Document and Entity Information - USD ($) |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 08, 2017 |
Apr. 30, 2017 |
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Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
Entity Registrant Name | ABM INDUSTRIES INC /DE/ | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000771497 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --10-31 | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2017 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2017 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Trading Symbol | ABM | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 65,514,281 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 2,389,186,450 |
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- 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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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount classified as assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount, after allocation of valuation allowances and deferred tax liability, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible differences and carryforwards, with jurisdictional netting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- 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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- 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 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount classified as liabilities attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt, classified as current. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs of long-term debt classified as noncurrent and excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of expenses incurred but not yet paid classified as other, due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of liabilities classified as other, due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- 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 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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 ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
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Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | |||||||
Trade accounts receivable, allowance | $ 25.5 | $ 15.9 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation | [1] | 136.4 | 163.4 | ||||
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization | [2] | $ 189.1 | $ 157.0 | ||||
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 | 65,502,568 | 55,599,322 | |||||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 65,502,568 | 55,599,322 | |||||
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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 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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- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- 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 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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- 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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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Income Statement [Abstract] | |||||
Revenues | [1] | $ 5,453.6 | $ 5,144.7 | $ 4,897.8 | |
Operating expenses | 4,881.2 | 4,603.4 | 4,392.3 | ||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 436.6 | 410.1 | 395.0 | ||
Restructuring and related expenses | 20.9 | 29.0 | 12.7 | ||
Amortization of intangible assets | 31.6 | 25.0 | 24.2 | ||
Impairment (recovery) loss | (18.5) | 22.5 | 0.0 | ||
Operating profit | 101.9 | 54.7 | 73.6 | ||
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net | 4.2 | 7.6 | 9.0 | ||
Interest expense | (19.2) | (10.4) | (10.2) | ||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 86.9 | 51.9 | 72.4 | ||
Income tax (provision) benefit | (8.8) | 10.4 | (18.3) | ||
Income from continuing operations | 78.1 | 62.3 | 54.1 | ||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | (74.3) | (5.1) | 22.2 | ||
Net income | 3.8 | 57.2 | 76.3 | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||
Foreign currency translation | 9.7 | (26.3) | (2.2) | ||
Other, net of taxes | 1.6 | (0.2) | (0.1) | ||
Comprehensive income | $ 15.2 | $ 30.7 | $ 74.0 | ||
Net income per common share — Basic | |||||
Income from continuing operations (usd per share) | $ 1.35 | $ 1.11 | $ 0.95 | ||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (usd per share) | (1.29) | (0.09) | 0.40 | ||
Net income (usd per share) | 0.07 | 1.02 | 1.35 | ||
Net income per common share — Diluted | |||||
Income from continuing operations (usd per share) | 1.34 | 1.09 | 0.94 | ||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (usd per share) | (1.27) | (0.09) | 0.39 | ||
Net income (usd per share) | $ 0.07 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.33 | ||
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding | |||||
Basic (in shares) | 57.7 | 56.3 | 56.7 | ||
Diluted (in shares) | 58.3 | 56.9 | 57.4 | ||
Dividends declared per common share (usd per share) | $ 0.68 | $ 0.66 | $ 0.640 | ||
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- Definition Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Other, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent No definition available.
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount, before tax, of (gain) loss recognized for the (reversal of write-down) write-down to fair value, less cost to sell, of a disposal group. Excludes discontinued operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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 Amount after tax of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations 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) derived from continuing operations during 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 Amount after tax of income (loss) from a discontinued operation attributable to the parent. Includes, but is not limited to, the income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, gain (loss) for reversal of write-down (write-down) to fair value, less cost to sell, and adjustments to a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Per basic share amount, after tax, of income (loss) from the day-to-day business activities of the discontinued operation and gain (loss) from the disposal of the discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Per diluted share amount, after tax, of income (loss) from the day-to-day business activities of the discontinued operation and gain (loss) from the disposal of the discontinued operation. 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 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 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 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 The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition 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, attributable to parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- 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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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
Total |
Common Stock |
Additional Paid-in Capital |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes |
Retained Earnings |
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Balance, beginning of year (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2014 | 55.7 | ||||
Balance, beginning of year at Oct. 31, 2014 | $ 0.6 | $ 274.1 | $ (2.8) | $ 696.9 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Stock issued in GCA Services acquisition, net of shares withheld for taxes (in shares) | 0.0 | ||||
Stock issued in GCA Services acquisition, net of shares withheld for taxes | $ 0.0 | 0.0 | |||
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 1.4 | ||||
Stock issued (taxes withheld) under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans | $ 0.0 | 18.3 | |||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | (1.0) | (1.0) | |||
Repurchase of common stock | $ (31.4) | $ 0.0 | (31.4) | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 14.5 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (2.3) | ||||
Net income | 76.3 | 76.3 | |||
Dividends | |||||
Common stock | (36.0) | ||||
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans | (0.7) | ||||
Balance, end of year (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2015 | 56.1 | ||||
Balance, end of year at Oct. 31, 2015 | $ 1,007.5 | $ 0.6 | 275.5 | (5.1) | 736.5 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Stock issued in GCA Services acquisition, net of shares withheld for taxes (in shares) | 0.0 | ||||
Stock issued in GCA Services acquisition, net of shares withheld for taxes | $ 0.0 | 0.0 | |||
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 0.9 | ||||
Stock issued (taxes withheld) under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans | $ 0.0 | 5.7 | |||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | (1.4) | (1.4) | |||
Repurchase of common stock | $ (46.6) | $ 0.0 | (46.6) | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 14.0 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (26.5) | ||||
Net income | 57.2 | 57.2 | |||
Dividends | |||||
Common stock | (36.9) | ||||
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans | (0.4) | ||||
Balance, end of year (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2016 | 55.6 | ||||
Balance, end of year at Oct. 31, 2016 | $ 974.0 | $ 0.6 | 248.6 | (31.6) | 756.4 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Stock issued in GCA Services acquisition, net of shares withheld for taxes (in shares) | 9.4 | ||||
Stock issued in GCA Services acquisition, net of shares withheld for taxes | $ 0.1 | 421.2 | |||
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 0.7 | ||||
Stock issued (taxes withheld) under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans | $ 0.0 | (0.1) | |||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | (0.2) | (0.2) | |||
Repurchase of common stock | $ (7.9) | $ 0.0 | (7.9) | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 13.3 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 11.3 | ||||
Net income | 3.8 | 3.8 | |||
Dividends | |||||
Common stock | (39.5) | ||||
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans | (0.6) | ||||
Balance, end of year (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2017 | 65.5 | ||||
Balance, end of year at Oct. 31, 2017 | $ 1,375.7 | $ 0.7 | $ 675.2 | $ (20.3) | $ 720.1 |
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- Definition Amount of increase to additional paid-in capital (APIC) from recognition of equity-based compensation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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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 Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of shares issued which are neither cancelled nor held in the treasury. No definition available.
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- Definition Number of shares of stock issued during the period pursuant to acquisitions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition Value of stock issued pursuant to acquisitions during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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 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 Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Cash flows from operating activities | |||||
Net income | $ 3.8 | $ 57.2 | $ 76.3 | ||
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | 74.3 | 5.1 | (22.2) | ||
Income from continuing operations | 78.1 | 62.3 | 54.1 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | [1] | 70.1 | 57.5 | 57.0 | |
Impairment (recovery) loss | (18.5) | 22.5 | 0.0 | ||
Deferred income taxes | (6.1) | (3.7) | 8.1 | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 13.3 | 14.0 | 14.2 | ||
Provision for bad debt | 4.1 | 12.9 | 2.7 | ||
Discount accretion on insurance claims | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||
Gain on sale of assets | (2.7) | (0.2) | (0.1) | ||
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net | (4.2) | (7.6) | (9.0) | ||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 5.7 | 8.2 | 6.5 | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: | |||||
Trade accounts receivable | (115.7) | (80.9) | (55.9) | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (6.4) | 0.0 | (1.4) | ||
Other noncurrent assets | (7.6) | (29.5) | 1.7 | ||
Trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | 74.4 | 15.4 | 44.3 | ||
Insurance claims | 33.5 | 33.6 | 37.4 | ||
Income taxes payable | (22.5) | 0.5 | (14.2) | ||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 6.0 | 5.2 | (0.2) | ||
Total adjustments | 23.6 | 48.2 | 91.4 | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations | 101.7 | 110.5 | 145.5 | ||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations | (96.1) | (27.0) | 0.9 | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 5.6 | 83.5 | 146.4 | ||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (57.2) | (44.0) | (26.5) | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 4.0 | 3.3 | 5.3 | ||
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired | (853.6) | (96.0) | (19.2) | ||
Proceeds from sale of business | 35.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
Proceeds from redemption of auction rate security | 0.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | ||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | (0.4) | 0.0 | (0.1) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations | (871.8) | (131.7) | (40.5) | ||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities of discontinued operations | 0.0 | (3.1) | 130.9 | ||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (871.8) | (134.8) | 90.4 | ||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||
(Taxes withheld) and proceeds from issuance of share-based compensation awards, net | (0.7) | ||||
(Taxes withheld) and proceeds from issuance of share-based compensation awards, net | 5.3 | 15.4 | |||
Incremental tax benefit from share-based compensation awards | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | ||
Repurchases of common stock | (7.9) | (46.6) | (31.4) | ||
Dividends paid | (39.5) | (36.9) | (36.0) | ||
Deferred financing costs paid | (18.7) | (0.1) | (0.9) | ||
Borrowings from credit facility | 1,880.1 | 1,052.3 | 958.3 | ||
Repayment of borrowings from credit facility | (957.2) | (942.0) | (1,120.1) | ||
Changes in book cash overdrafts | 15.8 | 0.7 | (7.3) | ||
Financing of energy savings performance contracts | 6.8 | 22.6 | 5.2 | ||
Repayment of capital lease obligations | (0.9) | (1.2) | (2.4) | ||
Payment of contingent consideration | (3.8) | (1.5) | 0.0 | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 874.0 | 52.6 | (216.9) | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1.5 | (3.3) | (1.1) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 9.3 | (2.0) | 18.8 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 53.5 | 55.5 | 36.7 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 62.8 | 53.5 | 55.5 | ||
Supplemental cash flow information | |||||
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received | 11.8 | 12.6 | 23.7 | ||
Interest paid on credit facility | 8.1 | 4.4 | 6.0 | ||
Non-cash investing and financing activities | |||||
Stock issued in GCA Services acquisition, net of shares withheld for taxes | $ 421.3 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | ||
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- Definition Payment For Contingent Consideration No definition available.
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of equity interests of the acquirer, including instruments or interests issued or issuable in consideration for the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition For the entity and the disposal group, cash includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. No definition available.
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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of investing activities of 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- 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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- Definition Amount, before tax, of (gain) loss recognized for the (reversal of write-down) write-down to fair value, less cost to sell, of a disposal group. Excludes discontinued operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) from the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of distribution received from equity method investee for return on investment, classified as operating activities. Excludes distribution for return of investment, classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets, including but not limited to property plant and equipment, intangible assets and equity in securities of subsidiaries or equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from a discontinued operation attributable to the parent. Includes, but is not limited to, the income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, gain (loss) for reversal of write-down (write-down) to fair value, less cost to sell, and adjustments to a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. 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 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in noncurrent assets classified as other. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in noncurrent operating liabilities classified as other. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses, and assets classified as other. 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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- Definition Amount of cash paid for interest. Includes, but is not limited to, payment to settle zero-coupon bond attributable to accreted interest of debt discount and debt instrument with insignificant coupon interest rate in relation to effective interest rate of borrowing attributable to accreted interest of debt discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of investing activities, excluding 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- 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 The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition The cash outflow for loan and debt issuance costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of cash outflow to satisfy an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- 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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- Definition The cash inflow from borrowings to finance the cost of construction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of cash inflow from issuance of shares under share-based compensation arrangement. Issuance includes, but is not limited to, exercise of stock options and similar instruments. 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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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount of cash inflow from the sale of other assets recognized in investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. 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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- References No definition available.
