GREIF, INC, 10-Q filed on 6/9/2022
Quarterly Report
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Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Jun. 06, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2022  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-00566  
Entity Registrant Name GREIF, INC  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 31-4388903  
Entity Address, Address Line One 425 Winter Road  
Entity Address, City or Town Delaware  
Entity Address, State or Province OH  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43015  
City Area Code 740  
Local Phone Number 549-6000  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2022  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Central Index Key 0000043920  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31  
Class A Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock  
Trading Symbol GEF  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   26,627,738
Class B Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Class B Common Stock  
Trading Symbol GEF-B  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   22,007,725
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Net sales $ 1,667.3 $ 1,340.6 $ 3,231.6 $ 2,487.1
Cost of products sold 1,328.6 1,074.7 2,603.2 2,009.0
Gross profit 338.7 265.9 628.4 478.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses 147.4 146.8 299.0 281.1
Restructuring charges 3.7 12.0 7.2 15.1
Timberland gains 0.0 (95.7) 0.0 (95.7)
Integration related costs 2.0 1.8 3.6 3.8
Non-cash asset impairment charges 0.0 0.2 62.4 1.5
(Gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net (0.3) 0.1 (1.7) 1.7
(Gain) loss on disposal of businesses, net   0.1 (4.2) 0.0
Operating profit 190.1 200.6 262.1 270.6
Interest expense, net 13.2 26.7 30.3 51.9
Debt extinguishment charges 25.4 0.0 25.4 0.0
Non-cash pension settlement charges 0.0 0.1 0.0 8.6
Other (income) expense, net (4.4) 2.8 (2.4) 2.8
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net 155.9 171.0 208.8 207.3
Income tax expense 29.9 17.3 65.5 23.4
Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax (0.7) (0.3) (2.0) (1.0)
Net income 126.7 154.0 145.3 184.9
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (1.6) (4.2) (9.9) (11.7)
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 125.1 $ 149.8 $ 135.4 $ 173.2
Class A Common Stock        
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:        
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share) $ 2.11 $ 2.51 $ 2.28 $ 2.91
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:        
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share) $ 2.09 $ 2.51 $ 2.27 $ 2.91
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 26,618,116 26,544,197 26,596,024 26,500,134
Diluted (in shares) 26,813,014 26,664,247 26,776,546 26,602,750
Cash dividends declared per common share:        
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) $ 0.46 $ 0.44 $ 0.92 $ 0.88
Class B Common Stock        
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:        
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share) 3.15 3.77 3.40 4.36
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:        
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share) $ 3.15 $ 3.77 $ 3.40 $ 4.36
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725
Diluted (in shares) 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725
Cash dividends declared per common share:        
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) $ 0.69 $ 0.66 $ 1.37 $ 1.31
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 126.7 $ 154.0 $ 145.3 $ 184.9
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:        
Foreign currency translation [1] 64.1 6.6 32.6 34.2
Derivative financial instruments 24.1 9.5 35.9 11.4
Minimum pension liabilities 3.4 24.4 6.5 47.1
Other comprehensive income (loss) 91.6 40.5 75.0 92.7
Comprehensive income 218.3 194.5 220.3 277.6
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 0.3 2.2 4.3 12.3
Comprehensive income attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 218.0 $ 192.3 $ 216.0 $ 265.3
[1] Three and six months ended April 30, 2022 balances include $113.1 million release of foreign currency translation from business divestment.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Apr. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 108.7 $ 124.6
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance 880.3 889.5
Inventories:    
Raw materials 382.5 390.7
Work-in-process 0.0 1.5
Finished goods 92.3 107.0
Assets held for sale 1.7 6.9
Prepaid expenses 55.0 54.0
Other current assets 96.3 89.9
Total current assets 1,616.8 1,664.1
Long-term assets    
Goodwill 1,482.8 1,515.4
Other intangible assets, net of amortization 611.5 648.4
Deferred tax assets 13.7 16.3
Pension asset 58.6 39.9
Operating lease assets 261.7 289.4
Other long-term assets 146.3 121.1
Total long term assets 2,574.6 2,630.5
Properties, plants and equipment    
Timber properties, net of depletion 227.4 224.6
Land 157.3 161.9
Buildings 525.7 543.8
Machinery and equipment 1,990.3 2,042.3
Capital projects in progress 119.4 137.2
Properties, plants and equipment, gross 3,020.1 3,109.8
Accumulated depreciation (1,588.6) (1,588.6)
Properties, plants and equipment, net 1,431.5 1,521.2
Total assets 5,622.9 5,815.8
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable 619.8 704.5
Accrued payroll and employee benefits 130.4 160.3
Restructuring reserves 14.1 20.3
Current portion of long-term debt 80.8 120.3
Short-term borrowings 27.8 50.5
Liabilities held for sale 0.6 0.9
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 50.1 54.0
Other current liabilities 198.3 203.3
Total current liabilities 1,121.9 1,314.1
Long-term liabilities    
Long-term debt 1,991.3 2,054.8
Operating lease liabilities 215.6 239.5
Deferred tax liabilities 330.5 318.0
Pension liabilities 70.9 78.3
Postretirement benefit obligations 10.8 11.0
Contingent liabilities and environmental reserves 20.3 19.5
Long-term income tax payable 27.8 27.8
Other long-term liabilities 97.6 153.1
Total long-term liabilities 2,764.8 2,902.0
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 17.8 24.1
Equity    
Common stock, without par value 186.0 179.3
Treasury stock, at cost (134.0) (134.1)
Retained earnings 1,910.3 1,825.6
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:    
Foreign currency translation (257.2) (295.4)
Derivative financial instruments 32.3 (3.6)
Minimum pension liabilities (51.0) (57.5)
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders' equity 1,686.4 1,514.3
Noncontrolling interests 32.0 61.3
Total shareholders' equity 1,718.4 1,575.6
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 5,622.9 $ 5,815.8
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 145.3 $ 184.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 114.0 118.1
Non-cash asset impairment charges 62.4 1.5
Non-cash pension settlement charges 0.0 8.6
Loss (gain) on disposals of properties, plants and equipment, net (1.7) 1.7
Gain on disposals of businesses, net (4.2) 0.0
Timberland gains 0.0 (95.7)
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss (5.1) 0.9
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 1.1 (41.5)
Debt extinguishment charges 22.6 0.0
Non-cash lease expense 15.1 26.1
Other, net 0.7 (0.5)
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in certain assets and liabilities:    
Trade accounts receivable (87.4) (98.4)
Inventories (56.2) (71.4)
Accounts payable 22.4 125.8
Restructuring reserves (4.9) (0.2)
Operating leases (16.0) (29.5)
Pension and post-retirement benefit liabilities (19.8) (11.9)
Other, net (26.7) 45.3
Net cash provided by operating activities 161.6 163.8
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of properties, plants and equipment (75.0) (57.7)
Purchases of and investments in timber properties (5.1) (2.5)
Proceeds from the sale of timberlands 0.0 145.1
Collections of receivables held in special purpose entities 0.0 50.9
Payments for issuance of loans receivable 0.0 (15.0)
Proceeds from the sale of properties, plants, equipment and other assets 8.3 0.0
Proceeds from the sale of businesses 139.2 0.0
Other, net (4.7) (2.5)
Net cash provided by investing activities 62.7 118.3
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 3,026.5 744.6
Payments on long-term debt (3,122.7) (990.1)
Proceeds (payments) on short-term borrowings, net (16.1) 15.2
Proceeds from trade accounts receivable credit facility 1.9 61.6
Payments on trade accounts receivable credit facility (1.9) (18.3)
Payments for liabilities held in special purpose entities 0.0 (43.3)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders (54.6) (52.2)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests (9.4) (4.9)
Payments for debt extinguishment and issuance costs (20.8) 0.0
Net cash used in financing activities (197.1) (287.4)
Effects of exchange rates on cash (43.1) 9.8
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (15.9) 4.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 124.6 105.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 108.7 $ 110.4
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
Total
Executive
Directors
Greif, Inc. Equity
Greif, Inc. Equity
Executive
Greif, Inc. Equity
Directors
Capital Stock
Capital Stock
Executive
Capital Stock
Directors
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock
Executive
Treasury Stock
Directors
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Non controlling Interests
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2020             48,450     28,392          
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2020 $ 1,200.7     $ 1,152.2     $ 170.2     $ (134.4)     $ 1,543.9 $ (427.5) $ 48.5
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                              
Net income 184.9     173.2                 173.2   11.7
Other comprehensive income (loss):                              
Foreign currency translation 34.2 [1]     33.6                   33.6 0.6
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense/benefit 11.4     11.4                   11.4  
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax expense/benefit 47.1     47.1                   47.1  
Comprehensive income 277.6     265.3                      
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest and other 1.2     1.2                 1.2    
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests (0.8)                           (0.8)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders (52.2)     (52.2)                 (52.2)    
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other (4.5)                           (4.5)
Long-term incentive shares issued (in shares)             80     (80)          
