Greif (GEF) 10-Q 1 Sep 22 2022 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

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Cover - shares	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Aug. 26, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-00566
Entity Registrant Name	GREIF, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	31-4388903
Entity Address, Address Line One	425 Winter Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Delaware
Entity Address, State or Province	OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	43015
City Area Code	740
Local Phone Number	549-6000
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Central Index Key	0000043920
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock
Trading Symbol	GEF
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		25,606,287
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Common Stock
Trading Symbol	GEF-B
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		22,007,725

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Net sales	$ 1,622.1	$ 1,490.8	$ 4,853.7	$ 3,977.9
Cost of products sold	1,275.2	1,172	3,878.4	3,181
Gross profit	346.9	318.8	975.3	796.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses	141.6	142.6	440.6	423.7
Restructuring charges	3.1	3.7	10.3	18.8
Timberland gains	0	0	0	(95.7)
Integration related costs	2.2	2.4	5.8	6.2
Non-cash asset impairment charges	0.7	0	63.1	1.5
Gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net	(6.4)	(3)	(8.1)	(1.3)
Gain on disposal of businesses, net	0	0	(4.2)	0
Operating profit	205.7	173.1	467.8	443.7
Interest expense, net	14	23.9	44.3	75.8
Debt extinguishment charges	0	0	25.4	0
Non-cash pension settlement charges	0	0.4	0	9
Other expense (income), net	7.3	(0.6)	4.9	2.2
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net	184.4	149.4	393.2	356.7
Income tax expense	39.9	33.1	105.4	56.5
Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax	(1.6)	(2.1)	(3.6)	(3.1)
Net income	146.1	118.4	291.4	303.3
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4.3)	(5.4)	(14.2)	(17.1)
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	$ 141.8	$ 113	$ 277.2	$ 286.2
Class A Common Stock
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share)	$ 2.38	$ 1.90	$ 4.66	$ 4.81
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share)	$ 2.36	$ 1.89	$ 4.63	$ 4.80
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	26,207,808	26,550,924	26,466,619	26,517,064
Diluted (in shares)	26,626,983	26,704,889	26,721,681	26,636,944
Cash dividends declared per common share:
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.46	$ 0.44	$ 1.38	$ 1.32
Class B Common Stock
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share)	3.58	2.85	6.98	7.21
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share)	$ 3.58	$ 2.85	$ 6.98	$ 7.21
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	22,007,725	22,007,725	22,007,725	22,007,725
Diluted (in shares)	22,007,725	22,007,725	22,007,725	22,007,725
Cash dividends declared per common share:
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.69	$ 0.66	$ 2.06	$ 1.97

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income		$ 146.1	$ 118.4	$ 291.4	$ 303.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	[1]	(30.8)	(15.5)	1.8	18.7
Derivative financial instruments		1.2	(0.6)	37.1	10.8
Minimum pension liabilities		2.7	2.2	9.2	49.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(26.9)	(13.9)	48.1	78.8
Comprehensive income		119.2	104.5	339.5	382.1
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests		3.1	5.6	7.4	17.9
Comprehensive income attributable to Greif, Inc.		$ 116.1	$ 98.9	$ 332.1	$ 364.2
[1]Nine months ended July 31, 2022 balance includes $113.1 million release of foreign currency translation from business divestment.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment	$ 113.1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 127.5	$ 124.6
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance	868.7	889.5
Inventories:
Raw materials	381.8	390.7
Work-in-process	0	1.5
Finished goods	96.7	107
Assets held for sale	0.3	6.9
Prepaid expenses	55.4	54
Other current assets	117.3	89.9
Total current assets	1,647.7	1,664.1
Long-term assets
Goodwill	1,472.9	1,515.4
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	596.7	648.4
Deferred tax assets	14.2	16.3
Pension asset	68.5	39.9
Operating lease assets	253.2	289.4
Other long-term assets	145.8	121.1
Total long term assets	2,551.3	2,630.5
Properties, plants and equipment
Timber properties, net of depletion	226.9	224.6
Land	155.8	161.9
Buildings	520.3	543.8
Machinery and equipment	1,969.4	2,042.3
Capital projects in progress	140.9	137.2
Properties, plants and equipment, gross	3,013.3	3,109.8
Accumulated depreciation	(1,586.2)	(1,588.6)
Properties, plants and equipment, net	1,427.1	1,521.2
Total assets	5,626.1	5,815.8
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	642.1	704.5
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	144	160.3
Restructuring reserves	12.7	20.3
Current portion of long-term debt	50.9	120.3
Short-term borrowings	21.7	50.5
Liabilities held for sale	0	0.9
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	49.4	54
Other current liabilities	195.2	203.3
Total current liabilities	1,116	1,314.1
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt	1,986.1	2,054.8
Operating lease liabilities	206.7	239.5
Deferred tax liabilities	325	318
Pension liabilities	69.6	78.3
Postretirement benefit obligations	10.6	11
Contingent liabilities and environmental reserves	20.3	19.5
Long-term income tax payable	27.8	27.8
Other long-term liabilities	110.4	153.1
Total long-term liabilities	2,756.5	2,902
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	17	24.1
Equity
Common stock, without par value	172.4	179.3
Treasury stock, at cost	(194)	(134.1)
Retained earnings	2,024.3	1,825.6
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(286.8)	(295.4)
Derivative financial instruments	33.5	(3.6)
Minimum pension liabilities	(48.3)	(57.5)
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders' equity	1,701.1	1,514.3
Noncontrolling interests	35.5	61.3
Total shareholders' equity	1,736.6	1,575.6
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 5,626.1	$ 5,815.8

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 291.4	$ 303.3
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	165.4	176.2
Non-cash asset impairment charges	63.1	1.5
Non-cash pension settlement charges	0	9
Gain on disposals of properties, plants and equipment, net	(8.1)	(1.3)
Gain on disposals of businesses, net	(4.2)	0
Timberland gains	0	(95.7)
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss	(4.2)	0.8
Deferred income tax benefit	(5.1)	(41.6)
Debt extinguishment charges	22.6	0
Non-cash lease expense	26.8	36.5
Other, net	1	0.3
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in certain assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	(82.7)	(185.4)
Inventories	(63.3)	(157.5)
Accounts payable	46.6	204.1
Restructuring reserves	(6.3)	(1.2)
Operating leases	(27.6)	(40.1)
Pension and post-retirement benefit liabilities	(29.2)	(11.7)
Other, net	(15.3)	61.5
Net cash provided by operating activities	370.9	258.7
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of properties, plants and equipment	(112.2)	(94.2)
Purchases of and investments in timber properties	(4.6)	(7.4)
Proceeds from the sale of timberlands	0	145.1
Collections of receivables held in special purpose entities	0	50.9
Payments for issuance of loans receivable	0	(15)
Proceeds from the sale of properties, plants, equipment and other assets	17	10.7
Proceeds from the sale of businesses	139.2	0
Other, net	(4.7)	(3.9)
Net cash provided by investing activities	34.7	86.2
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	3,492.2	1,160.5
Payments on long-term debt	(3,645.2)	(1,490)
Proceeds (payments) on short-term borrowings, net	(21.2)	28.4
Proceeds from trade accounts receivable credit facility	301.9	99
Payments on trade accounts receivable credit facility	(277.1)	(23.1)
Payments for liabilities held in special purpose entities	0	(43.3)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(82)	(78.4)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(10.6)	(7.2)
Payments for debt extinguishment and issuance costs	(20.8)	0
Payments for share repurchases	(60)	0
Forward contract for accelerated share repurchases	(15)	0
-6000000	(6)	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(343.8)	(354.1)
Effects of exchange rates on cash	(58.9)	3.1
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2.9	(6.1)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	124.6	105.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 127.5	$ 99.8

