X | ||||||||||
- Definition Boolean flag that is true when the XBRL content amends previously-filed or accepted submission. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Area code of city No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Cover page. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Boolean flag that is true only for a form used as an annual report. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Fiscal period values are FY, Q1, Q2, and Q3. 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter 10-Q or 10-QT statements have value Q1, Q2, and Q3 respectively, with 10-K, 10-KT or other fiscal year statements having FY. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Boolean flag that is true only for a form used as a transition report. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word 'Other'. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Documents incorporated by reference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Address Line 1 such as Attn, Building Name, Street Name No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Address Line 2 such as Street or Suite number No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Name of the City or Town No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Code for the postal or zip code No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Name of the state or province. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Indicate if registrant meets the emerging growth company criteria. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Commission file number. The field allows up to 17 characters. The prefix may contain 1-3 digits, the sequence number may contain 1-8 digits, the optional suffix may contain 1-4 characters, and the fields are separated with a hyphen. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: Large Accelerated Filer, Accelerated Filer, Non-accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Two-character EDGAR code representing the state or country of incorporation. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Boolean flag that is true when the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Boolean flag that is true when the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Indicates that the company is a Smaller Reporting Company (SRC). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Local phone number for entity. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Title of a 12(b) registered security. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Name of the Exchange on which a security is registered. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Trading symbol of an instrument as listed on an exchange. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after allowance, receivable from customers, clients, or other third-parties, and receivables classified as other due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of right to consideration in exchange for good or service transferred to customer when right is conditioned on something other than passage of time, classified as current. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after deferred tax asset, of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable differences with jurisdictional netting. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of current assets classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of noncurrent assets classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of investments classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of liabilities classified as other, due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
---|---|---|
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Trade accounts receivable, allowance | $ 22.4 | $ 19.2 |
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation | 199.5 | 153.9 |
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization | $ 309.0 | $ 250.4 |
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (usd per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 66,571,427 | 66,004,361 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 66,571,427 | 66,004,361 |
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable, classified as current. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/exampleRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of income (loss) for proportionate share of equity method investee's income (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of tax expense (benefit) allocated to other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to parent entity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before tax of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase to additional paid-in capital (APIC) for recognition of cost for award under share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of paid and unpaid common stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of paid and unpaid stock dividends declared for award under share-based payment arrangement. No definition available.
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of shares issued which are neither cancelled nor held in the treasury. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of shares of stock issued during the period pursuant to acquisitions. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number, after forfeiture, of shares or units issued under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes shares or units issued under employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Value of stock issued pursuant to acquisitions during the period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Value, after forfeiture, of shares issued under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Cash outflow representing an adjustment to a previous divestiture. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Payment For Contingent Consideration No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Proceeds From Derivative Instrument, Operating Activities No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition (Taxes Withheld) and Proceeds from Issuance of Share Based Compensation Awards No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of equity interests of the acquirer, including instruments or interests issued or issuable in consideration for the business combination. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of cash and cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents restricted to withdrawal or usage. Excludes amount for disposal group and discontinued operations. 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents restricted to withdrawal or usage; including effect from exchange rate change. 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) from effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents restricted to withdrawal or usage; held in foreign currencies; including, but not limited to, disposal group and discontinued operations. 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/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of income (loss) for proportionate share of equity method investee's income (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in noncurrent assets classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in noncurrent operating liabilities classified as other. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses, and assets classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the total amount due within one year (or one operating cycle) from all parties, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of cash paid for interest, excluding capitalized interest, classified as operating activity. Includes, but is not limited to, payment to settle zero-coupon bond for 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cash outflow for loan and debt issuance costs. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cash inflow from borrowings to finance the cost of construction. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of cash inflow from maturity, prepayment and call of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of cash inflow from the sale of other assets recognized in investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of expense (reversal of expense) for expected credit loss on accounts receivable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of noncash expense for share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
The Company and Nature of Operations |
12 Months Ended | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||
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 services with a mission to make a difference, every person, every day. We are organized into four 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 with other services.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, major products or services, principal markets including location, and the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination, including but not limited to, assets, revenues, or earnings. For an entity that has not commenced principal operations, disclosures about the risks and uncertainties related to the activities in which the entity is currently engaged and an understanding of what those activities are being directed toward. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. Acquisition of GCA Services Group On September 1, 2017 (the “Acquisition Date”), we completed the acquisition of GCA Services Group (“GCA”). Accordingly, our consolidated statements of comprehensive income and statements of cash flows include GCA’s results of operations in 2019 and 2018, but exclude GCA’s results of operations in 2017 prior to the Acquisition Date. See Note 4, “Acquisitions,” for further information on the acquisition of GCA. Government Services At October 31, 2016, the assets and liabilities of our former Government Services business were classified as held for sale, at which time we wrote down goodwill and long-lived assets of this business by $22.5 million to reflect our best estimate of fair value less costs to sell, using all information available at that time. During the second quarter of 2017, we received an offer from a strategic buyer to purchase this 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. We sold this business on May 31, 2017 for $35.5 million and recorded a pre-tax gain of $1.2 million. The impairment charges, subsequent recovery, and gain on sale are reflected in impairment loss (recovery) in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The reported results for this business are through the date of sale and future results could include run-off costs. Prior Year Reclassifications Effective November 1, 2018, we have modified the presentation of inter-segment revenues, which are recorded at cost with no associated intercompany profit or loss and are eliminated in consolidation. Additionally, during the third quarter of 2019, we made changes to our operating structure to better align the services and expertise of our Healthcare business with our other industry groups, allowing us to leverage our existing branch network to support the long-term growth of this business. As a result, our former Healthcare portfolio is now included primarily in our Business & Industry segment. Our prior period segment data in Note 19, “Segment and Geographic Information,” has been reclassified to conform with our current period presentation. These changes had no impact on our previously reported consolidated financial statements. 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 and Costs Incurred in Excess of Amounts Billed 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, such as invoices for services that have been provided but are not yet billed. Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed arise from Technical Solutions project contracts that typically provide for a schedule of billings or invoices to the client based on our performance to date of specific tasks inherent in the fulfillment of our performance obligation(s). The schedules for such billings usually do not precisely match the schedule on which costs are incurred. As a result, revenues generally differ from amounts that can billed or invoices to the client at any point during the contract. 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, 2019 and 2018, other current assets primarily consisted of other receivables, short-term insurance recoverables, and capitalized commissions. Other Investments At October 31, 2019 and 2018, other investments primarily consisted of investments in unconsolidated affiliates and 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, 2019, 2018, and 2017, our investments in unconsolidated affiliates were $8.9 million, $11.3 million, and $9.3 million, respectively. We did not recognize any impairment charges on these investments in 2019, 2018, or 2017. 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 income (loss), net of taxes (“AOCI”). 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 AOCI. 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 lease 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. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess purchase price of acquired businesses over the fair value 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. Goodwill is tested for impairment at a “reporting unit” level by performing either a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test. The qualitative evaluation is an assessment of factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. We may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment for some or all reporting units and perform a quantitative test instead, under which fair value is determined based on discounted cash flow analyses. The discounted estimates of future cash flows include significant management assumptions, such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital, and future economic and market conditions. In 2017, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, 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. 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. We evaluate other intangible assets, as well as 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. See Note 11, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” for further information on goodwill, other intangible assets, and impairment charges. Other Noncurrent Assets At October 31, 2019 and 2018, other noncurrent assets primarily consisted of long-term insurance recoverables, deferred charges, insurance and other long-term deposits, federal energy savings performance contract receivables, capitalized commissions, and prepayments to carriers for future insurance claims. 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 to 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 to pay project costs under these arrangements 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 8, “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 of the business 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 filed claims and incurred but not reported claims (“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, 2019 and 2018, other accrued liabilities primarily consisted of employee benefits, contract liabilities (which include deferred revenue and progress billings in excess of costs), legal fees and settlements, dividends payable, current capital leases, interest, insurance claims, severance, rent payable, and other accrued expenses. Other Noncurrent Liabilities At October 31, 2019 and 2018, other noncurrent liabilities primarily consisted of ESPC liabilities, deferred rent, retirement plan liabilities, deferred compensation, and long-term capital leases. Other noncurrent liabilities at October 31, 2019 also includes our interest rate swaps. Revenue Recognition Beginning in fiscal 2019, we adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), and ASU 2017-10, Service Concession Arrangements (Topic 853): Determining the Customer of the Operation Services. Prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting policies. Our revenue recognition policies under Topic 606 and Topic 853 are described in the following paragraphs and references to prior period policies are included below where they are substantially different. See Note 3, “Revenues,” for further information on our revenues, including the impact of adopting Topic 606 and Topic 853 on our consolidated financial statements. Contracts with Customers We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectability of consideration is probable. Once a contract is identified, we evaluate whether it is a combined or single contract and whether it should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. Generally, most of our contracts are cancelable by either party without a substantive penalty, and the majority of our contracts have a notification period of 30 to 60 days. If a contract includes a cancellation clause, the remaining contract term is limited to the required termination notice period. At contract inception, we assess the services promised to our customers and identify a performance obligation for each promise to transfer to the customer a service, or a bundle of services, that is distinct. To identify the performance obligation, we consider all of our services promised in the contract, regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or are implied by customary business practices. The majority of our contracts contain multiple promises that represent an integrated bundle of services comprised of activities that may vary over time; however, these activities fulfill a single integrated performance obligation since we perform a continuous service that is substantially the same and has the same pattern of transfer to the customer. Our performance obligations are primarily satisfied over time as we provide the related services. We allocate the contract transaction price to this single performance obligation and recognize revenue as the services are performed, as further described in “Contract Types” below. Certain arrangements involve variable consideration (primarily per transaction fees, reimbursable expenses, and sales-based royalties). We do not estimate the variable consideration for these arrangements; rather, we recognize these variable fees in the period they are earned. Some of our contracts, often related to Airline Services, may also include performance incentives based on variable performance measures that are ascertained exclusively by future performance and therefore cannot be estimated at contract inception and are recognized as revenue once known and mutually agreed upon. We include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current, and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us. We primarily account for our performance obligations under the series guidance, using the as-invoiced practical expedient when applicable. We apply the as-invoiced practical expedient to record revenue as the services are provided, given the nature of the services provided and the frequency of billing under the customer contracts. Under this practical expedient, we recognize revenue in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date and for which we have the right to invoice the customer. We typically bill customers on a monthly basis and have the right to consideration from customers in an amount that corresponds directly with the performance obligation satisfied to date. The time between completion of the performance obligation and collection of cash is generally 30 to 60 days. Sales-based taxes are excluded from revenue. Contracts generally can be modified to account for changes in specifications and requirements. We consider contract modifications to exist when the modification either changes the consideration, creates new performance obligations, or changes the existing scope of the contract and related performance obligations. Historically, contract modifications have been for services that are not distinct from the existing contract, since we are providing a bundle of services that are highly inter-related, and are therefore treated as if they were part of that existing contract. Such modifications are generally accounted for prospectively as part of the existing contract. Contract Types We have arrangements under various contract types, as described below. Monthly Fixed-Price Monthly fixed-price arrangements are contracts in which the client agrees to pay a fixed fee every month over a specified contract term. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Square-Foot Monthly square-foot arrangements are contracts in which the client agrees to pay a fixed fee every month based on the actual square footage serviced over a specified contract term. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Cost-Plus Cost-plus arrangements are contracts in which the clients reimburse us for the agreed-upon amount of wages and benefits, payroll taxes, insurance charges, and other expenses associated with the contracted work, plus a profit margin. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Tag Services Tag services (work orders) generally consist of supplemental services requested by clients outside of the standard service specification and include cleanup after tenant moves, construction cleanup, flood cleanup, and snow removal. Because the nature of these short-term contracts involves performing one-off type services, revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time as the services are provided, because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Transaction-Price Transaction-price contracts are arrangements in which customers are billed a fixed price for each transaction performed on a monthly basis (e.g., wheelchair passengers served, airplane cabins cleaned). We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Hourly Hourly arrangements are contracts in which the client is billed a fixed hourly rate for each labor hour provided. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Management Reimbursement Under management reimbursement arrangements we manage a parking facility for a management fee and pass through the revenue and expenses associated with the facility to the owner. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation over time as the services are provided. Under these contracts we recognize both revenues and expenses, in equal amounts, that are directly reimbursed from the property owner for operating expenses, as such expenses are incurred. Such revenues do not include gross customer collections at the managed locations because they belong to the property owners. We have determined we are the principal in these transactions, because the nature of our performance obligation is for us to provide the services on behalf of the customer and we have control of the promised services before they are transferred to the customer. Leased Location Under leased location parking arrangements we pay a fixed amount of rent, plus a percentage of revenues derived from monthly and transient parkers, to the property owner. We retain all revenues received and we are responsible for most operating expenses incurred. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. In accordance with Topic 853, rental expense and certain other expenses under contracts that meet the definition of service concession arrangements are now recorded as a reduction of revenue. Prior to November 1, 2018, such amounts were recorded as operating expenses. Allowance Under allowance parking arrangements we are paid a fixed amount or hourly rate to provide parking services, and we are responsible for certain operating expenses that are specified in the contract. