GREIF INC, 10-Q filed on 3/1/2019
Quarterly Report
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Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Feb. 25, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Trading Symbol GEF  
Entity Registrant Name GREIF INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000043920  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Class A Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   26,232,799
Class B Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   22,007,725
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Net sales $ 897.0 $ 905.7
Cost of products sold 724.2 734.0
Gross profit 172.8 171.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses 98.1 103.6
Restructuring charges 3.7 4.1
Acquisition-related costs 2.6 0.2
Non-cash asset impairment charges 2.1 2.9
Gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net (0.9) (4.6)
Operating profit 67.2 65.5
Interest expense, net 11.7 13.3
Other (income) expense, net (0.2) 7.7
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net 55.7 44.5
Income tax expense 20.0 (15.6)
Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax (0.1) 0.0
Net income 35.8 60.1
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (6.1) (3.6)
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 29.7 $ 56.5
Class A Common Stock    
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:    
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (usd per share) $ 0.51 $ 0.96
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:    
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (usd per share) $ 0.51 $ 0.96
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:    
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, basic (shares) 25,991,433 25,845,758
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, diluted (shares) 25,991,433 25,845,758
Cash dividends declared per common share:    
Cash dividends declared per common share (usd per share) $ 0.44 $ 0.42
Class B Common Stock    
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:    
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (usd per share) 0.75 1.44
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:    
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (usd per share) $ 0.75 $ 1.44
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:    
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, basic (shares) 22,000,000 22,000,000
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, diluted (shares) 22,000,000 22,000,000
Cash dividends declared per common share:    
Cash dividends declared per common share (usd per share) $ 0.65 $ 0.62
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net income $ 35.8 $ 60.1
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:    
Foreign currency translation 5.2 38.4
Derivative financial instruments (5.7) 3.9
Minimum pension liabilities (0.8) (0.9)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (1.3) 41.4
Comprehensive income 34.5 101.5
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 7.1 4.0
Comprehensive income attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 27.4 $ 97.5
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 84.5 $ 94.2
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $5.7 in 2019 and $4.2 in 2018 561.4 456.7
Inventories:    
Raw materials 235.7 203.9
Work-in-process 8.9 10.0
Finished goods 82.0 75.6
Assets held for sale 4.5 4.4
Prepaid expenses 51.3 39.8
Other current assets 81.8 92.1
Total current assets 1,110.1 976.7
Long-term assets    
Goodwill 778.2 776.0
Other intangible assets, net of amortization 77.4 80.6
Deferred tax assets 8.0 7.9
Assets held by special purpose entities 50.9 50.9
Pension asset 11.4 10.4
Other long-term assets 81.1 100.4
Total long term assets, excluding properties, plants and equipment 1,007.0 1,026.2
Properties, plants and equipment    
Timber properties, net of depletion 273.5 274.2
Land 96.7 96.4
Buildings 435.6 431.4
Machinery and equipment 1,577.6 1,554.9
Capital projects in progress 111.1 117.2
Properties, plants and equipment, gross 2,494.5 2,474.1
Accumulated depreciation (1,311.4) (1,282.2)
Properties, plants and equipment, net 1,183.1 1,191.9
Total assets 3,300.2 3,194.8
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable 377.0 403.8
Accrued payroll and employee benefits 78.3 114.4
Restructuring reserves 3.5 4.4
Current portion of long-term debt 18.8 18.8
Short-term borrowings 6.4 7.3
Liabilities held for sale 1.3 0.0
Other current liabilities 121.1 121.5
Total current liabilities 606.4 670.2
Long-term liabilities    
Long-term debt 1,060.5 884.1
Deferred tax liabilities 161.7 179.8
Pension liabilities 81.0 78.0
Postretirement benefit obligations 10.3 10.7
Liabilities held by special purpose entities 43.3 43.3
Contingent liabilities and environmental reserves 6.3 6.8
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests 8.4 8.6
Long-term income tax payable 48.2 46.1
Other long-term liabilities 78.7 77.5
Total long-term liabilities 1,498.4 1,334.9
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 16) 23.9 35.5
Equity    
Common stock, without par value 161.5 150.5
Treasury stock, at cost (134.8) (135.4)
Retained earnings 1,471.9 1,469.8
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:    
Foreign currency translation (288.6) (292.8)
Derivative financial instruments 7.7 13.4
Minimum pension liabilities (98.5) (97.7)
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders' equity 1,119.2 1,107.8
Noncontrolling interests 52.3 46.4
Total shareholders' equity 1,171.5 1,154.2
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 3,300.2 $ 3,194.8
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Allowance of trade accounts receivable $ 5.7 $ 4.2
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 35.8 $ 60.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 31.3 31.7
Non-cash asset impairment charges 2.1 2.9
Gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net (0.9) (4.6)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss 0.5 2.5
Deferred income tax benefit (4.3) (65.5)
Transition tax expense 2.3 35.9
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in certain assets and liabilities:    
Trade accounts receivable 12.6 8.4
Inventories (35.2) (48.0)
Deferred purchase price on sold receivables (6.9) (22.9)
Accounts payable (22.9) (25.7)
Restructuring reserves (0.9) (0.6)
Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities (0.7) (1.7)
Other, net (22.4) (26.2)
Net cash used in operating activities (9.6) (53.7)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of properties, plants and equipment (26.0) (28.0)
Purchases of and investments in timber properties (0.9) (2.6)
Proceeds from the sale of properties, plants, equipment and other assets 1.5 6.0
Proceeds from the sale of businesses 0.8 1.4
Proceeds from insurance recoveries 0.2 0.0
Net cash used in investing activities (24.4) (23.2)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 349.6 296.5
Payments on long-term debt (267.6) (238.1)
Proceeds on short-term borrowings, net 0.9 0.0
Payments on short-term borrowings, net 0.0 (6.2)
Proceeds from trade accounts receivable credit facility 11.5 0.0
Payments on trade accounts receivable credit facility (33.4) (2.8)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders (25.7) (24.5)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests (0.4) (0.4)
Purchases of redeemable noncontrolling interest (11.9) 0.0
Net cash provided by financing activities 23.0 24.5
Reclassification of cash to assets held for sale (0.4) 0.0
Effects of exchange rates on cash 1.7 4.4
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (9.7) (48.0)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 94.2 142.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 84.5 $ 94.3
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) instructions to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.
The fiscal year of Greif, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) begins on November 1 and ends on October 31 of the following year. Any references to the year 2019 or 2018, or to any quarter of those years, relates to the fiscal year or quarter, as the case may be, ended in that year, unless otherwise stated.
The information filed herein reflects all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, the interim condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 of the Company. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Greif, Inc., all wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiaries and investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which it has controlling influence or is the primary beneficiary. Non-majority owned entities include investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which the Company does not have controlling influence and are accounted for using either the equity or cost method, as appropriate.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 (the “2018 Form 10-K”).
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition." This new revenue standard introduces a five-step revenue recognition model in which an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The new revenue standard also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The Company adopted the ASU all of the related amendments using the modified retrospective method on November 1, 2018. The adoption of the ASU and related amendments did not impact the Company’s financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures other than as discussed above and disclosed within Note 2 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Additionally, no cumulative effect adjustment was recorded to opening retained earnings as of November 1, 2018. Based on current operations, the Company does not expect a material impact on an ongoing basis as a result of the adoption of the new standard. See Note 2 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures related to revenue from contracts with customers.
In August of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)," which amends the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. This update clarifies guidance on eight specific cash flow items. The ASU requires the beneficial interests obtained through securitization of financial assets be disclosed as a non-cash activity and cash receipts from beneficial interests be classified as cash inflows from investing activities. Under previous guidance, the Company classified cash receipts from beneficial interests in securitized receivables and cash payments resulting from debt prepayment or extinguishment as cash flows from operating activities. The amendments in this update are required to be applied using a retrospective approach, excluding amendments for which retrospective application is impractical. On November 1, 2018, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-15 on a retrospective basis with the exception of the Company's beneficial interests obtained through securitization of financial assets, for which the Company adopted this update on a prospective basis due to the impracticality of the retrospective basis. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures for the periods presented.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, "Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (Topic 740)," which improves the accounting for income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. This update requires transferring entities to recognize a current tax expense or benefit at the time of transfer and receiving entities to recognize a corresponding deferred tax asset or liability. The Company adopted this standard on November 1, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this update resulted in a reclassification of approximately $15.1 million from "Prepaid Tax Assets" to "Retained Earnings", offset by the establishment of a deferred tax asset of $13.0 million for a net impact on retained earnings of $2.1 million as of November 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures other than the impact discussed above.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Clarifying the Definition of a Business," which narrows the existing definition of a business and provides a framework for evaluating whether a transaction should be accounted for as an acquisition (or disposal) of assets or a business. The ASU requires an entity to evaluate if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets; if so, the set of transferred assets and activities (collectively, the set) is not a business. To be considered a business, the set would need to include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The standard also narrows the definition of outputs. The definition of a business affects areas of accounting such as acquisitions, disposals and goodwill. Under the new guidance, fewer acquired sets are expected to be considered businesses. The Company adopted this standard effective November 1, 2018 on a prospective basis. The Company will apply this guidance to the Company's acquisition of Caraustar Industries, Inc. ("Caraustar") and other applicable transactions after the adoption date. See Note 17 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures related to the acquisition of Caraustar. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures other than the impact discussed above.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," which amends the lease accounting and disclosure requirements in ASC 840, "Leases". The objective of this update is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about lease arrangements. This ASU will require the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements (ASU 2018-11)," which permits companies to initially apply the new leases standard at the adoption date and not restate periods prior to adoption. The Company plans to adopt ASU 2018-11 on November 1, 2019 and as a result, will not adjust its comparative period financial information or make the new required lease disclosures for periods before the effective date. The Company is currently in the process of collecting and evaluating all of its leases, which primarily consist of equipment and real estate leases, as well as implementing a technology tool to assist with the accounting and reporting requirements of the new standard. The Company also plans to update its processes and controls around leases. The Company will adopt the standard effective November 1, 2019 and expects to elect certain available transitional practical expedients. The Company is in the process of determining the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and disclosures, but does expect to recognize a significant liability and corresponding asset associated with in-scope operating leases.
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REVENUE
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE
REVENUE
The Company generates substantially all of its revenue by providing its customers with industrial packaging products serving a variety of end markets. The Company may enter into fixed term sale agreements, including multi-year master supply agreements which outline the terms under which the Company does business. The Company also sells to certain customers solely based on purchase orders. As master supply agreements do not typically include fixed volumes, customers generally purchase products pursuant to purchase orders or other communications that are short-term in nature. The Company has concluded for the vast majority of its revenues, that its contracts with customers are either a purchase order or the combination of a purchase order with a master supply agreement.
A performance obligation is considered an individual unit sold. Contracts or purchase orders with customers could include a single type of product or it could include multiple types or specifications of products. Regardless, the contracted price with the customer is agreed at the individual product level outlined in the customer contracts or purchase orders. The Company does not bundle prices. Negotiations with customers are based on a variety of factors including the level of anticipated contractual volume, geographic location, complexity of the product, key input costs and a variety of other factors. The Company has concluded that prices negotiated with each individual customer are representative of the stand-alone selling price of the product.
The Company typically satisfies the obligation to provide packaging to customers at a point in time when control is transferred to customers. The point in time when control of goods is transferred is largely dependent on delivery terms. Revenue is recorded at the time of shipment for delivery terms designated shipping point. For sales transactions designated destination, revenue is recorded when the product is delivered to the customer’s delivery site. Purchases by the Company’s customers are generally manufactured and shipped with minimal lead time; therefore, performance obligations are generally settled shortly after manufacturing and shipment.
The Company manufactures certain products that have no alternative use to the Company once they are printed or manufactured to customer specifications; however, the Company does not have an enforceable right to payment that includes a reasonable profit for custom products at all times in the manufacturing process, and therefore revenue is recognized at the point in time at which control transfers. As revenue recognition is dependent upon individual contractual terms, the Company will continue its evaluation of any new or amended contracts entered into, including contracts that the Company might assume as a result of acquisition activity.
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Standalone selling prices for each performance obligation are generally stated in the contract. When the Company offers variable consideration in the form of volume rebates to customers, it estimates the amount of revenue to which it is expected to be entitled to based on contract terms and historical experience of actual results, and includes the estimate in the transaction price, limited to the amount which is probable will not result in reversal of cumulative revenue recognized when the variable consideration is resolved. The Company provides prompt pay discounts to certain customers if invoices are paid within a predetermined period. Prompt payment discounts are treated as a reduction of revenue and are determinable within a short period of the sale.
Contract Balances
Contract liabilities relate primarily to prepayments received from the Company’s customers before revenue is recognized and volume rebates to customers. These amounts are included in other current liabilities in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not have any material contract assets.
Practical Expedients
The Company’s contracts generally include standard commercial payment terms generally acceptable in each region. Customer payment terms are typically less than one year and as such, the Company has applied the practical expedient to exclude consideration of significant financing components from the determination of transaction price.
Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from net sales.
Costs to obtain a contract are generally immaterial, but the Company has elected the practical expedient to expense these costs as incurred if the amortization period of the capitalized cost would be one year or less.
We have applied the practical expedient to exclude disclosure of remaining performance obligations as our contracts typically have a term of one year or less.
Freight charged to customers is included in net sales in the income statement. For shipping and handling activities performed after a customer obtains control of the goods, the company has elected to account for these costs as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the goods; therefore, these activities are not assessed as separate performance obligations.
Disaggregation of Revenues
Our contracts with customers are broadly similar in nature throughout our reportable segments, but the amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows may vary in each reportable segment due to geographic factors. See Note 15 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures of revenue disaggregated by geography for each reportable segment.
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SALE OF NON-UNITED STATES ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]  
SALE OF NON-UNITED STATES ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
SALE OF NON-UNITED STATES ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
During the first quarter of 2019, as part of a larger capital structure alignment in preparation for the Company's acquisition of Caraustar, a parent-level guarantee was added to the European RPA and the Singapore RPA (as such terms are defined below). A parent-level guarantee nullifies legal isolation and true-sale accounting treatment because a parent-level guarantee is a form of continuing involvement. As a result, the $92.1 million amount of receivables outstanding under the European RPA and the Singapore RPA as of January 31, 2019 is reported as long-term debt in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheet because the Company intends to refinance these obligations on a long-term basis and has the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the respective agreement or entering into new financing arrangements.
In 2012, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. (the “Main SPV”) and Greif Coordination Center BVBA, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc. (“Seller”), entered into the Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “European RPA”) with affiliates of a major international bank (the “Purchasing Bank Affiliates”). On April 18, 2017, the Main SPV and Seller amended and extended the term of the existing European RPA. Under the European RPA, as amended, the maximum amount of receivables that may be sold and outstanding under the European RPA at any time is €100.0 million ($114.3 million as of January 31, 2019). Under the terms of the European RPA, the Company has the ability to loan excess cash to the Purchasing Bank Affiliates in the form of a subordinated loan receivable.
Under the terms of the European RPA, the Company has agreed to sell trade receivables meeting certain eligibility requirements that the Seller had purchased from other indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company under a factoring agreement. Prior to November 1, 2018, the structure of the transactions provided for a legal true sale, on a revolving basis, of the receivables transferred from the Company's various subsidiaries to the respective Purchasing Bank Affiliates. The purchaser funds an initial purchase price of a certain percentage of eligible receivables based on a formula, with the initial purchase price approximating 75 percent to 90 percent of eligible receivables. The remaining deferred purchase price is settled upon collection of the receivables.
In October 2007, Greif Singapore Pte. Ltd., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc., entered into the Singapore Receivable Purchase Agreement (the “Singapore RPA”) with a major international bank. The maximum amount of aggregate receivables that may be financed under the Singapore RPA is 15.0 million Singapore Dollars ($11.1 million as of January 31, 2019).
Under the terms of the Singapore RPA, the Company has agreed to sell trade receivables in exchange for an initial purchase price of approximately 90 percent of the eligible receivables. The remaining deferred purchase price is settled upon collection of the receivables.
Prior to November 1, 2018, the Company removed from accounts receivable the amount of proceeds received from the initial purchase price since they met the applicable criteria of ASC 860, “Transfers and Servicing,” and the Company continued to recognize the deferred purchase price in other current assets or other current liabilities on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated balance sheets, as appropriate. The receivables were sold on a non-recourse basis with the total funds in the servicing collection accounts pledged to the banks between settlement dates. The cash initially received, along with the deferred purchase price, related to the sale or ultimate collection of the underlying receivables and was not subject to significant other risks given their short term nature. Therefore, the Company reflected all cash flows under the accounts receivable sales programs as operating cash flows on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
The Company performs collections and administrative functions on the receivables, related to the both the European RPA and Singapore RPA, similar to the procedures it uses for collecting all of its receivables. The servicing liability for these receivables is not material to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE AND DISPOSALS OF PROPERTIES, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT, NET
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE AND DISPOSALS OF PROPERTIES, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT, NET
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE AND DISPOSALS OF PROPERTIES, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT, NET
As of January 31, 2019, there were two asset groups within the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment classified as assets and liabilities held for sale and one asset group within the Paper Packaging & Services segment classified as assets held for sale. The assets and liabilities held for sale are being marketed for sale, and it is the Company’s intention to complete the sales within twelve months following their initial classification as held for sale.
As of October 31, 2018, there were two asset groups in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment classified as assets held for sale and one asset group within the Paper Packaging & Services segment classified as assets held for sale.
For the three months ended January 31, 2019, the Company recorded a gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net of $0.9 million. This included disposals of assets in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment that resulted in gains of $0.3 million, disposals of assets in the Paper Packaging & Services segment that resulted in gains of $0.1 million, and special use property sales that resulted in gains of $0.5 million in the Land Management segment.
For the three months ended January 31, 2018, the Company recorded a gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net of $4.6 million. This included disposals of assets in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment that resulted in gains of $3.4 million and special use property sales that resulted in gains of $1.2 million in the Land Management segment.
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the three month period ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Rigid
Industrial
Packaging
& Services
 