Long-term incentive shares issued 4.1     4.1     $ 3.9     $ 0.2          
Share based compensation 2.2     2.2     $ 2.2                
Restricted stock (in shares)               3 26   (3) (26)      
Restricted stock   $ 0.1 $ 1.3   $ 0.1 $ 1.3   $ 0.1 $ 1.2     $ 0.1      
Ending balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2021             48,559     28,283          
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2021 1,429.7     1,374.2     $ 177.6     $ (134.1)     1,666.1 (335.4) 55.5
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2021             48,533     28,309          
Beginning balance at Jan. 31, 2021 1,262.6     1,205.3     $ 175.4     $ (134.2)     1,542.0 (377.9) 57.3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                              
Net income 154.0     149.8                 149.8   4.2
Other comprehensive income (loss):                              
Foreign currency translation 6.6 [1]     8.6                   8.6 (2.0)
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense/benefit 9.5     9.5                   9.5  
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax expense/benefit 24.4     24.4                   24.4  
Comprehensive income 194.5     192.3                      
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest and other 0.6     0.6                 0.6    
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests (0.5)                           (0.5)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders (26.3)     (26.3)                 (26.3)    
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other (3.5)                           (3.5)
Share based compensation 1.0     1.0     $ 1.0                
Restricted stock (in shares)                 26     (26)      
Restricted stock     1.3     1.3     $ 1.2     $ 0.1      
Ending balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2021             48,559     28,283          
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2021 1,429.7     1,374.2     $ 177.6     $ (134.1)     1,666.1 (335.4) 55.5
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2021             48,559     28,283          
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2021 1,575.6     1,514.3     $ 179.3     $ (134.1)     1,825.6 (356.5) 61.3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                              
Net income 145.3     135.4                 135.4   9.9
Other comprehensive income (loss):                              
Foreign currency translation 32.6 [1]     38.2                   38.2 (5.6)
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense/benefit 35.9     35.9                   35.9  
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax expense/benefit 6.5     6.5                   6.5  
Comprehensive income 220.3     216.0                      
Divestment of noncontrolling interest (24.4)                           (24.4)
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest and other 4.9     4.9                 4.9    
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests 0.1                           0.1
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders (54.6)     (54.6)                 (54.6)    
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other (9.3)                           (9.3)
Dividends earned on RSU shares (1.0)     (1.0)                 (1.0)    
Long-term incentive shares issued (in shares)             52     (52)          
Long-term incentive shares issued 3.1     3.1     $ 3.0     $ 0.1          
Share based compensation 2.4     2.4     $ 2.4                
Restricted stock (in shares)               3 22   3 22      
Restricted stock   $ 0.1 1.2   $ 0.1     $ 0.1 $ 1.2            
Ending balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2022             48,636     28,206          
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2022 1,718.4     1,686.4     $ 186.0     $ (134.0)     1,910.3 (275.9) 32.0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2022             48,608     28,234          
Beginning balance at Jan. 31, 2022 1,557.3     1,493.3     $ 183.2     $ (134.0)     1,812.9 (368.8) 64.0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                              
Net income 126.7     125.1                 125.1   1.6
Other comprehensive income (loss):                              
Foreign currency translation 64.1 [1]     65.4                   65.4 (1.3)
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense/benefit 24.1     24.1                   24.1  
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax expense/benefit 3.4     3.4                   3.4  
Comprehensive income 218.3     218.0                      
Divestment of noncontrolling interest (24.4)                           (24.4)
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest and other (0.1)     (0.1)                 (0.1)    
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests (0.3)                           (0.3)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders (27.4)     (27.4)                 (27.4)    
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other (7.6)                           (7.6)
Dividends earned on RSU shares (0.2)     (0.2)                 (0.2)    
Long-term incentive shares issued (in shares)             6     (6)          
Long-term incentive shares issued 0.3     0.3     $ 0.3                
Share based compensation 1.3     1.3     $ 1.3                
Restricted stock (in shares)                 22     (22)      
Restricted stock     $ 1.2     $ 1.2     $ 1.2            
Ending balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2022             48,636     28,206          
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2022 $ 1,718.4     $ 1,686.4     $ 186.0     $ (134.0)     $ 1,910.3 $ (275.9) $ 32.0
[1] Three and six months ended April 30, 2022 balances include $113.1 million release of foreign currency translation from business divestment.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment $ 113.1   $ 113.1  
Derivative financial instrument, tax expense (benefit) (8.0) $ 3.2 (12.0) $ 3.8
Minimum pension liability adjustment, income tax expense (benefit) $ 1.0 $ (8.8) $ 1.5 $ (16.2)
Class A Common Stock        
Dividend paid (in usd per share) $ 0.46 $ 0.44 $ 0.92 $ 0.88
Class B Common Stock        
Dividend paid (in usd per share) $ 0.69 $ 0.66 $ 1.37 $ 1.31
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment $ 113.1 $ 113.1
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
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 years 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 April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the interim condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and changes in shareholders' equity for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 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 interest 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, 2021 (the “2021 Form 10-K”).
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes", which is intended to simplify accounting for income taxes. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on November 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Except for the accounting pronouncement described above, there have been no new accounting pronouncements issued since the filing of the 2021 Form 10-K that have significance, or potential significance, to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring reserve balances for the six months ended April 30, 2022:
(in millions)Employee
Separation
Costs
Other
Costs
Total
Balance at October 31, 2021$18.6 $1.7 $20.3 
Costs incurred and charged to expense3.9 3.3 7.2 
Costs paid or otherwise settled(9.6)(3.8)(13.4)
Balance at April 30, 2022$12.9 $1.2 $14.1 
The focus for restructuring activities in 2022 is to optimize operations and close under-performing assets.
During the three months ended April 30, 2022, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $3.7 million, as compared to $12.0 million of restructuring charges recorded during the three months ended April 30, 2021. The restructuring activity for the three months ended April 30, 2022 consisted of $2.3 million in employee separation costs and $1.4 million in other restructuring costs, primarily consisting of professional fees and other fees associated with restructuring activities.
During the six months ended April 30, 2022, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $7.2 million, as compared to $15.1 million of restructuring charges recorded during the six months ended April 30, 2021. The restructuring activity for the six months ended April 30, 2022 consisted of $3.9 million in employee separation costs and $3.3 million in other restructuring costs, primarily consisting of professional fees and other fees associated with restructuring activities.
The following is a reconciliation of the total amounts expected to be incurred from open restructuring plans or plans that are being formulated and have not been announced as of the filing date of this Form 10-Q. Remaining amounts expected to be incurred were $10.9 million as of April 30, 2022:
(in millions)Total Amounts
Expected to
be Incurred
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022Amounts
Remaining
to be Incurred
Global Industrial Packaging
Employee separation costs$10.1 $3.3 $6.8 
Other restructuring costs3.7 1.5 2.2 
13.8 4.8 9.0 
Paper Packaging & Services
Employee separation costs1.1 0.6 0.5 
Other restructuring costs3.2 1.8 1.4 
4.3 2.4 1.9 
$18.1 $7.2 $10.9 
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LONG-TERM DEBT
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
LONG-TERM DEBT LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
(in millions)April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
2022 Credit Agreement - Term Loans$1,615.0 $— 
2019 Credit Agreement - Term Loans— 1,247.3 
Senior Notes due 2027— 495.9 
Accounts receivable credit facilities380.6 391.1 
2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility85.3 — 
2019 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility— 50.5 
Other debt0.4 0.6 
2,081.3 2,185.4 
Less: current portion80.8 120.3 
Less: deferred financing costs9.2 10.3 
Long-term debt, net$1,991.3 $2,054.8 
2022 Credit Agreement
On March 1, 2022, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a second amended and restated senior secured credit agreement (the “2022 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of financial institutions. The 2022 Credit Agreement amended, restated and replaced in its entirety the Company's previous credit agreement, referred to as the "2019 Credit Agreement".