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
The Company and Nature of Operations | THE COMPANY AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “ABM,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”), is a leading provider of integrated facility solutions with a mission to make a difference, every person, every day. We are organized into five industry groups and one Technical Solutions segment: Through these groups, we offer janitorial, facilities engineering, parking, and specialized mechanical and electrical technical solutions, on a standalone basis or in combination. |
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies | BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (the “Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), specifically Regulation S-X and the instructions to Form 10-K. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to years are to our fiscal year, which ends on October 31. The Financial Statements include the accounts of ABM and all of our consolidated subsidiaries. We account for ABM’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates under the equity method of accounting. We include the results of acquired businesses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income from their respective acquisition dates. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. 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 we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. We round amounts in the Financial Statements to millions and calculate all percentages and per-share data from the underlying whole-dollar amounts. Thus, certain amounts may not foot, crossfoot, or recalculate based on reported numbers due to rounding. Government Services At October 31, 2016, the assets and liabilities of the Government Services business were classified as held-for-sale. As described in Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” we measured the held-for-sale assets at fair value until sold. On May 31, 2017, we completed the sale of this business for $35.5 million and recorded a pre-tax gain of $1.2 million. The gain on sale is reflected in impairment (recovery) loss in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The reported results for this business are through the date of sale. Future results could include run-off costs associated with this former business. Prior Year Reclassifications Effective November 1, 2016, we reorganized our reportable segments to reflect how we now manage our business by industry group. We have revised our prior period segment information to reflect this reorganization and a related reclassification of certain Corporate expenses. See Note 18, “Segment and Geographic Information,” for further details. Concurrent with the reorganization, we recategorized certain expenses that were historically included in operating expenses to selling, general and administrative expenses. To conform to the new categorization, we reclassified operating expenses of $20.0 million and $17.7 million for 2016 and 2015, respectively, to selling, general and administrative expenses. In addition, based on the terms of the agreement to sell the Government Services business, we reclassified certain of the prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and statements of cash flows from held-for-sale to held-and-used. Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid securities with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. As part of our cash management system, we use “zero balance” accounts to fund our disbursements. Under this system, at the end of each day the bank balance is zero, while the book balance is usually a negative amount due to reconciling items, such as outstanding checks. We report the changes in these book cash overdrafts as cash flows from financing activities. Trade Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable arise from services provided to our clients and are usually due and payable on varying terms from receipt of the invoice to net ninety days, with the exception of certain Technical Solutions project receivables that may have longer collection periods. These receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and normally do not bear interest. In addition, our trade accounts receivable include unbilled receivables that can include costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, as well as invoices for services that have been provided but are not yet billed. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical write-offs, known or expected trends, and the identification of specific balances deemed uncollectible. For the specifically identified balances, we establish the reserve upon the earlier of a client’s inability to meet its financial obligations or after a period of twelve months, unless our management believes such amounts will ultimately be collectible. Sales Allowance In connection with our service contracts, we periodically issue credit memos to our clients that are recorded as a reduction in revenues and an increase to the allowance for billing adjustments. These credits can result from client vacancy discounts, job cancellations, property damage, and other items. We estimate our potential future losses on these client receivables based on an analysis of the historical rate of sales adjustments (credit memos, net of re-bills) and known or expected trends. Other Current Assets At October 31, 2017 and 2016, other current assets primarily consisted of other receivables and short-term insurance recoverables. Other Investments At October 31, 2017 and 2016, 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. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the estimated fair value of the investment is less than its carrying amount and we determine that the impairment is other-than-temporary. At October 31, 2017 and 2016, our investments in unconsolidated affiliates were $9.3 million and $17.1 million, respectively. At October 31, 2016, a portion of these investments were classified as held for sale, as they related to our Government Services business. In connection with the held-for-sale classification, we recognized an impairment charge of $5.0 million to write down these investments to their estimated fair value in 2016, which we subsequently recovered in 2017. We did not recognize any impairment charges on these investments in 2017 or 2015. 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 recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”). On a quarterly basis, we analyze all auction rate securities that have unrealized losses for impairment consideration and assess the intent to sell such securities. If such intent exists, impaired securities are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and we recognize the entire difference between the auction rate security’s amortized cost and its fair value in earnings. We also consider if we may be required to sell the securities prior to the recovery of amortized cost, which may trigger an impairment charge. If these securities are considered impaired, we assess whether the amortized costs of the securities can be recovered by reviewing several factors, including credit risks associated with the issuer. If we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost of the security, we consider the security to be other-than-temporarily impaired, and record the difference between the security’s amortized costs and its recoverable amount in earnings and the difference between the security’s amortized cost and fair value in AOCL. Property, Plant and Equipment We record property, plant and equipment at cost. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred. In contrast, we capitalize major renewals or replacements that substantially extend the useful life of an asset. We determine depreciation for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
In addition, we depreciate assets under capital leases and leasehold improvements over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Upon retirement or sale of an asset, we remove the cost and accumulated depreciation from our consolidated balance sheets. When applicable, we record corresponding gains or losses within the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. 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. We account for rent expense under noncancelable operating leases with escalation clauses on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term. A deferred liability is recorded for the amount of the excess of straight-line rent expense over scheduled payments. We do not assume renewals in our determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured at lease inception. 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. We enter into leases of parking lots and garages that contain contingent payment provisions. Under these provisions, we pay contingent amounts in addition to base rent, primarily based on percentages of the gross receipts or other financial parameters attributable to the related facilities. We record contingent rent as it becomes probable that specified targets will be met. We record each capital lease 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. 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. This accelerated method of amortization reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits from the intangible assets of customer contracts and relationships are expected to be realized. We amortize other non-customer acquired intangibles using a straight-line method of amortization. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets 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 this occurs, a recoverability test is performed that compares the 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, we calculate an impairment loss. The impairment loss calculation compares the fair value, which is based on projected discounted cash flows, to the carrying value. We record an impairment loss if the carrying value exceeds the fair value. In 2016, we classified the long-lived assets of our Government Services business as held for sale. See Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” regarding the valuation of the held-for-sale long-lived assets of the former Government Services business in 2016 and 2017. 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 fourth quarter, August 1st, the annual impairment assessment date for goodwill. However, we could be required to evaluate the recoverability of goodwill more often if impairment indicators exist. We test the carrying value of goodwill for impairment at a “reporting unit” level. In 2017, we adopted Accounting Standards Update 2017-04, which allows us to test goodwill for impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment charge will be recorded for the difference between the fair value and carrying value, but it is limited to the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. In 2016, in connection with the held-for-sale classification of the former Government Services business, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $6.0 million. In accordance with the held for sale accounting guidance, we subsequently recovered this amount when we received an offer from a strategic buyer in 2017. We did not recognize any goodwill impairment charges in 2017 or 2015. Other Noncurrent Assets At October 31, 2017 and 2016, other noncurrent assets primarily consisted of long-term insurance recoverables, insurance and other long-term deposits, deferred charges, prepayments to carriers for future insurance claims, and federal energy savings performance contract receivables. Federal Energy Savings Performance Contract Receivables As part of our Technical Solutions business, we enter into Energy Savings Performance Contracts (“ESPCs”) with the federal government pursuant to which we agree to develop, design, engineer, and construct a project and guarantee that the project will satisfy agreed-upon performance standards. ESPC receivables represent the amount to be paid by various federal government agencies for work we have satisfactorily performed under specific ESPCs. We assign certain of our rights to receive those payments to unaffiliated third parties that provide construction financing, which we record as a liability, for such contracts. This construction financing is recorded as cash flows from financing activities, while the use of the cash received under these arrangements to pay project costs is classified as operating cash flows. The ESPC receivable is recognized as revenue as each project is constructed. Upon completion and acceptance of the project by the government and upon satisfaction of true sale criteria, the assigned ESPC receivable from the government and corresponding ESPC liability are eliminated from our consolidated financial statements. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of active markets for the identical assets or liabilities, such measurements involve developing assumptions based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the measurement date. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. Preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable; and Level 3 – Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable. We evaluate assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring and non-recurring basis to determine the appropriate level at which to classify them for each reporting period. Some non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis only in certain circumstances, including the event of impairment. See Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” for the fair value hierarchy table and for details on how we measure fair value for our assets and liabilities. Acquisitions We expense acquisition-related costs as incurred. On the date of the acquisition, we allocate the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values. Goodwill on the acquisition date is measured as the excess of the purchase price over the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. While we use our best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, our estimates are subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with corresponding adjustments to goodwill. We recognize subsequent changes in the estimate of the amount to be paid under contingent consideration arrangements in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Discontinued Operations In order to be reported within discontinued operations, our disposal of a component or a group of components must represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. We aggregate the results of operations for discontinued operations within a single line item on the income statement. General corporate overhead is not allocated to discontinued operations. We disclose any gain or loss that is recognized upon the disposition of a discontinued operation. Prior to disposition, we aggregate the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations and report the amounts on separate line items within the balance sheet. Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale Upon a business being classified as held for sale, we cease all depreciation and amortization related to the assets and record them at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. The assets and related liabilities of the business are separately presented on the consolidated balance sheets. We review all assets held for sale each reporting period to determine whether the existing carrying amounts are fully recoverable in comparison to estimated fair values. Insurance Reserves We use a combination of insured and self-insurance programs to cover workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, property damage, and other insurable risks. Insurance claim liabilities represent our estimate of retained risks without regard to insurance coverage. We retain a substantial portion of the risk related to certain workers’ compensation and medical claims. Liabilities associated with these losses include estimates of both claims filed and claims incurred but not reported (“IBNR Claims”). With the assistance of third-party actuaries, we periodically review our estimate of ultimate losses for IBNR Claims 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 third-party claims administrators. The third-party claims 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, such as IBNR Claims. We utilize the results of actuarial studies to estimate our insurance rates and insurance reserves for future periods and to adjust reserves, if appropriate, for prior years. In general, our insurance 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. We classify claims 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, 2017 and 2016, other accrued liabilities primarily consisted of employee benefits, deferred revenue, legal fees and settlements, progress billings in excess of costs, dividends payable, interest, rent payable, severance, insurance claims, current capital leases, and other accrued expenses. Other Noncurrent Liabilities At October 31, 2017 and 2016, other noncurrent liabilities primarily consisted of deferred rent, retirement plan liabilities, deferred compensation, long-term capital leases, and ESPC liabilities. Revenue Recognition We earn revenue under various types of service contracts. In all forms of service we provide, 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.
Management Reimbursement Revenue by Segment
Restructuring and Related Expenses Restructuring and related expenses include employee severance, lease exit costs, external support fees, and other costs. Our methodology to record these costs is described below: Severance As we do not have a past history of consistently providing severance benefits, we recognize severance costs for employees who do not have formal employment agreements when management has committed to a restructuring plan and communicated those actions to impacted employees, such that the employee is able to determine the type and amount of benefits that they will receive upon termination. In addition, if the employees are required to render service beyond the minimum retention period until they are terminated in order to receive the benefits, a liability is recognized ratably over the future service period. For employees with employment agreements, we accrue for these separation liabilities when it is probable that the impacted executives will be entitled to the benefits and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Noncancelable Leases and Contractual Obligations We record liabilities when we terminate a contract in accordance with the contract terms or when we exit the leased space. The expense for noncancelable leases is determined based on the fair value of remaining lease payments reduced by the fair value of estimated sublease income that could reasonably be obtained for the property, estimated using a present value technique. Other For other costs associated with exit and disposal activities, we recognize an expense at fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred. Advertising Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. During 2017, 2016, and 2015, advertising expense was $2.2 million, $2.1 million, and $2.8 million, respectively. Share-Based Compensation Our current share-based awards principally consist of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and various performance share awards. We recognize compensation costs associated with these awards in selling, general and administrative expenses. For RSUs and certain performance share awards, the amount of compensation cost is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued. Since our total shareholder return (“TSR”) performance share awards are performance awards with a market condition, the compensation costs associated with these awards are determined using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. For RSUs and TSR awards, compensation cost is recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award. We recognize compensation cost associated with other performance share awards over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of performance criteria. 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. Net Income Per Common Share Basic net income per common share is net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted to include the potential dilution from the conversion of RSUs, vesting of performance shares, and exercise of stock options. Contingencies and Litigation We are a party to a number of lawsuits, claims, and proceedings incident to the operation of our business, including those pertaining 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 class actions on behalf of a class or purported class of employees. 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. We recognize legal costs as an expense in the period incurred. Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for recoverability on a quarterly basis. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to its realizable value unless it is more likely than not that such asset will be realized. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
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Restructuring and Related Costs | RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED COSTS During the fourth quarter of 2015, our Board of Directors approved a comprehensive strategy intended to have a positive transformative effect on ABM (the “2020 Vision”). As part of the 2020 Vision, we identified key priorities to differentiate ABM in the marketplace, accelerate revenue growth for certain industry groups, and improve our margin profile. We do not expect to incur significant 2020 Vision restructuring and related expenses in the future. As described in Note 18, “Segment and Geographic Information,” we include restructuring and related costs within corporate expenses. Rollforward of Restructuring and Related Liabilities
We have incurred cumulative 2020 Vision restructuring and related charges of $62.5 million, including external support fees of $28.0 million, employee severance costs of $13.8 million, other project fees of $10.4 million, lease exit costs of $5.7 million, and asset impairment costs of $4.7 million. |
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Acquisitions | ACQUISITIONS Acquisition of GCA Services Group during 2017 On September 1, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of GCA Holding Corp., the indirect parent company of GCA Services Group (“GCA”), a provider of integrated facility services to educational institutions and commercial facilities, for a purchase price of approximately $1.3 billion. As a result of the acquisition, we are now a leading facility solutions provider in the Education market. As of September 1, 2017, the operations of GCA are included in our GCA Services segment. Consideration Transferred
(1)Certain of these shares are subject to registration rights. Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation Our preliminary purchase price allocation is based on information that is currently available, and we are continuing to evaluate the underlying inputs and assumptions used in our valuations. Accordingly, consideration and purchase price allocations are subject to, among other items: working capital adjustments; further analysis of tax accounts, including deferred tax liabilities; and final valuation of identifiable intangible assets.
(1) The gross amount of trade accounts receivable was $122.0 million, of which $3.9 million is expected to be uncollectible. (2) The amortization periods for the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for customer contracts and 2 years for trade names. (3)Goodwill is largely attributable to value we expect to obtain from long-term business growth, the established workforce, and buyer-specific synergies. This goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. Pro Forma Financial Information The following table presents our unaudited pro forma results for 2017 and 2016 as though the GCA acquisition occurred on November 1, 2015. The pro forma results include adjustments for the estimated amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, and the income tax impact of the pro forma adjustments at the statutory rate of 41%. These unaudited pro forma results do not reflect the cost of integration activities or benefits from expected revenue enhancements and synergies. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been achieved if the acquisition had been effective on November 1, 2015.
These unaudited pro forma results were adjusted to exclude $24.2 million of acquisition-related costs incurred during 2017, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Other 2017 Acquisitions Effective December 1, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Mechanical Solutions, Inc. (“MSI”), a provider of specialized HVAC, chiller, and plumbing services, for a purchase price of $12.6 million. The purchase price includes up to $1.0 million of undiscounted contingent consideration that is based on the expected achievement of certain pre-established revenue goals. See Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” regarding our valuation of contingent consideration liabilities. As of December 1, 2016, the operations of MSI are included in our Technical Solutions segment. Effective December 1, 2016, we also acquired all of the outstanding stock of OFJ Connections Ltd (“OFJ”), a provider of airport transportation services in the United Kingdom, for a purchase price of $6.3 million. As of December 1, 2016, the operations of OFJ are included in our Aviation segment. 2016 Acquisitions Effective September 30, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of BRBIBR Limited, a company which held all of the outstanding shares of 8 Solutions Ltd. (“8 Solutions”), a provider of technical cleaning services to data centers in the United Kingdom and certain other locations, for a purchase price of $16.1 million. As of September 30, 2016, the operations of 8 Solutions are included in our Business & Industry segment, and 8 Solutions has been renamed “ABM Critical Solutions Limited.” Effective December 1, 2015, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Westway Services Holdings (2014) Ltd. (“Westway”), a provider of technical services to clients in the United Kingdom, for a purchase price of $81.0 million. This acquisition expanded the geographical reach of our technical solutions business to the United Kingdom, resulting in the allocation of a significant portion of the purchase price to goodwill. As such, we recorded goodwill and intangible assets of $53.8 million and $22.5 million, respectively. The goodwill associated with this acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. As of December 1, 2015, the operations of Westway are included in our Technical Solutions segment. 2015 Acquisition Effective May 1, 2015, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of CTS Services/Facility Support Services (“CTS”), a provider of HVAC services and energy solutions in government, commercial, and industrial buildings, for a purchase price of $18.8 million. The purchase price included contingent consideration of $3.8 million that was based on the expected achievement of certain pre-established revenue goals. During 2017 the revenue-related target was achieved, resulting in payment to the seller. As of May 1, 2015, the operations of CTS are included in our Technical Solutions segment. Pro Forma and Other Financial Information Except for GCA, we do not present pro forma and other financial information for our other acquisitions, as they are not considered material business combinations individually or on a combined basis. |
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Discontinued Operations | DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On October 26, 2015, in connection with our 2020 Vision, we sold substantially all of the assets of our Security business to Universal Protection Service, L.P. for cash proceeds of $131.0 million, subject to a working capital adjustment. In connection with the sale, we recorded a $23.6 million gain, which was subsequently reduced by a $3.1 million working capital adjustment in 2016. Following the sale, we record all costs associated with this former business in discontinued operations. Such costs generally relate to litigation we retained and insurance reserves. In 2017, we incurred a net loss from discontinued operations of $74.3 million (a pretax loss of $123.7 million). As described in Note 14, “Commitments and Contingencies,” this loss primarily relates to the settlements of the Augustus and Karapetyan cases. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments | FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair Value Hierarchy of Our Financial Instruments Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
