Stockholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2021

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders’ Equity

Analysis of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:


(In millions)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Minimum Pension Liability		Derivative Instruments		Total
Balance at October 31, 2019	$	(403.2)	$	(43.9)	$	—	$	(447.1)
Gross change in value	0.9		(16.8)		(17.1)		(33.0)
Tax effect for the period	—		4.0		4.1		8.1
Balance at October 31, 2020	$	(402.3)	$	(56.7)	$	(13.0)	$	(472.0)
Gross change in value	105.3		—		25.9		131.2
Tax effect for the period	(0.2)		—		(6.2)		(6.4)
Balance at April 30, 2021	$	(297.2)	$	(56.7)	$	6.7	$	(347.2)

Share Repurchases

In December 2011, our Board of Directors authorized the 2012 Share Repurchase Program and through subsequent amendments, the most recent in March 2017, the total repurchase authorization was increased from $500.0 million to $1.0 billion of the Company's common stock. This program has no expiration date and may be discontinued at any time. Purchases under the 2012 Share Repurchase Program are subject to a review of the circumstances in place at the time and may be made from time to time as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements.

During the three months ended April 30, 2021, there were no share repurchases under the program. During the six months ended April 30, 2021, the Company repurchased 69.6 thousand shares of its common stock for $24.8 million, at an average purchase price of $356.61 per share.

At April 30, 2021, $334.8 million remained authorized for repurchase under the program.

During the six months ended April 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 160.8 thousand shares of its common stock for $47.8 million, at an average purchase price of $296.88 per share, all repurchased in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.

Dividends

The Company paid a semiannual dividend of approximately $1.5 million or 3 cents per share, on February 9, 2021, to stockholders of record on January 22, 2021. The Company paid a semiannual dividend of approximately $1.5 million or 3 cents per share, on February 10, 2020, to stockholders of record on January 23, 2020.