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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2024
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from           to         
Commission file number   0-7977
____________________________________________________
NORDSON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
___________________________________________________
Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
28601 Clemens Road
Westlake, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)
34-0590250
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
44145
(Zip Code)
(440) 892-1580
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange
On Which Registered
Common Shares, without par valueNDSNNasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company   
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  Common Shares, without par value as of August 20, 2024:  57,181,533



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Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands, except for per share data)July 31, 2024July 31, 2023July 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Sales$661,604 $648,677 $1,945,439 $1,909,319 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales292,603 288,357 862,134 868,007 
Selling and administrative expenses201,943 189,324 588,196 553,590 
 494,546 477,681 1,450,330 1,421,597 
Operating profit167,058 170,996 495,109 487,722 
Other income (expense):
Interest expense(18,803)(12,089)(60,354)(32,532)
Interest and investment income1,027 603 3,625 1,628 
Other income (expense) - net152 2,542 (971)(2,059)
 (17,624)(8,944)(57,700)(32,963)
Income before income taxes149,434 162,052 437,409 454,759 
Income taxes32,107 34,161 92,293 95,044 
Net income$117,327 $127,891 $345,116 $359,715 
Average common shares57,229 56,989 57,171 57,114 
Incremental common shares attributable to equity compensation395 541 449 543 
Average common shares and common share equivalents57,624 57,530 57,620 57,657 
Basic earnings per share$2.05 $2.24 $6.04 $6.30 
Diluted earnings per share$2.04 $2.22 $5.99 $6.24 
See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)July 31, 2024July 31, 2023July 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Net income$117,327 $127,891 $345,116 $359,715 
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments8,096 3,455 19,419 79,986 
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax(1,198)(159)(1,638)(908)
Total other comprehensive income6,898 3,296 17,781 79,078 
Total comprehensive income$124,225 $131,187 $362,897 $438,793 
See accompanying notes.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
Assets
Current assets:July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents$165,324 $115,679 
Receivables - net538,541 590,886 
Inventories - net438,167 454,775 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets82,106 67,970 
Total current assets1,224,138 1,229,310 
Goodwill2,785,773 2,784,201 
Intangible assets - net628,764 672,744 
Property, plant and equipment - net401,415 392,846 
Operating right of use lease assets96,631 106,176 
Deferred income taxes20,408 16,022 
Other assets47,241 50,471 
Total assets$5,204,370 $5,251,770 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt and notes payable$96,288 $115,662 
Accrued liabilities204,796 199,588 
Accounts payable98,305 106,320 
Customer advanced payments62,339 93,389 
Income taxes payable34,085 45,359 
Operating lease liability - current17,136 16,853 
Finance lease liability - current5,318 4,918 
Total current liabilities518,267 582,089 
Long-term debt1,398,155 1,621,394 
Operating lease liability - noncurrent83,775 92,412 
Deferred income taxes205,309 210,637 
Postretirement obligations51,120 50,862 
Pension obligations42,520 40,425 
Finance lease liability - noncurrent12,454 11,670 
Other long-term liabilities39,012 44,221 
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares12,253 12,253 
Capital in excess of stated value708,070 668,097 
Retained earnings4,217,680 3,989,353 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(178,660)(196,441)
Common shares in treasury, at cost(1,905,586)(1,875,202)
Total shareholders' equity2,853,757 2,598,060 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$5,204,370 $5,251,770 
See accompanying notes.
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
 Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)Common
Shares
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Common
Shares in
Treasury,
at cost
TOTAL
November 1, 2023$12,253 $668,097 $3,989,353 $(196,441)$(1,875,202)$2,598,060 
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 12,519   1,899 14,418 
Stock-based compensation 4,659    4,659 
Purchase of treasury shares    (7,371)(7,371)
Dividends declared ($0.68 per share)
  (38,855)  (38,855)
Net income  109,572   109,572 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments   43,943  43,943 
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement
plan adjustments
   (459) (459)
January 31, 2024$12,253 $685,275 $4,060,070 $(152,957)$(1,880,674)$2,723,967 
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 11,412   1,389 12,801 
Stock-based compensation 5,384    5,384 
Purchase of treasury shares     (556)(556)
Dividends declared ($0.68 per share)
  (38,941)  (38,941)
Net income  118,217   118,217 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (32,620) (32,620)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement
plan adjustments
   19  19 
April 30, 2024$12,253 $702,071 $4,139,346 $(185,558)$(1,879,841)$2,788,271 
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 1,490   433 1,923 
Stock-based compensation 4,509    4,509 
Purchase of treasury shares    (26,178)(26,178)
Dividends declared ($0.68 per share)
  (38,993)  (38,993)
Net income  117,327   117,327 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments   8,096  8,096 
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement
plan adjustments
   (1,198) (1,198)
July 31, 2024$12,253 $708,070 $4,217,680 $(178,660)$(1,905,586)$2,853,757 

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 Nine Months Ended July 31, 2023
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)Common
Shares
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Common
Shares in
Treasury,
at cost
TOTAL
November 1, 2022$12,253 $626,697 $3,652,216 $(207,782)$(1,789,009)$2,294,375 
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 7,032   1,775 8,807 
Stock-based compensation 7,071    7,071 
Purchase of treasury shares     (6,875)(6,875)
Dividends declared ($0.65 per share)
  (37,199)  (37,199)
Net income  104,261   104,261 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments   76,821  76,821 
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement
plan adjustments
   (576) (576)
January 31, 2023$12,253 $640,800 $3,719,278 $(131,537)$(1,794,109)$2,446,685 
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 2,632   369 3,001 
Stock-based compensation— 4,970 — — — 4,970 
Purchase of treasury shares — — — — (47,490)(47,490)
Dividends declared ($0.65 per share)
— — (37,264)— — (37,264)
Net income— — 127,563 — — 127,563 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments— — — (290)— (290)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement
plan adjustments
— — — (173)— (173)
April 30, 2023$12,253 $648,402 $3,809,577 $(132,000)$(1,841,230)$2,497,002 
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans— 5,958 — — 683 6,641 
Stock-based compensation— 5,858 — — — 5,858 
Purchase of treasury shares— — — — (23,798)(23,798)
Dividends declared ($0.65 per share)
— — (37,084)— — (37,084)
Net income— — 127,891 — — 127,891 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments— — — 3,455 — 3,455 
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement
plan adjustments
— — — (159)— (159)
July 31, 2023$12,253 $660,218 $3,900,384 $(128,704)$(1,864,345)$2,579,806 
See accompanying notes.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)Nine Months Ended
Cash flows from operating activities:July 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Net income$345,116 $359,715 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization99,646 80,637 
Non-cash stock compensation14,552 17,067 
Deferred income taxes(3,830)(930)
Other non-cash expense3,698 762 
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment1,015 1,624 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other(385)19,197 
Net cash provided by operating activities459,812 478,072 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment(43,786)(24,244)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment63 91 
Other8,833  
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (377,843)
Net cash used in investing activities(34,890)(401,996)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt4,334 1,279,151 
Repayment of debt(248,689)(1,205,195)
Repayment of finance lease obligations(4,505)(4,769)
Issuance of common shares in treasury29,142 18,449 
Purchase of treasury shares(34,105)(78,163)
Dividends paid(116,789)(111,547)
Net cash used in financing activities(370,612)(102,074)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(4,665)5,679 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents49,645 (20,319)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period115,679 163,457 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$165,324 $143,138 
See accompanying notes.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2024
NOTE REGARDING AMOUNTS AND FISCAL YEAR REFERENCES
In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, all amounts related to United States dollars and foreign currency and to the number of Nordson Corporation’s common shares, except for per share earnings and dividend amounts, are expressed in thousands. Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references to “we” or the “Company” mean Nordson Corporation.
Unless otherwise noted, all references to years relate to our fiscal year ending October 31.

Significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation.  The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023.
Consolidation.  The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Nordson Corporation and its 100%-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Investments in affiliates and joint ventures in which our ownership is 50% or less or in which we do not have control but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  
Use of estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.
Revenue recognition. A contract exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contract with a customer are satisfied. Generally, our revenue results from short-term, fixed-price contracts and primarily is recognized as of a point in time when the product is shipped or at a later point when the control of the product transfers to the customer. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenues deferred as of July 31, 2024 and 2023 were not material.
However, for certain contracts related to the sale of customer-specific products within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment, revenue is recognized over time as we satisfy performance obligations because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. The continuous transfer of control to the customer occurs as we enhance assets that are customer controlled and we are contractually entitled to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin.  
As control transfers over time for these products or services, revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligations. The selection method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We have elected to use the input method – costs incurred for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of products or services to the customer based on incurring costs on the contract. Under this method, revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Contract assets recognized are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material on July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023. Revenue recognized over time represented approximately less than ten percent of our overall consolidated revenues at July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023.
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products or services. Taxes, including sales and value add, that we collect concurrently with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. As a practical expedient, we may exclude the assessment of whether goods or services are performance obligations, if they are immaterial in the context of the contract, and combine these with other performance obligations. While payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, we have determined that our contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to treat all shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs as a significant portion of these costs are incurred prior to transfer of control to the customer. We have also elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as they are incurred as the amortization period resulting from capitalizing the
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costs is one year or less. These costs are recorded within Selling and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
We offer assurance-type warranties on our products as well as separately sold warranty contracts. Revenue related to warranty contracts that are sold separately is recognized over the life of the warranty term and are not material. Certain arrangements may include installation, installation supervision, training, and spare parts, which tend to be completed in a short period of time, at an insignificant cost, and utilizing skills not unique to us, and, therefore, these items are typically regarded as inconsequential or not material.
We disclose disaggregated revenues by operating segment and geography in accordance with the revenue standard and on the same basis used internally by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating performance of operating segments and for allocating resources. Refer to our Operating segments Note for details.
Earnings per share.  Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each year, while diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding. Common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon exercise of stock options computed using the treasury stock method, as well as restricted shares and deferred stock-based compensation. Options whose exercise price is higher than the average market price are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 138, respectively. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 141, respectively.
Recently issued accounting standards
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and enhanced disclosures in interim periods. The guidance in ASU 2023-07 will be applied retrospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-07 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in 2025.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is intended to improve income tax disclosure requirements by requiring specific disclosure in the rate reconciliation and additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in fiscal 2026.
Acquisitions
Business acquisitions have been accounted for using the acquisition method, with the acquired assets and liabilities recorded at estimated fair value on the dates of acquisition. The cost in excess of the net assets of the business acquired is included in goodwill. Operating results since the respective dates of acquisitions are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
2024 Acquisition
On August 21, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Atrion Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Atrion”), pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated May 28, 2024, with Alpha Medical Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson (“Merger Sub”), and Atrion. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into Atrion (the “Merger”), with Atrion surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson. Atrion is a leader in proprietary medical infusion fluid delivery and niche cardiovascular solutions and will operate within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment. The all-cash acquisition of Atrion of approximately $800,000, net of cash acquired, was funded using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and Term Loan Agreement (refer to Long-term debt Note) and cash on hand. Atrion sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately $169,000.
2023 Acquisitions
On August 24, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of the ARAG Group and its subsidiaries ("ARAG Group" or "ARAG") pursuant to the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2023, by and among the Company, its Italian subsidiary, Capvis Equity V LP, DRIP Co-Investment, and certain individuals. ARAG is a global market and innovation leader in the development, production and supply of precision control systems and smart fluid components for agricultural spraying. ARAG operates as a division of our Industrial Precision Solutions segment. In anticipation of the acquisition, the
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Company entered into a €760,000 senior unsecured term loan facility with a group of banks in August 2023 (the "364-Day Term Loan Facility"). The all-cash ARAG acquisition of approximately €957,000, net of the repayment of approximately €30,300 of debt of the acquired companies, was funded using borrowings under the 364-Day Term Loan Facility and the Company's revolving credit facility. The 364-Day Term Loan Facility was subsequently paid off in September 2023 with the net proceeds of a senior notes offering. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $687,357 and identifiable intangible assets of $353,500 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $27,500 of tradenames (amortized over nine years), $31,000 of technology (amortized over five years), and $295,000 of customer relationships (amortized over twenty-two years). Goodwill associated with the acquisition was not tax deductible. As of July 31, 2024, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary as we complete our assessment principally of income taxes. The financial results of the ARAG Group acquisition are not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:
August 24, 2023
Cash$32,966 
Receivables - net31,081 
Inventories - net51,952 
Goodwill687,357 
Intangibles353,500 
Other assets55,993 
Total Assets$1,212,849 
Accounts payable$18,915 
Deferred income taxes100,097 
Other liabilities15,934 
Total Liabilities$134,946 
On November 3, 2022, we acquired 100% of CyberOptics Corporation ("CyberOptics"). CyberOptics is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D optical sensing technology solutions. The CyberOptics acquisition expanded our test and inspection platform, providing differentiated technology that expands our product offering in the semiconductor and electronics industries and is reported in our Advanced Technology Solutions segment. We acquired CyberOptics for an aggregate purchase price of $377,843, net of cash of approximately $40,890, funded using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and cash on hand. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $285,330 and identifiable intangible assets of $58,600 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $15,200 of tradenames (amortized over fifteen years), $14,600 of technology (amortized over seven years), and $28,800 of customer contracts (amortized over twelve years). Goodwill associated with the acquisition was not tax deductible. As of July 31, 2024, the purchase price allocation was final. The results of CyberOptics are not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:
 November 3, 2022
Cash$40,890 
Receivables - net21,364 
Inventories - net33,639 
Goodwill285,330 
Intangibles58,600 
Other assets13,768 
Total Assets$453,591 
 