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	Total		Executive	Directors	Greif, Inc. Equity	Greif, Inc. Equity Executive	Greif, Inc. Equity Directors	Capital Stock	Capital Stock Executive	Capital Stock Directors	Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock Executive	Treasury Stock Directors	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non controlling interests
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2020								48,450
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2020	$ 1,200.7				$ 1,152.2			$ 170.2			$ (134.4)			$ 1,543.9	$ (427.5)	$ 48.5
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2020											28,392
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	303.3				286.2									286.2		17.1
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	18.7	[1]			17.9										17.9	0.8
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense/benefit	10.8				10.8										10.8
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax expense/benefit	49.3				49.3										49.3
Comprehensive income	382.1				364.2
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	2.2				2.2									2.2
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(1.4)															(1.4)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(78.4)				(78.4)									(78.4)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other	(6.4)															(6.4)
Long-term incentive shares issued (in shares)								80			(80)
Long-term incentive shares issued	4.1				4.1			$ 3.9			$ 0.2
Share based compensation	3.2				3.2			$ 3.2
Restricted stock (in shares)									3	26		3	26
Restricted stock			$ 0.1	$ 1.3		$ 0.1	$ 1.3		$ 0.1	$ 1.2			$ 0.1
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2021								48,559
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2021	1,507.5				1,448.9			$ 178.6			$ (134.1)			1,753.9	(349.5)	58.6
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2021											28,283
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2021								48,559
Beginning balance at Apr. 30, 2021	1,429.7				1,374.2			$ 177.6			$ (134.1)			1,666.1	(335.4)	55.5
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2021											28,283
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	118.4				113									113		5.4
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	(15.5)	[1]			(15.7)										(15.7)	0.2
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense/benefit	(0.6)				(0.6)										(0.6)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax expense/benefit	2.2				2.2										2.2
Comprehensive income	104.5				98.9
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	1				1									1
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(0.6)															(0.6)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(26.2)				(26.2)									(26.2)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other	(1.9)															(1.9)
Share based compensation	1				1			$ 1
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2021								48,559
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2021	1,507.5				1,448.9			$ 178.6			$ (134.1)			1,753.9	(349.5)	58.6
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2021											28,283
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2021								48,559
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2021	1,575.6				1,514.3			$ 179.3			$ (134.1)			1,825.6	(356.5)	61.3
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2021											28,283
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	291.4				277.2									277.2		14.2
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	1.8	[1]			8.6										8.6	(6.8)
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense/benefit	37.1				37.1										37.1
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax expense/benefit	9.2				9.2										9.2
Comprehensive income	339.5				332.1
Divestment of noncontrolling interest	(24.4)															(24.4)
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	4.6				4.6									4.6
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(0.1)															(0.1)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(82)				(82)									(82)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other	(8.7)															(8.7)
Dividends earned on RSU shares	$ (1.1)				(1.1)									(1.1)
Share repurchases (in shares)	0							(1,022)			(1,022)
Share repurchases	$ (75)				(75)			$ (15)			$ (60)
Long-term incentive shares issued (in shares)								52			(52)
Long-term incentive shares issued	3.1				3.1			$ 3			$ 0.1
Share based compensation	3.8				3.8			$ 3.8
Restricted stock (in shares)									3	22		3	22
Restricted stock			$ 0.1	$ 1.2		$ 0.1			$ 0.1	$ 1.2
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2022								47,614
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2022	1,736.6				1,701.1			$ 172.4			$ (194)			2,024.3	(301.6)	35.5
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2022											29,228
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2022								48,636
Beginning balance at Apr. 30, 2022	1,718.4				1,686.4			$ 186			$ (134)			1,910.3	(275.9)	32
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2022											28,206
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	146.1				141.8									141.8		4.3
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	(30.8)	[1]			(29.6)										(29.6)	(1.2)
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax expense/benefit	1.2				1.2										1.2
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax expense/benefit	2.7				2.7										2.7
Comprehensive income	119.2				116.1
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	(0.3)				(0.3)									(0.3)
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(0.2)															(0.2)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(27.4)				(27.4)									(27.4)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other	0.6															0.6
Dividends earned on RSU shares	(0.1)				(0.1)									(0.1)
Share repurchases (in shares)								(1,022)			(1,022)
Share repurchases	(75)				(75)			$ (15)			$ (60)
Share based compensation	1.4				1.4			$ 1.4
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2022								47,614
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2022	$ 1,736.6				$ 1,701.1			$ 172.4			$ (194)			$ 2,024.3	$ (301.6)	$ 35.5
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2022											29,228
[1]Nine months ended July 31, 2022 balance includes $113.1 million release of foreign currency translation from business divestment.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment			$ 113.1
Derivative, income tax benefit	$ 0.4	$ 0.2	12.4	$ (3.6)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, income tax (expense) benefit	$ 0.8	$ (0.8)	$ 2.3	$ (17)
Class A Common Stock
Dividend paid (in usd per share)	$ 0.46	$ 0.44	$ 1.38	$ 1.32
Class B Common Stock
Dividend paid (in usd per share)	$ 0.69	$ 0.66	$ 2.06	$ 1.97

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMA

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) instructions to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. The fiscal year of Greif, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) begins on November 1 and ends on October 31 of the following year. Any references to years or to any quarter of those years, relates to the fiscal year or quarter, as the case may be, ended in that year, unless otherwise stated. The information filed herein reflects all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets as of July 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the interim condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and changes in shareholders' equity for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021 of the Company. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Greif, Inc., all wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiaries and investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which it has controlling influence or is the primary beneficiary. Non-majority owned entities include investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which the Company does not have controlling interest and are accounted for using either the equity or cost method, as appropriate. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 (the “2021 Form 10-K”). Newly Adopted Accounting Standards In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes", which is intended to simplify accounting for income taxes. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on November 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures. Recently Issued Accounting Standards There have been no new accounting pronouncements issued since the filing of the 2021 Form 10-K that have significance, or potential significance, to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES	RESTRUCTURING CHARGES The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring reserve balances for the nine months ended July 31, 2022: (in millions) Employee Other Total Balance at October 31, 2021 $ 18.6 $ 1.7 $ 20.3 Costs incurred and charged to expense 5.2 5.1 10.3 Costs paid or otherwise settled (12.2) (5.7) (17.9) Balance at July 31, 2022 $ 11.6 $ 1.1 $ 12.7 The focus for restructuring activities in 2022 is to optimize operations and close under-performing assets. During the three months ended July 31, 2022, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $3.1 million, as compared to $3.7 million of restructuring charges recorded during the three months ended July 31, 2021. The restructuring activity for the three months ended July 31, 2022 consisted of $1.3 million in employee separation costs and $1.8 million in other restructuring costs, primarily consisting of professional fees and other fees associated with restructuring activities. During the nine months ended July 31, 2022, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $10.3 million, as compared to $18.8 million of restructuring charges recorded during the nine months ended July 31, 2021. The restructuring activity for the nine months ended July 31, 2022 consisted of $5.2 million in employee separation costs and $5.1 million in other restructuring costs, primarily consisting of professional fees and other fees associated with restructuring activities. The following is a reconciliation of the total amounts expected to be incurred from open restructuring plans or plans that are being formulated and have not been announced as of the filing date of this Form 10-Q. Remaining amounts expected to be incurred were $10.5 million as of July 31, 2022: (in millions) Total Amounts Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022 Amounts Global Industrial Packaging Employee separation costs $ 9.5 $ 3.7 $ 5.8 Other restructuring costs 4.6 2.6 2.0 14.1 6.3 7.8 Paper Packaging & Services Employee separation costs 2.5 1.5 1.0 Other restructuring costs 4.2 2.5 1.7 6.7 4.0 2.7 $ 20.8 $ 10.3 $ 10.5

LONG-TERM DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT	LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt is summarized as follows: (in millions) July 31, 2022 October 31, 2021 2022 Credit Agreement - Term Loans $ 1,565.0 $ — 2019 Credit Agreement - Term Loans — 1,247.3 Senior Notes due 2027 — 495.9 Accounts receivable credit facilities 402.0 391.1 2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility 78.4 — 2019 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility — 50.5 Other debt 0.4 0.6 2,045.8 2,185.4 Less: current portion 50.9 120.3 Less: deferred financing costs 8.8 10.3 Long-term debt, net $ 1,986.1 $ 2,054.8 2022 Credit Agreement On March 1, 2022, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a second amended and restated senior secured credit agreement (the “2022 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of financial institutions. The 2022 Credit Agreement amended, restated and replaced in its entirety the Company's previous credit agreement, referred to as the "2019 Credit Agreement". The 2022 Credit Agreement provides for (a) an $800.0 million secured revolving credit facility, consisting of a $725.0 million multicurrency facility and a $75.0 million U.S. dollar facility, maturing on March 1, 2027, (b) a $1,100 million secured term loan A-1 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on July 31, 2022 and continuing through January 31, 2027, with any outstanding principal balance of such term loan A-1 facility being due and payable on maturity on March 1, 2027, and (c) a $515.0 million secured term loan A-2 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on July 31, 2022 and continuing through January 31, 2027, with any outstanding principal balance of such term loan A-2 being due and payable on maturity on March 1, 2027. The term loan A-2 facility reflects the combination of the outstanding balances of the secured term A-2 and A-3 loans under the 2019 Credit Agreement. The Company used the borrowings under the 2022 Credit Agreement on March 1, 2022, to redeem the $500.0 million of 6.5% Senior Notes due March 1, 2027 (the "Senior Notes due 2027"), and to repay and refinance all of the outstanding borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement, and will use the borrowings thereunder to fund ongoing working capital and capital expenditure needs and for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, and to pay related fees and expenses. Interest is based on Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a credit spread adjustment, Euro Interbank Offer Rate ("EURIBOR") or a base rate that resets periodically plus, in each case, a calculated margin amount that is based on our leverage ratio. Subject to the terms of the 2022 Credit Agreement, the Company has an option to borrow additional funds under the 2022 Credit Agreement with the agreement of the lenders. As of July 31, 2022, $1,643.4 million was outstanding under the 2022 Credit Agreement. The current portion was $50.9 million, and the long-term portion was $1,592.5 million. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the 2022 Credit Agreement was 1.85% for the nine months ended July 31, 2022. The actual interest rate for borrowings under the 2022 Credit Agreement was 3.12% as of July 31, 2022. The deferred financing costs associated with the term loan portion of the 2022 Credit Agreement totaled $8.8 million as of July 31, 2022 and are recorded as a reduction of long-term debt on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets. The deferred financing costs associated with the revolving portion of the 2022 Credit Agreement totaled $4.8 million as of July 31, 2022 and are recorded within other long-term assets on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets. As a result of the refinancing, $0.7 million of unamortized deferred financing costs related to the 2019 Credit Agreement, and $2.8 million of newly incurred financing costs related to the 2022 Credit Agreement, were expensed as debt extinguishment charges in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income. Senior Notes due 2027 On March 1, 2022, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding Senior Notes due 2027, which were issued by the Company on February 11, 2019, for $500.0 million. The total redemption price for the Senior Notes due 2027 was $516.3 million, which was equal to the aggregate principal payment outstanding of $500.0 million plus a call premium of $16.3 million. The premium was recognized as a debt extinguishment charges on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income. The payment of the redemption price was funded by borrowings under the 2022 Credit Agreement. As a result of redeeming the Senior Notes due 2027, $1.8 million of unamortized deferred financing costs and $3.8 million of unamortized discount were expensed as debt extinguishment charges on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income. United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility On May 17, 2022, Greif Receivables Funding LLC (“Greif Funding”), Greif Packaging LLC (“Greif Packaging”), and certain other U.S. subsidiaries of the Company, amended and restated its U.S. receivables financing facility (the “U.S. Receivables Facility”). The amended and restated U.S. Receivables Facility has a maturity date of May 17, 2023 and provides an accounts receivable financing facility of $300.0 million. As of July 31, 2022, there was $300.0 million outstanding under the U.S. Receivables Facility that is reported as long-term debt on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets because the Company intends to refinance these obligations on a long-term basis and has the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the applicable agreement or entering into new financing arrangements. Greif Funding is a direct subsidiary of Greif Packaging and is included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. However, because Greif Funding is a separate and distinct legal entity from the Company, the assets of Greif Funding are not available to satisfy the liabilities and obligations of the Company, Greif Packaging or other subsidiaries of the Company, and the liabilities of Greif Funding are not the liabilities or obligations of the Company or its other subsidiaries. International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility On April 20, 2022, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. and Greif Services Belgium BV, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc., amended and restated the Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Financing Agreement (the "European RFA") with affiliates of a major international bank. The amended and restated European RFA matures April 24, 2023. The European RFA provides an accounts receivable financing facility of up to €100.0 million ($102.0 million as of July 31, 2022) secured by

