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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Restructuring Reserve Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance			$ 16.8
Costs incurred and charged to expense	$ 2.7	$ 8.7	1.6	$ 13.5
Costs paid or otherwise settled			(12.9)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	5.5		5.5
Employee Separation Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance			16.4
Costs incurred and charged to expense	1.8		5.1
Costs paid or otherwise settled			(7.9)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	4.6		4.6
Restructuring costs			(3.9)
Other Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance			0.4
Costs incurred and charged to expense	0.9		5.5
Costs paid or otherwise settled			(5.0)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	$ 0.9		$ 0.9

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended July 31, 2024:


(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation		Derivative Financial Instruments		Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2023	$	(317.7)	$	71.7	$	(70.5)	$	(316.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	14.8		(35.5)		(4.3)		(25.0)
Balance as of July 31, 2024	$	(302.9)	$	36.2	$	(74.8)	$	(341.5)

The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended July 31, 2023:


(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation		Derivative Financial Instruments		Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2022	$	(316.5)	$	72.8	$	(58.6)	$	(302.3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	44.5		(13.5)		(5.4)		25.6

Balance as of July 31, 2023	$	(272.0)	$	59.3	$	(64.0)	$	(276.7)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) above are presented net of tax, as applicable.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental liability reserves	$ 19.1	$ 17.3
Diamond Alkali
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental liability reserves		$ 9.8

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024
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. On December 5, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors adopted an amendment to Article VI, Section 6.8 of the Company's Third Amended and Restated By-Laws that will enact a new fiscal year of the Company ending September 30, with the first such fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. 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 sheet as of July 31, 2024 and the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2023, the interim condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and changes in shareholders’ equity for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 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 this 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, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”). Newly Adopted Accounting Standards There have been no new accounting standards adopted since the filing of the 2023 Form 10-K that have significance, or potential significance, to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Tax Disclosures,” which is intended to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The effective date for the Company to adopt this ASU is for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The Company is in the process of determining the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flow and disclosures. In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The effective date for the Company to adopt this ASU is for the fiscal year and interim periods beginning November 1, 2024 and October 1, 2025 respectively. The Company is in the process of determining the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flow and disclosures.

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Pro Forma Results (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Ipackchem Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net sales	$ 1,454.2	$ 1,383.1	$ 4,120.0	$ 4,076.5
Pro forma net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	$ 87.1	98.8	$ 224.3	289.2
Lee Container Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net sales		1,330.2		3,968.0
Pro forma net income attributable to Greif, Inc.		$ 86.0		$ 298.4
Class A Common Stock \| Ipackchem Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders: (in dollars per share)	$ 1.51	$ 1.72	$ 3.89	$ 5.00
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders: (in dollars per share)	1.50	1.69	3.88	4.95
Class A Common Stock \| Lee Container Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders: (in dollars per share)		1.50		5.16
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders: (in dollars per share)		1.48		5.11
Class B Common Stock \| Ipackchem Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders: (in dollars per share)	2.26	2.58	5.83	7.49
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders: (in dollars per share)	$ 2.26	2.58	$ 5.83	7.49
Class B Common Stock \| Lee Container Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders: (in dollars per share)		2.24		7.72
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders: (in dollars per share)		$ 2.24		$ 7.72

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Summarization of Company's Class A and Class B Common and Treasury Shares (Details) - shares	Jul. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
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)	25,847,868	25,474,254
Treasury Shares (in shares)	16,434,052	16,807,666
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)	21,331,127	21,331,127
Treasury Shares (in shares)	13,228,873	13,228,873

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

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, 2024 and October 31, 2023:


	July 31, 2024
	Assets								Liabilities
(in millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Interest rate derivatives	$	—	$	45.3	$	—	$	45.3	$	—	$	(9.7)	$	—	$	(9.7)
Foreign exchange hedges	—		0.1		—		0.1		—		(0.6)		—		(0.6)
Insurance annuity	—		—		19.3		19.3		—		—		—		—
Cross currency swap	—		18.3		—		18.3		—		(4.3)		—		(4.3)

	October 31, 2023
	Assets								Liabilities
(in millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Interest rate derivatives	$	—	$	78.4	$	—	$	78.4	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Foreign exchange hedges	—		0.1		—		0.1		—		(0.1)		—		(0.1)
Insurance annuity	—		—		18.8		18.8		—		—		—		—
Cross currency swap	—		18.9		—		18.9		—		—		—		—

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost

The components of net periodic pension cost include the following:


	Three Months Ended July 31,				Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	1.7	$	2.0	$	5.1	$	6.0
Interest cost	8.6		8.8		25.9		26.2
Expected return on plan assets	(10.8)		(9.8)		(32.3)		(29.2)
Amortization of prior service benefit	—		(0.1)		(0.2)		(0.3)
Recognized net actuarial gain	(0.2)		(0.5)		(0.7)		(1.6)
Net periodic pension (benefit) cost	$	(0.7)	$	0.4	$	(2.2)	$	1.1

LONG-TERM DEBT - Credit Agreement (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 25, 2024	Jul. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	May 17, 2023	Mar. 01, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 2,897,000,000	$ 2,218,400,000
Current portion of long-term debt		95,800,000	88,300,000
Long-term debt, net		2,793,400,000	2,121,400,000
Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		2,504,000,000
Term Loan \| Secured Term Loan A-1 Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issued					$ 1,100,000,000
Term Loan \| Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issued					515,000,000
2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility \| Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current portion of long-term debt		95,800,000
Long-term debt, net		$ 2,408,200,000
Weighted average interest rate		6.48%
Actual interest rate		7.09%
2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility \| 2022 Credit Agreement - Term Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 483,800,000	$ 77,300,000
Debt issuance costs		2,700,000
2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 300,000,000	800,000,000
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
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization rate	2.50%
Debt issuance costs		$ 7,700,000
Term Loan \| Term Loan \| Secured Term Loan A-4 Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 300,000,000

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 36.2	$ 31.1	$ 15.0	$ 107.9
Period increase (decrease)			92.9
One-time discrete tax benefit			48.1
Increase in tax expense			38.0
Prior year adjustments			8.3
Nondeductible expense			0.7
Miscellaneous other items			$ 0.8

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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Derivative, income tax expense (benefit)	$ (8.9)	$ 5.7	$ (11.7)	$ (4.6)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, income tax benefit (expense)	$ 0.2	$ (0.2)	$ 0.4	$ (0.7)
Class A Common Stock
Dividend paid (in usd per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.50	$ 1.56	$ 1.50
Class B Common Stock
Dividend paid (in usd per share)	$ 0.78	$ 0.75	$ 2.33	$ 2.24

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 26, 2024	Aug. 23, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 15, 2022	Jul. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Goodwill					$ 1,950.3	$ 1,693.0
Ipackchem Acquisition
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	$ 582.1
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents	14.5
Accounts receivable	50.9
Inventories	36.7
Prepaid and other current assets	4.9
Intangibles	236.6
Operating lease right-of use assets	20.3
Finance lease right-of use assets	8.7
Other long-term assets	1.0
Properties, plants and equipment	86.7
Total assets acquired	460.3
Accounts payable	(17.2)
Short-term borrowings	(26.2)
Other current liabilities	(13.2)
Operating lease liabilities	(19.4)
Finance lease liabilities	(10.0)
Long-term deferred tax liability	(61.5)
Other long-term liabilities	6.1
Total liabilities assumed	(153.6)
Total identifiable net assets	306.7
Goodwill	275.4
Ipackchem Acquisition \| Previously Reported
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	582.1
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents	14.5
Accounts receivable	50.9
Inventories	36.7
Prepaid and other current assets	4.9
Intangibles	231.7
Operating lease right-of use assets	15.1
Finance lease right-of use assets	8.2
Other long-term assets	1.0
Properties, plants and equipment	91.5
Total assets acquired	454.5
Accounts payable	(17.2)
Short-term borrowings	(26.2)
Other current liabilities	(13.2)
Operating lease liabilities	(14.2)
Finance lease liabilities	(10.0)
Long-term deferred tax liability	(62.1)
Other long-term liabilities	5.3
Total liabilities assumed	(148.2)
Total identifiable net assets	306.3
Goodwill	275.8
Ipackchem Acquisition \| Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment
Measurement Period Adjustments
Intangibles	4.9
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	5.2
Long-term deferred tax liability	0.6
Finance lease right-of use assets	0.5
Properties, plants and equipment	(4.8)
Total assets acquired	5.8
Operating lease liabilities	(5.2)
Other long-term liabilities	(0.8)
Total liabilities assumed	(5.4)
Total identifiable net assets	0.4
Goodwill	$ (0.4)
ColePak Acquisition
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration		$ 74.6
Noncontrolling interest		72.1
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable		6.7
Inventories		3.3
Intangibles		59.0
Operating lease right-of use assets		8.6
Properties, plants and equipment		19.4
Total assets acquired		97.0
Other current liabilities		(1.8)
Operating lease liabilities		(8.6)
Total liabilities assumed		(10.4)
Total identifiable net assets		86.6
Goodwill		60.1
ColePak Acquisition \| Previously Reported
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration		74.6
Noncontrolling interest		72.1
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable		6.7
Inventories		3.3
Intangibles		59.0
Operating lease right-of use assets		8.6
Properties, plants and equipment		19.4
Total assets acquired		97.0
Other current liabilities		(1.8)
Operating lease liabilities		(8.6)
Total liabilities assumed		(10.4)
Total identifiable net assets		86.6
Goodwill		$ 60.1
Centurion Container LLC
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration			$ 144.5
Noncontrolling interest			40.9
Previously held interest			16.8
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable			12.4
Inventories			2.0
Prepaid and other current assets			0.4
Intangibles			92.8
Operating lease right-of use assets			10.2
Properties, plants and equipment			7.7
Total assets acquired			125.5
Accounts payable			(4.2)
Other current liabilities			(4.3)
Operating lease liabilities			(10.2)
Total liabilities assumed			(18.7)
Total identifiable net assets			106.8
Goodwill			95.4
Measurement Period Adjustments
Intangibles			9.4
Total assets acquired			9.4
Total identifiable net assets			9.4
Goodwill			(9.4)
Centurion Container LLC \| Previously Reported
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration			144.5
Noncontrolling interest			40.9
Previously held interest			16.8
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable			12.4
Inventories			2.0
Prepaid and other current assets			0.4
Intangibles			83.4
Operating lease right-of use assets			10.2
Properties, plants and equipment			7.7
Total assets acquired			116.1
Accounts payable			(4.2)
Other current liabilities			(4.3)
Operating lease liabilities			(10.2)
Total liabilities assumed			(18.7)
Total identifiable net assets			97.4
Goodwill			$ 104.8
Lee Container Acquisition
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration				$ 303.0
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable				21.5
Inventories				22.3
Prepaid and other current assets				0.5
Intangibles				133.5
Finance lease right-of use assets				33.4
Properties, plants and equipment				54.7
Total assets acquired				265.9
Accounts payable				(3.9)
Accrued payroll and employee benefits				(1.3)
Other current liabilities				(0.2)
Finance lease liabilities				(33.4)
Total liabilities assumed				(38.8)
Total identifiable net assets				227.1
Goodwill				75.9
Measurement Period Adjustments
Cash consideration				0.2
Accounts receivable				(0.4)
Inventories				(5.2)
Finance lease right-of use assets				1.0
Total assets acquired				(4.6)
Other current liabilities				2.9
Finance lease liabilities				(2.8)
Total liabilities assumed				0.1
Total identifiable net assets				(4.5)
Goodwill				4.7
Lee Container Acquisition \| Previously Reported
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration				302.8
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable				21.9
Inventories				27.5
Prepaid and other current assets				0.5
Intangibles				133.5
Finance lease right-of use assets				32.4
Properties, plants and equipment				54.7
Total assets acquired				270.5
Accounts payable				(3.9)
Accrued payroll and employee benefits				(1.3)
Other current liabilities				(3.1)
Finance lease liabilities				(30.6)
Total liabilities assumed				(38.9)
Total identifiable net assets				231.6
Goodwill				$ 71.2