(1) Cash and cash equivalents are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. (2) Represents restricted deposits that are used to collateralize our insurance obligations and are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. These insurance deposits are included in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 11, “Insurance,” for further information. (3) Represents investments held in a Rabbi trust associated with one of our deferred compensation plans, which we include in “Other noncurrent 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 13, “Employee Benefit Plans,” for further information. (4) Represents gross outstanding borrowings under our syndicated line of credit and term loan. Due to variable interest rates, the carrying value of outstanding borrowings under our line of credit and term loan approximates the fair value. See Note 12, “Credit Facility,” 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. These interest rate swaps are included in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 12, “Credit Facility,” for further information. (6) The fair value of investments in auction rate securities is based on discounted cash flow valuation models, primarily utilizing unobservable inputs, including assumptions about the underlying collateral, credit risks associated with the issuer, credit enhancements associated with financial insurance guarantees, and the possibility of the security being re-financed by the issuer or having a successful auction. These amounts are included in “Other investments” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 8, “Auction Rate Securities,” for further information. (7) Certain of our acquisitions involve the payment of contingent consideration. The fair value of these liabilities is based on the expected achievement of certain pre-established revenue goals. At October 31, 2016, we had one contingent consideration liability included in “Other accrued liabilities” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. During 2017 the revenue-related target for that acquisition was achieved, resulting in the payment of $3.8 million to the seller. In connection with the MSI acquisition, we recorded one new contingent consideration liability during 2017, which is included in “Other noncurrent liabilities” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. During 2017 and 2016, we had no transfers of assets or liabilities between any of the above hierarchy levels. Non-Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis During 2016, we recorded impairment charges of $22.5 million, including both long-lived asset and goodwill impairment charges associated with the classification of the former Government Services business as held for sale. During the second quarter of 2017, we received an offer from a strategic buyer to purchase the Government Services business for approximately $35.0 million, which was higher than our previous estimate of fair value less costs to sell. As a result, we recorded a $17.4 million impairment recovery to adjust the fair value of certain previously impaired assets to the valuation of the assets as implied by the agreed-upon sales price, less estimated costs to sell. The initial measurement of the impairment and subsequent recovery represented Level 3 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. In addition, on November 1, 2016, we reorganized our reportable segments and goodwill reporting units. In connection with this reorganization, we performed a goodwill impairment test immediately before and after the segment realignment. We estimated the fair value of goodwill using the income and market approaches, which utilize expected cash flows using Level 3 inputs. This analysis required the exercise of significant judgments, including the identification of reporting units as well as the evaluation of recent indicators of market activity, estimated future cash flows, discount rates, and other factors. As a result of this analysis, we concluded that the estimated fair value of each reporting unit substantially exceeded its carrying value and that no further evaluation of impairment was necessary. |
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Auction Rate Securities | AUCTION RATE SECURITIES At October 31, 2017 and 2016, we held investments in auction rate securities from two different issuers that had an aggregate original principal amount of $10.0 million and an amortized cost and fair value of $8.0 million. These two auction rate securities are debt instruments with stated maturities in 2036 and 2050. The interest rates for these securities are designed to be reset through Dutch auctions approximately every thirty days, but auctions for these securities have not occurred since August 2007. At October 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no unrealized gains or losses on our auction rate securities included in AOCL and the total amount of other-than-temporary impairment credit loss on our auction rate security investments included in our retained earnings was $2.0 million. Significant Assumptions Used to Determine the Fair Values of Our Auction Rate Securities
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Property, Plant and Equipment | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment
(1)For 2017, 2016, and 2015, depreciation expense was $38.5 million, $32.6 million, and $32.8 million, respectively. Capital Leases Included in Property, Plant and Equipment
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill
(1) During 2016, goodwill primarily increased as a result of the acquisitions of Westway and 8 Solutions. See Note 4, “Acquisitions,” for additional information. (2) During 2017, goodwill primarily increased as a result of the GCA acquisition. See Note 4, “Acquisitions,” for additional information. Other Intangible Assets
(1) These intangible assets are being amortized over the expected period of benefit, with a weighted average life of approximately 13 years. Estimated Annual Amortization Expense For Each of the Next Five Years
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Insurance | INSURANCE We use a combination of insured and self-insurance programs to cover workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile 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-occurrence basis, either through deductibles or self-insured retentions. Beyond the retained exposures, we have varying primary policy limits ranging between $1.0 million and $5.0 million per occurrence. To cover general liability and automobile liability losses above these primary limits, we maintain commercial umbrella insurance 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 per occurrence limits of $75.0 million. We are also self-insured for certain employee medical and dental plans. We maintain stop-loss insurance for our self-insured medical plan under which we retain up to $0.4 million of exposure on a per-participant, per-year basis with respect to claims. As of September 1, 2017, GCA’s workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and other insurable risks are covered under the ABM insurance policies. The adequacy of our reserves for workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and property damage insurance claims is based upon known trends and events and the actuarial estimates of required reserves considering the most recently completed actuarial reports. We use all available information to develop our best estimate of insurance claims reserves as information is obtained. The results of actuarial studies are used to estimate our insurance rates and insurance reserves for future periods and to adjust reserves, if appropriate, for prior years. During each of 2017 and 2016, we performed both an annual actuarial evaluation and an actuarial review. As a result of these studies, we increased our reserves for claims related to prior periods by $22.0 million and $32.9 million during 2017 and 2016, respectively. Insurance Reserve Adjustments Actuarial Studies Performed During 2017 During 2017, we performed actuarial studies of our casualty insurance programs that considered changes in claim developments and claim payment activity for the period commencing May 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017 for all policy years in which open claims existed. The actuarial studies indicated safety initiatives we have implemented have had a modest impact on our claim costs in the most recent years. However, there have been unfavorable developments in ultimate losses beyond our estimates for general liability and workers’ compensation claims related to prior years, as described below. The actuarial studies indicated a decrease over the most recent years in the total number of reported claims related to our general liability program, particularly with respect to bodily injury claims, in addition to property damage claims. However, in prior year claims we experienced adverse developments that are largely attributable to adjustments related to certain bodily injury claims and to losses for property damage. We are experiencing a reduced frequency of claims in our workers’ compensation program. However, due to increases in projected costs and severity of claims for a number of prior year claims in California and New York, we increased our estimate of ultimate losses for workers’ compensation. Statutory, regulatory, and legal developments have contributed to the increase in our estimated losses. Based on the results of the actuarial studies performed during 2017, which included analyzing recent loss development patterns, comparing the loss development patterns against benchmarks, and applying actuarial projection methods to estimate the ultimate losses, we increased our total reserves for known claims as well as our estimate of the loss amounts associated with IBNR Claims for years prior to 2017 by $22.0 million during 2017. This adjustment was $10.9 million lower than the total adjustment related to prior year claims of $32.9 million in 2016. Actuarial Studies Performed During 2016 During 2016, our actuarial studies showed unfavorable developments in ultimate losses that we estimated for general liability, workers’ compensation, and automobile liability claims. These studies indicated our risk management programs were yielding improvements, however these improvements had a modest impact on prior years and the impact was not occurring at the pace originally forecasted by the actuaries. The average claim cost was also unfavorably impacted by increases in legal fees, medical costs, and other claim management expenses necessary to adjudicate the claims with dates of loss prior to 2016. As a result, we increased our reserves for known claims as well as our estimate of the loss amounts associated with IBNR Claims for years prior to 2016 by $32.9 million during 2016. Insurance Related Balances and Activity
At October 31, 2017 and 2016, insurance recoverables are included in both “Other current assets” and “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Casualty Program Insurance Reserves Rollforward
(1) Includes reserves related to discontinued operations of approximately $10 million for 2017 and $12 million for both 2016 and 2015. Instruments Used to Collateralize Our Insurance Obligations
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Credit Facility | CREDIT FACILITY New Credit Facility On September 1, 2017, we refinanced and replaced our existing $800.0 million credit facility with a new senior, secured five-year syndicated credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), consisting of a $900.0 million revolving line of credit and an $800.0 million amortizing term loan, scheduled to mature on September 1, 2022. The line of credit reduces to $800.0 million after one year. The Credit Facility also provides for the issuance of up to $300.0 million for standby letters of credit and the issuance of up to $75.0 million in swingline advances. The obligations under the Credit Facility are secured on a first-priority basis by a lien on substantially all of our assets and properties, subject to certain exceptions. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to 1-month LIBOR plus a spread that is based upon our leverage ratio. The spread ranges from 1.00% to 2.25% for Eurocurrency loans and 0.00% to 1.25% for base rate loans. At October 31, 2017, the weighted average interest rate on our outstanding borrowings was 3.49%. We also pay a commitment fee, based on our leverage ratio and payable quarterly in arrears, ranging from 0.200% to 0.350% on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit. For purposes of this calculation, irrevocable standby letters of credit, which are issued primarily in conjunction with our insurance programs, and cash borrowings are included as outstanding under the line of credit. The Credit Facility contains certain covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio of 4.75 to 1.0, which steps down to 3.50 to 1.0 by July 2020, and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.50 to 1.0, as well as other financial and non-financial covenants. In the event of a material acquisition, as defined in the Credit Facility, we may elect to increase the leverage ratio to 3.75 to 1.0 for a total of four fiscal quarters, provided the leverage ratio had already been reduced to 3.50 to 1.0. The availability of our borrowing capacity is subject to, and limited by, compliance with the covenants described above. At October 31, 2017, we were in compliance with these covenants. The Credit Facility also includes customary events of default, including failure to pay principal, interest, or fees when due, failure to comply with covenants, the occurrence of certain material judgments, or a change in control of the Company. If an event of default occurs, including certain cross-defaults, insolvency, change in control, or violation of specific covenants, the lenders can terminate or suspend our access to the Credit Facility and declare all amounts outstanding (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. Total deferred financing costs related to the Credit Facility were $18.7 million, consisting of $13.4 million related to the term loan and $5.2 million related to the line of credit, which are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Credit Facility. Credit Facility Information
(1)Standby letters of credit amounted to $146.4 million at October 31, 2017. (2)At October 31, 2017, we had borrowing capacity of $350.8 million, however covenant restrictions limited our borrowing capacity to $282.0 million. Term Loan Maturities
Interest Rate Swaps We enter into interest rate swaps to manage the interest rate risk associated with our floating-rate, LIBOR-based borrowings under our Credit Facility. Under these arrangements, we typically pay a fixed interest rate in exchange for LIBOR-based variable interest throughout the life of the agreement. During 2016, we entered into three interest rate swap agreements with effective dates of April 7, 2016 and May 11, 2016, an underlying aggregate notional amount of $105.0 million, and a fixed interest rate of 1.05%. These swaps were designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges from inception and mature on April 7, 2021 and May 11, 2021. These interest rate swap agreements remain in effect with our new Credit Facility. See Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” regarding the valuation of our interest rate swaps. In connection with our Credit Facility, in September 2017 we entered into three additional forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that became effective in November 2017. These swaps have an underlying aggregate notional amount of $500.0 million, fixed interest rates of 1.65% and 1.69%, mature on September 1, 2022, and were designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges from inception. We initially report the effective portion of a derivative’s mark-to-market gain or loss as a component of AOCL and subsequently reclassify the gain or loss 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 October 31, 2017 and 2016, the amounts recorded in AOCL were $1.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, related to the interest rate swap agreements in effect on those dates. Additionally, at October 31, 2017, the amount expected to be reclassified from AOCL to earnings for those interest rate swap agreements during the next twelve months was insignificant. |
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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. Information for the Plans
At October 31, 2017, approximately 47% of the Plan assets were invested in equities, 43% in fixed income, and 10% in cash. The expected return on assets was $0.4 million during 2017 and $0.5 million for each of 2016 and 2015. The aggregate net periodic benefit cost for all Plans was $0.2 million for each of 2017, 2016, and 2015. Future benefit payments in the aggregate are expected to be $13.8 million. Deferred Compensation Plans We maintain deferred compensation plans that permit eligible employees and directors to defer a portion of their compensation. At October 31, 2017 and 2016, the total liability of all deferred compensation was $17.6 million and $19.1 million, respectively, and these amounts are included in “Other accrued liabilities” and “Other noncurrent 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. At October 31, 2017 and 2016, the fair value of these assets was $4.6 million and $4.9 million, respectively, and was included in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Aggregate expense recognized under these deferred compensation plans was $0.4 million for each of 2017 and 2016 and $0.5 million for 2015. Defined Contribution Plans We sponsor four defined contribution plans covering certain employees that are subject to the applicable provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 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. During 2017, 2016, and 2015, we made matching contributions required by the plans of $13.7 million, $11.7 million, and $12.1 million, respectively. Multiemployer Pension and Postretirement Plans We participate in various multiemployer pension plans under union and industry-wide agreements, which provide defined pension benefits to employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. Because of the nature of multiemployer plans, there are risks associated with participation in these plans that differ from single-employer plans. Assets contributed by an employer to a multiemployer plan are not segregated into a separate account and are not restricted to provide benefits only to employees of that contributing employer. In the event another participating employer in a multiemployer plan no longer contributes to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers, including us. In the event of the termination of a multiemployer pension plan or a withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan, we could incur material liabilities under applicable law. Key Information for Individually Significant Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans(1)
(1) 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. (2) The “EIN/PN” column provides the Employer Identification Number and the three-digit plan number assigned to the plan by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). (3) The Pension Protection Act Zone Status columns provide the two most recent Pension Protection Act zone statuses available from each plan. The zone status is based on information provided to us and other participating employers and is certified by each plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80% funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. (4) Indicates whether a Financial Improvement Plan (“FIP”) for yellow zone plans or a Rehabilitation Plan (“RP”) for red zone plans is pending or implemented. (5) Indicates whether our contribution rate in 2017 included an amount in addition to the contribution rate specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreement as imposed by a plan in the red zone. Multiemployer Pension Plans for which ABM is a Significant Contributor
* 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. Multiemployer Defined Contribution Plans In addition to contributions noted above, we also make contributions to multiemployer defined contribution plans. During 2017, 2016, and 2015, our contributions to the defined contribution plans were $5.4 million, $6.6 million, and $6.8 million, respectively. Multiemployer Other Postretirement Benefit Plans We also contribute to several multiemployer postretirement health and welfare plans 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 employees as determined by the trustees of each plan. The majority of our contributions benefit active employees and as such, may not constitute contributions to a postretirement benefit plan. However, since we are unable to separate contribution amounts to postretirement benefit plans from contribution amounts paid to benefit active employees, we categorize all such amounts as contributions to postretirement benefit plans. During 2017, 2016, and 2015, our contributions to such plans were $247.9 million, $224.5 million, and $216.8 million, 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 and Other Similar Commitments Future Minimum Payments
(1) Includes total estimated sublease rental income of $20.6 million. Rental and Other Expense
Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds We use letters of credit and surety bonds to secure certain commitments related to insurance programs and for other purposes. As of October 31, 2017, these letters of credit and surety bonds totaled $146.4 million and $486.2 million, respectively. Included in the total amount of surety bonds is $2.5 million of bonds with an effective date starting after October 31, 2017. Guarantees In some instances, we offer clients guaranteed energy savings under certain energy savings contracts. At October 31, 2017 and 2016, total guarantees were $157.9 million and $66.3 million, respectively, and these guarantees extend through 2038 and 2034, respectively. 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 material losses in connection with these guarantees. In connection with an unconsolidated joint venture in which one of our subsidiaries has a 33% ownership interest, that subsidiary and the other joint venture partners have each jointly and severally guaranteed the obligations of the joint venture to perform under certain contracts extending through 2019. Annual revenues relating to the underlying contracts are approximately $35 million. Should the joint venture be unable to perform under these contracts, the joint venture partners would be jointly and severally liable for any losses incurred by the client due to the failure to perform. 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. Although we attempt to place limits on such indemnification arrangements 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 for certain liabilities that were incurred as a result of their status or service to ABM as a director or officer. The amount of these obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Sales Tax Audits We collect sales tax from clients and remit those collections to the applicable states. When clients fail to pay their invoices, including the amount of any sales tax that we paid on their behalf, in some cases we are entitled to seek a refund of that amount of sales tax from the applicable state. Sales tax laws and regulations enacted by the various states are subject to interpretation, and our compliance with such laws is routinely subject to audit and review by such states. Audit risk is concentrated in several states, and these states are conducting ongoing audits. The outcomes of ongoing and any future audits and changes in the states’ interpretation of the sales tax laws and regulations could materially adversely impact our results of operations. Legal Matters We are a party to a number of lawsuits, claims, and proceedings incident to the operation of our business, including those pertaining 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 class actions on behalf of a class or purported class of employees. At October 31, 2017, the total amount accrued for all probable litigation losses where a reasonable estimate of the loss could be made was $16.2 million. This $16.2 million includes the accrual of $8.3 million in connection with the Hussein and Isse cases, each discussed below. Litigation outcomes are difficult to predict and the estimation of probable losses requires the analysis of multiple possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. If one or more matters are resolved in a particular period in an amount in excess of, or in a manner different than, what we anticipated, this could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. We do not accrue for contingent losses that, in our judgment, are considered to be reasonably possible but not probable. The estimation of 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 the range of loss for all reasonably possible losses for which a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made is between zero and $3 million. 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 lawsuits, claims, and proceedings cannot be predicted with any certainty, our management believes that the final outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Certain Legal Proceedings Certain 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. These factors include, but are 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 is or 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, et al. v. American Commercial Security Services, filed July 12, 2005, in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County (the “Augustus case”) The Augustus case was a certified class action involving violations of certain California state laws relating to rest breaks. The case centered on whether requiring security guards to remain on call during rest breaks violated Section 226.7 of the California Labor Code. On July 31, 2012, the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County (the “Superior Court”), entered summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs in the amount of approximately $89.7 million (the “common fund”). Subsequently, the Superior Court also awarded plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees of approximately $4.5 million in addition to approximately 30% of the common fund. Under California law, post-judgment interest on a judgment accrues at a rate of 10% simple interest per year from the date the judgment is entered until it is satisfied. We appealed the Superior Court’s rulings to the Court of Appeals of the State of California, Second Appellate District (the “Appeals Court”). On December 31, 2014, the Appeals Court issued its opinion, reversing the judgment in favor of the plaintiffs and vacating the award of $89.7 million in damages and the attorneys’ fees award. The plaintiffs filed a petition for review with the California Supreme Court on March 4, 2015, and on April 29, 2015, the California Supreme Court granted the plaintiffs’ petition. On December 22, 2016, the California Supreme Court rendered its decision, holding that on-call and on-duty rest breaks are prohibited by California law, and reversed the Appeals Court judgment on this issue. The amount of post-judgment interest as of December 22, 2016 was approximately $41.2 million. On February 6, 2017, ABM Security Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABM Industries Incorporated, entered into a Class Action Settlement and Release with plaintiffs Jennifer Augustus, Delores Hall, Emanuel Davis, and Carlton Anthony Waite, on behalf of themselves and the settlement class members, to settle the Augustus case on a class-wide basis for $110.0 million (the “Augustus Settlement Agreement”). On March 17, 2017, the Augustus Settlement Agreement was amended to address certain procedural matters, and it received final approval of the Superior Court on July 6, 2017. The Augustus Settlement Agreement called for two payments of $55.0 million each. The first payment was made on July 19, 2017, and the second payment, plus an additional payment of $4.8 million for payroll taxes, was made on August 29, 2017. Karapetyan v. ABM Industries Incorporated and ABM Security Services, Inc., et al., filed on October 23, 2015, pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (the “Karapetyan case”) The Karapetyan case was a putative class action in which the plaintiff sought to represent a class of security guards who worked during time periods subsequent to the class period in the Augustus case. The plaintiff alleged that ABM violated certain California state laws relating to meal and rest breaks and other wage and hour claims. On April 17, 2017, ABM Industries Incorporated, ABM Security Services, Inc., ABM Onsite Services, Inc., and ABM Onsite Services – West, Inc. entered into a Class Action Settlement and Release with plaintiff Vardan Karapetyan, on behalf of himself and the settlement class members, to settle the Karapetyan case on a class-wide basis for $5.0 million. The United States District Court for the Central District of California granted final approval of the settlement on September 7, 2017. The full settlement payment in the amount of $5.0 million, plus an additional $0.2 million in payroll taxes, was made on October 13, 2017. 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 class action pending in San Francisco Superior Court that alleges we failed to provide legally required meal periods and make additional premium payments for such meal periods, pay split shift premiums when owed, and reimburse janitors for travel expenses. 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 appealed the class certification issues. The trial court stayed the underlying lawsuit pending the decision in the appeal. The Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District (the “Court of Appeal”), heard oral arguments on November 7, 2017. On December 11, 2017, the Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s order denying class certification and remanded the matter for certification of a meal period, travel expense reimbursement, and split shift class. Hussein and Hirsi v. Air Serv Corporation filed on January 20, 2016, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle (the “Hussein case”) and Isse et al. v. Air Serv Corporation filed on February 7, 2017, pending in the Superior Court of Washington for King County (the “Isse” case) The Hussein case was a certified class action involving a class of certain hourly Air Serv employees at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac, Washington. The plaintiffs alleged that Air Serv violated a minimum wage requirement in an ordinance applicable to certain employers in the local city of SeaTac (the “Ordinance”). Plaintiffs sought retroactive wages, double damages, interest, and attorneys’ fees. This matter was removed to federal court. In a separate lawsuit brought by Filo Foods, LLC, Alaska Airlines, and several other employers at SeaTac airport, the King County Superior Court issued a decision that invalidated the Ordinance as it applied to workers at SeaTac airport. Subsequently, the Washington Supreme Court reversed the Superior Court’s decision. On February 7, 2017, the Isse case was filed against Air Serv on behalf of 60 individual plaintiffs (who would otherwise be members of the Hussein class), who alleged failure to comply with both the minimum wage provision and the sick and safe time provision of the Ordinance. The Isse plaintiffs sought retroactive wages and sick benefits, double damages for wages and sick benefits, interest, and attorneys’ fees. The Isse case later expanded to approximately 220 individual plaintiffs. In mediations on November 2 and 3, 2017, and without admitting liability in either matter, we agreed to settle the Hussein and Isse lawsuits for a combined total of $8.3 million, inclusive of damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, and employer payroll taxes. Eligible employees will be able to participate in either the Hussein or Isse settlements, but cannot recover in both settlements. The settlements in both cases will require court approval because of the nature of the claims being released. We are working with our clients to obtain partial or full reimbursement for the settlements. |