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Recurring Fair Value Measurements The following table presents the fair value for those assets and (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis as of July 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021: July 31, 2022 Assets Liabilities (in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Interest rate derivatives $ — $ 25.3 $ — $ 25.3 $ — $ (3.4) $ — $ (3.4) Foreign exchange hedges — 1.6 — 1.6 — (2.2) — (2.2) Insurance annuity — — 18.4 18.4 — — — — Cross currency swap — 41.5 — 41.5 — — — — October 31, 2021 Assets Liabilities (in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Interest rate derivatives $ — $ 7.6 $ — $ 7.6 $ — $ (16.8) $ — $ (16.8) Foreign exchange hedges — 0.1 — 0.1 — (0.1) — (0.1) Insurance annuity — — 20.9 20.9 — — — — Cross currency swap — 10.2 — 10.2 — (1.2) — (1.2) The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, current liabilities and short-term borrowings as of July 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021 approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these items and are not included in this table. Interest Rate Derivatives The Company has various borrowing facilities which charge interest based on the one-month U.S. dollar London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and SOFR rate plus a spread. In 2022, the Company entered into three interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $150.0 million that amortize to $30.0 million over a five-year term, maturing on March 1, 2027. The outstanding notional amount as of July 31, 2022 is $150.0 million. The Company receives variable rate interest payments based upon one-month U.S. dollar SOFR, and in return the Company is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.21% plus a spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swaps from a variable rate to a fixed rate. In 2022, the Company also entered into six forward starting interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $300.0 million effective October 11, 2022, maturing on March 1, 2027. The Company will receive variable rate interest payments based upon one-month U.S. dollar SOFR, and in return the Company will be obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.63% plus a spread. This effectively will convert the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swaps from a variable rate to a fixed rate. In 2020, the Company entered into four interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $200.0 million, maturing on July 15, 2029. The Company receives variable rate interest payments based upon one-month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.90% plus a spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swaps from a variable rate to a fixed rate. In 2019, the Company entered into six interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $1,300.0 million that amortize to $200.0 million over a five-year term, maturing on March 11, 2024. The outstanding notional amount as of July 31, 2022 is $500.0 million. The Company receives variable rate interest payments based upon one-month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.49% plus a spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swaps from a variable rate to a fixed rate. In 2017, the Company entered into three interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $300.0 million that matured on February 1, 2022. The Company received variable rate interest payments based upon one-month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company was obligated to pay interest at a fixed rate of 1.19% plus a spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swaps from a variable rate to a fixed rate. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the gain or loss on these derivative instruments are reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction and in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. See Note 11 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures of the aggregate gain or loss included within other comprehensive income. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of these interest rate derivatives are considered level 2 inputs, which are based upon observable market rates, including LIBOR and interest paid based upon a designated fixed rate over the life of the swap agreements. Losses reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $2.0 million and $4.6 million for the three months ended July 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Losses reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $9.6 million and $13.3 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. A derivative gain of $9.9 million, based upon interest rates at July 31, 2022, is expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings in the next twelve months. Foreign Exchange Hedges The Company conducts business in various international currencies and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. The Company’s objective is to reduce volatility associated with foreign exchange rate changes. Accordingly, the Company enters into various contracts that change in value as foreign exchange rates change to protect the value of certain existing foreign currency assets and liabilities, commitments and anticipated foreign currency cash flows. As of July 31, 2022, and October 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts in the notional amount of $117.9 million and $81.8 million, respectively. Adjustments to fair value are recognized in earnings, offsetting the impact of the hedged profits. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of foreign exchange hedges are considered level 2 inputs, which are based on observable market pricing for similar instruments, principally foreign exchange futures contracts. For the three months ended July 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company recorded a realized loss of $1.9 million and $0.3 million under fair value contracts in other expense, net. For the nine months ended July 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company recorded realized gains (losses) of $(4.0) million and $1.1 million under fair value contracts in other expense, net. For the three months ended July 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company recorded an unrealized net gain (loss) of $(2.2) million and $1.0 million in other expense, net. For the nine months ended July 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company recorded an unrealized loss of $0.6 million and $0.2 million in other expense, net. Cross Currency Swap The Company has operations and investments in various international locations and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. In October 2021, the Company entered into two cross currency interest rate swap agreements that synthetically swap $116.8 million of fixed rate debt to Euro denominated fixed rate debt at a weighted average rate of 1.26%. These agreements are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes and will mature on October 5, 2026. In August 2021, the Company entered into two cross currency interest rate swap agreements that synthetically swap $117.6 million of fixed rate debt to Euro denominated fixed rate debt at a weighted average rate of 1.19%. These agreements are designated as net investment hedges for accounting purposes and will mature on August 10, 2026. In March 2018, the Company entered into two cross currency interest rate swap agreements that synthetically swap $100.0 million of fixed rate debt to Euro denominated fixed rate debt at a rate of 2.35%. These agreements are designated as a net investment hedge for accounting purposes and will mature on March 6, 2023. The gain or loss on these net investment hedge derivative instruments is included in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income until the net investment is sold, diluted, or liquidated. See Note 11 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures of the aggregate gain or loss included within other comprehensive income. The gain or loss on the cash flow hedge derivative instruments is included in the unrealized foreign exchange component of other expense, offset by the underlying gain or loss on the underlying cash flows that are being hedged. Interest payments received for the cross currency swap are excluded from the net investment hedge effectiveness assessment and are recorded in interest expense, net on the consolidated statements of income. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of the cross currency swap are considered level 2 inputs, which are based upon the Euro to United States dollar exchange rate market. For the three months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021, gains recorded in interest expense, net under the cross currency swap agreements were $1.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively. For the nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021, gains recorded in interest expense, net under the cross currency swap agreements were $4.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Other Financial Instruments The fair values of the Company’s 2022 Credit Agreement, the U.S. Receivables Facility and the European RFA do not materially differ from carrying value because the Company’s cost of borrowing is variable and approximates current borrowing rates. The fair values of the Company’s long-term obligations are estimated based on either the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or the current interest rates offered for the debt of the same remaining maturities, which are considered level 2 inputs in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures." Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements The Company recognized asset impairment charges of $63.1 million and $1.5 million during the nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of the impairment of long-lived assets held and used and net assets held for sale for the nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021: Quantitative Information about Level 3 (in millions) Impairment Amount Valuation Unobservable Range of July 31, 2022 Net Assets Held for Sale $ 62.4 Indicative Bids Indicative Bids N/A Long Lived Assets $ 0.7 Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids N/A Total $ 63.1 July 31, 2021 Long Lived Assets $ 1.5 Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids N/A Total $ 1.5 Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale On December 31, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to divest its approximately 50% equity interest in the Flexible Products & Services business (the "FPS Divestiture"). This agreement triggered the reclassification of the Flexible Products & Services business to assets and liabilities held for sale, which further resulted in recognized impairment charges of $62.4 million in the first quarter of 2022. See Note 13 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures of the FPS Divestiture. During the nine months ended July 31, 2021, the Company recorded no impairment charges related to assets and liabilities held for sale. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of assets and liabilities held for sale are considered level 3 inputs, which include recent purchase offers, market comparables and/or data obtained from commercial real estate brokers. Long-Lived Assets As necessary, based on triggering events, the Company measures long-lived assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The Company recorded $0.7 million impairment charges related to both properties, plants and equipment, net and intangible assets during the nine months ended July 31, 2022 and $1.5 million impairment charges related to both properties, plants and equipment, net and intangible assets during the nine months ended July 31, 2021, respectively. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of long-lived assets are considered level 3 inputs, which include bids received from third parties, recent purchase offers, market comparable information and discounted cash flows based on assumptions that market participants would use.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Long-Term Incentive Plan The Company's 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2020 LTIP") is intended to focus management on the key measures that drive superior performance over the longer term. The 2020 LTIP provides key employees with incentive compensation based upon consecutive and overlapping three-year performance periods that commence at the start of every year. For each three-year performance period, the performance goals are based on performance criteria as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. For each three-year performance period commencing at the beginning of the year, participants may be granted restricted stock units (“RSUs”) or performance stock units (“PSUs”) or a combination of both. The Company may grant RSUs based on a three-year vesting period on the basis of service only. The RSUs are an equity-classified plan measured at fair value on the grant date recognized ratably over the service period. Dividend-equivalent rights may be granted in connection with an RSU award and are recognized in conjunction with the Company's dividend issuance and settled upon vesting of the award. The Company granted 99,006 RSUs on December 16, 2021, for the performance period commencing on November 1, 2021 and ending October 31, 2024. The weighted average fair value of the RSUs granted on that date was $60.54. Under the 2020 LTIP, the Company may grant PSUs for a three-year performance period based upon service, performance criteria and market conditions. The performance criteria are based on targeted levels of (a) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization and (b) total shareholder return, as determined by the Compensation Committee. The PSUs are a liability-classified plan wherein the fair value of the PSUs awarded is determined at each reporting period using a Monte Carlo simulation. A Monte Carlo simulation uses assumptions including the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility of the Company’s stock price, and expected life of the awards to determine a fair value of the market condition throughout the vesting period. The Company granted 162,392 PSUs on December 16, 2021, for the performance period commencing on November 1, 2021 and ending October 31, 2024. If earned, the PSUs are to be awarded in shares of Class A Common Stock. The weighted average fair value of the PSUs granted on that date was $60.08. The weighted average fair value of the PSUs at July 31, 2022 was $114.14.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the quarter and year to date periods was computed in accordance with ASC 740-270 "Income Taxes - Interim Reporting." Under this method, losses from jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance has been provided have not been included in the amount to which the ASC 740-270 rate was applied. The Company's income tax expense may fluctuate due to changes in estimated losses and income from jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance has been provided, the timing of recognition of the related tax expense under ASC 740-270, and the impact of discrete items in the respective quarter. For the nine months ended July 31, 2022 and July 31, 2021, income tax expense was $105.4 million and $56.5 million, respectively. The $48.9 million increase in income tax expense for the nine months ended July 31, 2022 was primarily the result of an increase in pre-tax book earnings, changes in the expected mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions, including jurisdictions for which valuation allowances have been recorded, and the timing of recognition of the related tax expense under ASC 740-270. Net favorable discrete items for 2022 of $6.4 million are the result of releases of uncertain tax position reserves due to lapses of the statute of limitations and provision to return adjustments offset by the impact of statutory rate changes on deferred taxes and certain tax basis adjustments in tangible property and state basis differences. Additionally, a net $58.6 million book expense was recorded in 2022 related to the FPS Divestiture and disposition of other businesses on which there is expected to be no tax benefit.