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional Information (Details)	Jul. 31, 2024 class_of_stock $ / shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of classes of stock \| class_of_stock	2
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividend proportions (in usd per share)	$ 0.01
Percentage of shares outstanding used in two class method calculation	40.00%
Class B Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividend proportions (in usd per share)	$ 0.015
Percentage of shares outstanding used in two class method calculation	60.00%

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Interest rate derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	$ 45.3	$ 78.4
Liabilities	(9.7)	0.0
Foreign exchange hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.1	0.1
Liabilities	(0.6)	(0.1)
Insurance annuity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	19.3	18.8
Liabilities	0.0	0.0
Cross currency swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	18.3	18.9
Liabilities	(4.3)	0.0
Level 1 \| Interest rate derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.0	0.0
Liabilities	0.0	0.0
Level 1 \| Foreign exchange hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.0	0.0
Liabilities	0.0	0.0
Level 1 \| Insurance annuity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.0	0.0
Liabilities	0.0	0.0
Level 1 \| Cross currency swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.0	0.0
Liabilities	0.0	0.0
Level 2 \| Interest rate derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	45.3	78.4
Liabilities	(9.7)	0.0
Level 2 \| Foreign exchange hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.1	0.1
Liabilities	(0.6)	(0.1)
Level 2 \| Insurance annuity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.0	0.0
Liabilities	0.0	0.0
Level 2 \| Cross currency swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	18.3	18.9
Liabilities	(4.3)	0.0
Level 3 \| Interest rate derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.0	0.0
Liabilities	0.0	0.0
Level 3 \| Foreign exchange hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.0	0.0
Liabilities	0.0	0.0
Level 3 \| Insurance annuity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	19.3	18.8
Liabilities	0.0	0.0
Level 3 \| Cross currency swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0.0	0.0
Liabilities	$ 0.0	$ 0.0

Cover - shares	9 Months Ended
Cover - shares	Jul. 31, 2024	Aug. 26, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2024
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	2024
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		25,848,786
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		21,331,127

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 194.2	$ 180.9
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance	785.7	659.4
Inventories:
Raw materials	325.2	255.8
Finished goods	95.5	82.8
Assets held for sale	3.6	5.0
Prepaid expenses	56.6	46.0
Other current assets	252.5	139.2
Total current assets	1,713.3	1,369.1
Long-term assets
Goodwill	1,950.3	1,693.0
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	961.7	792.2
Deferred tax assets	28.9	22.9
Pension assets	43.7	36.2
Operating lease right-of-use assets	298.1	290.3
Finance lease right-of-use assets	38.1	30.5
Other long-term assets	145.3	164.0
Total long term assets	3,466.1	3,029.1
Properties, plants and equipment
Timber properties, net of depletion	230.7	229.6
Land	157.8	153.7
Buildings	587.7	544.3
Machinery and equipment	2,239.1	2,138.8
Capital projects in progress	229.9	200.5
Properties, plants and equipment, gross	3,445.2	3,266.9
Accumulated depreciation	(1,789.7)	(1,704.3)
Properties, plants and equipment, net	1,655.5	1,562.6
Total assets	6,834.9	5,960.8
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	533.6	497.8
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	140.8	137.7
Restructuring reserves	5.5	16.8
Current portion of long-term debt	95.8	88.3
Short-term borrowings	20.3	5.4
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	57.1	53.8
Current portion of finance lease liabilities	5.5	3.4
Other current liabilities	151.6	136.1
Total current liabilities	1,010.2	939.3
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt	2,793.4	2,121.4
Operating lease liabilities	242.2	240.2
Finance lease liabilities	34.6	27.9
Deferred tax liabilities	326.3	325.6
Pension liabilities	55.6	56.3
Postretirement benefit obligations	6.1	6.2
Contingent liabilities and environmental reserves	19.1	17.3
Long-term income tax payable	11.8	21.2
Other long-term liabilities	109.8	93.8
Total long-term liabilities	3,598.9	2,909.9
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	126.2	125.3
Equity
Common stock, without par value	228.4	208.4
Treasury stock, at cost	(279.0)	(281.9)
Retained earnings	2,449.0	2,337.9
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(302.9)	(317.7)
Derivative financial instruments	36.2	71.7
Minimum pension liabilities	(74.8)	(70.5)
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders’ equity	2,056.9	1,947.9
Noncontrolling interests	42.7	38.4
Total shareholders’ equity	2,099.6	1,986.3
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 6,834.9	$ 5,960.8

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring reserve balances for the nine months ended July 31, 2024:


(in millions)	Employee Separation Costs		Other Costs		Total
Balance at October 31, 2023	$	16.4	$	0.4	$	16.8
Costs incurred and charged to expense	(3.9)		5.5		1.6
Costs paid or otherwise settled	(7.9)		(5.0)		(12.9)
Balance at July 31, 2024	$	4.6	$	0.9	$	5.5

The focus for restructuring activities in 2024 is to optimize operations.

During the three months ended July 31, 2024, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $2.7 million, as compared to $8.7 million of restructuring charges recorded during the three months ended July 31, 2023. The restructuring activity for the three months ended July 31, 2024 consisted of $1.8 million in employee separation costs and $0.9 million in other restructuring costs, primarily consisting of professional fees and other fees associated with restructuring activities.

During the nine months ended July 31, 2024, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $1.6 million, as compared to $13.5 million of restructuring charges recorded during the nine months ended July 31, 2023. The restructuring activity for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 consisted of ($9.0) million release of prior period restructuring severance accrual no longer probable of occurring, $5.1 million in employee separation costs and $5.5 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 $13.6 million as of July 31, 2024:


(in millions)	Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred		Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024		Amounts Remaining to be Incurred
Global Industrial Packaging
Employee separation costs	$	(3.0)	$	(6.7)	$	3.7
Other restructuring costs	2.2		0.9		1.3
	(0.8)		(5.8)		5.0
Paper Packaging & Services
Employee separation costs	3.2		2.8		0.4
Other restructuring costs	12.8		4.6		8.2
	16.0		7.4		8.6




	$	15.2	$	1.6	$	13.6

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt is summarized as follows:


(in millions)	July 31, 2024		October 31, 2023
2022 Credit Agreement - Term Loans	$	1,729.6	$	1,493.8
2023 Credit Agreement - Term Loan	290.6		296.3

Accounts receivable credit facilities	389.4		351.0
2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility	483.8		77.3
Other debt	3.6		—
	2,897.0		2,218.4
Less: current portion	95.8		88.3
Less: deferred financing costs	7.8		8.7
Long-term debt, net	$	2,793.4	$	2,121.4

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions					3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2024	Aug. 23, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 15, 2022	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2023	Mar. 30, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill					$ 1,950.3			$ 1,950.3		$ 1,693.0
Proceeds from the sale of businesses								0.0	$ 105.3
Gain on disposal of business					46.1	$ (0.3)		46.1	$ 64.1
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale \| Delta Petroleum Company, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from the sale of businesses					91.2
Gain on disposal of business					46.1
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, goodwill					26.1			26.1
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale \| Tama Paperboard, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from the sale of businesses							$ 100.2
Gain on disposal of business							54.6
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, goodwill							$ 22.5
Ipackchem Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration	$ 582.1
Acquisition related costs	8.9
Goodwill	$ 275.4
Business combination, pro forma information, revenue of acquiree since acquisition date, actual					$ 58.3			$ 80.9
Ipackchem Acquisition \| Minimum \| Building and Building Improvements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	1 year
Ipackchem Acquisition \| Minimum \| Equipment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	1 year
Ipackchem Acquisition \| Maximum \| Building and Building Improvements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	21 years
Ipackchem Acquisition \| Maximum \| Equipment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	10 years
ColePak Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration		$ 74.6
Goodwill		$ 60.1
Ownership percent acquired		51.00%
Fair value of remaining non-controlling interest		49.00%
Noncontrolling interest		$ 72.1
Centurion Container LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration			$ 144.5
Goodwill			$ 95.4
Ownership percent acquired			80.00%								10.00%
Fair value of remaining non-controlling interest			20.00%
Noncontrolling interest			$ 40.9
Previously held interest			16.8
Business combination, step acquisition, equity interest in acquiree, remeasurement gain (loss)			$ 9.8
Lee Container Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration				$ 303.0
Goodwill				$ 75.9
Lee Container Acquisition \| Minimum \| Building and Building Improvements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life				1 year
Lee Container Acquisition \| Minimum \| Equipment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life				1 year
Lee Container Acquisition \| Maximum \| Building and Building Improvements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life				9 years
Lee Container Acquisition \| Maximum \| Equipment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life				19 years

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Scenario, Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected future employer contributions	$ 8.0

