Operating segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 30, 2026 |
Apr. 30, 2025 |
Apr. 30, 2026 |
Apr. 30, 2025 |
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| Sales | $ 740,847 | $ 682,938 | $ 1,410,308 | $ 1,298,358 |
| Adjusted cost of sales | (335,635) | (305,538) | (638,974) | (576,913) |
| Adjusted selling and administrative expenses | (169,454) | (163,752) | (337,841) | (323,850) |
| Depreciation | 15,340 | 15,954 | 30,722 | 31,886 |
| EBITDA | 251,098 | 229,602 | 464,215 | 429,481 |
| Inventory step-up amortization | (1,135) | 0 | (1,135) | (3,135) |
| Acquisition related costs | (534) | (513) | (534) | (1,543) |
| Severance and other | 0 | (10,313) | 0 | (16,274) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (36,315) | (37,578) | (72,900) | (74,608) |
| Corporate expenses | (15,911) | (12,448) | (26,038) | (24,224) |
| Interest expense | (21,942) | (26,572) | (45,073) | (53,131) |
| Interest and investment income | 362 | 553 | 752 | 1,494 |
| Other - net | (10,400) | (3,961) | 10,437 | (2,435) |
| Income before taxes | 141,174 | 138,770 | 305,675 | 255,625 |
| Pension settlement charge | (24,049) | 0 | (24,049) | 0 |
| Operating Segments | Industrial Precision Solutions | ||||
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| Sales | 350,466 | 318,847 | 677,327 | 619,295 |
| Adjusted cost of sales | (142,315) | (127,720) | (277,070) | (240,867) |
| Adjusted selling and administrative expenses | (90,580) | (83,174) | (178,330) | (163,343) |
| Depreciation | 6,007 | 5,595 | 11,962 | 11,239 |
| EBITDA | 123,578 | 113,548 | 233,889 | 226,324 |
| Operating Segments | Medical and Fluid Solutions | ||||
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| Sales | 212,850 | 202,809 | 406,033 | 396,418 |
| Adjusted cost of sales | (108,167) | (101,362) | (204,722) | (204,731) |
| Adjusted selling and administrative expenses | (33,323) | (33,581) | (67,585) | (68,193) |
| Depreciation | 7,833 | 8,672 | 15,673 | 17,376 |
| EBITDA | 79,193 | 76,538 | 149,399 | 140,870 |
| Operating Segments | Advanced Technology Solutions | ||||
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| Sales | 177,531 | 161,282 | 326,948 | 282,645 |
| Adjusted cost of sales | (85,153) | (76,456) | (157,182) | (131,315) |
| Adjusted selling and administrative expenses | (45,551) | (46,997) | (91,926) | (92,314) |
| Depreciation | 1,500 | 1,687 | 3,087 | 3,271 |
| EBITDA | $ 48,327 | $ 39,516 | $ 80,927 | $ 62,287 |
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