Accounts payable$8,109 
Deferred income taxes14,826 
Other liabilities11,923 
Total Liabilities$34,858 
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Receivables
Our allowance for credit losses is principally determined based on aging of receivables. Receivables are exposed to credit risk based on the customers' ability to pay which is influenced by, among other factors, their financial liquidity. We perform ongoing customer credit evaluation to maintain sufficient allowances for potential credit losses. Our segments perform credit evaluation and monitoring to estimate and manage credit risk through the review of customer information, credit ratings, approval and monitoring of customer credit limits, and assessment of market conditions. We may also require prepayments or bank guarantees from customers to mitigate credit risk. Our receivables are generally short-term in nature with a majority of receivables outstanding less than 90 days. Accounts receivable balances are written-off against the allowance if deemed uncollectible.
Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for credit losses of $11,839 and $10,015 on July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively. The provision for losses on receivables was $1,678 and $2,156 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, respectively, compared to provision for losses of $410 and provision income of $239 for the same periods a year ago, respectively. The remaining change in the allowance for credit losses is principally related to net write-off/recoveries of uncollectible accounts as well as currency translation.
Inventories
Components of inventories were as follows:
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Finished goods$255,565 $233,552 
Raw materials and component parts200,961 211,874 
Work-in-process65,462 86,474 
 521,988 531,900 
Obsolescence and other reserves(83,821)(77,125)
 $438,167 $454,775 
Property, Plant and Equipment
Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:
July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Land$15,280 $15,792 
Land improvements5,099 5,019 
Buildings289,691 294,267 
Machinery and equipment577,723 549,291 
Enterprise management system53,385 52,939 
Construction-in-progress40,054 24,916 
Leased property under finance leases30,086 28,406 
 1,011,318 970,630 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(609,903)(577,784)
 $401,415 $392,846 
Depreciation expense was $14,180 and $13,180 for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense was $42,234 and $38,798 for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Goodwill and other intangible assets  
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 by operating segment were as follows:
 Industrial
Precision
Solutions
Medical Fluid SystemsAdvanced
Technology
Solutions
Total
Balance at October 31, 2023$1,208,996 $1,173,858 $401,347 $2,784,201 
Acquisitions(7,543)  (7,543)
Currency effect5,972 1,341 1,802 9,115 
Balance at July 31, 2024$1,207,425 $1,175,199 $403,149 $2,785,773 
See Acquisitions Note for additional details.
Information regarding our intangible assets subject to amortization was as follows:
 July 31, 2024
 Carrying 
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book 
Value
Customer relationships$811,392 $327,906 $483,486 
Patent/technology costs207,113 128,990 78,123 
Trade name126,820 59,861 66,959 
Non-compete agreements8,486 8,290 196 
Other421 421  
Total$1,154,232 $525,468 $628,764 
 October 31, 2023
 Carrying 
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book 
Value
Customer relationships$794,706 $287,585 $507,121 
Patent/technology costs204,905 112,994 91,911 
Trade name125,692 52,488 73,204 
Non-compete agreements10,028 9,521 507 
Other182 181 1 
Total$1,135,513 $462,769 $672,744 
Amortization expense for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $19,202 and $13,922, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $57,412 and $41,839, respectively. See Acquisitions Note for details regarding intangibles recorded due to the acquisition of ARAG and CyberOptics.
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Pension and other postretirement plans
The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were:
 U.S.International
Three Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$2,507 $2,744 $231 $281 
Interest cost4,752 4,176 688 642 
Expected return on plan assets(6,652)(6,529)(417)(392)
Amortization of prior service credit  (2)(13)
Amortization of net actuarial loss  7 20 
Settlement loss56    
Total benefit cost$663 $391 $507 $538 
 U.S.International
Nine Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$7,522 $8,233 $702 $838 
Interest cost14,257 12,526 2,062 1,887 
Expected return on plan assets(19,958)(19,587)(1,250)(1,151)
Amortization of prior service credit  (6)(38)
Amortization of net actuarial loss  24 61 
Settlement loss56    
Total benefit cost$1,877 $1,172 $1,532 $1,597 
The components of other postretirement benefit costs for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were:
 U.S.International
Three Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$70 $100 $1 $1 
Interest cost754 766 3 3 
Amortization of net actuarial gain(147) (14)(16)
Total benefit cost (income)$677 $866 $(10)$(12)
 U.S.International
Nine Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$211 $299 $4 $4 
Interest cost2,262 2,297 10 8 
Amortization of net actuarial gain(443) (43)(47)
Total benefit cost (income)$2,030 $2,596 $(29)$(35)
The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost, other than service cost, are included in Other – net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
Income taxes
We record our interim provision for income taxes based on our estimated annual effective tax rate, as well as certain items discrete to the current period. The effective tax rate for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was 21.5% and 21.1%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was 21.1% and 20.9%, respectively.
Due to our share-based payment transactions, our income tax provision included a discrete tax benefit of $537 and $2,846 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, respectively. Our income tax provision included a similar discrete tax benefit of $996 and $2,745 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023, respectively.
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), including adjustments for items that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income, are shown below.
Cumulative
translation
adjustments
Pension and
postretirement 
benefit plan
adjustments
Accumulated
other 
comprehensive
income (loss)
Balance at October 31, 2023$(133,280)$(63,161)$(196,441)
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $250
 (1,638)(1,638)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)
19,419  19,419 
Balance at July 31, 2024$(113,861)$(64,799)$(178,660)
(a) Includes a net loss of $11,475, net of tax of $3,427, on net investment hedges.
Stock-based compensation
During the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, our shareholders approved the Nordson Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the "2021 Plan") as the successor to the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the "2012 Plan"). The 2021 Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance shares, cash awards and other stock or performance-based incentives. A maximum of 900 common shares were authorized for grant under the 2021 Plan plus the number of shares that remained available to be granted under the 2012 Plan, as well as issuable under the CyberOptics equity plan. As of July 31, 2024, a total of 1,875 common shares were available to be granted under the 2021 Plan.
Stock Options
Nonqualified or incentive stock options may be granted to our employees and directors. Generally, options granted to employees may be exercised beginning one year from the date of grant at a rate not exceeding 25 percent per year and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Vesting accelerates upon a qualified termination in connection with a change in control. In the event of termination of employment due to early retirement or normal retirement at age 65, options granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and vesting continues postretirement for all other unvested options granted. In the event of disability or death, all unvested stock options granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason results in forfeiture of unvested options and vested options in certain circumstances. The amortized cost of options is accelerated if the retirement eligibility date occurs before the normal vesting date. Option exercises are satisfied through the issuance of treasury shares on a first-in, first-out basis. We recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $1,426 and $3,960 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, respectively, compared to $1,697 and $4,982 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity related to stock options for the nine months ended July 31, 2024:
 Number of
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price 
Per Share
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term
Outstanding at October 31, 20231,062$152.41 
Granted61238.35 
Exercised(243)122.43 
Forfeited or expired(7)229.00 
Outstanding at July 31, 2024873$166.21 $74,716 4.9 years
Expected to vest164$239.41 $2,428 8.0 years
Exercisable at July 31, 2024707$149.00 $72,263 4.2 years
As of July 31, 2024, there was $5,668 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. That cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.9 years.


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The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Nine Months EndedJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Expected volatility30.3%-31.7%30.4%-31.8%
Expected dividend yield1.15%-1.20%1.12%-1.27%
Risk-free interest rate4.22%-4.52%3.79%-4.21%
Expected life of the option (in years)5.0-6.25.0-6.2
The weighted-average expected volatility used to value the 2024 and 2023 options was 30.7% and 30.6%, respectively.
Historical information was the primary basis for the selection of the expected volatility, expected dividend yield and the expected lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon yields of U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued.
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $79.84 and $77.99, respectively.
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $3,115 and $7,741, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $33,286 and $19,873, respectively.
Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $29,142 and $18,449, respectively.
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units
We may grant restricted shares and/or restricted share units to our employees and directors. These shares or units may not be transferred for a designated period of time (generally one to three years) defined at the date of grant. We may also grant continuation awards in the form of restricted share units with cliff vesting and a performance measure that must be achieved for the restricted share units to vest.
For employee recipients, in the event of termination of employment due to early retirement, with the consent of the Company, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and other restricted shares and units vest on a pro-rata basis, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of termination of employment due to normal retirement at age 65, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and, for other restricted shares and units, the restriction period applicable to restricted shares will lapse and the shares will vest and be transferable and all unvested units will become vested in full, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of a recipient's disability or death, all restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason prior to the lapse of any restrictions or vesting of units results in forfeiture of the shares or units.
For non-employee directors, all restrictions lapse in the event of disability or death of the non-employee director. Termination of service as a director for any other reason within one year of date of grant results in a pro-rata vesting of shares or units.
As shares or units are issued, stock-based compensation equivalent to the fair value on the date of grant is expensed over the vesting period.  
As of July 31, 2024, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted shares. The amount charged to expense related to restricted shares during the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $0 and $73, respectively, which included common share dividends of $0 and $2, respectively. For the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, the amounts charged to expense related to restricted shares were $0 and $336, respectively, which included common share dividends of $0 and $5, respectively. 

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The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units during the nine months ended July 31, 2024:
 Number of UnitsWeighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Restricted share units at October 31, 202369 $236.28 
Granted39 234.74
Forfeited(5)241.30
Vested(31)233.05
Restricted share units at July 31, 202472 $236.37 
As of July 31, 2024, there was $10,876 of remaining expense to be recognized related to outstanding restricted share units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years. The amount charged to expense related to restricted share units during each of the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $2,198 and $2,152, respectively, compared to charges of $6,658 and $6,658, respectively, for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Performance Share Incentive Awards
Executive officers and selected other key employees are eligible to receive common share-based incentive awards. Payouts, in the form of unrestricted common shares, vary based on the degree to which corporate financial performance exceeds predetermined threshold, target and maximum performance goals over three-year performance periods. No payout will occur unless threshold performance is achieved.
The amount of compensation expense is based upon current performance projections and the percentage of the requisite service that has been rendered. The calculations are based upon the grant date fair value, which is principally driven by the stock price on the date of grant. The per share values were $229.58 and $225.14 in 2024, and $231.34, $211.25 and $214.51 for 2023. The amount charged to expense related to performance awards for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $771 and $1,831, respectively. For the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and July 31, 2023, $3,637 and $4,785 were charged to expense, respectively. As of July 31, 2024, there was $8,224 of unrecognized compensation cost related to performance share incentive awards.
Deferred Compensation
Our executive officers and other highly compensated employees may elect to defer up to 100 percent of their base pay and cash incentive compensation, and for executive officers, up to 90 percent of their share-based performance incentive payout each year. Additional share units are credited for quarterly dividends paid on our common shares. Expense related to dividends paid under this plan for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $23 and $30, respectively, compared to $71 and $77 for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Deferred Directors' Compensation
Non-employee directors may defer all or part of their cash and equity-based compensation until retirement. Cash compensation may be deferred as cash or as share equivalent units. Deferred cash amounts are recorded as liabilities, and share equivalent units are recorded as equity. Additional share equivalent units are earned when common share dividends are declared.
The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during the nine months ended July 31, 2024:
 Number of SharesWeighted-Average
Grant Date 
Fair Value
Outstanding at October 31, 202378 $93.11 
Dividend equivalents1 249.14
Distributions(14)54.21 
Outstanding at July 31, 202465 $103.73 
The amount charged to expense related to director deferred compensation for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $91 and $76, respectively, compared to $226 and $234 for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Warranties
We offer warranties to our customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. A typical warranty program requires that we repair or replace defective products within a specified time period (generally one year) measured from the date of delivery or first use. We record an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical return rates. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the adequacy of our warranty provisions is adjusted as necessary. The liability for warranty costs is included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  

Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023:
 July 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Beginning balance at October 31$14,401 $11,723 
Accruals for warranties10,841 14,938 
Warranty payments(11,279)(12,939)
Currency effect(209)566 
Ending balance$13,754 $14,288 
Operating segments
We conduct business in three primary operating segments: Industrial Precision Solutions, Medical and Fluid Solutions, and Advanced Technology Solutions. The composition of segments and measure of segment profitability is consistent with that used by our chief operating decision maker. The primary measure used by the chief operating decision maker for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments and assessing performance is operating profit, which equals sales less cost of sales and certain operating expenses. Items below the operating profit line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (interest and investment income, interest expense and other income/expense) are excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by our chief operating decision maker and are not presented by operating segment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Significant accounting policies Note.
Industrial Precision Solutions: This segment focuses on delivering proprietary dispensing and processing technology, both standard and highly customized equipment, to diverse end markets. Product lines commonly reduce material consumption, increase line efficiency through precision dispense and measurement and control, and enhance product brand and appearance. Components are used for dispensing adhesives, coatings, paint, finishes, sealants and other materials. This segment primarily serves the industrial, agricultural, consumer durables and non-durables markets.
Medical and Fluid Solutions: This segment includes the Company’s fluid management solutions for medical, high-tech industrial and other diverse end markets. Related plastic tubing, balloons, catheters, syringes, cartridges, tips and fluid connection components are used to dispense or control fluids within customers’ medical devices or products, as well as production processes.
Advanced Technology Solutions: This segment focuses on products serving electronics end markets. Advanced Technology Solutions products integrate our proprietary product technologies found in progressive stages of an electronics customer’s production processes, such as surface treatment, precisely controlled dispensing of material and test and inspection to ensure quality and reliability. Applications include, but are not limited to, semiconductors, printed circuit boards, electronic components and automotive electronics.

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The following table presents information about our segments:
Three Months EndedIndustrial
Precision
Solutions
Medical and Fluid SolutionsAdvanced
Technology
Solutions
CorporateTotal
July 31, 2024    
Net external sales$370,561 $166,737 $124,306 $ $661,604 
Operating profit (loss)118,110 48,374 22,945 (22,371)167,058 
July 31, 2023
Net external sales$338,257 $170,871 $139,549 $ $648,677 
Operating profit (loss)115,346 54,019 27,083 (25,452)170,996 
Nine Months Ended
July 31, 2024
Net external sales$1,092,099 $495,229 $358,111 $ $1,945,439 
Operating profit (loss)344,305 143,467 60,767 (53,430)495,109 
July 31, 2023
Net external sales$985,610 $491,683 $432,026 $ $1,909,319 
Operating profit (loss)329,439 141,326 70,136 (53,179)487,722 
We had significant sales in the following geographic regions:
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 July 31, 2024July 31, 2023July 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Americas$287,016 $290,515 $855,456 $834,125 
Europe179,370 167,536 540,750 498,379 
Asia Pacific195,218 190,626 549,233 576,815 
Total net external sales$661,604 $648,677 $1,945,439 $1,909,319 
Fair value measurements
The inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value are classified into the following categories:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
The following tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
July 31, 2024TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
$4,308 $ $4,308 $ 
Net investment contracts (b)
5,834  5,834  
Total assets at fair value$10,142 $ $10,142 $ 
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)
$9,513 $ $9,513 $ 
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
5,414  5,414  
Net investment contracts (b)
17,100  17,100  
Total liabilities at fair value$32,027 $ $32,027 $ 
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October 31, 2023TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
$696 $ $696 $ 
Net investment contracts (b)
13,713  13,713  
Total assets at fair value$14,409 $ $14,409 $ 
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)
$9,637 $ $9,637 $ 
Net investment contracts (b)
9,985  9,985  
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
10,425  10,425  
Total liabilities at fair value$30,047 $ $30,047 $ 
(a)We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges.
(b)Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries. The fair value of these hedges is primarily based on the exchange rate between the currency pair of the hedge upon which settlement is based and includes an adjustment for the counterparty’s or Company’s credit risk. The notional amount of our net investment hedge contracts as of July 31, 2024 was $840,271.
(c)Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100% of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90% of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.
The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments, other than cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable, are shown in the table below. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
 July 31, 2024
 Carrying AmountFair Value
Long-term debt (including current portion)$1,483,798 $1,530,217 
Long-term debt is valued by discounting future cash flows at currently available rates for borrowing arrangements with similar terms and conditions, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amount of long-term debt is shown net of unamortized debt issuance costs as disclosed in the Long-term debt Note.
Derivative financial instruments  
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
We operate internationally and enter into intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Consequently, we are subject to market risk arising from exchange rate movements between the dates foreign currency transactions occur and the dates they are settled. We regularly use foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our risks related to most of these transactions. These contracts usually have maturities of 90 days or less and generally require us to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. dollars at maturity, at rates stated in the contracts. These contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in each accounting period in “Other – net” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income together with the transaction gain or loss from the related balance sheet position. The settlement of these contracts is recorded in operating activities on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
For the three months ended July 31, 2024, we recognized a net gain of $2,954 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net loss of $3,418 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the three months ended July 31, 2023, we recognized a net loss of $93 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net loss of $855 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the nine months ended July 31, 2024, we recognized a net gain of $8,624 on foreign currency forward contracts and a realized net loss of $11,035 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the nine months ended July 31, 2023, we recognized a net gain of $12,086 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net loss of $19,710 from the change in fair value of
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balance sheet positions. The fair values of our foreign currency forward contract assets and liabilities are included in Receivable-net and Accrued liabilities, respectively, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes, by currency, the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at July 31, 2024 and 2023:
July 31, 2024 contract amounts:Notional Sell AmountsNotional Buy Amounts
Euro$124,144 $144,557 
British pound17,187 138,240 
Japanese yen18,113 26,580 
Mexican Peso50 32,714 
Hong Kong dollar 1,942 
Singapore dollar2,391 22,735 
Australian dollar 9,630 
Taiwan Dollar 8,000 
Others3,425 71,755 
Total$165,310 $456,153 
July 31, 2023 contract amounts:Notional Sell AmountsNotional Buy Amounts
Euro$95,064 $194,850 
British pound20,489 132,956 
Mexican Peso3,227 28,158 
Japanese yen23,195 17,908 
Hong Kong dollar2,080 7,265 
Singapore dollar60 19,817 
Australian dollar 9,236 
Taiwan Dollar 8,000 
Others2,602 71,830 
Total$146,717 $490,020 
We are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments. These financial instruments include cash deposits and foreign currency forward contracts. We periodically monitor the credit ratings of these counterparties in order to minimize our exposure. Our customers represent a wide variety of industries and geographic regions. For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.
Net Investment Hedges
Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We may utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries.
As of July 31, 2024, the Company was party to various cross currency swaps between the U.S. Dollar and Euro, Japanese Yen, Taiwan Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Chinese Yuan, which were designated as hedges of our net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the foreign exchange risk associated with certain investments in these subsidiaries. Any increases or decreases related to the remeasurement of the hedges are recorded in the currency translation component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' Equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet until the sale or substantial liquidation of the underlying investments. A loss of $6,968 and a loss of $11,475, net of tax, was recorded for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, respectively, compared to a $1,205 loss, net of tax, for both the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes the fair values of our net investment contracts designated as net investment hedges in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2024:
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsOther assetsAccrued liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities
Net investment contracts$5,579 $255 $7,827 $9,273 