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual rate over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Energy Savings Contracts and Fixed-Price Repair and Refurbishment Under energy savings contracts and fixed-price repair and refurbishment arrangements we agree to develop, design, engineer, and construct a project. Additionally, as part of bundled energy solutions arrangements, we guarantee the project will satisfy agreed-upon performance standards. We use the cost-to-cost method, which compares the actual costs incurred to date with the current estimate of total costs to complete, to measure the satisfaction of the performance obligation and recognize revenue as work progresses and we incur costs on our contracts; we believe this method best reflects the transfer of control to the customer. This measurement and comparison process requires updates to the estimate of total costs to complete the contract, and these updates may include subjective assessments and judgments. Equipment purchased for these projects is project-specific and considered a value-added element to our work. Equipment costs are incurred when title is transferred to us, typically upon delivery to the work site. Revenue for uninstalled equipment is recognized at cost and the associated margin is deferred until installation is substantially complete. Prior to November 1, 2018, we recognized revenue and margin on uninstalled equipment consistent with other project costs under the percentage-of-completion method. We recognize revenue over time for all of our services as we perform them, because (i) control continuously transfers to the customer as work progresses or (ii) we have the right to bill the customer as costs are incurred. The customer typically controls the work in process as evidenced either by contractual termination clauses or by our rights to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable profit to deliver products or services that do not have an alternative use to us. Certain project contracts include a schedule of billings or invoices to the customer based on our job-to-date percentage of completion of specific tasks inherent in the fulfillment of our performance obligation(s) or in accordance with a fixed billing schedule. Fixed billing schedules may not precisely match the actual costs incurred. Therefore, revenue recognized may differ from amounts that can be billed or invoiced to the customer at any point during the contract, resulting in balances that are considered revenue recognized in excess of cumulative billings or cumulative billings in excess of revenue recognized. Advanced payments from our customers generally do not represent a significant financing component as the payments are used to meet working capital demands that can be higher in the early stages of a contract, as well as to protect us from our customer failing to meet its obligations under the contract. Certain projects include service maintenance agreements under which existing systems are repaired and maintained for a specific period of time. We generally recognize revenue under these arrangements over time. Our service maintenance agreements are generally one-year renewable agreements. Franchise We franchise certain engineering services through individual and area franchises under the Linc Service and TEGG brands, which are part of ABM Technical Solutions. Initial franchise fees result from the sale of a franchise license and include the use of the name, trademarks, and proprietary methods. The franchise license is considered symbolic intellectual property, and revenue related to the sale of this right is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over the term of the initial franchise agreement. Prior to November 1, 2018, initial fees from sales of franchise licenses were recognized in the year of sale. Royalty fee revenue consists of sales-based royalties received as part of the consideration for the franchise right, which is calculated as a percentage of the franchisees’ revenue. We recognize royalty fee revenue at the agreed-upon contractual rates over time as the customer revenue is generated by the franchisees. A receivable is recognized for an estimate of the unreported royalty fees, which are reported and remitted to us in arrears. Costs to Obtain a Contract With a Customer We capitalize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer, primarily commissions, as contract assets and recognize the expense on a straight-line basis over a weighted average expected customer relationship period. Capitalized commissions are classified as current or noncurrent based on the timing of when we expect to recognize the expense. Prior to November 1, 2018, such incremental costs were expensed as incurred. Contract Balances The timing of revenue recognition, billings, and cash collections results in contract assets and contract liabilities, as further explained below. The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. If a contract includes a cancellation clause that allows for the termination of the contract by either party without a substantive penalty, the contract term is limited to the termination notice period. Contract assets consist of billed trade receivables, unbilled trade receivables, and costs incurred in excess of amounts billed. Billed and unbilled trade receivables represent amounts from work completed in which we have an unconditional right to bill our customer. Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed typically arise when the revenue recognized on projects exceeds the amount billed to the customer. These amounts are transferred to billed trade receivables when the rights become unconditional. Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue and advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized. We generally classify contract liabilities as current since the related contracts are generally for a period of one year or less. Contract liabilities decrease as we recognize revenue from the satisfaction of the related performance obligation. Management Reimbursement Revenue by Segment
Restructuring and Related Expenses Restructuring and related expenses include employee severance, external support fees, lease exit costs, 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 severance liabilities when it is probable that the impacted employee 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 2019, 2018, and 2017, advertising expense was $1.7 million, $2.3 million, and $2.2 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. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), and subsequently issued several ASUs further updating Topic 606. Additionally, in May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-10, Service Concession Arrangements (Topic 853): Determining the Customer of the Operation Services, to clarify how operating entities should determine the customer of operation services for transactions within the scope of this guidance, which U.S. GAAP did not address prior to this ASU. The amendment eliminates diversity in practice by clarifying that the grantor is the customer of the operation services in all cases for those arrangements. We determined that revenue we generate from service concession arrangements, primarily from certain parking arrangements, will be accounted for under this guidance. We adopted the amendments in this update in conjunction with the adoption of Topic 606, as discussed below. Collectively these ASUs introduce a new principles-based framework for revenue recognition and disclosure. The core principle of the standard is when an entity transfers goods or services to customers it will recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to be entitled to for those goods or services. The standard also expands the required disclosures to include the disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers into categories that depict how the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. We adopted Topic 606 and Topic 853 on November 1, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of 2019; prior period financial statements were not adjusted. We applied the standards to contracts that had not been completed at November 1, 2018 and did not apply them to contracts that were modified before the beginning of the earliest reporting period presented. See Note 3, “Revenues,” for additional details regarding the impact of adopting Topic 606 and Topic 853 on our consolidated financial statements. Other Recently Adopted Accounting Standards During the first quarter of 2019, we also adopted the following ASUs with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements:
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Since the release of ASU 2016-02, the FASB issued the following additional ASUs further updating Topic 842:
Topic 842 replaces existing lease accounting guidance and is intended to provide enhanced transparency and comparability by requiring lessees to record most leases on the balance sheet. Under Topic 842, lessees are required to record on the balance sheet right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, which represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and the corresponding lease liabilities, which represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The new guidance requires us to continue classifying leases as either operating or financing, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statements of comprehensive income. In addition, the new standard requires enhanced disclosures surrounding the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leasing arrangements. We will adopt Topic 842 effective November 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis using the optional transition method permitted under ASU 2018-11, and we will recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of the beginning of 2020. Comparative prior period financial statements will not be restated. We expect to elect certain practical expedients upon adoption for existing leases as of the effective date. We will elect the package of practical expedients that allows us to carry forward prior conclusions related to: (i) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases; (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (iii) initial direct costs for existing leases. Additionally, we will elect the practical expedient of not separating lease components from non-lease components for all asset classes. We will make an accounting policy election to not record ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less and will recognize payments for such leases in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We will not elect the use of hindsight for determining the reasonably certain lease term. We have substantially completed our plan for the adoption and implementation of this new accounting standard, including assessing our lease arrangements and implementing software to meet the reporting and disclosure requirements of this standard. We continue to finalize our implementation efforts and currently estimate that the adoption of this standard will result in the recognition of approximately $130 million to $200 million of ROU assets and approximately $152 million to $222 million of lease liabilities, subject to the completion of our assessment. We do not believe the new standard will have a material impact on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income or consolidated statements of cash flows, our liquidity, or our compliance with the various covenants contained within our credit facility, as further described in Note 13, “Credit Facility.” No other recently issued accounting standards are expected to have a significant impact on our fiscal 2020 consolidated financial statements.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Revenues |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | REVENUES Impact of Adopting Topic 606 and Topic 853 on the Consolidated Financial Statements On November 1, 2018, we recorded a pre-tax increase of $9.1 million to our opening retained earnings as a result of adopting Topic 606. These changes primarily related to: (i) the capitalization of certain commission costs that were previously expensed as incurred; (ii) the deferral of revenue, and the associated margin, on uninstalled materials associated with certain project type contracts that will now be recognized when installation is substantially complete; and (iii) the deferral of initial franchise license fees that were previously recognized when the franchise license term began but will now be recognized over the term of the initial franchise arrangement. Changes to our consolidated balance sheets include the separate presentation of costs incurred in excess of amounts billed, which were previously included in trade accounts receivable, net. Additionally, in accordance with Topic 853, rent expense related to service concession arrangements, which was previously classified as an operating expense, is now classified as a reduction of revenues.
The impact of adopting Topic 606 on our consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2019 was as follows:
The impact of adopting Topic 606 and Topic 853 on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the year ended October 31, 2019 was as follows:
There were no significant impacts on our consolidated statements of cash flows other than offsetting shifts in net cash provided by operating activities between net income and various changes in working capital line items. Disaggregation of Revenues We generate revenues under several types of contracts, which are further described in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies.” Generally, the type of contract is determined by the nature of the services provided by each of our major service lines throughout our reportable segments; therefore, we disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers into major service lines. We have determined that disaggregating revenue into these categories best depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Our reportable segments are Business & Industry (“B&I”), Aviation, Technology and Manufacturing (“T&M”), Education, and Technical Solutions, as described in Note 19, “Segment and Geographic Information.”
(1) Janitorial arrangements provide a wide range of essential cleaning services for commercial office buildings, airports and other transportation centers, educational institutions, government buildings, health facilities, industrial buildings, retail stores, and stadiums and arenas. These arrangements are often structured as monthly fixed-price, square-foot, cost-plus, and tag services contracts. (2) Parking arrangements provide parking and transportation services for clients at various locations, including airports and other transportation centers, commercial office buildings, educational institutions, health facilities, hotels, and stadiums and arenas. Certain of our management reimbursement, leased location, and allowance arrangements are considered service concession agreements and are accounted for under the guidance of Topic 853. For the year ended October 31, 2019, rent expense related to service concession arrangements, previously recorded within operating expenses, has been recorded as a reduction of the related parking service revenues. These arrangements are structured as management reimbursement, leased location, and allowance contracts. (3) Facility Services arrangements provide onsite mechanical engineering and technical services and solutions relating to a broad range of facilities and infrastructure systems that are designed to extend the useful life of facility fixed assets, improve equipment operating efficiencies, reduce energy consumption, lower overall operational costs for clients, and enhance the sustainability of client locations. These arrangements are generally structured as monthly fixed-price, cost-plus, and tag services contracts. (4) Building & Energy Solutions arrangements provide custom energy solutions, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and other general maintenance and repair services for clients in the public and private sectors and are generally structured as Energy Savings and Fixed-Price Repair and Refurbishment contracts. We also franchise certain operations under franchise agreements relating to our Linc Network and TEGG brands, pursuant to franchise contracts. (5) Airline Services arrangements support airlines and airports with services such as passenger assistance, catering logistics, and airplane cabin maintenance. These arrangements are often structured as monthly fixed-price, cost-plus, transaction price, and hourly contracts. Remaining Performance Obligations At October 31, 2019, performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied for which we expect to recognize revenue totaled $207.8 million. We expect to recognize revenue on approximately 79% of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter. These amounts exclude variable consideration primarily related to: (i) contracts where we have determined that the contract consists of a series of distinct service periods and revenues are based on future performance that cannot be estimated at contract inception; (ii) parking contracts where we and the customer share the gross revenues or operating profit for the location; and (iii) contracts where transaction prices include performance incentives that are based on future performance and therefore cannot be estimated at contract inception. We apply the practical expedient that permits exclusion of information about the remaining performance obligations with original expected durations of one year or less. Contract Balances The following tables present the balances in our contract assets and contract liabilities:
(1) Included in trade accounts receivable, net, on the consolidated balance sheets. The fluctuation correlates directly to the execution of new customer contracts and to invoicing and collections from customers in the normal course of business. (2) Increase is primarily due to the timing of payments on our contracts measured using the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition. (3) Included in other current assets and other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended October 31, 2019, we capitalized $16.4 million of new costs and amortized $9.7 million of previously capitalized costs. There was no impairment loss recorded on the costs capitalized.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer to transfer good or service and to transfer nonfinancial asset. Includes, but is not limited to, disaggregation of revenue, credit loss recognized from contract with customer, judgment and change in judgment related to contract with customer, and asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Excludes insurance and lease contracts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
Acquisitions |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisitions | ACQUISITIONS Acquisition of GCA during 2017 On September 1, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of 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 facilities services provider in the education market. Consideration Transferred
(1) Revised during the second quarter of 2018 to reflect a post-closing purchase price adjustment related to a net working capital settlement. Purchase Price Allocation
(1) The gross amount of trade accounts receivable was $121.9 million, of which $5.6 million was deemed uncollectible at October 31, 2018. (2) The amortization periods for the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for customer relationships 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. Financial Information The following table presents our unaudited pro forma results for the year ended October 31, 2017 as though the GCA acquisition occurred on November 1, 2015. These 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 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. In addition, they 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.
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 included up to $1.0 million of undiscounted contingent consideration that was based on the expected achievement of certain pre-established revenue goals. Based on the metrics of these revenue goals, this contingent consideration was reduced to a nominal value at October 31, 2018. 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. 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Restructuring and Related Costs |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and Related Costs | RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED COSTS We may periodically engage in various restructuring activities intended to drive long-term profitable growth and increase operational efficiency, which can include streamlining and realigning our overall organizational structure and reallocating resources. These activities may result in restructuring costs related to employee severance, other project fees, external support fees, lease exit costs, and asset impairment charges. Recently, our significant restructuring activities have been primarily associated with integrating our acquisition of GCA and implementing our 2020 Vision initiative, as described below. GCA and Other Restructuring During the first quarter of 2018, we initiated a restructuring program to achieve cost synergies following the acquisition of GCA. We incurred the majority of our severance expense associated with this restructuring program in the first half of 2018. During 2019, our restructuring activities primarily related to the continued integration of GCA and other initiatives, including standardizing our financial systems and streamlining our operations by migrating and upgrading several key management platforms, such as our human resources information systems, enterprise resource planning system, and labor management system. We also continue consolidating our real estate leases. Severance and other expenses associated with our Healthcare reorganization during 2019 were immaterial. We expect to incur additional restructuring charges, primarily related to some of our technology initiatives and other project fees, as we continue to consolidate our operational and financial processes. 2020 Vision Restructuring 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. Rollforward of Restructuring and Related Liabilities
(1) We include these costs within corporate expenses. Cumulative Restructuring and Related Charges
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Discontinued Operations |
12 Months Ended | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |||||||
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 for cash proceeds of $131.0 million and recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of $23.6 million, 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 pre-tax loss of $123.7 million) primarily due to legal settlements. In 2018, we had net income from discontinued operations of $1.8 million (pre-tax income of $2.6 million) due to an insurance reimbursement on a legal settlement and collection of previously written off receivables, partially offset by union audit settlements. In 2019, net loss from discontinued operations was de minimis.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure related to a disposal group. Includes, but is not limited to, a discontinued operation, disposal classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Net Income Per Common Share |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income Per Common Share | NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Calculations
Anti-Dilutive Outstanding Stock Awards Issued Under Share-Based Compensation Plans
