the common fund in full. The Superior Court denied one fee motion in its entirety and reduced the other fee motion to approximately $4.5 million. This $4.5 million is included in the range of loss for all reasonably possible losses described above. We strongly disagree with the decisions of the Superior Court with respect to both the underlying case and the award of attorneys’ fees and costs. We firmly believe that we have complied with applicable law. We appealed the Superior Court’s rulings to the Appeals Court, and on October 21, 2014, the Appeals Court heard oral arguments. The Appeals Court is expected to issue its decision on or before January 19, 2015. Bojorquez v. ABM Industries Incorporated and ABM Janitorial Services–Northern California, Inc., filed on January 13, 2010, in the San Francisco Superior Court (the “Bojorquez case”) We are a defendant in the Bojorquez case. Plaintiff brought suit for sexual harassment, retaliation, and failure to prevent harassment and discrimination. On May 17, 2012, a jury awarded the plaintiff approximately $0.8 million in damages. We have appealed this decision. On April 11, 2013, the Court awarded plaintiff attorneys’ fees in the amount of $2.5 million. If we prevail in our appeal of the jury’s verdict, the Court’s award of plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees will be reversed. The Consolidated Cases of Bucio and Martinez v. ABM Janitorial Services filed on April 7, 2006, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (the “Bucio case”) The Bucio case is a purported class action involving allegations that we failed to track work time and provide breaks. On April 19, 2011, the trial court held a hearing on plaintiffs’ motion to certify the class. At the conclusion of that hearing, the trial court denied plaintiffs’ motion to certify the class. On May 11, 2011, the plaintiffs filed a motion to reconsider, which was denied. The plaintiffs have appealed the class certification issues. The trial court stayed the underlying lawsuit pending the decision in the appeal. On August 30, 2012, the plaintiffs filed their appellate brief on the class certification issues. We filed our responsive brief on November 15, 2012. Oral argument relating to the appeal has not been scheduled. We expect to prevail in these ongoing cases. However, as litigation is inherently unpredictable, there can be no assurance in this regard. If the plaintiffs in one or more of these cases, or other cases, do prevail, the results may have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Other During October 2011, we began an internal investigation into matters relating to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and our internal policies in connection with services provided by a foreign entity affiliated with a former joint venture partner of The Linc Group, LLC (“Linc”). Such services commenced prior to the acquisition of Linc. As a result of the investigation, we caused Linc to terminate its association with the arrangement. In December 2011, we contacted the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC to voluntarily disclose the results of our internal investigation to date, and we are cooperating with the government’s investigation. We cannot reasonably estimate the potential liability, if any, related to these matters. However, based on the facts currently known, we do not believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. |
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Preferred and Common Stock | PREFERRED AND COMMON STOCK Preferred Stock We are authorized to issue 500,000 shares of preferred stock. None of these preferred shares are issued. Common Stock On September 5, 2012, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $50.0 million in share repurchases. During 2014, we purchased 0.8 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $26.2 per share for a total of $20.0 million. Any repurchased shares are retired and returned to an authorized but unissued status. |
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Share-Based Compensation Plans | SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS We use various share-based compensation plans to provide incentives for our key employees and directors. Currently, these incentives primarily consist of RSUs, stock options, and various performance shares. The following table summarizes our total compensation expense and related income tax benefit in connection with our share-based compensation plans for 2014, 2013, and 2012.
The total shares issued upon the exercise of options under all share-based compensation plans were 974,399 shares, 1,031,867 shares, and 967,123 shares for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $3.8 million, $4.1 million, and $2.7 million for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The total fair value of shares that vested during 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $9.0 million, $7.6 million, and $5.9 million, respectively. The weighted average grant date fair value of shares granted during 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $27.7, $19.7, and $16.8, respectively. On May 2, 2006, our stockholders approved the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Equity Plan”). The 2006 Equity Plan was amended in March 2009 and March 2012 to increase the total shares of common stock authorized for issuance to 10,279,265. At October 31, 2014, 1,230,628 shares of common stock were available for grant for future equity-based compensation awards under the plan. The 2006 Equity Plan is an omnibus plan that provides for a variety of equity and equity-based award vehicles, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, RSUs, performance shares, and other share-based awards. Shares subject to awards that terminate without vesting or exercise are available for future awards under the 2006 Equity Plan. Certain of the awards under the 2006 Equity Plan may qualify as “performance-based” compensation under the IRC. Prior to the adoption of the 2006 Equity Plan, equity awards were made under the Executive Stock Option Plan (the “Age-Vested Plan”), the Time-Vested Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Time-Vested Plan”), and the 2002 Price-Vested Performance Stock Option Plan (the “Price-Vested Plan”). These plans are collectively referred to as the “Prior Plans.” No further grants can be made under the Prior Plans. The terms and conditions governing existing options under the Prior Plans will continue to apply to the options outstanding under those plans. In 2014, we began issuing TSR-based performance share awards. These TSR awards will be earned on the basis of our total shareholder return measured against the total shareholder return of companies in the Standard & Poor’s Small Cap 600 Index (“S&P 600”) over a three-year period. 2006 Equity Plan RSUs and Dividend Equivalent Rights We award RSUs to eligible employees and our directors (each, a “Grantee”) that entitle the Grantee to receive shares of our common stock as the units vest based on service. In general, the receipt of RSUs is subject to the Grantee’s continuing employment or service as a director, as the case may be. RSUs granted to eligible employees generally vest with respect to 50% of the underlying award on the second and fourth anniversary of the award. RSUs granted to directors vest over three years. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the Grantee’s service period. RSUs are credited with dividend equivalent rights that are converted to RSUs at the fair market value of our common stock on the dates the dividend payments are made and are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying award. RSU activity during 2014 is summarized below:
Total unrecognized compensation cost (net of estimated forfeitures) related to nonvested RSUs at October 31, 2014 was $18.5 million. The cost is expected to be expensed ratably over a weighted-average vesting period of 2.8 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of the nonvested and vested RSUs as of October 31, 2014 was $38.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively. Stock Options Typically, stock options vest and become exercisable at a rate of 25% per year beginning one year after date of grant. However, terms of stock options can vary, and certain stock options granted on March 31, 2010 and January 10, 2011 will vest on the fifth anniversary of the award. Options typically expire seven years after the date of grant. Forfeitures are estimated on the date of grant based on historical forfeiture rates. The adjustment of the forfeiture rate may result in a cumulative adjustment in any period in which it is changed. Stock option activity during 2014 is summarized below:
Total unrecognized share-based compensation cost (net of estimated forfeitures) related to nonvested stock option awards at October 31, 2014 was $2.5 million. The cost is expected to be expensed ratably over a weighted-average vesting period of 2.0 years. Performance Shares and Dividend Equivalent Rights Performance shares consist of a contingent right to receive shares of our common stock based on performance targets adopted by our Compensation Committee. Performance shares are credited with dividend equivalent rights that will be converted to performance shares at the fair market value of our common stock beginning after the performance targets have been satisfied and are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying award. For certain performance share awards, the number of performance shares that will vest is based on pre-established internal financial performance targets and typically a three-year service and performance period. Vesting of 0% to 150% of the indicated shares may occur depending on the extent to which internal targets are achieved. For TSR awards, the number of performance shares that will vest is based on our total shareholder return relative to the S&P 600 over the respective three-year performance period. Vesting of 0% to 150% of the awards originally granted may occur depending on our relative total shareholder return performance over the performance period. Performance share activity, including TSR performance shares awarded during 2014, is summarized below:
Total unrecognized compensation cost (net of estimated forfeitures) related to all nonvested performance shares at October 31, 2014 was $10.1 million. The cost is expected to be expensed ratably over a weighted-average vesting period of 1.9 years. Except for TSR performance shares, these costs are based on estimated achievement of performance targets and estimated costs will be reevaluated periodically. For our TSR performance shares, these costs are based on the fair value of awards at the grant date and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period of 3 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of the nonvested and vested performance shares as of October 31, 2014 was $29.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Method of Accounting and Our Assumptions In prior years, we used the Black-Scholes options-pricing model to estimate the grant date fair value of stock option grants. In 2014, we used the Monte Carlo simulation valuation technique to estimate the fair value of the TSR performance share grants. The assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation model for 2014 and the Black-Scholes options-pricing model for 2013 and 2012 are shown in the table below.
(1) For TSR awards valued under the Monte Carlo simulation model, the expected life represents the remaining performance period of the awards. For stock options valued under the Black-Scholes options-pricing model, the expected life is based on observed historical exercise patterns of the previously granted options adjusted to reflect the change in vesting and expiration dates. (2) For the Monte Carlo simulation model, the expected volatility for each grant is determined based on the historical volatility of our common stock over a period equal to the remaining term of the performance period from the date of grant for all awards. For the Black-Scholes options-pricing model, the expected volatility is based on considerations of implied volatility from publicly traded and quoted options on our common stock and the historical volatility of our common stock. (3) The dividend yield is based on the historical dividend yield over the expected life of the awards granted. (4) For the Monte Carlo simulation and Black-Scholes options-pricing models, the risk-free interest rate is based on the continuous compounded yield on U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity Rates. For TSR awards valued under the Monte Carlo simulation model, the remaining term is determined over a period of time that is commensurate with the performance period from the grant date. For stock option awards valued under the Black-Scholes options-pricing models, the remaining term is equal to the expected term of the option. (5) The stock price is the closing price of our common stock on the valuation date. Prior Plans Age-Vested Plan Under the Age-Vested Plan, options are exercisable for 50% of the shares when the stock option holders reach their 61st birthdays and the remaining 50% become exercisable on their 64th birthdays. To the extent vested, the stock options may be exercised at any time prior to one year after termination of employment. Effective as of December 9, 2003, no further grants may be made under the plan. Time-Vested Plan Under the Time-Vested Plan, the stock options become exercisable at a rate of 20% of the shares per year beginning one year after the date of grant and expire ten years plus one month after the date of grant. As of May 2, 2006, no further grants are authorized under this plan. Price-Vested Plan Under the Price-Vested Plan, pre-defined vesting prices provide for accelerated vesting. If at the end of four years any of the stock price performance targets are not achieved, then the remaining stock options vest at the end of eight years from the date the stock options were granted. There have been no grants under this plan since the year ended October 31, 2005, therefore the remaining outstanding stock options vested on October 31, 2013, the eighth anniversary of the award. Stock options vesting during the first year following grant do not become exercisable until after the first anniversary of grant. The stock options expire ten years after the date of grant. As of May 2, 2006, no further grants are authorized. The combined plan activity for the Prior Plans during 2014 is summarized below:
Total unrecognized compensation cost (net of estimated forfeitures) related to nonvested stock options under the Age-Vested Plan at October 31, 2014 was $0.3 million. The cost is expected to be expensed ratably over a weighted-average vesting period of 7.6 years. As of October 31, 2014, all outstanding stock options under the Time-Vested and Price-Vested Plans are vested. Employee Stock Purchase Plan On March 9, 2004, our stockholders approved the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan”). The 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan was amended in March 2010 to increase the total shares of common stock authorized for issuance to 3,000,000. Effective May 1, 2006, the plan is no longer considered compensatory and the values of the awards are no longer treated as share-based compensation expense. Additionally, as of that date, the purchase price became 95% of the fair value of our common stock price on the last trading day of the month. Employees may designate up to 10% of their compensation for the purchase of stock, subject to a $25,000 annual limit. Employees are required to hold their shares for a minimum of six months from the date of purchase. The weighted average fair values of the purchase rights granted under the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended were $1.4 during 2014 and $1.1 during both of the years 2013 and 2012. During 2014, 2013, and 2012, 165,062 shares, 186,271 shares, and 200,108 shares of stock were issued under the plan at a price of $25.8, $21.3, and $19.9, respectively. The aggregate purchases were $4.3 million during 2014 and $4.0 million during both 2013 and 2012. At October 31, 2014, 402,881 shares remained unissued under the plan. |
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Income Taxes | INCOME TAXES Components of Income Tax Provision
Reconciliation of the U.S. Statutory Tax Rate to Annual Effective Tax Rate
The effective tax rate for 2014 was higher than the rate for 2013 primarily due to (a) the expiration of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (“WOTC”) as of December 31, 2013 and (b) the retroactive reinstatement of the WOTC for calendar year 2012, which occurred during the year ended October 31, 2013. The effective tax rate for 2013 was higher than the rate for 2012 due to a tax benefit included in 2012 of $6.9 million related to a re-measurement of certain unrecognized tax benefits and discrete adjustments of $1.9 million for employment-based tax credits. The impact of these benefits was partially offset by discrete tax benefits during 2013 of $4.1 million related to a retroactive reinstatement of federal employment-based tax credits. Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating loss carryforwards totaling $10.9 million at October 31, 2014 are being carried forward in a number of state jurisdictions where we are permitted to use tax operating losses from prior periods to reduce future taxable income. These operating losses will expire between 2015 and 2034. The valuation allowance represents the amount of tax benefits related to state net operating loss carryforwards that our management believes are not likely to be realized. We believe the remaining net deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realizable based on estimates of future taxable income. Unrecognized Tax Benefits At October 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, there was $78.6 million, $80.9 million, and $81.6 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized in the future, would impact our effective tax rate. We estimate that a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of up to approximately $8.0 million is reasonably possible over the next twelve months. At October 31, 2014 and 2013, accrued interest and penalties were $2.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively, During 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized interest and penalties of $0.9 million, $0.2 million, and $0.2 million, respectively. Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Jurisdictions We conduct business in all 50 states, significantly in California, Texas, and New York, as well as in various foreign jurisdictions. Our most significant income tax jurisdiction is the United States. The following table summarizes by entity the tax years that are either currently being examined or remain open for examination:
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Segment and Geographic Information | SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Segment Information Our reportable segments consist of: Janitorial, Facility Services, Parking, Security, Building & Energy Solutions, and Other. The accounting policies for our segments are the same as those disclosed within our significant accounting policies in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies.” Our management evaluates the performance of each reportable segment based on its respective operating profit results, which include the allocation of certain centrally incurred costs. Corporate expenses not allocated to segments, among other items, include:
Effective in the first quarter of 2014, certain operations were transferred between our Janitorial segment and our Other segment to better align activities conducted in the respective segments. The net impact of these changes on the reported revenues and operating profit for 2013 was a reclassification of $15.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively, from our Other segment to our Janitorial segment. The impact of these changes on the reported revenues and operating profit for 2012 was a reclassification of $3.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively, from our Janitorial segment to our Other segment. Additionally, certain sales and marketing costs associated with initiatives to expand our energy and government services were transferred from Corporate to our Building & Energy Solutions segment, resulting in a reclassification of expenses of $3.4 million and $2.1 million from Corporate to the Building & Energy Solutions segment for 2013 and 2012, respectively. Prior-period segment results have been restated to conform to these changes. Financial Information by Reportable Segment
* Excludes assets of discontinued operations of $0.4 million as of October 31, 2012.