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Properties, Plants and Equipment, Net by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Assets:
Total assets	$ 6,834.9	$ 5,960.8
Long lived assets, net:
Total long-lived assets, net	1,991.7	1,883.4
United States
Long lived assets, net:
Total long-lived assets, net	1,467.3	1,468.6
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Long lived assets, net:
Total long-lived assets, net	378.6	311.9
Asia Pacific and Other Americas
Long lived assets, net:
Total long-lived assets, net	145.8	102.9
Operating Segments
Assets:
Total assets	6,412.2	5,531.8
Operating Segments \| Global Industrial Packaging
Assets:
Total assets	3,541.3	2,737.5
Operating Segments \| Paper Packaging & Services
Assets:
Total assets	2,615.9	2,541.1
Operating Segments \| Land Management
Assets:
Total assets	255.0	253.2
Corporate and other
Assets:
Total assets	$ 422.7	$ 429.0

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 2.7	$ 8.7	$ 1.6	$ 13.5
Restructuring reserve release			(9.0)
Amounts remaining to be incurred	13.6		13.6
Employee Separation Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	1.8		5.1
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 0.9		$ 5.5

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2024 EUR (€)	May 17, 2024 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,897.0			$ 2,218.4
Accounts receivable credit facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 389.4			351.0
United States Trade Accounts receivable credit facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 300.0
Weighted average interest rate	6.23%	6.23%
Deferred financing cost	$ 0.1
United States Trade Accounts receivable credit facilities \| Accounts receivable credit facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term line of credit	$ 291.6			270.9
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate	4.68%	4.68%
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities \| European RPA
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Financing receivable maximum amount under receivable purchase agreement	$ 108.2	€ 100,000,000.0
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities \| Foreign Line of Credit \| European RPA
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 97.8			$ 80.1

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, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Basic shares (in shares)	25,821,732	25,473,454	25,718,597	25,632,486
Assumed conversion of restricted shares (in shares)	277,825	520,818	162,996	356,605
Diluted shares (in shares)	26,099,557	25,994,272	25,881,593	25,989,091
Class B Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Basic shares (in shares)	21,331,127	21,339,943	21,331,127	21,519,665
Diluted shares (in shares)	21,331,127	21,339,943	21,331,127	21,519,665

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	9 Months Ended
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	Jul. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Long-Term Incentive Plan The Company granted 120,843 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) on December 12, 2023, for the performance period commencing on November 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2026. The weighted average fair value of the RSUs granted on that date was $62.83. During 2024, the Company issued 53,060 shares of Class A Common Stock excluding shares withheld for the payment of taxes owed by recipients for RSUs vested for the performance period commenced on November 1, 2020 and ended October 31, 2023. The Company granted 202,402 performance stock units (“PSUs”) on December 12, 2023, for the performance period commencing on November 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2026. 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 $60.77. During 2024, the Company issued 229,859 shares of Class A Common Stock excluding shares withheld for the payment of taxes owed by recipients for PSUs vested for the performance period commenced on November 1, 2020 and ended October 31, 2023.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	Total	Directors	Greif, Inc. Equity	Greif, Inc. Equity Directors	Common Stock	Common Stock Directors	Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock Directors	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non controlling interests
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2022					47,443
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2022	$ 1,794.3		$ 1,761.3		$ 173.5		$ (205.1)		$ 2,095.2	$ (302.3)	$ 33.0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2022							29,399
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	305.8		291.4						291.4		14.4
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	44.8		44.5							44.5	0.3
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax benefit (expense)	(13.5)		(13.5)							(13.5)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax benefit (expense)	(5.4)		(5.4)							(5.4)
Comprehensive income	331.7		317.0
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest and other	(0.3)		(0.3)						(0.3)
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(1.3)										(1.3)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(86.7)		(86.7)						(86.7)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other	(5.9)										(5.9)
Dividends earned on RSU shares	0.1		0.1						0.1
Colleague stock purchase plan	0.1		0.1		$ 0.1
Share repurchases (in shares)					(1,006)		1,006
Share repurchases	(63.9)		(63.9)		$ 15.0		$ (78.9)
Long-term incentive shares issued (in shares)					350		(350)
Long-term incentive shares issued	16.7		16.7		$ 14.7		$ 2.0
Share based compensation	2.7		2.7		$ 2.7
Restricted stock (in shares)						18		(18)
Restricted stock		$ 1.3		$ 1.3		$ 1.2		$ 0.1
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2023					46,805
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2023	1,988.8		1,948.3		$ 207.2		$ (281.9)		2,299.7	(276.7)	40.5
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2023							30,037
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2023					46,861
Beginning balance at Apr. 30, 2023	1,914.9		1,879.8		$ 205.8		$ (277.6)		2,239.7	(288.1)	35.1
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2023							29,981
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	96.7		90.3						90.3		6.4
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	(4.2)		(4.3)							(4.3)	0.1
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax benefit (expense)	17.3		17.3							17.3
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax benefit (expense)	(1.6)		(1.6)							(1.6)
Comprehensive income	108.2		101.7
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest and other	(1.3)		(1.3)						(1.3)
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(1.1)										(1.1)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(28.8)		(28.8)						(28.8)
Dividends earned on RSU shares	(0.2)		(0.2)						(0.2)
Colleague stock purchase plan	0.1		0.1		$ 0.1
Share repurchases (in shares)					(57)		57
Share repurchases	(4.3)		(4.3)		$ 0.0		$ (4.3)
Long-term incentive shares issued (in shares)					1		(1)
Long-term incentive shares issued	0.1		0.1		$ 0.1		$ 0.0
Share based compensation	1.2		1.2		$ 1.2
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2023					46,805
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2023	1,988.8		1,948.3		$ 207.2		$ (281.9)		2,299.7	(276.7)	40.5
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2023							30,037
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2023					46,805
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2023	1,986.3		1,947.9		$ 208.4		$ (281.9)		2,337.9	(316.5)	38.4
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2023							30,037
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	219.9		198.7						198.7		21.2
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	13.9		14.8							14.8	(0.9)
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax benefit (expense)	(35.5)		(35.5)							(35.5)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax benefit (expense)	(4.3)		(4.3)							(4.3)
Comprehensive income	194.0		173.7
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest and other	2.5		2.5						2.5
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(5.9)										(5.9)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(89.8)		(89.8)						(89.8)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other	(10.1)										(10.1)
Dividends earned on RSU shares	(0.3)		(0.3)						(0.3)
Colleague stock purchase plan (in shares)					71		(71)
Colleague stock purchase plan	4.5		4.5		$ 3.9		$ 0.6
Long-term incentive shares issued (in shares)					283		(283)
Long-term incentive shares issued	12.7		12.7		$ 10.5		$ 2.2
Share based compensation	4.5		4.5		$ 4.5
Restricted stock (in shares)						20		(20)
Restricted stock		1.2				$ 1.1	0.1
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2024					47,179
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2024	2,099.6		2,056.9		$ 228.4		$ (279.0)		2,449.0	(341.5)	42.7
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2024							29,663
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2024					47,139
Beginning balance at Apr. 30, 2024	2,047.4		2,009.1		$ 225.0		$ (279.3)		2,391.5	(328.1)	38.3
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2024							29,703
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	93.6		87.1						87.1		6.5
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	15.5		15.5							15.5	0.0
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax benefit (expense)	(27.0)		(27.0)							(27.0)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income tax benefit (expense)	(1.9)		(1.9)							(1.9)
Comprehensive income	80.2		73.7
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest and other	0.7		0.7						0.7
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(2.1)										(2.1)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(30.1)		(30.1)						(30.1)
Dividends earned on RSU shares	(0.2)		(0.2)						(0.2)
Colleague stock purchase plan (in shares)					38		(38)
Colleague stock purchase plan	2.2		2.2		$ 1.9		$ 0.3
Share based compensation	1.4		1.4		$ 1.4
Restricted stock (in shares)						2		(2)
Restricted stock		$ 0.1		$ 0.1		$ 0.1	0.0
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2024					47,179
Ending balance at Jul. 31, 2024	$ 2,099.6		$ 2,056.9		$ 228.4		$ (279.0)		$ 2,449.0	$ (341.5)	$ 42.7
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2024							29,663

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, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	$ 15.2		$ 15.2
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024	2.7	$ 8.7	1.6	$ 13.5
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	13.6		13.6
Employee separation costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024	1.8		5.1
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024	0.9		5.5
Global Industrial Packaging
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	(0.8)		(0.8)
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024			(5.8)
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	5.0		5.0
Global Industrial Packaging \| Employee separation costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	(3.0)		(3.0)
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024			(6.7)
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	3.7		3.7
Global Industrial Packaging \| Other restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	2.2		2.2
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024			0.9
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	1.3		1.3
Paper Packaging & Services
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	16.0		16.0
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024			7.4
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	8.6		8.6
Paper Packaging & Services \| Employee separation costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	3.2		3.2
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024			2.8
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	0.4		0.4
Paper Packaging & Services \| Other restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Line Items]
Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred	12.8		12.8
Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024			4.6
Amounts Remaining to be Incurred	$ 8.2		$ 8.2

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

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 July 31,				Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	$	87.1	$	90.3	$	198.7	$	291.4
Cash dividends	(30.1)		(28.8)		(89.8)		(86.7)
Undistributed earnings attributable to Greif, Inc.	$	57.0	$	61.5	$	108.9	$	204.7

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 Shares	Issued Shares	Outstanding Shares	Treasury Shares
July 31, 2024
Class A Common Stock	128,000,000	42,281,920	25,847,868	16,434,052
Class B Common Stock	69,120,000	34,560,000	21,331,127	13,228,873

October 31, 2023
Class A Common Stock	128,000,000	42,281,920	25,474,254	16,807,666
Class B Common Stock	69,120,000	34,560,000	21,331,127	13,228,873

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 July 31,		Nine Months Ended July 31,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
Class A Common Stock:
Basic shares	25,821,732	25,473,454	25,718,597	25,632,486
Assumed conversion of restricted shares	277,825	520,818	162,996	356,605
Diluted shares	26,099,557	25,994,272	25,881,593	25,989,091
Class B Common Stock:
Basic and diluted shares	21,331,127	21,339,943	21,331,127	21,519,665

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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

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, 2024:


(in millions)	Employee Separation Costs		Other Costs		Total
Balance at October 31, 2023	$	16.4	$	0.4	$	16.8
Costs incurred and charged to expense	(3.9)		5.5		1.6
Costs paid or otherwise settled	(7.9)		(5.0)		(12.9)
Balance at July 31, 2024	$	4.6	$	0.9	$	5.5

Schedule of Reconciliation of Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred from Open Restructuring Plans Anticipated to be Realized


(in millions)	Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred		Amounts Incurred During the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024		Amounts Remaining to be Incurred
Global Industrial Packaging
Employee separation costs	$	(3.0)	$	(6.7)	$	3.7
Other restructuring costs	2.2		0.9		1.3
	(0.8)		(5.8)		5.0
Paper Packaging & Services
Employee separation costs	3.2		2.8		0.4
Other restructuring costs	12.8		4.6		8.2
	16.0		7.4		8.6




	$	15.2	$	1.6	$	13.6

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company has seven 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 2023 Form 10-K.