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for earnings per share. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 12, “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 14, “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 13, “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 the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rates at the end of the period. At October 31, 2019 and 2018, our interest rate swaps are included in “Other noncurrent liabilities” and “Other noncurrent assets,” respectively, on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 13, “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 9, “Auction Rate Securities,” for further information. During 2019 and 2018, 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 In addition to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we are also required to measure certain non-financial assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis that are subject to fair value adjustments in specific circumstances. These assets can include: goodwill; intangible assets; property, plant and equipment; and long-lived assets that have been reduced to fair value when they are held for sale. We estimate the fair value of these assets using primarily unobservable Level 3 inputs. In connection with the reorganization of our Healthcare business, in the third quarter of 2019 we performed a goodwill impairment test on the underlying reporting unit immediately before the reorganization. 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, future cash flow estimates, discount rates, and other factors. As a result of this analysis, we concluded that the estimated fair value of the Healthcare reporting unit substantially exceeded its carrying value immediately before the reorganization and that no further evaluation of impairment was necessary. During 2018, we recorded impairment charges on goodwill and customer relationships in connection with our annual assessment of goodwill. See Note 11, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” for further information. The fair value of these items was determined based on unobservable Level 3 inputs. The fair value of goodwill was determined based on discounted cash flow analyses that include significant management assumptions, such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital, and future economic and market conditions. The fair value of customer relationships was determined based on discounted cash flows associated with the customer relationships that include significant management assumptions, including expected proceeds.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
Auction Rate Securities |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Auction Rate Securities | AUCTION RATE SECURITIES At October 31, 2019 and 2018, we held an investment in one auction rate security that had an aggregate original principal amount, amortized cost, and fair value of $5.0 million. This auction rate security is a debt instrument with a stated maturity in 2050. The interest rate for this security is designed to be reset through Dutch auctions approximately every thirty days; however, auctions for this security have not occurred since August 2007. At October 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no unrealized gains or losses on our auction rate security included in AOCI. Significant Assumptions Used to Determine the Fair Value of Our Auction Rate Security
L – One Month LIBOR
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for investments in certain debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Property, Plant and Equipment |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment
(1) For 2019, 2018, and 2017, depreciation expense was $48.9 million, $46.5 million, and $38.5 million, respectively. Capital Leases Included in Property, Plant and Equipment
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Includes, but is not limited to, accounting policies and methodology, roll forwards, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, including composite depreciation, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, useful lives and method used, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill
(1) Represents accumulated impairment charges at October 31, 2019. (2) Goodwill associated with our Healthcare business was reallocated in connection with the reorganization of this business during the third quarter of 2019. During the fourth quarter of 2018, as part of our annual assessment of goodwill, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $20.3 million for one of our reporting units within the Technical Solutions segment. In 2018, this reporting unit’s performance primarily reflected the adverse impact of Brexit and the resulting impact on microeconomic conditions in the U.K. retail sector and the anticipated loss of a significant customer contract. The impairment was also attributable to a decline in profitability in the second half of 2018 and a revised future outlook for the business, including reduced expectations of future sales, operating margins, and cash flows. We did not record goodwill impairment charges during 2019 or 2017. Other Intangible Assets
(1) Reflects a net impairment charge of $6.2 million recorded in 2018, consisting of a $10.5 million reduction in the gross carrying amount of the underlying customer relationships less $4.3 million of accumulated amortization. (2) These intangible assets are being amortized over the expected period of benefit, with a weighted average life of approximately 12 years. Estimated Annual Amortization Expense For Each of the Next Five Years
(1) These amounts could vary as acquisitions of additional intangible assets occur in the future. During 2018, we recorded an impairment charge of $6.2 million on customer relationships in the same reporting unit within the Technical Solutions segment due to the same factors discussed above. We did not record impairment charges on other intangible assets during 2019 or 2017. The estimates of future cash flows used in determining the fair value of goodwill and other intangible assets involve significant management judgment and are based upon assumptions about expected future operating performance, economic conditions, market conditions, and cost of capital. Inherent in estimating the future cash flows are uncertainties beyond our control, such as changes in capital markets. The actual cash flows could differ materially from management’s estimates due to changes in business conditions, operating performance, and economic conditions.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for goodwill and intangible assets. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Insurance |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 $0.5 million of exposure on a per-participant, per-year basis with respect to claims. 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 reviews are used to estimate our insurance rates and insurance reserves for future periods and to adjust reserves, if appropriate, for prior years. Insurance Reserve Adjustments Actuarial Reviews and Updates Performed During 2019 We review our self-insurance liabilities on a regular basis and adjust our accruals accordingly. Actual claims activity or development may vary from our assumptions and estimates, which may result in material losses or gains. As we obtain additional information that affects the assumptions and estimates used in our reserve liability calculations, we adjust our self-insurance rates and reserves for future periods and, if appropriate, adjust our reserves for claims incurred in prior accounting periods. During the first and third quarters of 2019, we performed comprehensive actuarial reviews of the majority of our casualty insurance programs, which evaluated all changes made to claims reserves and claims payment activity for the periods of May 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018 and November 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019, respectively (the “Actuarial Reviews”). The Actuarial Reviews were comprehensive in nature and were based on loss development patterns, trend assumptions, and underlying expected loss costs during the periods analyzed. During the second and fourth quarters of 2019, we performed interim actuarial updates of the majority of our casualty insurance programs that considered changes in claims development and claims payment activity for the respective periods analyzed (the “Interim Updates”). These Interim Updates were abbreviated in nature based on actual versus expected development during the periods analyzed and relied on the key assumptions in the Actuarial Reviews (most notably loss development patterns, trend assumptions, and underlying expected loss costs). Based on the results of the Actuarial Reviews and Interim Updates, we decreased our total reserves for known claims as well as our estimate of the loss amounts associated with IBNR Claims for prior periods by $3.4 million during 2019. In 2018, we increased our total reserves related to prior year claims by $10.2 million. Insurance Related Balances and Activity
At October 31, 2019 and 2018, 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 $1 million for 2019, $3 million for 2018, and $10 million for 2017. Instruments Used to Collateralize Our Insurance Obligations
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for the types of coverages and products sold, and the assets, obligations, recorded liabilities, revenues and expenses arising therefrom, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Credit Facility |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit Facility | CREDIT FACILITY On September 1, 2017, we refinanced and replaced our then-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. In accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility, the line of credit was reduced to $800.0 million on September 1, 2018. 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, 2019, the weighted average interest rate on our outstanding borrowings was 4.05%. We also pay a commitment fee, based on our leverage ratio, ranging from 0.200% to 0.350% on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit that is paid quarterly in arrears. 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, as amended, contains certain covenants, including a current maximum leverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.0 that steps down by 25 basis points annually each July to 3.50 to 1.0 by July 2021 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. Our borrowing capacity is subject to, and limited by, compliance with the covenants described above. At October 31, 2019, 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 certain events of default occur, 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, 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 $149.8 million at October 31, 2019. (2) At October 31, 2019, we had borrowing capacity of $574.2 million; however, covenant restrictions limited our borrowing capacity to $406.6 million. Term Loan Maturities During 2019, we made principal payments under the term loan of $40.0 million. As of October 31, 2019, the following principal payments are required under the term loan.
Interest Rate Swaps We enter into interest rate swaps to manage the interest rate risk associated with our floating-rate, LIBOR-based borrowings. Under these arrangements, we typically pay a fixed interest rate in exchange for LIBOR-based variable interest throughout the life of the agreement. We initially report the mark-to-market gain or loss on a derivative as a component of AOCI and subsequently reclassify the gain or loss into earnings when the hedged transactions occur and affect earnings. Interest payables and receivables under the swap agreements are accrued and recorded as adjustments to interest expense. All of our interest rate swaps have been designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges from inception. See Note 8, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” regarding the valuation of our interest rate swaps. In April 2018, we elected to terminate our interest rate swaps then in effect and received cash proceeds of $25.9 million from the swap counterparties upon termination. We subsequently entered into new forward-starting interest rate swaps, as summarized below.
At October 31, 2019 and 2018, amounts recorded in AOCI for interest rate swaps were $2.2 million, net of taxes of $1.2 million, and $17.8 million, net of taxes of $7.1 million, respectively. These amounts included the gain associated with the interest rate swaps we terminated in 2018, which is being amortized to interest expense as interest payments are made over the term of our Credit Facility. During 2019, we amortized $4.1 million, net of taxes of $1.5 million, of that gain and we amortized $1.8 million, net of taxes of $0.7 million, during 2018. At October 31, 2019, the total amount expected to be reclassified from AOCI to earnings during the next twelve months was $0.2 million, net of taxes of $0.2 million.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for the entity's debt and derivative instruments. Includes information about the amount of borrowings under the entity's line of credit and other matters important to the users of the financial statements and describes an entity's risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising there from, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Employee Benefit Plans |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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, 2019, assets of the Plans were invested 49% in equities, 49% in fixed income, and 2% in cash. The expected return on assets was $0.4 million during each of 2019, 2018, and 2017. The aggregate net periodic benefit cost for all Plans was $0.6 million for 2019 and $0.2 million during each of 2018 and 2017. Future benefit payments in the aggregate are expected to be $14.2 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, 2019 and 2018, the total liability of all deferred compensation was $13.2 million and $13.9 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, 2019 and 2018, the fair value of these assets was $2.5 million and $2.7 million, respectively, and these amounts are included in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Aggregate expense recognized under these deferred compensation plans was $0.3 million for 2019 and $0.4 million for each of 2018 and 2017. 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 2019, 2018, and 2017, we made matching contributions required by the plans of $24.3 million, $21.6 million, and $13.7 million, respectively. Multiemployer Pension and Postretirement Plans We participate in various multiemployer pension plans under union and industry-wide agreements that 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 recently available Pension Protection Act zone statuses 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 in 2019 included an amount as imposed by a plan in the red zone in addition to the contribution rate specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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 2019, 2018, and 2017, our contributions to the defined contribution plans were $9.0 million, $10.6 million, and $5.4 million, respectively. Other Multiemployer 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 2019, 2018, and 2017, our contributions to such plans were $269.8 million, $263.4 million, and $247.9 million, respectively. There have been no significant changes that affect the comparability of total contributions for any of the periods presented.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Commitments and Contingencies |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Lease and Other Similar Commitments Future Minimum Payments
(1) Includes total estimated sublease rental income of $15.8 million. Rental and Other Expense
(1) 2018 and 2017 include $47.8 million and $48.0 million, respectively, related to service concession arrangements. In 2019, following the adoption of Topic 853, rent expense related to service concession arrangements is now recorded as a reduction of revenues. 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, 2019, these letters of credit and surety bonds totaled $149.8 million and $596.8 million, respectively. Guarantees In some instances, we offer clients guaranteed energy savings under certain energy savings contracts. At October 31, 2019 and 2018, total guarantees were $174.8 million and $171.7 million, respectively, and these guarantees extend through 2038 for both periods. 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 2024. Annual revenues relating to the underlying contracts are approximately $41 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. These agreements are primarily 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, we are unable to determine the maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these arrangements. 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. Unclaimed Property Audits We routinely remit escheat payments to states in compliance with applicable escheat laws, and we are subject to unclaimed property audits by states in the ordinary course of business. The property subject to review in the audit process may include unclaimed wages, vendor payments, or customer refunds. State escheat laws generally require entities to report and remit abandoned or unclaimed property to the state, and failure to do so can result in assessments that could include interest and penalties in addition to the payment of the escheat liability. 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, 2019, the total amount accrued for all probable litigation losses where a reasonable estimate of the loss could be made was $6.5 million. 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 $6 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 Bucio and Martinez v. ABM Janitorial Services filed on April 7, 2006, pending 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. There is also a claim for penalties under the California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). 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. The case was remitted to the trial court for further proceedings on class certification, discovery, dispositive motions, and trial. On September 20, 2018, the trial court entered an order defining four certified subclasses of janitors who were employed by the legacy ABM janitorial companies in California at any time between April 7, 2002 and April 30, 2013, on claims based on alleged previous automatic deduction practices for meal breaks, unpaid meal premiums, unpaid split shift premiums, and unreimbursed business expenses, such as mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicles to travel between worksites. On February 1, 2019, the trial court held that the discovery related to PAGA claims allegedly arising after April 30, 2013 would be stayed until after the class and PAGA claims accruing prior to April 30, 2013 had been tried. The parties engaged in mediation in July 2019, which did not result in settlement of the case. On October 17, 2019, the plaintiffs filed a motion asking the trial court to certify additional classes based on an alleged failure to maintain time records, an alleged failure to provide accurate wage statements, and an alleged practice of combining meal and rest breaks. Our response to this motion was filed on November 4, 2019, and the trial court heard the matter on December 10, 2019. This matter is currently set for trial on May 26, 2020. Prior to trial, we will have the opportunity to move for summary judgment, seek decertification of the classes, or engage in further mediation, if we deem such actions appropriate. We expect to engage in one or more such activities in upcoming quarters. Castro and Marmolejo v. ABM Industries, Inc., et al., filed on October 24, 2014, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (the “Castro case”) On October 24, 2014, Plaintiff Marley Castro filed a class action lawsuit alleging that ABM did not reimburse janitorial employees in California for using their personal cell phones for work-related purposes, in violation of California Labor Code section 2802. On January 23, 2015, Plaintiff Lucia Marmolejo was added to the case as a named plaintiff. On October 27, 2017, plaintiffs moved for class certification seeking to represent a class of all employees who were, are, or will be employed by ABM in the State of California with the Employee Master Job Description Code “Cleaner” (hereafter referred to as “Cleaner Employees”) beginning from October 24, 2010. ABM filed its opposition to class certification on November 27, 2017. On January 26, 2018, the district court granted plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. The court rejected plaintiffs’ proposed class, instead certifying three classes that the court formulated on its own: (1) all employees who were, are, or will be employed by ABM in the State of California as Cleaner Employees who used a personal cell phone to punch in and out of the EPAY system and who (a) worked at an ABM facility that did not provide a biometric clock and (b) were not offered an ABM-provided cell phone during the period beginning on January 1, 2012, through the date of notice to the Class Members that a class has been certified in this action; (2) all employees who were, are, or will be employed by ABM in the State of California as Cleaner Employees who used a personal cell phone to report unusual or suspicious circumstances to supervisors and were not offered (a) an ABM-provided cell phone or (b) a two-way radio during the period beginning four years prior to the filing of the original complaint, October 24, 2014, through the date of notice to the Class Members that a class has been certified in this action; and (3) all employees who were, are, or will be employed by ABM in the State of California as Cleaner Employees who used a personal cell phone to respond to communications from supervisors and were not offered (a) an ABM-provided cell phone or (b) a two-way radio during the period beginning four years prior to the filing of the original complaint, October 24, 2014, through the date of notice to the Class Members that a class has been certified in this action. On February 9, 2018, ABM filed a petition for permission to appeal the district court’s order granting class certification with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which was denied on April 30, 2018. On March 20, 2018, ABM moved to compel arbitration of the claims of certain class members pursuant to the terms of three collective bargaining agreements. In response to that motion, on May 14, 2018, the district court modified the class definition to exclude all claims arising after the operative date(s) of the applicable collective bargaining agreements (which is June 1, 2016 for one agreement and May 1, 2016 for the other two agreements). However, the district court denied the motion to compel arbitration as to claims that arose prior to the operative date(s) of the applicable collective bargaining agreements. ABM appealed to the Ninth Circuit the district court’s order denying the motion to compel arbitration with respect to the periods preceding the operative dates of the collective bargaining agreements. After a court-ordered mediation held on October 15, 2018, the parties agreed to a class action settlement of $5.4 million, subject to court approval. The plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval of the settlement was filed on January 4, 2019, and the court held a hearing on the motion on February 12, 2019. On February 14, 2019, the court granted preliminary approval of the settlement. The court granted final approval of the settlement on September 3, 2019, and the settlement was funded on September 23, 2019. In connection with the settlement, we modified our existing written policies for California to expressly confirm that ABM service workers are not required to use personal cell phones for work purposes and began centralizing the process and implementing technology for such employees to request reimbursement for personal cell phone use due to work. Because the settlement was finally approved, on October 31, 2019, ABM dismissed its Ninth Circuit appeal regarding the district court’s order denying the motion to compel arbitration.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Preferred and Common Stock |
12 Months Ended | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |||||||
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 of our common stock (the “2015 Share Repurchase Program”). At October 31, 2019, authorization for $134.1 million of repurchases remained under our 2015 Share Repurchase Program. Effective December 18, 2019, our Board of Directors replaced the 2015 Share Repurchase Program with a new share repurchase program under which we may repurchase up to $150.0 million of our common stock. These 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, share availability, and other factors at our discretion. 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. Repurchase Activity There were no share repurchases during 2019 or 2018. During 2017, we repurchased 0.2 million shares at an average price paid per share of $40.07 for total cash paid of $7.9 million.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. As amended, there are 13,475,265 total shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2006 Equity Plan, and at October 31, 2019, there were 2,793,556 shares of common stock available for grant for future equity-based compensation awards. 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”). As amended, there are 4,000,000 total shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Effective May 1, 2006, the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase 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, 2019, there were 705,213 remaining unissued shares under the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Compensation Expense by Type of Award and Related Income Tax Benefit