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Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (the “Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation for segment reporting. See Note 16, “Segment and Geographic Information,” for more details. In addition, certain amounts in the prior year consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statements of cash flows have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Unless otherwise noted, all references to years are to our fiscal year, which ends on October 31. |
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Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The Financial Statements include the accounts of ABM and all of our consolidated subsidiaries. The Financial Statements also include ABM’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates, as discussed in the following significant accounting policies. These investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
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Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires our management to make certain estimates that affect the reported amounts. We base our estimates on historical experience, known or expected trends, independent valuations, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances based on information available as of the date of the issuance of these Financial Statements. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. We present the change in book cash overdrafts (i.e., negative book cash balances that have not been presented to the bank for payment) as cash flows from financing activities. |
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Trade Accounts Receivable | Trade Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable arise from services provided to our clients and are generally due and payable on terms varying from receipt of the invoice to net ninety days, excluding receivables from U.S. Government contracts, which generally have longer collection periods. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and generally do not bear interest. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We determine the past due status of trade accounts receivable based on contractual terms with each client. We evaluate the collectability of accounts receivable and determine the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts based on a variety of factors, including an analysis of the historical rate of credit losses or write-offs, specific client concerns, and known or expected trends. Our trade accounts receivable are reserved once an account is deemed uncollectible or after a period of twelve months, whichever is earlier, unless our management believes such amounts will ultimately be collectible |
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Sales Allowance | Sales Allowance Our sales allowance is an estimate for potential future losses on client receivables resulting from client credits. Our sales allowance is recorded as a reduction in revenues and an increase to the allowance for billing adjustments. Credits can result from client vacancy discounts, job cancellations, property damage, and other items. Our sales allowance estimate is based on an analysis of the historical rate of sales adjustments (credit memos, net of re-bills) and considers known current or expected trends. |
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Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates | Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates We own non-controlling interests (generally 20% to 50%) in certain affiliated entities that predominantly provide facility solutions to governmental and commercial clients, primarily in the United States and the Middle East. We account for such investments under the equity method of accounting. We evaluate our equity method investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of such investments may not be recoverable. The differences between the carrying amounts and the estimated fair values of equity method investments are recognized as an impairment loss when the loss is deemed to be other-than-temporary. |
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Investments in Auction Rate Securities | Investments in Auction Rate Securities Our investments in auction rate securities are classified as available for sale. Accordingly, auction rate securities are presented at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”). Declines in the fair value of available-for-sale securities below their cost or amortized cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings. The credit loss component of an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) is recorded in earnings in the period identified. We estimate the fair values utilizing a discounted cash flow model, which considers, among other factors, assumptions about: (1) the underlying collateral; (2) credit risks associated with the issuer; (3) contractual maturity; (4) credit enhancements associated with financial insurance guarantees, if any; and (5) assumptions about when, if ever, the security might be re-financed by the issuer or have a successful auction. We have classified all our auction rate security investments as noncurrent as we do not reasonably expect to liquidate the securities for cash within the next twelve months. Our determination of whether our auction rate securities are other-than-temporarily impaired is based on an evaluation of several factors, circumstances, and known or reasonably supportable trends including, but not limited to: (1) our intent to hold the securities; (2) our assessment that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities before recovering our cost basis; (3) expected defaults; (4) available ratings for the securities or the underlying collateral; (5) the rating of the associated guarantor (where applicable); (6) the nature and value of the underlying collateral expected to service the investment; (7) actual historical performance of the security in servicing its obligations; and (8) actuarial experience of the underlying re-insurance arrangement (where applicable), which in certain circumstances may have preferential rights to the underlying collateral. Our determination of whether an OTTI represents a credit loss is based upon the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis of the security. Significant assumptions include, but are not limited to: (1) default rates for the security and the mono-line insurer, if any (which are based on published historical default rates of similar securities and consideration of current market trends); and (2) the expected life of the security (which represents our view of when market efficiencies for securities may be restored). Adverse changes in any of these factors could result in additional declines in fair value and further OTTIs in the future. See Note 6, “Auction Rate Securities,” for additional information. |
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Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation expense includes depreciation of assets under capital leases. Assets under capital leases and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Depreciation is determined for financial reporting purposes by using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Repairs and maintenance are charged directly to expense as they are incurred. Major renewals or replacements that substantially extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated. When assets are sold or retired, their cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated financial statements. |
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Leases | Leases We enter into various noncancelable lease agreements for premises and equipment used in the normal course of business. We evaluate the lease agreement at the inception of the lease to determine whether the lease is an operating or capital lease. Certain of these leases include escalation clauses that adjust rental expense to reflect changes in price indices, as well as renewal options exercisable at our option. For operating leases, when such items are included in a lease agreement, we record rent expense evenly over the term of the lease. For operating leases with renewal options, we generally record rent expense on a straight-line basis over the initial noncancelable lease term. Capital leases are recorded as an asset and an obligation at an amount that is equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments over the lease term. Contingent rentals are applicable to leases of parking lots and garages and are primarily based on percentages of the gross receipts or other financial parameters attributable to the related facilities. Contingent rental expense is recorded in the period it becomes probable. We may also be required to make additional payments to reimburse the lessors for operating expenses such as real estate taxes, maintenance, utilities, and insurance, which are expensed as incurred. |
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Other Intangible Assets | Other Intangible Assets Other intangible assets primarily consist of acquired customer contracts and relationships that are amortized using the sum-of-the-years’-digits method over their useful lives, consistent with the estimated useful life considerations used in the determination of their fair values. The accelerated method of amortization reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the customer contracts and relationships intangible assets are expected to be realized. Other non-customer acquired intangibles are amortized using a straight-line method of amortization. |
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Costs Associated With Exit Activities | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Costs Associated With Exit Activities We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances occur, a recoverability test is performed comparing projected undiscounted cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of an asset or asset group to its carrying amount. If the projected undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount, an impairment is recorded for the excess of the carrying amount over the estimated fair value. The present value of costs associated with abandoned facilities, primarily future lease costs (net of expected sublease income), are charged to earnings when we have ceased using the specific location or when we terminate a lease contract in accordance with contractual terms. |
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Goodwill | Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess purchase price of acquired businesses over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We have elected to make the first day of our fiscal fourth quarter, August 1st, the annual impairment assessment date for goodwill. However, we could be required to evaluate the recoverability of goodwill prior to the annual assessment if we experience a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, or sale or disposition of a significant portion of one of our businesses. We test the carrying value of goodwill for impairment at a “reporting unit” level using a two-step approach. The first step of the process is to evaluate whether the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, which is an indicator that the goodwill assigned to that reporting unit may be impaired. In this case, a second step of impairment testing is performed to allocate the fair value of the reporting unit to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if it had just been acquired in a business combination, and as if the purchase price was equivalent to the fair value of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is referred to as the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is then compared to the actual carrying value of goodwill. If the implied fair value is less than the carrying value, we would be required to recognize an impairment loss for that excess. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments We account for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. Fair value is determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Authoritative guidance specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques depending on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) or reflect our own assumptions of market participant valuation (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three levels: Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets; Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets; and Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The authoritative guidance requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort. When available, we use unadjusted quoted market prices to measure fair value and classify such items within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based or independently-sourced market parameters, such as interest and currency rates and comparable transactions. Items valued using internally generated models are classified according to the lowest level input or value driver that is significant to the valuation. Thus, an item may be classified in Level 3 even though there may be inputs that are readily observable. If quoted market prices are not available, the valuation model used generally depends on the specific asset or liability being valued. Some assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, while other assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” for the fair value hierarchy table and for details on how we measure fair value for financial assets and liabilities. |
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Acquisitions | Acquisitions On the date of acquisition, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. The operating results generated by the acquired businesses are included in the consolidated statements of income from their respective dates of acquisition. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Our acquisitions may include contingent consideration that requires us to recognize the fair value of the estimated contingency at the time of the acquisition. Subsequent changes in the estimate of the amount to be paid or received under contingent consideration arrangements are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Amounts paid or received in excess of the amount recorded on the acquisition date are classified as operating activity cash flows, because the difference has entered into the determination of net income. Payments not exceeding the acquisition-date fair value of a contingent consideration liability arrangement are classified as cash flows used in financing activities. |