Paper
Packaging
& Services
 
Total
Balance at October 31, 2018
$
716.5

 
$
59.5

 
$
776.0

Currency translation
2.2

 

 
2.2

Balance at January 31, 2019
$
718.7

 
$
59.5

 
$
778.2


The following table summarizes the carrying amount of net other intangible assets by class as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018:
(in millions)
Gross
Intangible
Assets
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Intangible
Assets
January 31, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
Indefinite lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks and patents
$
13.3

 
$

 
$
13.3

Definite lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
$
162.9

 
$
109.3

 
$
53.6

Trademarks and patents
11.0

 
5.3

 
5.7

Other
21.4

 
16.6

 
4.8

Total
$
208.6

 
$
131.2

 
$
77.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
Indefinite lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks and patents
$
13.3

 
$

 
$
13.3

Definite lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
$
162.2

 
$
105.8

 
$
56.4

Trademarks and patents
10.9

 
5.1

 
5.8

Other
21.2

 
16.1

 
5.1

Total
$
207.6

 
$
127.0

 
$
80.6


Amortization expense for the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 was $3.7 million and $3.8 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years is expected to be $14.6 million in 2019, $14.1 million in 2020, $12.5 million in 2021, $8.7 million in 2022 and $7.5 million in 2023.
Definite lived intangible assets for the periods presented are subject to amortization and are being amortized using the straight-line method over periods that are contractually, legally determined, or over the period a market participant would benefit from the asset.
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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring reserve balances for the three month period ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Employee
Separation
Costs
 
Other
Costs
 
Total
Balance at October 31, 2018
$
4.2

 
$
0.2

 
$
4.4

Costs incurred and charged to expense
3.5

 
0.2

 
3.7

Costs paid or otherwise settled
(4.4
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(4.6
)
Balance at January 31, 2019
$
3.3

 
$
0.2

 
$
3.5


The focus for restructuring activities in 2019 is to continue to rationalize operations and close underperforming assets in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services and Flexible Products & Services segments. During the three months ended January 31, 2019, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $3.7 million, as compared to $4.1 million of restructuring charges recorded during the three months ended January 31, 2018. The restructuring activity for the three months ended January 31, 2019 consisted of $3.5 million in employee separation costs and $0.2 million in other restructuring costs.
The following is a reconciliation of the total amounts expected to be incurred from approved restructuring plans or plans that are being formulated and have not been announced as of the date of this Form 10-Q. Remaining amounts expected to be incurred are $13.2 million as of January 31, 2019 compared to $18.6 million as of October 31, 2018. The change was due to the costs incurred or otherwise settled, offset by the formulations of new plans during the period.
(in millions)
Total Amounts
Expected to
be Incurred
 
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019
 
Amounts
Remaining
to be Incurred
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
 
 
 
 
 
Employee separation costs
$
14.1

 
$
3.5

 
$
10.6

Other restructuring costs
1.6

 
0.2

 
1.4

 
15.7

 
3.7

 
12.0

Flexible Products & Services
 
 
 
 
 
Other restructuring costs
1.2

 

 
1.2

 
1.2

 

 
1.2

 
$
16.9

 
$
3.7

 
$
13.2

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CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
The Company evaluates whether an entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) whenever reconsideration events occur and performs reassessments of all VIEs quarterly to determine if the primary beneficiary status is appropriate. The Company consolidates VIEs for which it is the primary beneficiary. If the Company is not the primary beneficiary and an ownership interest is held, the VIE is accounted for under the equity or cost methods of accounting, as appropriate. When assessing the determination of the primary beneficiary, the Company considers all relevant facts and circumstances, including: the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and the obligation to absorb the expected losses and/or the right to receive the expected returns of the VIE.
Paper Packaging Joint Venture
In 2018, Greif, Inc. and one of its indirect subsidiaries formed a joint venture (referred to herein as the “Paper Packaging JV” or "PPS VIE") with a third party. The Paper Packaging JV has been consolidated into the operations of the Company since its formation date of April 20, 2018.

The Paper Packaging JV is deemed to be a VIE as the equity investors at risk, as a group, lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The structure of the Paper Packaging JV has governing provisions that, for purposes of GAAP, are the functional equivalent of a limited partnership whereby the Company is the managing member that makes all the decisions related to the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the PPS VIE. In addition, the third party does not have any substantive kick-out rights or substantive participating rights in the Paper Packaging JV. The major factor that led to the conclusion that the Paper Packaging JV is a VIE was that all limited partnerships are considered to be VIEs unless the limited partners have substantive kick-out rights or substantive participating rights.

As of January 31, 2019, the Paper Packaging JV’s net assets consist of cash and cash equivalents of $2.1 million and properties, plants, and equipment, net of $7.9 million compared to cash and cash equivalents of $2.8 million and properties, plants, and equipment, net of $7.2 million as of October 31, 2018. For the three months ended January 31, 2019, there is no net income (loss) as the PPS JV is in the startup phase and has not yet commenced operations.

Significant Nonstrategic Timberland Transactions
In 2005, the Company sold certain timber properties to Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P. (“Plum Creek”) in a series of transactions that included the creation of two separate legal entities that are now consolidated as separate VIEs. One is an indirect subsidiary of Plum Creek (the “Buyer SPE”), and the other is STA Timber LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“STA Timber”).
As of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, consolidated assets of the Buyer SPE consisted of $50.9 million of restricted bank financial instruments which are expected to be held to maturity. For both of the three month periods ended January 31, 2019 and 2018, Buyer SPE recorded interest income of $0.6 million.
As of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, STA Timber had consolidated long-term debt of $43.3 million. For both of the three month periods ended January 31, 2019 and 2018, STA Timber recorded interest expense of $0.6 million. The intercompany borrowing arrangement between the two VIEs is eliminated in consolidation. STA Timber is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by an issuer of a deed of guarantee in the transaction.
Flexible Packaging Joint Venture
In 2010, Greif, Inc. and one of its indirect subsidiaries formed a joint venture (referred to herein as the “Flexible Packaging JV” or “FPS VIE”) with Dabbagh Group Holding Company Limited and one of its subsidiaries, originally National Scientific Company Limited and now Gulf Refined Packaging for Industrial Packaging Company LTD. The Flexible Packaging JV owns the operations in the Flexible Products & Services segment. The Flexible Packaging JV has been consolidated into the operations of the Company as of its formation date in 2010.
The Flexible Packaging JV is deemed to be a VIE since the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the legal entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. The major factors that led to the conclusion that the Company was the primary beneficiary of this VIE were that (1) the Company has the power to direct the most significant activities due to its ability to direct the operating decisions of the FPS VIE, which power is derived from the significant CEO discretion over the operations of the FPS VIE combined with the Company’s sole and exclusive right to appoint the CEO of the FPS VIE, and (2) the significant variable interest through the Company’s equity interest in the FPS VIE.
All entities contributed to the Flexible Packaging JV were existing businesses acquired by one of the Company's indirect subsidiaries that were reorganized under Greif Flexibles Asset Holding B.V. and Greif Flexibles Trading Holding B.V.
The following table presents the Flexible Packaging JV total net assets:
(in millions)
January 31,
2019
 
October 31,
2018
Cash and cash equivalents
$
30.7

 
$
22.2

Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $0.6 in 2019 and $0.6 in 2018
50.3

 
53.2

Inventories
54.5

 
49.0

Properties, plants and equipment, net
29.1

 
28.8

Other assets
24.2

 
21.5

Total Assets
$
188.8

 
$
174.7

 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
30.9

 
$
29.0

Other liabilities
23.4

 
24.8

Total Liabilities
$
54.3

 
$
53.8


Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the Flexible Packaging JV for the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 was $3.3 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
Non-United States Accounts Receivable VIE
As further described in Note 3 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. is a party to the European RPA. Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. is deemed to be a VIE since this entity is not able to satisfy its liabilities without the financial support from the Company. While this entity is a separate and distinct legal entity from the Company and no ownership interest in this entity is held by the Company, the Company is the primary beneficiary because it has (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. As a result, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. has been consolidated into the operations of the Company.
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LONG-TERM DEBT
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
LONG-TERM DEBT
LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
(in millions)
January 31, 2019
 