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, 2019, total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to RSUs was $16.0 million, which is expected to be recognized ratably over a weighted-average vesting period of 2.4 years. In 2019, 2018, and 2017, the weighted-average grant date fair value per share of awards granted was $34.48, $37.98, and $41.79, respectively. In 2019, 2018, and 2017, the total grant date fair value of RSUs vested and converted to shares of ABM common stock was $10.7 million, $7.4 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 and TSR-modified awards that will vest over the respective three-year performance period is based on our total shareholder return relative to the S&P 600 Small Cap Index for awards that were granted in 2016, 2017, or 2018, and is based on the S&P 1500 Commercial Services & Supplies Index for awards that were granted in 2019. 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, 2019, total unrecognized compensation cost related to performance share awards was $14.2 million, which is expected to be recognized ratably over a weighted-average vesting period of 1.8 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 three years. In 2019, 2018, and 2017, the weighted-average grant date fair value per share of awards granted was $35.44, $38.53, and $39.21, respectively. In 2019, 2018, and 2017, the total grant date fair value of performance shares vested and converted to shares of ABM common stock was $6.8 million, $7.3 million, and $7.0 million, respectively. In 2019, 2018, and 2017, 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. We have not granted stock options since 2013. 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, 2019 exceeds the exercise price. At October 31, 2019, we had no unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option grants. For 2019, 2018, and 2017, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $1.4 million, $0.6 million, and $2.6 million, respectively. In 2019 and 2018 no stock options vested. In 2017, the total grant date fair value of stock options vested was $0.2 million. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Income Taxes |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Act was enacted into law. Among other provisions, it reduced the federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation of indefinitely reinvested earnings of international subsidiaries. Our U.S. statutory federal tax rate for fiscal 2019 and future years was reduced to 21% from our blended rate of 23.3% in fiscal 2018. Other provisions under the Tax Act became effective for us in fiscal 2019, including limitations on deductibility of interest and executive compensation, as well as a new minimum tax on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”), which we have elected to account for as a period cost. During 2018, we finalized our analysis of the transitional impacts of the Tax Act. As a result, we recorded a one-time tax benefit of $29.6 million from the remeasurement of certain deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the new tax rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future. In addition, we recorded an expense of $4.5 million for the one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation of indefinitely reinvested earnings of our international subsidiaries. Upon finalizing our tax filings, the impact of the transition tax was ultimately an expense of $2.7 million, which resulted in a benefit of $1.8 million that was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2019. We plan to reinvest our foreign earnings to fund future non-U.S. growth and expansion, and we do not anticipate remitting such earnings to the United States. While U.S. federal tax expense has been recognized as a result of the Tax Act, no deferred tax liabilities with respect to federal and state income taxes or foreign withholding taxes have been recognized. During 2019 and 2018, we had effective tax rates of 20.4% and (9.4)%, respectively, resulting in a provision for tax of $32.7 million and a benefit from tax of $8.2 million, respectively. Our effective tax rate for 2019 was impacted by the following discrete items: a $1.8 million benefit from the transition tax (including foreign tax credits); a $1.7 million benefit from state true-ups; a $1.6 million benefit from federal true-ups; a $1.3 million provision related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (“WOTC”); a $1.3 million benefit from expiring statutes of limitations; a $1.1 million benefit from the vesting of share-based compensation awards; and a $0.9 million benefit from research and development credits. Our effective tax rate for 2018 was impacted by the following discrete items: a $23.2 million benefit related to the Tax Act enactment; a $5.8 million benefit from expiring statutes of limitations; a $3.4 million benefit from the vesting of share-based compensation awards; a $2.8 million benefit for energy efficient government buildings; and a $1.0 million provision for certain tax credits, including WOTC. Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Credits State net operating loss carryforwards totaling $144.8 million at October 31, 2019 are being carried forward in several state jurisdictions where we are permitted to use net operating losses from prior periods to reduce future taxable income. These losses will expire between 2020 and 2039. Federal net operating loss carryforwards were fully utilized during 2019. Federal and state tax credit carryforwards totaling $7.6 million are available to reduce future cash taxes and will expire between 2022 and 2039. 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 deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realizable based on estimates of future taxable income. Changes to the Valuation Allowance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits At October 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, there were $35.3 million, $35.8 million, and $50.5 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 $4.7 million is reasonably possible over the next twelve months due to lapses of applicable statutes of limitations. At October 31, 2019 and 2018, accrued interest and penalties were $1.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively. For interest and penalties, we recognized an expense of $0.2 million in 2019 and benefits of $1.0 million and $0.5 million in 2018 and 2017, respectively. Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Jurisdictions We conduct business in all 50 states, significantly in California, Texas, and New York, as well as in various foreign jurisdictions. Our most significant income tax jurisdiction is the United States. Due to expired statutes and closed audits, our federal income tax returns for years prior to fiscal 2016 are no longer subject to examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Generally, for the majority of state and foreign jurisdictions where we do business, periods prior to fiscal 2015 are no longer subject to examination. We are currently being examined by the IRS and state tax authorities of California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Segment and Geographic Information |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment and Geographic Information | SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Segment Information Our current reportable segments consist of B&I, Aviation, T&M, Education, and Technical Solutions, as further described below. Refer to Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies,” for information related to the modification in our presentation of inter-segment revenues and the reorganization of our Healthcare business into our other industry groups, primarily B&I, during 2019, as well as information related to our former Government Services business that we sold during 2017.
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 actuarial adjustments to 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
(1) Excludes amortization related to income from unconsolidated affiliates. Geographic Information Based on the Country in Which the Sale Originated(1)
(1) Substantially all of our long-lived assets are related to United States operations.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) | SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(1) Includes a one-time net tax benefit of $22.6 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, related to the Tax Act. (2) Includes goodwill and asset impairment charges of $26.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for quarterly financial data. Includes, but is not limited to, tabular presentation of financial information for fiscal quarters, effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability of the information. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(1) Write-offs are net of recoveries. (2) Includes amounts that were classified as held for sale.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to years are to our fiscal year, which ends on October 31.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Principles of Consolidation | The Financial Statements include the accounts of ABM and all of our consolidated subsidiaries. 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior Year Reclassifications | Prior Year Reclassifications Effective November 1, 2018, we have modified the presentation of inter-segment revenues, which are recorded at cost with no associated intercompany profit or loss and are eliminated in consolidation. Additionally, during the third quarter of 2019, we made changes to our operating structure to better align the services and expertise of our Healthcare business with our other industry groups, allowing us to leverage our existing branch network to support the long-term growth of this business. As a result, our former Healthcare portfolio is now included primarily in our Business & Industry segment. Our prior period segment data in Note 19, “Segment and Geographic Information,” has been reclassified to conform with our current period presentation. These changes had no impact on our previously reported consolidated financial statements.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | Trade Accounts Receivable and Costs Incurred in Excess of Amounts Billed 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, such as invoices for services that have been provided but are not yet billed. Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed arise from Technical Solutions project contracts that typically provide for a schedule of billings or invoices to the client based on our performance to date of specific tasks inherent in the fulfillment of our performance obligation(s). The schedules for such billings usually do not precisely match the schedule on which costs are incurred. As a result, revenues generally differ from amounts that can billed or invoices to the client at any point during the contract. 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 | 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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 income (loss), net of taxes (“AOCI”). 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 AOCI.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 lease 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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess purchase price of acquired businesses over the fair value 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. Goodwill is tested for impairment at a “reporting unit” level by performing either a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test. The qualitative evaluation is an assessment of factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. We may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment for some or all reporting units and perform a quantitative test instead, under which fair value is determined based on discounted cash flow analyses. The discounted estimates of future cash flows include significant management assumptions, such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital, and future economic and market conditions. In 2017, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, 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. 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. We evaluate other intangible assets, as well as 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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 to 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 to pay project costs under these arrangements 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.Remaining Performance Obligations At October 31, 2019, performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied for which we expect to recognize revenue totaled $207.8 million. We expect to recognize revenue on approximately 79% of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter. These amounts exclude variable consideration primarily related to: (i) contracts where we have determined that the contract consists of a series of distinct service periods and revenues are based on future performance that cannot be estimated at contract inception; (ii) parking contracts where we and the customer share the gross revenues or operating profit for the location; and (iii) contracts where transaction prices include performance incentives that are based on future performance and therefore cannot be estimated at contract inception. We apply the practical expedient that permits exclusion of information about the remaining performance obligations with original expected durations of one year or less.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | 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 of the business 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 | 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 filed claims and incurred but not reported claims (“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 | Other Accrued Liabilities At October 31, 2019 and 2018, other accrued liabilities primarily consisted of employee benefits, contract liabilities (which include deferred revenue and progress billings in excess of costs), legal fees and settlements, dividends payable, current capital leases, interest, insurance claims, severance, rent payable, and other accrued expenses.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | Other Noncurrent Liabilities At October 31, 2019 and 2018, other noncurrent liabilities primarily consisted of ESPC liabilities, deferred rent, retirement plan liabilities, deferred compensation, and long-term capital leases. Other noncurrent liabilities at October 31, 2019 also includes our interest rate swaps.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Beginning in fiscal 2019, we adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), and ASU 2017-10, Service Concession Arrangements (Topic 853): Determining the Customer of the Operation Services. Prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting policies. Our revenue recognition policies under Topic 606 and Topic 853 are described in the following paragraphs and references to prior period policies are included below where they are substantially different. See Note 3, “Revenues,” for further information on our revenues, including the impact of adopting Topic 606 and Topic 853 on our consolidated financial statements. Contracts with Customers We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectability of consideration is probable. Once a contract is identified, we evaluate whether it is a combined or single contract and whether it should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. Generally, most of our contracts are cancelable by either party without a substantive penalty, and the majority of our contracts have a notification period of 30 to 60 days. If a contract includes a cancellation clause, the remaining contract term is limited to the required termination notice period. At contract inception, we assess the services promised to our customers and identify a performance obligation for each promise to transfer to the customer a service, or a bundle of services, that is distinct. To identify the performance obligation, we consider all of our services promised in the contract, regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or are implied by customary business practices. The majority of our contracts contain multiple promises that represent an integrated bundle of services comprised of activities that may vary over time; however, these activities fulfill a single integrated performance obligation since we perform a continuous service that is substantially the same and has the same pattern of transfer to the customer. Our performance obligations are primarily satisfied over time as we provide the related services. We allocate the contract transaction price to this single performance obligation and recognize revenue as the services are performed, as further described in “Contract Types” below. Certain arrangements involve variable consideration (primarily per transaction fees, reimbursable expenses, and sales-based royalties). We do not estimate the variable consideration for these arrangements; rather, we recognize these variable fees in the period they are earned. Some of our contracts, often related to Airline Services, may also include performance incentives based on variable performance measures that are ascertained exclusively by future performance and therefore cannot be estimated at contract inception and are recognized as revenue once known and mutually agreed upon. We include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current, and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us. We primarily account for our performance obligations under the series guidance, using the as-invoiced practical expedient when applicable. We apply the as-invoiced practical expedient to record revenue as the services are provided, given the nature of the services provided and the frequency of billing under the customer contracts. Under this practical expedient, we recognize revenue in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date and for which we have the right to invoice the customer. We typically bill customers on a monthly basis and have the right to consideration from customers in an amount that corresponds directly with the performance obligation satisfied to date. The time between completion of the performance obligation and collection of cash is generally 30 to 60 days. Sales-based taxes are excluded from revenue. Contracts generally can be modified to account for changes in specifications and requirements. We consider contract modifications to exist when the modification either changes the consideration, creates new performance obligations, or changes the existing scope of the contract and related performance obligations. Historically, contract modifications have been for services that are not distinct from the existing contract, since we are providing a bundle of services that are highly inter-related, and are therefore treated as if they were part of that existing contract. Such modifications are generally accounted for prospectively as part of the existing contract. Contract Types We have arrangements under various contract types, as described below. Monthly Fixed-Price Monthly fixed-price arrangements are contracts in which the client agrees to pay a fixed fee every month over a specified contract term. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Square-Foot Monthly square-foot arrangements are contracts in which the client agrees to pay a fixed fee every month based on the actual square footage serviced over a specified contract term. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Cost-Plus Cost-plus arrangements are contracts in which the clients reimburse us for the agreed-upon amount of wages and benefits, payroll taxes, insurance charges, and other expenses associated with the contracted work, plus a profit margin. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Tag Services Tag services (work orders) generally consist of supplemental services requested by clients outside of the standard service specification and include cleanup after tenant moves, construction cleanup, flood cleanup, and snow removal. Because the nature of these short-term contracts involves performing one-off type services, revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time as the services are provided, because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Transaction-Price Transaction-price contracts are arrangements in which customers are billed a fixed price for each transaction performed on a monthly basis (e.g., wheelchair passengers served, airplane cabins cleaned). We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Hourly Hourly arrangements are contracts in which the client is billed a fixed hourly rate for each labor hour provided. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Management Reimbursement Under management reimbursement arrangements we manage a parking facility for a management fee and pass through the revenue and expenses associated with the facility to the owner. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation over time as the services are provided. Under these contracts we recognize both revenues and expenses, in equal amounts, that are directly reimbursed from the property owner for operating expenses, as such expenses are incurred. Such revenues do not include gross customer collections at the managed locations because they belong to the property owners. We have determined we are the principal in these transactions, because the nature of our performance obligation is for us to provide the services on behalf of the customer and we have control of the promised services before they are transferred to the customer. Leased Location Under leased location parking arrangements we pay a fixed amount of rent, plus a percentage of revenues derived from monthly and transient parkers, to the property owner. We retain all revenues received and we are responsible for most operating expenses incurred. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. In accordance with Topic 853, rental expense and certain other expenses under contracts that meet the definition of service concession arrangements are now recorded as a reduction of revenue. Prior to November 1, 2018, such amounts were recorded as operating expenses. Allowance Under allowance parking arrangements we are paid a fixed amount or hourly rate to provide parking services, and we are responsible for certain operating expenses that are specified in the contract. We measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation as the services are provided, and revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual rate over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as they are performed. Energy Savings Contracts and Fixed-Price Repair and Refurbishment Under energy savings contracts and fixed-price repair and refurbishment arrangements we agree to develop, design, engineer, and construct a project. Additionally, as part of bundled energy solutions arrangements, we guarantee the project will satisfy agreed-upon performance standards. We use the cost-to-cost method, which compares the actual costs incurred to date with the current estimate of total costs to complete, to measure the satisfaction of the performance obligation and recognize revenue as work progresses and we incur costs on our contracts; we believe this method best reflects the transfer of control to the customer. This measurement and comparison process requires updates to the estimate of total costs to complete the contract, and these updates may include subjective assessments and judgments. Equipment purchased for these projects is project-specific and considered a value-added element to our work. Equipment costs are incurred when title is transferred to us, typically upon delivery to the work site. Revenue for uninstalled equipment is recognized at cost and the associated margin is deferred until installation is substantially complete. Prior to November 1, 2018, we recognized revenue and margin on uninstalled equipment consistent with other project costs under the percentage-of-completion method. We recognize revenue over time for all of our services as we perform them, because (i) control continuously transfers to the customer as work progresses or (ii) we have the right to bill the customer as costs are incurred. The customer typically controls the work in process as evidenced either by contractual termination clauses or by our rights to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable profit to deliver products or services that do not have an alternative use to us. Certain project contracts include a schedule of billings or invoices to the customer based on our job-to-date percentage of completion of specific tasks inherent in the fulfillment of our performance obligation(s) or in accordance with a fixed billing schedule. Fixed billing schedules may not precisely match the actual costs incurred. Therefore, revenue recognized may differ from amounts that can be billed or invoiced to the customer at any point during the contract, resulting in balances that are considered revenue recognized in excess of cumulative billings or cumulative billings in excess of revenue recognized. Advanced payments from our customers generally do not represent a significant financing component as the payments are used to meet working capital demands that can be higher in the early stages of a contract, as well as to protect us from our customer failing to meet its obligations under the contract. Certain projects include service maintenance agreements under which existing systems are repaired and maintained for a specific period of time. We generally recognize revenue under these arrangements over time. Our service maintenance agreements are generally one-year renewable agreements. Franchise We franchise certain engineering services through individual and area franchises under the Linc Service and TEGG brands, which are part of ABM Technical Solutions. Initial franchise fees result from the sale of a franchise license and include the use of the name, trademarks, and proprietary methods. The franchise license is considered symbolic intellectual property, and revenue related to the sale of this right is recognized at the agreed-upon contractual amount over the term of the initial franchise agreement. Prior to November 1, 2018, initial fees from sales of franchise licenses were recognized in the year of sale. Royalty fee revenue consists of sales-based royalties received as part of the consideration for the franchise right, which is calculated as a percentage of the franchisees’ revenue. We recognize royalty fee revenue at the agreed-upon contractual rates over time as the customer revenue is generated by the franchisees. A receivable is recognized for an estimate of the unreported royalty fees, which are reported and remitted to us in arrears. Costs to Obtain a Contract With a Customer We capitalize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer, primarily commissions, as contract assets and recognize the expense on a straight-line basis over a weighted average expected customer relationship period. Capitalized commissions are classified as current or noncurrent based on the timing of when we expect to recognize the expense. Prior to November 1, 2018, such incremental costs were expensed as incurred.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and Related Expenses, Severance, Noncancelable Leases and Contractual Obligations, Other | Restructuring and Related Expenses Restructuring and related expenses include employee severance, external support fees, lease exit costs, 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 severance liabilities when it is probable that the impacted employee 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 Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards | Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), and subsequently issued several ASUs further updating Topic 606. Additionally, in May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-10, Service Concession Arrangements (Topic 853): Determining the Customer of the Operation Services, to clarify how operating entities should determine the customer of operation services for transactions within the scope of this guidance, which U.S. GAAP did not address prior to this ASU. The amendment eliminates diversity in practice by clarifying that the grantor is the customer of the operation services in all cases for those arrangements. We determined that revenue we generate from service concession arrangements, primarily from certain parking arrangements, will be accounted for under this guidance. We adopted the amendments in this update in conjunction with the adoption of Topic 606, as discussed below. Collectively these ASUs introduce a new principles-based framework for revenue recognition and disclosure. The core principle of the standard is when an entity transfers goods or services to customers it will recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to be entitled to for those goods or services. The standard also expands the required disclosures to include the disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers into categories that depict how the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. We adopted Topic 606 and Topic 853 on November 1, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of 2019; prior period financial statements were not adjusted. We applied the standards to contracts that had not been completed at November 1, 2018 and did not apply them to contracts that were modified before the beginning of the earliest reporting period presented. See Note 3, “Revenues,” for additional details regarding the impact of adopting Topic 606 and Topic 853 on our consolidated financial statements. Other Recently Adopted Accounting Standards During the first quarter of 2019, we also adopted the following ASUs with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements:
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Since the release of ASU 2016-02, the FASB issued the following additional ASUs further updating Topic 842:
Topic 842 replaces existing lease accounting guidance and is intended to provide enhanced transparency and comparability by requiring lessees to record most leases on the balance sheet. Under Topic 842, lessees are required to record on the balance sheet right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, which represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and the corresponding lease liabilities, which represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The new guidance requires us to continue classifying leases as either operating or financing, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statements of comprehensive income. In addition, the new standard requires enhanced disclosures surrounding the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leasing arrangements. We will adopt Topic 842 effective November 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis using the optional transition method permitted under ASU 2018-11, and we will recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of the beginning of 2020. Comparative prior period financial statements will not be restated. We expect to elect certain practical expedients upon adoption for existing leases as of the effective date. We will elect the package of practical expedients that allows us to carry forward prior conclusions related to: (i) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases; (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (iii) initial direct costs for existing leases. Additionally, we will elect the practical expedient of not separating lease components from non-lease components for all asset classes. We will make an accounting policy election to not record ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less and will recognize payments for such leases in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We will not elect the use of hindsight for determining the reasonably certain lease term. We have substantially completed our plan for the adoption and implementation of this new accounting standard, including assessing our lease arrangements and implementing software to meet the reporting and disclosure requirements of this standard. We continue to finalize our implementation efforts and currently estimate that the adoption of this standard will result in the recognition of approximately $130 million to $200 million of ROU assets and approximately $152 million to $222 million of lease liabilities, subject to the completion of our assessment. We do not believe the new standard will have a material impact on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income or consolidated statements of cash flows, our liquidity, or our compliance with the various covenants contained within our credit facility, as further described in Note 13, “Credit Facility.” No other recently issued accounting standards are expected to have a significant impact on our fiscal 2020 consolidated financial statements.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Assets and Liabilities Held For Sale Policy [Policy Text Block] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Insurance And Self Insurance Policy [Policy Text Block] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Other Accrued Liabilities Policy [Policy Text Block] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Other Noncurrent Liabilities Policy [Policy Text Block] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Taxes Collected From Customers Policy [Policy Text Block] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for advertising cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The entire disclosure for allowance for credit losses. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for basis of accounting, or basis of presentation, used to prepare the financial statements (for example, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting, IFRS). No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for commitments and contingencies, which may include policies for recognizing and measuring loss and gain contingencies. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for salaries, bonuses, incentive awards, postretirement and postemployment benefits granted to employees, including equity-based arrangements; discloses methodologies for measurement, and the bases for recognizing related assets and liabilities and recognizing and reporting compensation expense. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for recognizing and reporting costs associated with exiting, disposing of, and restructuring certain operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for discontinued operations. Includes, but is not limited to, method of interest allocation to a discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for computing basic and diluted earnings or loss per share for each class of common stock and participating security. Addresses all significant policy factors, including any antidilutive items that have been excluded from the computation and takes into account stock dividends, splits and reverse splits that occur after the balance sheet date of the latest reporting period but before the issuance of the financial statements. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for equity method of accounting for investments and other interests. Investment includes, but is not limited to, unconsolidated subsidiary, corporate joint venture, noncontrolling interest in real estate venture, limited partnership, and limited liability company. Information includes, but is not limited to, ownership percentage, reason equity method is or is not considered appropriate, and accounting policy election for distribution received. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for goodwill. This accounting policy also may address how an entity assesses and measures impairment of goodwill, how reporting units are determined, how goodwill is allocated to such units, and how the fair values of the reporting units are determined. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for income taxes, which may include its accounting policies for recognizing and measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances, recognizing investment tax credits, operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and other carryforwards, methodologies for determining its effective income tax rate and the characterization of interest and penalties in the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for investment in financial asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for leasing arrangement entered into by lessee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy pertaining to new accounting pronouncements that may impact the entity's financial reporting. Includes, but is not limited to, quantification of the expected or actual impact. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for reclassifications that affects the comparability of the financial statements. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Includes, but is not limited to, basis of assets, depreciation and depletion methods used, including composite deprecation, estimated useful lives, capitalization policy, accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance, capitalized interest and the method it is calculated, disposals and impairments. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for receivable. Includes, but is not limited to, accounts receivable and financing receivable. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue from contract with customer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue. Includes revenue from contract with customer and from other sources. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disclosure of accounting policy for the use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
Revenues (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements Impacts on Balance Sheet and Statements of Comprehensive Income | During the first quarter of 2019, we also adopted the following ASUs with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements:
The impact of adopting Topic 606 on our consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2019 was as follows:
The impact of adopting Topic 606 and Topic 853 on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the year ended October 31, 2019 was as follows:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from External Customers by Major Service Lines and Segments |
(1) Janitorial arrangements provide a wide range of essential cleaning services for commercial office buildings, airports and other transportation centers, educational institutions, government buildings, health facilities, industrial buildings, retail stores, and stadiums and arenas. These arrangements are often structured as monthly fixed-price, square-foot, cost-plus, and tag services contracts. (2) Parking arrangements provide parking and transportation services for clients at various locations, including airports and other transportation centers, commercial office buildings, educational institutions, health facilities, hotels, and stadiums and arenas. Certain of our management reimbursement, leased location, and allowance arrangements are considered service concession agreements and are accounted for under the guidance of Topic 853. For the year ended October 31, 2019, rent expense related to service concession arrangements, previously recorded within operating expenses, has been recorded as a reduction of the related parking service revenues. These arrangements are structured as management reimbursement, leased location, and allowance contracts. (3) Facility Services arrangements provide onsite mechanical engineering and technical services and solutions relating to a broad range of facilities and infrastructure systems that are designed to extend the useful life of facility fixed assets, improve equipment operating efficiencies, reduce energy consumption, lower overall operational costs for clients, and enhance the sustainability of client locations. These arrangements are generally structured as monthly fixed-price, cost-plus, and tag services contracts. (4) Building & Energy Solutions arrangements provide custom energy solutions, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and other general maintenance and repair services for clients in the public and private sectors and are generally structured as Energy Savings and Fixed-Price Repair and Refurbishment contracts. We also franchise certain operations under franchise agreements relating to our Linc Network and TEGG brands, pursuant to franchise contracts. (5) Airline Services arrangements support airlines and airports with services such as passenger assistance, catering logistics, and airplane cabin maintenance. These arrangements are often structured as monthly fixed-price, cost-plus, transaction price, and hourly contracts.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability | The following tables present the balances in our contract assets and contract liabilities:
(1) Included in trade accounts receivable, net, on the consolidated balance sheets. The fluctuation correlates directly to the execution of new customer contracts and to invoicing and collections from customers in the normal course of business. (2) Increase is primarily due to the timing of payments on our contracts measured using the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition. (3) Included in other current assets and other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended October 31, 2019, we capitalized $16.4 million of new costs and amortized $9.7 million of previously capitalized costs. There was no impairment loss recorded on the costs capitalized.
(1) Included in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of contract balances and changes in contract balances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of entity-wide revenues from external customers for each product or service or each group of similar products or services if the information is not provided as part of the reportable operating segment information. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of changes in accounting principles, including adoption of new accounting pronouncements, that describes the new methods, amount and effects on financial statement line items. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Management Reimbursement Revenue by Segment |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles | During the first quarter of 2019, we also adopted the following ASUs with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements:
The impact of adopting Topic 606 on our consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2019 was as follows:
The impact of adopting Topic 606 and Topic 853 on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the year ended October 31, 2019 was as follows:
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Management Revenue [Table Text Block] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Property, Plant, and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of changes in accounting principles, including adoption of new accounting pronouncements, that describes the new methods, amount and effects on financial statement line items. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Acquisitions (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Consideration Transferred | Consideration Transferred
(1) Revised during the second quarter of 2018 to reflect a post-closing purchase price adjustment related to a net working capital settlement.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation | Purchase Price Allocation
(1) The gross amount of trade accounts receivable was $121.9 million, of which $5.6 million was deemed uncollectible at October 31, 2018. (2) The amortization periods for the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for customer relationships 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.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Pro Forma Financial Information | 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of pro forma results of operations for a material business acquisition or series of individually immaterial business acquisitions that are material in the aggregate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the equity interest issued or issuable in a business acquisition (or series of individually immaterial business acquisitions) planned, initiated, or completed during the period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of a material business combination completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. This table does not include leveraged buyouts. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Restructuring and Related Costs (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Liabilities | Rollforward of Restructuring and Related Liabilities
(1) We include these costs within corporate expenses. Cumulative Restructuring and Related Charges
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of costs incurred for restructuring including, but not limited to, exit and disposal activities, remediation, implementation, integration, asset impairment, and charges against earnings from the write-down of assets. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Net Income Per Common Share (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Calculations | Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Calculations
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Anti-Dilutive Outstanding Stock Awards Issued Under Share-Based Compensation Plans | Anti-Dilutive Outstanding Stock Awards Issued Under Share-Based Compensation Plans
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would increase EPS amounts or decrease loss per share amounts for the period presented, by antidilutive securities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share calculations, including a reconciliation of numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per-share computations for income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 12, “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 14, “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 13, “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 the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rates at the end of the period. At October 31, 2019 and 2018, our interest rate swaps are included in “Other noncurrent liabilities” and “Other noncurrent assets,” respectively, on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 13, “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 9, “Auction Rate Securities,” for further information.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments, including financial assets and financial liabilities, and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Auction Rate Securities (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Significant Assumptions Used to Determine Fair Value of Auction Rate Securities | Significant Assumptions Used to Determine the Fair Value of Our Auction Rate Security
L – One Month LIBOR
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of input and valuation technique used to measure fair value and change in valuation approach and technique for each separate class of asset and liability measured on recurring and nonrecurring basis. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment
(1) For 2019, 2018, and 2017, depreciation expense was $48.9 million, $46.5 million, and $38.5 million, respectively.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Capital Leases Included in Property, Plant and Equipment | Capital Leases Included in Property, Plant and Equipment