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Long-term debt
A summary of long-term debt is as follows:
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Notes Payable $10,644 $5,019 
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028130,000 248,000 
Term loan due 2026280,000 300,000 
Senior notes, due 20258,500 32,000 
Senior notes, due 2025-202737,143 54,286 
Senior notes, due 2025-2030190,000 260,000 
5.600% Notes due 2028350,000 350,000 
5.800% Notes due 2033500,000 500,000 
 1,506,287 1,749,305 
Less current maturities96,288 115,662 
Less unamortized debt issuance costs10,487 10,773 
Less bond discounts1,357 1,476 
Long-term maturities$1,398,155 $1,621,394 
Revolving credit agreement — In June 2023, we entered into a $1,150,000 unsecured multi-currency credit facility with a group of banks, which provides for a term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000 (the "Term Loan Facility"), maturing in June 2026, and a multicurrency revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $850,000 (the "Revolving Facility"), maturing in June 2028 (the "New Credit Agreement"). In June 2024, the Revolving Facility was amended to increase the aggregate principal amount to $922,500. The Company borrowed and had outstanding $280,000 on the Term Loan Facility and $130,000 on the Revolving Facility as of July 31, 2024. The Revolving Facility permits borrowing in U.S. Dollars, Euros, Sterling, Swiss Francs, Singapore Dollars, Yen, and each other currency approved by a Revolving Facility lender. The New Credit Agreement provides that the applicable margin for (i) RFR, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, and Eurodollar Loans will range from 0.85% to 1.20% and (ii) Base Rate Loans will range from 0.00% to 0.20%, in each case, based on the Company’s Leverage Ratio (as defined in the New Credit Agreement and calculated on a consolidated net debt basis). Borrowings under the New Credit Agreement bear interest at (i) either a base rate or a SOFR rate, with respect to borrowings in U.S. dollars, (ii) a eurocurrency rate, with respect to borrowings in Euros and Yen, or (iii) Daily Simple RFR, with respect to borrowings in Sterling, Swiss Francs or Singapore Dollars, plus, in each case, an applicable margin (and, solely in the case of Singapore Dollars, a spread adjustment). The applicable margin is based on the Company’s Leverage Ratio. The weighted-average interest rate at July 31, 2024 was 6.39%.
364-day term loan agreement — In June 2024, we entered into a 364-day term loan agreement (the "Term Loan Agreement") with a group of banks. The Term Loan Agreement provides for a delayed draw term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 and was entered into to fund, in part, the acquisition of Atrion.
Senior notes, due 2025 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2012 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 0.99 years. The weighted-average interest rate at July 31, 2024 was 3.07%.
Senior notes, due 2025-2027 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2015 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 1.80 years. The weighted-average interest rate at July 31, 2024 was 3.13%.
Senior notes, due 2025-2030 These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2018 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 2.95 years. The weighted-average interest rate at July 31, 2024 was 4.03%.  
5.60% Notes due 2028 and 5.80% Notes due 2033 — In September 2023, we completed an underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of $350,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.60% Notes due 2028 and $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.80% Notes due 2033.
We were in compliance with all covenants at July 31, 2024, and the amount we could borrow would not have been limited by any debt covenants.
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Contingencies
We are involved in pending or potential litigation regarding environmental, product liability, patent, contract, employee and other matters arising from the normal course of business. Including the environmental matters discussed below, after consultation with legal counsel, we do not believe that losses in excess of the amounts we have accrued would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, quarterly or annual operating results or cash flows.
Environmental
We have voluntarily agreed with the City of New Richmond, Wisconsin and other potentially responsible parties to share costs associated with the remediation of the City of New Richmond municipal landfill (the "Site") and the construction of a potable water delivery system serving the impacted area down gradient of the Site. As of July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, our accrual for the ongoing operation, maintenance and monitoring obligation at the Site was $181 and $231, respectively. The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s best estimate of the probable and reasonably estimable undiscounted costs related to known remediation obligations. The accuracy of our estimate of environmental liability is affected by several uncertainties such as additional requirements that may be identified in connection with remedial activities, the complexity and evolution of environmental laws and regulations, and the identification of presently unknown remediation requirements. Consequently, our liability could be greater than our current estimate. However, we do not expect that the costs associated with remediation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Subsequent Event
On August 21, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Atrion pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into Atrion with Atrion surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson. Atrion is a leader in proprietary medical infusion fluid delivery and niche cardiovascular solutions and will operate within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment. The all-cash acquisition of Atrion of approximately $800,000, net of cash acquired, was funded using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and Term Loan Agreement (refer to Long-term debt Note) and cash on hand. Atrion sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately $169,000.
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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain significant factors affecting our financial condition and results of operations for the periods included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, components may not sum to totals due to rounding.
Overview
Nordson is an innovative precision technology company that leverages a scalable growth framework to deliver top tier growth with leading margins and returns. We engineer, manufacture and market differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing, applying and controlling of adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids, to test and inspect for quality, and to treat and cure surfaces and various medical products such as: catheters, cannulas, medical balloons and medical tubing. These products are supported with extensive application expertise and direct global sales and service. We serve a wide variety of consumer non-durable, consumer durable and technology end markets including packaging, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, precision agriculture, building and construction, and general product assembly and finishing.
Our strategy for long-term growth is based on solving customers’ needs globally. We were incorporated in the State of Ohio in 1954 and are headquartered in Westlake, Ohio. Our products are marketed through a network of direct operations in more than 35 countries.
We have approximately 7,700 employees worldwide. Our principal manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, the People’s Republic of China, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
A comprehensive discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies and management estimates and significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the financial statements is included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023 (the "2023 Form 10-K"). There have been no significant changes in critical accounting policies, management estimates or accounting policies followed since the year ended October 31, 2023.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended July 31, 2024
Worldwide sales for the three months ended July 31, 2024 were $661,604, an increase of 2.0% from sales of $648,677 for the comparable period of 2023. The increase included a 3.8% increase due to an acquisition and an unfavorable effect from currency translation of 0.9%. Organic sales decreased 0.9%, driven by lower demand in electronics and medical product lines, partially offset by growth in packaging, nonwovens, and optical sensors product lines.
In the Americas region, sales were $287,016 for the three months ended July 31, 2024, a decrease of 1.2% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales decrease of 3.4%, an increase due to an acquisition of 2.4%, and unfavorable currency effects of 0.2%. In the Asia Pacific region, sales were $195,218, an increase of 2.4% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales increase of 4.1% and a 0.8% increase due to an acquisition, partially offset by unfavorable currency effects of 2.5%. In Europe, sales were $179,370, an increase of 7.1% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales decrease of 2.0%, unfavorable currency effects of 0.7%, and a 9.8% increase due to an acquisition.
Cost of sales for the three months ended July 31, 2024 were $292,603, up from $288,357 in the comparable period of 2023. Gross profit, expressed as a percentage of sales, increased to 55.8% from 55.5% in the comparable period of 2023. The increase in gross profit was due to favorable mix overall.
Selling and administrative expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2024 were $201,943, up from $189,324 in the comparable period of 2023. The 6.7% increase was primarily driven by the first-year effect of an acquisition.
Operating profit decreased to $167,058 for the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to $170,996 in the comparable period of 2023. Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 25.3% for the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to 26.4% in the comparable period of 2023. The 1.1 percentage-point decline in operating margin was primarily driven by reduced sales leverage on selling and administrative expenses, partially offset by improved gross margin percentage performance.
Interest expense for the three months ended July 31, 2024 was $18,803, compared to $12,089 in the comparable period of 2023. The increase, compared to the prior year period, was primarily due to higher average debt levels, driven by acquisitions. Other income was $152 compared to $2,542 in the comparable period of 2023. Included in 2024 other income were pension and postretirement income of $1,028 and $464 of foreign currency losses. Included in 2023 other income were pension and postretirement income of $1,343 and $886 in foreign currency losses.
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Net income for the three months ended July 31, 2024 was $117,327, or $2.04 per diluted share, compared to $127,891, or $2.22 per diluted share, in the same period of 2023. This change represents an 8.3% decrease in net income, and an 8.1% decrease in diluted earnings per share. The decrease in income reflects increased interest expense from prior year acquisitions and slightly lower overall operating margins.
Industrial Precision Solutions
Sales of the Industrial Precision Solutions segment were $370,561 in the three months ended July 31, 2024, an increase of 9.6% from sales of $338,257 for the comparable period of 2023. The increase consisted of an acquisition impact of 7.4% and an organic sales increase of 3.6%, partially offset by unfavorable currency effects of 1.4%. The organic sales increase was driven primarily by packaging and nonwovens product lines.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 31.9% for the three months ended July 31, 2024 compared to 34.1% in the comparable period of 2023. The 2.2 percentage point decline in operating margin was primarily due to higher intangible asset amortization expense of $5,786 related to the ARAG acquisition.
Medical and Fluid Solutions
Sales of the Medical and Fluid Solutions segment were $166,737 in the three months ended July 31, 2024, a decrease of 2.4% from sales of $170,871 for the comparable period of 2023. The decrease consisted of an organic sales decrease of 2.0% and an unfavorable currency effect of 0.4%. The organic sales decrease was driven by lower demand in interventional solutions and fluid components product lines.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 29.0% for the three months ended July 31, 2024 compared to 31.6% in the comparable period of 2023. The 2.6 percentage point decline in operating margin was primarily due to unfavorable mix.
Advanced Technology Solutions
Sales of the Advanced Technology Solutions segment were $124,306 in the three months ended July 31, 2024, a decrease of 10.9% from sales of $139,549 for the comparable period of 2023. The decrease consisted of an organic sales decrease of 10.2% and an unfavorable currency effect of 0.7%. The organic sales decrease was driven by softness in electronics processing and x-ray and test product lines, offset by growth in optical sensors product lines.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 18.5% for the three months ended July 31, 2024 compared to 19.4% in the comparable period of 2023. The decrease in operating margin was primarily due to the decline in sales.
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024
Worldwide sales for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 were $1,945,439, an increase of 1.9% from sales of $1,909,319 for the comparable period of 2023. The increase consisted of 4.5% increase due to acquisitions, partially offset by a 2.2% decrease in organic sales and an unfavorable effect from currency translation of 0.4%. The organic sales decrease was principally driven by the Advanced Technology Solutions segment, partially offset by organic sales increases in the Industrial Precision Solutions and Medical Fluid Solutions segments.
In the Americas region, sales were $855,456, an increase of 2.6% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales decrease of 0.3%, an increase of 2.7% due to an acquisition, and favorable currency effects of 0.2%. In the Asia Pacific region, sales were $549,233, a decrease of 4.8% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of an organic sales decrease of 3.1% and unfavorable currency effects of 2.4%, partially offset by a 0.7% increase from an acquisition. In Europe, sales were $540,750, an increase of 8.5% from the comparable period of 2023, consisting of a 12.2% increase from an acquisition and favorable currency effects of 0.8%, partially offset by an organic sales decrease of 4.5%.
Cost of sales for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 were $862,134, down from $868,007 in the comparable period of 2023. Gross profit, expressed as a percentage of sales, increased to 55.7% from 54.5% in the comparable period of 2023. The 1.2 percentage point increase in gross margin was primarily driven by improved manufacturing efficiencies and favorable product mix.
Selling and administrative expenses for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 were $588,196, up from $553,590 in the comparable period of 2023. The 6.3% increase was primarily driven by the first-year effect of an acquisition, partially offset by improved cost controls.
Operating profit increased to $495,109 for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 compared to $487,722 in the nine months ended July 31, 2023. Operating profit as a percentage of sales was 25.4% for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 compared to 25.5% in the comparable period of 2023.
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Interest expense for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 was $60,354, compared to $32,532 in the comparable period of 2023. The increase was due primarily to higher average debt levels, driven by acquisitions. Other expense was $971 compared to $2,059 in the comparable period of 2023. Included in 2024 other expense were other pension and postretirement income of $3,085 and $2,411 of foreign currency losses. Included in 2023 other expense were pension and postretirement income of $4,044 and $7,625 of foreign currency losses.
Net income for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 was $345,116, or $5.99 per diluted share, compared to $359,715, or $6.24 per diluted share, in the same period of 2023. This change represents a 4.1% decrease in net income, and a 4.0% decrease in diluted earnings per share. The decrease in income was driven primarily by increased interest expense.
Industrial Precision Solutions
Sales of the Industrial Precision Solutions segment were $1,092,099 in the nine months ended July 31, 2024, an increase of 10.8% from sales in the comparable period of 2023 of $985,610. The increase was the result of higher organic sales of 2.5% and an increase of 8.8% due to an acquisition. Organic sales growth was driven primarily by the industrial coatings and packaging product lines.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 31.5% for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 compared to 33.4% in the comparable period of 2023. The 1.9 percentage point decline in operating margin was primarily due to higher intangible asset amortization expense of $17,146 related to the ARAG acquisition.
Medical and Fluid Solutions
Sales of the Medical and Fluid Solutions segment were $495,229 in the nine months ended July 31, 2024, an increase of 0.7% from sales in the comparable period of 2023 of $491,683. The increase was the result of an organic sales increase of 0.9%. Sales growth occurred principally in the interventional solutions product line.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales increased to 29.0% for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 compared to 28.7% in the comparable period of 2023. The 0.3 percentage point improvement in operating margin was primarily due to the increase in sales and improved factory efficiencies.
Advanced Technology Solutions
Sales of the Advanced Technology Solutions segment were $358,111 in the nine months ended July 31, 2024, a decrease of 17.1% from sales in the comparable period of 2023 of $432,026. The decrease was the result of an organic sales decrease of 16.6% and unfavorable currency effects that decreased sales by 0.5%. The organic sales decrease was driven by weakness across the segment.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales increased to 17.0% for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 compared to 16.2% in the comparable period of 2023. The improvement in operating margin was primarily due to improved factory efficiencies and cost controls.
Income taxes
We record our interim provision for income taxes based on our estimated annual effective tax rate, as well as certain items discrete to the current period. Significant judgment is involved regarding the application of global income tax laws and regulations and when projecting the jurisdictional mix of income. We have considered several factors in determining the probability of realizing deferred income tax assets including forecasted operating earnings, available tax planning strategies and the time period over which the temporary differences will reverse. We review our tax positions on a regular basis and adjust the balances as new information becomes available. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 was 21.5% and 21.1%, respectively, compared to 21.1% and 20.9%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023.
Foreign Currency Effects
In the aggregate, average exchange rates for 2024 used to translate international sales and operating results into U.S. dollars were generally unfavorable compared with average exchange rates existing during 2023. It is not possible to precisely measure the impact on operating results arising from foreign currency exchange rate changes, because of changes in selling prices, sales volume, product mix and cost structure in each country in which we operate. However, if transactions for the three months ended July 31, 2024 were translated at exchange rates in effect during the same period of 2023, we estimated that sales would have been approximately $8,000 higher while costs of sales and selling and administrative expenses would have been approximately $5,000 higher. If transactions for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 were translated at exchange rates in effect during the same period of 2023, we estimated that sales would have been approximately $8,000 higher while costs of sales and selling and administrative expenses would have been approximately $5,000 higher.
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Financial Condition
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the nine months ended July 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents increased $49,645. Cash provided by operations during this period was $459,812 compared to $478,072 for the nine months ended July 31, 2023. The primary sources were net income adjusted for non-cash income and expenses, which was $460,197, compared to $458,875 for the nine months ended July 31, 2023. Changes in operating assets and liabilities decreased cash by $385 in the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and increased cash by $19,197 in the comparable period of 2023. The change for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 was driven primarily by improvements in accounts receivable and inventory, principally offset by decreases in customer advance payments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, including income taxes payable.
Cash used in investing activities was $34,890 for the nine months ended July 31, 2024, compared to $401,996 used in the comparable period of 2023. During the nine months ended July 31, 2024, cash of $43,786 was used for capital expenditures. During the nine months ended July 31, 2023, cash of $377,843 was used for the CyberOptics acquisition and $24,244 was used for capital expenditures.
Cash used in financing activities was $370,612 for the nine months ended July 31, 2024, compared to cash used of $102,074 in the comparable period of 2023. In the nine months ended July 31, 2024, cash of $116,789 was used for dividend payments and cash of $34,105 was used for the purchase of treasury shares, versus $111,547 and $78,163, respectively, in the comparable period of 2023. The nine months ended July 31, 2024 included net repayments of long-term debt of $244,355, compared to net borrowings of $73,956 during the nine months ended July 31, 2023.
The following is a summary of significant changes by balance sheet caption from October 31, 2023 to July 31, 2024. Receivables-net decreased $52,345, primarily due to higher collections from customers, and intangibles decreased by $43,980, principally due to amortization. Long-term debt also decreased $223,239 due to the use of operating cash flow to pay down debt balances.
The Company is well-positioned to manage liquidity needs that arise from working capital requirements, capital expenditures, and contributions related to pension and postretirement obligations, as well as principal and interest payments on our outstanding debt. Primary sources of capital to meet these needs, as well as other opportunistic investments, are a combination of cash provided by operations and borrowings under our loan agreements. Cash from operations, which when combined with our available borrowing capacity and ready access to capital markets, is expected to be more than adequate to fund our liquidity needs over the twelve months and the foreseeable future thereafter. The Company believes it has the ability to generate and obtain adequate amounts of cash to meet its long-term needs for cash. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of July 31, 2024. Refer to our Long-term debt in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding our debt outstanding and Term Facility.
Safe Harbor Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, particularly “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, income, earnings, cash flows, changes in operations, operating improvements, businesses in which we operate and the United States and global economies. Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” and may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “supports,” “plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “hope,” “forecast,” “management is of the opinion,” use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, U.S. and international economic conditions; financial and market conditions; currency exchange rates and devaluations; possible acquisitions including the Company’s ability to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the integration of Atrion, the ARAG Group and CyberOptics; the Company’s ability to successfully divest or dispose of businesses that are deemed not to fit with its strategic plan; the effects of changes in U.S. trade policy and trade agreements; the effects of changes in tax law; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, such as political unrest, including the conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics.
In light of these risks and uncertainties, actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expected results are discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors in our 2023 Form 10-K.
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ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Information regarding our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates was disclosed under Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our 2023 Form 10-K. The information disclosed has not changed materially in the interim period since then.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management with the participation of the principal executive officer (president and chief executive officer) and principal financial officer (executive vice president and chief financial officer) has reviewed and evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of July 31, 2024. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the principal executive and financial officers, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of July 31, 2024 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended July 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See our Contingencies Note to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our contingencies and legal matters.
ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our 2023 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in the 2023 Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table summarizes common shares repurchased by the Company during the three months ended July 31, 2024:
(In whole shares)
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (2)
Maximum Value
of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs (2)
May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024200 $260.10 — $548,800 
June 1, 2024 to June 30, 202486,343 $231.09 86,343 $528,847 
July 1, 2024 to July 31, 202421,944 $230.09 21,944 $523,798 
Total108,487 $230.94 108,287 $523,798 
(1) Includes shares tendered for taxes related to stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock.
(2) In December 2014, the board of directors authorized a $300,000 common share repurchase program. In August 2015, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $200,000 of the Company’s common shares. In August 2018, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500,000 of the Company’s common shares. In September 2022, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $500,000 of the Company's common shares. Approximately $523,798 of the total $1,500,000 authorized remained available for share repurchases at July 31, 2024. Uses for repurchased shares include the funding of benefit programs including stock options and restricted stock. Shares purchased are treated as treasury shares until used for such purposes. The repurchase program will be funded using cash from operations and proceeds from borrowings under our credit facilities. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Trading Arrangements
During the three months ended July 31, 2024, any director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act) of the Company that adopted or terminated any “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, is disclosed below.
Name (Title)Action Taken (Date of Action)
Type of Trading Arrangement1
Nature of Trading ArrangementDuration of Trading Arrangement
Aggregate Number of Securities2
Stephen P. Lovass
Executive Vice President
Adoption
7/8/2024
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
Sale
Until 11/31/2025
Up to 2,229 3 Common Shares
Jennifer L. McDonough
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Adoption
7/8/2024
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
Sale
Until 12/31/2024
Up to 1,072 Common Shares
James E. DeVries
Executive Vice President, Continuous Improvement
Adoption
7/10/2024
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
Sale
Until 11/21/2025
Up to 9,100 Common Shares
Joseph P. Kelley
Executive Vice President
Adoption
7/10/2024
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
Sale
Until 7/3/2025
Up to 4,000 Common Shares
1 Each trading arrangement marked as a “Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement” is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), as amended (the “Rule”).
2 The aggregate number of securities may include common shares subject to restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting director or officer may vest and be released to the reporting director or officer on or after July 31, 2024 upon the satisfaction of the applicable service-based vesting conditions. The actual number of shares that will be released to the reporting director or officer pursuant to the restricted stock units and sold under the Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement will be net of the number of shares withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of such shares and is not yet determinable.
3 This figure includes an estimate of the number of shares issuable under performance share units ("PSUs") awarded under the Company's 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan ("SIAP") that may be sold under the trading arrangement; however, the actual number of shares that will be acquired through the SIAP may vary. In addition, the number of shares that may be sold under the trading arrangement includes the target number of shares issuable under Mr. Lovass' PSU award vesting during the term of the trading arrangement.