On March 26, 2024, the Company completed the Ipackchem Acquisition. Ipackchem is a global market leader in the production of high performance plastic packaging, including premium barrier and non-barrier jerrycans and other small plastic containers, which complement the Company’s Global Industrial Packaging specialty portfolio. The results of Ipackchem are recorded within the Global Industrial Packaging segment.

The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024:


	Three Months Ended July 31, 2024
(in millions)	United States		Europe, Middle East and Africa		Asia Pacific and Other Americas		Total
Global Industrial Packaging	$	298.2	$	381.3	$	166.5	$	846.0
Paper Packaging & Services	592.4		—		11.2		603.6
Land Management	4.6		—		—		4.6
Total net sales	$	895.2	$	381.3	$	177.7	$	1,454.2

	Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024
(in millions)	United States		Europe, Middle East and Africa		Asia Pacific and Other Americas		Total
Global Industrial Packaging	$	853.5	$	1,031.4	$	452.5	$	2,337.4
Paper Packaging & Services	1,648.4		—		30.6		1,679.0
Land Management	14.6		—		—		14.6
Total net sales	$	2,516.5	$	1,031.4	$	483.1	$	4,031.0

The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023:


	Three Months Ended July 31, 2023
(in millions)	United States		Europe, Middle East and Africa		Asia Pacific and Other Americas		Total
Global Industrial Packaging	$	277.3	$	349.2	$	135.3	$	761.8
Paper Packaging & Services	552.6		—		11.3		563.9
Land Management	4.6		—		—		4.6
Total net sales	$	834.5	$	349.2	$	146.6	$	1,330.3

	Nine Months Ended July 31, 2023
(in millions)	United States		Europe, Middle East and Africa		Asia Pacific and Other Americas		Total
Global Industrial Packaging	$	818.7	$	1,002.1	$	395.0	$	2,215.8
Paper Packaging & Services	1,647.6		—		31.3		1,678.9
Land Management	15.5		—		—		15.5
Total net sales	$	2,481.8	$	1,002.1	$	426.3	$	3,910.2

The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended July 31,				Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Operating profit:
Global Industrial Packaging	$	131.8	$	102.0	$	266.1	$	259.2
Paper Packaging & Services	37.5		52.1		66.9		228.8
Land Management	1.7		1.5		5.0		5.1
Total operating profit	$	171.0	$	155.6	$	338.0	$	493.1

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Global Industrial Packaging	$	32.8	$	24.9	$	89.3	$	69.5
Paper Packaging & Services	33.9		32.4		102.5		98.3
Land Management	0.4		0.4		1.6		1.6
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	$	67.1	$	57.7	$	193.4	$	169.4

The following table presents total assets by segment and total properties, plants and equipment, net by geographic area:


(in millions)	July 31, 2024		October 31, 2023
Assets:
Global Industrial Packaging	$	3,541.3	$	2,737.5
Paper Packaging & Services	2,615.9		2,541.1
Land Management	255.0		253.2
Total segments	6,412.2		5,531.8
Corporate and other	422.7		429.0
Total assets	$	6,834.9	$	5,960.8

Property, plant and equipment, net and lease right-of-use assets:
United States	$	1,467.3	$	1,468.6
Europe, Middle East and Africa	378.6		311.9
Asia Pacific and other Americas	145.8		102.9
Total long-lived assets, net	$	1,991.7	$	1,883.4

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LONG-TERM DEBT

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt is summarized as follows:


(in millions)	July 31, 2024		October 31, 2023
2022 Credit Agreement - Term Loans	$	1,729.6	$	1,493.8
2023 Credit Agreement - Term Loan	290.6		296.3

Accounts receivable credit facilities	389.4		351.0
2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility	483.8		77.3
Other debt	3.6		—
	2,897.0		2,218.4
Less: current portion	95.8		88.3
Less: deferred financing costs	7.8		8.7
Long-term debt, net	$	2,793.4	$	2,121.4

Credit Agreements

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are parties to a senior secured credit agreement (the “2022 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of financial institutions.

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 $1,100.0 million secured term loan A-1 facility with quarterly principal installments that commenced on July 31, 2022 and continue 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, (c) a $515.0 million secured term loan A-2 facility with quarterly principal installments that commenced on July 31, 2022 and continue 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, and (d) as further described below, a $300.0 million incremental secured term loan A-4 facility with quarterly principal installments that commenced on April 30, 2024 and continue through January 31, 2027, with any outstanding principal balance of such term loan A-4 being due and payable on maturity on March 1, 2027. 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.

On March 25, 2024, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an incremental term loan agreement (the “Incremental Term Loan A-4 Agreement”) with a syndicate of financial institutions. The Incremental Term Loan A-4 Agreement is an amendment to the 2022 Credit Agreement. The Incremental Term Loan A-4 Agreement provided for a loan in the aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million that was made available in a single draw on March 25, 2024 (the “Incremental Term Loan A-4”). Amounts repaid or prepaid in respect of the Incremental Term Loan A-4 may not be reborrowed. The Incremental Term Loan A-4 amortizes at 2.50% per annum in equal quarterly principal installments, with the remaining outstanding principal balance due on March 1, 2027. The terms and provisions of the Incremental Term Loan A-4 are identical in all material respects to the terms and provisions of the other term loans made under the 2022 Credit Agreement. The Company’s obligations with respect to the Incremental Term Loan A-4 are secured and guaranteed with the other obligations under the 2022 Credit Agreement on a pari passu basis. The Company used the proceeds from the Incremental Term Loan A-4 to repay funds drawn on the revolving credit facility under the 2022 Credit Agreement for the purchase of Ipackchem on March 26, 2024.

Interest is based on Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus a credit spread adjustment or a base rate that resets periodically plus, in each case, a calculated margin amount that is based on the Company’s leverage ratio.

On May 17, 2023, the Company and Greif Packaging LLC, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc. (“Greif Packaging”), entered into a $300.0 million senior secured credit agreement (the “2023 Credit Agreement” and, together with the 2022 Credit Agreement, the “2022 and 2023 Credit Agreements”) with CoBank, ACB (“CoBank”), which acted as a lender and is acting as administrative agent of the 2023 Credit Agreement. The 2023 Credit Agreement is permitted incremental equivalent debt under the terms of the 2022 Credit Agreement. The 2023 Credit Agreement provides for a $300.0 million secured term loan facility on a pari passu basis with the 2022 Credit Agreement, with quarterly principal installments that commenced on July 31, 2023 and will continue through January 31, 2028, with any outstanding principal balance of such term loan being due

and payable on maturity on May 17, 2028. The Company used the borrowing under the 2023 Credit Agreement to repay and refinance a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the 2022 Credit Agreement.

Interest accruing under the 2023 Credit Agreement is based on SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment or a base rate that resets periodically plus, in each case, a calculated margin amount that is based on the Company’s leverage ratio.

As of July 31, 2024, $2,504.0 million was outstanding under the 2022 and 2023 Credit Agreements. The current portion was $95.8 million, and the long-term portion was $2,408.2 million. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the 2022 and 2023 Credit Agreements was 6.48% for the nine months ended July 31, 2024. The actual interest rate for borrowings under the 2022 and 2023 Credit Agreements was 7.09% as of July 31, 2024. The deferred financing costs associated with the term loan portion of the 2022 and 2023 Credit Agreements totaled $7.7 million as of July 31, 2024 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 $2.7 million as of July 31, 2024 and are recorded within other long-term assets on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets.

United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility

Greif Receivables Funding LLC (“Greif Funding”), Greif Packaging, and certain other U.S. subsidiaries of the Company are parties to an amended and restated U.S. Receivables Financing Facility Agreement (the “U.S. RFA”). On May 17, 2024, the maturity date of the U.S. RFA was extended to May 16, 2025. The U.S. RFA provides an accounts receivable financing facility of $300.0 million. As of July 31, 2024, there was a $291.6 million ($270.9 million as of October 31, 2023) outstanding under the U.S. RFA 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. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the U.S. RFA was 6.23% for the nine months ended July 31, 2024. The deferred financing costs associated with the U.S. RFA totaled $0.1 million as of July 31, 2024 and are recorded as a reduction of long-term debt on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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

Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. and Greif Services Belgium BV, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc., are parties to an amended and restated Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Financing Agreement (the “European RFA”) with affiliates of a major international bank. On April 19, 2024, the maturity date of the European RFA was extended to April 22, 2025. The European RFA provides an accounts receivable financing facility of up to €100.0 million ($108.2 million as of July 31, 2024) secured by certain European accounts receivable. As of July 31, 2024, $97.8 million ($80.1 million as of October 31, 2023) was outstanding on the European RFA 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. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the European RFA was 4.68% for the nine months ended July 31, 2024

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

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, 2024:


(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation		Derivative Financial Instruments		Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2023	$	(317.7)	$	71.7	$	(70.5)	$	(316.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	14.8		(35.5)		(4.3)		(25.0)
Balance as of July 31, 2024	$	(302.9)	$	36.2	$	(74.8)	$	(341.5)

The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended July 31, 2023:


(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation		Derivative Financial Instruments		Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2022	$	(316.5)	$	72.8	$	(58.6)	$	(302.3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	44.5		(13.5)		(5.4)		25.6

Balance as of July 31, 2023	$	(272.0)	$	59.3	$	(64.0)	$	(276.7)

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

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, 2024:


	Three Months Ended July 31, 2024
(in millions)	United States		Europe, Middle East and Africa		Asia Pacific and Other Americas		Total
Global Industrial Packaging	$	298.2	$	381.3	$	166.5	$	846.0
Paper Packaging & Services	592.4		—		11.2		603.6
Land Management	4.6		—		—		4.6
Total net sales	$	895.2	$	381.3	$	177.7	$	1,454.2