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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 2, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $200.0 million shares of our common stock. Purchases may take place on the open market or otherwise, and all or part of the repurchases may be made pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing of repurchases is at our discretion and will depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, future cash flows, share price, and share availability. Repurchased shares are retired and returned to an authorized but unissued status. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. At October 31, 2017, authorization for $134.1 million of repurchases remained under our share repurchase program. We do not anticipate additional repurchases in the near future. Repurchase Activity
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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, performance shares, and stock options. On May 2, 2006, our stockholders approved the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Equity 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. The 2006 Equity Plan was amended in March 2015 to increase the total shares of common stock authorized for issuance to 11,679,265. At October 31, 2017, there were 1,787,954 shares of common stock available for grant for future equity-based compensation awards under the plan. In addition, there are certain plans under which we can no longer issue awards, although awards outstanding under these plans may still vest and be exercised. We also maintain an employee stock purchase plan, which our stockholders approved on March 9, 2004 (the “2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan”). The 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan was amended in March 2016 to increase the total shares of common stock authorized for issuance to 4,000,000. 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. At October 31, 2017, there were 971,412 remaining unissued shares under the plan. Compensation Expense by Type of Award and Related Income Tax Benefit
(1)Includes share-based compensation expenses related to discontinued operations of $0.3 million for 2015. 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. 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. In general, the receipt of RSUs is subject to the Grantee’s continuing employment or service as a director. 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
At October 31, 2017, total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to RSUs was $21.0 million, which is expected to be recognized ratably over a weighted-average vesting period of 3.1 years. In 2017, 2016, and 2015, the weighted-average grant date fair value per share of awards granted was $41.79, $35.62, and $29.31, respectively. In 2017, 2016, and 2015, the total grant date fair value of RSUs vested and converted to shares of ABM common stock was $9.4 million, $7.2 million, and $9.4 million, respectively. Performance Shares, Including TSR Performance Shares 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. The number of TSR awards that will vest is based on our total shareholder return relative to the S&P 600 at the time of grant over the respective three-year performance period. Vesting of 0% to 150% of the awards originally granted may occur depending on the respective performance metrics under both award types. Performance Share Activity
At October 31, 2017, total unrecognized compensation cost related to performance share awards was $11.5 million, which is expected to be recognized 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 are periodically reevaluated. 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. In 2017, 2016, and 2015, the weighted-average grant date fair value per share of awards granted was $39.21, $28.99, and $29.82, respectively. In 2017, 2016, and 2015, the total grant date fair value of performance shares vested and converted to shares of ABM common stock was $7.0 million, $6.6 million, and $5.0 million. In 2017, 2016 and 2015, we used the Monte Carlo simulation valuation technique to estimate the fair value of TSR performance share grants, which used the assumptions in the table below. Monte Carlo Assumptions
(1) The expected life represents the remaining performance period of the awards. (2) 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. (3) The risk-free interest rate is based on the continuous compounded yield on U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity Rates with varying remaining terms; the yield is determined over a time period commensurate with the performance period from the grant date. (4) The stock price is the closing price of our common stock on the valuation date. Stock Options Typically, stock options vest and become exercisable at a rate of 25% per year beginning one year after the date of grant. However, terms of stock options can vary, and certain stock options granted on January 10, 2011 vested on the fifth anniversary of the award. During 2017, 2016, and 2015, no stock options were granted. All option grants provide for an option exercise price equal to the closing market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Options typically expire 7 years after the date of grant. Stock Option Activity
(1) Excludes contractual terms associated with plans prior to the 2006 Equity Plan due to the uncertainty of expiration. (2) Amount by which the current market price of our common stock on October 31, 2017 exceeds the exercise price. At October 31, 2017, we had no unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option grants. For 2017, 2016, and 2015, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $2.6 million, $3.4 million, and $8.8 million, respectively. In 2017, 2016, and 2015, the total grant date fair value of stock options vested was $0.2 million, $1.7 million, and $2.1 million, respectively. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Income Taxes | INCOME TAXES Geographic Sources of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Components of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
Reconciliation of the U.S. Statutory Tax Rate to Annual Effective Tax Rate (Benefit)
Our income taxes for 2017 were favorably impacted by a benefit of $17.8 million, including interest of $1.2 million, related to expiring statutes of limitations for an uncertain tax position. In addition, in 2017 we also benefited from $3.6 million of excess tax benefits related to the vesting of share-based compensation awards, $1.9 million of tax credits for energy efficient government buildings, and the 2017 WOTC. Our income taxes for 2016 were favorably impacted by a benefit of $20.8 million, including interest of $0.6 million, related to expiring statutes of limitations for an uncertain tax position, $6.7 million of WOTC related to new hires in 2016, $5.1 million of WOTC from the retroactive reinstatement of the WOTC for calendar year 2015, $2.2 million of excess tax benefits related to the vesting of share-based compensation awards, and $1.2 million of tax credits for energy efficient government buildings. Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credits State operating loss carryforwards totaling $208.4 million at October 31, 2017 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 2018 and 2037. Federal operating loss carryforwards totaling $56.8 million are available to reduce future taxable income and will expire between 2037 and 2038. Federal and state tax credits totaling $25.1 million are available to reduce future cash taxes and will expire between 2021 and 2038, other than alternate minimum tax credits which do not expire. The valuation allowance represents the amount of tax benefits related to state net operating loss carryforwards that 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. Changes to the Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits At October 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, there were $50.5 million, $52.0 million, and $75.6 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 $12.2 million is reasonably possible over the next twelve months due to the resolution of certain tax matters. At October 31, 2017 and 2016, accrued interest and penalties were $1.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively. For interest and penalties we recognized a benefit of $0.5 million and $0.9 million in 2017 and 2016, respectively, and expense of $1.0 million in 2015. 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. Tax Years Open for Examination, by Entity
(1) We are currently being examined by the taxing authorities in the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee. Reinvestment of Foreign Earnings We plan to reinvest our foreign earnings to fund future non-U.S. growth and expansion. As a result, we do not anticipate remitting such earnings to the United States and have not provided for federal and state income taxes or foreign withholding taxes that may result if such earnings of our foreign subsidiaries are remitted to the United States. |
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Segment and Geographic Information | SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Segment Information Effective November 1, 2016, we reorganized our reportable segments to reflect how we now manage our business by industry group. Our reportable segments consist of Business & Industry (“B&I”), Aviation, Emerging Industries Group, Technical Solutions, and the newly acquired GCA Services. Among other changes, once we integrate GCA into our industry group model in 2018, we anticipate our Education industry group will become a reportable segment. We also expect to present a new Technology & Manufacturing reportable segment, that will combine our High Tech industry group and the legacy GCA and ABM Industrial & Manufacturing (“I&M”) businesses. ABM’s legacy I&M business was included in the B&I segment. Refer to Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies,” for information related to the former Government Services business.
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 include certain CEO and other finance and human resource departmental expenses, certain information technology costs, share-based compensation, certain legal costs and settlements, restructuring and related costs, certain adjustments resulting from actuarial developments of self-insurance reserves, and direct acquisition costs. Management does not review asset information by segment, therefore we do not present assets in this note. Financial Information by Reportable Segment
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Subsequent Events | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was approved by Congress on December 20, 2017, and as of the filing of this report, it is awaiting signature by President Donald J. Trump. The law includes significant changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system, including a Federal corporate rate reduction from 35% to 21%, limitations on the deductibility of interest expense and executive compensation, and the transition of U.S. international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system. This change may result in a U.S. tax liability on those earnings which have not previously been repatriated to the U.S., with future foreign earnings potentially not subject to U.S. income taxes when repatriated. The majority of the provisions will have an impact on ABM beginning in fiscal years 2018 and 2019. We are in the process of analyzing the final legislation and determining an estimate of the financial impact. |
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Basis of Presentation | The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (the “Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), specifically Regulation S-X and the instructions to Form 10-K. |
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Principles of Consolidation | The Financial Statements include the accounts of ABM and all of our consolidated subsidiaries. We account for ABM’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates under the equity method of accounting. We include the results of acquired businesses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income from their respective acquisition dates. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
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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 we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. |
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Prior Year Reclassifications | Prior Year Reclassifications Effective November 1, 2016, we reorganized our reportable segments to reflect how we now manage our business by industry group. We have revised our prior period segment information to reflect this reorganization and a related reclassification of certain Corporate expenses. See Note 18, “Segment and Geographic Information,” for further details. Concurrent with the reorganization, we recategorized certain expenses that were historically included in operating expenses to selling, general and administrative expenses. To conform to the new categorization, we reclassified operating expenses of $20.0 million and $17.7 million for 2016 and 2015, respectively, to selling, general and administrative expenses. In addition, based on the terms of the agreement to sell the Government Services business, we reclassified certain of the prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and statements of cash flows from held-for-sale to held-and-used. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid securities with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. As part of our cash management system, we use “zero balance” accounts to fund our disbursements. Under this system, at the end of each day the bank balance is zero, while the book balance is usually a negative amount due to reconciling items, such as outstanding checks. We report the changes in these book cash overdrafts as cash flows from financing activities. |
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Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | Trade Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable arise from services provided to our clients and are usually due and payable on varying terms from receipt of the invoice to net ninety days, with the exception of certain Technical Solutions project receivables that may have longer collection periods. These receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and normally do not bear interest. In addition, our trade accounts receivable include unbilled receivables that can include costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, as well as invoices for services that have been provided but are not yet billed. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical write-offs, known or expected trends, and the identification of specific balances deemed uncollectible. For the specifically identified balances, we establish the reserve upon the earlier of a client’s inability to meet its financial obligations or after a period of twelve months, unless our management believes such amounts will ultimately be collectible. |
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Sales Allowance | Sales Allowance In connection with our service contracts, we periodically issue credit memos to our clients that are recorded as a reduction in revenues and an increase to the allowance for billing adjustments. These credits can result from client vacancy discounts, job cancellations, property damage, and other items. We estimate our potential future losses on these client receivables based on an analysis of the historical rate of sales adjustments (credit memos, net of re-bills) and known 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. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the estimated fair value of the investment is less than its carrying amount and we determine that the impairment is 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 recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”). On a quarterly basis, we analyze all auction rate securities that have unrealized losses for impairment consideration and assess the intent to sell such securities. If such intent exists, impaired securities are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and we recognize the entire difference between the auction rate security’s amortized cost and its fair value in earnings. We also consider if we may be required to sell the securities prior to the recovery of amortized cost, which may trigger an impairment charge. If these securities are considered impaired, we assess whether the amortized costs of the securities can be recovered by reviewing several factors, including credit risks associated with the issuer. If we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost of the security, we consider the security to be other-than-temporarily impaired, and record the difference between the security’s amortized costs and its recoverable amount in earnings and the difference between the security’s amortized cost and fair value in AOCL. |
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Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment We record property, plant and equipment at cost. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred. In contrast, we capitalize major renewals or replacements that substantially extend the useful life of an asset. We determine depreciation for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
In addition, we depreciate assets under capital leases and leasehold improvements over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Upon retirement or sale of an asset, we remove the cost and accumulated depreciation from our consolidated balance sheets. When applicable, we record corresponding gains or losses within the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
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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. We account for rent expense under noncancelable operating leases with escalation clauses on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term. A deferred liability is recorded for the amount of the excess of straight-line rent expense over scheduled payments. We do not assume renewals in our determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured at lease inception. 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. We enter into leases of parking lots and garages that contain contingent payment provisions. Under these provisions, we pay contingent amounts in addition to base rent, primarily based on percentages of the gross receipts or other financial parameters attributable to the related facilities. We record contingent rent as it becomes probable that specified targets will be met. We record each capital lease 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. |
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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. This accelerated method of amortization reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits from the intangible assets of customer contracts and relationships are expected to be realized. We amortize other non-customer acquired intangibles using a straight-line method of amortization. |
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets 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 this occurs, a recoverability test is performed that compares the 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, we calculate an impairment loss. The impairment loss calculation compares the fair value, which is based on projected discounted cash flows, to the carrying value. We record an impairment loss if the carrying value exceeds the fair value. |
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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 fourth quarter, August 1st, the annual impairment assessment date for goodwill. However, we could be required to evaluate the recoverability of goodwill more often if impairment indicators exist. We test the carrying value of goodwill for impairment at a “reporting unit” level. In 2017, we adopted Accounting Standards Update 2017-04, which allows us to test goodwill for impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment charge will be recorded for the difference between the fair value and carrying value, but it is limited to the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. |
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Federal Energy Savings Performance Contract Receivable | Federal Energy Savings Performance Contract Receivables As part of our Technical Solutions business, we enter into Energy Savings Performance Contracts (“ESPCs”) with the federal government pursuant to which we agree to develop, design, engineer, and construct a project and guarantee that the project will satisfy agreed-upon performance standards. ESPC receivables represent the amount to be paid by various federal government agencies for work we have satisfactorily performed under specific ESPCs. We assign certain of our rights to receive those payments to unaffiliated third parties that provide construction financing, which we record as a liability, for such contracts. This construction financing is recorded as cash flows from financing activities, while the use of the cash received under these arrangements to pay project costs is classified as operating cash flows. The ESPC receivable is recognized as revenue as each project is constructed. Upon completion and acceptance of the project by the government and upon satisfaction of true sale criteria, the assigned ESPC receivable from the government and corresponding ESPC liability are eliminated from our consolidated financial statements. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of active markets for the identical assets or liabilities, such measurements involve developing assumptions based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the measurement date. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. Preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable; and Level 3 – Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable. We evaluate assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring and non-recurring basis to determine the appropriate level at which to classify them for each reporting period. Some non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis only in certain circumstances, including the event of impairment. |
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Acquisitions | Acquisitions We expense acquisition-related costs as incurred. On the date of the acquisition, we allocate the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values. Goodwill on the acquisition date is measured as the excess of the purchase price over the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. While we use our best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, our estimates are subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with corresponding adjustments to goodwill. We recognize subsequent changes in the estimate of the amount to be paid under contingent consideration arrangements in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
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Discontinued Operations | Discontinued Operations In order to be reported within discontinued operations, our disposal of a component or a group of components must represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. We aggregate the results of operations for discontinued operations within a single line item on the income statement. General corporate overhead is not allocated to discontinued operations. We disclose any gain or loss that is recognized upon the disposition of a discontinued operation. Prior to disposition, we aggregate the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations and report the amounts on separate line items within the balance sheet. Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale Upon a business being classified as held for sale, we cease all depreciation and amortization related to the assets and record them at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. The assets and related liabilities of the business are separately presented on the consolidated balance sheets. We review all assets held for sale each reporting period to determine whether the existing carrying amounts are fully recoverable in comparison to estimated fair values. |
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Insurance Reserves | Insurance Reserves We use a combination of insured and self-insurance programs to cover workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, property damage, and other insurable risks. Insurance claim liabilities represent our estimate of retained risks without regard to insurance coverage. We retain a substantial portion of the risk related to certain workers’ compensation and medical claims. Liabilities associated with these losses include estimates of both claims filed and claims incurred but not reported (“IBNR Claims”). With the assistance of third-party actuaries, we periodically review our estimate of ultimate losses for IBNR Claims 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 third-party claims administrators. The third-party claims 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, such as IBNR Claims. We utilize the results of actuarial studies to estimate our insurance rates and insurance reserves for future periods and to adjust reserves, if appropriate, for prior years. In general, our insurance 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. We classify claims 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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Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition We earn revenue under various types of service contracts. In all forms of service we provide, 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.
