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EQUITY EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES, NET OF TAX | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2020
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
EQUITY EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES, NET OF TAX | EQUITY EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES, NET OF TAX Centurion Container LLC The Company acquired a minority interest in Centurion Container LLC ("Centurion"), a U.S.-based company involved in IBC rebottling, reconditioning and distribution, on March 31, 2020 for $3.6 million. The investment in Centurion is accounted for under the equity method because the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence through its board participation. At any time prior to October 31, 2022, the Company has the option to acquire an 80% ownership interest in Centurion at a formulaic price, as set forth in the operating agreement. Provided such interest is acquired, the Company then has the option to acquire 100% ownership of Centurion beginning on March 31, 2025 at a formulaic price set forth in the operating agreement.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 323 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/topic&trid=2196965 + Details
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