	Nine Months Ended July 31, 2024
(in millions)	United States		Europe, Middle East and Africa		Asia Pacific and Other Americas		Total
Global Industrial Packaging	$	853.5	$	1,031.4	$	452.5	$	2,337.4
Paper Packaging & Services	1,648.4		—		30.6		1,679.0
Land Management	14.6		—		—		14.6
Total net sales	$	2,516.5	$	1,031.4	$	483.1	$	4,031.0

The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023:


	Three Months Ended July 31, 2023
(in millions)	United States		Europe, Middle East and Africa		Asia Pacific and Other Americas		Total
Global Industrial Packaging	$	277.3	$	349.2	$	135.3	$	761.8
Paper Packaging & Services	552.6		—		11.3		563.9
Land Management	4.6		—		—		4.6
Total net sales	$	834.5	$	349.2	$	146.6	$	1,330.3

	Nine Months Ended July 31, 2023
(in millions)	United States		Europe, Middle East and Africa		Asia Pacific and Other Americas		Total
Global Industrial Packaging	$	818.7	$	1,002.1	$	395.0	$	2,215.8
Paper Packaging & Services	1,647.6		—		31.3		1,678.9
Land Management	15.5		—		—		15.5
Total net sales	$	2,481.8	$	1,002.1	$	426.3	$	3,910.2

Schedule of Segment Information

The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended July 31,				Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Operating profit:
Global Industrial Packaging	$	131.8	$	102.0	$	266.1	$	259.2
Paper Packaging & Services	37.5		52.1		66.9		228.8
Land Management	1.7		1.5		5.0		5.1
Total operating profit	$	171.0	$	155.6	$	338.0	$	493.1

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Global Industrial Packaging	$	32.8	$	24.9	$	89.3	$	69.5
Paper Packaging & Services	33.9		32.4		102.5		98.3
Land Management	0.4		0.4		1.6		1.6
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	$	67.1	$	57.7	$	193.4	$	169.4

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, 2024		October 31, 2023
Assets:
Global Industrial Packaging	$	3,541.3	$	2,737.5
Paper Packaging & Services	2,615.9		2,541.1
Land Management	255.0		253.2
Total segments	6,412.2		5,531.8
Corporate and other	422.7		429.0
Total assets	$	6,834.9	$	5,960.8

Property, plant and equipment, net and lease right-of-use assets:
United States	$	1,467.3	$	1,468.6
Europe, Middle East and Africa	378.6		311.9
Asia Pacific and other Americas	145.8		102.9
Total long-lived assets, net	$	1,991.7	$	1,883.4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 93.6	$ 96.7	$ 219.9	$ 305.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	15.5	(4.2)	13.9	44.8
Derivative financial instruments	(27.0)	17.3	(35.5)	(13.5)
Minimum pension liabilities	(1.9)	(1.6)	(4.3)	(5.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(13.4)	11.5	(25.9)	25.9
Comprehensive income	80.2	108.2	194.0	331.7
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	6.5	6.5	20.3	14.7
Comprehensive income attributable to Greif, Inc.	$ 73.7	$ 101.7	$ 173.7	$ 317.0

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - $ / shares		9 Months Ended
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - $ / shares	Dec. 12, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024
RSUs \| Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued in period (in shares)		53,060
RSUs \| 2020 LTIP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of restricted stock (in shares)	120,843
Weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share)	$ 62.83
PSUs \| Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued in period (in shares)		229,859
PSUs \| 2020 LTIP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of restricted stock (in shares)	202,402
Weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share)	$ 60.77

- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE - Computation of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	$ 87.1	$ 90.3	$ 198.7	$ 291.4
Cash dividends	(30.1)	(28.8)	(89.8)	(86.7)
Undistributed earnings attributable to Greif, Inc.	$ 57.0	$ 61.5	$ 108.9	$ 204.7

- Definition

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Intangible Assets Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 26, 2024	Aug. 23, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 15, 2022
Ipackchem Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation	$ 236.6
ColePak Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation		$ 59.0
Centurion Container LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation			$ 92.8
Lee Container Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation				$ 133.5
Customer relationships \| Ipackchem Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation	$ 187.3
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life	15 years
Customer relationships \| ColePak Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation		$ 50.6
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life		15 years
Customer relationships \| Centurion Container LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation			$ 77.5
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life			12 years
Customer relationships \| Lee Container Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation				$ 120.0
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life				15 years
Developed technology \| Ipackchem Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation	$ 39.0
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life	8 years
Favorable leases \| Centurion Container LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation			$ 1.6
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life			19 years
Trademarks \| Ipackchem Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation	$ 10.3
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life	5 years
Trademarks \| ColePak Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation		$ 8.4
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life		5 years
Trademarks \| Centurion Container LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation			$ 13.7
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life			5 years
Trademarks \| Lee Container Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Allocation				$ 13.5
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life				5 years

LONG-TERM DEBT - Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,897.0	$ 2,218.4
Less: current portion	95.8	88.3
Less: deferred financing costs	7.8	8.7
Long-term debt, net	2,793.4	2,121.4
Other debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	3.6	0.0
Term Loan \| 2022 Credit Agreement - Term Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,729.6	1,493.8
Term Loan \| 2023 Credit Agreement - Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	290.6	296.3
Accounts receivable credit facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	389.4	351.0
2022 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility \| 2022 Credit Agreement - Term Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 483.8	$ 77.3

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

2024 Acquisitions

Ipackchem Acquisition

The Company acquired Ipackchem Group SAS (“Ipackchem”) on March 26, 2024 (the “Ipackchem Acquisition”). Ipackchem is a global market leader in the production of high-performance plastic packaging, including premium barrier and non-barrier jerrycans and other small plastic containers. The total purchase price for this acquisition was $582.1 million. The Company incurred transaction costs of $8.9 million to complete this acquisition.

The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Ipackchem and the preliminary valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Amounts Recognized as of the Acquisition Date		Measurement Period Adjustments		Amount Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as Adjusted)
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	$	582.1	$	—	$	582.1

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents	$	14.5	$	—	$	14.5
Accounts receivable	50.9		—		50.9
Inventories	36.7		—		36.7
Other current assets	4.9		—		4.9
Intangibles	231.7		4.9		236.6
Operating lease right-of-use assets	15.1		5.2		20.3
Finance lease right-of-use assets	8.2		0.5		8.7
Other long-term assets	1.0		—		1.0
Properties, plants and equipment	91.5		(4.8)		86.7
Total assets acquired	454.5		5.8		460.3

Accounts payable	(17.2)		—		(17.2)

Short-term borrowings	(26.2)		—		(26.2)
Other current liabilities	(13.2)		—		(13.2)

Operating lease liabilities	(14.2)		(5.2)		(19.4)
Finance lease liabilities	(10.0)		—		(10.0)
Long-term deferred tax liability	(62.1)		0.6		(61.5)
Other long-term liabilities	(5.3)		(0.8)		(6.1)
Total liabilities assumed	(148.2)		(5.4)		(153.6)
Total identifiable net assets	$	306.3	0.4		306.7
Goodwill	$	275.8	$	(0.4)	$	275.4

The Company recognized goodwill related to this acquisition of $275.4 million. The goodwill recognized in this acquisition was attributable to the acquired assembled workforce, expected synergies and economies of scale, none of which qualify for recognition as a separate intangible asset. Ipackchem is reported within the Global Industrial Packaging segment to which the goodwill was assigned. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The cost approach was used to determine the fair value for land, building, improvements and equipment. The cost approach measures the value by estimating the cost to acquire, or construct, comparable assets and adjusts for age and condition. The Company assigned to land use rights, building and improvements a useful life ranging from 1 year to 21 years and equipment a

useful life ranging from 1 year to 10 years. Acquired property, plant and equipment are being depreciated over their estimated remaining useful lives on a straight-line basis.

The fair value for acquired customer relationship intangibles was determined as of the acquisition date based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the future after-tax cash flows arising from the revenue from customer relationships that existed on the acquisition date over their estimated lives, including the probability of expected future contract renewals and revenue, less a contributory assets charge, all of which is discounted to present value. The fair value for acquired developed technology was determined as of the acquisition date based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the future after-tax cash flows arising from the revenue from developed technology that existed on the acquisition date over their estimated lives. The fair values of the trademark intangible assets were determined utilizing the relief from royalty method, which is a form of the income approach. Under this method, a royalty rate based on observed market royalties is applied to projected revenue supporting the trademarks and discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate.

Acquired intangible assets are being amortized over the estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation and weighted average remaining useful lives for identifiable intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Purchase Price Allocation		Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships	$	187.3	15.0
Developed technology	39.0		8.0
Trademarks	10.3		5.0
Total intangible assets	$	236.6

The Company has not yet finalized the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, specifically fixed assets, intangibles, income taxes, leases and contingencies. The Company expects to finalize these amounts within one year of the acquisition date. The estimate of fair value and purchase price allocation were based on information available at the time of closing the acquisition, and the Company continues to evaluate the underlying inputs and assumptions that are being used in the fair value estimates of all assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Accordingly, these preliminary estimates are subject to adjustments during the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the acquisition date, based upon new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the date of closing the acquisition.

Ipackchem’s results of operations have been included in the Company’s financial statements for the period subsequent to the acquisition date of March 26, 2024. Ipackchem contributed net sales of $58.3 million and $80.9 million for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024.

Pro Forma Results

The following unaudited supplemental pro forma data presents consolidated information as if the Ipackchem Acquisition had been completed on November 1, 2022. These amounts were calculated after adjusting Ipackchem’s results to reflect interest expense incurred on the debt to finance the acquisition, additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged

assuming the fair value of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets had been applied from November 1, 2022, the adjusted income tax expense, and related transaction costs.


	Three Months Ended July 31,				Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Pro forma net sales	$	1,454.2	$	1,383.1	$	4,120.0	$	4,076.5
Pro forma net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	87.1		98.8		224.3		289.2
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock	$	1.51	$	1.72	$	3.89	$	5.00
Class B common stock	$	2.26	$	2.58	$	5.83	$	7.49
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock	$	1.50	$	1.69	$	3.88	$	4.95
Class B common stock	$	2.26	$	2.58	$	5.83	$	7.49

The unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information is based on the Company’s preliminary assignment of purchase price and therefore subject to adjustment upon finalizing the purchase price assignment. The pro forma data should not be considered indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition and related financing had been consummated on the assumed completion dates, nor are they indicative of future results.