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Restructuring and Related Expenses, Severance, Noncancelable Leases and Contractual Obligations, Other | Restructuring and Related Expenses Restructuring and related expenses include employee severance, lease exit costs, external support fees, and other costs. Our methodology to record these costs is described below: Severance As we do not have a past history of consistently providing severance benefits, we recognize severance costs for employees who do not have formal employment agreements when management has committed to a restructuring plan and communicated those actions to impacted employees, such that the employee is able to determine the type and amount of benefits that they will receive upon termination. In addition, if the employees are required to render service beyond the minimum retention period until they are terminated in order to receive the benefits, a liability is recognized ratably over the future service period. For employees with employment agreements, we accrue for these separation liabilities when it is probable that the impacted executives will be entitled to the benefits and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Noncancelable Leases and Contractual Obligations We record liabilities when we terminate a contract in accordance with the contract terms or when we exit the leased space. The expense for noncancelable leases is determined based on the fair value of remaining lease payments reduced by the fair value of estimated sublease income that could reasonably be obtained for the property, estimated using a present value technique. Other For other costs associated with exit and disposal activities, we recognize an expense at fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred. |
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Advertising | Advertising Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. |
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Share-Based Compensation | Share-Based Compensation Our current share-based awards principally consist of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and various performance share awards. We recognize compensation costs associated with these awards in selling, general and administrative expenses. For RSUs and certain performance share awards, the amount of compensation cost is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued. Since our total shareholder return (“TSR”) performance share awards are performance awards with a market condition, the compensation costs associated with these awards are determined using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. For RSUs and TSR awards, compensation cost is recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award. We recognize compensation cost associated with other performance share awards over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of performance criteria. |
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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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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 common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted to include the potential dilution from the 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 number of lawsuits, claims, and proceedings incident to the operation of our business, including those pertaining 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 class actions on behalf of a class or purported class of employees. 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. We recognize legal costs as an expense in the period incurred. |
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Income Taxes | Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for recoverability on a quarterly basis. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to its realizable value unless it is more likely than not that such asset will be realized. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for advertising costs. For those costs that cannot be capitalized, discloses whether such costs are expensed as incurred or the first period in which the advertising takes place. For direct response advertising costs that are capitalized, describes those assets and the accounting policy used, including a description of the qualifying activity, the types of costs capitalized and the related amortization period. An entity also may disclose its accounting policy for cooperative advertising arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for completed business combinations (purchase method, acquisition method or combination of entities under common control). This accounting policy may include a general discussion of the purchase method or acquisition method of accounting (including for example, the treatment accorded contingent consideration, the identification of assets and liabilities, the purchase price allocation process, how the fair values of acquired assets and liabilities are determined) and the entity's specific application thereof. An entity that acquires another entity in a leveraged buyout transaction generally discloses the accounting policy followed by the acquiring entity in determining the basis used to value its interest in the acquired entity, and the rationale for that accounting policy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for cash and cash equivalents, including the policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents. Other information that may be disclosed includes (1) the nature of any restrictions on the entity's use of its cash and cash equivalents, (2) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (3) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (4) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy regarding (1) the principles it follows in consolidating or combining the separate financial statements, including the principles followed in determining the inclusion or exclusion of subsidiaries or other entities in the consolidated or combined financial statements and (2) its treatment of interests (for example, common stock, a partnership interest or other means of exerting influence) in other entities, for example consolidation or use of the equity or cost methods of accounting. The accounting policy may also address the accounting treatment for intercompany accounts and transactions, noncontrolling interest, and the income statement treatment in consolidation for issuances of stock by a subsidiary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for fair value measurements of financial and non-financial assets, liabilities and instruments classified in shareholders' equity. Disclosures include, but are not limited to, how an entity that manages a group of financial assets and liabilities on the basis of its net exposure measures the fair value of those assets and liabilities. No definition available.
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for intangible assets. This accounting policy may address both intangible assets subject to amortization and those that are not. The following also may be disclosed: (1) a description of intangible assets (2) the estimated useful lives of those assets (3) the amortization method used (4) how the entity assesses and measures impairment of such assets (5) how future cash flows are estimated (6) how the fair values of such asset are determined. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for recognizing and measuring the impairment of long-lived assets. An entity also may disclose its accounting policy for long-lived assets to be sold. This policy excludes goodwill and intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for investments in financial assets, including marketable securities (debt and equity securities with readily determinable fair values), investments accounted for under the equity method and cost method, securities borrowed and loaned, and repurchase and resale agreements. For marketable securities, the disclosure may include the entity's accounting treatment for transfers between investment categories and how the fair values for such securities are determined. Also, for all investments, an entity may describe its policy for assessing, recognizing and measuring impairment of the investment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for trade and other accounts receivable, and finance, loan and lease receivables, including those classified as held for investment and held for sale. This disclosure may include (1) the basis at which such receivables are carried in the entity's statements of financial position (2) how the level of the valuation allowance for receivables is determined (3) when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized for such receivables (4) the treatment of origination fees and costs, including the amortization method for net deferred fees or costs (5) the treatment of any premiums or discounts or unearned income (6) the entity's income recognition policies for such receivables, including those that are impaired, past due or placed on nonaccrual status and (7) the treatment of foreclosures or repossessions (8) the nature and amount of any guarantees to repurchase receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue recognition. If the entity has different policies for different types of revenue transactions, the policy for each material type of transaction is generally disclosed. If a sales transaction has multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets) the disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how units of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment | We determine depreciation for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
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Schedule of Restructuring and Related Liabilities | Rollforward of Restructuring and Related Liabilities
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Schedule of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation | Our preliminary purchase price allocation is based on information that is currently available, and we are continuing to evaluate the underlying inputs and assumptions used in our valuations. Accordingly, consideration and purchase price allocations are subject to, among other items: working capital adjustments; further analysis of tax accounts, including deferred tax liabilities; and final valuation of identifiable intangible assets.
(1) The gross amount of trade accounts receivable was $122.0 million, of which $3.9 million is expected to be uncollectible. (2) The amortization periods for the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for customer contracts and 2 years for trade names. (3)Goodwill is largely attributable to value we expect to obtain from long-term business growth, the established workforce, and buyer-specific synergies. This goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. |
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Schedule of Pro Forma Financial Information | The following table presents our unaudited pro forma results for 2017 and 2016 as though the GCA acquisition occurred on November 1, 2015. The pro forma results include adjustments for the estimated amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, and the income tax impact of the pro forma adjustments at the statutory rate of 41%. These unaudited pro forma results do not reflect the cost of integration activities or benefits from expected revenue enhancements and synergies. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been achieved if the acquisition had been effective on November 1, 2015.
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Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Calculations | Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Calculations
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Schedule of Anti-Dilutive Outstanding Stock Awards Issued Under Share-Based Compensation Plans | Anti-Dilutive Outstanding Stock Awards Issued Under Share-Based Compensation Plans
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Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Fair Value Hierarchy of Our Financial Instruments Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
(1) Cash and cash equivalents are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. (2) Represents restricted deposits that are used to collateralize our insurance obligations and are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. These insurance deposits are included in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 11, “Insurance,” for further information. (3) Represents investments held in a Rabbi trust associated with one of our deferred compensation plans, which we include in “Other noncurrent 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 13, “Employee Benefit Plans,” for further information. (4) Represents gross outstanding borrowings under our syndicated line of credit and term loan. Due to variable interest rates, the carrying value of outstanding borrowings under our line of credit and term loan approximates the fair value. See Note 12, “Credit Facility,” 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. These interest rate swaps are included in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 12, “Credit Facility,” for further information. (6) The fair value of investments in auction rate securities is based on discounted cash flow valuation models, primarily utilizing unobservable inputs, including assumptions about the underlying collateral, credit risks associated with the issuer, credit enhancements associated with financial insurance guarantees, and the possibility of the security being re-financed by the issuer or having a successful auction. These amounts are included in “Other investments” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 8, “Auction Rate Securities,” for further information. (7) Certain of our acquisitions involve the payment of contingent consideration. The fair value of these liabilities is based on the expected achievement of certain pre-established revenue goals. At October 31, 2016, we had one contingent consideration liability included in “Other accrued liabilities” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. During 2017 the revenue-related target for that acquisition was achieved, resulting in the payment of $3.8 million to the seller. In connection with the MSI acquisition, we recorded one new contingent consideration liability during 2017, which is included in “Other noncurrent liabilities” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. |
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Significant Assumptions Used to Determine Fair Value of Auction Rate Securities | Significant Assumptions Used to Determine the Fair Values of Our Auction Rate Securities
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Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment
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Schedule of Goodwill Activity and Carrying Amount by Segment | Goodwill
(1) During 2016, goodwill primarily increased as a result of the acquisitions of Westway and 8 Solutions. See Note 4, “Acquisitions,” for additional information. (2) During 2017, goodwill primarily increased as a result of the GCA acquisition. See Note 4, “Acquisitions,” for additional information. |
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Schedule of Other Intangible Assets | Other Intangible Assets
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Schedule of Estimated Annual Amortization Expense | Estimated Annual Amortization Expense For Each of the Next Five Years
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Schedule of Insurance Related Balances and Activity | Insurance Related Balances and Activity
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Schedule of Casualty Program Insurance Reserves Rollforward | Casualty Program Insurance Reserves Rollforward
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Schedule of Instruments Used to Collateralize Insurance Obligations | Instruments Used to Collateralize Our Insurance Obligations
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Credit Facility (Tables) |
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Schedule of Credit Facility Information | Credit Facility Information
(1)Standby letters of credit amounted to $146.4 million at October 31, 2017. (2)At October 31, 2017, we had borrowing capacity of $350.8 million, however covenant restrictions limited our borrowing capacity to $282.0 million. |
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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables) |
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Schedule of Information for the Plans | Information for the Plans
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Schedule of Information for Multiemployer Plans | Key Information for Individually Significant Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans(1)
(1) 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. (2) The “EIN/PN” column provides the Employer Identification Number and the three-digit plan number assigned to the plan by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). (3) The Pension Protection Act Zone Status columns provide the two most recent Pension Protection Act zone statuses available from each plan. The zone status is based on information provided to us and other participating employers and is certified by each plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80% funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. (4) Indicates whether a Financial Improvement Plan (“FIP”) for yellow zone plans or a Rehabilitation Plan (“RP”) for red zone plans is pending or implemented. (5) Indicates whether our contribution rate in 2017 included an amount in addition to the contribution rate specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreement as imposed by a plan in the red zone. Multiemployer Pension Plans for which ABM is a Significant Contributor
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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) |
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Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases | Future Minimum Payments
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Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating Leases | Future Minimum Payments
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Schedule of Rental and Other Expense | Rental and Other Expense
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Preferred and Common Stock (Tables) |
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Schedule of Repurchase Activity | Repurchase Activity
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Share-Based Compensation Plans (Tables) |
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Schedule of Compensation Expense by Type of Award and Related Income Tax Benefit | Compensation Expense by Type of Award and Related Income Tax Benefit
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Schedule of RSU Activity | RSU Activity
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Schedule of Performance Share Activity | Performance Share Activity
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Schedule of Monte Carlo Assumptions | Monte Carlo Assumptions
(1) The expected life represents the remaining performance period of the awards. (2) 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. (3) The risk-free interest rate is based on the continuous compounded yield on U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity Rates with varying remaining terms; the yield is determined over a time period commensurate with the performance period from the grant date. (4) The stock price is the closing price of our common stock on the valuation date. |
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Schedule of Stock Option Activity | Stock Option Activity
(1) Excludes contractual terms associated with plans prior to the 2006 Equity Plan due to the uncertainty of expiration. (2) Amount by which the current market price of our common stock on October 31, 2017 exceeds the exercise price. |
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Schedule of Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Income Taxes (Tables) |
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Schedule of Geographic Sources of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes | Geographic Sources of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
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Schedule of Components of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit | Components of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
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Reconciliation of U.S. Statutory Tax Rate to Annual Effective Tax Rate | Reconciliation of the U.S. Statutory Tax Rate to Annual Effective Tax Rate (Benefit)
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Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
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Schedule of Changes to the Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance | Changes to the Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance
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Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits | Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits
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Schedule of Tax Years Open for Examination | Tax Years Open for Examination, by Entity
(1) We are currently being examined by the taxing authorities in the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee. Reinvestment of Foreign Earnings We plan to reinvest our foreign earnings to fund future non-U.S. growth and expansion. As a result, we do not anticipate remitting such earnings to the United States and have not provided for federal and state income taxes or foreign withholding taxes that may result if such earnings of our foreign subsidiaries are remitted to the United States. |
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Segment and Geographic Information (Tables) |
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Schedule of Financial Information by Reportable Segment | Financial Information by Reportable Segment
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Schedule of Geographic Information Based on the Country in Which the Sale Originated | Geographic Information Based on the Country in Which the Sale Originated(1)
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(1) Includes transaction expenses of $22.0 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, related to the GCA acquisition. (2) Includes a tax benefit of $19.0 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, related to expiring statutes of limitations. |
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Number of industry groups | industry_group | 5 |
Number of Technical Solution segments | segment | 1 |
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Government Services (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Gain on sale of Government Services business | $ 1.2 |
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Operating expenses | $ 4,881.2 | $ 4,603.4 | $ 4,392.3 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 436.6 | 410.1 | 395.0 |
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Operating expenses | (20.0) | (17.7) | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 20.0 | $ 17.7 |
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | |||
Ownership percentages | 33.00% | ||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ 9,300,000 | $ 17,100,000 | |
Other-than-temporary impairment | 0 | 5,000,000 | $ 0 |
Impairment of goodwill, held-for-sale business | 0 | 6,000,000 | 0 |
Advertising expense | $ 2,200,000 | $ 2,100,000 | $ 2,800,000 |
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Ownership percentages | 20.00% | ||
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Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | |||
Ownership percentages | 50.00% |
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) |
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Computer equipment and software | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 3 years |
Computer equipment and software | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 5 years |
Machinery and other equipment | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 3 years |
Machinery and other equipment | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 5 years |
Transportation equipment | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 1 year 6 months |
Transportation equipment | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 10 years |
Buildings | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 10 years |
Buildings | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 40 years |
