Debt
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Debt Disclosure Abstract  
Debt

11. Debt

 

Senior Notes

 

The Company has issued $500 million in aggregate principal of 6.5 percent unsecured senior notes due October 2, 2017. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 2 and October 2 of each year. There are no covenants associated with the senior notes.

 

Corporate Credit Facility

 

The Company's unsecured revolving credit facility expires on August 13, 2012. Under the facility, the Company may borrow up to $200 million at LIBOR-based rates of interest that vary depending on the level of usage of the facility and credit ratings of the Company. The facility agreement contains financial covenants with respect to leverage and interest coverage, and requires the Company to pay an annual commitment fee on any unused portion. As of October 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under its unsecured revolving credit facility.