The 2022 Credit Agreement provides for (a) an $800.0 million secured revolving credit facility, consisting of a $725.0 million multicurrency facility and a $75.0 million U.S. dollar facility, maturing on March 1, 2027, (b) a $1,100 million secured term loan A-1 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on July 31, 2022 and continuing through January 31, 2027, with any outstanding principal balance of such term loan A-1 facility being due and payable on maturity on March 1, 2027, and (c) a $515.0 million secured term loan A-2 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on July 31, 2022 and continuing through January 31, 2027, with any outstanding principal balance of such term loan A-2 being due and payable on maturity on March 1, 2027. The term loan A-2 facility reflects the combination of the outstanding balances of the secured term A-2 and A-3 loans under the 2019 Credit Agreement.
The Company used the borrowings under the 2022 Credit Agreement on March 1, 2022, to redeem the Senior Notes due 2027, and to repay and refinance all of the outstanding borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement, and will use the borrowings thereunder to fund ongoing working capital and capital expenditure needs and for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, and to pay related fees and expenses. Interest is based on Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a credit spread adjustment, Euro Interbank Offer Rate ("EURIBOR") or a base rate that resets periodically plus, in each case, a calculated margin amount that is based on our leverage ratio. Subject to the terms of the 2022 Credit Agreement, the Company has an option to add borrowings to the 2022 Credit Agreement with the agreement of the lenders.
As of April 30, 2022, $1,700.3 million was outstanding under the 2022 Credit Agreement. The current portion was $80.8 million, and the long-term portion was $1,619.5 million. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the 2022 Credit Agreement was 1.45% for the six months ended April 30, 2022. The actual interest rate for borrowings under the 2022 Credit Agreement was 1.74% as of April 30, 2022. The deferred financing costs associated with the term loan portion of the 2022 Credit Agreement totaled $9.2 million as of April 30, 2022 and are recorded as a reduction of long-term debt on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets. The deferred financing costs associated with the revolver portion of the 2022 Credit Agreement totaled $5.1 million as of April 30, 2022 and are recorded within other long-term assets on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets.
As a result of the refinancing, $0.7 million of unamortized deferred financing costs related to the 2019 Credit Agreement, and $2.8 million of newly incurred financing costs related to the 2022 Credit Agreement, were expensed as debt extinguishment charges in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.
Senior Notes due 2027
On March 1, 2022, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding Senior Notes due 2027, which were issued by the Company on February 11, 2019, for $500.0 million. The total redemption price for the Senior Notes due 2022 was $516.3 million, which was equal to the aggregate principal payment outstanding of $500.0 million plus a call premium of $16.3 million. The premium was recognized as a debt extinguishment charges on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income. The payment of the redemption price was funded by borrowings under the 2022 Credit Agreement.
As a result of redeeming the Senior Notes due 2027, $1.8 million of unamortized deferred financing costs and $3.8 million of unamortized discount were expensed as debt extinguishment charges on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.
United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility
On May 17, 2022, Greif Receivables Funding LLC (“Greif Funding”), Greif Packaging LLC (“Greif Packaging”), and certain other U.S. subsidiaries of the Company amended and restated its U.S. receivables financing facility (the “U.S. Receivables Facility”). Prior to this amendment, the maximum availability was $275.0 million. The U.S. Receivables Facility has a maturity date of May 17, 2023 and provides an accounts receivable financing facility of $300.0 million. As of April 30, 2022, there was $275.0 million outstanding under the U.S. Receivables Facility that is reported as long-term debt on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets 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.
Greif Funding is a direct subsidiary of Greif Packaging and is included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. However, because Greif Funding is a separate and distinct legal entity from the Company, the assets of Greif Funding are not available to satisfy the liabilities and obligations of the Company, Greif Packaging or other subsidiaries of the Company, and the liabilities of Greif Funding are not the liabilities or obligations of the Company or its other subsidiaries.
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility
On April 20, 2022, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. and Greif Services Belgium BV, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc., amended and restated the Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Financing Agreement (the "European RFA") with affiliates of a major international bank. The amended and restated European RFA matures April 24, 2023. The European RFA provides an accounts receivable financing facility of up to €100.0 million ($105.6 million as of April 30, 2022) secured by certain European accounts receivable. The $105.6 million outstanding on the European RFA as of April 30, 2022 is reported as long-term debt on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets because the Company intends to refinance these obligations on a long-term basis and has the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the respective agreement or entering into new financing arrangements.
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents the fair value for those assets and (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021:
April 30, 2022
AssetsLiabilities
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Interest rate derivatives$— $29.8 $— $29.8 $— $(1.6)$— $(1.6)
Foreign exchange hedges— 2.1 — 2.1 — (0.5)— (0.5)
Insurance annuity— — 19.0 19.0 — — — — 
Cross currency swap— 30.0 — 30.0 — — — — 
October 31, 2021
AssetsLiabilities
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Interest rate derivatives$— $7.6 $— $7.6 $— $(16.8)$— $(16.8)
Foreign exchange hedges— 0.1 — 0.1 — (0.1)— (0.1)
Insurance annuity— — 20.9 20.9 — — — — 
Cross currency swap— 10.2 — 10.2 — (1.2)— (1.2)
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, current liabilities and short-term borrowings as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021 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 and SOFR rate plus a spread.
In 2022, the Company entered into three interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $150.0 million that amortize to $30.0 million over a five-year term, maturing on March 1, 2027. The outstanding notional amount as of April 30, 2022 is $150.0 million. The Company receives variable rate interest payments based upon one-month U.S. dollar SOFR, and in return the Company is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.21% plus a spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swap from a variable rate to a fixed rate.
In 2020, the Company entered into four interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $200.0 million, maturing on July 15, 2029. The Company receives variable rate interest payments based upon one-month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.90% plus a spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swap from a variable rate to a fixed rate.
In 2019, the Company entered into six interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $1,300.0 million that amortize to $200.0 million over a five-year term, maturing on March 11, 2024. The outstanding notional amount as of April 30, 2022 is $500.0 million. The Company receives variable rate interest payments based upon one-month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.49% plus a spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swap from a variable rate to a fixed rate.
In 2017, the Company entered into three interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $300.0 million that matured on February 1, 2022. The Company received variable rate interest payments based upon one-month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company was obligated to pay interest at a fixed rate of 1.19% plus a spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swap 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 transaction and in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. See Note 11 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures of the aggregate 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.
Losses reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $3.3 million and $4.3 million for the three months ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Losses reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $7.6 million and $8.7 million for the six months ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. A derivative gain of $3.3 million, based upon interest rates at April 30, 2022, is expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 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 April 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts in the notional amount of $119.3 million and $81.8 million, respectively.
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 are based on observable market pricing for similar instruments, principally foreign exchange futures contracts.
For the three months ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, the Company recorded a realized gain (loss) of $0.3 million and $(0.6) million under fair value contracts in other expense, net. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, the Company recorded realized gains (losses) of $(2.1) million and $1.3 million under fair value contracts in other expense, net.
For the three months ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, the Company recorded an unrealized net gain (loss) of $0.6 million and $(0.6) million in other expense, net. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, and 2021, the Company recorded an unrealized gain (loss) of $1.6 million and $(1.2) million in other expense, net.
Cross Currency Swap
The Company has operations and investments in various international locations and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates.
In October 2021, the Company entered into two cross currency interest rate swap agreements that synthetically swap $116.8 million of fixed rate debt to Euro denominated fixed rate debt at a weighted average rate of 1.26%. These agreements are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes and will mature in October 2026.
