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Pension and other postretirement plans (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost
The components of net periodic pension costs for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025 were:
 U.S.International
Three Months Ended2026202520262025
Service cost$1,985 $2,531 $133 $239 
Interest cost4,177 4,691 607 639 
Expected return on plan assets(6,020)(6,609)(551)(651)
Amortization of prior service credit— — (2)(2)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss814 474 (87)(68)
Settlement loss24,049 — — — 
Total benefit cost$25,005 $1,087 $100 $157 
 U.S.International
Six Months Ended2026202520262025
Service cost$4,046 $5,062 $265 $471 
Interest cost8,757 9,383 1,211 1,262 
Expected return on plan assets(12,664)(13,219)(1,098)(1,289)
Amortization of prior service credit— — (4)(4)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss1,865 947 (172)(136)
Settlement loss24,049 — — — 
Total benefit cost$26,053 $2,173 $202 $304 
The components of other postretirement benefit costs, for plans in the United States, for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025:
Three Months Ended20262025
Service cost$35 $58 
Interest cost522 643 
Amortization of net actuarial gain(413)(124)
Total benefit cost$144 $577 
Six Months Ended20262025
Service cost$70 $117 
Interest cost1,045 1,294 
Amortization of net actuarial gain(827)(250)
Total benefit cost$288 $1,161