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Insurance Reserves | Insurance Reserves We use a combination of insured and self-insurance programs to cover workers’ compensation, general liability, property damage, and other insurable risks. Insurance claim liabilities represent our estimate of retained risks without regard to insurance coverage. Such risks consist of estimates of the loss that will ultimately be incurred on reported claims, as well as estimates of claims that have been incurred but not yet reported. With the assistance of third-party professionals, we periodically review our estimate of ultimate losses for “incurred but not reported” claim costs and adjust our required self-insurance reserves as appropriate. As part of this evaluation, we review the status of existing and new claim reserves as established by our third-party administrators. Our third-party administrators establish the case reserves based upon known factors related to the type and severity of the claims, demographic factors, legislative matters, and case law, as appropriate. We compare actual trends to expected trends and monitor claims developments. The specific case reserves estimated by the third-party administrators are provided to an actuary who assists us in projecting an actuarial estimate of the overall ultimate losses for our self-insured or high deductible programs, which includes the case reserves plus an actuarial estimate of reserves required for additional developments including “incurred but not reported” claim costs. We utilize the independent third-party administrator’s actuarial point estimate, reviewed by our management, to adjust our carried self-insurance reserves. In general, our reserves are recorded on an undiscounted basis. We allocate current-year insurance expense to our operating segments based upon their underlying exposures, while actuarial adjustments related to prior year claims are recorded within Corporate expenses. Claims are classified as current or long-term based on the expected settlement date. Estimated insurance recoveries related to recorded liabilities are reflected as assets in our consolidated balance sheets when we believe that the receipt of such amounts is probable. |
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Other Accrued Liabilities | Other Accrued Liabilities At October 31, 2014 and 2013, other accrued liabilities primarily consisted of accrued employee benefits, deferred revenue, progress billings in excess of costs related to fixed-price repair and refurbishment arrangements, dividends payable, accrued legal fees and settlements, and other accrued expenses. |
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Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition We earn revenue under various types of service contracts. In all forms of service provided by us, revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The various types of service contracts are described below. Monthly Fixed-Price Arrangements These arrangements are contracts in which the client agrees to pay a fixed fee every month over a specified contract term. A variation of a fixed-price arrangement is a square-foot arrangement, under which monthly billings are based on the actual square footage serviced. Cost-Plus Arrangements These arrangements are contracts in which the clients reimburse us for the agreed-upon amount of wages and benefits, payroll taxes, insurance charges, and other expenses associated with the contracted work, plus a profit margin. Transaction-Price Arrangements Transaction-price arrangements are agreements in which the clients are billed for each transaction performed on a monthly basis (e.g., wheelchair passengers served, aircrafts cleaned). Tag Services Tag work generally consists of supplemental services requested by clients outside of the standard service specification. Examples are cleanup after tenant moves, construction cleanup, flood cleanup, snow removal, and extermination services. Fixed-Price Repair and Refurbishment Arrangements Revenue is recognized on certain fixed-price repair and refurbishment arrangements using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, most often based on the cost-to-cost method. Under the percentage-of-completion method, revenues are recognized as the work progresses. The percentage of work completed is determined principally by comparing the actual costs incurred to date with the current estimate of total costs to complete. Under the percentage-of-completion method, recognition of profit is dependent upon the accuracy of a variety of estimates, including engineering progress, achievement of milestones, incentives, labor productivity, and cost estimates. Such estimates are based on various professional judgments made with respect to those factors and are subject to change as each project proceeds and new information becomes available. Revenue and gross profit are adjusted periodically for revisions in estimated total contract costs and values. Estimated losses are recorded when identified. Franchise Revenue We franchise certain engineering services under the Linc Network, TEGG, CurrentSAFE, and GreenHomes America brands through individual and area franchises. Initial franchise fees are recognized when we have performed substantially all initial services required by the franchise agreement. Continuing franchise royalty fees that are based on a percentage of the franchisees’ revenues are recognized in the period in which the revenue is reported to have occurred, whereas franchise fees charged to franchisees on a flat rate are recognized as earned. Direct (incremental) costs related to new franchise sales for which the revenue has not been recognized are deferred until the related revenue is recognized. Costs related to continuing franchise royalty fees are expensed as incurred. Parking Reimbursement One type of arrangement within our Parking business is a managed location arrangement, whereby we manage the underlying parking facility for the owner in exchange for a management fee. For these arrangements, we pass through revenues and expenses from managed locations to the facility owner under the terms and conditions of the contract. We report revenues and expenses, in equal amounts, for costs reimbursed from our managed locations. |
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Advertising | Advertising Advertising costs, which include marketing expenses related to our re-branding initiative, are expensed as incurred. |
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Share-Based Compensation | Share-Based Compensation Our outstanding share-based awards principally consist of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), stock options, and various performance share awards. The fair value of RSUs, stock options, and total shareholder return (“TSR”) performance share awards are expensed over the requisite service period. Other performance-based share awards are expensed over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of performance criteria. The fair value of RSUs and certain performance shares is determined based on the fair value of our stock price on the date of grant. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of our stock option grants. Since our TSR performance share awards are performance awards with a market condition, the fair value of these awards are determined using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. We record share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative expenses. |
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Taxes Collected from Clients and Remitted to Governmental Agencies | Taxes Collected from Clients and Remitted to Governmental Agencies We record taxes on client transactions due to governmental agencies as receivables and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. |
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Income Taxes | Income Taxes Our provision for income taxes is based on domestic and international statutory income tax rates in the tax jurisdictions where we operate, permanent differences between financial reporting and tax reporting, and available credits and incentives. Our most significant income tax jurisdiction is the United States. Differences in the timing of recognition of certain income and expenses for financial statements and for tax returns create temporary differences between financial reporting and tax filings. The tax effect of such temporary differences is reported as deferred income taxes. The deferred income taxes are classified as current or long-term based on the classification of the related asset or liability. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for recoverability quarterly. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of our management, it is more-likely-than-not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. All or a portion of the benefit of income tax positions is recognized only when we have made a determination that it is more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position and other factors. For tax positions that are determined as more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination, the tax benefit recognized is the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. |
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Net Income Per Common Share | Net Income Per Common Share Basic net income per common share is net income divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period, adjusted to include the assumed conversion of RSUs, vesting of performance shares, and exercise of stock options. |
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Contingencies and Litigation | Contingencies and Litigation We are a party to a variety of actions, proceedings, and legal, administrative, and other inquiries arising in the normal course of business relating to labor and employment, contracts, personal injury, and other matters. We accrue for loss contingencies when losses become probable and are reasonably estimable. If the reasonable estimate of the loss is a range and no amount within the range is a better estimate, the minimum amount of the range is recorded as a liability. Estimated costs of resolving contingencies, which include the use of third-party service providers, are accrued as the services are rendered. |
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(1) Represents fair value of trade accounts receivable, which for each of the Air Serv and BEST acquisitions includes a $0.4 million adjustment to gross contractual amounts that are expected to be uncollectible. The fair values of trade accounts receivable acquired in the HHA, GBM, Airco, Alpha, Calvert-Jones, TEGG, and Blackjack acquisitions approximate their respective contractual amounts. (2) The following table summarizes the weighted-average useful lives in years of the acquired other intangible assets, consisting primarily of customer contracts and relationships for each respective acquisition:
(3) The total amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $27.3 million. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments | The following table presents the fair value hierarchy, carrying amounts, and fair values of our financial instruments that are measured on a recurring basis and other select significant financial instruments as of October 31, 2014 and 2013:
(1) Represents investments held in a Rabbi trust associated with one of our deferred compensation plans, which we include in “Other assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the assets held in the funded deferred compensation plan is based on quoted market prices. See Note 11, “Employee Benefit Plans,” for further information. (2) For investments in auction rate securities, the fair values were based on discounted cash flow valuation models, primarily utilizing unobservable inputs, which we include in “Other investments” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 6, “Auction Rate Securities,” for the roll-forward of assets measured at fair value using significant unobservable Level 3 inputs and the sensitivity analysis of significant inputs. (3) Cash and cash equivalents are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. (4) Represents restricted insurance deposits that are used to collateralize our insurance obligations and are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. These insurance deposits were acquired as part of the OneSource Services Inc. acquisition, and are included in “Other assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 9, “Insurance,” for further information. (5) Represents interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. The fair values of the interest rate swaps are estimated based on the present value of the difference between expected cash flows calculated at the contracted interest rates and the expected cash flows at current market interest rates using observable benchmarks for LIBOR forward rates at the end of the period. The fair values of the interest rate swap liabilities are included in “Other liabilities” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 10, “Line of Credit,” for more information. (6) Our contingent consideration liability was incurred in connection with the acquisition of BEST in 2013. The contingent consideration liability is measured at fair value and is included in “Other liabilities” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value is based on a pre-defined forecasted adjusted income from operations using a probability weighted income approach and discounted using our fixed borrowing rate. See Note 4, “Acquisitions,” for further information. (7) Represents outstanding borrowings under our syndicated line of credit. Due to variable interest rates, the carrying value of outstanding borrowings under our line of credit approximates the fair value. See Note 10, “Line of Credit,” for further information. |
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Changes in Cost Basis and Fair Value of Auction Rate Securities | Changes in the Cost Basis and Fair Value of our Auction Rate Securities as of October 31, 2014 and 2013:
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(1) In connection with the transfer of certain operations between our Other segment and our Janitorial segment, we reallocated goodwill between the segments to align goodwill with the activities conducted in the respective segments. (2) Goodwill related to acquisitions is discussed in Note 4, “Acquisitions.” |
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Pension Plans | For plans that are not individually significant to us, the total amount of contributions is presented in the aggregate.
We were listed in the most currently available Forms 5500 of the following plans as providing more than 5 percent of total contributions for the plan years presented below.
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Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating Leases | uture Minimum Payments under our Noncancelable Operating and Capital Lease Agreements
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Summary of Total Compensation Expense and Related Income Tax Benefit in Connection with Share-Based Compensation Plans | The following table summarizes our total compensation expense and related income tax benefit in connection with our share-based compensation plans for 2014, 2013, and 2012.
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RSU Activity | RSU activity during 2014 is summarized below:
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Stock Option Activity | The combined plan activity for the Prior Plans during 2014 is summarized below:
Stock option activity during 2014 is summarized below:
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Performance Share Activity | Performance share activity, including TSR performance shares awarded during 2014, is summarized below:
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Assumptions Used in Option Valuation Model | The assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation model for 2014 and the Black-Scholes options-pricing model for 2013 and 2012 are shown in the table below.