October 31, 2018
2017 Credit Agreement - Term Loan
$
270.0

 
$
277.5

Senior Notes due 2019
249.4

 
249.1

Senior Notes due 2021
227.8

 
226.5

Accounts receivable credit facilities
242.1

 
150.0

2017 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility
93.4

 
3.8

Other debt
0.8

 
0.7

 
1,083.5

 
907.6

Less current portion
18.8

 
18.8

Less deferred financing costs
4.2

 
4.7

Long-term debt, net
$
1,060.5

 
$
884.1


2017 Credit Agreement
Since November 2016, the Company and certain of its international subsidiaries have been borrowers under a senior secured credit agreement (the “2017 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of financial institutions. The 2017 Credit Agreement replaced, in its entirety the Company's prior $1.0 billion senior secured credit agreement. The total available borrowing under the 2017 Credit Agreement was $693.7 million as of January 31, 2019, which has been reduced by $12.9 million for outstanding letters of credit, all of which was then available without violating covenants.
The 2017 Credit Agreement provides for an $800.0 million revolving multicurrency credit facility expiring November 3, 2021, and a $300.0 million term loan, with quarterly principal installments that commenced on April 30, 2017, through maturity on November 3, 2021, both with an option to add an aggregate of $550.0 million to the facilities with the agreement of the lenders. The Company used the term loan on February 1, 2017, to repay the principal of the Company’s $300.0 million 6.75% Senior Notes that matured on that date. The revolving credit facility is available to fund ongoing working capital and capital expenditure needs, for general corporate purposes, and to finance acquisitions. Interest is based on either a Eurodollar rate or a base rate that resets periodically plus a calculated margin amount. On November 3, 2016, a total of approximately $208.0 million was used to pay the obligations outstanding under the prior credit agreement in full and certain costs and expenses incurred in connection with the 2017 Credit Agreement. The financing costs associated with the 2017 Credit Agreement totaled $3.9 million as of January 31, 2019, and are recorded as a direct deduction from the long-term debt liability.
The 2017 Credit Agreement contains certain covenants, which include financial covenants that require the Company to maintain a certain leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. The leverage ratio generally requires that at the end of any fiscal quarter the Company will not permit the ratio of (a) its total consolidated indebtedness, to (b) the Company's net income plus depreciation, depletion, and amortization, interest expense (including capitalized interest), and income taxes, minus certain extraordinary gains and non-recurring gains (or plus certain extraordinary losses and non-recurring losses) and plus or minus certain other items for the preceding twelve months (as used in this paragraph only, "Adjusted EBITDA") to be greater than 4.00 to 1.00 (or 3.75 to 1.00, during any collateral release period). The interest coverage ratio generally requires that at the end of any fiscal quarter the Company will not permit the ratio of (a) Adjusted EBITDA, to (b) the consolidated interest expense to the extent paid or payable, to be less than 3.00 to 1.00, during the applicable preceding twelve month period.
The terms of the 2017 Credit Agreement limit the Company's ability to make "restricted payments", which include dividends and purchases, redemptions and acquisitions of equity interests of the Company. The repayment of this facility is secured by a security interest in the personal property of the Company and the personal property of certain United States subsidiaries, including equipment and inventory and certain intangible assets, as well as a pledge of the capital stock of substantially all of the Company's United States subsidiaries and is secured, in part, by the capital stock of the non-U.S. borrowers. However, in the event that the Company receives and maintains an investment grade rating from either Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor's Corporation, the Company may request the release of such collateral. The payment of outstanding principal under the 2017 Credit Agreement and accrued interest thereon may be accelerated and become immediately due and payable upon the Company's default in its payment or other performance obligations or its failure to comply with the financial and other covenants in the 2017 Credit Agreement, subject to applicable notice requirements and cure periods as provided in the 2017 Credit Agreement.
As of January 31, 2019, $363.4 million was outstanding under the 2017 Credit Agreement. The current portion of the 2017 Credit Agreement was $18.8 million and the long-term portion was $344.6 million. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the 2017 Credit Agreement was 3.44% for the three months ended January 31, 2019. The actual interest rate for borrowings under the 2017 Credit Agreement was 3.37% as of January 31, 2019.
See Note 17 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for information concerning the Company’s amended and restated senior secured credit agreement, dated February 11, 2019, which amended, restated and replaced the 2017 Credit Agreement.
Senior Notes due 2019
On July 28, 2009, the Company issued $250.0 million of 7.75% Senior Notes due August 1, 2019 (the "Senior Notes due 2019"). Interest on these Senior Notes is payable semi-annually. The financing costs associated with the Senior Notes due 2019 totaled $0.2 million as of January 31, 2019, and are recorded as a direct deduction from the long-term liability. The $249.4 million outstanding balance as of January 31, 2019 is reported in long-term debt in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets because the Company intends to refinance the obligation on a long-term basis by utilizing financing available under the 2017 Credit Agreement or entering into a new financial arrangement.
See Note 17 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for information concerning the Company’s intention is to redeem its Senior Notes due August 1, 2019.
Senior Notes due 2021
On July 15, 2011, Greif, Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Greif Nevada Holdings, Inc., S.C.S. issued €200.0 million of 7.375% Senior Notes due July 15, 2021. These Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by Greif, Inc. Interest on these Senior Notes is payable semi-annually.
United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility
On September 26, 2018, the Company amended and restated its existing subsidiary receivables facility in the United States to establish a $150.0 million United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility (the "U.S. Receivables Facility") with a financial institution. The U.S. Receivables Facility matures on September 26, 2019. The $150.0 million outstanding balance under the U.S. Receivables Facility as of January 31, 2019 is reported in long-term debt in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets because the Company intends to refinance the obligation on a long-term basis and has the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the agreement or entering into a new financing arrangement. The financing costs associated with the U.S. Receivables Facility are $0.1 million as of January 31, 2019, and are recorded as a direct deduction from the long-term debt liability.
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities
See Note 3 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures.
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents the fair value for those assets and (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018:
 
January 31, 2019
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement
 
 
(in millions)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Balance Sheet Location
Interest rate derivatives
$

 
$
10.6

 
$

 
$
10.6

 
Other current assets and other long-term assets
Interest rate derivatives

 
(2.2
)
 

 
(2.2
)
 
Other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities
Foreign exchange hedges

 
3.5

 

 
3.5

 
Other current assets
Foreign exchange hedges

 
(0.5
)
 

 
(0.5
)
 
Other current liabilities
Insurance annuity

 

 
20.5

 
20.5

 
Other long-term assets
Cross currency swap

 
5.8

 

 
5.8

 
Other current assets and other long-term assets
Total
$

 
$
17.2

 
$
20.5

 
$
37.7

 
 
 
October 31, 2018
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement
 
 
(in millions)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Balance Sheet Location
Interest rate derivatives
$

 
$
16.5

 
$

 
$
16.5

 
Other current assets and other long-term assets
Foreign exchange hedges

 
2.6

 

 
2.6

 
Other current assets
Foreign exchange hedges

 
(0.7
)
 

 
(0.7
)
 
Other current liabilities
Insurance annuity

 

 
20.4

 
20.4

 
Other long-term assets
Cross currency swap

 
5.2

 

 
5.2

 
Other current assets and other long-term assets
Total
$

 
$
23.6

 
$
20.4

 
$
44.0

 
 

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, current liabilities and short-term borrowings as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018 approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these items and are not included in this table.
Interest Rate Derivatives
The Company has various borrowing facilities which charge interest based on the one month U.S. dollar LIBOR rate plus an interest spread. During the first quarter of 2019, the Company entered into four forward interest rate swaps relating to the debt incurred subsequent to the end of the quarter. See Note 17 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures. These four forward interest rate swaps have a total notional amount of $866.7 million and are effective March 11, 2019. The Company will begin to receive variable rate interest payments based upon one month U.S. dollar LIBOR and in return is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.50%.
During the first quarter of 2017, the Company also entered into a forward interest rate swap with a notional amount of $300.0 million. As of February 1, 2017, the Company began to receive variable rate interest payments based upon one month U.S. dollar LIBOR and in return was obligated to pay interest at a fixed rate of 1.19% plus an interest spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on $300.0 million of debt from a variable rate to a fixed rate.
These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the gain or loss on these derivative instruments are reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transactions and in the same period during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. See Note 14 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures of the gain or loss included within other comprehensive income. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of these interest rate derivatives are considered level 2 inputs, which are based upon observable market rates, including LIBOR and interest paid based upon a designated fixed rate over the life of the swap agreements.
Gains reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $0.9 million for the three months ended January 31, 2019. Losses reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $0.2 million for the three months ended January 31, 2018. A derivative gain of $3.9 million, based upon interest rates at January 31, 2019, is expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings in the next twelve months.
Foreign Exchange Hedges
The Company conducts business in various international currencies and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. The Company’s objective is to reduce volatility associated with foreign exchange rate changes. Accordingly, the Company enters into various contracts that change in value as foreign exchange rates change to protect the value of certain existing foreign currency assets and liabilities, commitments and anticipated foreign currency cash flows. As of January 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts in the notional amount of $185.8 million ($194.4 million as of October 31, 2018). Adjustments to fair value are recognized in earnings, offsetting the impact of the hedged profits. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of foreign exchange hedges are considered level 2 inputs, which were based on observable market pricing for similar instruments, principally foreign exchange futures contracts.
Realized gains (losses) recorded in other expense, net under fair value contracts were $0.8 million and $(0.5) million for the three months ended January 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The Company recognized in other expense, net an unrealized net gain (loss) of $3.0 million and $(3.1) million during the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Cross Currency Swap
The Company has operations and investments in various international locations and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. On March 6, 2018, the Company entered into a cross currency interest rate swap agreement that synthetically swaps $100.0 million of fixed rate debt to Euro denominated fixed rate debt at a rate of 2.35%. The agreement is designated as a net investment hedge for accounting purposes and will mature on March 6, 2023. Accordingly, the gain or loss on this derivative instrument is included in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income until the net investment is sold, diluted or liquidated. Interest payments received for the cross currency swap are excluded from the net investment hedge effectiveness assessment and are recorded in interest expense, net on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income. For the three months ended January 31, 2019, gains recorded in interest expense, net under the cross currency swap agreement were $0.6 million. See Note 14 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosure of the gain or loss included within other comprehensive income. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of the cross currency swap are considered level 2 inputs, which are based upon the Euro to United States Dollar exchange rate market.
Other Financial Instruments
The fair values of the Company’s 2017 Credit Agreement and the Receivables Facility do not materially differ from carrying value as the Company’s cost of borrowing is variable and approximates current borrowing rates. The fair values of the Company’s long-term obligations are estimated based on either the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or the current interest rates offered for the debt of the same remaining maturities, which are considered level 2 inputs in accordance with ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures."
The following table presents the estimated fair values of the Company’s Senior Notes and Assets held by special purpose entities:
(in millions)
January 31,
2019
 
October 31,
2018
Senior Notes due 2019 estimated fair value
$
255.3

 
$
257.4

Senior Notes due 2021 estimated fair value
261.2

 
263.4

Assets held by special purpose entities estimated fair value
51.8

 
51.6


Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company recognized asset impairment charges of $2.1 million during the three months ended January 31, 2019 and $2.9 million for the three months ended January 31, 2018.
The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of the impairment of long-lived assets held and used and net assets held for sale for the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018:
 
Quantitative Information about Level 3
Fair Value Measurements
(in millions)
Fair Value of
Impairment
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Unobservable
Input
 
Range of
Input
Values
January 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment of Net Assets Held for Sale
$
2.1

 
Indicative Bids
 
Indicative Bids
 
N/A
Total
$
2.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment of Long Lived Assets
$
2.9

 
Discounted Cash Flows
 
Discounted Cash Flows
 
N/A
Total
$
2.9

 
 
 
 
 
 

Long-Lived Assets
As a result of the Company measuring long-lived assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis, the Company recorded no impairment charges related to properties, plants and equipment, net during the three months ended January 31, 2019 and $2.9 million during the three months ended January 31, 2018.
The assumptions used in measuring fair value of long-lived assets are considered level 3 inputs, which include bids received from third parties, recent purchase offers, market comparable information and discounted cash flows based on assumptions that market participants would use.

