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Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Significant Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition Actual Revenue And Pre Tax Income Loss [Line Items] |
Deferred cash payment | $ 14.3

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- Definition Cash outflow representing an adjustment to the purchase price of a previous acquisition. + References No definition available. + Details
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