Furniture and fixtures | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives | 5 years |
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- Definition Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. No definition available.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Management Reimbursement Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Parking facility management fee revenue | $ 333.2 | $ 323.4 | $ 305.9 |
Business & Industry | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Parking facility management fee revenue | 234.2 | 227.8 | 216.6 |
Aviation | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Parking facility management fee revenue | 80.4 | 78.2 | 71.7 |
Emerging Industries Group | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Parking facility management fee revenue | $ 18.5 | $ 17.5 | $ 17.7 |
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Restructuring and Related Costs - Restructuring and Related Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
Cumulative restructuring costs | $ 62.5 | ||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning | 8.0 | $ 6.6 | $ 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 20.9 | 29.0 | 12.7 |
Payments | (23.0) | (25.2) | (3.3) |
Non-cash charges | (2.5) | (2.8) | |
Non-cash charges | 0.9 | ||
Balance, ending | 6.7 | 8.0 | 6.6 |
External Support Fees | |||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
Cumulative restructuring costs | 28.0 | ||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 12.1 | 11.3 | 4.6 |
Payments | (10.8) | (12.2) | (2.5) |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | ||
Balance, ending | 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 |
Employee Severance | |||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
Cumulative restructuring costs | 13.8 | ||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning | 3.8 | 4.3 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 0.5 | 8.6 | 4.7 |
Payments | (3.3) | (9.1) | (0.4) |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | ||
Balance, ending | 1.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Other Project Fees | |||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
Cumulative restructuring costs | 10.4 | ||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 5.7 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
Payments | (5.8) | (3.6) | (0.4) |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | (0.2) | |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | ||
Balance, ending | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Lease Exit | |||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
Cumulative restructuring costs | 5.7 | ||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 2.6 | 3.2 | 0.0 |
Payments | (3.1) | (0.3) | 0.0 |
Non-cash charges | (0.4) | 0.0 | |
Non-cash charges | 0.9 | ||
Balance, ending | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.0 |
Asset Impairment | |||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
Cumulative restructuring costs | 4.7 | ||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Payments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Non-cash charges | (2.1) | (2.6) | |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | ||
Balance, ending | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 |
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Acquisitions - GCA Consideration Transferred (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Fair value of ABM common stock at closing | $ 421.3 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | |||
GCA Holding Corp. | ||||||
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair value of ABM common stock at closing | $ 421.3 | |||||
Cash consideration | 839.9 | |||||
Total consideration transferred | $ 1,261.3 | |||||
GCA Holding Corp. | Common Stock | ||||||
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items] | ||||||
Shares of ABM common stock, net of shares withheld for taxes (in shares) | [1] | 9.4 | ||||
ABM common stock closing market price at acquisition date (usd per share) | $ 44.63 | |||||
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Goodwill | $ 1,864.2 | $ 912.8 | $ 867.5 | ||||||||
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Amortization period for acquired intangible assets | 13 years | ||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 2.5 | ||||||||||
Trade accounts receivable | [1] | 118.1 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10.3 | ||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 41.4 | ||||||||||
Goodwill | [2] | 933.9 | |||||||||
Other assets | 4.2 | ||||||||||
Trade accounts payable | (9.1) | ||||||||||
Insurance reserves | (35.5) | ||||||||||
Income taxes payable | (16.5) | ||||||||||
Accrued liabilities | (36.5) | ||||||||||
Deferred income tax liability, net | (92.6) | ||||||||||
Other liabilities | (8.1) | ||||||||||
Net assets acquired | 1,261.3 | ||||||||||
Acquired Receivables | |||||||||||
Trade accounts receivable, gross | 122.0 | ||||||||||
Estimated uncollectible trade accounts receivable | 3.9 | ||||||||||
GCA Holding Corp. | Customer relationships | |||||||||||
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Intangible assets | [3] | $ 340.0 | |||||||||
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Amortization period for acquired intangible assets | 15 years | ||||||||||
GCA Holding Corp. | Trade names | |||||||||||
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Intangible assets | [3] | $ 9.0 | |||||||||
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Amortization period for acquired intangible assets | 2 years | ||||||||||
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- Definition Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, acquired at the acquisition date. 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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Acquisitions - GCA Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses excluded from pro forma | $ 436.6 | $ 410.1 | $ 395.0 |
GCA Holding Corp. | |||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] | |||
Pro forma, Revenue | 6,293.0 | 6,153.6 | |
Pro forma, Net income (loss) from continuing operations | $ 90.4 | $ (0.6) | |
Pro forma, statutory tax rate (percent) | 41.00% | 41.00% | |
GCA Holding Corp. | Acquisition-related Costs | |||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses excluded from pro forma | $ 24.2 |
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Acquisitions - Other Acquisitions Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 01, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 01, 2015 |
May 01, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Goodwill | $ 1,864.2 | $ 912.8 | $ 867.5 | ||||
Mechanical Solutions Inc (MSI) | |||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||
Purchase price | $ 12.6 | ||||||
Contingent consideration liability | 1.0 | ||||||
OFJ Connections Ltd (OFJ) | |||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||
Purchase price | $ 6.3 | ||||||
8 Solutions Ltd (8 Solutions) | |||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||
Purchase price | $ 16.1 | ||||||
Westway Services Holdings (Westway) | |||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||
Purchase price | $ 81.0 | ||||||
Goodwill | 53.8 | ||||||
Intangible assets | $ 22.5 | ||||||
CTS Services/Facility Support Services (CTS) | |||||||
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Purchase price | $ 18.8 | ||||||
Contingent consideration liability | $ 3.8 |
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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 26, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Jul. 31, 2017 |
Apr. 30, 2017 |
Jan. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Jul. 31, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Cash proceeds on sale of assets | $ 131.0 | |||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets | $ 23.6 | |||||||||||
Working capital adjustment to previously recorded gain | $ 3.1 | |||||||||||
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | $ 1.1 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.4 | $ 72.9 | $ 1.2 | $ 1.8 | $ 2.4 | $ (0.4) | $ 74.3 | $ 5.1 | $ (22.2) | |
Pretax loss from discontinued operations | $ 123.7 |
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Net Income Per Common Share - Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Calculations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
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Income from continuing operations | $ (2.5) | $ 32.9 | $ 31.6 | $ 16.1 | $ 9.0 | $ 32.9 | $ 6.8 | $ 13.6 | $ 78.1 | $ 62.3 | $ 54.1 | ||||||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | (1.1) | 0.0 | (0.4) | (72.9) | (1.2) | (1.8) | (2.4) | 0.4 | (74.3) | (5.1) | 22.2 | ||||||
Net income | $ (3.6) | [1] | $ 32.9 | $ 31.3 | $ (56.8) | $ 7.8 | $ 31.1 | [2] | $ 4.4 | $ 14.0 | $ 3.8 | $ 57.2 | $ 76.3 | ||||
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding—Basic (in shares) | 57.7 | 56.3 | 56.7 | ||||||||||||||
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Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding—Diluted (in shares) | 58.3 | 56.9 | 57.4 | ||||||||||||||
Net income per common share — Basic | |||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations (usd per share) | $ (0.04) | $ 0.59 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.24 | $ 1.35 | $ 1.11 | $ 0.95 | ||||||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (usd per share) | (0.02) | 0.00 | (0.01) | (1.30) | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.04) | 0.01 | (1.29) | (0.09) | 0.40 | ||||||
Net income (usd per share) | (0.06) | 0.59 | 0.56 | (1.01) | 0.14 | 0.55 | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.07 | 1.02 | 1.35 | ||||||
Net income per common share — Diluted | |||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations (usd per share) | (0.04) | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.58 | 0.12 | 0.24 | 1.34 | 1.09 | 0.94 | ||||||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (usd per share) | (0.02) | 0.00 | (0.01) | (1.28) | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.04) | 0.00 | (1.27) | (0.09) | 0.39 | ||||||
Net income (usd per share) | $ (0.06) | [1] | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 | $ (1.00) | $ 0.14 | $ 0.55 | [2] | $ 0.08 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.07 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.33 | ||||
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Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||
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Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||
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Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||
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Net Income Per Common Share - Anti-Dilutive Outstanding Stock Awards Issued Under Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details) - shares shares in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
Anti-dilutive (in shares) | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) $ in Millions |
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Number of contingent consideration liabilities | contingent_consideration_liability | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
Payment of contingent consideration | $ 3.8 | $ 1.5 | $ 0.0 | |||||||||||||||
Number of contingent consideration liabilities, recorded during period | contingent_consideration_liability | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents | [1] | $ 62.8 | 53.5 | |||||||||||||||
Insurance deposits | [2] | 11.2 | 11.2 | |||||||||||||||
Assets held in funded deferred compensation plan | [3] | 4.6 | 4.9 | |||||||||||||||
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||
Credit facility | [4] | 1,191.2 | 268.3 | |||||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | [5] | 2.9 | 0.2 | |||||||||||||||
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Investments in auction rate securities | [6] | 8.0 | 8.0 | |||||||||||||||
Contingent consideration liability | [7] | $ 0.9 | $ 3.8 | |||||||||||||||
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- 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. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of cash and cash equivalents restricted as to withdrawal or usage, classified as noncurrent. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits. Cash equivalents include, but are not limited to, 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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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Non-Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Impairment (recovery) loss | $ (18.5) | $ 22.5 | $ 0.0 | |
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Government Services | ||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Offer from strategic buyer for sale of business | $ 35.0 | |||
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | ||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Impairment (recovery) loss | $ (17.4) | $ 22.5 |
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Auction Rate Securities - Narrative (Details) |
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Oct. 31, 2017
USD ($)
institution
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Oct. 31, 2016
USD ($)
institution
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Number of different auction rate securities issuers | institution | 2 | 2 |
Interest rate reset interval | 30 days | |
Auction rate securities | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Investments in auction rate securities, original principal amount | $ 10,000,000 | $ 10,000,000 |
Investment in auction rate securities, amortized cost basis | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
Investment in auction rate securities, fair value | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities included in AOCL | 0 | 0 |
Auction rate securities | Retained Earnings | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Total amount of other-than-temporary impairment credit loss recognized | $ 2,000,000 | $ 2,000,000 |
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Auction Rate Securities - Significant Assumptions Used to Determine Fair Value of Auction Rate Securities (Details) |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
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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 | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Discount rates | 0.42% | 0.46% |
Average expected lives | 4 years | 4 years |
Maximum | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Discount rates | 0.79% | 1.30% |
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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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Depreciation expense | $ 38.5 | $ 32.6 | $ 32.8 | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 279.5 | 245.2 | |||
Less: Accumulated depreciation | [1] | 136.4 | 163.4 | ||
Total | 143.1 | 81.8 | |||
Machinery and other equipment | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 89.5 | 74.5 | |||
Computer equipment and software | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 70.2 | 92.5 | |||
Transportation equipment | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 48.0 | 23.5 | |||
Leasehold improvements | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 47.1 | 33.2 | |||
Furniture and fixtures | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 13.6 | 11.3 | |||
Buildings | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 10.0 | 9.3 | |||
Land | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 1.2 | $ 0.9 | |||
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Property, Plant and Equipment - Capital Leases Included in Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | $ 20.0 | $ 8.2 |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 7.6 | 6.9 |
Total | 12.4 | 1.3 |
Transportation equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | 19.4 | 6.6 |
Machinery and other equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | 0.3 | 1.0 |
Furniture and fixtures | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | 0.2 | 0.5 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | $ 0.1 | $ 0.2 |
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
Beginning balance | $ 912.8 | $ 867.5 | |||||||
Acquisitions | 945.0 | [1] | 64.8 | [2] | |||||
Foreign currency translation | 6.4 | (13.6) | |||||||
Impairment loss | 0.0 | (6.0) | $ 0.0 | ||||||
Ending balance | 1,864.2 | 912.8 | 867.5 | ||||||
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Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
Beginning balance | 470.2 | 463.0 | |||||||
Acquisitions | 0.9 | [1] | 10.1 | [2] | |||||
Foreign currency translation | 2.2 | (2.9) | |||||||
Impairment loss | 0.0 | ||||||||
Ending balance | 473.3 | 470.2 | 463.0 | ||||||
Aviation | |||||||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
Beginning balance | 120.0 | 119.5 | |||||||
Acquisitions | 3.8 | [1] | 1.0 | [2] | |||||
Foreign currency translation | 0.4 | (0.6) | |||||||
Impairment loss | 0.0 | ||||||||
Ending balance | 124.2 | 120.0 | 119.5 | ||||||
Emerging Industries Group | |||||||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
Beginning balance | 152.8 | 152.8 | |||||||
Acquisitions | 0.0 | [1] | 0.0 | [2] | |||||
Foreign currency translation | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Impairment loss | 0.0 | ||||||||
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Beginning balance | 169.8 | 126.1 | |||||||
Acquisitions | 6.4 | [1] | 53.7 | [2] | |||||
Foreign currency translation | 3.8 | (10.1) | |||||||
Impairment loss | 0.0 | ||||||||
Ending balance | 180.0 | 169.8 | 126.1 | ||||||
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Acquisitions | 933.9 | [1] | 0.0 | [2] | |||||
Foreign currency translation | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Impairment loss | 0.0 | ||||||||
Ending balance | 933.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||
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Foreign currency translation | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Impairment loss | (6.0) | ||||||||
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Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Gross Carrying Amount | [1] | $ 619.2 | $ 260.9 | ||
Accumulated Amortization | [1] | (189.1) | (157.0) | ||
Total | [1] | $ 430.1 | 103.8 | ||
Intangible assets weighted average life | 13 years | ||||
Customer contracts and relationships | |||||
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Gross Carrying Amount | $ 607.9 | 258.6 | |||
Accumulated Amortization | (186.3) | (155.1) | |||
Total | 421.6 | 103.5 | |||
Trademarks and trade names | |||||
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Gross Carrying Amount | 10.8 | 1.8 | |||
Accumulated Amortization | (2.4) | (1.5) | |||
Total | 8.4 | 0.2 | |||
Contract rights and other | |||||
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Gross Carrying Amount | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||
Accumulated Amortization | (0.4) | (0.4) | |||
Total | $ 0.1 | $ 0.1 | |||
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Annual Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017
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Estimated amortization expense 2018 | $ 68.2 | |||
Estimated amortization expense 2019 | 61.3 | |||
Estimated amortization expense 2020 | 51.4 | |||
Estimated amortization expense 2021 | 45.2 | |||
Estimated amortization expense 2022 | $ 39.3 | |||
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Insurance - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
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Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Self insurance retention amount per-claim | $ 1.0 | |
Insurance policy coverage, general and automobile liability losses | 200.0 | |
Insurance policy coverage, property damage | 75.0 | |
Change in reserves for insurance claims | 22.0 | $ 32.9 |
Insurance reserve adjustment, amount less than prior year adjustment | (10.9) | |
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Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Primary policy limit | 1.0 | |
Maximum | ||
Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Primary policy limit | 5.0 | |
Self insurance retention amount per participant per year | $ 0.4 |
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Insurance - Insurance Related Balances and Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
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Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] | ||
Insurance recoverables | $ 73.1 | $ 69.7 |
Claim Types Excluding Medical and Dental | ||
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] | ||
Insurance claims reserves | 485.6 | 417.9 |
Medical and Dental Claims | ||
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] | ||
Insurance claims reserves | $ 9.8 | $ 5.9 |
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Insurance - Causalty Program Insurance Reserves Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Net balance at beginning of year | $ 348.2 | [1] | $ 312.7 | [1] | $ 277.8 | ||
Change in case reserves plus IBNR Claims — current year | 112.2 | 104.5 | 88.7 | ||||
Change in case reserves plus IBNR Claims — prior years | 23.1 | 35.8 | 40.1 | ||||
Claims paid | (105.2) | (104.8) | (93.9) | ||||
GCA Services acquisition | 34.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||
Net balance at end of year | [1] | 412.5 | 348.2 | 312.7 | |||
Recoverables | 73.1 | 69.7 | 65.9 | ||||
Gross balance at end of year | 485.6 | 417.9 | 378.6 | ||||
Provision related to discontinued operations | $ 10.0 | $ 12.0 | $ 12.0 | ||||
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Insurance - Instruments Used to Collateralize Insurance Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
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Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||
Instruments used to collateralize insurance obligations | $ 226.3 | $ 186.7 |
Standby letters of credit | ||
Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||
Instruments used to collateralize insurance obligations | 137.6 | 118.3 |
Surety bonds | ||
Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||
Instruments used to collateralize insurance obligations | 77.5 | 57.2 |
Restricted insurance deposits | ||
Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||
Instruments used to collateralize insurance obligations | $ 11.2 | $ 11.2 |
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Credit Facility - Narrative (Details) |
2 Months Ended | |||
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Jul. 31, 2020 |
Sep. 01, 2017
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Weighted average interest rate | 3.49% | |||
Deferred financing costs | $ 18,700,000 | |||
Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Fixed charge coverage ratio | 1.50 | |||
Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Leverage ratio | 4.75 | |||
Leverage ratio election option for four fiscal quarters in the event of material acquisition | 3.75 | |||
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Deferred financing costs | 5,200,000 | |||
Term Loan | Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt instrument, face amount | 800,000,000.0 | |||
Deferred financing costs | 13,400,000 | |||
Swing Line Loan | Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Line of credit, borrowing capacity | 75,000,000.0 | |||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of commitment fee on the unused portion of the Facility | 0.20% | |||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of commitment fee on the unused portion of the Facility | 0.35% | |||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Line of credit, borrowing capacity | 900,000,000.0 | |||
Borrowing capacity after initial year of term | 800,000,000.0 | |||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Prior Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Line of credit, borrowing capacity | $ 800,000,000.0 | |||
Standby letters of credit | Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Line of credit, borrowing capacity | $ 300,000,000.0 | |||
Eurodollar | Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Variable interest rate | 1.00% | |||
Eurodollar | Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Variable interest rate | 2.25% | |||
Base Rate | Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum | ||||
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Variable interest rate | 0.00% | |||
Base Rate | Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Variable interest rate | 1.25% | |||
Forecast | Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Leverage ratio | 3.50 |
