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Debt
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12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2012
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| Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Debt | 12. 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 entered into a $300 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility on June 4, 2012, which replaced the Company's previous senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The credit facility has a three-year term, expiring on June 4, 2015. Under the facility, the Company may borrow up to $300 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 credit facility is unsecured, 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, 2012, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under its unsecured revolving credit facility. As of October 31, 2011, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under its previous unsecured revolving credit facility. |