Reclassification of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
During the three month period ended January 31, 2019, one asset group was reclassified to assets and liabilities held for sale, resulting in a $2.1 million impairment to net realizable value.
The assumptions used in measuring fair value of assets and liabilities held for sale are considered level 3 inputs, which include recent purchase offers, market comparables and/or data obtained from commercial real estate brokers.
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INCOME TAXES
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Reform Act”), which went into law on December 22, 2017, has significantly changed U.S. tax law by, among other items, (1) lowering the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018; (2) allowing for the acceleration of expensing of qualified business assets; (3) requiring companies to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries that may be payable over eight years; (4) adding a new limitation on deductible interest expense; (5) adding limitations on the deductibility of certain executive compensation; and (6) eliminating U.S. federal income tax on dividends from foreign subsidiaries.
The SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Reform Act. The Bulletin also provides for a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the U.S. Tax Reform enactment date. In accordance with the Bulletin, as of October 31, 2018, the Company recorded a tax benefit related to the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities of $72.0 million and a provisional tax expense for the one-time transition tax liability of $52.8 million. As a result of additional analysis, as of January 31, 2019, the Company revised its calculation for the one-time transition tax to $55.1 million. Further, in this quarter the provisions of the U.S. Tax Reform Act caused the Company to re-evaluate its permanent reinvestment assertion, concluding that the unremitted earnings and profits of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates will no longer be permanently reinvested. These changes in assertion required the recognition of a tax benefit of $1.7 million due to Section 986(c) currency losses. The Company has recognized a total net tax benefit of $18.6 million related to these tax reform items.
The Tax Reform Act also subjects a U.S. shareholder to current tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) earned by certain foreign subsidiaries and allows a benefit for foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”). These provisions of tax reform are first effective for the Company’s current year. The Company has made sufficient progress in its calculation to reasonably estimate the tax impact related to GILTI and FDII and these estimates are included as period costs in the estimated annual effective tax rate.
We consider the tax expense recorded for the Tax Reform Act to be complete at this time. However, it is possible that additional legislation, regulations and/or guidance may be issued in the future that may result in additional adjustments to the tax expense recorded. We will continue to monitor and assess the impact of any new developments.
Income tax expense for the quarter and year to date was computed in accordance with ASC 740-270 "Income Taxes - Interim Reporting". Under this method, losses from jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance has been provided have not been included in the amount to which the ASC 740-270 rate was applied. Income tax expense of the Company fluctuates primarily due to changes in losses and income from jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance has been provided, the timing of recognition of the related tax expense under ASC 740-270, and the impact of discrete items in the respective quarter.
For the three months ended January 31, 2019, income tax expense was $20.0 million; whereas, for the three months ended January 31, 2018 the income tax benefit was $15.6 million. The income tax benefit recorded in the first quarter of 2018 reflected a net tax benefit resulting from the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities, reduced by the increase in the tax expense related to the one-time transition tax liability.
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POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]  
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
The components of net periodic pension cost include the following:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
(in millions)
2019
 
2018
Service cost
$
2.5

 
$
3.3

Interest cost
5.2

 
4.6

Expected return on plan assets
(6.2
)
 
(6.1
)
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss
1.8

 
3.6

Net periodic pension costs
$
3.3

 
$
5.4


Contributions, including benefits paid directly by the Company, to the pension plans were $3.7 million and $6.8 million, in the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The components of net periodic cost for post-retirement benefits include the following:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
(in millions)
2019
 
2018
Interest cost
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial gain
(0.4
)
 
(0.4
)
Net periodic benefit for post-retirement benefits
$
(0.3
)
 
$
(0.3
)

The components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic benefit for post-retirement benefits, other than the service cost components, are included in the line item "Other (income) expense, net" in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.
v3.10.0.1
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]  
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES
Litigation-related Liabilities
The Company may become involved from time-to-time in litigation and regulatory matters incidental to its business, including governmental investigations, enforcement actions, personal injury claims, product liability, employment health and safety matters, commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, disputes regarding environmental clean-up costs, litigation in connection with acquisitions and divestitures, and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of its business. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in such litigation. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on its interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Company may accrue for contingencies related to litigation and regulatory matters if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions can occur, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. The Company regularly reviews contingencies to determine whether its accruals are adequate. The amount of ultimate loss may differ from these estimates.
The Company is currently involved in legal proceedings outside of the United States related to various wrongful termination lawsuits filed by former employees and benefit claims filed by some existing employees of the Company's Flexible Products & Services segment.  The lawsuits include claims for severance for employment periods prior to the Company’s ownership in the business.  As of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, the estimated liability recorded related to these matters were $1.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively.  The estimated liability has been determined based on the number of active cases and the settlements and rulings on previous cases.  It is reasonably possible the estimated liability could increase if additional cases are filed or adverse rulings are made.
Since 2017, three reconditioning facilities in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area that are owned by Container Life Cycle Management LLC ("CLCM"), the Company’s U.S. reconditioning joint venture company, have been subject to investigations conducted by federal, state and local governmental agencies concerning, among other matters, potential violations of environmental laws and regulations. As a result of these investigations, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. EPA”) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (“WDNR”) have issued notices of violations to the Company and CLCM regarding violations of certain federal and state environmental laws and regulations. The remedies being sought in these proceedings include compliance with the applicable environmental laws and regulations as being interpreted by the U.S. EPA and WDNR and monetary sanctions. The Company has cooperated with the governmental agencies in these investigations and proceedings. As of March 1, 2019, no material citations have been issued or material fines assessed with respect to any violation of environmental laws and regulations. Since these proceedings are in their early stages, the Company is unable to predict the outcome of these proceedings or estimate a range of reasonable possible monetary sanctions or costs associated with any remedial actions that may be required or requested by the U.S. EPA or WDNR.
In addition, on November 8, 2017, the Company, CLCM and other parties were named as defendants in a punitive class action lawsuit filed in Wisconsin state court concerning one of CLCM’s Milwaukee reconditioning facilities.  The plaintiffs are alleging that odors from this facility have invaded their property and are interfering with the use and enjoyment of their property and causing damage to the value of their property.  Plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and punitive damages, along with their legal fees. The Company and CLCM are vigorously defending themselves in this lawsuit.  The lawsuit is at an early stage. The Company is unable to predict the outcome of this lawsuit or estimate a range of reasonably possible losses.
Environmental Reserves
As of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, environmental reserves were $6.3 million and $6.8 million, respectively, and were recorded on an undiscounted basis. These reserves are principally based on environmental studies and cost estimates provided by third parties, but also take into account management estimates. The estimated liabilities are reduced to reflect the anticipated participation of other potentially responsible parties in those instances where it is probable that such parties are legally responsible and financially capable of paying their respective shares of relevant costs. For sites that involve formal actions subject to joint and several liabilities, these actions have formal agreements in place to apportion the liability. As of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, environmental reserves of the Company included $3.6 million and $3.7 million, respectively, for various European drum facilities acquired from Blagden and Van Leer; $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, for its various container life cycle management and recycling facilities acquired in 2011 and 2010; $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively, for remediation of sites no longer owned by the Company; and $2.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, for various other facilities around the world.
The Company’s exposure to adverse developments with respect to any individual site is not expected to be material. Although environmental remediation could have a material effect on results of operations if a series of adverse developments occur in a particular quarter or year, the Company believes that the chance of a series of adverse developments occurring in the same quarter or year is remote. Future information and developments will require the Company to continually reassess the expected impact of these environmental matters.
v3.10.0.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS PER SHARE
EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company has two classes of common stock and, as such, applies the “two-class method” of computing earnings per share (“EPS”) as prescribed in ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” In accordance with this guidance, earnings are allocated in the same fashion as dividends would be distributed. Under the Company’s articles of incorporation, any distribution of dividends in any year must be made in proportion of one cent a share for Class A Common Stock to one and one-half cents a share for Class B Common Stock, which results in a 40% to 60% split to Class A and B shareholders, respectively. In accordance with this, earnings are allocated first to Class A and Class B Common Stock to the extent that dividends are actually paid and the remainder is allocated assuming all of the earnings for the period have been distributed in the form of dividends.
The Company calculates EPS as follows:
Basic Class A EPS
=
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding
*
Undistributed Net Income
+
Class A Dividends Per Share
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding
Average Class A Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted Class A EPS
=
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding
*
Undistributed Net Income
+
Class A Dividends Per Share
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding
Average Diluted Class A Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic Class B EPS
=
60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding
*
Undistributed Net Income
+
Class B Dividends Per Share
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding
Average Class B Shares Outstanding
 
*Diluted Class B EPS calculation is identical to Basic Class B calculation
The following table provides EPS information for each period, respectively:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
(in millions)
2019
 
2018
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.
$
29.7

 
$
56.5

Cash dividends
(25.7
)
 
(24.5
)
Undistributed net income (loss) attributable to Greif, Inc.
$
4.0

 
$
32.0


The Class A Common Stock has no voting rights unless four quarterly cumulative dividends upon the Class A Common Stock are in arrears. The Class B Common Stock has full voting rights. There is no cumulative voting for the election of directors.
Common Stock Repurchases
The Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock or any combination of the foregoing. As of January 31, 2019, the remaining amount of shares that may be repurchased under this authorization was 4,703,487. During 2017, the Stock Repurchase Committee authorized and the Company executed the repurchase of 2,000 shares of Class B Common Stock. There have been no other shares repurchased under this program from November 1, 2017 through January 31, 2019.
The following table summarizes the Company’s Class A and Class B common and treasury shares as of the specified dates:
 
Authorized
Shares
 
Issued
Shares
 
Outstanding
Shares
 
Treasury
Shares
January 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Common Stock
128,000,000

 
42,281,920

 
26,232,799

 
16,049,121

Class B Common Stock
69,120,000

 
34,560,000

 
22,007,725

 
12,552,275

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Common Stock
128,000,000

 
42,281,920

 
25,941,279

 
16,340,641

Class B Common Stock
69,120,000

 
34,560,000

 
22,007,725

 
12,552,275


The following is a reconciliation of the shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 
2019
 
2018
Class A Common Stock:
 
 
 
Basic shares
25,991,433

 
25,845,758

Assumed conversion of restricted shares

 

Diluted shares
25,991,433

 
25,845,758

Class B Common Stock:
 
 
 
Basic and diluted shares
22,007,725

 
22,007,725

v3.10.0.1
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]  
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following table summarizes the changes in equity from October 31, 2018 to January 31, 2019 (Dollars in millions, shares in thousands):
 
Capital Stock
 
Treasury Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
 
Non
controlling
interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Common
Shares
 
Amount
 
Treasury
Shares
 
Amount
 
As of October 31, 2018
47,949

 
$
150.5

 
28,893

 
$
(135.4
)
 
$
1,469.8

 
$
(377.1
)
 
$
1,107.8

 
$
46.4

 
$
1,154.2

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
29.7

 
 
 
29.7

 
6.1

 
35.8

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
- Foreign currency translation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.2

 
4.2

 
1.0

 
5.2

- Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense of $1.9 million
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5.7
)
 
(5.7
)
 
 
 
(5.7
)
- Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(0.8
)
 
(0.8
)
 
 
 
(0.8
)
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
27.4

 
 
 
34.5

Adoption of ASU 2016-16
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2.1
)
 
 
 
(2.1
)
 
 
 
(2.1
)
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.2

 
 
 
0.2

 
 
 
0.2

Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(0.8
)
 
(0.8
)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.44 and $0.65 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(25.7
)
 
 
 
(25.7
)
 
 
 
(25.7
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(0.4
)
 
(0.4
)
Long-term incentive shares issued
292

 
11.0

 
(292
)
 
0.6

 
 
 
 
 
11.6

 
 
 
11.6

As of January 31, 2019
48,241

 
$
161.5

 
28,601

 
$
(134.8
)
 
$
1,471.9

 
$
(379.4
)
 
$
1,119.2

 
$
52.3

 
$
1,171.5

The following table summarizes the changes in equity from October 31, 2017 to January 31, 2018 (Dollars in millions, shares in thousands):
 
Capital Stock
 
Treasury Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
 
Non
controlling
interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Common
Shares
 
Amount
 
Treasury
Shares
 
Amount
 
As of October 31, 2017
47,843

 
$
144.2

 
28,999

 
$
(135.6
)
 
$
1,360.5

 
$
(358.2
)
 
$
1,010.9

 
$
36.6

 
$
1,047.5

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
56.5

 
 
 
56.5

 
3.6

 
60.1

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

- Foreign currency translation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
38.0

 
38.0

 
0.4

 
38.4

- Interest rate derivative, net of income tax expense of $2.1 million
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(0.6
)
 
4.5

 
3.9

 
 
 
3.9

- Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(0.9
)
 
(0.9
)
 
 
 
(0.9
)
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
97.5

 
 
 
101.5

Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1.4
)
 
 
 
(1.4
)
 
 
 
(1.4
)
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(1.1
)
 
(1.1
)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.42 and $0.62 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(24.5
)
 
 
 
(24.5
)
 
 
 
(24.5
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(0.5
)
 
(0.5
)
Long-term incentive shares issued
82

 
4.9

 
(82
)
 
0.1

 
 
 
 
 
5.0

 
 
 
5.0

As of January 31, 2018
47,925

 
$
149.1

 
28,917

 
$
(135.5
)
 
$
1,390.5

 
$
(316.6
)
 
$
1,087.5

 
$
39.0

 
$
1,126.5


The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Derivative Financial Instruments
 