2023 Acquisitions

ColePak Acquisition

The Company acquired a 51% ownership interest in ColePak, LLC (“ColePak”) on August 23, 2023 (the “ColePak Acquisition”). ColePak is a manufacturer of bulk and specialty partitions made from both containerboard and uncoated recycled board and is the second largest supplier of paper partitions in North America. The total purchase price for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $74.6 million. The fair value of the remaining noncontrolling interest of 49% after the acquisition was $72.1 million, which was determined using a Monte Carlo option pricing model, and is redeemable through contractual terms.

The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire ColePak and the preliminary valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Amounts Recognized as of the Acquisition Date		Measurement Period Adjustments		Amount Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as Adjusted)
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	$	74.6	$	—	$	74.6
Noncontrolling interest	72.1		—		72.1

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	6.7	$	—	$	6.7
Inventories	3.3		—		3.3

Intangibles	59.0		—		59.0
Operating lease right-of use assets	8.6		—		8.6

Properties, plants and equipment	19.4		—		19.4
Total assets acquired	97.0		—		97.0

Accounts payable and other current liabilities	(1.8)		—		(1.8)


Operating lease liabilities	(8.6)		—		(8.6)


Total liabilities assumed	(10.4)		—		(10.4)
Total identifiable net assets	$	86.6	$	—	$	86.6
Goodwill	$	60.1	$	—	$	60.1

The Company recognized goodwill related to this acquisition of $60.1 million. The goodwill recognized in this acquisition was attributable to the acquired assembled workforce, expected synergies, economies of scale and expanded market presence, none of which qualify for recognition as a separate intangible asset. ColePak is reported within the Paper Packaging & Services segment to which the goodwill was assigned. The goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The fair value for acquired customer relationship intangibles was determined as of the acquisition date based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the future after-tax cash flows arising from the revenue from customer relationships that existed on the acquisition date over their estimated lives, including the probability of expected future contract renewals and revenue, less a contributory assets charge, all of which is discounted to present value. The fair values of the trademark intangible assets were determined utilizing the relief from royalty method, which is a form of the income approach. Under this method, a royalty rate based on observed market royalties is applied to projected revenue supporting the trademarks and discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate.

Acquired intangible assets are being amortized over the estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation and weighted average remaining useful lives for identifiable intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Purchase Price Allocation		Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships	$	50.6	15.0
Trademarks	8.4		5.0
Total intangible assets	$	59.0

The Company has not yet finalized the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including income taxes. The Company expects to finalize these amounts within one year of the acquisition date. The estimate of fair value and purchase price allocation were based on information available at the time of closing the acquisition, and the Company continues to evaluate the underlying inputs and assumptions that are being used in fair value estimates. Accordingly, these preliminary estimates are subject to adjustments during the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of the

acquisition, based upon new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the date of closing the acquisition.

Centurion Acquisition

The Company completed its acquisition of controlling influence over Centurion Container LLC (“Centurion”) on March 31, 2023 (the “Centurion Acquisition”), by increasing the Company’s ownership interest in Centurion from approximately 10% to 80%. Centurion is a leader in the North American intermediate bulk container (“IBC”) reconditioning industry and is involved in IBC rebottling, reconditioning, and distribution. The total purchase price for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $144.5 million. The fair value of the remaining noncontrolling interest of 20% after the acquisition was $40.9 million, which was determined using the implied enterprise value based on the purchase price and redemption mechanism, and is redeemable through contractual terms.

Prior to the acquisition, the Company accounted for its approximately 10% ownership interest under the equity method of accounting. The acquisition of a controlling financial interest was accounted for as a step acquisition in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, “Business Combinations”. As a result, fair value of our previously held interest in Centurion of $16.8 million was valued using a discounted cash flow model, resulting in a gain of $9.8 million. The gain was reflected in the consolidated statements of income within the gain on disposal of businesses, net line.

The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Centurion and the final valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Amounts Recognized as of the Acquisition Date		Measurement Period Adjustments		Amount Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as Adjusted)
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	$	144.5	$	—	$	144.5
Noncontrolling interest	40.9		—		40.9
Previously held interest	16.8		—		16.8

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	12.4	$	—	$	12.4
Inventories	2.0		—		2.0
Prepaid and other current assets	0.4		—		0.4
Intangibles	83.4		9.4		92.8
Operating lease right-of use assets	10.2		—		10.2

Properties, plants and equipment	7.7		—		7.7
Total assets acquired	116.1		9.4		125.5

Accounts payable	(4.2)		—		(4.2)

Other current liabilities	(4.3)		—		(4.3)
Operating lease liabilities	(10.2)		—		(10.2)


Total liabilities assumed	(18.7)		—		(18.7)
Total identifiable net assets	$	97.4	$	9.4	$	106.8
Goodwill	$	104.8	$	(9.4)	$	95.4

The Company recognized goodwill related to this acquisition of $95.4 million. The goodwill recognized in this acquisition was attributable to the acquired assembled workforce, expanded market presence and enhanced business network, none of which qualify for recognition as a separate intangible asset. Centurion is reported within the Global Industrial Packaging segment to which the goodwill was assigned. The goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

existed on the acquisition date over their estimated lives, including the probability of expected future contract renewals and revenue, less a contributory assets charge, all of which is discounted to present value. The fair values of the trademark intangible assets were determined utilizing the relief from royalty method, which is a form of the income approach. Under this method, a royalty rate based on observed market royalties is applied to projected revenue supporting the trademarks and discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate.

Acquired intangible assets are being amortized over the estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation and weighted average remaining useful lives for identifiable intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Purchase Price Allocation		Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships	$	77.5	12.0
Favorable leases	1.6		19.0
Trademarks	13.7		5.0
Total intangible assets	$	92.8

As of April 30, 2024, the Company had completed the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to the Centurion Acquisition.

Lee Container Acquisition

The Company acquired Lee Container Corporation, Inc. (“Lee Container”) on December 15, 2022 (the “Lee Container Acquisition”). Lee Container is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance barrier and conventional blow molded containers, jerrycans and other small plastics. The total purchase price for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $303.0 million.

The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Lee Container and the final valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Amounts Recognized as of the Acquisition Date		Measurement Period Adjustments		Amount Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as Adjusted)
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	$	302.8	$	0.2	$	303.0

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	21.9	$	(0.4)	$	21.5
Inventories	27.5		(5.2)		22.3
Prepaid and other current assets	0.5		—		0.5
Intangibles	133.5		—		133.5
Finance lease right-of use assets	32.4		1.0		33.4

Properties, plants and equipment	54.7		—		54.7
Total assets acquired	270.5		(4.6)		265.9

Accounts payable	(3.9)		—		(3.9)
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	(1.3)		—		(1.3)
Other current liabilities	(3.1)		2.9		(0.2)
Finance lease liabilities	(30.6)		(2.8)		(33.4)


Total liabilities assumed	(38.9)		0.1		(38.8)
Total identifiable net assets	$	231.6	(4.5)		227.1
Goodwill	$	71.2	$	4.7	$	75.9

The Company recognized goodwill related to this acquisition of $75.9 million. The goodwill recognized in this acquisition was attributable to the acquired assembled workforce, expected synergies and economies of scale, none of which qualify for recognition as a separate intangible asset. Lee Container is reported within the Global Industrial Packaging segment to which the goodwill was assigned. The goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The cost approach was used to determine the fair value for building improvements and equipment. The cost approach measures the value by estimating the cost to acquire, or construct, comparable assets and adjusts for age and condition. The Company assigned building improvements a useful life ranging from 1 year to 9 years and equipment a useful life ranging from 1 year to 19 years. Acquired property, plant and equipment are being depreciated over their estimated remaining useful lives on a straight-line basis.

The fair value for acquired customer relationship intangibles was determined as of the acquisition date based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the future after-tax cash flows arising from the revenue from customer relationships that existed on the acquisition date over their estimated lives, including the probability of expected future contract renewals and revenue, less a contributory assets charge, all of which is discounted to present value. The fair values of the trademark intangible assets were determined utilizing the relief from royalty method, which is a form of the income approach. Under this method, a royalty rate based on observed market royalties is applied to projected revenue supporting the trademarks and discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate.


(in millions)	Purchase Price Allocation		Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships	$	120.0	15.0
Trademarks	13.5		5.0
Total intangible assets	$	133.5

As of January 31, 2024, the Company had completed the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to the Lee Container Acquisition.

Pro Forma Results

The following unaudited supplemental pro forma data presents consolidated information as if the Centurion Acquisition and Lee Container Acquisition had been completed on November 1, 2021. These amounts were calculated after adjusting Centurion’s and Lee Container’s results to reflect interest expense incurred on the debt to finance the acquisition, additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets had been applied from November 1, 2021, the adjusted income tax expense, and related transaction costs.


	Three Months Ended July 31,			Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)		2023			2023
Pro forma net sales		$	1,330.2		$	3,968.0
Pro forma net income attributable to Greif, Inc.		86.0			298.4
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock		$	1.50		$	5.16
Class B common stock		$	2.24		$	7.72
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock		$	1.48		$	5.11
Class B common stock		$	2.24		$	7.72

The pro forma data should not be considered indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition and related financing had been consummated on the assumed completion dates, nor are they indicative of future results.

Divestitures

Delta Divestiture

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company completed its divestiture of a U.S. business in the Global Industrial Packaging segment, Delta Petroleum Company, Inc. (the “Delta Divestiture”), for net sales proceeds of $91.2 million, subject to final adjustments. These sales proceeds were a non-cash investing item in the interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flow. These sales proceeds were reflected in the other current assets of the interim condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 31, 2024, and were received on August 1, 2024. The Delta Divestiture did not qualify as discontinued operations because it did not represent a strategic shift that has had a major impact on the Company’s operations or financial results. The Delta Divestiture resulted in a $46.1 million gain on sale of business, including goodwill allocated to the sale of $26.1 million.

