Acquisitions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2011

Summary of Preliminary Purchase Price and Related Allocations

The preliminary purchase price and related allocations are summarized as follows:

		September 30,
(in thousands)
Purchase price:
Total cash consideration	$	298,720
Allocated to:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,467
Trade accounts receivable		86,669
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		7,494
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		14,450
Property, plant and equipment		9,462
Other identifiable intangible assets		87,000
Other assets		24,649
Accounts payable		(38,042	)
Insurance claims		(4,842	)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		(24,142	)
Non-current liabilities		(25,013	)
Goodwill		152,568
Net assets acquired	$	298,720