Minimum
Pension
Liability
Adjustment
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2018
$
(292.8
)
 
$
13.4

 
$
(97.7
)
 
$
(377.1
)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
4.2

 
(5.7
)
 
(0.8
)
 
(2.3
)
Current-period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
4.2

 
(5.7
)
 
(0.8
)
 
(2.3
)
Balance as of January 31, 2019
$
(288.6
)
 
$
7.7

 
$
(98.5
)
 
$
(379.4
)
The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended January 31, 2018:
(in millions)
Foreign Currency
Translation
 
Interest Rate Derivative
 
Minimum Pension
Liability Adjustment
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2017
$
(249.3
)
 
$
5.1

 
$
(114.0
)
 
$
(358.2
)
Other Comprehensive Income
38.0

 
4.5

 
(0.9
)
 
41.6

Current-period Other Comprehensive Income
38.0


4.5

 
(0.9
)
 
41.6

Balance as of January 31, 2018
$
(211.3
)

$
9.6

 
$
(114.9
)
 
$
(316.6
)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) above are presented net of tax, as applicable.
v3.10.0.1
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has eight operating segments, which are aggregated into four reportable business segments: Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services; Paper Packaging & Services; Flexible Products & Services; and Land Management.
The Company’s reportable business segments offer different products and services. The accounting policies of the reportable business segments are substantially the same as those described in the “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” note in the 2018 Form 10-K.
The following table presents net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three months ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
United States
 
Europe, Middle East and Africa
 
Asia Pacific and Other Americas
 
Total
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
225.4

 
$
251.9

 
$
120.6

 
$
597.9

Paper Packaging & Services
217.3

 

 

 
217.3

Flexible Products & Services
8.2

 
59.2

 
7.7

 
75.1

Land Management
6.7

 

 

 
6.7

Total net sales
$
457.6

 
$
311.1

 
$
128.3

 
$
897.0


The following table presents net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three months ended January 31, 2018:
(in millions)
United States
 
Europe, Middle East and Africa
 
Asia Pacific and Other Americas
 
Total
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
214.5

 
$
266.3

 
$
134.6

 
$
615.4

Paper Packaging & Services
203.8

 

 

 
203.8

Flexible Products & Services
8.1

 
64.8

 
7.1

 
80.0

Land Management
6.5

 

 

 
6.5

Total net sales
$
432.9

 
$
331.1

 
$
141.7

 
$
905.7





The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
(in millions)
2019
 
2018
Operating profit:
 
 
 
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
23.3

 
$
31.2

Paper Packaging & Services
35.3

 
27.9

Flexible Products & Services
6.0

 
3.2

Land Management
2.6

 
3.2

Total operating profit
$
67.2

 
$
65.5

 
 
 
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
 
 
 
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
19.7

 
$
20.6

Paper Packaging & Services
8.8

 
8.3

Flexible Products & Services
1.7

 
1.8

Land Management
1.1

 
1.0

Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense
$
31.3

 
$
31.7


The following table presents total assets by segment and total properties, plants and equipment, net by geographic area:
(in millions)
January 31,
2019
 
October 31,
2018
Assets:
 
 
 
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
2,067.3

 
$
1,963.0

Paper Packaging & Services
486.0

 
474.3

Flexible Products & Services
159.7

 
153.9

Land Management
347.4

 
347.2

Total segments
3,060.4

 
2,938.4

Corporate and other
239.8

 
256.4

Total assets
$
3,300.2

 
$
3,194.8

 
 
 
 
Properties, plants and equipment, net:
 
 
 
United States
$
789.7

 
$
796.3

Europe, Middle East and Africa
275.6

 
276.9

Asia Pacific and other Americas
117.8

 
118.7

Total properties, plants and equipment, net
$
1,183.1

 
$
1,191.9

v3.10.0.1
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
The terms of the joint venture agreement for one joint venture within the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment include mandatory redemption by the Company, in cash, of the noncontrolling interest holders’ equity at a formulaic price after the expiration of a lockout period specific to each noncontrolling interest holder. The redemption features cause the interest to be classified as a mandatorily redeemable instrument under the accounting guidance, and this interest is included at the current redemption value each period in long-term or short-term liabilities of the Company, as applicable. The impact of marking to redemption value at each period end is recorded in interest expense. The Company has a contractual obligation to redeem the outstanding equity interest of each remaining partner in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
The following table summarizes the change in mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Mandatorily
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
Balance as of October 31, 2018
$
8.6

Current period mark to redemption value
(0.2
)
Balance as of January 31, 2019
$
8.4


Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interests related to two joint venture within the Paper Packaging & Services segment and one joint venture within the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment are held by the respective noncontrolling interest owners. The holders of these interests share in the profits and losses of these entities on a pro rata basis with the Company. However, the noncontrolling interest owners have the right to put all or a portion of those noncontrolling interests to the Company at a formulaic price after a set period of time, specific to each agreement.
On November 15, 2018, one of the noncontrolling interest owners related to one of the Paper Packaging & Services joint ventures exercised their put option for all of their ownership interest. The Company made a payment to the noncontrolling interest owner in the first quarter of 2019 for approximately $10.1 million. Also in the first quarter of 2019, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with another noncontrolling interest owner related to the same Paper Packaging & Services joint venture, pursuant to which the owner received a $1.8 million payment.
Redeemable noncontrolling interests are reflected in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets at redemption value. The following table summarizes the change in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
Balance as of October 31, 2018
$
35.5

Current period mark to redemption value
(0.2
)
Repurchase of redeemable shareholder interest
(11.9
)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest share of income and other
0.8

Dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest and other
(0.3
)
Balance as of January 31, 2019
$
23.9

v3.10.0.1
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On December 20, 2018, two of the Company's subsidiaries entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with the parent of Caraustar providing for the acquisition of Caraustar for a purchase price of $1.8 billion in cash, subject to the purchase price adjustment as set forth in the Merger Agreement.
On February 11, 2019, the Company completed the Caraustar Acquisition. Caraustar is a leader in the production of uncoated recycled paperboard and coated recycled paperboard, with a variety of applications that include tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. Caraustar has over 80 operating facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
Concurrently with the completion of the Caraustar Acquisition, and in order to fund the payment of the purchase price for the Caraustar Acquisition, among other things, the following changes were made to the Company's capital structure: (i) the Company issued new $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.50% Senior Notes due 2027, and (ii) the Company entered into an amended and restated senior secured credit agreement, which amended, restated and replaced the 2017 Credit Agreement, consisting of a $600.0 million secured revolving multicurrency facility, a $200.0 million secured revolving U.S. dollar facility, a $1,275.0 million secured term loan A-1 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on April 30, 2019 and maturing January 31, 2024, and a $400.0 million secured term loan A-2 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on April 30, 2019 and maturing January 31, 2026. In addition, the Company intends to redeem its $250.0 million Senior Notes due August 1, 2019.
Due to the limited time since the Company has completed the acquisition, the Company has not yet completed the initial acquisition accounting for the transaction, including the determination of the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The Company will complete the preliminary purchase price allocation in the second quarter, which will be reflected in the Company's April 30, 2019 financial statements. The results of operations of the acquired business will be included in the Company's results from February 11, 2019, the date of the closing of the acquisition.
v3.10.0.1
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) instructions to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.
The fiscal year of Greif, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) begins on November 1 and ends on October 31 of the following year. Any references to the year 2019 or 2018, or to any quarter of those years, relates to the fiscal year or quarter, as the case may be, ended in that year, unless otherwise stated.
The information filed herein reflects all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, the interim condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018 of the Company. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Greif, Inc., all wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiaries and investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which it has controlling influence or is the primary beneficiary. Non-majority owned entities include investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which the Company does not have controlling influence and are accounted for using either the equity or cost method, as appropriate.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 (the “2018 Form 10-K”).
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards and Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition." This new revenue standard introduces a five-step revenue recognition model in which an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The new revenue standard also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The Company adopted the ASU all of the related amendments using the modified retrospective method on November 1, 2018. The adoption of the ASU and related amendments did not impact the Company’s financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures other than as discussed above and disclosed within Note 2 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Additionally, no cumulative effect adjustment was recorded to opening retained earnings as of November 1, 2018. Based on current operations, the Company does not expect a material impact on an ongoing basis as a result of the adoption of the new standard. See Note 2 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures related to revenue from contracts with customers.
In August of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)," which amends the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. This update clarifies guidance on eight specific cash flow items. The ASU requires the beneficial interests obtained through securitization of financial assets be disclosed as a non-cash activity and cash receipts from beneficial interests be classified as cash inflows from investing activities. Under previous guidance, the Company classified cash receipts from beneficial interests in securitized receivables and cash payments resulting from debt prepayment or extinguishment as cash flows from operating activities. The amendments in this update are required to be applied using a retrospective approach, excluding amendments for which retrospective application is impractical. On November 1, 2018, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-15 on a retrospective basis with the exception of the Company's beneficial interests obtained through securitization of financial assets, for which the Company adopted this update on a prospective basis due to the impracticality of the retrospective basis. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures for the periods presented.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, "Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (Topic 740)," which improves the accounting for income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. This update requires transferring entities to recognize a current tax expense or benefit at the time of transfer and receiving entities to recognize a corresponding deferred tax asset or liability. The Company adopted this standard on November 1, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this update resulted in a reclassification of approximately $15.1 million from "Prepaid Tax Assets" to "Retained Earnings", offset by the establishment of a deferred tax asset of $13.0 million for a net impact on retained earnings of $2.1 million as of November 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures other than the impact discussed above.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Clarifying the Definition of a Business," which narrows the existing definition of a business and provides a framework for evaluating whether a transaction should be accounted for as an acquisition (or disposal) of assets or a business. The ASU requires an entity to evaluate if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets; if so, the set of transferred assets and activities (collectively, the set) is not a business. To be considered a business, the set would need to include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The standard also narrows the definition of outputs. The definition of a business affects areas of accounting such as acquisitions, disposals and goodwill. Under the new guidance, fewer acquired sets are expected to be considered businesses. The Company adopted this standard effective November 1, 2018 on a prospective basis. The Company will apply this guidance to the Company's acquisition of Caraustar Industries, Inc. ("Caraustar") and other applicable transactions after the adoption date. See Note 17 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures related to the acquisition of Caraustar. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures other than the impact discussed above.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," which amends the lease accounting and disclosure requirements in ASC 840, "Leases". The objective of this update is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about lease arrangements. This ASU will require the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements (ASU 2018-11)," which permits companies to initially apply the new leases standard at the adoption date and not restate periods prior to adoption. The Company plans to adopt ASU 2018-11 on November 1, 2019 and as a result, will not adjust its comparative period financial information or make the new required lease disclosures for periods before the effective date. The Company is currently in the process of collecting and evaluating all of its leases, which primarily consist of equipment and real estate leases, as well as implementing a technology tool to assist with the accounting and reporting requirements of the new standard. The Company also plans to update its processes and controls around leases. The Company will adopt the standard effective November 1, 2019 and expects to elect certain available transitional practical expedients. The Company is in the process of determining the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and disclosures, but does expect to recognize a significant liability and corresponding asset associated with in-scope operating leases.
v3.10.0.1
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the three month period ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Rigid
Industrial
Packaging
& Services
 
Paper
Packaging
& Services
 
Total
Balance at October 31, 2018
$
716.5

 
$
59.5

 
$
776.0

Currency translation
2.2

 

 
2.2

Balance at January 31, 2019
$
718.7

 
$
59.5

 
$
778.2

Summary of Carrying Amount of Net Other Intangible Assets by Class
The following table summarizes the carrying amount of net other intangible assets by class as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018:
(in millions)
Gross
Intangible
Assets
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Intangible
Assets
January 31, 2019:
 
 
 
 
 
Indefinite lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks and patents
$
13.3

 
$

 
$
13.3

Definite lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
$
162.9

 
$
109.3

 
$
53.6

Trademarks and patents
11.0

 
5.3

 
5.7

Other
21.4

 
16.6

 
4.8

Total
$
208.6

 
$
131.2

 
$
77.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
Indefinite lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks and patents
$
13.3

 
$

 
$
13.3

Definite lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
$
162.2

 
$
105.8

 
$
56.4

Trademarks and patents
10.9

 
5.1

 
5.8

Other
21.2

 
16.1

 
5.1

Total
$
207.6

 
$
127.0

 
$
80.6

v3.10.0.1
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Restructuring Reserve Balances
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring reserve balances for the three month period ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Employee
Separation
Costs
 
Other
Costs
 
Total
Balance at October 31, 2018
$
4.2

 
$
0.2

 
$
4.4

Costs incurred and charged to expense
3.5

 
0.2

 
3.7

Costs paid or otherwise settled
(4.4
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(4.6
)
Balance at January 31, 2019
$
3.3