No other officers or directors, as defined in Rule 16a-1(f), adopted and/or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, during the three months ended July 31, 2024.

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ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 28, 2024, by and among Nordson Corporation, Alpha Medical Merger Sub, Inc. and Atrion Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated May 28, 2024)**
Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2024, by and among Nordson Corporation, Montclair Harbour LLC, David A. Battat and Emile A. Battat (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated May 28, 2024)
Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2024, by and among Nordson Corporation, Stupp Bros., Inc. and John P. Stupp Jr. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated May 28, 2024)
364-Day Term Loan Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2024, by and among Nordson Corporation, as Borrower, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as Administrative Agent, Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner, and various financial institutions named therein as lenders (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated June 24, 2024)
Incremental Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2024, by and among Nordson Corporation as Borrower, Nordson Engineering GmbH as German Borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and various financial institutions named therein as lenders (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated June 24, 2024)
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by the Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by the Chief Financial Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
101
The following financial information from Nordson Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 formatted in inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104
The cover page from Nordson Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2024, formatted in inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL) (included in Exhibit 101).

**     Schedules and attachments to this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(a)(5). The Registrant will provide a copy of any omitted schedule to the SEC or its staff upon request.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date:  August 22, 2024
Nordson Corporation
  
 /s/ Stephen Shamrock
 Stephen Shamrock
Chief Accounting Officer

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Sundaram Nagarajan, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Nordson Corporation;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 22, 2024
/s/ Sundaram Nagarajan
Sundaram Nagarajan
President and Chief Executive Officer


Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Dan Hopgood, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Nordson Corporation;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 22, 2024
/s/ Dan Hopgood
Dan Hopgood
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit 32.1

Certification
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), I, Sundaram Nagarajan, president and chief executive officer of Nordson Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), do hereby certify that, to the bet of my knowledge:
1.The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2024 of the Company (the “Form 10-Q”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.Information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Dated: August 22, 2024
/s/ Sundaram Nagarajan
Sundaram Nagarajan
President and Chief Executive Officer


Exhibit 32.2

Certification
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), I, Dan Hopgood, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Nordson Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), do hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge:
1.The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2024 of the Company (the “Form 10-Q”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.Information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Dated: August 22, 2024
/s/ Dan Hopgood
Dan Hopgood
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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Cover Page - shares
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Aug. 20, 2024
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 0-7977  
Entity Registrant Name NORDSON CORPORATION  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code OH  
Entity Tax Identification Number 34-0590250  
Entity Address, Address Line One 28601 Clemens Road  
Entity Address, City or Town Westlake  
Entity Address, State or Province OH  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 44145  
City Area Code 440  
Local Phone Number 892-1580  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares, without par value  
Trading Symbol NDSN  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
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Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   57,181,533
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Central Index Key 0000072331  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31  
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Sales $ 661,604 $ 648,677 $ 1,945,439 $ 1,909,319
Operating costs and expenses:        
Cost of sales 292,603 288,357 862,134 868,007
Selling and administrative expenses 201,943 189,324 588,196 553,590
Total operating costs and expenses 494,546 477,681 1,450,330 1,421,597
Operating profit 167,058 170,996 495,109 487,722
Other income (expense):        
Interest expense (18,803) (12,089) (60,354) (32,532)
Interest and investment income 1,027 603 3,625 1,628
Other income (expense) - net 152 2,542 (971) (2,059)
Total other income (expense) (17,624) (8,944) (57,700) (32,963)
Income before income taxes 149,434 162,052 437,409 454,759
Income taxes 32,107 34,161 92,293 95,044
Net income $ 117,327 $ 127,891 $ 345,116 $ 359,715
Average common shares (in shares) 57,229 56,989 57,171 57,114
Incremental common shares attributable to equity compensation (in shares) 395 541 449 543
Average common shares attributable and common share equivalents (in shares) 57,624 57,530 57,620 57,657
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) $ 2.05 $ 2.24 $ 6.04 $ 6.30
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) $ 2.04 $ 2.22 $ 5.99 $ 6.24
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 117,327 $ 127,891 $ 345,116 $ 359,715
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation adjustments 8,096 3,455 19,419 79,986
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax (1,198) (159) (1,638) (908)
Total other comprehensive income 6,898 3,296 17,781 79,078
Total comprehensive income $ 124,225 $ 131,187 $ 362,897 $ 438,793
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jul. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 165,324 $ 115,679
Receivables - net 538,541 590,886
Inventories - net 438,167 454,775
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 82,106 67,970
Total current assets 1,224,138 1,229,310
Goodwill 2,785,773 2,784,201
Intangible assets - net 628,764 672,744
Property, plant and equipment - net 401,415 392,846
Operating right of use lease assets 96,631 106,176
Deferred income taxes 20,408 16,022
Other assets 47,241 50,471
Total assets 5,204,370 5,251,770
Current liabilities:    
Current maturities of long-term debt and notes payable 96,288 115,662
Accrued liabilities 204,796 199,588
Accounts payable 98,305 106,320
Customer advanced payments 62,339 93,389
Income taxes payable 34,085 45,359
Operating lease liability - current 17,136 16,853
Finance lease liability - current 5,318 4,918
Total current liabilities 518,267 582,089
Long-term debt 1,398,155 1,621,394
Operating lease liability - noncurrent 83,775 92,412
Deferred income taxes 205,309 210,637
Postretirement obligations 51,120 50,862
Pension obligations 42,520 40,425
Finance lease liability - noncurrent 12,454 11,670
Other long-term liabilities 39,012 44,221
Shareholders' equity:    
Common shares 12,253 12,253
Capital in excess of stated value 708,070 668,097
Retained earnings 4,217,680 3,989,353
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (178,660) (196,441)
Common shares in treasury, at cost (1,905,586) (1,875,202)
Total shareholders' equity 2,853,757 2,598,060
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 5,204,370 $ 5,251,770
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Shares
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Common Shares in Treasury, at cost
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2022 $ 2,294,375 $ 12,253 $ 626,697 $ 3,652,216 $ (207,782) $ (1,789,009)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 8,807   7,032     1,775
Stock-based compensation 7,071   7,071      
Purchase of treasury shares (6,875)         (6,875)
Dividends declared (37,199)     (37,199)    
Net income 104,261     104,261    
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):            
Foreign currency translation adjustments 76,821       76,821  
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments (576)       (576)  
Ending balance at Jan. 31, 2023 2,446,685 12,253 640,800 3,719,278 (131,537) (1,794,109)
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2022 2,294,375 12,253 626,697 3,652,216 (207,782) (1,789,009)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 359,715          
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):            
Foreign currency translation adjustments 79,986          
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2023 2,579,806 12,253 660,218 3,900,384 (128,704) (1,864,345)
Beginning balance at Jan. 31, 2023 2,446,685 12,253 640,800 3,719,278 (131,537) (1,794,109)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 3,001   2,632     369
Stock-based compensation 4,970   4,970      
Purchase of treasury shares (47,490)         (47,490)
Dividends declared (37,264)     (37,264)    
Net income 127,563     127,563    
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):            
Foreign currency translation adjustments (290)       (290)  
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments (173)       (173)  
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2023 2,497,002 12,253 648,402 3,809,577 (132,000) (1,841,230)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 6,641   5,958     683
Stock-based compensation 5,858   5,858      
Purchase of treasury shares (23,798)         (23,798)
Dividends declared (37,084)     (37,084)    
Net income 127,891     127,891    
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):            
Foreign currency translation adjustments 3,455       3,455  
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments (159)       (159)  
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2023 2,579,806 12,253 660,218 3,900,384 (128,704) (1,864,345)
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2023 2,598,060 12,253 668,097 3,989,353 (196,441) (1,875,202)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 14,418   12,519     1,899
Stock-based compensation 4,659   4,659      
Purchase of treasury shares (7,371)         (7,371)
Dividends declared (38,855)     (38,855)    
Net income 109,572     109,572    
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):            
Foreign currency translation adjustments 43,943       43,943  
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments (459)       (459)  
Ending balance at Jan. 31, 2024 2,723,967 12,253 685,275 4,060,070 (152,957) (1,880,674)
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2023 2,598,060 12,253 668,097 3,989,353 (196,441) (1,875,202)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 345,116          
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):            
Foreign currency translation adjustments 19,419          
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2024 2,853,757 12,253 708,070 4,217,680 (178,660) (1,905,586)
Beginning balance at Jan. 31, 2024 2,723,967 12,253 685,275 4,060,070 (152,957) (1,880,674)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 12,801   11,412     1,389
Stock-based compensation 5,384   5,384      
Purchase of treasury shares (556)         (556)
Dividends declared (38,941)     (38,941)    
Net income 118,217     118,217    
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):            
Foreign currency translation adjustments (32,620)       (32,620)  
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments 19       19  
Ending balance at Apr. 30, 2024 2,788,271 12,253 702,071 4,139,346 (185,558) (1,879,841)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans 1,923   1,490     433
Stock-based compensation 4,509   4,509      
Purchase of treasury shares (26,178)         (26,178)
Dividends declared (38,993)     (38,993)    
Net income 117,327     117,327    
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):            
Foreign currency translation adjustments 8,096       8,096  
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plan adjustments (1,198)       (1,198)  
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2024 $ 2,853,757 $ 12,253 $ 708,070 $ 4,217,680 $ (178,660) $ (1,905,586)
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Apr. 30, 2024
Jan. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2023
Jan. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]            
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.68 $ 0.68 $ 0.68 $ 0.65 $ 0.65 $ 0.65
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 345,116 $ 359,715
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 99,646 80,637
Non-cash stock compensation 14,552 17,067
Deferred income taxes (3,830) (930)
Other non-cash expense 3,698 762
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment 1,015 1,624
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other (385) 19,197
Net cash provided by operating activities 459,812 478,072
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Additions to property, plant and equipment (43,786) (24,244)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 63 91
Other 8,833 0
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired 0 (377,843)
Net cash used in investing activities (34,890) (401,996)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from issuance of debt 4,334 1,279,151
Repayment of debt (248,689) (1,205,195)
Repayment of finance lease obligations (4,505) (4,769)
Issuance of common shares in treasury 29,142 18,449
Purchase of treasury shares (34,105) (78,163)
Dividends paid (116,789) (111,547)
Net cash used in financing activities (370,612) (102,074)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (4,665) 5,679
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 49,645 (20,319)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 115,679 163,457
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 165,324 $ 143,138
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Significant accounting policies
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant accounting policies
Significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation.  The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023.
Consolidation.  The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Nordson Corporation and its 100%-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Investments in affiliates and joint ventures in which our ownership is 50% or less or in which we do not have control but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  
Use of estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.
Revenue recognition. A contract exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contract with a customer are satisfied. Generally, our revenue results from short-term, fixed-price contracts and primarily is recognized as of a point in time when the product is shipped or at a later point when the control of the product transfers to the customer. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenues deferred as of July 31, 2024 and 2023 were not material.
However, for certain contracts related to the sale of customer-specific products within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment, revenue is recognized over time as we satisfy performance obligations because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. The continuous transfer of control to the customer occurs as we enhance assets that are customer controlled and we are contractually entitled to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin.  
As control transfers over time for these products or services, revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligations. The selection method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We have elected to use the input method – costs incurred for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of products or services to the customer based on incurring costs on the contract. Under this method, revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Contract assets recognized are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material on July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023. Revenue recognized over time represented approximately less than ten percent of our overall consolidated revenues at July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023.
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products or services. Taxes, including sales and value add, that we collect concurrently with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. As a practical expedient, we may exclude the assessment of whether goods or services are performance obligations, if they are immaterial in the context of the contract, and combine these with other performance obligations. While payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, we have determined that our contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to treat all shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs as a significant portion of these costs are incurred prior to transfer of control to the customer. We have also elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as they are incurred as the amortization period resulting from capitalizing the
costs is one year or less. These costs are recorded within Selling and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
We offer assurance-type warranties on our products as well as separately sold warranty contracts. Revenue related to warranty contracts that are sold separately is recognized over the life of the warranty term and are not material. Certain arrangements may include installation, installation supervision, training, and spare parts, which tend to be completed in a short period of time, at an insignificant cost, and utilizing skills not unique to us, and, therefore, these items are typically regarded as inconsequential or not material.
We disclose disaggregated revenues by operating segment and geography in accordance with the revenue standard and on the same basis used internally by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating performance of operating segments and for allocating resources. Refer to our Operating segments Note for details.
Earnings per share.  Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each year, while diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding. Common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon exercise of stock options computed using the treasury stock method, as well as restricted shares and deferred stock-based compensation. Options whose exercise price is higher than the average market price are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 138, respectively. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 141, respectively.
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Recently issued accounting standards
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]  
Recently issued accounting standards
Recently issued accounting standards
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and enhanced disclosures in interim periods. The guidance in ASU 2023-07 will be applied retrospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-07 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in 2025.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is intended to improve income tax disclosure requirements by requiring specific disclosure in the rate reconciliation and additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in fiscal 2026.
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Acquisitions
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
Acquisitions
Business acquisitions have been accounted for using the acquisition method, with the acquired assets and liabilities recorded at estimated fair value on the dates of acquisition. The cost in excess of the net assets of the business acquired is included in goodwill. Operating results since the respective dates of acquisitions are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
2024 Acquisition
On August 21, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Atrion Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Atrion”), pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated May 28, 2024, with Alpha Medical Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson (“Merger Sub”), and Atrion. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into Atrion (the “Merger”), with Atrion surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson. Atrion is a leader in proprietary medical infusion fluid delivery and niche cardiovascular solutions and will operate within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment. The all-cash acquisition of Atrion of approximately $800,000, net of cash acquired, was funded using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and Term Loan Agreement (refer to Long-term debt Note) and cash on hand. Atrion sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately $169,000.
2023 Acquisitions
On August 24, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of the ARAG Group and its subsidiaries ("ARAG Group" or "ARAG") pursuant to the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2023, by and among the Company, its Italian subsidiary, Capvis Equity V LP, DRIP Co-Investment, and certain individuals. ARAG is a global market and innovation leader in the development, production and supply of precision control systems and smart fluid components for agricultural spraying. ARAG operates as a division of our Industrial Precision Solutions segment. In anticipation of the acquisition, the
Company entered into a €760,000 senior unsecured term loan facility with a group of banks in August 2023 (the "364-Day Term Loan Facility"). The all-cash ARAG acquisition of approximately €957,000, net of the repayment of approximately €30,300 of debt of the acquired companies, was funded using borrowings under the 364-Day Term Loan Facility and the Company's revolving credit facility. The 364-Day Term Loan Facility was subsequently paid off in September 2023 with the net proceeds of a senior notes offering. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $687,357 and identifiable intangible assets of $353,500 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $27,500 of tradenames (amortized over nine years), $31,000 of technology (amortized over five years), and $295,000 of customer relationships (amortized over twenty-two years). Goodwill associated with the acquisition was not tax deductible. As of July 31, 2024, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary as we complete our assessment principally of income taxes. The financial results of the ARAG Group acquisition are not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:
August 24, 2023
Cash$32,966 
Receivables - net31,081 
Inventories - net51,952 
Goodwill687,357 
Intangibles353,500 
Other assets55,993 
Total Assets$1,212,849 
Accounts payable$18,915 
Deferred income taxes100,097 
Other liabilities15,934 
Total Liabilities$134,946 
On November 3, 2022, we acquired 100% of CyberOptics Corporation ("CyberOptics"). CyberOptics is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D optical sensing technology solutions. The CyberOptics acquisition expanded our test and inspection platform, providing differentiated technology that expands our product offering in the semiconductor and electronics industries and is reported in our Advanced Technology Solutions segment. We acquired CyberOptics for an aggregate purchase price of $377,843, net of cash of approximately $40,890, funded using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and cash on hand. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $285,330 and identifiable intangible assets of $58,600 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $15,200 of tradenames (amortized over fifteen years), $14,600 of technology (amortized over seven years), and $28,800 of customer contracts (amortized over twelve years). Goodwill associated with the acquisition was not tax deductible. As of July 31, 2024, the purchase price allocation was final. The results of CyberOptics are not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:
 November 3, 2022
Cash$40,890 
Receivables - net21,364 
Inventories - net33,639 
Goodwill285,330 
Intangibles58,600 
Other assets13,768 
Total Assets$453,591 
 