In August 2021, the Company entered into two cross currency interest rate swap agreements that synthetically swap $117.6 million of fixed rate debt to Euro denominated fixed rate debt at a weighted average rate of 1.19%. These agreements are designated as net investment hedges for accounting purposes and will mature in August 2026.
In March 2018, the Company entered into two 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 in March 2023.
The gain or loss on these net investment hedge derivative instruments is included in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income until the net investment is sold, diluted, or liquidated. See Note 11 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures of the aggregate gain or loss included within other comprehensive income. The gain or loss on the cash flow hedge derivative instruments is included in the unrealized foreign exchange component of other expense, offset by the underlying gain or loss on the underlying cash flows that are being hedged. 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 consolidated statements of 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.
For the three months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, gains recorded in interest expense, net under the cross currency swap agreements were $1.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively. For the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, gains recorded in interest expense, net under the cross currency swap agreements were $2.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
Other Financial Instruments
The fair values of the Company’s 2022 Credit Agreement, the U.S. Receivables Facility and the European RFA do not materially differ from carrying value because 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 Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures."
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company recognized asset impairment charges of $62.4 million and $1.5 million during the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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 six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021:
 Quantitative Information about Level 3
Fair Value Measurements
(in millions)Impairment AmountValuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range of
Input
Values
April 30, 2022
Net Assets Held for Sale$62.4 Indicative BidsIndicative BidsN/A
Total$62.4 
April 30, 2021
Long Lived Assets$1.5 Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative BidsDiscounted Cash Flows; Indicative BidsN/A
Total$1.5 
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
On December 31, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to divest its approximately 50% equity interest in the Flexible Products & Services business (the "FPS Divestiture"). This agreement triggered the reclassification of the Flexible Products & Services business to assets and liabilities held for sale, which further resulted in recognized impairment charges of $62.4 million in the first quarter of 2022. See Note 13 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures of the FPS Divestiture. During the six months ended April 30, 2021, the Company recorded no impairment charges related to assets and liabilities held for sale.
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.
Long-Lived Assets
As necessary, based on triggering events, the Company measures long-lived assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The Company recorded no impairment charges related to both properties, plants and equipment, net and intangible assets during the six months ended April 30, 2022 and $1.5 million impairment charges related to both properties, plants and equipment, net and intangible assets during the six months ended April 30, 2021, respectively.
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.
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Long-Term Incentive Plan
The Company's 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2020 LTIP") is intended to focus management on the key measures that drive superior performance over the longer term. The 2020 LTIP provides key employees with incentive compensation based upon consecutive and overlapping three-year performance periods that commence at the start of every year. For each three-year performance period, the performance goals are based on performance criteria as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. For each three-year performance period commencing at the beginning of the year, participants may be granted restricted stock units (“RSUs”) or performance stock units (“PSUs”) or a combination of both.
The Company may grant RSUs based on a three-year vesting period on the basis of service only. The RSUs are an equity-classified plan measured at fair value on the grant date recognized ratably over the service period. Dividend-equivalent rights may be granted in connection with an RSU award and are recognized in conjunction with the Company's dividend issuance and settled upon vesting of the award.
The Company granted 99,006 RSUs on December 16, 2021, for the performance period commencing on November 1, 2021 and ending October 31, 2024. The weighted average fair value of the RSUs granted on that date was $60.54.
Under the 2020 LTIP, the Company may grant PSUs for a three-year performance period based upon service, performance criteria and market conditions. The performance criteria are based on targeted levels of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization and total shareholder return as determined by the Compensation Committee. The PSUs are a liability-classified plan wherein the fair value of the PSUs awarded is determined at each reporting period using a Monte Carlo simulation. A Monte Carlo simulation uses assumptions including the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility of the Company’s stock price, and expected life of the awards to determine a fair value of the market condition throughout the vesting period.
The Company granted 162,392 PSUs on December 16, 2021, for the performance period commencing on November 1, 2021 and ending October 31, 2024. If earned, the PSUs are to be awarded in shares of Class A Common Stock. The weighted average fair value of the PSUs granted on that date was $60.08. The weighted average fair value of the PSUs at April 30, 2022 was $86.80.
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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense for the quarter and year to date periods 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. The Company's income tax expense may fluctuate due to changes in estimated 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 six months ended April 30, 2022 and April 30, 2021, income tax expense was $65.5 million and $23.4 million, respectively. The $42.1 million increase in income tax expense for the six months ended April 30, 2022 was primarily the result of an increase in pre-tax book earnings, changes in the expected mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions, including jurisdictions for which valuation allowances have been recorded, and the timing of recognition of the related tax expense under ASC740-270. Additionally, a net $60.4 million book expense was recorded related to the FPS Divestiture and other businesses for which there is expected to be no tax benefit.
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POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANSThe components of net periodic pension cost include the following:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Service cost$3.0 $3.1 $6.0 $6.2 
Interest cost5.1 4.6 10.2 9.1 
Expected return on plan assets(8.3)(8.1)(16.5)(16.0)
Amortization of prior service cost
(0.1)(0.1)(0.2)(0.1)
Recognized net actuarial loss2.0 3.7 4.0 7.5 
Net periodic pension cost$1.7 $3.2 $3.5 $6.7 
As previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2021, the Company expects to make employer contributions of $35.5 million, including benefits paid directly by the Company, during 2022.
The components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic post-retirement benefit, other than the service cost components, are included in the line item "Other income, net" in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.
During the six months ended April 30, 2021, an annuity contract for approximately $100.0 million was purchased with United States defined benefit plan assets and the pension obligation for certain retirees in the United States under that plan was irrevocably transferred from that plan to the annuity contract. Additionally, lump sum payments totaling $6.0 million and $7.5 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021 were made from the defined benefit plan assets to certain participants who agreed to such payments, representing the current fair value of the participant’s respective pension benefit. The settlement items described above resulted in a decrease in the fair value of both the plan assets and the projected benefit obligation of $107.5 million and a non-cash pension settlement charge of $0.1 million and $8.6 million of unrecognized net actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021.
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CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
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.
Environmental Reserves
As of April 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021, the Company's environmental reserves were $20.3 million and $19.5 million, respectively. 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 April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the Company has accrued $11.0 million for the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site in New Jersey.
Aside from the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, other environmental reserves of the Company as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021 included $9.3 million and $8.5 million, respectively, for its various facilities around the world. It is possible that there could be resolution of uncertainties in the future that would require the Company to record charges that could be material to future earnings.
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.
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
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 certificate 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 OutstandingAverage 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 OutstandingAverage 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 OutstandingAverage 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
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.$125.1 $149.8 $135.4 $173.2 
Cash dividends(27.4)(26.3)(54.6)(52.2)
Undistributed earnings attributable to Greif, Inc.$97.7 $123.5 $80.8 $121.0 
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.
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
April 30, 2022
Class A Common Stock128,000,000 42,281,920 26,627,738 15,654,182 
Class B Common Stock69,120,000 34,560,000 22,007,725 12,552,275 
October 31, 2021
Class A Common Stock128,000,000 42,281,920 26,550,924 15,730,996 
Class B Common Stock69,120,000 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
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
 2022202120222021
Class A Common Stock:
Basic shares26,618,116 26,544,197 26,596,024 26,500,134 
Assumed conversion of restricted shares194,898 120,050 180,522 102,616 
Diluted shares26,813,014 26,664,247 26,776,546 26,602,750 
Class B Common Stock:
Basic and diluted shares22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 
v3.22.1
LEASES
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES LEASES
The Company leases certain buildings, warehouses, land, transportation equipment, operating equipment, and office equipment with remaining lease terms from less than 1 year up to 20 years. The Company reviews all options to extend, terminate, or purchase a right of use asset at the time of lease inception and accounts for options deemed reasonably certain.
The Company combines lease and non-lease components for all leases, except real estate, for which these components are presented separately. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not capitalized and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The implicit rate is not readily determinable for substantially all of the Company's leases, and therefore the initial present value of lease payments is calculated utilizing an estimated incremental borrowing rate determined at the portfolio level based on market and Company specific information.