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Includes, but is not limited to, balances by class of assets, depreciation and depletion expense and method used, including composite depreciation, and accumulated deprecation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of long-lived, depreciable assets that are subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization and are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Examples may include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Goodwill Activity and Carrying Amount by Segment | Goodwill
(1) Represents accumulated impairment charges at October 31, 2019. (2) Goodwill associated with our Healthcare business was reallocated in connection with the reorganization of this business during the third quarter of 2019.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets | Other Intangible Assets
(1) Reflects a net impairment charge of $6.2 million recorded in 2018, consisting of a $10.5 million reduction in the gross carrying amount of the underlying customer relationships less $4.3 million of accumulated amortization. (2) These intangible assets are being amortized over the expected period of benefit, with a weighted average life of approximately 12 years.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Estimated Annual Amortization Expense | Estimated Annual Amortization Expense For Each of the Next Five Years
(1) These amounts could vary as acquisitions of additional intangible assets occur in the future.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life, by either major class or business segment. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the amount of amortization expense expected to be recorded in succeeding fiscal years for finite-lived intangible assets. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Insurance (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Insurance Related Balances and Activity | Insurance Related Balances and Activity
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Casualty Program Insurance Reserves Rollforward | Casualty Program Insurance Reserves Rollforward
(1) Includes reserves related to discontinued operations of approximately $1 million for 2019, $3 million for 2018, and $10 million for 2017.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Instruments Used to Collateralize Insurance Obligations | Instruments Used to Collateralize Our Insurance Obligations
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition A tabular summary of letters of credit, surety bonds and restricted insurance deposits outstanding to collateralize self-insurance obligations. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Schedule Of Insurance Related Balances And Activity [Table Text Block] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the activity in the reserve for settling insured claims and expenses incurred in the claims settlement process for the period. The estimated liability includes the amount of money that will be required for future payments of (a) claims that have been reported to the insurer, (b) claims related to insured events that have occurred but that have not been reported to the insurer as of the date the liability is estimated, and (c) claim adjustment expenses. Claim adjustment expenses include costs incurred in the claim settlement process such as legal fees; outside adjuster fees; and costs to record, process, and adjust claims. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Credit Facility (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Credit Facility Information | Credit Facility Information
(1) Standby letters of credit amounted to $149.8 million at October 31, 2019. (2) At October 31, 2019, we had borrowing capacity of $574.2 million; however, covenant restrictions limited our borrowing capacity to $406.6 million.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Term Loan Maturities | Term Loan Maturities During 2019, we made principal payments under the term loan of $40.0 million. As of October 31, 2019, the following principal payments are required under the term loan.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Interest Rate Information |
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of interest rate derivatives, including, but not limited to, the fair value of the derivatives, statement of financial position location, and statement of financial performance location of these instruments. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the combined aggregate amount of maturities and sinking fund requirements for all long-term borrowings for each of the five years following the date of the latest balance sheet date presented. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Information for the Plans | Information for the Plans
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Multiemployer Pension 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 recently available Pension Protection Act zone statuses 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 in 2019 included an amount as imposed by a plan in the red zone in addition to the contribution rate specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of one or more of the entity's defined benefit pension plans or one or more other defined benefit postretirement plans, separately for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans including the entity's schedule of fair value of plan assets for defined benefit or other postretirement plans. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the quantitative and qualitative information related to multiemployer plans in which the employer participates. 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases | Future Minimum Payments
(1) Includes total estimated sublease rental income of $15.8 million.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating Leases | Future Minimum Payments (1) Includes total estimated sublease rental income of $15.8 million.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Rental and Other Expense | Rental and Other Expense
(1) 2018 and 2017 include $47.8 million and $48.0 million, respectively, related to service concession arrangements. In 2019, following the adoption of Topic 853, rent expense related to service concession arrangements is now recorded as a reduction of revenues.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of future minimum lease payments as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in aggregate and for each of the five years succeeding fiscal years, with separate deductions from the total for the amount representing executor costs, including any profit thereon, included in the minimum lease payments and for the amount of the imputed interest necessary to reduce the net minimum lease payments to present value. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year and the total minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of rental expense from operating leases for each period for which an income statement is presented with separate amounts for minimum rentals, contingent rentals, and sublease rentals. Rental payments under leases with terms of a month or less that were not renewed need not be included. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Compensation Expense by Type of Award and Related Income Tax Benefit | Compensation Expense by Type of Award and Related Income Tax Benefit
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of RSU Activity | RSU Activity
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Performance Share Activity | Performance Share Activity
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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, 2019 exceeds the exercise price.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Employee Stock Purchase Plan
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of allocation of amount expensed and capitalized for award under share-based payment arrangement to statement of income or comprehensive income and statement of financial position. Includes, but is not limited to, corresponding line item in financial statement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the changes in outstanding nonvested performance-based units. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of employee stock purchase plan activity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average grant date fair value for restricted stock units that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, and the number of restricted stock units that were granted, vested, or forfeited during the year. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure for stock option plans. Includes, but is not limited to, outstanding awards at beginning and end of year, grants, exercises, forfeitures, and weighted-average grant date fair value. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of stock options, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term of share options and similar instruments, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Income Taxes (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Geographic Sources of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes | Geographic Sources of Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Components of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit | Components of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Changes to the Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance | Changes to the Valuation Allowance
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits | Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Rollforward [Table Text Block] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for each year presented including, but not limited to: current tax expense (benefit), deferred tax expense (benefit), investment tax credits, government grants, the benefits of operating loss carryforwards, tax expense that results from allocating certain tax benefits either directly to contributed capital or to reduce goodwill or other noncurrent intangible assets of an acquired entity, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity, and adjustments of the beginning-of-the-year balances of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstances that causes a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset in future years. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the components of net deferred tax asset or liability recognized in an entity's statement of financial position, including the following: the total of all deferred tax liabilities, the total of all deferred tax assets, the total valuation allowance recognized for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation using percentage or dollar amounts of the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the year to the amount of income tax expense that would result from applying domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of income before income tax between domestic and foreign jurisdictions. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure for tax positions taken in the tax returns filed or to be filed for which it is more likely than not that the tax position will not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities and other income tax contingencies. Includes, but is not limited to, interest and penalties, reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits, unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate, tax years that remain subject to examination by tax jurisdictions, and information about positions for which it is reasonably possible that amounts unrecognized will significantly change within 12 months. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Financial Information by Reportable Segment | Financial Information by Reportable Segment (1) Excludes amortization related to income from unconsolidated affiliates.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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)
(1) Substantially all of our long-lived assets are related to United States operations.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of revenue from external customers by geographic areas attributed to the entity's country of domicile and to foreign countries from which the entity derives revenue. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables) |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data |
(1) Includes a one-time net tax benefit of $22.6 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, related to the Tax Act. (2) Includes goodwill and asset impairment charges of $26.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tabular disclosure of quarterly financial data. Includes, but is not limited to, financial information for fiscal quarters, cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and earnings per share data. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
The Company and Nature of Operations - Narrative (Details) |
12 Months Ended |
---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019
segment
industry_group
| |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Number of industry groups | industry_group | 4 |
Number of technical solution segments | segment | 1 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number Of Industry Groups No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number Of Technical Solution Segments No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Revenues - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions |
Nov. 01, 2018
USD ($)
|
---|---|
Effect of Adoption | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | |
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] | |
Pre-tax increase on retained earnings | $ 9.1 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of the cumulative effect on retained earnings before related income tax effect. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Amount Of Offer No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before tax of gain (loss) recognized on the sale or disposal of a disposal group. Excludes discontinued operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after allowance, receivable from customers, clients, or other third-parties, and receivables classified as other due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of right to consideration in exchange for good or service transferred to customer when right is conditioned on something other than passage of time, classified as current. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after deferred tax asset, of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable differences with jurisdictional netting. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of current assets classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of noncurrent assets classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/exampleRef
|
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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Nov. 01, 2019 |
|
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||
Ownership percentages | 33.00% | |||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ 8,900,000 | $ 11,300,000 | $ 9,300,000 | |
Other-than-temporary impairment | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Advertising expense | $ 1,700,000 | $ 2,300,000 | $ 2,200,000 | |
Minimum | ||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||
Ownership percentages | 20.00% | |||
Maximum | ||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||
Ownership percentages | 50.00% | |||
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 | Forecast | Minimum | ||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset | $ 130,000,000 | |||
Finance Lease, Liability | 152,000,000 | |||
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 | Forecast | Maximum | ||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset | 200,000,000 | |||
Finance Lease, Liability | $ 222,000,000 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Basis of Presentation [Line Items] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount charged to advertising expense for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition This item represents an other than temporary decline in value that has been recognized against an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the investment represents the amount of the write down which is or was reflected in earnings. The written down value is a new cost basis with the adjusted value of the investment becoming its new carrying value subject to the equity accounting method. Evidence of a loss in value might include, but would not necessarily be limited to, absence of an ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment or inability of the investee to sustain an earnings capacity which would justify the carrying amount of the investment. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from finance lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of lessee's right to use underlying asset under finance lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Revenues - Remaining Performance Obligations Narrative (Details) - Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-11-01 $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019
USD ($)
|
---|---|
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount | $ 207.8 |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage | 79.00% |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period | 12 months |
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of transaction price allocated to performance obligation that has not been recognized as revenue. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Period in which remaining performance obligation is expected to be recognized as revenue, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of remaining performance obligation to total remaining performance obligation not recognized as revenue. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Management Reimbursement Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Jul. 31, 2019 |
Apr. 30, 2019 |
Jan. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Jul. 31, 2018 |
Apr. 30, 2018 |
Jan. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Parking facility management fee revenue | $ 1,648.0 | $ 1,647.9 | $ 1,594.7 | $ 1,607.9 | $ 1,648.8 | $ 1,624.3 | $ 1,580.8 | $ 1,588.3 | $ 6,498.6 | $ 6,442.2 | $ 5,453.6 |
Management Reimbursement Revenue | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Parking facility management fee revenue | 378.7 | 376.4 | 333.2 | ||||||||
Management Reimbursement Revenue | Business & Industry | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Parking facility management fee revenue | 283.1 | 276.6 | 252.9 | ||||||||
Management Reimbursement Revenue | Aviation | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Parking facility management fee revenue | $ 95.5 | $ 99.9 | $ 80.4 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Revenues - Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Nov. 01, 2018 |
|
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | ||
Billed trade receivables | $ 978,700,000 | $ 918,900,000 |
Unbilled trade receivables | 56,900,000 | 74,300,000 |
Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed | 72,600,000 | 40,100,000 |
Capitalized commissions | 21,800,000 | $ 15,100,000 |
Capitalized contract price | 16,400,000 | |
Capitalized contract cost, amortization | 9,700,000 | |
Capitalized Contract Cost, Impairment Loss | 0 | |
Contract with Customer, Liabilities [Roll Forward] | ||
Contract liabilities, balance at beginning of period | 41,700,000 | |
Additional contract liabilities | 250,800,000 | |
Recognition of deferred revenue | (254,500,000) | |
Contract liabilities, balance at end of period | $ 38,000,000.0 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Contract with Customer, Asset, Billed Trade Receivable, Net, Current No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Contract with Customer, Asset, Capitalized Commissions No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Contract with Customer, Asset, Costs Incurred in Excess of Amounts Billed, Current No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Contract with Customer, Asset, Increase (Decrease) for New Capitalized Costs No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Contract with Customer, Asset, Unbilled Trade Receivables, Net, Current No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Contract with Customer, Liabilities [Roll Forward] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase (Decrease) for Additional Contract Liabilities No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of amortization expense for asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of impairment loss for asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable, classified as current. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Acquisitions - GCA Consideration Transferred (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 01, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items] | ||||
Fair value of ABM common stock at closing | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 421.3 | |
GCA Holding Corp. | ||||
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items] | ||||
Fair value of ABM common stock at closing | $ 421.3 | |||
Cash consideration | 837.5 | |||
Total consideration transferred | $ 1,258.8 | |||
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) | 9.4 | |||
ABM common stock closing market price at acquisition date (usd per share) | $ 44.63 |
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of shares of equity interests issued or issuable to acquire entity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Price of a single share of a number of saleable stocks paid or offered to be paid in a business combination. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of equity interests of the acquirer, including instruments or interests issued or issuable in consideration for the business combination. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Income Taxes Payable No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Insurance Reserves No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition For receivables acquired in a business combination, excluding certain loans and debt securities acquired in a transfer (as defined), this element represents the best estimate at the acquisition date of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected, by major class of receivable, such as loans, direct finance leases (as defined), and any other class of receivables. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition For receivables acquired in a business combination, excluding certain loans and debt securities acquired in a transfer (as defined), this element represents the gross contractual amounts receivable, by major class of receivable, such as loans, direct finance leases (as defined), and any other class of receivables. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount due from customers or clients for goods or services, including trade receivables, that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, and amounts due from others, including related parties expected to be converted to cash, sold or exchanged within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of liabilities incurred for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business and related party payables, assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of other liabilities due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of other liabilities due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of other assets expected to be realized or consumed after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount recognized for assets, including goodwill, in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Acquisitions - GCA Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - GCA Holding Corp. - USD ($) $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
---|---|---|
Jul. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] | ||
Pro forma statutory tax rate (percent) | 41.00% | |
Business combination, acquisition related costs | $ 24.2 | |
Pro forma revenue | 6,293.0 | |
Pro forma income from continuing operations | $ 95.5 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Statutory Tax Rate No definition available.