Accounts payable$8,109 
Deferred income taxes14,826 
Other liabilities11,923 
Total Liabilities$34,858 
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Receivables
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Credit Loss [Abstract]  
Receivables
Receivables
Our allowance for credit losses is principally determined based on aging of receivables. Receivables are exposed to credit risk based on the customers' ability to pay which is influenced by, among other factors, their financial liquidity. We perform ongoing customer credit evaluation to maintain sufficient allowances for potential credit losses. Our segments perform credit evaluation and monitoring to estimate and manage credit risk through the review of customer information, credit ratings, approval and monitoring of customer credit limits, and assessment of market conditions. We may also require prepayments or bank guarantees from customers to mitigate credit risk. Our receivables are generally short-term in nature with a majority of receivables outstanding less than 90 days. Accounts receivable balances are written-off against the allowance if deemed uncollectible.
Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for credit losses of $11,839 and $10,015 on July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively. The provision for losses on receivables was $1,678 and $2,156 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, respectively, compared to provision for losses of $410 and provision income of $239 for the same periods a year ago, respectively.
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Inventories
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories
Inventories
Components of inventories were as follows:
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Finished goods$255,565 $233,552 
Raw materials and component parts200,961 211,874 
Work-in-process65,462 86,474 
 521,988 531,900 
Obsolescence and other reserves(83,821)(77,125)
 $438,167 $454,775 
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Property, Plant and Equipment
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:
July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Land$15,280 $15,792 
Land improvements5,099 5,019 
Buildings289,691 294,267 
Machinery and equipment577,723 549,291 
Enterprise management system53,385 52,939 
Construction-in-progress40,054 24,916 
Leased property under finance leases30,086 28,406 
 1,011,318 970,630 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(609,903)(577,784)
 $401,415 $392,846 
Depreciation expense was $14,180 and $13,180 for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense was $42,234 and $38,798 for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Goodwill and other intangible assets
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets  
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 by operating segment were as follows:
 Industrial
Precision
Solutions
Medical Fluid SystemsAdvanced
Technology
Solutions
Total
Balance at October 31, 2023$1,208,996 $1,173,858 $401,347 $2,784,201 
Acquisitions(7,543)  (7,543)
Currency effect5,972 1,341 1,802 9,115 
Balance at July 31, 2024$1,207,425 $1,175,199 $403,149 $2,785,773 
See Acquisitions Note for additional details.
Information regarding our intangible assets subject to amortization was as follows:
 July 31, 2024
 Carrying 
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book 
Value
Customer relationships$811,392 $327,906 $483,486 
Patent/technology costs207,113 128,990 78,123 
Trade name126,820 59,861 66,959 
Non-compete agreements8,486 8,290 196 
Other421 421  
Total$1,154,232 $525,468 $628,764 
 October 31, 2023
 Carrying 
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book 
Value
Customer relationships$794,706 $287,585 $507,121 
Patent/technology costs204,905 112,994 91,911 
Trade name125,692 52,488 73,204 
Non-compete agreements10,028 9,521 507 
Other182 181 
Total$1,135,513 $462,769 $672,744 
Amortization expense for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $19,202 and $13,922, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $57,412 and $41,839, respectively. See Acquisitions Note for details regarding intangibles recorded due to the acquisition of ARAG and CyberOptics.
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Pension and other postretirement plans
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pension and other postretirement plans
Pension and other postretirement plans
The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were:
 U.S.International
Three Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$2,507 $2,744 $231 $281 
Interest cost4,752 4,176 688 642 
Expected return on plan assets(6,652)(6,529)(417)(392)
Amortization of prior service credit — (2)(13)
Amortization of net actuarial loss — 7 20 
Settlement loss56 —  — 
Total benefit cost$663 $391 $507 $538 
 U.S.International
Nine Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$7,522 $8,233 $702 $838 
Interest cost14,257 12,526 2,062 1,887 
Expected return on plan assets(19,958)(19,587)(1,250)(1,151)
Amortization of prior service credit — (6)(38)
Amortization of net actuarial loss — 24 61 
Settlement loss56 —  — 
Total benefit cost$1,877 $1,172 $1,532 $1,597 
The components of other postretirement benefit costs for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were:
 U.S.International
Three Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$70 $100 $1 $
Interest cost754 766 3 
Amortization of net actuarial gain(147)— (14)(16)
Total benefit cost (income)$677 $866 $(10)$(12)
 U.S.International
Nine Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$211 $299 $4 $
Interest cost2,262 2,297 10 
Amortization of net actuarial gain(443)— (43)(47)
Total benefit cost (income)$2,030 $2,596 $(29)$(35)
The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost, other than service cost, are included in Other – net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Income taxes
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income taxes
Income taxes
We record our interim provision for income taxes based on our estimated annual effective tax rate, as well as certain items discrete to the current period. The effective tax rate for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was 21.5% and 21.1%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was 21.1% and 20.9%, respectively.
Due to our share-based payment transactions, our income tax provision included a discrete tax benefit of $537 and $2,846 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, respectively. Our income tax provision included a similar discrete tax benefit of $996 and $2,745 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023, respectively.
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), including adjustments for items that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income, are shown below.
Cumulative
translation
adjustments
Pension and
postretirement 
benefit plan
adjustments
Accumulated
other 
comprehensive
income (loss)
Balance at October 31, 2023$(133,280)$(63,161)$(196,441)
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $250
— (1,638)(1,638)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)
19,419 — 19,419 
Balance at July 31, 2024$(113,861)$(64,799)$(178,660)
(a) Includes a net loss of $11,475, net of tax of $3,427, on net investment hedges.
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Stock-based compensation
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation
During the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, our shareholders approved the Nordson Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the "2021 Plan") as the successor to the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the "2012 Plan"). The 2021 Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance shares, cash awards and other stock or performance-based incentives. A maximum of 900 common shares were authorized for grant under the 2021 Plan plus the number of shares that remained available to be granted under the 2012 Plan, as well as issuable under the CyberOptics equity plan. As of July 31, 2024, a total of 1,875 common shares were available to be granted under the 2021 Plan.
Stock Options
Nonqualified or incentive stock options may be granted to our employees and directors. Generally, options granted to employees may be exercised beginning one year from the date of grant at a rate not exceeding 25 percent per year and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Vesting accelerates upon a qualified termination in connection with a change in control. In the event of termination of employment due to early retirement or normal retirement at age 65, options granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and vesting continues postretirement for all other unvested options granted. In the event of disability or death, all unvested stock options granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason results in forfeiture of unvested options and vested options in certain circumstances. The amortized cost of options is accelerated if the retirement eligibility date occurs before the normal vesting date. Option exercises are satisfied through the issuance of treasury shares on a first-in, first-out basis. We recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $1,426 and $3,960 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, respectively, compared to $1,697 and $4,982 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity related to stock options for the nine months ended July 31, 2024:
 Number of
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price 
Per Share
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term
Outstanding at October 31, 20231,062$152.41 
Granted61238.35 
Exercised(243)122.43 
Forfeited or expired(7)229.00 
Outstanding at July 31, 2024873$166.21 $74,716 4.9 years
Expected to vest164$239.41 $2,428 8.0 years
Exercisable at July 31, 2024707$149.00 $72,263 4.2 years
As of July 31, 2024, there was $5,668 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. That cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.9 years.
The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Nine Months EndedJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Expected volatility30.3%-31.7%30.4%-31.8%
Expected dividend yield1.15%-1.20%1.12%-1.27%
Risk-free interest rate4.22%-4.52%3.79%-4.21%
Expected life of the option (in years)5.0-6.25.0-6.2
The weighted-average expected volatility used to value the 2024 and 2023 options was 30.7% and 30.6%, respectively.
Historical information was the primary basis for the selection of the expected volatility, expected dividend yield and the expected lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon yields of U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued.
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $79.84 and $77.99, respectively.
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $3,115 and $7,741, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $33,286 and $19,873, respectively.
Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $29,142 and $18,449, respectively.
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units
We may grant restricted shares and/or restricted share units to our employees and directors. These shares or units may not be transferred for a designated period of time (generally one to three years) defined at the date of grant. We may also grant continuation awards in the form of restricted share units with cliff vesting and a performance measure that must be achieved for the restricted share units to vest.
For employee recipients, in the event of termination of employment due to early retirement, with the consent of the Company, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and other restricted shares and units vest on a pro-rata basis, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of termination of employment due to normal retirement at age 65, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and, for other restricted shares and units, the restriction period applicable to restricted shares will lapse and the shares will vest and be transferable and all unvested units will become vested in full, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of a recipient's disability or death, all restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason prior to the lapse of any restrictions or vesting of units results in forfeiture of the shares or units.
For non-employee directors, all restrictions lapse in the event of disability or death of the non-employee director. Termination of service as a director for any other reason within one year of date of grant results in a pro-rata vesting of shares or units.
As shares or units are issued, stock-based compensation equivalent to the fair value on the date of grant is expensed over the vesting period.  
As of July 31, 2024, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted shares. The amount charged to expense related to restricted shares during the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $0 and $73, respectively, which included common share dividends of $0 and $2, respectively. For the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, the amounts charged to expense related to restricted shares were $0 and $336, respectively, which included common share dividends of $0 and $5, respectively. 
The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units during the nine months ended July 31, 2024:
 Number of UnitsWeighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Restricted share units at October 31, 202369 $236.28 
Granted39 234.74
Forfeited(5)241.30
Vested(31)233.05
Restricted share units at July 31, 202472 $236.37 
As of July 31, 2024, there was $10,876 of remaining expense to be recognized related to outstanding restricted share units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years. The amount charged to expense related to restricted share units during each of the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $2,198 and $2,152, respectively, compared to charges of $6,658 and $6,658, respectively, for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Performance Share Incentive Awards
Executive officers and selected other key employees are eligible to receive common share-based incentive awards. Payouts, in the form of unrestricted common shares, vary based on the degree to which corporate financial performance exceeds predetermined threshold, target and maximum performance goals over three-year performance periods. No payout will occur unless threshold performance is achieved.
The amount of compensation expense is based upon current performance projections and the percentage of the requisite service that has been rendered. The calculations are based upon the grant date fair value, which is principally driven by the stock price on the date of grant. The per share values were $229.58 and $225.14 in 2024, and $231.34, $211.25 and $214.51 for 2023. The amount charged to expense related to performance awards for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $771 and $1,831, respectively. For the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and July 31, 2023, $3,637 and $4,785 were charged to expense, respectively. As of July 31, 2024, there was $8,224 of unrecognized compensation cost related to performance share incentive awards.
Deferred Compensation
Our executive officers and other highly compensated employees may elect to defer up to 100 percent of their base pay and cash incentive compensation, and for executive officers, up to 90 percent of their share-based performance incentive payout each year. Additional share units are credited for quarterly dividends paid on our common shares. Expense related to dividends paid under this plan for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $23 and $30, respectively, compared to $71 and $77 for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Deferred Directors' Compensation
Non-employee directors may defer all or part of their cash and equity-based compensation until retirement. Cash compensation may be deferred as cash or as share equivalent units. Deferred cash amounts are recorded as liabilities, and share equivalent units are recorded as equity. Additional share equivalent units are earned when common share dividends are declared.
The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during the nine months ended July 31, 2024:
 Number of SharesWeighted-Average
Grant Date 
Fair Value
Outstanding at October 31, 202378 $93.11 
Dividend equivalents249.14
Distributions(14)54.21 
Outstanding at July 31, 202465 $103.73 
The amount charged to expense related to director deferred compensation for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 was $91 and $76, respectively, compared to $226 and $234 for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Warranties
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Guarantees [Abstract]  
Warranties
Warranties
We offer warranties to our customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. A typical warranty program requires that we repair or replace defective products within a specified time period (generally one year) measured from the date of delivery or first use. We record an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical return rates. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the adequacy of our warranty provisions is adjusted as necessary. The liability for warranty costs is included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  

Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023:
 July 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Beginning balance at October 31$14,401 $11,723 
Accruals for warranties10,841 14,938 
Warranty payments(11,279)(12,939)
Currency effect(209)566 
Ending balance$13,754 $14,288 
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Operating segments
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Operating segments
Operating segments
We conduct business in three primary operating segments: Industrial Precision Solutions, Medical and Fluid Solutions, and Advanced Technology Solutions. The composition of segments and measure of segment profitability is consistent with that used by our chief operating decision maker. The primary measure used by the chief operating decision maker for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments and assessing performance is operating profit, which equals sales less cost of sales and certain operating expenses. Items below the operating profit line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (interest and investment income, interest expense and other income/expense) are excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by our chief operating decision maker and are not presented by operating segment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Significant accounting policies Note.
Industrial Precision Solutions: This segment focuses on delivering proprietary dispensing and processing technology, both standard and highly customized equipment, to diverse end markets. Product lines commonly reduce material consumption, increase line efficiency through precision dispense and measurement and control, and enhance product brand and appearance. Components are used for dispensing adhesives, coatings, paint, finishes, sealants and other materials. This segment primarily serves the industrial, agricultural, consumer durables and non-durables markets.
Medical and Fluid Solutions: This segment includes the Company’s fluid management solutions for medical, high-tech industrial and other diverse end markets. Related plastic tubing, balloons, catheters, syringes, cartridges, tips and fluid connection components are used to dispense or control fluids within customers’ medical devices or products, as well as production processes.
Advanced Technology Solutions: This segment focuses on products serving electronics end markets. Advanced Technology Solutions products integrate our proprietary product technologies found in progressive stages of an electronics customer’s production processes, such as surface treatment, precisely controlled dispensing of material and test and inspection to ensure quality and reliability. Applications include, but are not limited to, semiconductors, printed circuit boards, electronic components and automotive electronics.
The following table presents information about our segments:
Three Months EndedIndustrial
Precision
Solutions
Medical and Fluid SolutionsAdvanced
Technology
Solutions
CorporateTotal
July 31, 2024    
Net external sales$370,561 $166,737 $124,306 $ $661,604 
Operating profit (loss)118,110 48,374 22,945 (22,371)167,058 
July 31, 2023
Net external sales$338,257 $170,871 $139,549 $— $648,677 
Operating profit (loss)115,346 54,019 27,083 (25,452)170,996 
Nine Months Ended
July 31, 2024
Net external sales$1,092,099 $495,229 $358,111 $ $1,945,439 
Operating profit (loss)344,305 143,467 60,767 (53,430)495,109 
July 31, 2023
Net external sales$985,610 $491,683 $432,026 $— $1,909,319 
Operating profit (loss)329,439 141,326 70,136 (53,179)487,722 
We had significant sales in the following geographic regions:
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 July 31, 2024July 31, 2023July 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Americas$287,016 $290,515 $855,456 $834,125 
Europe179,370 167,536 540,750 498,379 
Asia Pacific195,218 190,626 549,233 576,815 
Total net external sales$661,604 $648,677 $1,945,439 $1,909,319 
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Fair value measurements
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair value measurements
Fair value measurements
The inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value are classified into the following categories:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
The following tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
July 31, 2024TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
$4,308 $ $4,308 $ 
Net investment contracts (b)
5,834  5,834  
Total assets at fair value$10,142 $ $10,142 $ 
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)
$9,513 $ $9,513 $ 
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
5,414  5,414  
Net investment contracts (b)
17,100  17,100  
Total liabilities at fair value$32,027 $ $32,027 $ 
October 31, 2023TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
$696 $— $696 $— 
Net investment contracts (b)
13,713 — 13,713 — 
Total assets at fair value$14,409 $— $14,409 $— 
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)
$9,637 $— $9,637 $— 
Net investment contracts (b)
9,985 — 9,985 — 
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
10,425 — 10,425 — 
Total liabilities at fair value$30,047 $— $30,047 $— 
(a)We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges.
(b)Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries. The fair value of these hedges is primarily based on the exchange rate between the currency pair of the hedge upon which settlement is based and includes an adjustment for the counterparty’s or Company’s credit risk. The notional amount of our net investment hedge contracts as of July 31, 2024 was $840,271.
(c)Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100% of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90% of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.
The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments, other than cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable, are shown in the table below. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
 July 31, 2024
 Carrying AmountFair Value
Long-term debt (including current portion)$1,483,798 $1,530,217 
Long-term debt is valued by discounting future cash flows at currently available rates for borrowing arrangements with similar terms and conditions, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amount of long-term debt is shown net of unamortized debt issuance costs as disclosed in the Long-term debt Note.
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Derivative financial instruments
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments  
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
We operate internationally and enter into intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Consequently, we are subject to market risk arising from exchange rate movements between the dates foreign currency transactions occur and the dates they are settled. We regularly use foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our risks related to most of these transactions. These contracts usually have maturities of 90 days or less and generally require us to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. dollars at maturity, at rates stated in the contracts. These contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in each accounting period in “Other – net” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income together with the transaction gain or loss from the related balance sheet position. The settlement of these contracts is recorded in operating activities on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
For the three months ended July 31, 2024, we recognized a net gain of $2,954 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net loss of $3,418 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the three months ended July 31, 2023, we recognized a net loss of $93 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net loss of $855 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the nine months ended July 31, 2024, we recognized a net gain of $8,624 on foreign currency forward contracts and a realized net loss of $11,035 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the nine months ended July 31, 2023, we recognized a net gain of $12,086 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net loss of $19,710 from the change in fair value of
balance sheet positions. The fair values of our foreign currency forward contract assets and liabilities are included in Receivable-net and Accrued liabilities, respectively, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes, by currency, the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at July 31, 2024 and 2023:
July 31, 2024 contract amounts:Notional Sell AmountsNotional Buy Amounts
Euro$124,144 $144,557 
British pound17,187 138,240 
Japanese yen18,113 26,580 
Mexican Peso50 32,714 
Hong Kong dollar 1,942 
Singapore dollar2,391 22,735 
Australian dollar 9,630 
Taiwan Dollar 8,000 
Others3,425 71,755 
Total$165,310 $456,153 
July 31, 2023 contract amounts:Notional Sell AmountsNotional Buy Amounts
Euro$95,064 $194,850 
British pound20,489 132,956 
Mexican Peso3,227 28,158 
Japanese yen23,195 17,908 
Hong Kong dollar2,080 7,265 
Singapore dollar60 19,817 
Australian dollar— 9,236 
Taiwan Dollar— 8,000 
Others2,602 71,830 
Total$146,717 $490,020 
We are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments. These financial instruments include cash deposits and foreign currency forward contracts. We periodically monitor the credit ratings of these counterparties in order to minimize our exposure. Our customers represent a wide variety of industries and geographic regions. For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.
Net Investment Hedges
Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We may utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries.
As of July 31, 2024, the Company was party to various cross currency swaps between the U.S. Dollar and Euro, Japanese Yen, Taiwan Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Chinese Yuan, which were designated as hedges of our net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the foreign exchange risk associated with certain investments in these subsidiaries. Any increases or decreases related to the remeasurement of the hedges are recorded in the currency translation component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' Equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet until the sale or substantial liquidation of the underlying investments. A loss of $6,968 and a loss of $11,475, net of tax, was recorded for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, respectively, compared to a $1,205 loss, net of tax, for both the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes the fair values of our net investment contracts designated as net investment hedges in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2024:
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsOther assetsAccrued liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities
Net investment contracts$5,579 $255 $7,827 $9,273 
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Long-term debt
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
A summary of long-term debt is as follows:
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Notes Payable $10,644 $5,019 
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028130,000 248,000 
Term loan due 2026280,000 300,000 
Senior notes, due 20258,500 32,000 
Senior notes, due 2025-202737,143 54,286 
Senior notes, due 2025-2030190,000 260,000 
5.600% Notes due 2028350,000 350,000 
5.800% Notes due 2033500,000 500,000 
 1,506,287 1,749,305 
Less current maturities96,288 115,662 
Less unamortized debt issuance costs10,487 10,773 
Less bond discounts1,357 1,476 
Long-term maturities$1,398,155 $1,621,394 
Revolving credit agreement — In June 2023, we entered into a $1,150,000 unsecured multi-currency credit facility with a group of banks, which provides for a term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000 (the "Term Loan Facility"), maturing in June 2026, and a multicurrency revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $850,000 (the "Revolving Facility"), maturing in June 2028 (the "New Credit Agreement"). In June 2024, the Revolving Facility was amended to increase the aggregate principal amount to $922,500. The Company borrowed and had outstanding $280,000 on the Term Loan Facility and $130,000 on the Revolving Facility as of July 31, 2024. The Revolving Facility permits borrowing in U.S. Dollars, Euros, Sterling, Swiss Francs, Singapore Dollars, Yen, and each other currency approved by a Revolving Facility lender. The New Credit Agreement provides that the applicable margin for (i) RFR, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, and Eurodollar Loans will range from 0.85% to 1.20% and (ii) Base Rate Loans will range from 0.00% to 0.20%, in each case, based on the Company’s Leverage Ratio (as defined in the New Credit Agreement and calculated on a consolidated net debt basis). Borrowings under the New Credit Agreement bear interest at (i) either a base rate or a SOFR rate, with respect to borrowings in U.S. dollars, (ii) a eurocurrency rate, with respect to borrowings in Euros and Yen, or (iii) Daily Simple RFR, with respect to borrowings in Sterling, Swiss Francs or Singapore Dollars, plus, in each case, an applicable margin (and, solely in the case of Singapore Dollars, a spread adjustment). The applicable margin is based on the Company’s Leverage Ratio. The weighted-average interest rate at July 31, 2024 was 6.39%.
364-day term loan agreement — In June 2024, we entered into a 364-day term loan agreement (the "Term Loan Agreement") with a group of banks. The Term Loan Agreement provides for a delayed draw term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 and was entered into to fund, in part, the acquisition of Atrion.
Senior notes, due 2025 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2012 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 0.99 years. The weighted-average interest rate at July 31, 2024 was 3.07%.
Senior notes, due 2025-2027 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2015 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 1.80 years. The weighted-average interest rate at July 31, 2024 was 3.13%.
Senior notes, due 2025-2030 These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2018 with a group of insurance companies have a remaining weighted-average life of 2.95 years. The weighted-average interest rate at July 31, 2024 was 4.03%.  
5.60% Notes due 2028 and 5.80% Notes due 2033 — In September 2023, we completed an underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of $350,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.60% Notes due 2028 and $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.80% Notes due 2033.
We were in compliance with all covenants at July 31, 2024, and the amount we could borrow would not have been limited by any debt covenants.
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Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contingencies
Contingencies
We are involved in pending or potential litigation regarding environmental, product liability, patent, contract, employee and other matters arising from the normal course of business. Including the environmental matters discussed below, after consultation with legal counsel, we do not believe that losses in excess of the amounts we have accrued would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, quarterly or annual operating results or cash flows.
Environmental
We have voluntarily agreed with the City of New Richmond, Wisconsin and other potentially responsible parties to share costs associated with the remediation of the City of New Richmond municipal landfill (the "Site") and the construction of a potable water delivery system serving the impacted area down gradient of the Site. As of July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, our accrual for the ongoing operation, maintenance and monitoring obligation at the Site was $181 and $231, respectively. The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s best estimate of the probable and reasonably estimable undiscounted costs related to known remediation obligations. The accuracy of our estimate of environmental liability is affected by several uncertainties such as additional requirements that may be identified in connection with remedial activities, the complexity and evolution of environmental laws and regulations, and the identification of presently unknown remediation requirements. Consequently, our liability could be greater than our current estimate. However, we do not expect that the costs associated with remediation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
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Subsequent Events
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Event
On August 21, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Atrion pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into Atrion with Atrion surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson. Atrion is a leader in proprietary medical infusion fluid delivery and niche cardiovascular solutions and will operate within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment. The all-cash acquisition of Atrion of approximately $800,000, net of cash acquired, was funded using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and Term Loan Agreement (refer to Long-term debt Note) and cash on hand. Atrion sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately $169,000.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Apr. 30, 2024
Jan. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2023
Jan. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure                
Net income $ 117,327 $ 118,217 $ 109,572 $ 127,891 $ 127,563 $ 104,261 $ 345,116 $ 359,715
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
shares
Jul. 31, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
Name (Title)Action Taken (Date of Action)
Type of Trading Arrangement1
Nature of Trading ArrangementDuration of Trading Arrangement
Aggregate Number of Securities2
Stephen P. Lovass
Executive Vice President
Adoption
7/8/2024
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
Sale
Until 11/31/2025
Up to 2,229 3 Common Shares
Jennifer L. McDonough
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Adoption
7/8/2024
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
Sale
Until 12/31/2024
Up to 1,072 Common Shares
James E. DeVries
Executive Vice President, Continuous Improvement
Adoption
7/10/2024
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
Sale
Until 11/21/2025
Up to 9,100 Common Shares
Joseph P. Kelley
Executive Vice President
Adoption
7/10/2024
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
Sale
Until 7/3/2025
Up to 4,000 Common Shares
1 Each trading arrangement marked as a “Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement” is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), as amended (the “Rule”).
2 The aggregate number of securities may include common shares subject to restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting director or officer may vest and be released to the reporting director or officer on or after July 31, 2024 upon the satisfaction of the applicable service-based vesting conditions. The actual number of shares that will be released to the reporting director or officer pursuant to the restricted stock units and sold under the Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement will be net of the number of shares withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of such shares and is not yet determinable.
3 This figure includes an estimate of the number of shares issuable under performance share units ("PSUs") awarded under the Company's 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan ("SIAP") that may be sold under the trading arrangement; however, the actual number of shares that will be acquired through the SIAP may vary. In addition, the number of shares that may be sold under the trading arrangement includes the target number of shares issuable under Mr. Lovass' PSU award vesting during the term of the trading arrangement.
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Stephen P. Lovass [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Name Stephen P. Lovass  
Title Executive Vice President  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date 7/8/2024  
Expiration Date 11/31/2025  
Arrangement Duration 510 days  
Aggregate Available 2,229 2,229
Jennifer L. McDonough [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Name Jennifer L. McDonough  
Title Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date 7/8/2024  
Expiration Date 12/31/2024  
Arrangement Duration 176 days  
Aggregate Available 1,072 1,072
James E. DeVries [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Name James E. DeVries  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date 7/10/2024  
Expiration Date 11/21/2025  
Arrangement Duration 499 days  
Aggregate Available 9,100 9,100
Joseph P. Kelley [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Name Joseph P. Kelley  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date 7/10/2024  
Expiration Date 7/3/2025  
Arrangement Duration 358 days  
Aggregate Available 4,000 4,000
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Significant accounting policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of presentation Basis of presentation.  The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023.
Consolidation Consolidation.  The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Nordson Corporation and its 100%-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Investments in affiliates and joint ventures in which our ownership is 50% or less or in which we do not have control but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of estimates
Use of estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.
Revenue recognition
Revenue recognition. A contract exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contract with a customer are satisfied. Generally, our revenue results from short-term, fixed-price contracts and primarily is recognized as of a point in time when the product is shipped or at a later point when the control of the product transfers to the customer. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenues deferred as of July 31, 2024 and 2023 were not material.
However, for certain contracts related to the sale of customer-specific products within our Medical and Fluid Solutions segment, revenue is recognized over time as we satisfy performance obligations because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. The continuous transfer of control to the customer occurs as we enhance assets that are customer controlled and we are contractually entitled to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin.  
As control transfers over time for these products or services, revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligations. The selection method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We have elected to use the input method – costs incurred for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of products or services to the customer based on incurring costs on the contract. Under this method, revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Contract assets recognized are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material on July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023. Revenue recognized over time represented approximately less than ten percent of our overall consolidated revenues at July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023.
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products or services. Taxes, including sales and value add, that we collect concurrently with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. As a practical expedient, we may exclude the assessment of whether goods or services are performance obligations, if they are immaterial in the context of the contract, and combine these with other performance obligations. While payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, we have determined that our contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to treat all shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs as a significant portion of these costs are incurred prior to transfer of control to the customer. We have also elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as they are incurred as the amortization period resulting from capitalizing the
costs is one year or less. These costs are recorded within Selling and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
We offer assurance-type warranties on our products as well as separately sold warranty contracts. Revenue related to warranty contracts that are sold separately is recognized over the life of the warranty term and are not material. Certain arrangements may include installation, installation supervision, training, and spare parts, which tend to be completed in a short period of time, at an insignificant cost, and utilizing skills not unique to us, and, therefore, these items are typically regarded as inconsequential or not material.
We disclose disaggregated revenues by operating segment and geography in accordance with the revenue standard and on the same basis used internally by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating performance of operating segments and for allocating resources. Refer to our Operating segments Note for details.
Earnings per share
Earnings per share.  Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each year, while diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding. Common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon exercise of stock options computed using the treasury stock method, as well as restricted shares and deferred stock-based compensation. Options whose exercise price is higher than the average market price are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 138, respectively. Options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were 74 and 141, respectively.
Recently issued accounting standards
Recently issued accounting standards
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and enhanced disclosures in interim periods. The guidance in ASU 2023-07 will be applied retrospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-07 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in 2025.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is intended to improve income tax disclosure requirements by requiring specific disclosure in the rate reconciliation and additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and anticipates adoption in fiscal 2026.
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Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Tables)
Aug. 24, 2023
Nov. 03, 2022
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]    
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:
August 24, 2023
Cash$32,966 
Receivables - net31,081 
Inventories - net51,952 
Goodwill687,357 
Intangibles353,500 
Other assets55,993 
Total Assets$1,212,849 
Accounts payable$18,915 
Deferred income taxes100,097 
Other liabilities15,934 
Total Liabilities$134,946 
The assets and liabilities acquired were as follows:
 November 3, 2022
Cash$40,890 
Receivables - net21,364 
Inventories - net33,639 
Goodwill285,330 
Intangibles58,600 
Other assets13,768 
Total Assets$453,591 
 
