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Dividends
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]  
Dividends

14.     Dividends

 

On October 4, 2017, the Company declared a $0.95 per share cash dividend to shareholders of record on November 17, 2017.  On December 8, 2017, the Company paid this cash dividend which totaled $16.7 million. On December 8, 2016, the Company paid a $0.90 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $15.7 million to shareholders of record on November 17, 2016.