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after tax of pro forma income from continuing operations as if the business combination had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Acquisitions - Other Acquisitions Narrative (Details) $ in Millions |
Dec. 01, 2016
USD ($)
|
---|---|
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 |
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Restructuring and Related Costs - Restructuring and Related Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||||
Balance, beginning | $ 8.6 | $ 8.4 | $ 8.0 | $ 6.6 | $ 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 11.2 | 25.7 | 20.9 | 29.0 | 12.7 |
Costs recognized | 22.6 | ||||
Payments | (12.9) | (24.7) | (23.0) | (25.2) | (3.3) |
Non-cash charges | (0.7) | (2.5) | (2.8) | ||
Non-cash items | (0.9) | ||||
Balance, ending | 7.0 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 6.6 |
External Support Fees | |||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||||
Balance, beginning | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 1.5 | 4.0 | 11.3 | 4.6 | |
Costs recognized | 12.1 | ||||
Payments | (1.0) | (6.5) | (10.8) | (12.2) | (2.5) |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
Non-cash items | 0.0 | ||||
Balance, ending | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 |
Employee Severance | |||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||||
Balance, beginning | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 4.6 | 11.0 | 8.6 | 4.7 | |
Costs recognized | 2.2 | ||||
Payments | (5.3) | (9.9) | (3.3) | (9.1) | (0.4) |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
Non-cash items | 0.0 | ||||
Balance, ending | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Other Project Fees | |||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||||
Balance, beginning | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 4.5 | 8.2 | 3.9 | 0.8 | |
Costs recognized | 5.7 | ||||
Payments | (5.6) | (6.7) | (5.8) | (3.6) | (0.4) |
Non-cash charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | (0.2) | ||
Non-cash items | 0.0 | ||||
Balance, ending | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Lease Exit | |||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||||
Balance, beginning | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 0.7 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 0.0 | |
Costs recognized | 2.6 | ||||
Payments | (1.1) | (1.5) | (3.1) | (0.3) | 0.0 |
Non-cash charges | (0.2) | (0.4) | 0.0 | ||
Non-cash items | (0.9) | ||||
Balance, ending | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.0 |
Asset Impairment | |||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||||
Balance, beginning | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Costs recognized | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 2.6 | |
Costs recognized | 0.0 | ||||
Payments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Non-cash charges | (0.6) | (2.1) | (2.6) | ||
Non-cash items | 0.0 | ||||
Balance, ending | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Restructuring Charges, Including Adjustments No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of expense (reversal of expense) which increases (decreases) the restructuring reserve from an adjustment to a previously accrued restructuring liability. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of decrease in the reserve for full or partial settlement through consideration other than cash. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of costs incurred to date for the specified restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 26, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Jul. 31, 2019 |
Apr. 30, 2019 |
Jan. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Jul. 31, 2018 |
Apr. 30, 2018 |
Jan. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
|
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 | $ (0.1) | $ 0.2 | $ (0.2) | $ (0.1) | $ 0.8 | $ (0.1) | $ 1.2 | $ (0.1) | $ (0.1) | $ 1.8 | $ (74.3) | ||
Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations | $ 2.6 | $ (123.7) |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Working Capital Adjustment No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before tax of gain (loss) not previously recognized resulting from the disposal of a discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before tax of income (loss) from a discontinued operation. 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of consideration received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Net Income Per Common Share - Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Calculations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Jul. 31, 2019 |
Apr. 30, 2019 |
Jan. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Jul. 31, 2018 |
Apr. 30, 2018 |
Jan. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations | $ 48.1 | $ 36.5 | $ 29.9 | $ 13.0 | $ 8.9 | $ 33.7 | $ 25.4 | $ 28.0 | $ 127.5 | $ 95.9 | $ 78.1 |
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | (0.1) | 0.2 | (0.2) | (0.1) | 0.8 | (0.1) | 1.2 | (0.1) | (0.1) | 1.8 | (74.3) |
Net income | $ 47.9 | $ 36.8 | $ 29.7 | $ 13.0 | $ 9.7 | $ 33.6 | $ 26.6 | $ 27.8 | $ 127.4 | $ 97.8 | $ 3.8 |
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding—Basic (in shares) | 66.6 | 66.1 | 57.7 | ||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities | |||||||||||
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding—Diluted (in shares) | 66.9 | 66.4 | 58.3 | ||||||||
Net income per common share — Basic | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations (usd per share) | $ 0.72 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.42 | $ 1.92 | $ 1.45 | $ 1.35 |
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations (usd per share) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.02 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | (1.29) |
Net income (usd per share) | 0.72 | 0.55 | 0.45 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.51 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 1.91 | 1.48 | 0.07 |
Net income per common share — Diluted | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations (usd per share) | 0.71 | 0.55 | 0.45 | 0.20 | 0.13 | 0.51 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 1.91 | 1.45 | 1.34 |
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations (usd per share) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.02 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | (1.27) |
Net income (usd per share) | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.42 | $ 1.90 | $ 1.47 | $ 0.07 |
RSUs | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | ||||||||
Stock options | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | ||||||||
Performance shares | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/exampleRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Net Income Per Common Share - Anti-Dilutive Outstanding Stock Awards Issued Under Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details) - shares shares in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
Anti-dilutive (in shares) | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
---|---|---|
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 58.5 | $ 39.1 |
Insurance deposits | 0.8 | 0.6 |
Assets held in funded deferred compensation plan | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Credit facility | 808.4 | 949.0 |
Interest rate swaps liabilities | (14.6) | |
Interest rate swaps assets | 1.3 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in auction rate securities | $ 5.0 | $ 5.0 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Fair value portion of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Fair value portion of debt instrument payable, including, but not limited to, notes payable and loans payable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of assets held under deferred compensation agreements. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative assets, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as assets. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as liabilities. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Auction Rate Securities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
|
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Interest rate reset interval | 30 days | |
Auction rate securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Investments in auction rate securities, original principal amount | $ 5,000,000.0 | $ 5,000,000 |
Investment in auction rate securities, amortized cost basis | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Investments in auction rate securities, principal amount | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities included in AOCL | $ 0 | $ 0 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition This item represents the original cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, excluding adjustments such as accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The period of time in which the interest rates for auction rate securities reset through auctions. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, before tax, of unrealized gain in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amortized cost of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Auction Rate Securities - Significant Assumptions Used to Determine Fair Value of Auction Rate Securities (Details) |
12 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
|
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Discount rates | 0.34% | 0.37% |
Libor plus stated yield | 2.00% | 2.00% |
Average expected lives | 4 years | 4 years |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The average expected life assumptions used to determine the fair value of auction rate securities. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The discount rate over London Interbank Offered Rate assumptions used to determine the fair value of auction rate securities. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The fixed yield over London Interbank Offered Rate used as an input in determining the fair value for the one of the Company's auction rate securities. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Property, Plant and Equipment - Capital Leases Included in Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
---|---|---|
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | $ 20.6 | $ 22.1 |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 10.7 | 9.2 |
Total | 9.9 | 12.9 |
Transportation equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | 20.0 | 20.7 |
Machinery and other equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Furniture and fixtures | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Computer equipment and software | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Capital leased assets, gross | $ 0.1 | $ 0.9 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before accumulated depreciation of leased physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The total gross amount less the charge for the use of the long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The total charge for the use of long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of foreign currency translation gain (loss) which increases (decreases) an asset representing future economic benefits from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) from adjustments after acquisition date under purchase accounting of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of transfers into (out of) an asset representing the 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/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Impairment Of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Gross No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived, Accumulated Amortization No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Annual Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019
USD ($)
|
---|---|
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Estimated amortization expense 2020 | $ 49.4 |
Estimated amortization expense 2021 | 43.8 |
Estimated amortization expense 2022 | 38.2 |
Estimated amortization expense 2023 | 33.6 |
Estimated amortization expense 2024 | $ 29.1 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill impairment (recovery) | $ 0 | $ 20,300,000 | $ 0 | |
Net impairment charge | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Technical Solutions | ||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill impairment (recovery) | $ 20,300,000 | 20,300,000 | ||
Customer relationships | Technical Solutions | ||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Net impairment charge | $ 6,200,000 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Insurance - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
|
Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Self insurance retention amount per-claim | $ 1,000,000.0 | |
Insurance policy coverage, general and automobile liability losses | 200,000,000.0 | |
Insurance policy coverage, property damage | 75,000,000.0 | |
Change in reserves for insurance claims | (3,400,000) | |
Change in reserves for insurance claims - prior year | $ 10,200,000 | |
Minimum | ||
Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Primary policy limit | 1,000,000.0 | |
Maximum | ||
Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Primary policy limit | 5,000,000.0 | |
Self insurance retention amount per participant per year | $ 500,000 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Decrease In Total Reserve Claims No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Increase in Total Reserve Claims No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Represents commercial insurance umbrella policies that cover general liability and automobile liability losses above primary limits. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Represents the policy limit provided by the insurance program for property damage risks. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Schedule of Other Liabilities [Line Items] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Self Insured Retention Amount Per Occurrence No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Self Insured Retention Amount Per Participant Per Year For Certain Employee Medical And Dental Programs No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Represents the policy limit provided by the insurance program for workers' compensation, general liability, and other insurable risks. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Insurance - Insurance Related Balances and Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
---|---|---|---|
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] | |||
Insurance recoverables | $ 64.5 | $ 73.7 | $ 73.1 |
Insurance claim reserves, excluding medical and dental | |||
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] | |||
Insurance claims reserves | 507.8 | 501.4 | |
Medical and dental claim reserves | |||
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] | |||
Insurance claims reserves | $ 7.2 | $ 8.9 |
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after valuation allowance, recoverable under reinsurance contracts for losses reported to the ceding insurer but not yet paid and amounts expected for incurred losses and settlement expenses, which have not yet been reported to the ceding insurer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions) of accrued known and estimated losses incurred as of the balance sheet date for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Insurance - Casualty Program Insurance Reserves Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward] | |||
Net balance at beginning of year | $ 427.7 | $ 412.5 | $ 348.2 |
Change in case reserves plus IBNR Claims — current year | 137.9 | 131.4 | 112.2 |
Change in case reserves plus IBNR Claims — prior years | (3.4) | 10.2 | 23.1 |
Claims paid | (119.1) | (126.5) | (105.2) |
GCA acquisition | 0.0 | 0.1 | 34.1 |
Net balance at end of year | 443.3 | 427.7 | 412.5 |
Recoverables | 64.5 | 73.7 | 73.1 |
Gross balance at end of year | 507.8 | 501.4 | 485.6 |
Provision related to discontinued operations | $ 1.0 | $ 3.0 | $ 10.0 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Gross No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount needed to reflect the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims relating to insured events that have occurred on or before the balance sheet date, whether or not reported to the insurer at that date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in the cost of settling unpaid claims after deduction of reinsurance recoveries related to the acquisition of a business. Includes, but is not limited to, claims which have been incurred but not reported. No definition available.
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of payments to settle insured claims and pay costs incurred in the claims settlement process. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after valuation allowance, recoverable under reinsurance contracts for losses reported to the ceding insurer but not yet paid and amounts expected for incurred losses and settlement expenses, which have not yet been reported to the ceding insurer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of expense for claims incurred in the current reporting period and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of expense (reversal of expense) for claims incurred in prior reporting periods and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
Insurance - Instruments Used to Collateralize Insurance Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
---|---|---|
Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||
Instruments used to collateralize insurance obligations | $ 232.6 | $ 233.9 |
Standby letters of credit | ||
Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||
Instruments used to collateralize insurance obligations | 141.0 | 144.1 |
Surety bonds | ||
Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||
Instruments used to collateralize insurance obligations | 90.8 | 89.2 |
Restricted insurance deposits | ||
Letters Of Credit [Line Items] | ||
Instruments used to collateralize insurance obligations | $ 0.8 | $ 0.6 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Instruments Used To Collateralize Insurance Obligations No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Letters Of Credit [Line Items] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Debt Instrument Covenant Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Debt Instrument Covenant Total Leverage Ratio No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Debt Instrument, Covenant Total Leverage Ratio, Optional Ratio For Four Fiscal Quarters In Event Of Material Acquisition No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity After Initial Year Of Term No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Period of time between issuance and maturity of debt instrument, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Weighted average interest rate of debt outstanding. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, before accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Credit Facility - Credit Facility Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
---|---|---|
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities [Abstract] | ||
Gross term loan | $ 60.0 | $ 40.0 |
Unamortized deferred financing costs | (2.8) | (3.0) |
Current portion of term loan | 57.2 | 37.0 |
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities [Abstract] | ||
Gross term loan | 680.0 | 740.0 |
Unamortized deferred financing costs | (4.1) | (6.9) |
Total noncurrent portion of term loan | 675.9 | 733.1 |
Line of credit | 68.4 | 169.0 |
Long-term debt | $ 744.2 | $ 902.0 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Loans Payable, Current, Gross No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Loans Payable, Noncurrent, Gross No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs classified as current. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs classified as noncurrent. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the noncurrent portion of long-term obligations drawn from a line of credit, which is a bank's commitment to make loans up to a specific amount. Examples of items that might be included in the application of this element may consist of letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdowns on the line. Includes short-term obligations that would normally be classified as current liabilities but for which (a) postbalance sheet date issuance of a long term obligation to refinance the short term obligation on a long term basis, or (b) the enterprise has entered into a financing agreement that clearly permits the enterprise to refinance the short-term obligation on a long term basis and the following conditions are met (1) the agreement does not expire within 1 year and is not cancelable by the lender except for violation of an objectively determinable provision, (2) no violation exists at the BS date, and (3) the lender has entered into the financing agreement is expected to be financially capable of honoring the agreement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of loans payable (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer), excluding current portion. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Credit Facility - Facility Information (Details) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019
USD ($)
|
---|---|
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Standby letters of credit | $ 149.8 |
Borrowing capacity | 574.2 |
Borrowing capacity after covenant restrictions | $ 406.6 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity After Covenant Restrictions No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Credit Facility - Term Loan Maturities (Details) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended |
---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019
USD ($)
| |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal | $ 40.0 |
Term Loan | |
Term Loan Maturities | |
Debt maturities, 2020 | 60.0 |
Debt maturities, 2021 | 560.0 |
Debt maturities, 2022 | $ 120.0 |
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of the required periodic payments applied to principal. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of long-term debt payable, sinking fund requirements, and other securities issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Interest Expense, Net of Taxes No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) To Be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Tax No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Proceeds From Derivative Instrument, Operating Activities No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Accumulated change, net of tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of tax expense (benefit) allocated to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to parent. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Nominal or face amount used to calculate payment on derivative. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Employee Benefit Plans - Defined Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Net obligations | $ 8.4 | $ 7.4 | |
Projected benefit obligations | 16.1 | 15.0 | |
Fair value of assets | 7.8 | 7.6 | |
Expected return on assets | 0.4 | 0.4 | $ 0.4 |
Net periodic benefit cost | 0.6 | $ 0.2 | $ 0.2 |
Expected future benefit payments | $ 14.2 | ||
Equity Securities | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target plan asset allocations | 49.00% | ||
Fixed Income Funds | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target plan asset allocations | 49.00% | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target plan asset allocations | 2.00% |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Aggregate No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of asset (liability), recognized in statement of financial position, for defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/exampleRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of asset segregated and restricted to provide benefit under defined benefit plan. Asset includes, but is not limited to, stock, bond, other investment, earning from investment, and contribution by employer and employee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of projected benefit obligation for defined benefit pension plan with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of target investment allocation to total plan assets. Includes, but is not limited to, percentage on weighted-average basis if more than one plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Employee Benefit Plans - Deferred Compensation Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Deferred Compensation Plans | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||
Total liability of deferred compensation | $ 13.2 | $ 13.9 | |
Compensation expense | 0.3 | 0.4 | $ 0.4 |
Rabbi Trust | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||
Fair value deferred compensation plan assets | $ 2.5 | $ 2.7 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of assets held under deferred compensation agreements. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Employee Benefit Plans - Defined Contribution Plans (Details) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019
USD ($)
defined_contribution_plan
|
Oct. 31, 2018
USD ($)
|
Oct. 31, 2017
USD ($)
|
|
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |||
Number of defined contribution plans | defined_contribution_plan | 4 | ||
Cost recognized | $ | $ 24.3 | $ 21.6 | $ 13.7 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of Defined Contribution Plans No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of cost for defined contribution plan. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Green Zone Multiemployer Plan Funded Percentage No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Red Zone Multiemployer Plans Funded Percentage No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Yellow Zone Multiemployer Plans Funded Percentage No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of contributions made to multiemployer plan by employer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Three digit plan number for a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Date of the multiemployer plan's year end to which the certified zone status relates, in CCYY-MM-DD format. A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Employee Benefit Plans - Multiemployer Plans Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Multiemployer Plans, Pension Plans | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Contributions by ABM | $ 66.6 | $ 65.3 | $ 63.1 |
Multiemployer Plans, Pension Plans | Defined Contribution Plans | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Contributions by ABM | 9.0 | 10.6 | 5.4 |
Multiemployer Plans, Postretirement Benefit Plans | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Contributions by ABM | $ 269.8 | $ 263.4 | $ 247.9 |
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of contributions made to multiemployer plan by employer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Commitments and Contingencies - Lease and Other Similar Commitments (Details) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019
USD ($)
|
---|---|
Capital | |
October 31, 2020 | $ 3.1 |
October 31, 2021 | 2.5 |
October 31, 2022 | 1.3 |
October 31, 2023 | 0.6 |
October 31, 2024 | 0.0 |
Thereafter | 0.0 |
Total minimum lease commitments | 7.5 |
Operating and Other | |
October 31, 2020 | 42.8 |
October 31, 2021 | 35.5 |
October 31, 2022 | 30.3 |
October 31, 2023 | 25.6 |
October 31, 2024 | 20.5 |
Thereafter | 51.8 |
Total minimum lease commitments | 206.5 |
Estimated future sublease rental income | 15.8 |
Service Concession Arrangements | |
October 31, 2020 | 20.8 |
October 31, 2021 | 16.0 |
October 31, 2022 | 15.4 |
October 31, 2023 | 15.4 |
October 31, 2024 | 15.4 |
Thereafter | 21.9 |
Total minimum lease commitments | $ 105.0 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Service Concession Arrangement Minimum Payment Due Abstract No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of contractual obligation, including but not limited to, long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations, purchase obligations, and other commitments. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of contractual obligation 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. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of contractual obligation 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. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of contractual obligation 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. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of contractual obligation 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. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of contractual obligation 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. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of contractual obligation 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. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Future minimum rental payments in aggregate as of the balance sheet date under operating leases. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
Commitments and Contingencies - Rental and Other Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Minimum rental and other | $ 101.6 | $ 133.3 | $ 121.5 |
Contingent rental and other | 9.9 | 26.8 | 34.3 |
Total | $ 111.6 | 160.1 | 155.8 |
Expense related to service concession arrangements | $ 47.8 | $ 48.0 |
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The total amount of guaranteed energy savings. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Loss Contingency, Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Plans No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Loss Contingency, Number Of Certified Subclasses No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Loss Contingency, Period Of Occurrence Prior to Compliant No definition available.
|
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 The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of loss contingency liability. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Reflects the estimated amount of loss from the specified contingency as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of plaintiffs that have filed claims pertaining to a loss contingency. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Preferred and Common Stock - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 18, 2019 |
Sep. 02, 2015 |
|
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | |||||
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 500,000 | 500,000 | |||
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 | |||
Share repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 200,000,000.0 | ||||
Share repurchase program, remaining authorized amount | $ 134,100,000 | ||||
Total number of shares repurchased (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 200,000 | ||
Average price paid per share (usd per share) | $ 40.07 | ||||
Total cash paid for share repurchase | $ 7,900,000 | ||||
Subsequent Event | |||||
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | |||||
Share repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 150,000,000.0 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Stock repurchase average cost per share. No definition available.
|
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.