Certain of the Company’s leases include variable costs. As the right of use asset recorded on the balance sheet was determined based upon factors considered at the commencement date, changes in these variable expenses are not capitalized and are expensed as incurred throughout the lease term.
As of April 30, 2022, the Company does not have material exposure to finance leases and has not entered into any significant leases which have not yet commenced.
The following table presents the lease expense components for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021:
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Operating lease cost$16.7 $17.2 $33.7 $34.5 
Other lease cost*6.3 7.0 12.0 12.7 
Total lease cost$23.0 $24.2 $45.7 $47.2 
*includes variable, short-term, and finance lease costs
Future maturity for the Company's lease liabilities, during the next five years, and in the aggregate for the years thereafter, are as follows:
(in millions)April 30,
2022
2022$62.9 
202356.5 
202447.1 
202541.4 
202633.5 
Thereafter 110.0 
Total lease payments$351.4 
Less: interest(85.7)
Lease liabilities$265.7 
The following table presents the weighted-average lease term and discount rate as of April 30, 2022 and 2021:
April 30,
2022
April 30,
2021
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) for operating lease liabilities10.210.7
Weighted-average discount rate for operating lease liabilities3.60 %3.66 %
The following table presents other required lease related information for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021:
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Operating cash flows used for operating liabilities$17.0 $17.2 $34.1 $34.6 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities4.3 11.7 12.0 13.6 
v3.22.1
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended April 30, 2022:
(in millions)Foreign
Currency
Translation
Derivative Financial InstrumentsMinimum
Pension
Liability
Adjustment
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2021$(295.4)$(3.6)$(57.5)$(356.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(74.9)35.9 6.5 (32.5)
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment113.1 — — 113.1 
Balance as of April 30, 2022$(257.2)$32.3 $(51.0)$(275.9)
The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended April 30, 2021:
(in millions)Foreign Currency
Translation
Derivative
Financial
Instruments
Minimum Pension
Liability Adjustment
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2020$(294.9)$(24.7)$(107.9)$(427.5)
Other comprehensive income33.6 11.4 47.1 92.1 
Balance as of April 30, 2021$(261.3)$(13.3)$(60.8)$(335.4)
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) above are presented net of tax, as applicable.
v3.22.1
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has six operating segments, which are aggregated into three reportable business segments: Global Industrial Packaging; Paper Packaging & 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 2021 Form 10-K.
The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022:
Three Months Ended April 30, 2022
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Global Industrial Packaging$345.1 $459.2 $167.4 $971.7 
Paper Packaging & Services678.5 — 10.8 689.3 
Land Management6.3 — — 6.3 
Total net sales$1,029.9 $459.2 $178.2 $1,667.3 
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Global Industrial Packaging$663.9 $916.5 $340.4 $1,920.8 
Paper Packaging & Services1,279.3 — 20.0 1,299.3 
Land Management11.5 — — 11.5 
Total net sales$1,954.7 $916.5 $360.4 $3,231.6 
The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021:
Three Months Ended April 30, 2021
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Global Industrial Packaging$250.3 $410.5 $137.2 $798.0 
Paper Packaging & Services528.4 — 8.6 537.0 
Land Management5.6 — — 5.6 
Total net sales
$784.3 $410.5 $145.8 $1,340.6 
Six Months Ended April 30, 2021
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Global Industrial Packaging$453.1 $741.0 $263.2 $1,457.3 
Paper Packaging & Services1,001.9 — 16.0 1,017.9 
Land Management11.9 — — 11.9 
Total net sales
$1,466.9 $741.0 $279.2 $2,487.1 
The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Operating profit:
Global Industrial Packaging$108.0 $76.4 $139.0 $130.4 
Paper Packaging & Services80.1 27.3 118.4 41.6 
Land Management2.0 96.9 4.7 98.6 
Total operating profit$190.1 $200.6 $262.1 $270.6 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Global Industrial Packaging$18.8 $21.2 $39.4 $42.2 
Paper Packaging & Services35.1 36.9 73.1 74.1 
Land Management0.7 0.7 1.5 1.8 
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense$54.6 $58.8 $114.0 $118.1 
The following table presents total assets by segment and total properties, plants and equipment, net by geographic area:
(in millions)April 30,
2022
October 31,
2021
Assets:
Global Industrial Packaging$2,514.5 $2,735.1 
Paper Packaging & Services2,522.0 2,506.5 
Land Management250.5 249.2 
Total segments5,287.0 5,490.8 
Corporate and other335.9 325.0 
Total assets$5,622.9 $5,815.8 
Long lived assets, net:
United States$1,282.2 $1,321.8 
Europe, Middle East and Africa311.0 374.5 
Asia Pacific and other Americas100.0 114.3 
Total long-lived assets, net$1,693.2 $1,810.6 
v3.22.1
DIVESTITURES
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
DIVESTITURES DIVESTITURES
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company completed the FPS Divestiture for $123.0 million, before preliminary adjustments at closing of $38.8 million and subject to final adjustments. The Company received net cash proceeds of $131.6 million, inclusive of $24.4 million of cash and cash equivalents deconsolidated as a result of the divestiture.
The gain on sale of businesses, net for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 was $4.2 million in the Global Industrial Packaging segment, consisting of $4.8 million gain on the sale of an equity method investment with an offsetting loss of $0.6 million due to the FPS divestiture.
v3.22.1
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
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 years 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 April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the interim condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and changes in shareholders' equity for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 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 interest 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, 2021 (the “2021 Form 10-K”).
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards and Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes", which is intended to simplify accounting for income taxes. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on November 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Except for the accounting pronouncement described above, there have been no new accounting pronouncements issued since the filing of the 2021 Form 10-K that have significance, or potential significance, to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
v3.22.1
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reconciliation of Beginning and Ended Restructuring Reserve Balances
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring reserve balances for the six months ended April 30, 2022:
(in millions)Employee
Separation
Costs
Other
Costs
Total
Balance at October 31, 2021$18.6 $1.7 $20.3 
Costs incurred and charged to expense3.9 3.3 7.2 
Costs paid or otherwise settled(9.6)(3.8)(13.4)
Balance at April 30, 2022$12.9 $1.2 $14.1 
Schedule of 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 open restructuring plans or plans that are being formulated and have not been announced as of the filing date of this Form 10-Q. Remaining amounts expected to be incurred were $10.9 million as of April 30, 2022:
(in millions)Total Amounts
Expected to
be Incurred
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022Amounts
Remaining
to be Incurred
Global Industrial Packaging
Employee separation costs$10.1 $3.3 $6.8 
Other restructuring costs3.7 1.5 2.2 
13.8 4.8 9.0 
Paper Packaging & Services
Employee separation costs1.1 0.6 0.5 
Other restructuring costs3.2 1.8 1.4 
4.3 2.4 1.9 
$18.1 $7.2 $10.9 
v3.22.1
LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
(in millions)April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
2022 Credit Agreement - Term Loans$1,615.0 $— 
2019 Credit Agreement - Term Loans— 1,247.3 
Senior Notes due 2027— 495.9 
Accounts receivable credit facilities380.6 391.1 
2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility85.3 — 
2019 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility— 50.5 
Other debt0.4 0.6 
2,081.3 2,185.4 
Less: current portion80.8 120.3 
Less: deferred financing costs9.2 10.3 
Long-term debt, net$1,991.3 $2,054.8 
v3.22.1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents the fair value for those assets and (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021:
April 30, 2022
AssetsLiabilities
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Interest rate derivatives$— $29.8 $— $29.8 $— $(1.6)$— $(1.6)
Foreign exchange hedges— 2.1 — 2.1 — (0.5)— (0.5)
Insurance annuity— — 19.0 19.0 — — — — 
Cross currency swap— 30.0 — 30.0 — — — — 
October 31, 2021
AssetsLiabilities
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Interest rate derivatives$— $7.6 $— $7.6 $— $(16.8)$— $(16.8)
Foreign exchange hedges— 0.1 — 0.1 — (0.1)— (0.1)
Insurance annuity— — 20.9 20.9 — — — — 
Cross currency swap— 10.2 — 10.2 — (1.2)— (1.2)
Schedule of Quantitative about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used to Determine Fair Value of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used
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 six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021:
 Quantitative Information about Level 3
Fair Value Measurements
(in millions)Impairment AmountValuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range of
Input
Values
April 30, 2022
Net Assets Held for Sale$62.4 Indicative BidsIndicative BidsN/A
Total$62.4 
April 30, 2021
Long Lived Assets$1.5 Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative BidsDiscounted Cash Flows; Indicative BidsN/A
Total$1.5 
v3.22.1
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components Of Net Periodic Pension Cost The components of net periodic pension cost include the following:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Service cost$3.0 $3.1 $6.0 $6.2 
Interest cost5.1 4.6 10.2 9.1 