(1) For TSR awards valued under the Monte Carlo simulation model, the expected life represents the remaining performance period of the awards. For stock options valued under the Black-Scholes options-pricing model, the expected life is based on observed historical exercise patterns of the previously granted options adjusted to reflect the change in vesting and expiration dates. (2) For the Monte Carlo simulation model, the expected volatility for each grant is determined based on the historical volatility of our common stock over a period equal to the remaining term of the performance period from the date of grant for all awards. For the Black-Scholes options-pricing model, the expected volatility is based on considerations of implied volatility from publicly traded and quoted options on our common stock and the historical volatility of our common stock. (3) The dividend yield is based on the historical dividend yield over the expected life of the awards granted. (4) For the Monte Carlo simulation and Black-Scholes options-pricing models, the risk-free interest rate is based on the continuous compounded yield on U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity Rates. For TSR awards valued under the Monte Carlo simulation model, the remaining term is determined over a period of time that is commensurate with the performance period from the grant date. For stock option awards valued under the Black-Scholes options-pricing models, the remaining term is equal to the expected term of the option. (5) The stock price is the closing price of our common stock on the valuation date. |
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Reconciliation of US Statutory Tax Rate to Annual Effective Tax Rate | Reconciliation of the U.S. Statutory Tax Rate to Annual Effective Tax Rate
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Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
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Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits | Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits
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Summary of Income Tax Examinations | The following table summarizes by entity the tax years that are either currently being examined or remain open for examination:
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Tabular disclosure of tax positions taken in the tax returns filed or to be filed for which it is more likely than not that the tax position will not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities (i.e., uncertain tax positions) and other types of income tax contingencies, including: (1) the policy on classification of interest and penalties; (2) a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning and end of the period; the total amount(s) of: (3) unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate, and (4) interest and penalties recognized in each of the income statement and balance sheet; (5) for positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts unrecognized will significantly change within 12 months of the reporting date the: (i) nature of the uncertainty, (ii) nature of the event that could occur that would cause the change, and (iii) an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change or a statement that an estimate of the range cannot be made; and (6) a description of tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of income tax examinations that an enterprise is currently subject to or that have been completed in the current period typically including a description of the examination, the jurisdiction conducting the examination, the tax year(s) under examination, the likelihood of an unfavorable settlement, the range of possible losses, the liability recorded, the increase or decrease in the liability from the prior period, and any penalties and interest that have been recorded. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Revenues by Geographic Region | Geographic Information Based on the Country in Which the Sale Originated
* Substantially all of our long-lived assets are related to United States operations. |
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Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of client accounted for more than 10% of consolidated revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Impairment loss | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Investments | 19,000,000 | 18,000,000 | |
Costs directly reimbursed from parking lot client | 306,100,000 | 302,400,000 | 305,700,000 |
Advertising expense | $ 8,200,000 | $ 8,000,000 | $ 5,900,000 |
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This item represents an other than temporary decline in value that has been recognized against an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the investment represents the amount of the write down which is or was reflected in earnings. The written down value is a new cost basis with the adjusted value of the investment becoming its new carrying value subject to the equity accounting method. Evidence of a loss in value might include, but would not necessarily be limited to, absence of an ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment or inability of the investee to sustain an earnings capacity which would justify the carrying amount of the investment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 3 years |
Computer equipment and software | Maximum
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Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 5 years |
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Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 3 years |
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Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 5 years |
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Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 10 years |
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Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 40 years |
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Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 5 years |
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Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 1 year 6 months |
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Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 10 years |
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Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations | $ 75.6 | $ 72.9 | $ 62.7 | ||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | 0 | 0 | (0.1) | ||||||||
Net income | $ 27.9 | $ 19.4 | $ 15.2 | $ 13.1 | $ 24.2 | $ 16.0 | $ 19.3 | $ 13.4 | $ 75.6 | $ 72.9 | $ 62.6 |
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding-Basic | 56.1 | 54.9 | 54.0 | ||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding-Diluted | 57.1 | 56.1 | 54.9 | ||||||||
Net income per common share | |||||||||||
Basic | $ 0.50 | $ 0.34 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.25 | $ 1.35 | $ 1.33 | $ 1.16 |
Diluted | $ 0.49 | $ 0.34 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.24 | $ 1.32 | $ 1.30 | $ 1.14 |
RSUs
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Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | ||||||||
Stock options
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Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||||||||
Performance shares
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Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Also defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net Income Per Common Share - Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share (Detail)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
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Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 01, 2014
GBM
|
Oct. 01, 2014
GBM
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Aug. 01, 2014
Airco
|
Aug. 01, 2014
Airco
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Mar. 01, 2014
Alpha
|
Oct. 31, 2014
Alpha
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Mar. 01, 2014
Alpha
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Sep. 01, 2013
BEST
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Oct. 31, 2014
BEST
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Sep. 01, 2013
BEST
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Aug. 01, 2013
Blackjack
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Aug. 01, 2013
Blackjack
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Nov. 01, 2012
Air Serv
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Oct. 31, 2014
Air Serv
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Nov. 01, 2012
Air Serv
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Nov. 01, 2012
HHA
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Nov. 01, 2012
HHA
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Nov. 01, 2012
Calvert-Jones
|
Nov. 01, 2012
Calvert-Jones
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May 01, 2012
TEGG
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May 01, 2012
TEGG
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Oct. 31, 2014
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business acquisition aggregate purchase price | $ 22.7 | $ 17.8 | $ 12.2 | $ 4.9 | $ 5.2 | $ 162.9 | $ 33.7 | $ 6.1 | $ 5.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration | 3.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of contingent consideration | 1.4 | [1] | 1.6 | [1] | 3.3 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Fair value of accounts receivables acquired | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reduction in contingent consideration | 0.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred consideration estimate value, high | 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business acquisition indemnification hold back amount | 11.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition related costs | $ 1.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Working capital adjustment to reduce or increase, as applicable, the total purchase price and consideration transferred. No definition available.
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Business Combination, Contingent Consideration No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
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Escrow deposit related to business combination. No definition available.
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This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
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Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions - Final Purchase Price and Related Allocations (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Nov. 01, 2012
Air Serv
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Oct. 31, 2014
Air Serv
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Nov. 01, 2012
Air Serv
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Nov. 01, 2012
HHA
|
Nov. 01, 2012
HHA
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Oct. 01, 2014
GBM
|
Oct. 01, 2014
GBM
|
Aug. 01, 2014
Airco
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Aug. 01, 2014
Airco
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Mar. 01, 2014
Alpha
|
Mar. 01, 2014
Alpha
|
Nov. 01, 2012
Calvert-Jones
|
Nov. 01, 2012
Calvert-Jones
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May 01, 2012
TEGG
|
May 01, 2012
TEGG
|
Aug. 01, 2013
Blackjack
|
Aug. 01, 2013
Blackjack
|
Sep. 01, 2013
BEST
|
Oct. 31, 2014
BEST
|
Sep. 01, 2013
BEST
|
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Purchase price: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash consideration | $ 162.9 | $ 33.7 | $ 19.4 | $ 17.8 | $ 12.2 | $ 6.1 | $ 5.7 | $ 5.2 | $ 2.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of contingent consideration | 1.4 | [1] | 1.6 | [1] | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Holdback liability | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total consideration | 162.9 | 33.7 | 22.7 | 17.8 | 12.2 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 4.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allocated to: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade accounts receivable | 52.7 | [2] | 3.2 | [2] | 9.7 | [2] | 3.2 | [2] | 4.6 | [2] | 1.6 | [2] | 0.3 | [2] | 4.6 | [2] | 1.2 | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other current and noncurrent assets | 16.2 | 2.2 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 16.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets | 44.6 | [3] | 15.0 | [3] | 1.7 | [3] | 7.1 | [3] | 3.3 | [3] | 2.6 | [3] | 2.2 | [3] | 0.9 | [3] | 1.4 | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 904.6 | 872.4 | 751.6 | 88.8 | [4] | 23.8 | [4] | 14.9 | [4] | 10.6 | [4] | 6.8 | [4] | 4.0 | [4] | 2.0 | [4] | 1.8 | [4] | 1.9 | [4] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets acquired | 219.0 | 44.3 | 32.0 | 22.3 | 15.3 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 5.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities assumed | (56.1) | (10.6) | (9.3) | (4.5) | (3.1) | (2.3) | (1.9) | (2.6) | (0.2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets acquired | 162.9 | 33.7 | 22.7 | 17.8 | 12.2 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 4.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Uncollectable receivable amount | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill, deductible for tax purposes | $ 27.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Definition
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Holdback Fair Value No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Other Current And Noncurrent Assets No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The amount of goodwill arising from a business combination that is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
For receivables acquired in a business combination, excluding certain loans and debt securities acquired in a transfer (as defined), this element represents the best estimate at the acquisition date of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected, by major class of receivable, such as loans, direct finance leases (as defined), and any other class of receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of assets acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount due from customers or clients for goods or services, including trade receivables, that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, and amounts due from others, including related parties expected to be converted to cash, sold or exchanged within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount recognized for assets, including goodwill, in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions - Weighted-average Useful Lives of Acquired Other Intangible Assets (Detail) (Other Identifiable Intangibles, Customer Contracts And Relationships)
|
0 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Nov. 01, 2012
Air Serv
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Nov. 01, 2012
HHA
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Oct. 01, 2014
GBM
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Aug. 01, 2014
Airco
|
Mar. 01, 2014
Alpha
|
Nov. 01, 2012
Calvert-Jones
|
May 01, 2012
TEGG
|
Aug. 01, 2013
Blackjack
|
Sep. 01, 2013
BEST
|
|
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||
Weighted-average amortization period for the acquired intangible assets | 14 years | 13 years | 10 years | 12 years | 9 years | 12 years | 14 years | 11 years | 9 years |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
|
Oct. 31, 2012
|
Oct. 31, 2011
|
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Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets held in funded deferred compensation plan | $ 5.4 | [1] | $ 5.4 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in auction rate securities | 13.0 | [2] | 13.0 | [2] | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value of recurring assets | 18.4 | 18.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 36.7 | [3] | 32.6 | [3] | 43.5 | 26.5 | ||||||||||||||
Insurance deposits | 11.5 | [4] | 28.5 | [4] | ||||||||||||||||
Other Select Financial Assets | 48.2 | 61.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Financial Assets | 66.6 | 79.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap | 0.2 | [5] | 0.2 | [5] | ||||||||||||||||
Contingent consideration liability | 1.4 | [6] | 1.6 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||
Line of credit | 319.8 | [7] | 314.9 | [7] | ||||||||||||||||
Total Financial Liabilities | 321.4 | 316.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Select Financial Assets Fair Value Disclosure | 48.2 | 61.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of recurring liabilities | 1.6 | 1.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value of Financial Liabilities | 321.4 | 316.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
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Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance deposits | 11.5 | [4] | 28.5 | [4] | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 36.7 | [3] | 32.6 | [3] | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
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Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Line of credit | 319.8 | [7] | 314.9 | [7] | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring Basis
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Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of recurring assets | 18.4 | 18.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of recurring liabilities | 1.6 | 1.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring Basis | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
|
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Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets held in funded deferred compensation plan | 5.4 | [1] | 5.4 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring Basis | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
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Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap | 0.2 | [5] | 0.2 | [5] | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring Basis | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
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Financial Instruments [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Contingent consideration liability | 1.4 | [6] | 1.6 | [6] | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in auction rate securities | $ 13.0 | [2] | $ 13.0 | [2] | ||||||||||||||||
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Financial Assets No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Other Select Financial Assets No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Other Select Financial Assets Fair Value Disclosure No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Total Financial Liabilities No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Total of debt securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading which are intended be sold or mature more than one year from the balance sheet date or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Fair value portion of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of assets held under deferred compensation agreements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Fair value of financial obligations, including, but not limited to, debt instruments, derivative liabilities, federal funds purchased and sold under agreements to repurchase, securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase, financial instruments sold not yet purchased, guarantees, line of credit, loans and notes payable, servicing liability, and trading liabilities. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Aggregation of the liabilities reported on the balance sheet measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the entity. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Fair value portion of contractual arrangement with a lender under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the noncurrent portion of long-term obligations drawn from a line of credit, which is a bank's commitment to make loans up to a specific amount. Examples of items that might be included in the application of this element may consist of letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdowns on the line. Includes short-term obligations that would normally be classified as current liabilities but for which (a) postbalance sheet date issuance of a long term obligation to refinance the short term obligation on a long term basis, or (b) the enterprise has entered into a financing agreement that clearly permits the enterprise to refinance the short-term obligation on a long term basis and the following conditions are met (1) the agreement does not expire within 1 year and is not cancelable by the lender except for violation of an objectively determinable provision, (2) no violation exists at the BS date, and (3) the lender has entered into the financing agreement is expected to be financially capable of honoring the agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
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Cash and equivalents whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Auction Rate Securities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
|
Oct. 31, 2012
|
|
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | |||
Number of different issuers the Company held investments in for auction rate securities | 3 | ||
Investments in auction rate securities, original principal amount | $ 15,000,000 | ||
Investments in auction rate securities, amortized cost basis | 13,000,000 | ||
Unrealized losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax | 0 | ||
Auction rate securities
|
|||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | |||
Unrealized losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax | 0 | ||
Other-than-temporary credit loss recognized in earnings | 0 | 0 | 300,000 |
Auction rate securities | Retained Earnings
|
|||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | |||
Total amount of other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) credit loss recognized | $ 2,000,000 | $ 2,000,000 |
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- Definition
This item represents the original cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, excluding adjustments such as accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of different issuers of the auction rate securities held by the Company. No definition available.