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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 | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
May 01, 2006 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 Equity Plan | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | 13,475,265 | |||
Number of shares available for grant (in shares) | 2,793,556 | |||
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 | |||
Number of shares unissued (in shares) | 705,213 | |||
Holding period for shares purchased in program | 6 months |
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of shares authorized for issuance under share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans - Compensation Expense by Type of Award and Related Income Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | $ 17.5 | $ 17.0 | $ 13.3 |
Income tax benefit | (4.9) | (5.1) | (5.4) |
Share-based compensation expense, net of taxes | 12.5 | 11.8 | 7.9 |
RSUs | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | 9.5 | 9.3 | 7.2 |
Performance shares | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | $ 8.0 | $ 7.7 | $ 6.1 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of expense for award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes amount capitalized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after tax, of expense for award under share-based payment arrangement. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of tax benefit for recognition of expense of award under share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans - RSU Narrative (Details) - RSUs - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
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 | $ 16.0 | ||
Weighted-average vesting period | 2 years 4 months 24 days | ||
Fair value per share of awards granted (usd per share) | $ 34.48 | $ 37.98 | $ 41.79 |
Total fair value of RSUs vested | $ 10.7 | $ 7.4 | $ 9.4 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of cost not yet recognized for nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Weighted-average period over which cost not yet recognized is expected to be recognized for award under share-based payment arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Period over which grantee's right to exercise award under share-based payment arrangement is no longer contingent on satisfaction of service or performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Includes, but is not limited to, combination of market, performance or service condition. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of vesting of award under share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans - RSU Activity (Details) - RSUs - $ / shares shares in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Number of Shares | |||
Beginning balance (in shares) | 0.8 | ||
Granted (in shares) | 0.3 | ||
Vested (in shares) | (0.3) | ||
Forfeited (in shares) | (0.1) | ||
Ending balance (in shares) | 0.7 | 0.8 | |
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) | $ 36.61 | ||
Granted (usd per share) | 34.48 | $ 37.98 | $ 41.79 |
Vested (usd per share) | 33.69 | ||
Forfeited (usd per share) | 36.27 | ||
Ending balance (usd per share) | $ 36.92 | $ 36.61 | |
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Per share or unit weighted-average fair value of nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes share and unit options. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of shares used to settle grantee's tax withholding obligation for award under share-based payment arrangement. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans - Performance Share Narrative (Details) - Performance shares - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||
Total unrecognized compensation cost | $ 14.2 | ||
Weighted-average vesting period | 1 year 9 months 18 days | ||
Service period | 3 years | ||
Fair value per share of awards granted (usd per share) | $ 35.44 | $ 38.53 | $ 39.21 |
Total fair value of RSUs vested | $ 6.8 | $ 7.3 | $ 7.0 |
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 Amount of cost not yet recognized for nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Weighted-average period over which cost not yet recognized is expected to be recognized for award under share-based payment arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Period over which grantee's right to exercise award under share-based payment arrangement is no longer contingent on satisfaction of service or performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Includes, but is not limited to, combination of market, performance or service condition. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of vesting of award under share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans - Performance Share Activity (Details) - Performance shares - $ / shares shares in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Number of Shares | |||
Beginning balance (in shares) | 0.8 | ||
Granted (in shares) | 0.4 | ||
Vested (in shares) | (0.2) | ||
Performance adjustments (in shares) | (0.1) | ||
Forfeited (in shares) | (0.1) | ||
Ending balance (in shares) | 0.8 | 0.8 | |
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | |||
Beginning balance (usd per share) | $ 35.96 | ||
Granted (usd per share) | 35.44 | $ 38.53 | $ 39.21 |
Vested (usd per share) | 27.58 | ||
Performance adjustments (usd per share) | 39.69 | ||
Forfeited (usd per share) | 37.38 | ||
Ending balance (usd per share) | $ 38.06 | $ 35.96 | |
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.
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Per share or unit weighted-average fair value of nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes share and unit options. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of shares used to settle grantee's tax withholding obligation for award under share-based payment arrangement. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans - Monte Carlo Assumptions (Details) - $ / shares |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |||
Expected life | 2 years 9 months 21 days | 2 years 9 months 21 days | 2 years 1 month 20 days |
Expected stock price volatility | 27.70% | 21.60% | 21.40% |
Risk-free interest rate | 2.50% | 2.00% | 1.30% |
Stock price (usd per share) | $ 34.92 | $ 39.02 | $ 40.21 |
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Price of a single share of a number of saleable stocks of a company. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Expected term of award under share-based payment arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Share-Based Compensation Plans - Stock Option Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ 1,100,000 | $ 3,400,000 | |
Stock options | |||
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 | 1,400,000 | 600,000 | $ 2,600,000 |
Fair value of stock options vested | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 200,000 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of cost not yet recognized for nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of vesting of award under share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Weighted average price of options that were either forfeited or expired. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Weighted average fair value of granted purchase rights per share (usd per share) | $ 1.77 | $ 1.70 | $ 2.11 |
Common stock issued (in shares) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Fair value of common stock issued per share (usd per share) | $ 33.60 | $ 32.34 | $ 40.07 |
Aggregate purchases | $ 4.1 | $ 4.7 | $ 4.7 |
X | ||||||||||
- 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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition This element represents the weighted average fair value of each purchase right under the employee stock purchase plan. No definition available.
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Number of shares issued during the period as a result of an employee stock purchase plan. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Aggregate change in value for stock issued during the period as a result of employee stock purchase plan. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Income Taxes - Components of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
United States | $ 137.1 | $ 94.8 | $ 76.1 |
Foreign | 23.1 | (7.1) | 10.8 |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 160.2 | 87.7 | 86.9 |
Current: | |||
Federal | (6.4) | (4.3) | (5.9) |
State | (10.7) | (7.3) | (6.0) |
Foreign | (5.9) | (3.9) | (3.0) |
Deferred: | |||
Federal | (8.5) | 21.8 | 5.0 |
State | (1.6) | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Foreign | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
Income tax (provision) benefit | $ (32.7) | $ 8.2 | $ (8.8) |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of current federal tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of current foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of current state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of deferred federal income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of deferred state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
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/disclosureRef
|
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of U.S. Statutory Tax Rate to Effective Income Tax Rate (Details) |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
U.S. statutory rate | 21.00% | 23.30% | 35.00% |
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 5.90% | 6.90% | 5.50% |
Federal and state tax credits | (3.90%) | (7.80%) | (7.50%) |
Impact of foreign operations | (1.00%) | 1.30% | (2.70%) |
Changes in uncertain tax positions | (0.80%) | (6.70%) | (19.70%) |
Incremental tax benefit from share-based compensation awards | (0.70%) | (3.90%) | (4.20%) |
Tax credits for energy efficient government buildings | 0.00% | (3.20%) | (2.20%) |
Impact from goodwill impairment | 0.00% | 4.40% | 0.00% |
Transition tax on foreign earnings | (1.10%) | 5.10% | 0.00% |
Remeasurement of U.S. deferred taxes | (0.30%) | (31.50%) | 0.00% |
Nondeductible expenses | 2.10% | 2.40% | 5.70% |
Other, net | (0.80%) | 0.30% | 0.10% |
Effective tax rate | 20.40% | (9.40%) | 10.10% |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Energy Efficient Government Buildings, Percent No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts And Jobs Act, Deferred Tax Remeasurement, Percent No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts And Jobs Act, Transition Tax On Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Percent No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable to pretax income (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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 impairment loss. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying domestic federal statutory income tax rate to pretax income (loss) from continuing operation, attributable to nondeductible expense for share-based payment arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Deduction Energy Efficient Government Buildings, Amount No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Income Taxes [Line Items] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Increase (Decrease) in Tax Credits, Work Opportunity Tax Credit No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tax Benefits, Lapse of Statute of Limitations No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Federal True-Ups No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Research and Development Credits No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from State True-Ups No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest and Penalties Benefit No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of decrease reasonably possible in the next twelve months for the unrecognized tax benefit. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Percentage of domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable to pretax income (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The number of states the entity operates in as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of income tax expense (benefit) for remeasurement of deferred tax from change in tax rate pursuant to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of reasonable estimate for income tax expense (benefit) for which accounting for tax effect for remeasurement of deferred tax from change in tax rate is incomplete pursuant to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of income tax expense (benefit) for measurement period adjustment from accounting for tax effect pursuant to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
---|---|---|
Deferred tax assets attributable to: | ||
Self-insurance claims (net of recoverables) | $ 83.6 | $ 83.5 |
Deferred and other compensation | 25.6 | 22.7 |
Accounts receivable allowances | 5.6 | 6.5 |
Settlement liabilities | 3.1 | 3.3 |
Other accruals | 1.8 | (0.3) |
Other comprehensive income | 0.5 | (5.7) |
State taxes | 0.4 | 0.5 |
State net operating loss carryforwards | 11.2 | 15.9 |
Federal net operating loss carryforwards | 0.0 | 5.4 |
Tax credits | 6.3 | 21.7 |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 3.0 | 2.4 |
Other | 0.0 | 1.7 |
Gross deferred tax assets | 141.2 | 157.6 |
Valuation allowance | (8.4) | (12.0) |
Total deferred tax assets | 132.8 | 145.7 |
Deferred tax liabilities attributable to: | ||
Property, plant and equipment | (4.8) | (4.2) |
Goodwill and other acquired intangibles | (170.6) | (179.2) |
Other | (5.2) | 0.0 |
Total deferred tax liabilities | (180.6) | (183.4) |
Net deferred tax liabilities | $ (47.7) | $ (37.8) |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Deferred Tax Assets, Unrecognized Tax Benefits No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible state and local operating loss carryforwards. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, before allocation of valuation allowance, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences, classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from unrealized losses in other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from state taxes. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from compensation and benefits costs. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, after deferred tax asset, of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable differences without jurisdictional netting. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from intangible assets including goodwill. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Income Taxes - Changes to Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Rollforward [Roll Forward] | |||
Valuation allowance at beginning of year | $ 12.0 | $ 7.7 | $ 5.4 |
GCA acquisition | 0.0 | 2.4 | 4.1 |
Other, net | (3.6) | 1.8 | (1.8) |
Valuation allowance at end of year | $ 8.4 | $ 12.0 | $ 7.7 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Rollforward [Roll Forward] No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Operation Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance, Business Acquisition No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Operation Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance, Other No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The portion of the valuation allowance pertaining to the deferred tax asset representing potential future taxable deductions from net operating loss carryforwards for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning balance | $ 35.8 | $ 53.4 | $ 57.2 |
Additions for tax positions related to the current year | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Additions for tax positions related to prior years | 3.6 | 0.0 | 16.4 |
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years | 0.0 | (9.0) | (0.1) |
Reductions for lapse of statute of limitations | (3.9) | (8.7) | (19.7) |
Settlements | (0.3) | (0.1) | (0.3) |
Ending Balance | $ 35.3 | $ 35.8 | $ 53.4 |
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of unrecognized tax benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in current period tax return. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Energy Efficient Government Buildings Tax Credits, Amount No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of income (loss) for proportionate share of equity method investee's income (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Segment and Geographic Information - Revenues by Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Jul. 31, 2019 |
Apr. 30, 2019 |
Jan. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Jul. 31, 2018 |
Apr. 30, 2018 |
Jan. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Revenues | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 1,648.0 | $ 1,647.9 | $ 1,594.7 | $ 1,607.9 | $ 1,648.8 | $ 1,624.3 | $ 1,580.8 | $ 1,588.3 | $ 6,498.6 | $ 6,442.2 | $ 5,453.6 |
United States | |||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||
Revenues | 6,025.2 | 5,997.4 | 5,126.8 | ||||||||
All other countries | |||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 473.3 | $ 444.8 | $ 326.8 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Jul. 31, 2019 |
Apr. 30, 2019 |
Jan. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Jul. 31, 2018 |
Apr. 30, 2018 |
Jan. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 1,648.0 | $ 1,647.9 | $ 1,594.7 | $ 1,607.9 | $ 1,648.8 | $ 1,624.3 | $ 1,580.8 | $ 1,588.3 | $ 6,498.6 | $ 6,442.2 | $ 5,453.6 |
Gross profit | 194.7 | 193.9 | 180.5 | 162.0 | 183.1 | 177.6 | 175.0 | 159.0 | |||
Income from continuing operations | 48.1 | 36.5 | 29.9 | 13.0 | 8.9 | 33.7 | 25.4 | 28.0 | 127.5 | 95.9 | 78.1 |
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | (0.1) | 0.2 | (0.2) | (0.1) | 0.8 | (0.1) | 1.2 | (0.1) | (0.1) | 1.8 | (74.3) |
Net income | $ 47.9 | $ 36.8 | $ 29.7 | $ 13.0 | $ 9.7 | $ 33.6 | $ 26.6 | $ 27.8 | $ 127.4 | $ 97.8 | $ 3.8 |
Net income per common share — Basic | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations (usd per share) | $ 0.72 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.42 | $ 1.92 | $ 1.45 | $ 1.35 |
Income from discontinued operations (usd per share) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.02 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | (1.29) |
Net income (usd per share) | 0.72 | 0.55 | 0.45 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.51 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 1.91 | 1.48 | 0.07 |
Net income per common share — Diluted | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations (usd per share) | 0.71 | 0.55 | 0.45 | 0.20 | 0.13 | 0.51 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 1.91 | 1.45 | 1.34 |
Income from discontinued operations (usd per share) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.02 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | (1.27) |
Net income (usd per share) | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.42 | $ 1.90 | $ 1.47 | $ 0.07 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/exampleRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- 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/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Footnote Disclosure (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Jan. 31, 2018 |
|
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Tax benefit, reduction resulting from enactment of the tax act | $ 22.6 | |
One-time net tax act benefit related to Tax Act (usd per share) | $ 0.34 | |
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment | $ 26.5 | |
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment (usd per share) | $ 0.40 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Asset Impairment Charge, Per Share, Diluted No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tax Act Benefit, Per Share, Diluted No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Tax Cuts And Jobs Act, Income Tax Expense (Benefit) No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- References No definition available.
|
Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - Accounts receivable allowances - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2019 |
Oct. 31, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
|
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance Beginning of Year | $ 19.2 | $ 25.5 | $ 18.1 |
Charges to Costs and Expenses | 87.7 | 57.4 | 47.4 |
Write-offs/Allowance Taken | (84.6) | (63.6) | (40.0) |
Balance End of Year | $ 22.4 | $ 19.2 | $ 25.5 |
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.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of increase in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves from charge to cost and expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of decrease in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|
Label | Element | Value |
---|---|---|
Retained Earnings [Member] | ||
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption | us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption | $ 6,500,000 |
X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount after tax of increase (decrease) to equity or (increase) decrease to net assets, resulting from the cumulative effect adjustment of a new accounting principle applied in the period of adoption. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Details
|