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Credit Facility - Credit Facility Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
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Gross term loan | $ 20.0 | |||||
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs | (3.1) | |||||
Current portion of term loan | 16.9 | $ 0.0 | ||||
Long-term debt | ||||||
Gross term loan | 780.0 | |||||
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs | (9.9) | |||||
Total noncurrent portion of term loan | 770.1 | |||||
Line of credit | [1],[2] | 391.2 | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 1,161.3 | $ 268.3 | ||||
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Credit Facility - Facility Information (Details) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017
USD ($)
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Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Standby letters of credit | $ 146.4 |
Borrowing capacity | 350.8 |
Borrowing capacity after covenant restrictions | $ 282.0 |
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Credit Facility - Term Loan Maturities (Details) - Term Loan $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017
USD ($)
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Debt maturities, 2018 | $ 20.0 |
Debt maturities, 2019 | 40.0 |
Debt maturities, 2020 | 60.0 |
Debt maturities, 2021 | 120.0 |
Debt maturities, 2022 | 560.0 |
Long-term Debt | $ 800.0 |
Principal repayment, 2018 (percent) | 2.50% |
Principal repayment, 2019 (percent) | 5.00% |
Principal repayment, 2020 (percent) | 7.50% |
Principal repayment, 2021 (percent) | 15.00% |
Principal repayment, 2022 (percent) | 70.00% |
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Credit Facility - Interest Rate Swaps (Details) $ in Millions |
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Effective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax | $ 1.7 | $ 0.2 | |
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Number of interest rate swap agreements | instrument | 3 | ||
Notional amount | $ 500.0 | $ 105.0 | |
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 1.05% | ||
Minimum | Interest Rate Swap | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 1.65% | ||
Maximum | Interest Rate Swap | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 1.69% |
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- Definition 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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- Definition The number of derivative instruments of a particular group held by the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Defined Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Aggregate net obligations | $ 7.5 | $ 7.8 | |
Aggregate projected benefit obligation | 15.7 | 15.7 | |
Fair value of plan assets | 8.2 | 7.9 | |
Expected return on assets | 0.4 | 0.5 | $ 0.5 |
Net periodic benefit cost | 0.2 | $ 0.2 | $ 0.2 |
Expected future benefit payments | $ 13.8 | ||
Equity Securities | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target plan asset allocations | 47.00% | ||
Fixed Income Funds | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target plan asset allocations | 43.00% | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target plan asset allocations | 10.00% |
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- Definition Amount of expected return (loss) recognized in net periodic benefit (cost) credit, calculated based on expected long-term rate of return and market-related value of plan assets of defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Deferred Compensation Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Deferred Compensation Plans | |||||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||||
Total liability of deferred compensation | $ 17.6 | $ 19.1 | |||
Compensation expense | 0.4 | 0.4 | $ 0.5 | ||
Rabbi Trust | |||||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||||
Fair value deferred compensation plan assets | [1] | $ 4.6 | $ 4.9 | ||
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- Definition 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. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date. 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) $ in Millions |
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Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |||
Number of defined contribution plans | defined_contribution_plan | 4 | ||
Cost recognized | $ | $ 13.7 | $ 11.7 | $ 12.1 |
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- Definition Amount of cost for defined contribution plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Details) - Multiemployer Plans, Pension Plans - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 63.1 | $ 59.3 | $ 58.5 | ||||||||||
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Green Zone funded percent - Minimum | 80.00% | 80.00% | ||||||||||||
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Red Zone funded percent - Maximum | 65.00% | 65.00% | ||||||||||||
Yellow Zone funded percent - Maximum | 80.00% | 80.00% | ||||||||||||
Building Service 32BJ Pension Fund | ||||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Entity Tax Identification Number | [1],[2] | 131879376 | ||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plan Number | [1],[2] | 001 | ||||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | [1],[3] | Red | Red | |||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status, Date | [1],[3] | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |||||||||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented | [1],[4] | Implemented | ||||||||||||
Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 20.1 | $ 17.0 | 14.2 | ||||||||||
Surcharge Imposed | [1],[5] | No | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | [1] | Dec. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||
Central Pension Fund of the IUOE & Participating Employers | ||||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Entity Tax Identification Number | [1],[2] | 366052390 | ||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plan Number | [1],[2] | 001 | ||||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | [1],[3] | Green | Green | |||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status, Date | [1],[3] | Jan. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2016 | |||||||||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 10.7 | $ 11.0 | 11.2 | ||||||||||
Surcharge Imposed | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | [1] | Dec. 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | [1] | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||
S.E.I.U. National Industry Pension Fund | ||||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Entity Tax Identification Number | [1],[2] | 526148540 | ||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plan Number | [1],[2] | 001 | ||||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | [1],[3] | Red | Red | |||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status, Date | [1],[3] | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |||||||||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented | [1],[4] | Implemented | ||||||||||||
Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 7.2 | $ 6.8 | 6.0 | ||||||||||
Surcharge Imposed | [1],[5] | Yes | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | [1] | Jul. 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||
Local 25 SEIU & Participating Employers Pension Trust | ||||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Entity Tax Identification Number | [1],[2] | 366486542 | ||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plan Number | [1],[2] | 001 | ||||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | [1],[3] | Green | Green | |||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status, Date | [1],[3] | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |||||||||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 6.0 | $ 6.2 | 6.0 | ||||||||||
Surcharge Imposed | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | [1] | Apr. 08, 2018 | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | [1] | Jun. 30, 2018 | ||||||||||||
IUOE Stationary Engineers Local 39 Pension Plan | ||||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Entity Tax Identification Number | [1],[2] | 946118939 | ||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plan Number | [1],[2] | 001 | ||||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | [1],[3] | Green | Green | |||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status, Date | [1],[3] | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |||||||||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 4.8 | $ 5.2 | 5.6 | ||||||||||
Surcharge Imposed | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | [1] | Feb. 28, 2019 | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | [1] | Jul. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan | ||||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Entity Tax Identification Number | [1],[2] | 916145047 | ||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plan Number | [1],[2] | 001 | ||||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | [1],[3] | Green | Green | |||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status, Date | [1],[3] | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |||||||||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 3.5 | $ 0.9 | 1.0 | ||||||||||
Surcharge Imposed | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | Nov. 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | [1] | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Local 68 Engineers Union Pension Plan | ||||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Entity Tax Identification Number | [1],[2] | 510176618 | ||||||||||||
Multiemployer Plan Number | [1],[2] | 001 | ||||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | [1],[3] | Green | Yellow | |||||||||||
Pension Protection Act Zone Status, Date | [1],[3] | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | |||||||||||
FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 2.8 | $ 2.8 | 3.0 | ||||||||||
Surcharge Imposed | [1],[5] | NA | ||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, First | Feb. 28, 2018 | |||||||||||||
Expiration Dates of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Last | [1] | Aug. 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
All Other Plans | ||||||||||||||
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Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 8.0 | $ 9.4 | $ 11.5 | ||||||||||
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- Definition 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 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 Plans Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||||
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Multiemployer Plans, Pension Plans | |||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||||
Contributions by ABM | [1] | $ 63.1 | $ 59.3 | $ 58.5 | |
Multiemployer Plans, Pension Plans | Defined Contribution Plans | |||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||||
Contributions by ABM | 5.4 | 6.6 | 6.8 | ||
Multiemployer Plans, Postretirement Benefit Plans | |||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||||
Contributions by ABM | $ 247.9 | $ 224.5 | $ 216.8 | ||
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Commitments and Contingencies - Lease and Other Similar Commitments (Details) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017
USD ($)
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October 31, 2018 | $ 3.1 | |||
October 31, 2019 | 3.1 | |||
October 31, 2020 | 3.0 | |||
October 31, 2021 | 2.3 | |||
October 31, 2022 | 0.8 | |||
Thereafter | 0.3 | |||
Total minimum lease commitments | 12.6 | |||
Operating and Other | ||||
October 31, 2018 | 79.7 | [1] | ||
October 31, 2019 | 50.1 | [1] | ||
October 31, 2020 | 38.9 | [1] | ||
October 31, 2021 | 34.3 | [1] | ||
October 31, 2022 | 31.2 | [1] | ||
Thereafter | 84.8 | [1] | ||
Total minimum lease commitments | 319.0 | [1] | ||
Estimated future sublease rental income | $ 20.6 | |||
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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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Definition Future minimum rental payments in aggregate as of the balance sheet date under operating leases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments and Contingencies - Rental and Other Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Minimum rental and other | $ 121.5 | $ 118.0 | $ 110.6 |
Contingent rental and other | 34.3 | 31.3 | 28.0 |
Total | $ 155.8 | $ 149.3 | $ 138.6 |
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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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- Definition 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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- Definition 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 - Narrative (Details) |
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Nov. 03, 2017
USD ($)
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Oct. 13, 2017
USD ($)
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Aug. 29, 2017
USD ($)
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Jul. 19, 2017
USD ($)
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Apr. 17, 2017
USD ($)
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Feb. 07, 2017
plaintiff
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Feb. 06, 2017
USD ($)
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Dec. 22, 2016
USD ($)
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Aug. 01, 2012
USD ($)
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Jul. 31, 2012
USD ($)
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Oct. 31, 2017
USD ($)
plaintiff
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Oct. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Letters of credit | $ 146,400,000 | ||||||||||||
Surety bonds | 486,200,000 | ||||||||||||
Surety bonds with future effective date | $ 2,500,000 | ||||||||||||
Subsidiary ownership interest percentage | 33.00% | ||||||||||||
Loss contingency amount accrued for probable losses | $ 16,200,000 | ||||||||||||
Minimum | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Subsidiary ownership interest percentage | 20.00% | ||||||||||||
Estimate of reasonably possible loss | $ 0 | ||||||||||||
Maximum | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Subsidiary ownership interest percentage | 50.00% | ||||||||||||
Estimate of reasonably possible loss | $ 3,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Augustus | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Amount awarded to plaintiffs | $ 4,500,000 | $ 89,700,000 | |||||||||||
Percentage of damages awards | 30.00% | ||||||||||||
Reversal of initial award | $ 89,700,000 | ||||||||||||
Settlement interest | $ 41,200,000 | ||||||||||||
Settlement amount | $ 110,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Payments for legal settlements | $ 55,000,000 | $ 55,000,000 | |||||||||||
Payments for payroll taxes related to settlement | $ 4,800,000 | ||||||||||||
Karapetyan | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Settlement amount | $ 5,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Payments for legal settlements | $ 5,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Payments for payroll taxes related to settlement | $ 200,000 | ||||||||||||
Hussein And Isse | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Loss contingency amount accrued for probable losses | $ 8,300,000 | ||||||||||||
Hussein And Isse | Subsequent Event | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Settlement amount | $ 8,300,000 | ||||||||||||
Isse | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Number of plaintiffs | plaintiff | 60 | 220 | |||||||||||
Energy Savings Contracts | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Guarantee obligation | $ 157,900,000 | $ 66,300,000 | |||||||||||
Performance Guarantee | Joint Venture | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Total guarantee | $ 35,000,000.0 |
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- Definition The total amount of guaranteed energy savings. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition This element represents the amount of damages awarded to plaintiff reversed by the court. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of total damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Surety Bonds, With Future Effective Date No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount awarded to other party in judgment or settlement of litigation. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Interest expense (income) directly attributable to an award in settlement of litigation. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition 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 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of plaintiffs that have filed claims pertaining to a loss contingency. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of cash paid for the settlement of litigation or for other legal issues during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of cash outflow for taxes classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Preferred and Common Stock - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Sep. 02, 2015 |
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Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |||
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 500,000 | 500,000 | |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 | |
Share repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 200,000,000.0 | ||
Share repurchase program, remaining authorized amount | $ 134,100,000 |
X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount remaining of a stock repurchase plan authorized. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
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Preferred and Common Stock - Repurchase Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |||
Total number of shares repurchased (in shares) | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
Average price paid per share (usd per share) | $ 40.07 | $ 33.48 | $ 30.72 |
Total cash paid for share repurchase | $ 7.9 | $ 46.6 | $ 31.4 |
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- Definition Stock repurchase average cost per share. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition 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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X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
May 01, 2006 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
May 01, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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2006 Equity Plan | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | 11,679,265 | |||
Number of shares available for grant (in shares) | 1,787,954 | |||
2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | 4,000,000 | |||
Fair value percentage of common stock price | 95.00% | |||
Employee contribution percentage | 10.00% | |||
Maximum annual employee contribution | $ 25,000 | |||
Holding period for shares purchased in program | 6 months | |||
Number of shares unissued (in shares) | 971,412 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Share Based Compensation Fair Value Percentage of Common Stock Price No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Holding Period On Employee Stock Purchase No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Stock Based Compensation Maximum Employee Contribution No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Stock Based Compensation Maximum Employee Contribution Percentage No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Compensation Expense by Type of Award and Related Income Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||||
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | [1] | $ 13.3 | $ 14.0 | $ 14.2 | |
Income tax benefit | (5.4) | (6.0) | (5.9) | ||
Share-based compensation expense, net of taxes | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.3 | ||
Share-based compensation expense related to discontinued operations | 0.3 | ||||
RSUs | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | 7.2 | 7.1 | 6.9 | ||
Performance shares | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.5 | ||
Stock options | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | $ 0.0 | $ 0.3 | $ 0.8 | ||
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Share-Based Compensation Expense No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Represents the expense 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Details
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X | ||||||||||
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - RSU Narrative (Details) - RSUs - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Exercisable rate | 50.00% | ||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures | $ 21.0 | ||
Weighted-average vesting period | 3 years 1 month 6 days | ||
Fair value per share of awards granted (usd per share) | $ 41.79 | $ 35.62 | $ 29.31 |
Total fair value of RSUs vested | $ 9.4 | $ 7.2 | $ 9.4 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - RSU Activity (Details) - RSUs - $ / shares shares in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|
Number of Shares | |||
Beginning balance (in shares) | 1.0 | ||
Granted (in shares) | 0.4 | ||
Vested (in shares) | (0.4) | ||
Forfeited (in shares) | (0.1) | ||
Ending balance (in shares) | 0.9 | 1.0 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] | |||
Beginning balance (usd per share) | $ 28.83 | ||
Granted (usd per share) | 41.79 | $ 35.62 | $ 29.31 |
Vested (usd per share) | 26.45 | ||
Forfeited (usd per share) | 31.29 | ||
Ending balance (usd per share) | $ 34.18 | $ 28.83 | |
Shares withheld for income taxes (in shares) | 0.1 |
X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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 - Performance Share Narrative (Details) - Performance shares - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||
Total unrecognized compensation cost | $ 11.5 | ||
Weighted-average vesting period | 1 year 10 months 25 days | ||
Service period | 3 years | ||
Fair value per share of awards granted (usd per share) | $ 39.21 | $ 28.99 | $ 29.82 |
Total fair value of RSUs vested | $ 7.0 | $ 6.6 | $ 5.0 |
Minimum | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of awards originally granted | 0.00% | ||
Maximum | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of awards originally granted | 150.00% |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Employee Service Share-based Compensation, TSR Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Details
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Performance Share Activity (Details) - Performance shares - $ / shares shares in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|
Number of Shares | |||
Beginning balance (in shares) | 0.9 | ||
Granted (in shares) | 0.2 | ||
Vested (in shares) | (0.3) | ||
Performance adjustments (in shares) | 0.0 | ||
Forfeited (in shares) | (0.1) | ||
Ending balance (in shares) | 0.8 | 0.9 | |
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | |||
Beginning balance (usd per share) | $ 29.28 | ||
Granted (usd per share) | 39.21 | $ 28.99 | $ 29.82 |
Vested (usd per share) | 27.41 | ||
Performance adjustments (usd per share) | 28.06 | ||
Forfeited (usd per share) | 31.74 | ||
Ending balance (usd per share) | $ 32.83 | $ 29.28 | |
Shares withheld for income taxes (in shares) | 0.1 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The change in the number of shares made during period on other than stock (or unit) options, as a result of the change in the probability of achieving the performance targets established under the plan. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that have fluctuated as a result of the change in the probability of achieving the performance targets established under the plan. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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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 - Monte Carlo Assumptions (Details) - $ / shares |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Expected life | [1] | 2 years 1 month 20 days | 2 years 1 month 16 days | 2 years 1 month 25 days | ||||||||
Expected stock price volatility | [2] | 21.40% | 19.00% | 18.90% | ||||||||
Risk-free interest rate | [3] | 1.30% | 0.80% | 0.80% | ||||||||
Stock price (usd per share) | [4] | $ 40.21 | $ 38.65 | $ 30.25 | ||||||||
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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 Price of a single share of a number of saleable stocks of a company. No definition available.