Accounts payable$8,109 
Deferred income taxes14,826 
Other liabilities11,923 
Total Liabilities$34,858 
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Inventories (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories
Components of inventories were as follows:
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Finished goods$255,565 $233,552 
Raw materials and component parts200,961 211,874 
Work-in-process65,462 86,474 
 521,988 531,900 
Obsolescence and other reserves(83,821)(77,125)
 $438,167 $454,775 
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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment
Components of property, plant and equipment were as follows:
July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Land$15,280 $15,792 
Land improvements5,099 5,019 
Buildings289,691 294,267 
Machinery and equipment577,723 549,291 
Enterprise management system53,385 52,939 
Construction-in-progress40,054 24,916 
Leased property under finance leases30,086 28,406 
 1,011,318 970,630 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(609,903)(577,784)
 $401,415 $392,846 
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Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 by operating segment were as follows:
 Industrial
Precision
Solutions
Medical Fluid SystemsAdvanced
Technology
Solutions
Total
Balance at October 31, 2023$1,208,996 $1,173,858 $401,347 $2,784,201 
Acquisitions(7,543)  (7,543)
Currency effect5,972 1,341 1,802 9,115 
Balance at July 31, 2024$1,207,425 $1,175,199 $403,149 $2,785,773 
Summary of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Information regarding our intangible assets subject to amortization was as follows:
 July 31, 2024
 Carrying 
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book 
Value
Customer relationships$811,392 $327,906 $483,486 
Patent/technology costs207,113 128,990 78,123 
Trade name126,820 59,861 66,959 
Non-compete agreements8,486 8,290 196 
Other421 421  
Total$1,154,232 $525,468 $628,764 
 October 31, 2023
 Carrying 
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book 
Value
Customer relationships$794,706 $287,585 $507,121 
Patent/technology costs204,905 112,994 91,911 
Trade name125,692 52,488 73,204 
Non-compete agreements10,028 9,521 507 
Other182 181 
Total$1,135,513 $462,769 $672,744 
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Pension and other postretirement plans (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost
The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were:
 U.S.International
Three Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$2,507 $2,744 $231 $281 
Interest cost4,752 4,176 688 642 
Expected return on plan assets(6,652)(6,529)(417)(392)
Amortization of prior service credit — (2)(13)
Amortization of net actuarial loss — 7 20 
Settlement loss56 —  — 
Total benefit cost$663 $391 $507 $538 
 U.S.International
Nine Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$7,522 $8,233 $702 $838 
Interest cost14,257 12,526 2,062 1,887 
Expected return on plan assets(19,958)(19,587)(1,250)(1,151)
Amortization of prior service credit — (6)(38)
Amortization of net actuarial loss — 24 61 
Settlement loss56 —  — 
Total benefit cost$1,877 $1,172 $1,532 $1,597 
The components of other postretirement benefit costs for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 were:
 U.S.International
Three Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$70 $100 $1 $
Interest cost754 766 3 
Amortization of net actuarial gain(147)— (14)(16)
Total benefit cost (income)$677 $866 $(10)$(12)
 U.S.International
Nine Months Ended2024202320242023
Service cost$211 $299 $4 $
Interest cost2,262 2,297 10 
Amortization of net actuarial gain(443)— (43)(47)
Total benefit cost (income)$2,030 $2,596 $(29)$(35)
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), including adjustments for items that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income, are shown below.
Cumulative
translation
adjustments
Pension and
postretirement 
benefit plan
adjustments
Accumulated
other 
comprehensive
income (loss)
Balance at October 31, 2023$(133,280)$(63,161)$(196,441)
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $250
— (1,638)(1,638)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)
19,419 — 19,419 
Balance at July 31, 2024$(113,861)$(64,799)$(178,660)
(a) Includes a net loss of $11,475, net of tax of $3,427, on net investment hedges.
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Stock-based compensation (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summarized Activity Related to Stock Options
The following table summarizes activity related to stock options for the nine months ended July 31, 2024:
 Number of
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price 
Per Share
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term
Outstanding at October 31, 20231,062$152.41 
Granted61238.35 
Exercised(243)122.43 
Forfeited or expired(7)229.00 
Outstanding at July 31, 2024873$166.21 $74,716 4.9 years
Expected to vest164$239.41 $2,428 8.0 years
Exercisable at July 31, 2024707$149.00 $72,263 4.2 years
Fair Value Assumptions of Stock Options
The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Nine Months EndedJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Expected volatility30.3%-31.7%30.4%-31.8%
Expected dividend yield1.15%-1.20%1.12%-1.27%
Risk-free interest rate4.22%-4.52%3.79%-4.21%
Expected life of the option (in years)5.0-6.25.0-6.2
Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units during the nine months ended July 31, 2024:
 Number of UnitsWeighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Restricted share units at October 31, 202369 $236.28 
Granted39 234.74
Forfeited(5)241.30
Vested(31)233.05
Restricted share units at July 31, 202472 $236.37 
Summarized Activity Related to Director Deferred Compensation Shares
The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during the nine months ended July 31, 2024:
 Number of SharesWeighted-Average
Grant Date 
Fair Value
Outstanding at October 31, 202378 $93.11 
Dividend equivalents249.14
Distributions(14)54.21 
Outstanding at July 31, 202465 $103.73 
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Warranties (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Guarantees [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability
Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023:
 July 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Beginning balance at October 31$14,401 $11,723 
Accruals for warranties10,841 14,938 
Warranty payments(11,279)(12,939)
Currency effect(209)566 
Ending balance$13,754 $14,288 
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Operating segments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segments
The following table presents information about our segments:
Three Months EndedIndustrial
Precision
Solutions
Medical and Fluid SolutionsAdvanced
Technology
Solutions
CorporateTotal
July 31, 2024    
Net external sales$370,561 $166,737 $124,306 $ $661,604 
Operating profit (loss)118,110 48,374 22,945 (22,371)167,058 
July 31, 2023
Net external sales$338,257 $170,871 $139,549 $— $648,677 
Operating profit (loss)115,346 54,019 27,083 (25,452)170,996 
Nine Months Ended
July 31, 2024
Net external sales$1,092,099 $495,229 $358,111 $ $1,945,439 
Operating profit (loss)344,305 143,467 60,767 (53,430)495,109 
July 31, 2023
Net external sales$985,610 $491,683 $432,026 $— $1,909,319 
Operating profit (loss)329,439 141,326 70,136 (53,179)487,722 
Sales and Long-lived Asset Information by Geographic Regions
We had significant sales in the following geographic regions:
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 July 31, 2024July 31, 2023July 31, 2024July 31, 2023
Americas$287,016 $290,515 $855,456 $834,125 
Europe179,370 167,536 540,750 498,379 
Asia Pacific195,218 190,626 549,233 576,815 
Total net external sales$661,604 $648,677 $1,945,439 $1,909,319 
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Fair value measurements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
The following tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
July 31, 2024TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
$4,308 $ $4,308 $ 
Net investment contracts (b)
5,834  5,834  
Total assets at fair value$10,142 $ $10,142 $ 
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)
$9,513 $ $9,513 $ 
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
5,414  5,414  
Net investment contracts (b)
17,100  17,100  
Total liabilities at fair value$32,027 $ $32,027 $ 
October 31, 2023TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
$696 $— $696 $— 
Net investment contracts (b)
13,713 — 13,713 — 
Total assets at fair value$14,409 $— $14,409 $— 
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)
$9,637 $— $9,637 $— 
Net investment contracts (b)
9,985 — 9,985 — 
Foreign currency forward contracts (a)
10,425 — 10,425 — 
Total liabilities at fair value$30,047 $— $30,047 $— 
(a)We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges.
(b)Net assets of our foreign subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We utilize net investment hedges to offset the translation adjustment arising from re-measuring our investment in foreign subsidiaries. The fair value of these hedges is primarily based on the exchange rate between the currency pair of the hedge upon which settlement is based and includes an adjustment for the counterparty’s or Company’s credit risk. The notional amount of our net investment hedge contracts as of July 31, 2024 was $840,271.
(c)Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100% of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90% of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.
Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables and Accounts Payable The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
 July 31, 2024
 Carrying AmountFair Value
Long-term debt (including current portion)$1,483,798 $1,530,217 
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Derivative financial instruments (Tables) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]      
Outstanding Currency, Forward Exchange Contracts  
The following table summarizes, by currency, the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at July 31, 2024 and 2023:
July 31, 2024 contract amounts:Notional Sell AmountsNotional Buy Amounts
Euro$124,144 $144,557 
British pound17,187 138,240 
Japanese yen18,113 26,580 
Mexican Peso50 32,714 
Hong Kong dollar 1,942 
Singapore dollar2,391 22,735 
Australian dollar 9,630 
Taiwan Dollar 8,000 
Others3,425 71,755 
Total$165,310 $456,153 
July 31, 2023 contract amounts:Notional Sell AmountsNotional Buy Amounts
Euro$95,064 $194,850 
British pound20,489 132,956 
Mexican Peso3,227 28,158 
Japanese yen23,195 17,908 
Hong Kong dollar2,080 7,265 
Singapore dollar60 19,817 
Australian dollar— 9,236 
Taiwan Dollar— 8,000 
Others2,602 71,830 
Total$146,717 $490,020 
 
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location  
The following table summarizes the fair values of our net investment contracts designated as net investment hedges in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2024:
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsOther assetsAccrued liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities
Net investment contracts$5,579 $255 $7,827 $9,273 
 