 
$
0.2

 
$
3.5

Reconciliation of Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred from Open Restructuring Plans Anticipated to be Realized
The following is a reconciliation of the total amounts expected to be incurred from approved restructuring plans or plans that are being formulated and have not been announced as of the date of this Form 10-Q. Remaining amounts expected to be incurred are $13.2 million as of January 31, 2019 compared to $18.6 million as of October 31, 2018. The change was due to the costs incurred or otherwise settled, offset by the formulations of new plans during the period.
(in millions)
Total Amounts
Expected to
be Incurred
 
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019
 
Amounts
Remaining
to be Incurred
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
 
 
 
 
 
Employee separation costs
$
14.1

 
$
3.5

 
$
10.6

Other restructuring costs
1.6

 
0.2

 
1.4

 
15.7

 
3.7

 
12.0

Flexible Products & Services
 
 
 
 
 
Other restructuring costs
1.2

 

 
1.2

 
1.2

 

 
1.2

 
$
16.9

 
$
3.7

 
$
13.2

v3.10.0.1
CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Total Net Assets of Flexible Packaging JV
The following table presents the Flexible Packaging JV total net assets:
(in millions)
January 31,
2019
 
October 31,
2018
Cash and cash equivalents
$
30.7

 
$
22.2

Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $0.6 in 2019 and $0.6 in 2018
50.3

 
53.2

Inventories
54.5

 
49.0

Properties, plants and equipment, net
29.1

 
28.8

Other assets
24.2

 
21.5

Total Assets
$
188.8

 
$
174.7

 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
30.9

 
$
29.0

Other liabilities
23.4

 
24.8

Total Liabilities
$
54.3

 
$
53.8

v3.10.0.1
LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
(in millions)
January 31, 2019
 
October 31, 2018
2017 Credit Agreement - Term Loan
$
270.0

 
$
277.5

Senior Notes due 2019
249.4

 
249.1

Senior Notes due 2021
227.8

 
226.5

Accounts receivable credit facilities
242.1

 
150.0

2017 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility
93.4

 
3.8

Other debt
0.8

 
0.7

 
1,083.5

 
907.6

Less current portion
18.8

 
18.8

Less deferred financing costs
4.2

 
4.7

Long-term debt, net
$
1,060.5

 
$
884.1

v3.10.0.1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents the fair value for those assets and (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018:
 
January 31, 2019
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement
 
 
(in millions)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Balance Sheet Location
Interest rate derivatives
$

 
$
10.6

 
$

 
$
10.6

 
Other current assets and other long-term assets
Interest rate derivatives

 
(2.2
)
 

 
(2.2
)
 
Other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities
Foreign exchange hedges

 
3.5

 

 
3.5

 
Other current assets
Foreign exchange hedges

 
(0.5
)
 

 
(0.5
)
 
Other current liabilities
Insurance annuity

 

 
20.5

 
20.5

 
Other long-term assets
Cross currency swap

 
5.8

 

 
5.8

 
Other current assets and other long-term assets
Total
$

 
$
17.2

 
$
20.5

 
$
37.7

 
 
 
October 31, 2018
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement
 
 
(in millions)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Balance Sheet Location
Interest rate derivatives
$

 
$
16.5

 
$

 
$
16.5

 
Other current assets and other long-term assets
Foreign exchange hedges

 
2.6

 

 
2.6

 
Other current assets
Foreign exchange hedges

 
(0.7
)
 

 
(0.7
)
 
Other current liabilities
Insurance annuity

 

 
20.4

 
20.4

 
Other long-term assets
Cross currency swap

 
5.2

 

 
5.2

 
Other current assets and other long-term assets
Total
$

 
$
23.6

 
$
20.4

 
$
44.0

 
 
Estimated Fair Values for the Company's Senior Notes and Assets Held by Special Purpose Entities
The following table presents the estimated fair values of the Company’s Senior Notes and Assets held by special purpose entities:
(in millions)
January 31,
2019
 
October 31,
2018
Senior Notes due 2019 estimated fair value
$
255.3

 
$
257.4

Senior Notes due 2021 estimated fair value
261.2

 
263.4

Assets held by special purpose entities estimated fair value
51.8

 
51.6

Summary of Quantitative about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used to Determine Fair Value of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used and Net Assets Held for Sale
The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of the impairment of long-lived assets held and used and net assets held for sale for the three months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018:
 
Quantitative Information about Level 3
Fair Value Measurements
(in millions)
Fair Value of
Impairment
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Unobservable
Input
 
Range of
Input
Values
January 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment of Net Assets Held for Sale
$
2.1

 
Indicative Bids
 
Indicative Bids
 
N/A
Total
$
2.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment of Long Lived Assets
$
2.9

 
Discounted Cash Flows
 
Discounted Cash Flows
 
N/A
Total
$
2.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
v3.10.0.1
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]  
Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost
The components of net periodic pension cost include the following:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
(in millions)
2019
 
2018
Service cost
$
2.5

 
$
3.3

Interest cost
5.2

 
4.6

Expected return on plan assets
(6.2
)
 
(6.1
)
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss
1.8

 
3.6

Net periodic pension costs
$
3.3

 
$
5.4

Components of Net Periodic Cost for Postretirement Benefits
The components of net periodic cost for post-retirement benefits include the following:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
(in millions)
2019
 
2018
Interest cost
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial gain
(0.4
)
 
(0.4
)
Net periodic benefit for post-retirement benefits
$
(0.3
)
 
$
(0.3
)
v3.10.0.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Computation of Class Based Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
The Company calculates EPS as follows:
Basic Class A EPS
=
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding
*
Undistributed Net Income
+
Class A Dividends Per Share
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding
Average Class A Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted Class A EPS
=
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding
*
Undistributed Net Income
+
Class A Dividends Per Share
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding
Average Diluted Class A Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic Class B EPS
=
60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding
*
Undistributed Net Income
+
Class B Dividends Per Share
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding
Average Class B Shares Outstanding
 
*Diluted Class B EPS calculation is identical to Basic Class B calculation
Computation of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted
The following table provides EPS information for each period, respectively:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
(in millions)
2019
 
2018
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.
$
29.7

 
$
56.5

Cash dividends
(25.7
)
 
(24.5
)
Undistributed net income (loss) attributable to Greif, Inc.
$
4.0

 
$
32.0

Summarization of Company's Class A and Class B Common and Treasury Shares
The following table summarizes the Company’s Class A and Class B common and treasury shares as of the specified dates:
 
Authorized
Shares
 
Issued
Shares
 
Outstanding
Shares
 
Treasury
Shares
January 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Common Stock
128,000,000

 
42,281,920

 
26,232,799

 
16,049,121

Class B Common Stock
69,120,000

 
34,560,000

 
22,007,725

 
12,552,275

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Common Stock
128,000,000

 
42,281,920

 
25,941,279

 
16,340,641

Class B Common Stock
69,120,000

 
34,560,000

 
22,007,725

 
12,552,275

Reconciliation of Shares Used to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of the shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 
2019
 
2018
Class A Common Stock:
 
 
 
Basic shares
25,991,433

 
25,845,758

Assumed conversion of restricted shares

 

Diluted shares
25,991,433

 
25,845,758

Class B Common Stock:
 
 
 
Basic and diluted shares
22,007,725

 
22,007,725

v3.10.0.1
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]  
Summary of Changes in Equity
The following table summarizes the changes in equity from October 31, 2018 to January 31, 2019 (Dollars in millions, shares in thousands):
 
Capital Stock
 
Treasury Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
 
Non
controlling
interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Common
Shares
 
Amount
 
Treasury
Shares
 
Amount
 
As of October 31, 2018
47,949

 
$
150.5

 
28,893

 
$
(135.4
)
 
$
1,469.8

 
$
(377.1
)
 
$
1,107.8

 
$
46.4

 
$
1,154.2

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
29.7

 
 
 
29.7

 
6.1

 
35.8

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
- Foreign currency translation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.2

 
4.2

 
1.0

 
5.2

- Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense of $1.9 million
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5.7
)
 
(5.7
)
 
 
 
(5.7
)
- Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(0.8
)
 
(0.8
)
 
 
 
(0.8
)
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
27.4

 
 
 
34.5

Adoption of ASU 2016-16
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2.1
)
 
 
 
(2.1
)
 
 
 
(2.1
)
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.2

 
 
 
0.2

 
 
 
0.2

Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(0.8
)
 
(0.8
)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.44 and $0.65 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(25.7
)
 
 
 
(25.7
)
 
 
 
(25.7
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(0.4
)
 
(0.4
)
Long-term incentive shares issued
292

 
11.0

 
(292
)
 
0.6

 
 
 
 
 
11.6

 
 
 
11.6

As of January 31, 2019
48,241

 
$
161.5

 
28,601

 
$
(134.8
)
 
$
1,471.9

 
$
(379.4
)
 
$
1,119.2

 
$
52.3

 
$
1,171.5

The following table summarizes the changes in equity from October 31, 2017 to January 31, 2018 (Dollars in millions, shares in thousands):
 
Capital Stock
 
Treasury Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
 
Non
controlling
interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Common
Shares
 
Amount
 
Treasury
Shares
 
Amount
 
As of October 31, 2017
47,843

 
$
144.2

 
28,999

 
$
(135.6
)
 
$
1,360.5

 
$
(358.2
)
 
$
1,010.9

 
$
36.6

 
$
1,047.5

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
56.5

 
 
 
56.5

 
3.6

 
60.1

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

- Foreign currency translation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
38.0

 
38.0

 
0.4

 
38.4

- Interest rate derivative, net of income tax expense of $2.1 million
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(0.6
)
 
4.5

 
3.9

 
 
 
3.9

- Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(0.9
)
 
(0.9
)
 
 
 
(0.9
)
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
97.5

 
 
 
101.5

Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1.4
)
 
 
 
(1.4
)
 
 
 
(1.4
)
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(1.1
)
 
(1.1
)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.42 and $0.62 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(24.5
)
 
 
 
(24.5
)
 
 
 
(24.5
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(0.5
)
 
(0.5
)
Long-term incentive shares issued
82

 
4.9

 
(82
)
 
0.1

 
 
 
 
 
5.0

 
 
 
5.0

As of January 31, 2018
47,925

 
$
149.1

 
28,917

 
$
(135.5
)
 
$
1,390.5

 
$
(316.6
)
 
$
1,087.5

 
$
39.0

 
$
1,126.5

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Derivative Financial Instruments
 
Minimum
Pension
Liability
Adjustment
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2018
$
(292.8
)
 
$
13.4

 
$
(97.7
)
 
$
(377.1
)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
4.2

 
(5.7
)
 
(0.8
)
 
(2.3
)
Current-period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
4.2

 
(5.7
)
 
(0.8
)
 
(2.3
)
Balance as of January 31, 2019
$
(288.6
)
 
$
7.7

 
$
(98.5
)
 
$
(379.4
)
The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended January 31, 2018:
(in millions)
Foreign Currency
Translation
 
Interest Rate Derivative
 
Minimum Pension
Liability Adjustment
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2017
$
(249.3
)
 
$
5.1

 
$
(114.0
)
 
$
(358.2
)
Other Comprehensive Income
38.0

 
4.5

 
(0.9
)
 
41.6

Current-period Other Comprehensive Income
38.0


4.5

 
(0.9
)
 
41.6

Balance as of January 31, 2018
$
(211.3
)

$
9.6

 
$
(114.9
)
 
$
(316.6
)
v3.10.0.1
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas
The following table presents net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three months ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
United States
 
Europe, Middle East and Africa
 
Asia Pacific and Other Americas
 
Total
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
225.4

 
$
251.9

 
$
120.6

 
$
597.9

Paper Packaging & Services
217.3

 

 

 
217.3

Flexible Products & Services
8.2

 
59.2

 
7.7

 
75.1

Land Management
6.7

 

 

 
6.7

Total net sales
$
457.6

 
$
311.1

 
$
128.3

 
$
897.0


The following table presents net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three months ended January 31, 2018:
(in millions)
United States
 
Europe, Middle East and Africa
 
Asia Pacific and Other Americas
 
Total
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
214.5

 
$
266.3

 
$
134.6

 
$
615.4

Paper Packaging & Services
203.8

 

 

 
203.8

Flexible Products & Services
8.1

 
64.8

 
7.1

 
80.0

Land Management
6.5

 

 

 
6.5

Total net sales
$
432.9

 
$
331.1

 
$
141.7

 
$
905.7

Segment Information
The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
(in millions)
2019
 
2018
Operating profit:
 
 
 
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
23.3

 
$
31.2

Paper Packaging & Services
35.3

 
27.9

Flexible Products & Services
6.0

 
3.2

Land Management
2.6

 
3.2

Total operating profit
$
67.2

 
$
65.5

 
 
 
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
 
 
 
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
19.7

 
$
20.6

Paper Packaging & Services
8.8

 
8.3

Flexible Products & Services
1.7

 
1.8

Land Management
1.1

 
1.0

Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense
$
31.3

 
$
31.7

Properties, Plants and Equipment, Net by Geographical Area
The following table presents total assets by segment and total properties, plants and equipment, net by geographic area:
(in millions)
January 31,
2019
 
October 31,
2018
Assets:
 