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- Definition
This item represents the cost of equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments for other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of unrealized gain (loss) on investments in debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of credit losses recognized in earnings related to debt securities held for which a portion of an other than temporary impairment (OTTI) was recognized in other comprehensive income (a component of shareholders' equity). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of other than temporary impairment losses on investments in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale which have been recognized in earnings during the period. Such impairment losses consist of other than temporary impairments (OTTI) on equity securities, credit losses on investments in debt securities, and when the entity intends to sell an impaired debt security or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the impaired debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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Auction Rate Securities - Significant Assumptions Used to Determine Fair Value of Auction Rate Securities (Detail)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Libor plus stated yield | 2.00% | 2.00% |
Yields | 2.15% | 2.15% |
Minimum
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Libor plus the stated discount rate | 0.28% | 0.33% |
Average expected lives | 4 years | 4 years |
Maximum
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||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Libor plus the stated discount rate | 4.06% | 3.01% |
Average expected lives | 10 years | 10 years |
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- Definition
The average expected life assumptions used to determine the fair value of auction rate securities. No definition available.
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- Definition
The discount rate over London Interbank Offered Rate assumptions used to determine the fair value of auction rate securities. No definition available.
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- Definition
The fixed yield used as an input in determining the fair value for one of the Company's auction rate securities. No definition available.
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- Definition
The fixed yield over London Interbank Offered Rate used as an input in determining the fair value for the one of the Company's auction rate securities. No definition available.
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Auction Rate Securities - Changes in Cost Basis and Fair Value of Auction Rate Securities (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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|||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | |||||||
Balance at beginning of year | $ 13.0 | [1] | |||||
Unrealized gains recorded in AOCL | 0 | (0.2) | (2.1) | ||||
Redemption of security by issuer | 0 | (5.0) | 0 | ||||
Balance at ending of year | 13.0 | [1] | 13.0 | [1] | |||
Cost Basis | Auction rate securities
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | |||||||
Balance at beginning of year | 18.0 | ||||||
Unrealized gains recorded in AOCL | 0 | ||||||
Redemption of security by issuer | (5.0) | ||||||
Balance at ending of year | 13.0 | ||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Auction rate securities
|
|||||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | |||||||
Balance at beginning of year | 17.8 | ||||||
Unrealized gains recorded in AOCL | (0.2) | ||||||
Redemption of security by issuer | (5.0) | ||||||
Balance at ending of year | $ 13.0 | $ 13.0 | |||||
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- Definition
Total of debt securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading which are intended be sold or mature more than one year from the balance sheet date or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before tax and reclassification adjustments of unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with maturities (principal being due), prepayments and calls (requests of early payments) on securities not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities which are classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ||||||
Computer equipment and software | $ 91.0 | $ 83.9 | ||||
Machinery and other equipment | 70.4 | 61.0 | ||||
Leasehold improvements | 22.3 | 23.2 | ||||
Transportation equipment | 16.8 | 13.6 | ||||
Buildings | 10.8 | 11.7 | ||||
Furniture and fixtures | 9.4 | 9.8 | ||||
Land | 1.3 | 1.5 | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total | 222.0 | 204.7 | ||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 138.6 | [1] | 127.5 | [1] | ||
Total | $ 83.4 | $ 77.2 | ||||
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- Definition
Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that include computer equipment and software, not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depreciation of building structures held for productive use including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depreciation of equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities. Examples include, but are not limited to, desks, chairs, tables, and bookcases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depletion of real estate held for productive use, excluding land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depreciation of additions or improvements to assets held under a lease arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depreciation of tangible personal property used to produce goods and services, including, but is not limited to, tools, dies and molds, computer and office equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of other physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
Depreciation expense | $ 30.5 | $ 31.8 | $ 29.4 |
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- Definition
The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Property, Plant and Equipment Capital Leases Included in Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
|
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||||
Capital leased assets, gross | $ 8.8 | $ 8.8 | ||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 138.6 | [1] | 127.5 | [1] | ||
Total capital leased assets, net of accumulated depreciation | 3.1 | 5.2 | ||||
Transportation equipment
|
||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||||
Capital leased assets, gross | 6.9 | 6.9 | ||||
Machinery and other equipment
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||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||||
Capital leased assets, gross | 1.2 | 1.2 | ||||
Computer equipment and software
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||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||||
Capital leased assets, gross | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||||
Furnitures and fixtures
|
||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||||
Capital leased assets, gross | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||||
Assets Held under Capital Leases
|
||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||||
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation | $ 5.7 | $ 3.6 | ||||
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- Definition
Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depreciation of leased physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total gross amount less the charge for the use of the long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total charge for the use of long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Assets - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||||||
Beginning Balance | $ 872.4 | $ 751.6 | ||||||
Acquisitions | 32.4 | [1] | 120.7 | [1] | ||||
Foreign Currency Translation | (0.2) | 0.1 | ||||||
Ending Balance | 904.6 | 872.4 | ||||||
Janitorial
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Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||||||
Beginning Balance | 473.3 | [2] | 467.4 | [2] | ||||
Acquisitions | 15.3 | [1],[2] | 5.9 | [1],[2] | ||||
Foreign Currency Translation | (0.2) | [2] | 0 | [2] | ||||
Ending Balance | 488.4 | [2] | 473.3 | [2] | ||||
Facility Services
|
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Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||||||
Beginning Balance | 72.6 | 72.6 | ||||||
Acquisitions | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Ending Balance | 72.6 | 72.6 | ||||||
Parking
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||||||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||||||
Beginning Balance | 69.2 | 69.2 | ||||||
Acquisitions | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Ending Balance | 69.2 | 69.2 | ||||||
Security
|
||||||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||||||
Beginning Balance | 49.9 | 49.9 | ||||||
Acquisitions | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Ending Balance | 49.9 | 49.9 | ||||||
Building & Energy Solutions
|
||||||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||||||
Beginning Balance | 119.7 | 90.2 | ||||||
Acquisitions | 17.7 | [1] | 29.5 | [1] | ||||
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Ending Balance | 137.4 | 119.7 | ||||||
Other
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||||||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||||||
Beginning Balance | 87.7 | [2] | 2.3 | [2] | ||||
Acquisitions | (0.6) | [1],[2] | 85.3 | [1],[2] | ||||
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | [2] | 0.1 | [2] | ||||
Ending Balance | $ 87.1 | [2] | $ 87.7 | [2] | ||||
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase (decrease) from foreign currency translation adjustments of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Assets - Other Intangible Assets, Net (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
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Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 271.7 | $ 259.9 |
Accumulated Amortization | (142.9) | (115.5) |
Total | 128.8 | 144.4 |
Customer contracts and relationships
|
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Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 265.3 | 253.8 |
Accumulated Amortization | (137.8) | (112.1) |
Total | 127.5 | 141.7 |
Trademarks and trade names
|
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Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Accumulated Amortization | (3.7) | (2.2) |
Total | 0.8 | 2.0 |
Contract rights and other
|
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Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 1.9 | 1.9 |
Accumulated Amortization | (1.4) | (1.2) |
Total | $ 0.5 | $ 0.7 |
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- Definition
Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Assets - Estimated Annual Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2014
|
|||
---|---|---|---|---|
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Estimated Amortization Expense 2015 | $ 24.4 | [1] | ||
Estimated Amortization Expense 2016 | 21.2 | [1] | ||
Estimated Amortization Expense 2017 | 18.7 | [1] | ||
Estimated Amortization Expense 2018 | 15.9 | [1] | ||
Estimated Amortization Expense 2019 | 13.3 | [1] | ||
Total Estimated Amortization Expense | $ 93.5 | [1] | ||
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- Definition
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expenses No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Insurance - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
|
Oct. 31, 2012
|
|
Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
Self insurance retention amount per-claim | $ 1.0 | ||
Commercial insurance policies coverage | 200.0 | ||
Insurance Policy Coverage, Property Damage | 75.0 | ||
Self-insurance reserve adjustments | (8.7) | 3.9 | 1.7 |
Insurance claim reserves | 349.7 | 358.0 | |
Estimated Insurance Recoveries | 66.4 | 68.7 | |
Corporate segment
|
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Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
Self-insurance reserve adjustments | 11.5 | 10.6 | 7.3 |
Minimum
|
|||
Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
Insurance deductibles per occurrence | 1.0 | ||
Maximum
|
|||
Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
Insurance deductibles per occurrence | 5.0 | ||
Medical and Dental Self Insurance Program
|
|||
Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
Insurance claim reserves | 4.8 | 7.0 | |
Medical and Dental Self Insurance Program | Maximum
|
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Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | |||
Self insurance retention amount per-claim | $ 0.4 |
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- Definition
The deductible amount related to claims under the commercial insurance policy coverage related to workers' compensation, general liability, automobile and property damage. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Insurance Policy Coverage, General Liability Losses No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Insurance Policy Coverage, Property Damage No definition available.
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- Definition
Self Insured Retention Amount Per Claim No definition available.
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- Definition
Self Insured Retention Amount Per Claim For Certain Employee Medical and Dental Programs No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts expected to be recovered under the terms of insurance contracts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) during the period in the carrying amount of accrued known and estimated losses incurred for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's' compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property. No definition available.
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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions) of accrued known and estimated losses incurred as of the balance sheet date for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Insurance - Standby Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Restricted Insurance Deposits Outstanding to Collateralize Self-Insurance Obligations (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
|
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Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||||||
Standby letters of credit | $ 114.9 | $ 100.6 | ||||
Surety bonds | 339.7 | |||||
Restricted insurance deposits | (11.5) | [1] | (28.5) | [1] | ||
Self Insurance Programs
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Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||||||
Standby letters of credit | 111.1 | 97.7 | ||||
Surety bonds | 52.5 | 40.5 | ||||
Restricted insurance deposits | 11.5 | 28.5 | ||||
Total | $ 175.1 | $ 166.7 | ||||
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Total collateral for self-insurance obligations. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of bonds, as of the end of the accounting period, issued by a second party, guaranteeing the fulfillment of the Company's obligations to a third party. In the event that the Company does not meet its obligations, the third party will recover its losses via the bond. No definition available.
