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Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Acquisitions
Effective December 1, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Mechanical Solutions, Inc. (“MSI”) and OFJ Connections Ltd (“OFJ”) for purchase prices of $12.0 million and $6.3 million, respectively. MSI is a provider of specialized HVAC, chiller, and plumbing services. OFJ is a provider of transportation services in the United Kingdom. The purchase price of MSI includes up to $1.0 million of contingent consideration that is subject to the retention of certain customer contracts, as defined. The accounting for these acquisitions was incomplete at the time the Financial Statements were issued.
Future Segment Reporting Under Our 2020 Vision
The changes described above relating to our 2020 Vision and our strategic transformation will result in changes to our reportable segments in 2017. These new segments, described below, align with our new organizational structure.
Reportable Segment
Description
Business & Industry (“B&I”)
B&I represents our largest reportable segment. It encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services to commercial real estate industries, including sports and entertainment venues as well as industrial and manufacturing sites.
Aviation
Aviation includes Air Serv (our Other segment) and our services supporting airlines and airports. A wide array of services that support the needs of our clients are included in this segment, ranging from parking and janitorial to passenger assistance, air cabin maintenance, and transportation.
Emerging Industries Group
Our Emerging Industries Group encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services for Education, High Tech, and Healthcare industries.
Technical Solutions
Technical Solutions provides specialized mechanical and electrical services. These services can also be leveraged for cross-selling within B&I, Aviation, and Emerging Industry Groups, both domestically and internationally (through our U.K.-based acquisition of Westway).
Government Services
Our held-for-sale Government Services business provides specialty solutions in support of U.S. government entities, such as: construction management; energy efficiency upgrades; healthcare support; leadership development; military base operations; and other mission support services.