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POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
The components of net periodic pension cost include the following:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,		Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2025202420252024
Service cost$1.6 $1.7 $3.3 $3.4 
Interest cost7.8 8.7 15.5 17.3 
Expected return on plan assets(9.5)(10.7)(19.1)(21.5)
Amortization of prior service benefit
(0.1)(0.1)(0.1)(0.2)
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)0.2 (0.3)0.3 (0.5)
Net periodic pension benefit$— $(0.7)$(0.1)$(1.5)
The Company expects to make employer contributions of $5.9 million, including benefits paid directly by the Company, during 2025.
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 expense, net” in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.