Net Investment Hedge Gain (Loss) $ (6,968) $ (11,475) $ (1,205)
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Long-term debt (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt
A summary of long-term debt is as follows:
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
Notes Payable $10,644 $5,019 
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028130,000 248,000 
Term loan due 2026280,000 300,000 
Senior notes, due 20258,500 32,000 
Senior notes, due 2025-202737,143 54,286 
Senior notes, due 2025-2030190,000 260,000 
5.600% Notes due 2028350,000 350,000 
5.800% Notes due 2033500,000 500,000 
 1,506,287 1,749,305 
Less current maturities96,288 115,662 
Less unamortized debt issuance costs10,487 10,773 
Less bond discounts1,357 1,476 
Long-term maturities$1,398,155 $1,621,394 
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Significant accounting policies - Additional Information (Detail) - shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Less than 50% Ownership Percentage, Accounted for under the Equity Method of Investment 50.00%   50.00%  
Stock Options        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Options for common shares excluded from computation of diluted earning per share (in shares) 74 138 74 141
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Acquisitions - Narrative (Detail)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Aug. 24, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 24, 2023
EUR (€)
Nov. 03, 2022
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 24, 2023
EUR (€)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired       $ 0 $ 377,843    
Goodwill       $ 2,785,773   $ 2,784,201  
364-Day Term Loan Facility              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Loans Payable, Current | €             € 760,000,000
CyberOptics Corporation              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares     100.00%        
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired     $ 377,843        
Cash     40,890        
Goodwill     285,330        
Intangibles     58,600        
CyberOptics Corporation | Trade name              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Intangibles     $ 15,200        
Intangible assets amortization period     15 years        
CyberOptics Corporation | Technology-Based Intangible Assets              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Intangibles     $ 14,600        
Intangible assets amortization period     7 years        
CyberOptics Corporation | Customer relationships              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Intangibles     $ 28,800        
Intangible assets amortization period     12 years        
ARAG Group              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Cash $ 32,966            
Goodwill 687,357            
Intangibles 353,500            
Debt Repayment of Acquired Company | €   € 30,300,000          
ARAG Group | Euro              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
All-cash transaction | €   € 957,000,000          
ARAG Group | Trade name              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Intangibles $ 27,500            
ARAG Group | Trade name | Acquisitions In Two Thousand Twenty Three Member              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Intangible assets amortization period 9 years 9 years          
ARAG Group | Technology-Based Intangible Assets              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Intangibles $ 31,000            
ARAG Group | Technology-Based Intangible Assets | Acquisitions In Two Thousand Twenty Three Member              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Intangible assets amortization period 5 years 5 years          
ARAG Group | Customer relationships              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Intangibles $ 295,000            
ARAG Group | Customer relationships | Acquisitions In Two Thousand Twenty Three Member              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Intangible assets amortization period 22 years 22 years          
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Acquisitions - Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 24, 2023
Nov. 03, 2022
Jul. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill     $ 2,785,773 $ 2,784,201
CyberOptics Corporation        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Cash   $ 40,890    
Receivables - net   21,364    
Inventories - net   33,639    
Goodwill   285,330    
Intangibles   58,600    
Other assets   13,768    
Total Assets   453,591    
Accounts payable   8,109    
Deferred income taxes   14,826    
Other liabilities   11,923    
Total Liabilities   $ 34,858    
ARAG Group        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Cash $ 32,966      
Receivables - net 31,081      
Inventories - net 51,952      
Goodwill 687,357      
Intangibles 353,500      
Other assets 55,993      
Total Assets 1,212,849      
Accounts payable 18,915      
Deferred income taxes 100,097      
Other liabilities 15,934      
Total Liabilities $ 134,946      
v3.24.2.u1
Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Oct. 31, 2023
Credit Loss [Abstract]          
Accounts receivable, after allowance for credit loss $ 11,839   $ 11,839   $ 10,015
Provisions for losses on receivables $ 1,678 $ 410 $ 2,156 $ 239  
v3.24.2.u1
Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jul. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Finished goods $ 255,565 $ 233,552
Raw materials and component parts 200,961 211,874
Work-in-process 65,462 86,474
Inventories - gross 521,988 531,900
Obsolescence and other reserves (83,821) (77,125)
Inventories - net $ 438,167 $ 454,775
v3.24.2.u1
Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Oct. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 1,011,318   $ 1,011,318   $ 970,630
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (609,903)   (609,903)   (577,784)
Property, plant and equipment - net 401,415   401,415   392,846
Depreciation 14,180 $ 13,180 42,234 $ 38,798  
Land          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, gross 15,280   15,280   15,792
Land improvements          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, gross 5,099   5,099   5,019
Buildings          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, gross 289,691   289,691   294,267
Machinery and equipment          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, gross 577,723   577,723   549,291
Enterprise management system          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, gross 53,385   53,385   52,939
Construction-in-progress          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, gross 40,054   40,054   24,916
Leased property under finance leases          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 30,086   $ 30,086   $ 28,406
v3.24.2.u1
Goodwill and other intangible assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance $ 2,784,201
Acquisitions (7,543)
Currency effect 9,115
Ending balance 2,785,773
Industrial Precision Solutions  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance 1,208,996
Acquisitions (7,543)
Currency effect 5,972
Ending balance 1,207,425
Advanced Technology Solutions  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance 401,347
Acquisitions 0
Currency effect 1,802
Ending balance 403,149
Medical Fluid Systems  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance 1,173,858
Acquisitions 0
Currency effect 1,341
Ending balance $ 1,175,199
v3.24.2.u1
Goodwill and other intangible assets - Summary of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jul. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Carrying  Amount $ 1,154,232 $ 1,135,513
Accumulated Amortization 525,468 462,769
Net Book  Value 628,764 672,744
Customer relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Carrying  Amount 811,392 794,706
Accumulated Amortization 327,906 287,585
Net Book  Value 483,486 507,121
Patent/technology costs    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Carrying  Amount 207,113 204,905
Accumulated Amortization 128,990 112,994
Net Book  Value 78,123 91,911
Trade name    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Carrying  Amount 126,820 125,692
Accumulated Amortization 59,861 52,488
Net Book  Value 66,959 73,204
Non-compete agreements    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Carrying  Amount 8,486 10,028
Accumulated Amortization 8,290 9,521
Net Book  Value 196 507
Other    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Carrying  Amount 421 182
Accumulated Amortization 421 181
Net Book  Value $ 0 $ 1
v3.24.2.u1
Goodwill and other intangible assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]        
Intangible assets, amortization expense $ 19,202 $ 13,922 $ 57,412 $ 41,839
v3.24.2.u1
Pension and other postretirement plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Pension Plans | International        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Service cost $ 231 $ 281 $ 702 $ 838
Interest cost 688 642 2,062 1,887
Expected return on plan assets (417) (392) (1,250) (1,151)
Amortization of prior service credit (2) (13) (6) (38)
Amortization of net actuarial gain 7 20 24 61
Total benefit cost 507 538 1,532 1,597
Settlement loss 0 0 0 0
Pension Plans | United States        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Service cost 2,507 2,744 7,522 8,233
Interest cost 4,752 4,176 14,257 12,526
Expected return on plan assets (6,652) (6,529) (19,958) (19,587)
Amortization of prior service credit 0 0 0 0
Amortization of net actuarial gain 0 0 0 0
Total benefit cost 663 391 1,877 1,172
Settlement loss (56) 0 (56) 0
Postretirement Benefit Costs | International        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Service cost   1   4
Interest cost   3   8
Amortization of net actuarial gain   (16)   (47)
Total benefit cost   (12)   (35)
Postretirement Benefit Costs | United States        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Service cost 70 100 211 299
Interest cost 754 766 2,262 2,297
Amortization of net actuarial gain (147) 0 (443) 0
Total benefit cost $ 677 $ 866 $ 2,030 $ 2,596
v3.24.2.u1
Income taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Effective tax rates 21.50% 21.10% 21.10% 20.90%
Income tax provision included discrete tax benefit due to share-based payment transactions $ 537 $ 996 $ 2,846 $ 2,745
v3.24.2.u1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Apr. 30, 2024
Jan. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2023
Jan. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance $ 2,788,271 $ 2,723,967 $ 2,598,060 $ 2,497,002 $ 2,446,685 $ 2,294,375 $ 2,598,060 $ 2,294,375
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $250             1,638  
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a) 8,096 (32,620) 43,943 3,455 (290) 76,821 19,419 79,986
Ending balance 2,853,757 2,788,271 2,723,967 2,579,806 2,497,002 2,446,685 2,853,757 2,579,806
Amortization of prior service costs and net actuarial losses, tax             250  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Investment Hedge, Tax             3,427  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Investment Hedge, Gross             (11,475)  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)                
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance (185,558) (152,957) (196,441) (132,000) (131,537) (207,782) (196,441) (207,782)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a) 8,096 (32,620) 43,943 3,455 (290) 76,821    
Ending balance (178,660) $ (185,558) (152,957) $ (128,704) $ (132,000) $ (131,537) (178,660) $ (128,704)
Cumulative translation adjustments                
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance     (133,280)       (133,280)  
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $250             0  
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)             19,419  
Ending balance (113,861)           (113,861)  
Pension and postretirement  benefit plan adjustments                
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance     $ (63,161)       (63,161)  
Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $250             1,638  
Foreign currency translation adjustments (a)             0  
Ending balance $ (64,799)           $ (64,799)  
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-based compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Oct. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Maximum number of common shares authorized for grant (in shares) 900,000   900,000    
Number of common shares available for grant (in shares) 1,875,000   1,875,000    
Executive officers and other highly compensated employees salary and annual cash incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum     100.00%    
Executive officers share-based long-term incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum     90.00%    
Stock Options          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Option expiring period     10 years    
Normal retirement age     65 years    
Period for options considered to be forfeited for retirees     12 months    
Termination period on death or disability of option holder     12 months    
Compensation expense recognized $ 1,426 $ 1,697 $ 3,960 $ 4,982  
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock option 5,668   $ 5,668    
Weighted average period expected to be amortized, non vested shares     2 years 10 months 24 days    
Weighted-average expected volatility used     30.70% 30.60%  
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted (in dollars per share)     $ 79.84 $ 77.99  
Total intrinsic value of options exercised 3,115 7,741 $ 33,286 $ 19,873  
Cash received from the exercise of stock options     $ 29,142 18,449  
Stock Options | Maximum          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Maximum rate of stock option     25.00%    
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units | Maximum          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Grant restricted shares transferred period     3 years    
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units | Minimum          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Grant restricted shares transferred period     1 year    
Restricted Stock          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Normal retirement age     65 years    
Period for restricted shares and share units considered to be forfeited for retirees     12 months    
Restricted shares termination period for disability or death     12 months    
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock 0   $ 0    
Expense related to nonvested common shares 0 73 0 336  
Common share dividends amount included in compensation cost 0 2 $ 0 5  
Restricted Stock Unit          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Weighted average period expected to be amortized, non vested shares     1 year 10 months 24 days    
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock 10,876   $ 10,876    
Expense related to nonvested common shares $ 2,198 2,152 $ 6,658 6,658  
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 236.37   $ 236.37   $ 236,280
Performance Share Incentive Awards          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Award requisite service period     3 years    
Compensation expense $ 771 $ 1,831 $ 3,637 $ 4,785  
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 8,224   $ 8,224    
Performance Share Incentive Awards | Grant Date One          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 229.58 $ 211.25 $ 229.58 $ 211.25  
Performance Share Incentive Awards | Grant Date Two          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 225.14 231.34 $ 225.14 231.34  
Performance Share Incentive Awards | Grant Date Three          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)   $ 214.51   $ 214.51  
Deferred Compensation          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Common share dividends amount included in compensation cost $ 23 $ 30 $ 71 $ 77  
Executive officers and other highly compensated employees salary and annual cash incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum     100.00%    
Executive officers share-based long-term incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum     90.00%    
Deferred Compensation | Directors          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Expense related to director deferred compensation $ 91 $ 76 $ 226 $ 234  
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-based compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Stock Options (Detail) - Stock Options
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Number of Options  
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares 1,062
Granted (in shares) | shares 61
Exercised (in shares) | shares (243)
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares (7)
Ending balance (in shares) | shares 873
Expected to vest (in shares) | shares 164
Exercisable (in shares) | shares 707
Weighted- Average Exercise Price  Per Share  
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 152.41
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 238.35
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 122.43
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 229.00
Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 166.21
Expected to vest (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 239.41
Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 149.00
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]  
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding | $ $ 74,716
Aggregate intrinsic value, expected to vest | $ 2,428
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable | $ $ 72,263
Weighted average remaining term, outstanding 4 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted average remaining term, expected to vest 8 years
Weighted average remaining term, exercisable 4 years 2 months 12 days
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-based compensation - Fair Value Assumptions of Stock Options (Detail) - Stock Options
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Expected volatility, minimum 30.30% 30.40%
Expected volatility, maximum 31.70% 31.80%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum 4.22% 3.79%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum 4.52% 4.21%
Minimum    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Expected dividend yield 1.15% 1.12%
Expected life of the option (in years) 5 years 5 years
Maximum    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Expected dividend yield 1.20% 1.27%
Expected life of the option (in years) 6 years 2 months 12 days 6 years 2 months 12 days
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-based compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock Units (Detail) - Restricted Stock Unit - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (in shares)     69  
Granted (in shares)     39  
Forfeited (in shares)     (5)  
Vested (in shares)     (31)  
Ending balance (in shares) 72   72  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]        
Beginning balance (in dollars per share)     $ 236,280  
Granted (in dollars per share)     234.74  
Forfeited (in dollars per share)     241.30  
Vested (in dollars per share)     233.05  
Ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 236.37   $ 236.37  
Expense related to nonvested common shares $ 2,198 $ 2,152 $ 6,658 $ 6,658
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-based compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Director Deferred Compensation Shares (Detail) - Directors - Deferred Compensation Share Equivalent Units
shares in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Number of Shares  
Outstanding, Beginning balance (in shares) | shares 78
Distributions (in shares) | shares (14)
Outstanding, Ending balance (in shares) | shares 65
Dividend equivalents (in shares) | shares 1
Dividend equivalents (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 249.14
Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value  
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 93.11
Distributions (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 54.21
Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 103.73
v3.24.2.u1
Warranties - Additional Information (Detail)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Guarantees [Abstract]  
Product warranty period 1 year
v3.24.2.u1
Warranties - Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 14,401 $ 11,723
Accruals for warranties 10,841 14,938
Warranty payments (11,279) (12,939)
Currency effect (209) 566
Ending balance $ 13,754 $ 14,288
v3.24.2.u1
Operating segments - Additional Information (Detail)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 3
v3.24.2.u1
Operating segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales $ 661,604 $ 648,677 $ 1,945,439 $ 1,909,319
Operating profit (loss) 167,058 170,996 495,109 487,722
Operating Segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 661,604 648,677 1,945,439 1,909,319
Operating profit (loss) 167,058 170,996 495,109 487,722
Operating Segments | Industrial Precision Solutions        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 370,561 338,257 1,092,099 985,610
Operating profit (loss) 118,110 115,346 344,305 329,439
Operating Segments | Advanced Technology Solutions        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 124,306 139,549 358,111 432,026
Operating profit (loss) 22,945 27,083 60,767 70,136
Operating Segments | Medical and Fluid Solutions        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 166,737 170,871 495,229 491,683
Operating profit (loss) 48,374 54,019 143,467 141,326
Corporate        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 0 0 0 0
Operating profit (loss) $ (22,371) $ (25,452) $ (53,430) $ (53,179)
v3.24.2.u1
Operating segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Net external sales $ 661,604 $ 648,677 $ 1,945,439 $ 1,909,319
Americas        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Net external sales 287,016 290,515 855,456 834,125
Europe        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Net external sales 179,370 167,536 540,750 498,379
Asia Pacific        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Net external sales $ 195,218 $ 190,626 $ 549,233 $ 576,815
v3.24.2.u1
Fair value measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jul. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2023
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts $ 4,308 $ 696
Net investment contracts 5,834 13,713
Total assets at fair value 10,142 14,409
Liabilities:    
Deferred compensation plans 9,513 9,637
Foreign currency forward contracts 5,414 10,425
Net investment contracts 17,100 9,985
Total liabilities at fair value 32,027 30,047
Level 1    
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts 0 0
Net investment contracts 0 0
Total assets at fair value 0 0
Liabilities:    
Deferred compensation plans 0 0
Foreign currency forward contracts 0 0
Net investment contracts 0 0
Total liabilities at fair value 0 0
Level 2    
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts 4,308 696
Net investment contracts 5,834 13,713
Total assets at fair value 10,142 14,409
Liabilities:    
Deferred compensation plans 9,513 9,637
Foreign currency forward contracts 5,414 10,425
Net investment contracts 17,100 9,985
Total liabilities at fair value 32,027 30,047
Level 3    
Assets:    
Foreign currency forward contracts 0 0
Net investment contracts 0 0
Total assets at fair value 0 0
Liabilities:    
Deferred compensation plans 0 0
Foreign currency forward contracts 0 0
Net investment contracts 0 0
Total liabilities at fair value $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.2.u1
Fair value measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Additional Information) (Detail)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts $ 840,271
Executive officers and other highly compensated employees salary and annual cash incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum 100.00%
Executive officers share-based long-term incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum 90.00%
v3.24.2.u1
Fair value measurements - Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables and Accounts Payable (Detail)
$ in Thousands
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Long-term debt, carrying amount $ 1,483,798
Long-term debt, fair value $ 1,530,217
v3.24.2.u1
Derivative financial instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]        
Maturity of foreign currency forward contracts     90 days  
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts $ 2,954 $ (93) $ 8,624 $ 12,086
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments $ (3,418) $ (855) $ (11,035) $ (19,710)
v3.24.2.u1
Derivative financial instruments - Outstanding Currency, Forward Exchange Contracts (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts $ 840,271  
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 165,310 $ 146,717
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Euro    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 124,144 95,064
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | British pound    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 17,187 20,489
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Mexican Peso    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 50 3,227
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Japanese yen    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 18,113 23,195
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Hong Kong dollar    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 0 2,080
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Australian dollar    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 0 0
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Singapore dollar    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 2,391 60
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Taiwan Dollar    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 0 0
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Others    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 3,425 2,602
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 456,153 490,020
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Euro    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 144,557 194,850
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | British pound    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 138,240 132,956
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Mexican Peso    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 32,714 28,158
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Japanese yen    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 26,580 17,908
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Hong Kong dollar    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 1,942 7,265
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Australian dollar    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 9,630 9,236
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Singapore dollar    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 22,735 19,817
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Taiwan Dollar    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts 8,000 8,000
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Notional Sell Amounts | Others    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts $ 71,755 $ 71,830
v3.24.2.u1
Derivative financial instruments - Summary of Fair Values Of Net Investment Contracts (Details)
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]  
Net investment contracts $ 5,579,000
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net investment contracts 5,579,000
Other assets  
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]  
Net investment contracts 255,000
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net investment contracts 255,000
Accrued liabilities  
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]  
Net investment contracts 7,827,000
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net investment contracts 7,827,000
Other long-term liabilities  
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]  
Net investment contracts 9,273,000
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net investment contracts $ 9,273,000
v3.24.2.u1
Long-term debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jul. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2023
Jun. 06, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt $ 1,506,287 $ 1,749,305  
Less current maturities 96,288 115,662  
Less unamortized debt issuance costs 10,487 10,773  
Long-term maturities 1,398,155 1,621,394  
Revolving credit facility     $ 1,150,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount 1,357 1,476  
Short-Term Bank Loans and Notes Payable 10,644 5,019  
Senior notes, due 2025      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Senior notes $ 8,500 32,000  
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings 3.07%    
Senior notes, due 2025-2027      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Senior notes $ 37,143 54,286  
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings 3.13%    
Senior notes, due 2025-2030      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Senior notes $ 190,000 260,000  
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings 4.03%    
Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings 6.39%    
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028 | Maximum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Revolver Base Rate Range     0.20%
EuroDollar Base Rate Range     1.20%
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028 | Minimum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Revolver Base Rate Range     0.00%
EuroDollar Base Rate Range     0.85%
Due 2028      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings 5.60%    
Public Bond Offering $ 350,000 350,000  
Due 2033      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings 5.80%    
Public Bond Offering $ 500,000 500,000  
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028 130,000 248,000  
Revolving Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity     $ 850,000
Term Loan Due 2026      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Term loan due 2026 $ 280,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000
v3.24.2.u1
Long-term debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jun. 06, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Revolving credit facility   $ 1,150,000
Senior notes, due 2025    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings 3.07%  
Remaining weighted average life of notes 11 months 26 days  
Senior notes, due 2025-2027    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings 3.13%  
Remaining weighted average life of notes 1 year 9 months 18 days  
Senior notes, due 2025-2030    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings 4.03%  
Remaining weighted average life of notes 2 years 11 months 12 days  
Revolving credit agreement, due 2028    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Revolving Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity   850,000
Revolving Facility Increased Maximum Borrowing Capacity   922,500
364-Day Term Loan Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
364-Day Term Loan Facility   $ 500,000
v3.24.2.u1
Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jul. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Accrual for environmental liability $ 181 $ 231
v3.24.2.u1
Subsequent Events (Details) - Atrion Corporation - Subsequent Event
$ in Thousands
Aug. 21, 2024
USD ($)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
All-cash transaction $ 800,000
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
All-cash transaction 800,000
Sales of Acquired Business $ 169,000

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