Tama Divestiture

During the first quarter of 2023, the Company completed its divestiture of a U.S. business in the Paper Packaging & Services segment, Tama Paperboard, LLC (the “Tama Divestiture”), for net cash proceeds of $100.2 million. The Tama Divestiture did not qualify as discontinued operations because it did not represent a strategic shift that has had a major impact on the Company’s operations or financial results. The Tama Divestiture resulted in $54.6 million gain on sale of business, including goodwill allocated to the sale of $22.5 million.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance	$ 1,986.3	$ 1,794.3
Ending balance	2,099.6	1,988.8
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance	(316.5)	(302.3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(25.0)	25.6
Ending balance	(341.5)	(276.7)
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance	(317.7)	(316.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	14.8	44.5
Ending balance	(302.9)	(272.0)
Derivative Financial Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance	71.7	72.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(35.5)	(13.5)
Ending balance	36.2	59.3
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance	(70.5)	(58.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4.3)	(5.4)
Ending balance	$ (74.8)	$ (64.0)

- Definition

Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).

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- Definition

Amount of equity (deficit) attributable to parent and noncontrolling interest. Excludes temporary equity.

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024
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. On December 5, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors adopted an amendment to Article VI, Section 6.8 of the Company's Third Amended and Restated By-Laws that will enact a new fiscal year of the Company ending September 30, with the first such fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. 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 sheet as of July 31, 2024 and the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2023, the interim condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and changes in shareholders’ equity for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 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 this 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, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”).
Newly Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Newly Adopted Accounting Standards There have been no new accounting standards adopted since the filing of the 2023 Form 10-K that have significance, or potential significance, to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Tax Disclosures,” which is intended to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The effective date for the Company to adopt this ASU is for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The Company is in the process of determining the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flow and disclosures. In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The effective date for the Company to adopt this ASU is for the fiscal year and interim periods beginning November 1, 2024 and October 1, 2025 respectively. The Company is in the process of determining the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flow and disclosures.

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Ipackchem and the preliminary valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Amounts Recognized as of the Acquisition Date		Measurement Period Adjustments		Amount Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as Adjusted)
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	$	582.1	$	—	$	582.1

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents	$	14.5	$	—	$	14.5
Accounts receivable	50.9		—		50.9
Inventories	36.7		—		36.7
Other current assets	4.9		—		4.9
Intangibles	231.7		4.9		236.6
Operating lease right-of-use assets	15.1		5.2		20.3
Finance lease right-of-use assets	8.2		0.5		8.7
Other long-term assets	1.0		—		1.0
Properties, plants and equipment	91.5		(4.8)		86.7
Total assets acquired	454.5		5.8		460.3

Accounts payable	(17.2)		—		(17.2)

Short-term borrowings	(26.2)		—		(26.2)
Other current liabilities	(13.2)		—		(13.2)

Operating lease liabilities	(14.2)		(5.2)		(19.4)
Finance lease liabilities	(10.0)		—		(10.0)
Long-term deferred tax liability	(62.1)		0.6		(61.5)
Other long-term liabilities	(5.3)		(0.8)		(6.1)
Total liabilities assumed	(148.2)		(5.4)		(153.6)
Total identifiable net assets	$	306.3	0.4		306.7
Goodwill	$	275.8	$	(0.4)	$	275.4

The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire ColePak and the preliminary valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Amounts Recognized as of the Acquisition Date		Measurement Period Adjustments		Amount Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as Adjusted)
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	$	74.6	$	—	$	74.6
Noncontrolling interest	72.1		—		72.1

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	6.7	$	—	$	6.7
Inventories	3.3		—		3.3

Intangibles	59.0		—		59.0
Operating lease right-of use assets	8.6		—		8.6

Properties, plants and equipment	19.4		—		19.4
Total assets acquired	97.0		—		97.0

Accounts payable and other current liabilities	(1.8)		—		(1.8)


Operating lease liabilities	(8.6)		—		(8.6)


Total liabilities assumed	(10.4)		—		(10.4)
Total identifiable net assets	$	86.6	$	—	$	86.6
Goodwill	$	60.1	$	—	$	60.1

The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Centurion and the final valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Amounts Recognized as of the Acquisition Date		Measurement Period Adjustments		Amount Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as Adjusted)
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	$	144.5	$	—	$	144.5
Noncontrolling interest	40.9		—		40.9
Previously held interest	16.8		—		16.8

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	12.4	$	—	$	12.4
Inventories	2.0		—		2.0
Prepaid and other current assets	0.4		—		0.4
Intangibles	83.4		9.4		92.8
Operating lease right-of use assets	10.2		—		10.2

Properties, plants and equipment	7.7		—		7.7
Total assets acquired	116.1		9.4		125.5

Accounts payable	(4.2)		—		(4.2)

Other current liabilities	(4.3)		—		(4.3)
Operating lease liabilities	(10.2)		—		(10.2)


Total liabilities assumed	(18.7)		—		(18.7)
Total identifiable net assets	$	97.4	$	9.4	$	106.8
Goodwill	$	104.8	$	(9.4)	$	95.4

The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Lee Container and the final valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Amounts Recognized as of the Acquisition Date		Measurement Period Adjustments		Amount Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as Adjusted)
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	$	302.8	$	0.2	$	303.0

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	21.9	$	(0.4)	$	21.5
Inventories	27.5		(5.2)		22.3
Prepaid and other current assets	0.5		—		0.5
Intangibles	133.5		—		133.5
Finance lease right-of use assets	32.4		1.0		33.4

Properties, plants and equipment	54.7		—		54.7
Total assets acquired	270.5		(4.6)		265.9

Accounts payable	(3.9)		—		(3.9)
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	(1.3)		—		(1.3)
Other current liabilities	(3.1)		2.9		(0.2)
Finance lease liabilities	(30.6)		(2.8)		(33.4)


Total liabilities assumed	(38.9)		0.1		(38.8)
Total identifiable net assets	$	231.6	(4.5)		227.1
Goodwill	$	71.2	$	4.7	$	75.9

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination

The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation and weighted average remaining useful lives for identifiable intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Purchase Price Allocation		Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships	$	187.3	15.0
Developed technology	39.0		8.0
Trademarks	10.3		5.0
Total intangible assets	$	236.6

The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation and weighted average remaining useful lives for identifiable intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Purchase Price Allocation		Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships	$	50.6	15.0
Trademarks	8.4		5.0
Total intangible assets	$	59.0

The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation and weighted average remaining useful lives for identifiable intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Purchase Price Allocation		Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships	$	77.5	12.0
Favorable leases	1.6		19.0
Trademarks	13.7		5.0
Total intangible assets	$	92.8

The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation and weighted average remaining useful lives for identifiable intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date:


(in millions)	Purchase Price Allocation		Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships	$	120.0	15.0
Trademarks	13.5		5.0
Total intangible assets	$	133.5

Schedule of Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information

assuming the fair value of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets had been applied from November 1, 2022, the adjusted income tax expense, and related transaction costs.


	Three Months Ended July 31,				Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Pro forma net sales	$	1,454.2	$	1,383.1	$	4,120.0	$	4,076.5
Pro forma net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	87.1		98.8		224.3		289.2
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock	$	1.51	$	1.72	$	3.89	$	5.00
Class B common stock	$	2.26	$	2.58	$	5.83	$	7.49
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock	$	1.50	$	1.69	$	3.88	$	4.95
Class B common stock	$	2.26	$	2.58	$	5.83	$	7.49


	Three Months Ended July 31,			Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)		2023			2023
Pro forma net sales		$	1,330.2		$	3,968.0
Pro forma net income attributable to Greif, Inc.		86.0			298.4
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock		$	1.50		$	5.16
Class B common stock		$	2.24		$	7.72
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock		$	1.48		$	5.11
Class B common stock		$	2.24		$	7.72

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES	9 Months Ended
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES	Jul. 31, 2024
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, 2024, and October 31, 2023, the Company’s environmental reserves were $19.1 million and $17.3 million, respectively (including $9.8 million for the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site in the New Jersey). 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. 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.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 219.9	$ 305.8
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	193.4	169.4
Non-cash asset impairment charges	1.9	3.4
Gain on disposals of properties, plants and equipment, net	(6.4)	(3.3)
Gain on disposals of businesses, net	(46.1)	(64.1)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss	9.7	3.5
Deferred income tax benefit	(53.6)	(0.9)
Non-cash lease expense	36.6	34.9
Other, net	2.1	(0.3)
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of impacts from acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable	(82.0)	109.5
Inventories	(46.4)	49.9
Accounts payable	26.1	(65.6)
Restructuring reserves	(11.4)	3.8
Operating leases	(38.1)	(34.5)
Pension and post-retirement benefit liabilities	(10.4)	(26.4)
Other, net	(26.5)	(39.1)
Net cash provided by operating activities	168.8	446.0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of business, net of cash acquired	(567.6)	(447.5)
Purchases of properties, plants and equipment	(141.4)	(136.4)
Purchases of timber properties	(3.6)	(4.4)
Payments for deferred purchase price of acquisitions	(1.7)	(21.7)
Proceeds from the sale of properties, plants, equipment and other assets	10.5	8.0
Proceeds from the sale of businesses	0.0	105.3
Net cash used in investing activities	(703.8)	(496.7)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	1,986.7	1,915.1
Payments on long-term debt	(1,351.1)	(1,640.2)
Payments on short-term borrowings, net	(10.9)	(4.6)
Proceeds from trade accounts receivable credit facility	345.6	108.9
Payments on trade accounts receivable credit facility	(309.1)	(136.1)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders	(89.8)	(86.7)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(12.9)	(6.1)
Payments for share repurchases	0.0	(63.9)
Tax withholding payments for stock-based awards	(10.6)	(13.7)
Purchases of redeemable noncontrolling interest	0.0	(3.3)
Other, net	(6.2)	(7.4)
Net cash provided by financing activities	541.7	62.0
Effects of exchange rates on cash	6.6	(0.7)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	13.3	10.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	180.9	147.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 194.2	$ 157.7

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	$ 171.0	$ 155.6	$ 338.0	$ 493.1
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	67.1	57.7	193.4	169.4
Global Industrial Packaging
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	131.8	102.0	266.1	259.2
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	32.8	24.9	89.3	69.5
Paper Packaging & Services
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	37.5	52.1	66.9	228.8
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	33.9	32.4	102.5	98.3
Land Management
Operating profit:
Total operating profit	1.7	1.5	5.0	5.1
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 1.6	$ 1.6

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 1.7	$ 2.0	$ 5.1	$ 6.0
Interest cost	8.6	8.8	25.9	26.2
Expected return on plan assets	(10.8)	(9.8)	(32.3)	(29.2)
Amortization of prior service benefit	0.0	(0.1)	(0.2)	(0.3)
Recognized net actuarial gain	(0.2)	(0.5)	(0.7)	(1.6)
Net periodic pension (benefit) cost	$ (0.7)	$ 0.4	$ (2.2)	$ 1.1