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- Definition
The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Cash and equivalents whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Line of Credit - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
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Nov. 30, 2010
|
Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
|
Nov. 30, 2010
|
Oct. 31, 2014
Standby Letters of Credit
|
Nov. 30, 2010
Standby Letters of Credit
|
Nov. 30, 2010
Swing Line Loan
|
Dec. 11, 2013
Second Amendment
|
Oct. 31, 2012
Second Amendment
|
Dec. 11, 2013
Second Amendment
|
Dec. 11, 2013
Second Amendment
Minimum
|
Dec. 11, 2013
Second Amendment
Maximum
|
Oct. 31, 2014
Second Amendment
Maximum
|
Nov. 30, 2010
Second Amendment
Federal Funds Rate
|
Nov. 30, 2010
Second Amendment
One Month Eurodollar Rate
|
Nov. 30, 2010
Second Amendment
Base Rate
Minimum
|
Nov. 30, 2010
Second Amendment
Base Rate
Maximum
|
Nov. 30, 2010
Second Amendment
Eurodollar
Minimum
|
Nov. 30, 2010
Second Amendment
Eurodollar
Maximum
|
Oct. 31, 2014
Interest Rate Swap
|
Oct. 31, 2013
Interest Rate Swap
|
Oct. 31, 2014
Interest Rate Swap
Minimum
|
Oct. 31, 2014
Interest Rate Swap
Maximum
|
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Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit agreement term | 5 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 650.0 | $ 300.0 | $ 50.0 | $ 1,000.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date | Sep. 08, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Portion, Commitment Fee Percentage, Increase (Decrease) in Percentage | 0.025% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Syndicated line of credit, increased capacity | 650.0 | 800.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Variable rate | 0.50% | 1.00% | 0.00% | 0.75% | 1.00% | 1.75% | |||||||||||||||||
Percentage of commitment fee on the unused portion of the Facility | 0.20% | 0.275% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Covenants maximum leverage ratio | 3.25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio | 1.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated net worth | 570.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated net income earned | 50.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Aggregate increases in stockholders' equity | 100.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Line of credit, amount outstanding | 319.8 | 314.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Standby letters of credit | 114.9 | 100.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Line of credit, borrowing capacity currently available | 365.3 | 234.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Notional amount | 155.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 0.44% | 0.47% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax | 0.2 | 0.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized net loss related to the interest rate swap contract | $ 0.1 |
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Amount Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss from Cash Flow Hedges Effect Gross No definition available.
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Amount Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss from Cash Flow Hedges Effect Net Of Tax No definition available.
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The financial covenant pertaining to the minimum consolidated net worth. No definition available.
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Debt Instrument Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Minimum No definition available.
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Debt Instrument Covenant, Total Leverage Ratio, Maximum No definition available.
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Line of Credit Facility, Unused Portion, Commitment Fee Percentage, Increase (Decrease) in Percentage No definition available.
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The financial covenant pertaining to the minimum consolidated net worth, as it relates to stockholders equity. No definition available.
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The financial covenant pertaining to the minimum consolidated net worth, as it relates to net income earned each full fiscal quarter. No definition available.
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Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. No definition available.
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Period of time between issuance and maturity of debt instrument, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative. No definition available.
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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the current and noncurrent portions of long-term obligations drawn from a line of credit, which is a bank's commitment to make loans up to a specific amount. Examples of items that might be included in the application of this element may consist of letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdowns on the line. Includes short-term obligations that would normally be classified as current liabilities but for which (a) postbalance sheet date issuance of a long term obligation to refinance the short term obligation on a long term basis, or (b) the enterprise has entered into a financing agreement that clearly permits the enterprise to refinance the short-term obligation on a long term basis and the following conditions are met (1) the agreement does not expire within 1 year and is not cancelable by the lender except for violation of an objectively determinable provision, (2) no violation exists at the BS date, and (3) the lender has entered into the financing agreement is expected to be financially capable of honoring the agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current borrowing capacity under the credit facility considering any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed (for example, borrowings may be limited by the amount of current assets), but without considering any amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date the credit facility terminates, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility. No definition available.
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Employee Benefit Plans - Defined Benefit Plans (Details) (Defined Benefit Plans, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] | |||
Net obligation recognized in Balance Sheet | $ 8.2 | $ 10.0 | |
Projected benefit obligations in the aggregate | 16.0 | 17.6 | |
Fair value of plan assets | 7.8 | 7.6 | |
Expected return on plan assets | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Net periodic benefit cost | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Future benefit payments in aggregate | $ 10.3 | ||
Equities
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] | |||
Investments of plan assets | 53.00% | ||
Fixed Income Funds
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] | |||
Investments of plan assets | 30.00% | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] | |||
Investments of plan assets | 17.00% |
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Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Aggregate No definition available.
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The aggregate net amount recognized in the balance sheet associated with the defined benefit plan(s). Will normally be the same as the Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan, Total. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate projected benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Target allocation of investments of this type to total plan assets presented on a weighted average basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans - Deferred Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||||||
Fair value of the assets held in the Rabbi Trust | $ 5.4 | [1] | $ 5.4 | [1] | |||
Deferred Compensation Plan
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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||||||
Total long-term liability of all deferred compensation plans | 17.8 | 17.0 | |||||
Deferred Compensation Plan | OneSource Services Inc
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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||||||
Aggregate expense recognized under deferred compensation plans | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||||
Rabbi Trust
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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||||||
Fair value of the assets held in the Rabbi Trust | $ 5.4 | [1] | $ 5.4 | ||||
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The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements payable beyond one year (or the operating cycle, if longer). No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of assets held under deferred compensation agreements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Defined Contribution Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Number of 401(k) savings plans | 5 | ||
Defined Contribution Pension Plan 401k
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized | $ 10.8 | $ 9.9 | $ 9.0 |
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Number of Defined Contribution Plans No definition available.
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The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Contributions by the Company | $ 62.9 | $ 59.3 | $ 58.7 | |||
Building Service 32BJ Pension Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Employee Identification Number | 131879376 | |||||
Pension Plan Number | 001 | |||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Red | Red | ||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status Date | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | ||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | Implemented | |||||
Contributions by the Company | 14.3 | 13.7 | 14.6 | |||
Surcharge Imposed | No | |||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | Dec. 31, 2015 | |||||
Central Pension Fund of the IUOE & Participating Employers
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Employee Identification Number | 366052390 | |||||
Pension Plan Number | 001 | |||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Green | Green | ||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status Date | Jan. 31, 2014 | Jan. 31, 2013 | ||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | NA | [1] | ||||
Contributions by the Company | 9.8 | 9.7 | 10.2 | |||
Surcharge Imposed | NA | [1] | ||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | Mar. 05, 2015 | |||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | Oct. 31, 2016 | |||||
Local 25 SEIU & Participating Employers Pension Trust
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Employee Identification Number | 366486542 | |||||
Pension Plan Number | 001 | |||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Green | Green | ||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status Date | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | ||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | NA | [1] | ||||
Contributions by the Company | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.5 | |||
Surcharge Imposed | NA | [1] | ||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | Apr. 05, 2015 | |||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | Apr. 24, 2016 | |||||
S.E.I.U. National Industry Pension Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Employee Identification Number | 526148540 | |||||
Pension Plan Number | 001 | |||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Red | Red | ||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status Date | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | Implemented | |||||
Contributions by the Company | 5.9 | 5.3 | 4.2 | |||
Surcharge Imposed | Yes | |||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | Jun. 30, 2015 | |||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | Dec. 31, 2016 | |||||
IUOE Stationary Engineers Local 39 Pension Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Employee Identification Number | 946118939 | |||||
Pension Plan Number | 001 | |||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Green | Green | ||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status Date | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | NA | [1] | ||||
Contributions by the Company | 5.6 | 5.2 | 5.7 | |||
Surcharge Imposed | NA | [1] | ||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | Jan. 31, 2016 | |||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | Feb. 28, 2018 | |||||
Local 68 Engineers Union Pension Plan
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Employee Identification Number | 510176618 | |||||
Pension Plan Number | 001 | |||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Yellow | Green | ||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status Date | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | ||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | Implemented | |||||
Contributions by the Company | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 | |||
Surcharge Imposed | NA | [1] | ||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | Jun. 15, 2015 | |||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | Aug. 31, 2018 | |||||
Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ, District 36 Building Operators Pension Trust Fund
|
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Employee Identification Number | 236546776 | |||||
Pension Plan Number | 001 | |||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Yellow | Yellow | ||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status Date | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | Implemented | |||||
Contributions by the Company | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.1 | |||
Surcharge Imposed | NA | [1] | ||||
IUOE Local 30 Pension Fund
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Employee Identification Number | 516045848 | |||||
Pension Plan Number | 001 | |||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Green | Green | ||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status Date | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | NA | [1] | ||||
Contributions by the Company | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | |||
Surcharge Imposed | NA | [1] | ||||
Other Plans
|
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Contributions by the Company | $ 14.2 | $ 11.9 | $ 9.7 | |||
Minimum
|
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Green Zone Multiemployer Plan Funded Percentage | 80.00% | 80.00% | ||||
Maximum
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||
Yellow Zone Multiemployer Plans Funded Percentage | 80.00% | 80.00% | ||||
Red Zone Multiemployer Plans Funded Percentage | 65.00% | 65.00% | ||||
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Green Zone Multiemployer Plan Funded Percentage No definition available.
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Red Zone Multiemployer Plans Funded Percentage No definition available.
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- Definition
Yellow Zone Multiemployer Plans Funded Percentage No definition available.
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- Definition
The Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Three digit plan number for a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of contributions made to multiemployer plans by the employer. A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate the multiemployer plan's certified zone status as currently required by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 or a subsequent amendment thereof. The zone status categories are red (critical status), orange (seriously endangered), yellow (endangered), and green (none of the above). The acceptable values are "red", "orange", "yellow", "green", "other", and "NA". A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Date of the multiemployer plan's year end to which the certified zone status relates, in CCYY-MM-DD format. A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Expiration date of the collective bargaining arrangement requiring contributions to the multiemployer plan that will expire first in a group of associated collective bargaining arrangements, in CCYY-MM-DD format. A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Expiration date of the collective bargaining arrangement requiring contributions to the multiemployer plan that will expire last in a group of associated collective bargaining arrangements, in CCYY-MM-DD format. A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Indicate whether a funding improvement plan or rehabilitation plan has been implemented or is pending for a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. The acceptable values are "no", "pending", "implemented", "other", and "NA". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Indicate whether the employer paid a surcharge to the pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. The acceptable values are "no", "yes", and "NA". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
|
Oct. 31, 2012
|
|
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Contributions by the Company | $ 62.9 | $ 59.3 | $ 58.7 |
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
|
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Contributions by the Company | $ 220.0 | $ 204.9 | $ 196.7 |
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- Definition
Amount of contributions made to multiemployer plans by the employer. A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Lease Commitments (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2014
|
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Capital Lease Commitments | ||||||
October 31, 2015 | $ 2.0 | |||||
October 31, 2016 | 0.7 | |||||
October 31, 2017 | 0.1 | |||||
October 31, 2018 | 0 | |||||
October 31, 2019 | 0 | |||||
Thereafter | 0 | |||||
Total minimum lease commitments | 2.8 | [1] | ||||
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | ||||||
October 31, 2015 | 77.7 | [2] | ||||
October 31, 2016 | 55.3 | [2] | ||||
October 31, 2017 | 46.4 | [2] | ||||
October 31, 2018 | 35.1 | [2] | ||||
October 31, 2019 | 19.9 | [2] | ||||
Thereafter | 32.3 | [2] | ||||
Total minimum lease commitments | 266.7 | [1],[2] | ||||
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Imputed Interest | 0.1 | |||||
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments | $ 2.7 | |||||
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- Definition
Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases due after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount necessary to reduce net minimum lease payments to present value for capital leases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Present value of minimum lease payments for capital leases net of executory costs, including amounts paid by the lessee to the lessor for insurance, maintenance and taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments and Contingencies - Rental Expense for Continuing Operations (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
|
Oct. 31, 2012
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Minimum rentals | $ 107.4 | $ 104.0 | $ 101.5 |
Contingent rentals | 28.5 | 30.2 | 32.5 |
Total | $ 135.9 | $ 134.2 | $ 134.0 |
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- Definition
The increases or decreases in lease payments that result from changes occurring after the inception of the lease in the factors (other than the passage of time) on which lease payments are based, except that any escalation of minimum lease payments relating to increases in construction or acquisition cost of the leased property or for increases in some measure of cost or value during the construction or preconstruction period, are excluded from contingent rentals. Contingent rentals also may include amounts for which the triggering events have not yet occurred or the specified targets for which have not yet been achieved (such as sales based percentage rent), but which events are considered probable of occurring or which specified targets are considered probable of being achieved. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the payments that the lessee is obligated to make or can be required to make in connection with a property under the terms of an agreement classified as an operating lease, excluding contingent rentals and a guarantee by the lessee of the lessor's debt and the lessee's obligation to pay (apart from the rental payments) executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases, including minimum and any contingent rent expense, net of related sublease income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
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0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2014
Effective date starting after October 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2014
Contract dispute, work performed by a third party administrative
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Jul. 31, 2012
Augustus
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Feb. 08, 2012
Augustus
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Oct. 31, 2014
Augustus
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Jul. 31, 2012
Augustus
Motion against others
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Jan. 14, 2013
Augustus
Motion against others
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Apr. 11, 2013
Bojorquez
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May 17, 2012
Bojorquez
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Surety bonds | $ 339,700,000 | $ 6,900,000 | |||||||||
Total letters of credit | 114,900,000 | 100,600,000 | |||||||||
Total guarantees | 30,400,000 | 37,000,000 | |||||||||
Loss contingency amount accrued for probable losses | 5,100,000 | 3,400,000 | |||||||||
Amount of reasonably possible losses, Minimum | 0 | ||||||||||
Amount of reasonably possible losses, Maximum | 98,800,000 | ||||||||||
Loss Contingency, estimate of possible loss | 94,200,000 | ||||||||||
Damages sought amount | 103,100,000 | 12,400,000 | 4,500,000 | ||||||||
Payment awarded to plaintiffs | $ 89,700,000 | $ 2,500,000 | $ 800,000 |
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- Definition
The amount of bonds, as of the end of the accounting period, issued by a second party, guaranteeing the fulfillment of the Company's obligations to a third party. In the event that the Company does not meet its obligations, the third party will recover its losses via the bond. No definition available.