Expected return on plan assets(8.3)(8.1)(16.5)(16.0)
Amortization of prior service cost
(0.1)(0.1)(0.2)(0.1)
Recognized net actuarial loss2.0 3.7 4.0 7.5 
Net periodic pension cost$1.7 $3.2 $3.5 $6.7 
v3.22.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of 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 OutstandingAverage 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 OutstandingAverage 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 OutstandingAverage Class B Shares Outstanding
         *Diluted Class B EPS calculation is identical to Basic Class B calculation
Schedule of Computation of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted
The following table provides EPS information for each period, respectively:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.$125.1 $149.8 $135.4 $173.2 
Cash dividends(27.4)(26.3)(54.6)(52.2)
Undistributed earnings attributable to Greif, Inc.$97.7 $123.5 $80.8 $121.0 
Schedule 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
April 30, 2022
Class A Common Stock128,000,000 42,281,920 26,627,738 15,654,182 
Class B Common Stock69,120,000 34,560,000 22,007,725 12,552,275 
October 31, 2021
Class A Common Stock128,000,000 42,281,920 26,550,924 15,730,996 
Class B Common Stock69,120,000 34,560,000 22,007,725 12,552,275 
Schedule of 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
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
 2022202120222021
Class A Common Stock:
Basic shares26,618,116 26,544,197 26,596,024 26,500,134 
Assumed conversion of restricted shares194,898 120,050 180,522 102,616 
Diluted shares26,813,014 26,664,247 26,776,546 26,602,750 
Class B Common Stock:
Basic and diluted shares22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 
v3.22.1
LEASES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Components of Lease Expense
The following table presents the lease expense components for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021:
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Operating lease cost$16.7 $17.2 $33.7 $34.5 
Other lease cost*6.3 7.0 12.0 12.7 
Total lease cost$23.0 $24.2 $45.7 $47.2 
*includes variable, short-term, and finance lease costs
The following table presents other required lease related information for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021:
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Operating cash flows used for operating liabilities$17.0 $17.2 $34.1 $34.6 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities4.3 11.7 12.0 13.6 
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Future maturity for the Company's lease liabilities, during the next five years, and in the aggregate for the years thereafter, are as follows:
(in millions)April 30,
2022
2022$62.9 
202356.5 
202447.1 
202541.4 
202633.5 
Thereafter 110.0 
Total lease payments$351.4 
Less: interest(85.7)
Lease liabilities$265.7 
Schedule of Weighted-Average Lease Term and Discount Rate
The following table presents the weighted-average lease term and discount rate as of April 30, 2022 and 2021:
April 30,
2022
April 30,
2021
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) for operating lease liabilities10.210.7
Weighted-average discount rate for operating lease liabilities3.60 %3.66 %
v3.22.1
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended April 30, 2022:
(in millions)Foreign
Currency
Translation
Derivative Financial InstrumentsMinimum
Pension
Liability
Adjustment
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2021$(295.4)$(3.6)$(57.5)$(356.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(74.9)35.9 6.5 (32.5)
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment113.1 — — 113.1 
Balance as of April 30, 2022$(257.2)$32.3 $(51.0)$(275.9)
The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended April 30, 2021:
(in millions)Foreign Currency
Translation
Derivative
Financial
Instruments
Minimum Pension
Liability Adjustment
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2020$(294.9)$(24.7)$(107.9)$(427.5)
Other comprehensive income33.6 11.4 47.1 92.1 
Balance as of April 30, 2021$(261.3)$(13.3)$(60.8)$(335.4)
v3.22.1
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas
The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022:
Three Months Ended April 30, 2022
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Global Industrial Packaging$345.1 $459.2 $167.4 $971.7 
Paper Packaging & Services678.5 — 10.8 689.3 
Land Management6.3 — — 6.3 
Total net sales$1,029.9 $459.2 $178.2 $1,667.3 
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Global Industrial Packaging$663.9 $916.5 $340.4 $1,920.8 
Paper Packaging & Services1,279.3 — 20.0 1,299.3 
Land Management11.5 — — 11.5 
Total net sales$1,954.7 $916.5 $360.4 $3,231.6 
The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021:
Three Months Ended April 30, 2021
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Global Industrial Packaging$250.3 $410.5 $137.2 $798.0 
Paper Packaging & Services528.4 — 8.6 537.0 
Land Management5.6 — — 5.6 
Total net sales
$784.3 $410.5 $145.8 $1,340.6 
Six Months Ended April 30, 2021
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Global Industrial Packaging$453.1 $741.0 $263.2 $1,457.3 
Paper Packaging & Services1,001.9 — 16.0 1,017.9 
Land Management11.9 — — 11.9 
Total net sales
$1,466.9 $741.0 $279.2 $2,487.1 
Schedule of Segment Information
The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2022202120222021
Operating profit:
Global Industrial Packaging$108.0 $76.4 $139.0 $130.4 
Paper Packaging & Services80.1 27.3 118.4 41.6 
Land Management2.0 96.9 4.7 98.6 
Total operating profit$190.1 $200.6 $262.1 $270.6 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Global Industrial Packaging$18.8 $21.2 $39.4 $42.2 
Paper Packaging & Services35.1 36.9 73.1 74.1 
Land Management0.7 0.7 1.5 1.8 
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense$54.6 $58.8 $114.0 $118.1 
Schedule of 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)April 30,
2022
October 31,
2021
Assets:
Global Industrial Packaging$2,514.5 $2,735.1 
Paper Packaging & Services2,522.0 2,506.5 
Land Management250.5 249.2 
Total segments5,287.0 5,490.8 
Corporate and other335.9 325.0 
Total assets$5,622.9 $5,815.8 
Long lived assets, net:
United States$1,282.2 $1,321.8 
Europe, Middle East and Africa311.0 374.5 
Asia Pacific and other Americas100.0 114.3 
Total long-lived assets, net$1,693.2 $1,810.6 
v3.22.1
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Restructuring Reserve Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance     $ 20.3  
Costs incurred and charged to expense $ 3.7 $ 12.0 7.2 $ 15.1
Costs paid or otherwise settled     (13.4)  
Restructuring reserve, ending balance 14.1   14.1  
Employee Separation Costs        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance     18.6  
Costs incurred and charged to expense 2.3   3.9  
Costs paid or otherwise settled     (9.6)  
Restructuring reserve, ending balance 12.9   12.9  
Other Costs        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance     1.7  
Costs incurred and charged to expense 1.4   3.3  
Costs paid or otherwise settled     (3.8)  
Restructuring reserve, ending balance $ 1.2   $ 1.2  
v3.22.1
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges $ 3.7 $ 12.0 $ 7.2 $ 15.1
Amounts remaining to be incurred 10.9   10.9  
Employee Separation Costs        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges 2.3   3.9  
Other restructuring costs        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges $ 1.4   $ 3.3  
v3.22.1
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Amounts Expected to be Incurred, Amounts Incurred, and Amounts Remaining to Be Incurred (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred $ 18.1   $ 18.1  
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 3.7 $ 12.0 7.2 $ 15.1
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 10.9   10.9  
Employee separation costs        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 2.3   3.9  
Other restructuring costs        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 1.4   3.3  
Global Industrial Packaging        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 13.8   13.8  
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022     4.8  
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 9.0   9.0  
Global Industrial Packaging | Employee separation costs        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 10.1   10.1  
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022     3.3  
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 6.8   6.8  
Global Industrial Packaging | Other restructuring costs        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 3.7   3.7  
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022     1.5  
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 2.2   2.2  
Paper Packaging & Services        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 4.3   4.3  
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022     2.4  
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 1.9   1.9  
Paper Packaging & Services | Employee separation costs        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 1.1   1.1  
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022     0.6  
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred 0.5   0.5  
Paper Packaging & Services | Other restructuring costs        
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]        
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred 3.2   3.2  
Amounts Incurred During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022     1.8  
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred $ 1.4   $ 1.4  
v3.22.1
LONG-TERM DEBT - Summary of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Apr. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 2,081.3 $ 2,185.4
Less: current portion 80.8 120.3
Less: deferred financing costs 9.2 10.3
Long-term debt, net 1,991.3 2,054.8
2022 Credit Agreement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 1,700.3  
Other debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 0.4 0.6
Term Loan | 2022 Credit Agreement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 1,615.0 0.0
Term Loan | 2019 Credit Agreement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 0.0 1,247.3
Domestic Line of Credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 380.6 391.1
Revolving Credit Facility | 2022 Credit Agreement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 85.3 0.0
