Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2020

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL"), net of tax, within the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity

The components of AOCL, net of tax, within the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity were as follows (in thousands):

As of October 31	2020		2019		2018
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	24,508	$	31,025	$	29,711
Pension and post-retirement benefits	5,106		4,861		561
Cash flow derivative instruments	4,648		(3,837)		(6,335)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	34,262	$	32,049	$	23,937

Schedule of components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss

The components and activity of AOCL, net of tax, were as follows (in thousands):

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments		Pension Benefits		Cash Flow Derivative Instruments		Total
Balance as of October 31, 2019	$	31,025	$	4,861	$	(3,837)	$	32,049
Other comprehensive (income) loss before reclassifications	(6,517)		245		14,159		7,887
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	—		—		(5,674)		(5,674)
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	(6,517)		245		8,485		2,213
Balance as of October 31, 2020	$	24,508	$	5,106	$	4,648	$	34,262

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments		Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits		Cash Flow Derivative Instruments		Total
Balance as of October 31, 2018	$	29,711	$	561	$	(6,335)	$	23,937
Other comprehensive (income) loss before reclassifications	1,314		4,300		(4,048)		1,566
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	—		—		6,546		6,546
Net current period other comprehensive loss	1,314		4,300		2,498		8,112
Balance as of October 31, 2019	$	31,025	$	4,861	$	(3,837)	$	32,049