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS	POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS The components of net periodic pension cost include the following: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Service cost $ 2.9 $ 3.0 $ 8.9 $ 9.2 Interest cost 5.0 4.8 15.2 13.9 Expected return on plan assets (8.2) (7.8) (24.7) (23.8) Amortization of prior service cost (0.1) — (0.3) (0.1) Recognized net actuarial loss 1.9 2.5 5.9 10.0 Net periodic pension cost $ 1.5 $ 2.5 $ 5.0 $ 9.2 As previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2021, the Company expects to make employer contributions of $35.5 million, including benefits paid directly by the Company, during 2022. The components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic post-retirement benefit, other than the service cost components, are included in the line item "Other income, net" in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income. During the nine months ended July 31, 2021, an annuity contract for approximately $100.0 million was purchased with United States defined benefit plan assets and the pension obligation for certain retirees in the United States under that plan was irrevocably transferred from that plan to the annuity contract. Additionally, lump sum payments totaling $2.7 million and $10.2 million for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2021 were made from the defined benefit plan assets to certain participants who agreed to such payments, representing the current fair value of the participant’s respective pension benefit. The settlement items described above resulted in a decrease in the fair value of both the plan assets and the projected benefit obligation of $110.2 million. The settlement also resulted in a non-cash pension settlement charge of $0.1 million and $8.7 million of unrecognized net actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2021.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVI

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES	CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES Litigation-related Liabilities The Company may become involved from time-to-time in litigation and regulatory matters incidental to its business, including governmental investigations, enforcement actions, personal injury claims, product liability, employment health and safety matters, commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, disputes regarding environmental clean-up costs, litigation in connection with acquisitions and divestitures, and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of its business. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in such litigation. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on its interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company may accrue for contingencies related to litigation and regulatory matters if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions can occur, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. The Company regularly reviews contingencies to determine whether its accruals are adequate. The amount of ultimate loss may differ from these estimates. Environmental Reserves As of July 31, 2022, and October 31, 2021, the Company's environmental reserves were $20.3 million and $19.5 million, respectively. These reserves are principally based on environmental studies and cost estimates provided by third parties, but also take into account management estimates. The estimated liabilities are reduced to reflect the anticipated participation of other potentially responsible parties in those instances where it is probable that such parties are legally responsible and financially capable of paying their respective shares of relevant costs. For sites that involve formal actions subject to joint and several liabilities, these actions have formal agreements in place to apportion the liability. As of July 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the Company has accrued $11.0 million for the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site in New Jersey. Aside from the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, other environmental reserves of the Company as of July 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021 included $9.3 million and $8.5 million, respectively, for its various facilities around the world. It is possible that there could be resolution of uncertainties in the future that would require the Company to record charges that could be material to future earnings. The Company’s exposure to adverse developments with respect to any individual site is not expected to be material. Although environmental remediation could have a material effect on results of operations if a series of adverse developments occur in a particular quarter or year, the Company believes that the chance of a series of adverse developments occurring in the same quarter or year is remote. Future information and developments will require the Company to continually reassess the expected impact of these environmental matters.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE The Company has two classes of common stock and, as such, applies the “two-class method” of computing earnings per share (“EPS”) as prescribed in ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” In accordance with this guidance, earnings are allocated in the same fashion as dividends would be distributed. Under the Company’s certificate of incorporation, any distribution of dividends in any year must be made in proportion of one cent a share for Class A Common Stock to one and one-half cents a share for Class B Common Stock, which results in a 40% to 60% split to Class A and B shareholders, respectively. In accordance with this, earnings are allocated first to Class A and Class B Common Stock to the extent that dividends are actually paid and the remainder is allocated assuming all of the earnings for the period have been distributed in the form of dividends. The Company calculates EPS as follows: Basic Class A EPS = 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding * Undistributed Net Income + Class A Dividends Per Share 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding Average Class A Shares Outstanding Diluted Class A EPS = 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding * Undistributed Net Income + Class A Dividends Per Share 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding Average Diluted Class A Shares Outstanding Basic Class B EPS = 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding * Undistributed Net Income + Class B Dividends Per Share 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding Average Class B Shares Outstanding *Diluted Class B EPS calculation is identical to Basic Class B calculation The following table provides EPS information for each period, respectively: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Numerator for basic and diluted EPS Net income attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 141.8 $ 113.0 $ 277.2 $ 286.2 Cash dividends (27.4) (26.2) (82.0) (78.4) Undistributed earnings attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 114.4 $ 86.8 $ 195.2 $ 207.8 The Class A Common Stock has no voting rights unless four quarterly cumulative dividends upon the Class A Common Stock are in arrears. The Class B Common Stock has full voting rights. There is no cumulative voting for the election of directors. Common Stock Repurchases In June 2022, the Stock Repurchase Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $150.0 million of shares of the Company’s Class A or Class B Common Stock or any combination thereof. On June 23, 2022, the Company entered into a $75.0 million accelerated share repurchase agreement ("ASR") with Bank of America, N.A. to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock. In addition, the Company plans to repurchase an aggregate of $75.0 million of shares of its Class A or Class B Common Stock, or any combination thereof, in open market purchases ("OSR"). Under the ASR, the Company made a payment of $75.0 million and received an initial delivery of approximately 80% of the expected share repurchases, or 1,021,451 shares of Class A Common Stock, on June 24, 2022 with any remaining shares expected to be delivered by the end of the Company's first quarter 2023. The ASR has been accounted for as a purchase of shares of Class A Common Stock and a forward purchase contract. The final number of shares of Class A Common Stock to be repurchased will be based on the volume-weighted average price of the shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock during the term of the ASR less a discount. The Company has treated the shares of Class A Common Stock delivered as treasury shares as of the date the shares were physically delivered in computing the weighted average shares outstanding of Class A Common Stock for both basic and diluted earnings per share. The forward stock purchase contract was determined to be indexed to the Company’s own stock and met all of the applicable criteria for equity classification. Repurchases under the OSR may be made on the open market over the next 12 to 18 months in accordance with Rule 10b-18 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing of any such repurchases will depend on market conditions and will be made at the Company's discretion. While the Company intends to repurchase up to $75.0 million of shares, it is not obligated to repurchase any dollar amount or number or class of shares and may suspend or discontinue repurchases at any time. As of July 31, 2022, there have been no shares repurchased under the OSR. The following table summarizes the shares of the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock as of the specified dates: Authorized Issued Outstanding Treasury July 31, 2022 Class A Common Stock 128,000,000 42,281,920 25,606,287 16,675,633 Class B Common Stock 69,120,000 34,560,000 22,007,725 12,552,275 October 31, 2021 Class A Common Stock 128,000,000 42,281,920 26,550,924 15,730,996 Class B Common Stock 69,120,000 34,560,000 22,007,725 12,552,275 The following is a reconciliation of the shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Class A Common Stock: Basic shares 26,207,808 26,550,924 26,466,619 26,517,064 Assumed conversion of restricted shares 419,175 153,965 255,062 119,880 Diluted shares 26,626,983 26,704,889 26,721,681 26,636,944 Class B Common Stock: Basic and diluted shares 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725