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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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Amount of loss contingency liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Reflects the estimated amount of loss from the specified contingency as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The estimated maximum amount of possible loss from the contingency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The estimated minimum amount of possible loss from the contingency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Preferred and Common Stock - Additional information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Stock repurchased, number of shares | 800,000 | |
Stock repurchased, average price per share | $ 26.2 | |
Stock repurchased, value | $ 20.0 | |
Maximum
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Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 50.0 |
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- Definition
Stock repurchase average cost per share. No definition available.
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- Definition
The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and have not been retired and are not held in treasury. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized. No definition available.
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Summary of Total Compensation Expense and Related Income Tax Benefit (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |||
Share-based Compensation | $ 16.3 | $ 13.3 | $ 10.2 |
Income tax benefit | (6.8) | (5.5) | (4.2) |
Share based compensation expense net of tax | $ 9.5 | $ 7.8 | $ 6.0 |
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- Definition
The amount of expense, net of income tax, recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. No definition available.
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- Definition
The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
|
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Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |||
Shares issued upon exercise of options | 974,399 | 1,031,867 | 967,123 |
Total intrinsic value of shares exercised | $ 3.8 | $ 4.1 | $ 2.7 |
Total fair value of shares vested | $ 9.0 | $ 7.6 | $ 5.9 |
Weighted average grant date fair value of shares | $ 27.7 | $ 19.7 | $ 16.8 |
Authorized for issuance | 10,279,265 | ||
Shares available for award | 1,230,628 | ||
TSR awards, earned basis period | 3 years |
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- Definition
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Total Shareholder Return Awards, Earned Basis Period No definition available.
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of accumulated difference between fair value of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options exercised (or share units converted) into shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. No definition available.
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - RSU Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2014
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RSUs
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Percentage of the awards that vest per year | 50.00% |
Vesting period | 3 years |
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures | $ 18.5 |
Weighted-average vesting period | 2 years 9 months 20 days |
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding | 38.0 |
Aggregate intrinsic value of vested | 4.5 |
Stock options
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Percentage of the awards that vest per year | 25.00% |
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures | $ 2.5 |
Weighted-average vesting period | 2 years |
Options expire after the date of grant | 7 years |
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- Definition
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Share Units Outstanding Intrinsic Value No definition available.
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- Definition
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Share Units Vested Aggregate Intrinsic Value No definition available.
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- Definition
Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Period from grant date that an equity-based award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - RSU Activity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] | |||
Granted | $ 27.7 | $ 19.7 | $ 16.8 |
RSUs
|
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation | 0.1 | ||
Number of Shares | |||
Outstanding at beginning of the year | 1.4 | ||
Granted | 0.3 | ||
Issued (including .1 shares withheld for income taxes) | (0.2) | ||
Forfeited | (0.1) | ||
Outstanding at end of the year | 1.4 | ||
Vested at end of period | 0.2 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] | |||
Outstanding at beginning of the year | $ 21.7 | ||
Granted | $ 27.8 | ||
Issued (including .1 shares withheld for income taxes) | $ 19.8 | ||
Forfeited | $ 22.2 | ||
Outstanding at end of the year | $ 23.4 | ||
Vested at end of period | $ 20.1 |
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- Definition
The number of vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are vested as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that are vested at the end of the fiscal period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For net-share settlement of share-based awards when the employer settles employees' income tax withholding obligations, this element represents the number of shares the employees use to repay the employer. No definition available.
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Stock Option Narrative (Details) (Stock options, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Stock options
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Percentage of the awards that vest per year | 25.00% |
Options expire after the date of grant | 7 years |
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures | $ 2.5 |
Weighted-average vesting period | 2 years |
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- Definition
Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Period from grant date that an equity-based award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Stock Option Activity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2014
|
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Number of Shares | |
Outstanding at beginning of period | 1.6 |
Exercised | (0.4) |
Outstanding at end of period | 1.2 |
Vested and exercisable at end of period | 0.5 |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share | |
Outstanding at beginning of period | $ 21.6 |
Exercised | $ 20.9 |
Outstanding at end of period | $ 21.8 |
Exercisable at end of period | $ 20.2 |
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | |
Outstanding at end of period | 3 years 9 months 20 days |
Exercisable at end of period | 3 years 8 months 13 days |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at end of period | $ 7.2 |
Exercisable at end of period | $ 3.5 |
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Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable or convertible, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of exercisable share options (fully vested and expected to vest) that may be converted as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Performance Share Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2014
|
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Service period of TSR awards | 3 years |
Performance Based Shares
|
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures | $ 10.1 |
Weighted-average vesting period | 1 year 10 months 25 days |
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding | 29.5 |
Aggregate intrinsic value of vested | $ 0.2 |
Performance Based Shares | Minimum
|
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Percentage of the awards that vest per year | 0.00% |
Performance Based Shares | Maximum
|
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Percentage of the awards that vest per year | 150.00% |
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- Definition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, TSR Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition No definition available.
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- Definition
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Share Units Outstanding Intrinsic Value No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Share Units Vested Aggregate Intrinsic Value No definition available.
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- Definition
Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Performance Share Activity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
|
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Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | |||
Granted | $ 27.7 | $ 19.7 | $ 16.8 |
Performance Share Program
|
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Schedule Of Activity Related To Performance Share Units [Line Items] | |||
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation | 0.1 | ||
Number of Shares | |||
Outstanding at beginning of the year | 0.9 | ||
Granted | 0.4 | ||
Issued (including .1 shares withheld for income taxes) | (0.2) | ||
Outstanding at end of the year | 1.1 | ||
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | |||
Outstanding at beginning of the year | $ 22.3 | ||
Granted | $ 27.7 | ||
Issued (including .1 shares withheld for income taxes) | $ 25.0 | ||
Outstanding at end of the year | $ 23.9 |
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For net-share settlement of share-based awards when the employer settles employees' income tax withholding obligations, this element represents the number of shares the employees use to repay the employer. No definition available.
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Assumption Used in Option Valuation Model (Detail) (USD $)
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Expected life from the date of grant | 2 years 1 month 25 days | [1] | 5 years 4 months 13 days | [1] | 5 years 7 months 6 days | [1] | ||||||||||
Expected stock price volatility | 19.00% | [2] | 38.80% | [2] | 41.60% | [2] | ||||||||||
Expected dividend yield | 2.40% | [3] | 2.40% | [3] | 3.00% | [3] | ||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.60% | [4] | 1.80% | [4] | 0.80% | [4] | ||||||||||
Share Price | $ 26.6 | [5] | ||||||||||||||
Weighted average fair value of option grants | $ 7.5 | $ 5.3 | ||||||||||||||
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The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Price of a single share of a number of saleable stocks of a company. No definition available.
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Prior Plan Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Age-Vested Plan
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Vesting period | 1 year |
Time-Vested Plan
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Percentage of the awards that vest per year | 20.00% |
Vesting period | 1 year |
Price-Vested Plan
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Options expire after the date of grant | 10 years |
Price-Vested Plan | Minimum
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Vesting period | 4 years |
Price-Vested Plan | Maximum
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Vesting period | 8 years |
Age-Vested Plan
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures | $ 0.3 |
Weighted-average vesting period | 7 years 7 months 5 days |
Option Holders Reaching their 61st Birthday | Age-Vested Plan
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Percentage of the awards that vest per year | 50.00% |
Option Holders Reaching Their 64th Birthday | Age-Vested Plan
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Percentage of the awards that vest per year | 50.00% |
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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Period from grant date that an equity-based award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Prior Plan Activity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Number of Shares | |
Outstanding at beginning of period | 1.6 |
Exercised | (0.4) |
Outstanding at end of period | 1.2 |
Exercisable at end of period | 0.5 |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share | |
Outstanding at beginning of period | $ 21.6 |
Exercised | $ 20.9 |
Outstanding at end of period | $ 21.8 |
Exercisable at end of period | $ 20.2 |
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | |
Outstanding at end of period | 3 years 9 months 20 days |
Exercisable at end of period | 3 years 8 months 13 days |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at end of period | $ 7.2 |
Prior Plans [Member]
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Number of Shares | |
Outstanding at beginning of period | 0.8 |
Exercised | (0.2) |
Outstanding at end of period | 0.6 |
Exercisable at end of period | 0.4 |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share | |
Outstanding at beginning of period | $ 17.3 |
Exercised | $ 18.9 |
Outstanding at end of period | $ 16.8 |
Exercisable at end of period | $ 18.2 |
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | |
Outstanding at end of period | 17 years 9 months 19 days |
Exercisable at end of period | 9 years 2 months 13 days |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at end of period | 6.2 |
Exercisable at end of period | $ 3.6 |
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- Definition
The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable or convertible, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of fully vested and expected to vest options that are exercisable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of exercisable share options (fully vested and expected to vest) that may be converted as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2012
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Oct. 31, 2014
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Mar. 01, 2010
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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May 01, 2006
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||
Authorized for issuance | 10,279,265 | 3,000,000 | |||||
Percentage of purchase price of fair market value of the Company's common stock on the last trading day of the month | 95.00% | ||||||
Percentage of compensation to purchase | 10.00% | ||||||
Annual limit on purchase of stock | $ 25,000 | ||||||
Weighted average fair values of purchase rights | $ 1.4 | $ 1.1 | $ 1.1 | ||||
Shares of stock issued under the plan | 165,062 | 186,271 | 200,108 | ||||
Weighted average price | $ 25.8 | $ 21.3 | $ 19.9 | ||||
Aggregate purchases | $ 4,300,000 | $ 4,000,000 | $ 4,000,000 | ||||
Shares remaining unissued | 402,881 |
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The maximum percentage of an employees salary that may be withheld and contributed into the plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents the remaining balance of shares originally authorized for issue under the employee stock purchase plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
The percentage of fair market value at which an employee can purchase shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
The annual limit in which employees may contribute towards the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average price per share of common stock issued during the period as a result of an employee stock purchase plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents the weighted average fair value of each purchase right under the employee stock purchase plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of an employee stock purchase plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate change in value for stock issued during the period as a result of employee stock purchase plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Components of Income Before Income Taxes and Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Current: | |||
Federal | $ 36.2 | $ 15.3 | $ 9.7 |
State | 9.1 | 10.9 | 10.5 |
Foreign | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
Deferred: | |||
Federal | 0.8 | 10.0 | 11.1 |
State | 1.4 | 2.5 | (1.3) |
Provision for income taxes | $ 48.8 | $ 39.5 | $ 30.0 |
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- Definition
Amount of current federal tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of current foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of current state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of deferred federal income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of deferred state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Difference Between U.S. Statutory Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate (Detail)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 6.50% | 6.50% | 6.50% |
Federal and state tax credits | (2.60%) | (8.60%) | (5.50%) |
Impact of change in state tax rate | 0.10% | 0.50% | 1.20% |
Changes in uncertain tax positions | (1.70%) | (1.40%) | (7.20%) |
Nondeductible expenses and other, net | 1.90% | 3.10% | 2.40% |
Annual effective tax rate | 39.20% | 35.10% | 32.40% |
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Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable to pretax income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to changes in the income tax rates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to nondeductible expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to other adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations applicable to state and local income tax expense (benefit), net of federal tax expense (benefit). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to tax credits. Including, but not limited to, research credit, foreign tax credit, investment tax credit, and other tax credits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
state
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
Re-measurement of certain unrecognized tax benefits | $ 6.9 | ||
Other Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations | 4.1 | ||
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate | 78.6 | 80.9 | 81.6 |
Maximum decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that is reasonably possible | 8.0 | ||
Uncertain tax positions, interest and penalties accrued | 2.2 | 1.3 | |
Uncertain tax positions, interest and penalties recognized and expensed | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Number of states in which entity operates | 50 | ||
Additional
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Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
Other Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations | 1.9 | ||
State and Local Jurisdiction
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Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 10.9 |
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Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Re-Measurement of Certain Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Amount No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of states the entity operates in as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of other current and other deferred income tax expense (benefit) attributable to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of (increase) decrease reasonably possible in the estimated upper bound of the unrecognized tax benefit for a tax position taken or expected to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of expense for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
|
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Deferred tax assets: | ||
Self-insurance claims (net of recoverables) | $ 113.0 | $ 114.9 |
Deferred and other compensation | 35.6 | 33.6 |
Accounts receivable allowances | 3.7 | 3.9 |
Settlement liabilities | 2.0 | 0.6 |
Other accruals | 3.6 | 2.3 |
Other comprehensive income | 1.2 | 1.4 |
State taxes | 0.8 | 0.7 |
State net operating loss carryforwards | 7.1 | 8.1 |
Tax credits | 5.1 | 6.1 |
Other | 0.9 | 1.0 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Total | 173.0 | 172.6 |
Valuation allowance | (6.2) | (6.2) |
Total deferred tax assets | 166.8 | 166.4 |
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
Property, plant and equipment | (1.1) | (5.5) |
Goodwill and other acquired intangibles | (135.5) | (126.9) |
Total deferred tax liabilities | 136.6 | 132.4 |
Net deferred tax assets | $ 30.2 | $ 34.0 |
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible state and local operating loss carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from unrealized losses in other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from state taxes. No definition available.