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- Definition 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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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Stock Option Narrative (Details) - Stock options - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Exercisable rate | 25.00% | ||
Expiration period | 7 years | ||
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures | $ 0 | ||
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | 2,600,000 | $ 3,400,000 | $ 8,800,000 |
Fair value of stock options vested | $ 200,000 | $ 1,700,000 | $ 2,100,000 |
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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 Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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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 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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- Definition Fair value of options vested. Excludes equity instruments other than options, for example, but not limited to, share units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |||||
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Oct. 31, 2017
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
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Number of Shares | ||||||
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares | 0.4 | |||||
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares | 0.0 | |||||
Exercised (in shares) | shares | (0.1) | |||||
Ending balance (in shares) | shares | 0.2 | |||||
Exercisable (in shares) | shares | 0.1 | |||||
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share | ||||||
Beginning balance (usd per share) | $ / shares | $ 17.74 | |||||
Forfeited or expired (usd per share) | $ / shares | 25.30 | |||||
Exercised (usd per share) | $ / shares | 20.13 | |||||
Ending balance (usd per share) | $ / shares | 16.29 | |||||
Exercisable (usd per share) | $ / shares | $ 18.49 | |||||
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | ||||||
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding (in years) | 2 years | [1] | ||||
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable (in years) | 2 years | [1] | ||||
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $ | $ 6.2 | [2] | ||||
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $ | $ 3.2 | [2] | ||||
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- Definition Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] No definition available.
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- References No definition available.
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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 price of options that were either forfeited or expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. 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 A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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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 Number of fully vested and expected to vest exercisable options that may be converted into shares under option plan. Includes, but is not limited to, unvested options for which requisite service period has not been rendered but that are expected to vest based on achievement of performance condition, if forfeitures are recognized when they occur. 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition 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 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 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 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) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Weighted average fair value of granted purchase rights per share (usd per share) | $ 2.11 | $ 1.63 | $ 1.51 |
Common stock issued | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Fair value of common stock issued per share (usd per share) | $ 40.07 | $ 30.94 | $ 28.77 |
Aggregate purchases | $ 4.7 | $ 4.7 | $ 4.7 |
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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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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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 From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
United States | $ 76.1 | $ 45.1 | $ 60.5 |
Foreign | 10.8 | 6.8 | 11.9 |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 86.9 | 51.9 | 72.4 |
Current: | |||
Federal | (5.9) | 17.5 | (3.7) |
State | (6.0) | (9.3) | (3.7) |
Foreign | (3.0) | (1.5) | (2.8) |
Deferred: | |||
Federal | 5.0 | 3.6 | (7.9) |
State | 0.3 | (0.5) | (0.3) |
Foreign | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
Income tax benefit (provision) | $ (8.8) | $ 10.4 | $ (18.3) |
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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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X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- 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 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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X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
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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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as Income or Loss generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations before deduction of income tax expense (benefit) and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, and addition of income (loss) from equity method investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- 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 - Reconciliation of U.S. Statutory Tax Rate to Effective Income Tax Rate (Details) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
U.S. statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 5.50% | 7.80% | 6.50% |
Federal and state tax credits | (7.50%) | (22.70%) | (9.60%) |
Impact of foreign operations | (2.70%) | (5.00%) | (3.60%) |
Changes in uncertain tax positions | (19.70%) | (40.00%) | (5.20%) |
Incremental tax benefit from share-based compensation awards | (4.20%) | (4.20%) | 0.00% |
Tax credits for energy efficient government buildings | (2.20%) | (2.40%) | (2.80%) |
Nondeductible expenses | 5.70% | 7.70% | 3.80% |
Other, net | 0.10% | 3.80% | 1.20% |
Annual effective tax rate (benefit) | 10.10% | (20.00%) | 25.30% |
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- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Energy Efficient Government Buildings, Percent No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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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 attributable to changes in the income tax rates. 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 attributable to nondeductible expenses. 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 attributable to other 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 equity-based compensation costs. 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 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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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 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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- References No definition available.
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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2017
USD ($)
state
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Oct. 31, 2016
USD ($)
|
Oct. 31, 2015
USD ($)
|
|
Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
Tax benefit related to lapse of statute of limitations | $ 17.8 | $ 20.8 | |
Interest on income taxes | 1.2 | 0.6 | |
Work opportunity tax credit, new hires | 6.7 | ||
Work opportunity tax credit, adjustment | 5.1 | ||
Tax benefit related to share-based compensation | 3.6 | 2.2 | |
Income tax benefit related to deduction for energy efficient government buildings | 1.9 | 1.2 | |
Tax credits | 25.1 | ||
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate | 50.5 | 52.0 | $ 75.6 |
Maximum decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that is reasonably possible | 12.2 | ||
Uncertain tax positions, interest and penalties accrued | 1.9 | 2.3 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties benefit | $ 0.5 | $ 0.9 | |
Uncertain tax positions, interest and penalties recognized and expensed | $ 1.0 | ||
Number of states in which entity operates | state | 50 | ||
State and Local Jurisdiction | |||
Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 208.4 | ||
Federal | |||
Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 56.8 |
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- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Energy Efficient Government Buildings, Amount No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Income Taxes [Line Items] No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tax Benefits, Lapse of Statute of Limitations No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tax Credits, Work Opportunity Tax Credit No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tax Credits, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, New Hires No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest and Penalties Benefit No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of decrease reasonably possible in the next twelve months for the unrecognized tax benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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- 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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X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of the tax credit 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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X | ||||||||||
- 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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- Definition Amount of interest expense for an underpayment of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
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Deferred tax assets attributable to: | ||
Self-insurance claims (net of recoverables) | $ 124.4 | $ 108.4 |
Deferred and other compensation | 34.7 | 33.4 |
Impairment loss on assets held for sale | 0.0 | 9.2 |
Accounts receivable allowances | 8.9 | 6.6 |
Settlement liabilities | 6.5 | 2.6 |
Other accruals | 3.5 | 2.9 |
Other comprehensive income | 0.4 | 1.5 |
State taxes | 0.8 | 0.6 |
State net operating loss carryforwards | 12.3 | 5.7 |
Federal net operating loss carryforwards | 19.9 | 0.0 |
Tax credits | 19.9 | 9.9 |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 7.2 | 2.6 |
Other | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Gross deferred tax assets | 241.5 | 186.5 |
Valuation allowance | (7.7) | (5.4) |
Total deferred tax assets | 233.8 | 181.1 |
Deferred tax liabilities attributable to: | ||
Property, plant and equipment | (5.9) | (2.2) |
Goodwill and other acquired intangibles | (282.0) | (141.8) |
Equity in earnings of foreign investments | (3.2) | (3.2) |
Total deferred tax liabilities | (291.1) | (147.2) |
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets | $ (57.3) | |
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets | $ 33.9 |
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- Definition Deferred Tax Assets, Assets Held for Sale No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition Deferred Tax Assets, Unrecognized Tax Benefits No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition 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 and deferred tax liability, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible differences and carryforwards, without jurisdictional netting. 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 | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible domestic operating loss carryforwards. Excludes 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 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 allowance, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences, classified as other. 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 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 Amount, before allocation of a valuation allowances, of deferred tax assets attributable to deductible tax credit carryforwards including, but not limited to, research, foreign, general business, alternative minimum tax, and other deductible tax credit 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 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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- Definition Amount, before allocation of valuation allowance, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from reserves and accruals, classified as other. 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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- Definition Amount, after deferred tax asset, of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable differences without jurisdictional netting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Changes to Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Rollforward [Roll Forward] | |||
Valuation allowance at beginning of year | $ 5.4 | $ 5.5 | $ 6.2 |
GCA Services acquisition | 4.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Sale of Security business | 0.0 | 0.0 | (0.8) |
Other, net | (1.8) | (0.1) | 0.1 |
Valuation allowance at end of year | $ 7.7 | $ 5.4 | $ 5.5 |
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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning balance | $ 57.2 | $ 82.5 | $ 85.5 | |
Additions for tax positions related to the current year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | |
Additions for tax positions related to prior years | 16.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | |
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years | (0.1) | (3.2) | 0.0 | |
Reductions for lapse of statute of limitations | $ (19.0) | (19.7) | (21.9) | (5.2) |
Settlements | (0.3) | (0.2) | 0.0 | |
Ending Balance | $ 53.4 | $ 57.2 | $ 82.5 |
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Segment and Geographic Information - Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Jul. 31, 2017 |
Apr. 30, 2017 |
Jan. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Jul. 31, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Revenues | $ 1,497.9 | $ 1,318.4 | $ 1,310.5 | $ 1,326.7 | $ 1,322.3 | $ 1,296.9 | $ 1,257.1 | $ 1,268.4 | $ 5,453.6 | [1] | $ 5,144.7 | [1] | $ 4,897.8 | [1] | |||||
Operating profit (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 101.9 | 54.7 | 73.6 | ||||||||||||||||
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net | 4.2 | 7.6 | 9.0 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (19.2) | (10.4) | (10.2) | ||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 86.9 | 51.9 | 72.4 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | [2] | 70.1 | 57.5 | 57.0 | |||||||||||||||
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Operating profit (loss) | (185.0) | (167.2) | (160.7) | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | [2] | 11.4 | 8.2 | 9.5 | |||||||||||||||
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Operating profit (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment for tax credits for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions | (1.9) | (1.2) | (2.0) | ||||||||||||||||
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net | (4.1) | (6.5) | (9.0) | ||||||||||||||||
Business & Industry | Operating Segments | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 2,992.5 | 2,949.1 | 2,890.3 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 154.0 | 135.4 | 145.5 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | [2] | 17.1 | 17.7 | 18.1 | |||||||||||||||
Aviation | Operating Segments | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 988.1 | 851.8 | 790.0 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 28.8 | 27.7 | 28.8 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | [2] | 13.3 | 12.2 | 13.2 | |||||||||||||||
Emerging Industries Group | Operating Segments | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 777.1 | 801.9 | 777.0 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 45.9 | 61.0 | 50.4 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | [2] | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.7 | |||||||||||||||
Technical Solutions | Operating Segments | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 439.6 | 425.3 | 296.9 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 39.0 | 28.9 | 17.7 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | [2] | 12.5 | 12.3 | 8.7 | |||||||||||||||
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Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 169.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 3.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | [2] | 10.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||||||||||
Government Services | Operating Segments | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 86.5 | 116.7 | 143.7 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 21.8 | (23.4) | 2.9 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | [2] | $ 0.0 | $ 1.6 | $ 1.8 | |||||||||||||||
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Segment and Geographic Information - Revenues by Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Jul. 31, 2017 |
Apr. 30, 2017 |
Jan. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Jul. 31, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Revenues | $ 1,497.9 | $ 1,318.4 | $ 1,310.5 | $ 1,326.7 | $ 1,322.3 | $ 1,296.9 | $ 1,257.1 | $ 1,268.4 | $ 5,453.6 | [1] | $ 5,144.7 | [1] | $ 4,897.8 | [1] | |||
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Revenues | |||||||||||||||||
Revenues | [1] | 5,126.8 | 4,845.3 | 4,687.2 | |||||||||||||
All other countries | |||||||||||||||||
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Revenues | [1] | $ 326.8 | $ 299.4 | $ 210.6 | |||||||||||||
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Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
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Jul. 31, 2017 |
Apr. 30, 2017 |
Jan. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Jul. 31, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Revenues | $ 1,497.9 | $ 1,318.4 | $ 1,310.5 | $ 1,326.7 | $ 1,322.3 | $ 1,296.9 | $ 1,257.1 | $ 1,268.4 | $ 5,453.6 | [1] | $ 5,144.7 | [1] | $ 4,897.8 | [1] | ||||||||
Gross profit | 160.9 | 134.0 | 145.9 | 131.6 | 149.0 | 135.6 | 129.5 | 127.1 | ||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations | (2.5) | 32.9 | 31.6 | 16.1 | 9.0 | 32.9 | 6.8 | 13.6 | 78.1 | 62.3 | 54.1 | |||||||||||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | (1.1) | 0.0 | (0.4) | (72.9) | (1.2) | (1.8) | (2.4) | 0.4 | (74.3) | (5.1) | 22.2 | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ (3.6) | [2] | $ 32.9 | $ 31.3 | $ (56.8) | $ 7.8 | $ 31.1 | [3] | $ 4.4 | $ 14.0 | $ 3.8 | $ 57.2 | $ 76.3 | |||||||||
Net income per common share — Basic | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations (usd per share) | $ (0.04) | $ 0.59 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.24 | $ 1.35 | $ 1.11 | $ 0.95 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (usd per share) | (0.02) | 0.00 | (0.01) | (1.30) | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.04) | 0.01 | (1.29) | (0.09) | 0.40 | |||||||||||
Net income (usd per share) | (0.06) | 0.59 | 0.56 | (1.01) | 0.14 | 0.55 | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.07 | 1.02 | 1.35 | |||||||||||
Net income per common share — Diluted | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations (usd per share) | (0.04) | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.58 | 0.12 | 0.24 | 1.34 | 1.09 | 0.94 | |||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share) | (0.02) | 0.00 | (0.01) | (1.28) | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.04) | 0.00 | (1.27) | (0.09) | 0.39 | |||||||||||
Net income (usd per share) | $ (0.06) | [2] | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 | $ (1.00) | $ 0.14 | $ 0.55 | [3] | $ 0.08 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.07 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.33 | |||||||||
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Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Footnote Disclosure (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
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Jul. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Tax benefit related to lapse of statute of limitations | $ 19.0 | $ 19.7 | $ 21.9 | $ 5.2 | |
Tax benefit effect on diluted earnings per share (usd per share) | $ 0.33 | ||||
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Transaction expenses | $ 22.0 | ||||
Transaction expenses per diluted share (usd per share) | $ 0.38 |
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Oct. 31, 2017 |
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Oct. 31, 2015 |
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U.S. statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% | |
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
U.S. statutory rate | 21.00% |
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Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - Accounts receivable allowances - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
Balance Beginning of Year | $ 18.1 | [1] | $ 8.6 | $ 9.2 | |||||
Charges to Costs and Expenses | 47.4 | [1] | 29.1 | 17.2 | |||||
Write-offs/Allowance Taken | [2] | (40.0) | (19.6) | (17.8) | |||||
Balance End of Year | $ 25.5 | $ 18.1 | [1] | $ 8.6 | |||||
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