 
 
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
$
2,067.3

 
$
1,963.0

Paper Packaging & Services
486.0

 
474.3

Flexible Products & Services
159.7

 
153.9

Land Management
347.4

 
347.2

Total segments
3,060.4

 
2,938.4

Corporate and other
239.8

 
256.4

Total assets
$
3,300.2

 
$
3,194.8

 
 
 
 
Properties, plants and equipment, net:
 
 
 
United States
$
789.7

 
$
796.3

Europe, Middle East and Africa
275.6

 
276.9

Asia Pacific and other Americas
117.8

 
118.7

Total properties, plants and equipment, net
$
1,183.1

 
$
1,191.9

v3.10.0.1
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Rollforward of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
The following table summarizes the change in mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Mandatorily
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
Balance as of October 31, 2018
$
8.6

Current period mark to redemption value
(0.2
)
Balance as of January 31, 2019
$
8.4

Redeemable noncontrolling interests are reflected in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets at redemption value. The following table summarizes the change in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended January 31, 2019:
(in millions)
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
Balance as of October 31, 2018
$
35.5

Current period mark to redemption value
(0.2
)
Repurchase of redeemable shareholder interest
(11.9
)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest share of income and other
0.8

Dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest and other
(0.3
)
Balance as of January 31, 2019
$
23.9