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from all unused tax credit carryforwards which have been reduced by a valuation allowance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from compensation and benefits costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from the allowance for doubtful accounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from the estimated loss from legal settlements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from other reserves and accruals not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from estimated losses under self insurance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
|
Oct. 31, 2013
|
Oct. 31, 2012
|
|
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning balance | $ 87.6 | $ 88.4 | $ 95.9 |
Additions for tax positions related to the current year | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
Reductions for tax positions related to the current year | 0 | (0.6) | 0 |
Additions for tax positions related to prior years | 0 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years | 0 | (0.1) | (7.3) |
Reductions for expiration of statute of limitations | (3.2) | (1.5) | (0.1) |
Settlements | (0.3) | (0.9) | (1.6) |
Ending Balance | $ 85.5 | $ 87.6 | $ 88.4 |
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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in current period tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in current period tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment and Geographic Information - Reportable Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Jul. 31, 2014
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Apr. 30, 2014
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Jan. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Jul. 31, 2013
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Apr. 30, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ 1,298.9 | $ 1,276.1 | $ 1,231.3 | $ 1,226.5 | $ 1,236.8 | $ 1,216.8 | $ 1,173.6 | $ 1,182.1 | $ 5,032.8 | [1] | $ 4,809.3 | [1] | $ 4,300.3 | [1] | ||||||
Operating profit | 128.6 | 119.0 | 96.6 | |||||||||||||||||
Other-than-temporary impairment credit losses on auction rate security recognized in earnings | 0 | 0 | (0.3) | |||||||||||||||||
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net | 6.5 | 6.3 | 6.4 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (10.7) | (12.9) | (10.0) | |||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 124.4 | 112.4 | 92.7 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | 2,192.9 | 2,119.2 | 2,192.9 | 2,119.2 | ||||||||||||||||
Segment, Continuing Operations
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | 2,192.9 | [2] | 2,119.2 | [2] | 2,192.9 | [2] | 2,119.2 | [2] | 1,850.8 | [2] | ||||||||||
Janitorial
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 2,583.2 | 2,480.5 | 2,390.6 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | 144.4 | 135.4 | 135.4 | |||||||||||||||||
Janitorial | Segment, Continuing Operations
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | 952.8 | [2] | 887.5 | [2] | 952.8 | [2] | 887.5 | [2] | 861.2 | [2] | ||||||||||
Facility Services
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 599.3 | 609.4 | 576.1 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | 26.9 | 27.4 | 23.1 | |||||||||||||||||
Facility Services | Segment, Continuing Operations
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | 198.8 | [2] | 211.3 | [2] | 198.8 | [2] | 211.3 | [2] | 214.6 | [2] | ||||||||||
Parking
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 616.1 | 609.1 | 615.1 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | 30.9 | 27.5 | 26.2 | |||||||||||||||||
Parking | Segment, Continuing Operations
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | 140.6 | [2] | 141.9 | [2] | 140.6 | [2] | 141.9 | [2] | 153.6 | [2] | ||||||||||
Security
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 383.1 | 381.5 | 365.9 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | 12.5 | 13.0 | 7.8 | |||||||||||||||||
Security | Segment, Continuing Operations
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | 116.0 | [2] | 112.7 | [2] | 116.0 | [2] | 112.7 | [2] | 111.3 | [2] | ||||||||||
Building & Energy Solutions
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 483.8 | 401.5 | 348.3 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates | (6.6) | (6.2) | (3.4) | |||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | 23.1 | 15.3 | 10.2 | |||||||||||||||||
Building & Energy Solutions | Segment, Continuing Operations
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | 334.9 | [2] | 296.2 | [2] | 334.9 | [2] | 296.2 | [2] | 232.1 | [2] | ||||||||||
Other
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 367.3 | 326.4 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | 12.2 | 11.8 | 0.6 | |||||||||||||||||
Other | Segment, Continuing Operations
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | 224.4 | [2] | 231.9 | [2] | 224.4 | [2] | 231.9 | [2] | 2.6 | [2] | ||||||||||
Corporate
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | (114.8) | (105.2) | (103.3) | |||||||||||||||||
Corporate | Segment, Continuing Operations
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | 225.4 | [2] | 237.7 | [2] | 225.4 | [2] | 237.7 | [2] | 275.4 | [2] | ||||||||||
Revenue
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Prior period reclassification adjustment | 15.1 | 3.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating Profit
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Prior period reclassification adjustment | 0.8 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling and Marketing Expense
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Prior period reclassification adjustment | $ 3.4 | $ 2.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
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This item represents the segment proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. No definition available.
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount by which the fair value of an investment in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of a reclassification adjustment made to prior period financial statement amounts. No definition available.
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- Definition
Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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Segment and Geographic Information - Reportable Operating Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2012
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Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Assets of discontinued operations | $ 0.4 |
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- Definition
Amount classified as assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Reportable Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | $ 57.3 | $ 60.4 | $ 50.9 |
Capital Expenditures | 37.4 | 32.6 | 28.0 |
Janitorial
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 17.9 | 18.0 | 18.0 |
Capital Expenditures | 13.2 | 14.7 | 12.4 |
Facility Services
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 3.9 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Capital Expenditures | 0.1 | 0 | 0 |
Parking
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Capital Expenditures | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Security
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
Capital Expenditures | 0 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Building & Energy Solutions
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 11.4 | 11.3 | 8.8 |
Capital Expenditures | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
Other
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 11.9 | 11.5 | 0 |
Capital Expenditures | 5.1 | 2.4 | 0 |
Corporate
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 8.4 | 11.0 | 14.4 |
Capital Expenditures | $ 13.7 | $ 11.6 | $ 12.4 |
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- Definition
The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment and Geographic Information - Summary of Revenues by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Jul. 31, 2014
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Apr. 30, 2014
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Jan. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Jul. 31, 2013
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Apr. 30, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Geographic Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ 1,298.9 | $ 1,276.1 | $ 1,231.3 | $ 1,226.5 | $ 1,236.8 | $ 1,216.8 | $ 1,173.6 | $ 1,182.1 | $ 5,032.8 | [1] | $ 4,809.3 | [1] | $ 4,300.3 | [1] | ||
Domestic country
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Geographic Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 4,902.5 | [1] | 4,703.0 | [1] | 4,243.0 | [1] | ||||||||||
All other countries
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Geographic Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ 130.3 | [1] | $ 106.3 | [1] | $ 57.3 | [1] | ||||||||||
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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Jul. 31, 2014
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Apr. 30, 2014
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Jan. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Jul. 31, 2013
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Apr. 30, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ 1,298.9 | $ 1,276.1 | $ 1,231.3 | $ 1,226.5 | $ 1,236.8 | $ 1,216.8 | $ 1,173.6 | $ 1,182.1 | $ 5,032.8 | [1] | $ 4,809.3 | [1] | $ 4,300.3 | [1] | ||
Gross profit | 142.0 | 131.4 | 127.9 | 118.0 | 135.2 | 121.1 | 125.4 | 114.2 | ||||||||
Net income | $ 27.9 | $ 19.4 | $ 15.2 | $ 13.1 | $ 24.2 | $ 16.0 | $ 19.3 | $ 13.4 | $ 75.6 | $ 72.9 | $ 62.6 | |||||
Net income per common share-Basic (in usd per share) | $ 0.50 | $ 0.34 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.25 | $ 1.35 | $ 1.33 | $ 1.16 | |||||
Net income per common share-Diluted (in usd per share) | $ 0.49 | $ 0.34 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.24 | $ 1.32 | $ 1.30 | $ 1.14 | |||||
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- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Accounts receivable allowances
|
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Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | ||||||||
Balance Beginning of Year | $ 10.2 | $ 11.1 | $ 13.5 | |||||
Charges to Costs and Expenses | 18.5 | 21.0 | 14.6 | |||||
Write-offs/Allowance Taken | (18.1) | [1] | (21.9) | [1] | (17.0) | [1] | ||
Balance End of Year | 10.6 | 10.2 | 11.1 | |||||
Valuation allowance of deferred tax assets
|
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Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | ||||||||
Balance Beginning of Year | 6.2 | 6.0 | 5.8 | |||||
Charges to Costs and Expenses | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | |||||
Write-offs/Allowance Taken | (0.3) | [1] | (0.6) | [1] | (0.3) | [1] | ||
Balance End of Year | $ 6.2 | $ 6.2 | $ 6.0 | |||||
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Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to costs and expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of the deductions in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, representing receivables written off as uncollectible and portions of the reserves utilized, respectively. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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