LEASES

LEASES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
LEASES	LEASES The Company leases certain buildings, warehouses, land, transportation equipment, operating equipment, and office equipment with remaining lease terms from less than 1 year up to 20 years. The Company reviews all options to extend, terminate, or purchase a right of use asset at the time of lease inception and accounts for options deemed reasonably certain. The Company combines lease and non-lease components for all leases, except real estate, for which these components are presented separately. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not capitalized and are recognized on a straight- line basis over the lease term. The implicit rate is not readily determinable for substantially all of the Company's leases, and therefore the initial present value of lease payments is calculated utilizing an estimated incremental borrowing rate determined at the portfolio level based on market and Company specific information. Certain of the Company’s leases include variable costs. As the right of use asset recorded on the balance sheet was determined based upon factors considered at the commencement date, changes in these variable expenses are not capitalized and are expensed as incurred throughout the lease term. As of July 31, 2022, the Company does not have material exposure to finance leases and has not entered into any significant leases which have not yet commenced. The following table presents the lease expense components for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating lease cost $ 14.7 $ 16.8 $ 48.4 $ 51.3 Other lease cost* 6.4 7.1 18.4 19.8 Total lease cost $ 21.1 $ 23.9 $ 66.8 $ 71.1 *includes variable, short-term, and finance lease costs Future maturity for the Company's lease liabilities, during the next five years, and in the aggregate for the years thereafter, are as follows: (in millions) July 31, 2022 $ 60.9 2023 54.9 2024 45.5 2025 39.8 2026 32.0 Thereafter 106.2 Total lease payments $ 339.3 Less: interest (83.2) Lease liabilities $ 256.1 The following table presents the weighted-average lease term and discount rate as of July 31, 2022 and 2021: July 31, July 31, Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) for operating lease liabilities 10.0 10.6 Weighted-average discount rate for operating lease liabilities 3.63 % 3.67 % The following table presents other required lease related information for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating cash flows used for operating liabilities $ 15.3 $ 17.2 $ 49.4 $ 51.8 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 3.9 1.7 15.9 15.3

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended July 31, 2022: (in millions) Foreign Derivative Financial Instruments Minimum Accumulated Balance as of October 31, 2021 $ (295.4) $ (3.6) $ (57.5) $ (356.5) Other comprehensive income (loss) (104.5) 37.1 9.2 (58.2) Foreign currency translation released from business divestment 113.1 — — 113.1 Balance as of July 31, 2022 $ (286.8) $ 33.5 $ (48.3) $ (301.6) The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended July 31, 2021: (in millions) Foreign Currency Derivative Minimum Pension Accumulated Other Balance as of October 31, 2020 $ (294.9) $ (24.7) $ (107.9) $ (427.5) Other comprehensive income 17.9 10.8 49.3 78.0 Balance as of July 31, 2021 $ (277.0) $ (13.9) $ (58.6) $ (349.5) The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) above are presented net of tax, as applicable.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION	BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company has six operating segments, which are aggregated into three reportable business segments: Global Industrial Packaging; Paper Packaging & Services; and Land Management. The Company’s reportable business segments offer different products and services. The accounting policies of the reportable business segments are substantially the same as those described in the “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” note in the 2021 Form 10-K. The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022: Three Months Ended July 31, 2022 (in millions) United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total Global Industrial Packaging $ 316.2 $ 424.5 $ 166.0 $ 906.7 Paper Packaging & Services 698.2 — 12.0 710.2 Land Management 5.2 — — 5.2 Total net sales $ 1,019.6 $ 424.5 $ 178.0 $ 1,622.1 Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022 (in millions) United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total Global Industrial Packaging $ 980.2 $ 1,340.9 $ 506.4 $ 2,827.5 Paper Packaging & Services 1,977.5 — 32.0 2,009.5 Land Management 16.7 — — 16.7 Total net sales $ 2,974.4 $ 1,340.9 $ 538.4 $ 4,853.7 The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2021: Three Months Ended July 31, 2021 (in millions) United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total Global Industrial Packaging $ 278.0 $ 463.0 $ 166.8 $ 907.8 Paper Packaging & Services 568.5 — 10.3 578.8 Land Management 4.2 — — 4.2 Total net sales $ 850.7 $ 463.0 $ 177.1 $ 1,490.8 Nine Months Ended July 31, 2021 (in millions) United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total Global Industrial Packaging $ 731.2 $ 1,204.0 $ 429.9 $ 2,365.1 Paper Packaging & Services 1,570.4 — 26.3 1,596.7 Land Management 16.1 — — 16.1 Total net sales $ 2,317.7 $ 1,204.0 $ 456.2 $ 3,977.9 The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating profit: Global Industrial Packaging $ 107.2 $ 122.0 $ 246.2 $ 252.4 Paper Packaging & Services 96.7 47.5 215.1 89.1 Land Management 1.8 3.6 6.5 102.2 Total operating profit $ 205.7 $ 173.1 $ 467.8 $ 443.7 Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense: Global Industrial Packaging $ 17.1 $ 20.6 $ 56.5 $ 62.8 Paper Packaging & Services 33.6 36.7 106.7 110.8 Land Management 0.7 0.8 2.2 2.6 Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense $ 51.4 $ 58.1 $ 165.4 $ 176.2 The following table presents total assets by segment and total properties, plants and equipment, net by geographic area: (in millions) July 31, October 31, Assets: Global Industrial Packaging $ 2,498.6 $ 2,735.1 Paper Packaging & Services 2,518.8 2,506.5 Land Management 250.1 249.2 Total segments 5,267.5 5,490.8 Corporate and other 358.6 325.0 Total assets $ 5,626.1 $ 5,815.8 Long lived assets, net: United States $ 1,277.3 $ 1,321.8 Europe, Middle East and Africa 306.8 374.5 Asia Pacific and other Americas 96.2 114.3 Total long-lived assets, net $ 1,680.3 $ 1,810.6

DIVESTITURES

DIVESTITURES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
DIVESTITURES	DIVESTITURESDuring the second quarter of 2022, the Company completed the FPS Divestiture for $123.0 million, before preliminary adjustments at closing of $38.8 million and subject to final adjustments. The Company received net cash proceeds of $131.6 million, inclusive of $24.4 million of cash and cash equivalents deconsolidated as a result of the divestiture.The gain on sale of businesses, net for the nine months ended July 31, 2022, was $4.2 million in the Global Industrial Packaging segment, consisting of $4.8 million gain on the sale of an equity method investment with an offsetting loss of $0.6 million due to the FPS divestiture. There was no gain on sale of business for the three months ended July 31, 2022 as no businesses were sold during that time.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUM_2