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Detail)
$ in Millions
Oct. 31, 2018
USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
Adoption of ASU 2016-16, reclassification $ 2.1
Prepaid Expenses | Accounting Standards Update 2016-16  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
Adoption of ASU 2016-16, reclassification 15.1
Deferred Tax Assets | Accounting Standards Update 2016-16  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
Adoption of ASU 2016-16, reclassification (13.0)
Retained Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2016-16  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
Adoption of ASU 2016-16, reclassification $ 2.1
v3.10.0.1
SALE OF NON-UNITED STATES ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Additional Information (Detail)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2019
EUR (€)
Jan. 31, 2019
SGD ($)
Oct. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Finance Receivable Transferred To Held For Sale [Line Items]        
Long-term debt $ 1,083,500,000     $ 907,600,000
Minimum percentage of eligible receivables related with bank funds initial purchase price 75.00%      
Maximum percentage of eligible receivables related with bank funds initial purchase price 90.00%      
European RPA        
Finance Receivable Transferred To Held For Sale [Line Items]        
Financing receivable maximum amount under receivable purchase agreement $ 114,300,000.0 € 100,000,000    
Singapore RPA        
Finance Receivable Transferred To Held For Sale [Line Items]        
Financing receivable maximum amount under receivable purchase agreement 11,100,000.0   $ 15,000,000.0  
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities | Foreign Line of Credit        
Finance Receivable Transferred To Held For Sale [Line Items]        
Long-term debt $ 92,100,000      
v3.10.0.1
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE AND DISPOSALS OF PROPERTIES, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Detail)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
asset_group
Jan. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2018
asset_group
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]      
Gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net $ (0.9) $ (4.6)  
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services      
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]      
Number of assets groups with assets and liabilities held for sale (asset group) | asset_group 2   2
Gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net $ (0.3) (3.4)  
Paper Packaging & Services      
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]      
Gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net (0.1)    
Land Management      
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]      
Gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net $ (0.5) $ (1.2)  
v3.10.0.1
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
October 31, 2018 $ 776.0
Currency translation 2.2
January 31, 2019 778.2
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
October 31, 2018 716.5
Currency translation 2.2
January 31, 2019 718.7
Paper Packaging & Services  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
October 31, 2018 59.5
Currency translation 0.0
January 31, 2019 $ 59.5
v3.10.0.1
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Amortization of intangible assets $ 3.7 $ 3.8
Amortization expense, 2019 14.6  
Future amortization expense, 2020 14.1  
Future amortization expense, 2021 12.5  
Future amortization expense, 2022 8.7  
Future amortization expense, 2023 $ 7.5  
v3.10.0.1
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Summary of Carrying Amount of Net Other Intangible Assets by Class (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets $ 208.6 $ 207.6
Accumulated Amortization 131.2 127.0
Net Intangible Assets 77.4 80.6
Net Intangible Assets 77.4 80.6
Customer relationships    
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets 162.9 162.2
Accumulated Amortization 109.3 105.8
Net Intangible Assets 53.6 56.4
Trademarks and patents    
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets 11.0 10.9
Accumulated Amortization 5.3 5.1
Net Intangible Assets 5.7 5.8
Other    
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets 21.4 21.2
Accumulated Amortization 16.6 16.1
Net Intangible Assets 4.8 5.1
Trademarks and patents    
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite lived intangible assets $ 13.3 $ 13.3
v3.10.0.1
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Restructuring Reserve Balances (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 4.4  
Costs incurred and charged to expense 3.7 $ 4.1
Costs paid or otherwise settled (4.6)  
Ending balance 3.5  
Employee Separation Costs    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 4.2  
Costs incurred and charged to expense 3.5  
Costs paid or otherwise settled (4.4)  
Ending balance 3.3  
Other Costs    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 0.2  
Costs incurred and charged to expense 0.2  
Costs paid or otherwise settled (0.2)  
Ending balance $ 0.2  
v3.10.0.1
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges $ 3.7 $ 4.1  
Amounts remaining to be incurred 13.2   $ 18.6
Employee Separation Costs      
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges 3.5    
Other Costs      
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges $ 0.2    
v3.10.0.1
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Amounts Expected to be Incurred, Amounts Incurred, and Amounts Remaining to Be Incurred (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred $ 16.9    
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019 3.7 $ 4.1  
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 13.2   $ 18.6
Employee Separation Costs      
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019 3.5    
Other Costs      
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019 0.2    
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services      
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 15.7    
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019 3.7    
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 12.0    
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services | Employee Separation Costs      
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 14.1    
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019 3.5    
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 10.6    
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services | Other Costs      
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 1.6    
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019 0.2    
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 1.4    
Flexible Products & Services      
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 1.2    
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019 0.0    
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 1.2    
Flexible Products & Services | Other Costs      
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]      
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 1.2    
Amounts Incurred During the three month period ended January 31, 2019 0.0    
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred $ 1.2    
v3.10.0.1
CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2017
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 84.5 $ 94.3 $ 94.2 $ 142.3
Properties, plants and equipment, net 1,183.1   1,191.9  
Restricted bank financial instruments under Buyer SPE 50.9   50.9  
Interest income of Buyer SPE 0.6      
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (6.1) (3.6)    
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary        
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents 30.7   22.2  
Properties, plants and equipment, net 29.1   28.8  
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests $ 3.3 1.1    
Buyer Spe        
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]        
Ownership interest 0.00%      
STA Timber        
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]        
Debt instrument, principal outstanding $ 43.3   43.3  
Interest expense 0.6 $ 0.6    
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary        
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents 2.1   2.8  
Properties, plants and equipment, net $ 7.9   $ 7.2  
v3.10.0.1
CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES - Total Net Assets of Flexible Packaging JV (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Jan. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2017
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 84.5 $ 94.2 $ 94.3 $ 142.3
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $0.6 in 2019 and $0.6 in 2018 561.4 456.7    
Properties, plants and equipment, net 1,183.1 1,191.9    
Total Assets 50.9 50.9    
Accounts payable 377.0 403.8    
Total Liabilities 43.3 43.3    
Allowance of trade accounts receivable 5.7 4.2    
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary        
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents 30.7 22.2    
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $0.6 in 2019 and $0.6 in 2018 50.3 53.2    
Inventories 54.5 49.0    
Properties, plants and equipment, net 29.1 28.8    
Other assets 24.2 21.5    
Total Assets 188.8 174.7    
Accounts payable 30.9 29.0    
Other liabilities 23.4 24.8    
Total Liabilities 54.3 53.8    
Allowance of trade accounts receivable $ 0.6 $ 0.6    
v3.10.0.1
LONG-TERM DEBT - Summary of Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 1,083.5 $ 907.6
Less current portion 18.8 18.8
Less deferred financing costs 4.2 4.7
Long-term debt 1,060.5 884.1
2017 Credit Agreement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 363.4  
Senior Notes due 2019    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Less deferred financing costs 0.2  
Other debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 0.8 0.7
Term Loan | 2017 Credit Agreement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 270.0 277.5
Domestic Line of Credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 242.1 150.0
Revolving Credit Facility | 2017 Credit Agreement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 93.4 3.8
Less current portion 18.8  
Less deferred financing costs 3.9  
Long-term debt 344.6  
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2019    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 249.4 249.1
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2021    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 227.8 $ 226.5
v3.10.0.1
LONG-TERM DEBT - Credit Agreement (Detail)
3 Months Ended
Nov. 03, 2016
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Feb. 09, 2007
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Less deferred financing costs   $ 4,200,000 $ 4,700,000    
Long-term debt   1,083,500,000 907,600,000    
Current portion of long-term debt   18,800,000 18,800,000    
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities   $ 1,060,500,000 884,100,000    
2017 Credit Agreement          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt issued       $ 300,000,000.0  
Optional additional borrowing capacity       550,000,000  
Leverage ratio, adjusted EBITDA   4.00      
Leverage ratio, adjusted EBITDA during collateral release period   3.75      
Interest coverage ratio, adjusted EBITDA   3.00      
Long-term debt   $ 363,400,000      
Weighted average interest rate   3.44%      
Actual interest rate   3.37%      
Senior Notes One          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt issued         $ 300,000,000
Interest of senior notes         6.75%
Revolving Credit Facility | 2017 Credit Agreement          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity       800,000,000  
Reduction in outstanding letter of credit   $ 12,900,000      
Less deferred financing costs   3,900,000      
Long-term debt   93,400,000 $ 3,800,000    
Current portion of long-term debt   18,800,000      
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities   344,600,000      
Line of Credit | Prior Credit Agreement          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity       $ 1,000,000,000  
Current borrowing available   $ 693,700,000      
Repayments of senior debt and debt restructuring costs $ 208,000,000        
v3.10.0.1
LONG-TERM DEBT - Senior Notes (Detail)
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Jul. 15, 2011
EUR (€)
Jul. 28, 2009
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt issuance costs, net $ 4,200,000 $ 4,700,000    
Long-term debt 1,083,500,000 907,600,000    
Senior Notes due 2019        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt issued       $ 250,000,000
Interest of senior notes       7.75%
Debt issuance costs, net 200,000      
Senior Notes due 2021        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt issued | €     € 200,000,000  
Interest of senior notes     7.375%  
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2019        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term debt 249,400,000 249,100,000    
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2021        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term debt $ 227,800,000 $ 226,500,000    
v3.10.0.1
LONG-TERM DEBT - United States, Internantional Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility (Detail) - USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Sep. 26, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt $ 1,083,500,000 $ 907,600,000  
Less deferred financing costs 4,200,000 4,700,000  
Domestic Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 242,100,000 $ 150,000,000  
Accounts receivable credit facilities | Domestic Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 150,000,000.0
Long-term debt 150,000,000    
Less deferred financing costs $ 100,000    
v3.10.0.1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) $ 37.7 $ 44.0
Interest rate derivatives | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 10.6 16.5
Interest rate derivatives | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) (2.2)  
Foreign exchange hedges | Other current assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 3.5 2.6
Foreign exchange hedges | Other current liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) (0.5) (0.7)
Insurance annuity | Other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 20.5 20.4
Cross currency swap | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 5.8 5.2
Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Interest rate derivatives | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Interest rate derivatives | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0  
Level 1 | Foreign exchange hedges | Other current assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Foreign exchange hedges | Other current liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Insurance annuity | Other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Cross currency swap | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 17.2 23.6
Level 2 | Interest rate derivatives | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 10.6 16.5
Level 2 | Interest rate derivatives | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) (2.2)  
Level 2 | Foreign exchange hedges | Other current assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 3.5 2.6
Level 2 | Foreign exchange hedges | Other current liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) (0.5) (0.7)
Level 2 | Insurance annuity | Other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 2 | Cross currency swap | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 5.8 5.2
Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 20.5 20.4
Level 3 | Interest rate derivatives | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 3 | Interest rate derivatives | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0  
Level 3 | Foreign exchange hedges | Other current assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 3 | Foreign exchange hedges | Other current liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 0.0 0.0
Level 3 | Insurance annuity | Other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) 20.5 20.4
Level 3 | Cross currency swap | Other current assets and other long-term assets    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair value of assets (liabilities) $ 0.0 $ 0.0
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Additional Information (Detail)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
asset_group
Jan. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Mar. 11, 2019
USD ($)
Derivative
Oct. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Mar. 06, 2018
USD ($)
Feb. 01, 2017
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Gains (losses) recorded under fair value contracts $ (800,000) $ 500,000          
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency derivatives, net, before tax (3,000,000) 3,100,000          
Interest expense, net 11,700,000 13,300,000          
Recognized asset impairment charges 2,100,000 2,900,000          
Impairment of long-lived assets held-for-use $ 0 2,900,000          
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services | Assets Held And Used              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Number of impaired assets held and used (asset group) | asset_group 1            
Recognized amount of additional impairment related to assets and liabilities held and used $ 2,100,000            
Interest Rate Swap | Cash Flow Hedging              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Debt issued           $ 300,000,000.0 $ 300,000,000.0
Interest rate           1.194%  
Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income 900,000 $ (200,000)          
Gain to be reclassified within next twelve months 3,900,000            
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Notional amount 185,800,000.0     $ 194,400,000.0      
Cross currency swap              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Notional amount         $ 100,000,000.0    
Derivative, fixed interest rate         2.352%    
Interest expense, net $ 600,000            
Subsequent Event | Interest Rate Swap | Cash Flow Hedging              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Number of interest rate derivatives held | Derivative     4        
Notional amount     $ 866,700,000        
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Subsequent Event | Interest Rate Swap | Cash Flow Hedging              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Weighted average interest rate     2.50%        
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Estimated Fair Values for the Company's Senior Notes and Assets Held by Special Purpose Entities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]    
Assets held by special purpose entities $ 50.9 $ 50.9
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement    
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]    
Assets held by special purpose entities 51.8 51.6
Senior Notes due 2019 | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement    
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]    
Estimated fair value 255.3 257.4
Senior Notes due 2021 | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement    
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]    
Estimated fair value $ 261.2 $ 263.4
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Summary of Significant Unobservable Inputs Used to Determine Fair Value Long-Lived Assets Held and Used (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] (Deprecated 2018-01-31)    
Impairment of Long Lived Assets $ 0 $ 2,900,000
Non-cash asset impairment charges 2,100,000 2,900,000
Level 3    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] (Deprecated 2018-01-31)    
Non-cash asset impairment charges 2,100,000 2,900,000
Level 3 | Indicative Bids | Land and Building    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] (Deprecated 2018-01-31)    
Impairment of Net Assets Held for Sale $ 2,100,000  
Level 3 | Discounted Cash Flows | Machinery and Equipment    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] (Deprecated 2018-01-31)    
Impairment of Long Lived Assets   $ 2,900,000
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INCOME TAXES (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 change in tax rate, benefit $ (72.0)    
Tax cuts and jobs act of 2017, transition tax liability     $ 52.8
Tax cuts and jobs act of 2017, incomplete accounting, change in tax rate, deferred tax liability, provisional income tax benefit 55.1    
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, income tax Benefit, foreign currency loss 1.7    
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, income tax expense (benefit) (18.6)    
Income tax expense $ (20.0) $ 15.6  
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POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Service cost $ 2.5 $ 3.3
Interest cost 5.2 4.6
Expected return on plan assets (6.2) (6.1)
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss 1.8 3.6
Net periodic costs (benefits) for pension and post-retirement benefits 3.3 5.4
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Interest cost 0.1 0.1
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss (0.4) (0.4)
Net periodic costs (benefits) for pension and post-retirement benefits $ (0.3) $ (0.3)
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POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]    
Company's pension contributions $ 3.7 $ 6.8
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CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES (Detail)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2017
facility
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Site Contingency [Line Items]      
Number of reconditioning facilities subject to litigation | facility 3    
Environmental liability reserves   $ 6.3 $ 6.8
European Drum Facilities      
Site Contingency [Line Items]      
Environmental liability reserves   3.6 3.7
Life Cycle Management and Recycling Facilities      
Site Contingency [Line Items]      
Environmental liability reserves   0.2 0.2
Owned by Other Company      
Site Contingency [Line Items]      
Environmental liability reserves   0.5 0.9
Other Facilities      
Site Contingency [Line Items]      
Environmental liability reserves   2.0 2.0
Wrongful Termination Lawsuits | Pending Litigation      
Site Contingency [Line Items]      
Estimated liability recorded for legal proceedings   $ 1.6 $ 2.0
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EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional Information (Detail) - shares
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2017
Class A Common Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Percentage of shares outstanding used in two class method calculation 40.00%  
Class B Common Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Percentage of shares outstanding used in two class method calculation 60.00%  
Board Of Director Authorized    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Number of shares authorized to be purchased (shares) 4,703,487  
Stock Repurchase Committee Authorized    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Repurchase of common stock (shares) 0 2,000
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EARNINGS PER SHARE - Computation of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS    
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 29.7 $ 56.5
Cash dividends (25.7) (24.5)
Undistributed net income (loss) attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 4.0 $ 32.0
v3.10.0.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Summarization of Company's Class A and Class B Common and Treasury Shares (Detail) - shares
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Class A Common Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Authorized Shares 128,000,000 128,000,000
Issued Shares 42,281,920 42,281,920
Outstanding Shares 26,232,799 25,941,279
Treasury Shares 16,049,121 16,340,641
Class B Common Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Authorized Shares 69,120,000 69,120,000
Issued Shares 34,560,000 34,560,000
Outstanding Shares 22,007,725 22,007,725
Treasury Shares 12,552,275 12,552,275
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EARNINGS PER SHARE - Reconciliation of Shares Used to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - shares
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Class A Common Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Basic shares 25,991,433 25,845,758
Assumed conversion of restricted shares 0 0
Diluted shares 25,991,433 25,845,758
Class B Common Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Basic shares 22,000,000 22,000,000
Diluted shares 22,000,000 22,000,000
Basic and diluted shares 22,007,725 22,007,725
v3.10.0.1
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Summary of Changes in Equity (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2018
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 1,154.2 $ 1,047.5  
Net income 35.8 60.1  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation 5.2 38.4  
Derivative financial instruments (5.7) 3.9  
Minimum pension liabilities (0.8) (0.9)  
Comprehensive income 34.5 101.5  
Adoption of ASU 2016-16     $ (2.1)
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest 0.2 (1.4)  
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests (0.8) (1.1)  
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.44 and $0.65 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively) (25.7) (24.5)  
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests (0.4) (0.5)  
Long-term incentive shares issued 11.6 5.0  
Ending balance 1,171.5 1,126.5  
Other comprehensive income (loss), derivatives qualifying as hedges, tax $ 1.9 $ 2.1  
Capital Stock      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (shares) 47,949 47,843  
Beginning balance $ 150.5 $ 144.2  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Long-term incentive shares issued (shares) 292 82  
Long-term incentive shares issued $ 11.0 $ 4.9  
Ending balance $ 161.5 $ 149.1  
Ending balance (shares) 48,241 47,925  
Treasury Stock      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (shares) 28,893 28,999  
Beginning balance $ (135.4) $ (135.6)  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Long-term incentive shares issued (shares) 292 82  
Long-term incentive shares issued $ 0.6 $ 0.1  
Ending balance $ (134.8) $ (135.5)  
Ending balance (shares) 28,601 28,917  
Retained Earnings      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 1,469.8 $ 1,360.5  
Net income 29.7 56.5  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Derivative financial instruments   (0.6)  
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest 0.2 (1.4)  
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.44 and $0.65 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively) (25.7) (24.5)  
Ending balance 1,471.9 1,390.5  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (377.1) (358.2)  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation 4.2 38.0  
Derivative financial instruments (5.7) 4.5  
Minimum pension liabilities (0.8) (0.9)  
Ending balance (379.4) (316.6)  
Greif, Inc. Equity      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 1,107.8 1,010.9  
Net income 29.7 56.5  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation 4.2 38.0  
Derivative financial instruments (5.7) 3.9  
Minimum pension liabilities (0.8) (0.9)  
Comprehensive income 27.4 97.5  
Adoption of ASU 2016-16     (2.1)
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest 0.2 (1.4)  
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.44 and $0.65 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively) (25.7) (24.5)  
Long-term incentive shares issued 11.6 5.0  
Ending balance 1,119.2 1,087.5  
Non controlling interests      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 46.4 36.6  
Net income 6.1 3.6  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation 1.0 0.4  
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests (0.8) (1.1)  
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests (0.4) (0.5)  
Ending balance $ 52.3 $ 39.0  
Class A Common Stock      
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Dividends (in usd per share) $ 0.44 $ 0.42  
Class B Common Stock      
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Dividends (in usd per share) $ 0.65 $ 0.62  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 | Retained Earnings      
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Adoption of ASU 2016-16     $ (2.1)
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EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ (1,154.2) $ (1,047.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1.3) 41.4
Ending balance (1,171.5) (1,126.5)
Foreign Currency Translation    
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 292.8 249.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 4.2 38.0
Ending balance 288.6 211.3
Derivative Financial Instruments    
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance (13.4) (5.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (5.7) 4.5
Ending balance (7.7) (9.6)
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment    
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance (97.7) 114.0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (0.8) (0.9)
Ending balance (98.5) 114.9
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)    
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 377.1 358.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (2.3) 41.6
Ending balance $ 379.4 $ 316.6
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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Detail)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 8
Number of reportable business segment 4
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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 897.0 $ 905.7
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 597.9 615.4
Paper Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 217.3 203.8
Flexible Products & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 75.1 80.0
Land Management    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 6.7 6.5
United States    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 457.6 432.9
United States | Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 225.4 214.5
United States | Paper Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 217.3 203.8
United States | Flexible Products & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 8.2 8.1
United States | Land Management    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 6.7 6.5
Europe, Middle East and Africa    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 311.1 331.1
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 251.9 266.3
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Paper Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 0.0 0.0
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Flexible Products & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 59.2 64.8
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Land Management    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 0.0 0.0
Asia Pacific and Other Americas    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 128.3 141.7
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 120.6 134.6
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Paper Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 0.0 0.0
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Flexible Products & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales 7.7 7.1
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Land Management    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 0.0 $ 0.0
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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Segment Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total operating profit (loss) $ 67.2 $ 65.5
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 31.3 31.7
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total operating profit (loss) 23.3 31.2
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 19.7 20.6
Paper Packaging & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total operating profit (loss) 35.3 27.9
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 8.8 8.3
Flexible Products & Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total operating profit (loss) 6.0 3.2
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 1.7 1.8
Land Management    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total operating profit (loss) 2.6 3.2
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense $ 1.1 $ 1.0
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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Properties, Plants and Equipment, Net by Geographical Area (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets $ 3,300.2 $ 3,194.8
Total properties, plants and equipment, net 1,183.1 1,191.9
United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total properties, plants and equipment, net 789.7 796.3
Europe, Middle East and Africa    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total properties, plants and equipment, net 275.6 276.9
Asia Pacific and Other Americas    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total properties, plants and equipment, net 117.8 118.7
Operating Segments    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets 3,060.4 2,938.4
Operating Segments | Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets 2,067.3 1,963.0
Operating Segments | Paper Packaging & Services    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets 486.0 474.3
Operating Segments | Flexible Products & Services    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets 159.7 153.9
Operating Segments | Land Management    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets 347.4 347.2
Corporate and other    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets $ 239.8 $ 256.4
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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS - Rollforward of Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Detail)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity [Roll Forward]  
October 31, 2018 $ 35.5
Current period mark to redemption value (0.2)
January 31, 2019 23.9
Container Life Cycle Management LLC  
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity [Roll Forward]  
October 31, 2018 8.6
Current period mark to redemption value (0.2)
January 31, 2019 $ 8.4
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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
joint_venture
Jan. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Payments for repurchase of redeemable moncontrolling interest $ 11.9 $ 0.0
Paper Packaging & Services    
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Number of joint ventures | joint_venture 2  
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services    
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Number of joint ventures | joint_venture 1  
Owner One | Paper Packaging & Services    
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Payments for repurchase of redeemable moncontrolling interest $ 10.1  
Owner Two | Paper Packaging & Services    
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Payments for repurchase of redeemable moncontrolling interest $ 1.8  
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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS - Rollforward of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2018
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity [Roll Forward]    
October 31, 2018 $ 35.5  
Current period mark to redemption value (0.2)  
Repurchase of redeemable shareholder interest (11.9)  
Redeemable noncontrolling interest share of income and other 0.8 $ 1.1
Dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest and other (0.3)  
January 31, 2019 $ 23.9  
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Detail)
Feb. 11, 2019
USD ($)
subsidiary
Jul. 28, 2009
USD ($)
Senior Notes due 2019    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Debt issued   $ 250,000,000
Interest of senior notes   7.75%
Caraustar | Subsequent Event    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Number of subsidiaries in merger agreement | subsidiary 2  
Purchase price $ 1,800,000,000  
Caraustar | Subsequent Event | Senior Note Due 2027    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Debt issued $ 500,000,000.0  
Interest of senior notes 6.50%  
Caraustar | Subsequent Event | Secured Term Loan A-1 Facility    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Debt issued $ 1,275,000,000.0  
Caraustar | Subsequent Event | Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Debt issued 400,000,000.0  
Caraustar | Subsequent Event | Senior Notes due 2019    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Debt issued 250,000,000.0  
Caraustar | Revolving Credit Facility | Subsequent Event | Multicurrency Facility    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Maximum borrowing capacity 600,000,000.0  
Caraustar | Revolving Credit Facility | Subsequent Event | U.S. Dollar Facility    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 200,000,000.0