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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2017
Jul. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 215,967 $ 195,976
Depreciation and amortization 65,366 52,824
Non-cash stock compensation 14,892 13,765
Deferred income taxes (1,162) (3,050)
Other non-cash expense 3,181 2,113
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment (145) 385
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options (5,600) (2,795)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (76,308) (64,484)
Net cash provided by operating activities 216,191 194,734
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Additions to property, plant and equipment (49,324) (45,452)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 3,906 1,044
Equity investments (4,470)  
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (805,943)  
Net cash used in investing activities (855,831) (44,408)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 6,017 12,984
Repayment of short-term borrowings (7,184) (6,903)
Proceeds from long-term debt 838,318 27,622
Repayment of long-term debt (123,753) (106,890)
Repayment of capital lease obligations (4,308) (4,250)
Issuance of common shares 13,209 7,866
Purchase of treasury shares (3,114) (33,421)
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options 5,600 2,795
Dividends paid (46,549) (41,008)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 678,236 (141,205)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 4,870 905
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 43,466 10,026
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Beginning of year 67,239 50,268
End of period $ 110,705 $ 60,294