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) instructions to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. The fiscal year of Greif, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) begins on November 1 and ends on October 31 of the following year. Any references to years or to any quarter of those years, relates to the fiscal year or quarter, as the case may be, ended in that year, unless otherwise stated. The information filed herein reflects all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets as of July 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the interim condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and changes in shareholders' equity for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021 of the Company. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Greif, Inc., all wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiaries and investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which it has controlling influence or is the primary beneficiary. Non-majority owned entities include investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which the Company does not have controlling interest and are accounted for using either the equity or cost method, as appropriate. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 (the “2021 Form 10-K”).
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards and Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Newly Adopted Accounting Standards In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes", which is intended to simplify accounting for income taxes. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on November 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures. Recently Issued Accounting Standards There have been no new accounting pronouncements issued since the filing of the 2021 Form 10-K that have significance, or potential significance, to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (Tables)

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Beginning and Ended Restructuring Reserve Balances	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring reserve balances for the nine months ended July 31, 2022: (in millions) Employee Other Total Balance at October 31, 2021 $ 18.6 $ 1.7 $ 20.3 Costs incurred and charged to expense 5.2 5.1 10.3 Costs paid or otherwise settled (12.2) (5.7) (17.9) Balance at July 31, 2022 $ 11.6 $ 1.1 $ 12.7
Schedule of Reconciliation of Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred from Open Restructuring Plans Anticipated to be Realized	The following is a reconciliation of the total amounts expected to be incurred from open restructuring plans or plans that are being formulated and have not been announced as of the filing date of this Form 10-Q. Remaining amounts expected to be incurred were $10.5 million as of July 31, 2022: (in millions) Total Amounts Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022 Amounts Global Industrial Packaging Employee separation costs $ 9.5 $ 3.7 $ 5.8 Other restructuring costs 4.6 2.6 2.0 14.1 6.3 7.8 Paper Packaging & Services Employee separation costs 2.5 1.5 1.0 Other restructuring costs 4.2 2.5 1.7 6.7 4.0 2.7 $ 20.8 $ 10.3 $ 10.5

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt	Long-term debt is summarized as follows: (in millions) July 31, 2022 October 31, 2021 2022 Credit Agreement - Term Loans $ 1,565.0 $ — 2019 Credit Agreement - Term Loans — 1,247.3 Senior Notes due 2027 — 495.9 Accounts receivable credit facilities 402.0 391.1 2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility 78.4 — 2019 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility — 50.5 Other debt 0.4 0.6 2,045.8 2,185.4 Less: current portion 50.9 120.3 Less: deferred financing costs 8.8 10.3 Long-term debt, net $ 1,986.1 $ 2,054.8

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_2

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Recurring Fair Value Measurements	The following table presents the fair value for those assets and (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis as of July 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021: July 31, 2022 Assets Liabilities (in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Interest rate derivatives $ — $ 25.3 $ — $ 25.3 $ — $ (3.4) $ — $ (3.4) Foreign exchange hedges — 1.6 — 1.6 — (2.2) — (2.2) Insurance annuity — — 18.4 18.4 — — — — Cross currency swap — 41.5 — 41.5 — — — — October 31, 2021 Assets Liabilities (in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Interest rate derivatives $ — $ 7.6 $ — $ 7.6 $ — $ (16.8) $ — $ (16.8) Foreign exchange hedges — 0.1 — 0.1 — (0.1) — (0.1) Insurance annuity — — 20.9 20.9 — — — — Cross currency swap — 10.2 — 10.2 — (1.2) — (1.2)
Schedule of Quantitative about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used to Determine Fair Value of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used	The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of the impairment of long-lived assets held and used and net assets held for sale for the nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021: Quantitative Information about Level 3 (in millions) Impairment Amount Valuation Unobservable Range of July 31, 2022 Net Assets Held for Sale $ 62.4 Indicative Bids Indicative Bids N/A Long Lived Assets $ 0.7 Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids N/A Total $ 63.1 July 31, 2021 Long Lived Assets $ 1.5 Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids N/A Total $ 1.5

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Components Of Net Periodic Pension Cost	The components of net periodic pension cost include the following: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Service cost $ 2.9 $ 3.0 $ 8.9 $ 9.2 Interest cost 5.0 4.8 15.2 13.9 Expected return on plan assets (8.2) (7.8) (24.7) (23.8) Amortization of prior service cost (0.1) — (0.3) (0.1) Recognized net actuarial loss 1.9 2.5 5.9 10.0 Net periodic pension cost $ 1.5 $ 2.5 $ 5.0 $ 9.2

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Computation of Class Based Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The Company calculates EPS as follows: Basic Class A EPS = 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding * Undistributed Net Income + Class A Dividends Per Share 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding Average Class A Shares Outstanding Diluted Class A EPS = 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding * Undistributed Net Income + Class A Dividends Per Share 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding Average Diluted Class A Shares Outstanding Basic Class B EPS = 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding * Undistributed Net Income + Class B Dividends Per Share 40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding Average Class B Shares Outstanding *Diluted Class B EPS calculation is identical to Basic Class B calculation
Schedule of Computation of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted	The following table provides EPS information for each period, respectively: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Numerator for basic and diluted EPS Net income attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 141.8 $ 113.0 $ 277.2 $ 286.2 Cash dividends (27.4) (26.2) (82.0) (78.4) Undistributed earnings attributable to Greif, Inc. $ 114.4 $ 86.8 $ 195.2 $ 207.8
Schedule of Company's Class A and Class B Common and Treasury Shares	The following table summarizes the shares of the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock as of the specified dates: Authorized Issued Outstanding Treasury July 31, 2022 Class A Common Stock 128,000,000 42,281,920 25,606,287 16,675,633 Class B Common Stock 69,120,000 34,560,000 22,007,725 12,552,275 October 31, 2021 Class A Common Stock 128,000,000 42,281,920 26,550,924 15,730,996 Class B Common Stock 69,120,000 34,560,000 22,007,725 12,552,275
Schedule of Reconciliation of Shares Used to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following is a reconciliation of the shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Class A Common Stock: Basic shares 26,207,808 26,550,924 26,466,619 26,517,064 Assumed conversion of restricted shares 419,175 153,965 255,062 119,880 Diluted shares 26,626,983 26,704,889 26,721,681 26,636,944 Class B Common Stock: Basic and diluted shares 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725 22,007,725

LEASES (Tables)

LEASES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Lease Expense	The following table presents the lease expense components for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating lease cost $ 14.7 $ 16.8 $ 48.4 $ 51.3 Other lease cost* 6.4 7.1 18.4 19.8 Total lease cost $ 21.1 $ 23.9 $ 66.8 $ 71.1 *includes variable, short-term, and finance lease costs The following table presents other required lease related information for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating cash flows used for operating liabilities $ 15.3 $ 17.2 $ 49.4 $ 51.8 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 3.9 1.7 15.9 15.3
Schedule of Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities	Future maturity for the Company's lease liabilities, during the next five years, and in the aggregate for the years thereafter, are as follows: (in millions) July 31, 2022 $ 60.9 2023 54.9 2024 45.5 2025 39.8 2026 32.0 Thereafter 106.2 Total lease payments $ 339.3 Less: interest (83.2) Lease liabilities $ 256.1
Schedule of Weighted-Average Lease Term and Discount Rate	The following table presents the weighted-average lease term and discount rate as of July 31, 2022 and 2021: July 31, July 31, Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) for operating lease liabilities 10.0 10.6 Weighted-average discount rate for operating lease liabilities 3.63 % 3.67 %

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Ta

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended July 31, 2022: (in millions) Foreign Derivative Financial Instruments Minimum Accumulated Balance as of October 31, 2021 $ (295.4) $ (3.6) $ (57.5) $ (356.5) Other comprehensive income (loss) (104.5) 37.1 9.2 (58.2) Foreign currency translation released from business divestment 113.1 — — 113.1 Balance as of July 31, 2022 $ (286.8) $ 33.5 $ (48.3) $ (301.6) The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended July 31, 2021: (in millions) Foreign Currency Derivative Minimum Pension Accumulated Other Balance as of October 31, 2020 $ (294.9) $ (24.7) $ (107.9) $ (427.5) Other comprehensive income 17.9 10.8 49.3 78.0 Balance as of July 31, 2021 $ (277.0) $ (13.9) $ (58.6) $ (349.5)