Less: current portion 80.8  
Long-term debt, net 1,619.5  
Revolving Credit Facility | 2019 Credit Agreement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 0.0 50.5
Senior Notes due 2027 | Senior Notes due 2027    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 0.0 $ 495.9
v3.22.1
LONG-TERM DEBT - Credit Agreement (Details) - USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2022
Mar. 01, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt $ 2,081,300,000   $ 2,185,400,000
Current portion of long-term debt 80,800,000   120,300,000
Long-term debt, net 1,991,300,000   2,054,800,000
Secured Term Loan A-1 Facility | Term Loan      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt issued   $ 1,100,000,000  
Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility | Term Loan      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt issued   515,000,000  
2022 Credit Agreement      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 1,700,300,000    
Deferred financing cost 2,800,000    
2019 Credit Agreement      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Deferred financing cost 700,000    
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Maximum borrowing capacity   800,000,000  
Revolving Credit Facility | 2022 Credit Agreement      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 85,300,000   0
Current portion of long-term debt 80,800,000    
Long-term debt, net $ 1,619,500,000    
Weighted average interest rate 1.45%    
Actual interest rate 1.74%    
Debt issuance costs $ 5,100,000    
Revolving Credit Facility | 2019 Credit Agreement      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 0   $ 50,500,000
Term Loan | 2022 Credit Agreement      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt issuance costs $ 9,200,000    
Multicurrency Facility | Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Maximum borrowing capacity   725,000,000  
U.S. Dollar Facility | Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 75,000,000  
v3.22.1
LONG-TERM DEBT - Senior Notes (Details) - Senior Notes due 2027 - USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2022
Mar. 01, 2022
Feb. 11, 2019
Senior Notes due 2027      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt issued     $ 500,000,000
Deferred financing cost $ 1,800,000    
Debt instrument, unamortized discount $ 3,800,000    
Senior Notes Due 2022      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, repurchase amount   $ 516,300,000  
Repurchase face amount   500,000,000  
Debt instrument, unamortized premium   $ 16,300,000  
v3.22.1
LONG-TERM DEBT - Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility (Details)
May 17, 2022
USD ($)
May 16, 2022
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2022
EUR (€)
Oct. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt     $ 2,081,300,000   $ 2,185,400,000
Domestic Line of Credit          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt     380,600,000   $ 391,100,000
United States Trade Accounts receivable credit facilities | Subsequent Event          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 300,000,000 $ 275,000,000      
United States Trade Accounts receivable credit facilities | Domestic Line of Credit          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term line of credit     275,000,000    
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities | European RPA          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Financing receivable maximum amount under receivable purchase agreement     105,600,000 € 100,000,000  
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities | Foreign Line of Credit | European RPA          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt     $ 105,600,000    
v3.22.1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Apr. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Interest rate derivatives    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets $ 29.8 $ 7.6
Liabilities (1.6) (16.8)
Foreign exchange hedges    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 2.1 0.1
Liabilities (0.5) (0.1)
Insurance annuity    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 19.0 20.9
Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Cross currency swap    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 30.0 10.2
Liabilities 0.0 (1.2)
Level 1 | Interest rate derivatives    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 0.0 0.0
Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Foreign exchange hedges    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 0.0 0.0
Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Insurance annuity    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 0.0 0.0
Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Cross currency swap    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 0.0 0.0
Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Level 2 | Interest rate derivatives    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 29.8 7.6
Liabilities (1.6) (16.8)
Level 2 | Foreign exchange hedges    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 2.1 0.1
Liabilities (0.5) (0.1)
Level 2 | Insurance annuity    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 0.0 0.0
Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Level 2 | Cross currency swap    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 30.0 10.2
Liabilities 0.0 (1.2)
Level 3 | Interest rate derivatives    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 0.0 0.0
Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Level 3 | Foreign exchange hedges    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 0.0 0.0
Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Level 3 | Insurance annuity    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 19.0 20.9
Liabilities 0.0 0.0
Level 3 | Cross currency swap    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 0.0 0.0
Liabilities $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.22.1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
USD ($)
derivative
Apr. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2022
USD ($)
derivative
Apr. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2019
USD ($)
derivative
Oct. 31, 2021
USD ($)
derivative
Aug. 31, 2021
USD ($)
derivative
Oct. 31, 2020
USD ($)
derivative
Mar. 31, 2018
USD ($)
derivative
Oct. 31, 2017
USD ($)
derivative
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Gains recorded in interest expense   $ (13,200,000) $ (26,700,000) $ (30,300,000) $ (51,900,000)            
Non-cash asset impairment charges   $ 0 200,000 $ 62,400,000 1,500,000            
Flexible Packaging JV                      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Percent divested from joint venture 50.00%                    
Interest rate derivatives | Cash Flow Hedging                      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Number of interest rate derivatives held | derivative   3   3   6     4   3
Derivative, notional amount   $ 150,000,000   $ 150,000,000   $ 1,300,000,000     $ 200,000,000   $ 300,000,000
Derivative, future amortization amount   30,000,000   $ 30,000,000   $ 200,000,000          
Derivative, term of contract       5 years   5 years          
Derivative outstanding notional amount   150,000,000   $ 150,000,000   $ 500,000,000          
Derivative, fixed interest rate                     1.19%
Losses reclassified to earnings   $ 3,300,000 4,300,000 7,600,000 8,700,000            
Gain to be reclassified within next twelve months       $ 3,300,000              
Interest rate derivatives | Cash Flow Hedging | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)                      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Weighted average interest rate   2.21%   2.21%   2.49%     0.90%    
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts                      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Derivative, notional amount   $ 119,300,000   $ 119,300,000     $ 81,800,000        
Gains (losses) recorded under fair value contracts   300,000 (600,000) (2,100,000) 1,300,000            
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency   600,000 (600,000) 1,600,000 (1,200,000)            
Cross currency swap                      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]                      
Number of interest rate derivatives held | derivative             2 2   2  
Derivative, notional amount             $ 116,800,000 $ 117,600,000   $ 100,000,000  
Derivative, fixed interest rate             1.26% 1.19%   2.35%  
Gains recorded in interest expense   $ 1,400,000 $ 600,000 $ 2,800,000 $ 1,200,000            
v3.22.1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Summary of Significant Unobservable Inputs Used to Determine Fair Value Long-Lived Assets Held and Used (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Jan. 31, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]          
Total $ 0   $ 200,000 $ 62,400,000 $ 1,500,000
Land and Building | Indicative Bids | Level 3          
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]          
Net Assets Held for Sale   $ 62,400,000     0
Machinery and Equipment | Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids | Level 3          
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]          
Long Lived Assets       $ 0 $ 1,500,000
v3.22.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - 2020 LTIP - $ / shares
6 Months Ended
Dec. 16, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Vesting period on the basis of service only   3 years
RSUs    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Vesting period on the basis of service only   3 years
Shares of restricted stock (in shares) 99,006  
Weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share) $ 60.54  
PSUs    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Shares of restricted stock (in shares) 162,392  
Weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share) $ 60.08 $ 86.80
Performance period based upon service, performance criteria and market conditions   3 years
v3.22.1
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Income tax expense $ 29.9 $ 17.3 $ 65.5 $ 23.4
Increase in income tax expense $ 42.1   42.1  
Book impairment loss     $ 60.4  
v3.22.1
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]        
Service cost $ 3.0 $ 3.1 $ 6.0 $ 6.2
Interest cost 5.1 4.6 10.2 9.1
