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POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
The components of net periodic pension cost include the following:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,		Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2024202320242023
Service cost$1.7 $2.0 $3.4 $4.0 
Interest cost8.7 8.7 17.3 17.4 
Expected return on plan assets(10.7)(9.7)(21.5)(19.4)
Amortization of prior service benefit
(0.1)(0.1)(0.2)(0.2)
Recognized net actuarial gain(0.3)(0.6)(0.5)(1.1)
Net periodic pension (benefit) cost$(0.7)$0.3 $(1.5)$0.7 
The Company expects to make employer contributions of $8.0 million, including benefits paid directly by the Company, during 2024.
The components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic post-retirement benefit, other than the service cost components, are included in the line item “Other expense, net” in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.