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (T

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas	The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2022: Three Months Ended July 31, 2022 (in millions) United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total Global Industrial Packaging $ 316.2 $ 424.5 $ 166.0 $ 906.7 Paper Packaging & Services 698.2 — 12.0 710.2 Land Management 5.2 — — 5.2 Total net sales $ 1,019.6 $ 424.5 $ 178.0 $ 1,622.1 Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022 (in millions) United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total Global Industrial Packaging $ 980.2 $ 1,340.9 $ 506.4 $ 2,827.5 Paper Packaging & Services 1,977.5 — 32.0 2,009.5 Land Management 16.7 — — 16.7 Total net sales $ 2,974.4 $ 1,340.9 $ 538.4 $ 4,853.7 The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2021: Three Months Ended July 31, 2021 (in millions) United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total Global Industrial Packaging $ 278.0 $ 463.0 $ 166.8 $ 907.8 Paper Packaging & Services 568.5 — 10.3 578.8 Land Management 4.2 — — 4.2 Total net sales $ 850.7 $ 463.0 $ 177.1 $ 1,490.8 Nine Months Ended July 31, 2021 (in millions) United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total Global Industrial Packaging $ 731.2 $ 1,204.0 $ 429.9 $ 2,365.1 Paper Packaging & Services 1,570.4 — 26.3 1,596.7 Land Management 16.1 — — 16.1 Total net sales $ 2,317.7 $ 1,204.0 $ 456.2 $ 3,977.9
Schedule of Segment Information	The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating profit: Global Industrial Packaging $ 107.2 $ 122.0 $ 246.2 $ 252.4 Paper Packaging & Services 96.7 47.5 215.1 89.1 Land Management 1.8 3.6 6.5 102.2 Total operating profit $ 205.7 $ 173.1 $ 467.8 $ 443.7 Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense: Global Industrial Packaging $ 17.1 $ 20.6 $ 56.5 $ 62.8 Paper Packaging & Services 33.6 36.7 106.7 110.8 Land Management 0.7 0.8 2.2 2.6 Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense $ 51.4 $ 58.1 $ 165.4 $ 176.2
Schedule of Properties, Plants and Equipment, Net by Geographical Area	The following table presents total assets by segment and total properties, plants and equipment, net by geographic area: (in millions) July 31, October 31, Assets: Global Industrial Packaging $ 2,498.6 $ 2,735.1 Paper Packaging & Services 2,518.8 2,506.5 Land Management 250.1 249.2 Total segments 5,267.5 5,490.8 Corporate and other 358.6 325.0 Total assets $ 5,626.1 $ 5,815.8 Long lived assets, net: United States $ 1,277.3 $ 1,321.8 Europe, Middle East and Africa 306.8 374.5 Asia Pacific and other Americas 96.2 114.3 Total long-lived assets, net $ 1,680.3 $ 1,810.6

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Reconci

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Restructuring Reserve Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance			$ 20.3
Costs incurred and charged to expense	$ 3.1	$ 3.7	10.3	$ 18.8
Costs paid or otherwise settled			(17.9)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	12.7		12.7
Employee Separation Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance			18.6
Costs incurred and charged to expense	1.3		5.2
Costs paid or otherwise settled			(12.2)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	11.6		11.6
Other Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance			1.7
Costs incurred and charged to expense	1.8		5.1
Costs paid or otherwise settled			(5.7)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	$ 1.1		$ 1.1

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Additio

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 3.1	$ 3.7	$ 10.3	$ 18.8
Amounts remaining to be incurred	10.5		10.5
Employee Separation Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	1.3		5.2
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 1.8		$ 5.1

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Amounts

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Amounts Expected to be Incurred, Amounts Incurred, and Amounts Remaining to Be Incurred (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	$ 20.8		$ 20.8
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022	3.1	$ 3.7	10.3	$ 18.8
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	10.5		10.5
Employee separation costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022	1.3		5.2
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022	1.8		5.1
Global Industrial Packaging
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	14.1		14.1
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022			6.3
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	7.8		7.8
Global Industrial Packaging | Employee separation costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	9.5		9.5
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022			3.7
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	5.8		5.8
Global Industrial Packaging | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	4.6		4.6
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022			2.6
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	2		2
Paper Packaging & Services
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	6.7		6.7
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022			4
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	2.7		2.7
Paper Packaging & Services | Employee separation costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	2.5		2.5
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022			1.5
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	1		1
Paper Packaging & Services | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	4.2		4.2
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022			2.5
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	$ 1.7		$ 1.7

LONG-TERM DEBT - Summary of Lon

LONG-TERM DEBT - Summary of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,045.8	$ 2,185.4
Less: current portion	50.9	120.3
Less: deferred financing costs	8.8	10.3
Long-term debt, net	1,986.1	2,054.8
2022 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,643.4
Other debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0.4	0.6
Term Loan | 2022 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,565	0
Term Loan | 2019 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0	1,247.3
Domestic Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	402	391.1
Revolving Credit Facility | 2022 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	78.4	0
Less: current portion	50.9
Long-term debt, net	1,592.5
Revolving Credit Facility | 2019 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0	50.5
Senior Notes due 2027 | Senior Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 0	$ 495.9

LONG-TERM DEBT - Credit Agreeme

LONG-TERM DEBT - Credit Agreement (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2022	Mar. 01, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021	Feb. 11, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,045,800,000		$ 2,185,400,000
Current portion of long-term debt	50,900,000		120,300,000
Long-term debt, net	1,986,100,000		2,054,800,000
Secured Term Loan A-1 Facility | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issued		$ 1,100,000,000
Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issued		515,000,000
2022 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,643,400,000
Deferred financing cost	2,800,000
2019 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred financing cost	700,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		800,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Senior Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Actual interest rate				6.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | 2022 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	78,400,000		0
Current portion of long-term debt	50,900,000
Long-term debt, net	$ 1,592,500,000
Actual interest rate	3.12%
Weighted average interest rate	1.85%
Debt issuance costs	$ 4,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility | 2019 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0		$ 50,500,000
Multicurrency Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		725,000,000
U.S. Dollar Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 75,000,000
Term Loan | 2022 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs	$ 8,800,000

LONG-TERM DEBT - Senior Notes (

LONG-TERM DEBT - Senior Notes (Details) - Senior Notes due 2027 - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2022	Mar. 01, 2022	Feb. 11, 2019
Senior Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issued			$ 500,000,000
Deferred financing cost	$ 1,800,000
Debt instrument, unamortized discount	$ 3,800,000
Senior Notes Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, repurchase amount		$ 516,300,000
Repurchase face amount		500,000,000
Debt instrument, unamortized premium		$ 16,300,000

LONG-TERM DEBT - Trade Accounts

LONG-TERM DEBT - Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility (Details)	Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2022 EUR (€)	May 17, 2022 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,045,800,000			$ 2,185,400,000
Domestic Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	402,000,000			$ 391,100,000
United States Trade Accounts receivable credit facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 300,000,000
United States Trade Accounts receivable credit facilities | Domestic Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term line of credit	300,000,000
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities | European RPA
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Financing receivable maximum amount under receivable purchase agreement	102,000,000	€ 100,000,000
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities | Foreign Line of Credit | European RPA
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 102,000,000

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_3

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Interest rate derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	$ 25.3	$ 7.6
Liabilities	(3.4)	(16.8)
Foreign exchange hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1.6	0.1
Liabilities	(2.2)	(0.1)
Insurance annuity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	18.4	20.9
Liabilities	0	0
Cross currency swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	41.5	10.2
Liabilities	0	(1.2)
Level 1 | Interest rate derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Foreign exchange hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Insurance annuity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Cross currency swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Level 2 | Interest rate derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	25.3	7.6
Liabilities	(3.4)	(16.8)
Level 2 | Foreign exchange hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1.6	0.1
Liabilities	(2.2)	(0.1)
Level 2 | Insurance annuity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Level 2 | Cross currency swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	41.5	10.2
Liabilities	0	(1.2)
Level 3 | Interest rate derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Foreign exchange hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Insurance annuity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	18.4	20.9
Liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Cross currency swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_4

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Additional Information (Details)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($) derivative	Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($) derivative	Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2019 USD ($) derivative	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2021 USD ($) derivative	Aug. 31, 2021 USD ($) derivative	Oct. 31, 2020 USD ($) derivative	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) derivative	Oct. 31, 2017 USD ($) derivative
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gains recorded in interest expense		$ (14,000,000)	$ (23,900,000)	$ (44,300,000)	$ (75,800,000)
Non-cash asset impairment charges		$ 700,000	0	$ 63,100,000	1,500,000
Flexible Packaging JV
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Percent divested from joint venture	50%
Interest rate derivatives | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of interest rate derivatives held | derivative		3		3		6				4		3
Derivative, notional amount		$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000		$ 1,300,000,000	$ 150,000,000			$ 200,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Derivative, future amortization amount						$ 200,000,000	30,000,000
Derivative, term of contract				5 years		5 years
Derivative outstanding notional amount						$ 500,000,000	$ 150,000,000
Losses reclassified to earnings		$ 2,000,000	4,600,000	$ 9,600,000	13,300,000
Gain to be reclassified within next twelve months				$ 9,900,000
Interest rate derivatives | Cash Flow Hedging | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate		2.63%		2.63%			2.21%
Interest rate derivatives | Cash Flow Hedging | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate						2.49%				0.90%
Derivative, fixed interest rate												1.19%
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount		$ 117,900,000		$ 117,900,000				$ 81,800,000
Gains (losses) recorded under fair value contracts		(1,900,000)	(300,000)	(4,000,000)	1,100,000
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency		(2,200,000)	1,000,000	(600,000)	(200,000)
Cross currency swap
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of interest rate derivatives held | derivative								2	2		2
Derivative, notional amount								$ 116,800,000	$ 117,600,000		$ 100,000,000
Derivative, fixed interest rate								1.26%	1.19%		2.35%
Gains recorded in interest expense		$ 1,500,000	$ 600,000	$ 4,300,000	$ 1,800,000
Forward Contracts | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of interest rate derivatives held | derivative		6		6