Expected return on plan assets (8.3) (8.1) (16.5) (16.0)
Amortization of prior service cost (0.1) (0.1) (0.2) (0.1)
Recognized net actuarial loss 2.0 3.7 4.0 7.5
Net periodic pension cost $ 1.7 $ 3.2 $ 3.5 $ 6.7
v3.22.1
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2021
Oct. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Expected future employer contributions     $ 35.5
United States      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, annuity $ 100.0 $ 100.0  
Lump sum payments 6.0 7.5  
Decrease for settlement   107.5  
Loss on settlement $ 0.1 $ 8.6  
v3.22.1
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Apr. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Site Contingency [Line Items]    
Environmental liability reserves $ 20.3 $ 19.5
Diamond Alkali    
Site Contingency [Line Items]    
Environmental liability reserves 11.0 11.0
European Drum Facilities    
Site Contingency [Line Items]    
Environmental liability reserves $ 9.3 $ 8.5
v3.22.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional Information (Details)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
$ / shares
Class A Common Stock  
Class of Stock [Line Items]  
Dividend proportions (in usd per share) $ 0.01
Percentage of shares outstanding used in two class method calculation 40.00%
Class B Common Stock  
Class of Stock [Line Items]  
Dividend proportions (in usd per share) $ 0.015
Percentage of shares outstanding used in two class method calculation 60.00%
v3.22.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Computation of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS        
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 125.1 $ 149.8 $ 135.4 $ 173.2
Cash dividends (27.4) (26.3) (54.6) (52.2)
Undistributed earnings attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 97.7 $ 123.5 $ 80.8 $ 121.0
v3.22.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Summarization of Company's Class A and Class B Common and Treasury Shares (Details) - shares
Apr. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Class A Common Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Authorized shares (in shares) 128,000,000 128,000,000
Issued shares (in shares) 42,281,920 42,281,920
Outstanding shares (in shares) 26,627,738 26,550,924
Treasury shares (in shares) 15,654,182 15,730,996
Class B Common Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Authorized shares (in shares) 69,120,000 69,120,000
Issued shares (in shares) 34,560,000 34,560,000
Outstanding shares (in shares) 22,007,725 22,007,725
Treasury shares (in shares) 12,552,275 12,552,275
v3.22.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Reconciliation of Shares Used to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Class A Common Stock        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Basic shares (in shares) 26,618,116 26,544,197 26,596,024 26,500,134
Assumed conversion of restricted shares (in shares) 194,898 120,050 180,522 102,616
Diluted shares (in shares) 26,813,014 26,664,247 26,776,546 26,602,750
Class B Common Stock        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Basic shares (in shares) 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725
Diluted shares (in shares) 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725
v3.22.1
LEASES - Additional Information (Details)
Apr. 30, 2022
Minimum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease term 1 year
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease term 20 years
v3.22.1
LEASES - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]        
Operating lease cost $ 16.7 $ 17.2 $ 33.7 $ 34.5
Other lease cost 6.3 7.0 12.0 12.7
Total lease cost $ 23.0 $ 24.2 $ 45.7 $ 47.2
v3.22.1
LEASES - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Millions
Apr. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2022 $ 62.9
2023 56.5
2024 47.1
2025 41.4
2026 33.5
Thereafter 110.0
Total lease payments 351.4
Less: interest (85.7)
Lease liabilities $ 265.7
v3.22.1
LEASES - Schedule of Weighted-Average Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) for operating lease liabilities 10 years 2 months 12 days 10 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate for operating lease liabilities 3.60% 3.66%
v3.22.1
LEASES - Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]        
Operating cash flows used for operating liabilities $ 17.0 $ 17.2 $ 34.1 $ 34.6
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 4.3 $ 11.7 $ 12.0 $ 13.6
v3.22.1
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ 1,557.3 $ 1,262.6 $ 1,575.6 $ 1,200.7
Other comprehensive income (loss) 91.6 40.5 75.0 92.7
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment 113.1   113.1  
Ending balance 1,718.4 1,429.7 1,718.4 1,429.7
Foreign Currency Translation        
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance     (295.4) (294.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss)     (74.9) 33.6
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment     113.1  
Ending balance (257.2) (261.3) (257.2) (261.3)
Derivative Financial Instruments        
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance     (3.6) (24.7)
Other comprehensive income (loss)     35.9 11.4
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment     0.0  
Ending balance 32.3 (13.3) 32.3 (13.3)
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment        
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance     (57.5) (107.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss)     6.5 47.1
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment     0.0  
Ending balance (51.0) (60.8) (51.0) (60.8)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)        
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (368.8) (377.9) (356.5) (427.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)     (32.5) 92.1
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment     113.1  
Ending balance $ (275.9) $ (335.4) $ (275.9) $ (335.4)
v3.22.1
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Details)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 6
Number of reportable segment 3
v3.22.1
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales $ 1,667.3 $ 1,340.6 $ 3,231.6 $ 2,487.1
Global Industrial Packaging        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 971.7 798.0 1,920.8 1,457.3
Paper Packaging & Services        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 689.3 537.0 1,299.3 1,017.9
Land Management        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 6.3 5.6 11.5 11.9
United States        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 1,029.9 784.3 1,954.7 1,466.9
United States | Global Industrial Packaging        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 345.1 250.3 663.9 453.1
United States | Paper Packaging & Services        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 678.5 528.4 1,279.3 1,001.9
United States | Land Management        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 6.3 5.6 11.5 11.9
Europe, Middle East and Africa        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 459.2 410.5 916.5 741.0
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Global Industrial Packaging        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 459.2 410.5 916.5 741.0
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Paper Packaging & Services        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Land Management        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Asia Pacific and Other Americas        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 178.2 145.8 360.4 279.2
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Global Industrial Packaging        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 167.4 137.2 340.4 263.2
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Paper Packaging & Services        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales 10.8 8.6 20.0 16.0
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Land Management        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total net sales $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.22.1
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Operating profit:        
Total operating profit $ 190.1 $ 200.6 $ 262.1 $ 270.6
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 54.6 58.8 114.0 118.1
Global Industrial Packaging        
Operating profit:        
Total operating profit 108.0 76.4 139.0 130.4
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 18.8 21.2 39.4 42.2
Paper Packaging & Services        
Operating profit:        
Total operating profit 80.1 27.3 118.4 41.6
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense 35.1 36.9 73.1 74.1
Land Management        
Operating profit:        
Total operating profit 2.0 96.9 4.7 98.6
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense $ 0.7 $ 0.7 $ 1.5 $ 1.8
v3.22.1
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Properties, Plants and Equipment, Net by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Apr. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Assets:    
Total assets $ 5,622.9 $ 5,815.8
Long lived assets, net:    
Total long-lived assets, net 1,693.2 1,810.6
United States    
Long lived assets, net:    
Total long-lived assets, net 1,282.2 1,321.8
Europe, Middle East and Africa    
Long lived assets, net:    
Total long-lived assets, net 311.0 374.5
Asia Pacific and Other Americas    
Long lived assets, net:    
Total long-lived assets, net 100.0 114.3
Operating Segments    
Assets:    
Total assets 5,287.0 5,490.8
Operating Segments | Global Industrial Packaging    
Assets:    
Total assets 2,514.5 2,735.1
Operating Segments | Paper Packaging & Services    
Assets:    
Total assets 2,522.0 2,506.5
Operating Segments | Land Management    
Assets:    
Total assets 250.5 249.2
Corporate and other    
Assets:    
Total assets $ 335.9 $ 325.0
v3.22.1
DIVESTITURES - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Preliminary adjustments $ 38.8 $ 38.8
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, cash 131.6 131.6
Cash and cash equivalents 24.4 24.4
Global Industrial Packaging    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Gain (loss) on disposition of business 4.2 4.2
Gain on sale of equity method investments   4.8
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Flexible Packaging JV    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Cash consideration 123.0 123.0
Gain (loss) on disposition of business $ (0.6) $ (0.6)