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gains recorded in interest expense	$ (41.3)	$ (25.3)	$ (95.7)	$ (71.5)
Interest rate derivatives \| Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	$ 1,400.0		$ 1,400.0		$ 1,300.0
Derivative, forward interest rate	2.97%		2.97%
Gains reclassified to earnings	$ 8.4	8.2	$ 27.0	19.5
Gain to be reclassified within next twelve months			23.4
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	101.5		101.5		66.0
Gain recorded under fair value contracts	(0.8)	0.0	2.1	0.7
Unrealized gain (losses) on foreign currency	(0.1)	0.8	(0.5)	0.7
Cross currency swap
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	$ 447.6		$ 447.6		$ 319.3
Derivative, forward interest rate	1.27%		1.27%
Gains recorded in interest expense	$ 1.5	$ 1.2	$ 5.0	$ 3.8

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES	Jul. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the quarter and year to date was computed in accordance with ASC 740-270 "Income Taxes - Interim Reporting." Under this method, losses from jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance has been provided have not been included in the amount to which the ASC 740-270 rate was applied. 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, 2024 and July 31, 2023, income tax expense was $15.0 million and $107.9 million, respectively. The $92.9 million net decrease in income tax expense was primarily attributable to the following: •A $48.1 million decrease related to the recognition of deferred tax assets from onshoring certain non-U.S. intangible property; •A $38.0 million decrease related to changes in the mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions, including jurisdictions for which valuation allowances have been recorded, as well as the timing of recognition of the related tax expense under ASC 740-270; •An $8.3 million decrease related to prior year tax returns and audits; •A $0.7 million increase related to nondeductible goodwill, which reflects the difference in nondeductible goodwill associated with the Delta Divestiture in comparison to the Tama Divestiture; and •A $0.8 million increase related to other miscellaneous items.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income tax.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Net sales	$ 1,454.2	$ 1,330.3	$ 4,031.0	$ 3,910.2
Cost of products sold	1,163.8	1,023.3	3,248.9	3,039.8
Gross profit	290.4	307.0	782.1	870.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses	164.0	135.7	477.0	412.3
Acquisition and integration related costs	2.0	3.4	16.1	15.5
Restructuring charges	2.7	8.7	1.6	13.5
Non-cash asset impairment charges	0.2	1.6	1.9	3.4
(Gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net	(3.4)	1.7	(6.4)	(3.3)
(Gain) loss on disposal of businesses, net	(46.1)	0.3	(46.1)	(64.1)
Operating profit	171.0	155.6	338.0	493.1
Interest expense, net	41.3	25.3	95.7	71.5
Other expense, net	0.8	3.4	9.5	9.6
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net	128.9	126.9	232.8	412.0
Income tax expense	36.2	31.1	15.0	107.9
Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax	(0.9)	(0.9)	(2.1)	(1.7)
Net income	93.6	96.7	219.9	305.8
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6.5)	(6.4)	(21.2)	(14.4)
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	$ 87.1	$ 90.3	$ 198.7	$ 291.4
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)	$ 1.51	$ 1.57	$ 3.45	$ 5.03
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share)	$ 1.50	$ 1.55	$ 3.44	$ 4.99
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	25,821,732	25,473,454	25,718,597	25,632,486
Diluted (in shares)	26,099,557	25,994,272	25,881,593	25,989,091
Cash dividends declared per common share:
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.50	$ 1.56	$ 1.50
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)	2.26	2.35	5.16	7.54
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders (in usd per share)	$ 2.26	$ 2.35	$ 5.16	$ 7.54
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	21,331,127	21,339,943	21,331,127	21,519,665
Diluted (in shares)	21,331,127	21,339,943	21,331,127	21,519,665
Cash dividends declared per common share:
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.78	$ 0.75	$ 2.33	$ 2.24

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

The components of net periodic pension cost include the following:


	Three Months Ended July 31,				Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Service cost	$	1.7	$	2.0	$	5.1	$	6.0
Interest cost	8.6		8.8		25.9		26.2
Expected return on plan assets	(10.8)		(9.8)		(32.3)		(29.2)
Amortization of prior service benefit	—		(0.1)		(0.2)		(0.3)
Recognized net actuarial gain	(0.2)		(0.5)		(0.7)		(1.6)
Net periodic pension (benefit) cost	$	(0.7)	$	0.4	$	(2.2)	$	1.1

The Company expects to make employer contributions of $8.0 million, including benefits paid directly by the Company, during 2024.

The components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic post-retirement benefit, other than the service cost components, are included in the line item “Other expense, net” in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	7
Number of reportable segment	3

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 1,454.2	$ 1,330.3	$ 4,031.0	$ 3,910.2
Global Industrial Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	846.0	761.8	2,337.4	2,215.8
Paper Packaging & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	603.6	563.9	1,679.0	1,678.9
Land Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	4.6	4.6	14.6	15.5
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	895.2	834.5	2,516.5	2,481.8
United States \| Global Industrial Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	298.2	277.3	853.5	818.7
United States \| Paper Packaging & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	592.4	552.6	1,648.4	1,647.6
United States \| Land Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	4.6	4.6	14.6	15.5
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	381.3	349.2	1,031.4	1,002.1
Europe, Middle East and Africa \| Global Industrial Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	381.3	349.2	1,031.4	1,002.1
Europe, Middle East and Africa \| Paper Packaging & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Europe, Middle East and Africa \| Land Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Asia Pacific and Other Americas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	177.7	146.6	483.1	426.3
Asia Pacific and Other Americas \| Global Industrial Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	166.5	135.3	452.5	395.0
Asia Pacific and Other Americas \| Paper Packaging & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	11.2	11.3	30.6	31.3
Asia Pacific and Other Americas \| Land Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 0.0	$ 0.0	$ 0.0	$ 0.0

- Definition

Amount, including tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value-added and excise.

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

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, 2024 and October 31, 2023:


	July 31, 2024
	Assets								Liabilities
(in millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Interest rate derivatives	$	—	$	45.3	$	—	$	45.3	$	—	$	(9.7)	$	—	$	(9.7)
Foreign exchange hedges	—		0.1		—		0.1		—		(0.6)		—		(0.6)
Insurance annuity	—		—		19.3		19.3		—		—		—		—
Cross currency swap	—		18.3		—		18.3		—		(4.3)		—		(4.3)

	October 31, 2023
	Assets								Liabilities
(in millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Interest rate derivatives	$	—	$	78.4	$	—	$	78.4	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Foreign exchange hedges	—		0.1		—		0.1		—		(0.1)		—		(0.1)
Insurance annuity	—		—		18.8		18.8		—		—		—		—
Cross currency swap	—		18.9		—		18.9		—		—		—		—

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, current liabilities and short-term borrowings as of July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these items and are not included in this table.

Interest Rate Derivatives

As of July 31, 2024, the Company has various interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $1,400.0 million ($1,300.0 million as of October 31, 2023), maturing between March 1, 2027 and July 16, 2029. 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 fixed interest rate of 2.97%. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the 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 is 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 SOFR and interest paid based upon a designated fixed rate over the life of the swap agreements.

Gains reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $8.4 million and $8.2 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Gains reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $27.0 million and $19.5 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. A derivative gain of $23.4 million, based upon interest rates at July 31, 2024, 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, 2024, and October 31, 2023, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts in the notional amount of $101.5 million and $66.0 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, 2024, and 2023, the Company recorded realized losses of $0.8 million and $0.0 million, respectively, under fair value contracts in other expense, net. For the nine months ended July 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company recorded realized gains of $2.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, under fair value contracts in other expense, net.

For the three months ended July 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company recorded unrealized net gains (losses) of $(0.1) million and $0.8 million, respectively, in other expense, net. For the nine months ended July 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company recorded unrealized net gains (losses) of $(0.5) million and $0.7 million, respectively, 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. As of July 31, 2024, the Company has various cross currency interest rate swaps that synthetically swap $447.6 million ($319.3 million as of October 31, 2023) of U.S. fixed rate debt to Euro denominated fixed rate debt. The Company receives a weighted average rate of 1.27% on these swaps. These agreements are designated as either net investment hedges or cash flow hedges for accounting purposes and will mature between August 10, 2026 and November 3, 2028.

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, 2024 and 2023, gains recorded in interest expense, net under the cross currency swap agreements were $1.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively. For the nine months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, gains recorded in interest expense, net under the cross currency swap agreements were $5.0 million and $3.8 million, respectively.

Other Financial Instruments

The fair values of the Company’s 2022 Credit Agreement, the 2023 Credit Agreement, the U.S. RFA, and the European RFA do not materially differ from carrying value as the Company’s cost of borrowing is variable and approximates current borrowing rates. The fair values of the Company’s long-term obligations are estimated based on either the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or the current interest rates offered for the debt of the same remaining maturities, which are considered level 2 inputs in accordance with ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.”

EARNINGS PER SHARE

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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 July 31,				Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	$	87.1	$	90.3	$	198.7	$	291.4
Cash dividends	(30.1)		(28.8)		(89.8)		(86.7)
Undistributed earnings attributable to Greif, Inc.	$	57.0	$	61.5	$	108.9	$	204.7

The Class A Common Stock has no voting rights unless four quarterly cumulative dividends upon the Class A Common Stock are in arrears. The Class B Common Stock has full voting rights. There is no cumulative voting for the election of directors.

The following table summarizes the shares of the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock as of the specified dates:


	Authorized Shares	Issued Shares	Outstanding Shares	Treasury Shares
July 31, 2024
Class A Common Stock	128,000,000	42,281,920	25,847,868	16,434,052
Class B Common Stock	69,120,000	34,560,000	21,331,127	13,228,873

October 31, 2023
Class A Common Stock	128,000,000	42,281,920	25,474,254	16,807,666
Class B Common Stock	69,120,000	34,560,000	21,331,127	13,228,873

The following is a reconciliation of the shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share:


	Three Months Ended July 31,		Nine Months Ended July 31,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
Class A Common Stock:
Basic shares	25,821,732	25,473,454	25,718,597	25,632,486
Assumed conversion of restricted shares	277,825	520,818	162,996	356,605
Diluted shares	26,099,557	25,994,272	25,881,593	25,989,091
Class B Common Stock:
Basic and diluted shares	21,331,127	21,339,943	21,331,127	21,519,665