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_5

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Summary of Significant Unobservable Inputs Used to Determine Fair Value Long-Lived Assets Held and Used (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total	$ 700,000		$ 0	$ 63,100,000	$ 1,500,000
Land and Building | Indicative Bids | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net Assets Held for Sale		$ 62,400,000		$ 62,400,000	0
Machinery and Equipment | Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long Lived Assets	$ 700,000
Machinery and Equipment | Discounted Cash Flows; Indicative Bids | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long Lived Assets					$ 1,500,000

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Detai

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - 2020 LTIP - $ / shares		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 16, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period on the basis of service only		3 years
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period on the basis of service only		3 years
Shares of restricted stock (in shares)	99,006
Weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share)	$ 60.54
PSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of restricted stock (in shares)	162,392
Weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share)	$ 60.08	$ 114.14
Performance period based upon service, performance criteria and market conditions		3 years

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 39.9	$ 33.1	$ 105.4	$ 56.5
Increase in income tax expense	$ 48.9		48.9
Favorable reconciliation tax settlement			6.4
Book impairment loss			$ 58.6

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS -

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 2.9	$ 3	$ 8.9	$ 9.2
Interest cost	5	4.8	15.2	13.9
Expected return on plan assets	(8.2)	(7.8)	(24.7)	(23.8)
Amortization of prior service cost	(0.1)	0	(0.3)	(0.1)
Recognized net actuarial loss	1.9	2.5	5.9	10
Net periodic pension cost	$ 1.5	$ 2.5	$ 5	$ 9.2

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS_2

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2021	Oct. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected future employer contributions			$ 35.5
United States
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, annuity	$ 100	$ 100
Lump sum payments	2.7	10.2
Decrease for settlement		110.2
Loss on settlement	$ 0.1	$ 8.7

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND EN_2

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental liability reserves	$ 20.3	$ 19.5
Diamond Alkali
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental liability reserves	11	11
European Drum Facilities
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental liability reserves	$ 9.3	$ 8.5

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)			9 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2022	Jun. 23, 2022	Jul. 31, 2022
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 150,000,000
Percentage of expected share repurchases	80%
Repurchase of common stock (shares)			0
Open Market Purchases
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount		$ 75,000,000
Open Market Purchases | Minimum
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, repurchase period		12 months
Open Market Purchases | Maximum
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, repurchase period		18 months
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividend proportions (in usd per share)			$ 0.01
Percentage of shares outstanding used in two class method calculation			40%
Additional number of shares under accelerated share repurchase program	1,021,451
Class A Common Stock | Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount		$ 75,000,000
Class B Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividend proportions (in usd per share)			$ 0.015
Percentage of shares outstanding used in two class method calculation			60%

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Computatio

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Computation of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	$ 141.8	$ 113	$ 277.2	$ 286.2
Cash dividends	(27.4)	(26.2)	(82)	(78.4)
Undistributed earnings attributable to Greif, Inc.	$ 114.4	$ 86.8	$ 195.2	$ 207.8

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Summarizat

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Summarization of Company's Class A and Class B Common and Treasury Shares (Details) - shares	Jul. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized shares (in shares)	128,000,000	128,000,000
Issued shares (in shares)	42,281,920	42,281,920
Outstanding shares (in shares)	25,606,287	26,550,924
Treasury shares (in shares)	16,675,633	15,730,996
Class B Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized shares (in shares)	69,120,000	69,120,000
Issued shares (in shares)	34,560,000	34,560,000
Outstanding shares (in shares)	22,007,725	22,007,725
Treasury shares (in shares)	12,552,275	12,552,275

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Reconcilia

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Reconciliation of Shares Used to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Basic shares (in shares)	26,207,808	26,550,924	26,466,619	26,517,064
Assumed conversion of restricted shares (in shares)	419,175	153,965	255,062	119,880
Diluted shares (in shares)	26,626,983	26,704,889	26,721,681	26,636,944
Class B Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Basic shares (in shares)	22,007,725	22,007,725	22,007,725	22,007,725
Diluted shares (in shares)	22,007,725	22,007,725	22,007,725	22,007,725

LEASES - Additional Information

LEASES - Additional Information (Details)	Jul. 31, 2022
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term	1 year
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term	20 years

LEASES - Components of Lease Ex

LEASES - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 14.7	$ 16.8	$ 48.4	$ 51.3
Other lease cost	6.4	7.1	18.4	19.8
Total lease cost	$ 21.1	$ 23.9	$ 66.8	$ 71.1

LEASES - Maturities of Operatin

LEASES - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2022	$ 60.9
2023	54.9
2024	45.5
2025	39.8
2026	32
Thereafter	106.2
Total lease payments	339.3
Less: interest	(83.2)
Lease liabilities	$ 256.1

LEASES - Schedule of Weighted-A

LEASES - Schedule of Weighted-Average Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) for operating lease liabilities	10 years	10 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted-average discount rate for operating lease liabilities	3.63%	3.67%

LEASES - Cash Flow (Details)

LEASES - Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating cash flows used for operating liabilities	$ 15.3	$ 17.2	$ 49.4	$ 51.8
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	$ 3.9	$ 1.7	$ 15.9	$ 15.3

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - S

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,718.4	$ 1,429.7	$ 1,575.6	$ 1,200.7
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(26.9)	(13.9)	48.1	78.8
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment			113.1
Ending balance	1,736.6	1,507.5	1,736.6	1,507.5
Foreign Currency Translation
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(295.4)	(294.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(104.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)				17.9
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment			113.1
Ending balance	(286.8)	(277)	(286.8)	(277)
Derivative Financial Instruments
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(3.6)	(24.7)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			37.1
Other comprehensive income (loss)				10.8
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment			0
Ending balance	33.5	(13.9)	33.5	(13.9)
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(57.5)	(107.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			9.2
Other comprehensive income (loss)				49.3
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment			0
Ending balance	(48.3)	(58.6)	(48.3)	(58.6)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(275.9)	(335.4)	(356.5)	(427.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(58.2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)				78
Foreign currency translation released from business divestment			113.1
Ending balance	$ (301.6)	$ (349.5)	$ (301.6)	$ (349.5)

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION -

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	6
Number of reportable segment	3

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION _2

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 1,622.1	$ 1,490.8	$ 4,853.7	$ 3,977.9
Global Industrial Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	906.7	907.8	2,827.5	2,365.1
Paper Packaging & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	710.2	578.8	2,009.5	1,596.7
Land Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	5.2	4.2	16.7	16.1
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	1,019.6	850.7	2,974.4	2,317.7
United States | Global Industrial Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	316.2	278	980.2	731.2
United States | Paper Packaging & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	698.2	568.5	1,977.5	1,570.4
United States | Land Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	5.2	4.2	16.7	16.1
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	424.5	463	1,340.9	1,204
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Global Industrial Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	424.5	463	1,340.9	1,204
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Paper Packaging & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	0	0	0	0
Europe, Middle East and Africa | Land Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	0	0	0	0
Asia Pacific and Other Americas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	178	177.1	538.4	456.2
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Global Industrial Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	166	166.8	506.4	429.9
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Paper Packaging & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	12	10.3	32	26.3
Asia Pacific and Other Americas | Land Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION _3

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	$ 205.7	$ 173.1	$ 467.8	$ 443.7
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	51.4	58.1	165.4	176.2
Global Industrial Packaging
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	107.2	122	246.2	252.4
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	17.1	20.6	56.5	62.8
Paper Packaging & Services
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	96.7	47.5	215.1	89.1
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	33.6	36.7	106.7	110.8
Land Management
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	1.8	3.6	6.5	102.2
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	$ 0.7	$ 0.8	$ 2.2	$ 2.6

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION _4

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Properties, Plants and Equipment, Net by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Assets:
Total assets	$ 5,626.1	$ 5,815.8
Long lived assets, net:
Total long-lived assets, net	1,680.3	1,810.6
United States
Long lived assets, net:
Total long-lived assets, net	1,277.3	1,321.8
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Long lived assets, net:
Total long-lived assets, net	306.8	374.5
Asia Pacific and Other Americas
Long lived assets, net:
Total long-lived assets, net	96.2	114.3
Operating Segments
Assets:
Total assets	5,267.5	5,490.8
Operating Segments | Global Industrial Packaging
Assets:
Total assets	2,498.6	2,735.1
Operating Segments | Paper Packaging & Services
Assets:
Total assets	2,518.8	2,506.5
Operating Segments | Land Management
Assets:
Total assets	250.1	249.2
Corporate and other
Assets:
Total assets	$ 358.6	$ 325

DIVESTITURES - Additional Infor

DIVESTITURES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Apr. 30, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Preliminary adjustments					$ 38.8
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, cash					131.6
Cash and cash equivalents					24.4
Gain (loss) on disposal of business	$ 0	$ 0	$ 4.2	$ 0
Global Industrial Packaging
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain on sale of equity method investments			4.8
Gain (loss) on disposal of business	$ 0
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Flexible Packaging JV
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash consideration					$ 123
Gain (loss) on disposal of business			$ (0.6)