Clarcor (CLC) 10-Q 17 Jun 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	Jun. 13, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CLARCOR INC.
Entity Central Index Key	20,740
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-03
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	May 28, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		48,760,707

Consolidated Condensed Statemen

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 364,968	$ 399,799	$ 681,240	$ 750,922
Cost of sales	243,107	266,189	458,478	504,337
Gross profit	121,861	133,610	222,762	246,585
Selling and administrative expenses	68,077	74,667	137,019	148,449
Operating profit	53,784	58,943	85,743	98,136
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(1,869)	(1,556)	(3,981)	(2,627)
Interest income	130	90	259	231
Other, net	26,934	(422)	27,448	(538)
Total other income (expense)	25,195	(1,888)	23,726	(2,934)
Earnings before income taxes	78,979	57,055	109,469	95,202
Provision for income taxes	25,608	18,482	34,908	29,892
Net earnings	53,371	38,573	74,561	65,310
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(17)	(76)	(44)	(104)
Net earnings attributable to CLARCOR Inc.	$ 53,354	$ 38,497	$ 74,517	$ 65,206
Net earnings per share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.10	$ 0.77	$ 1.53	$ 1.30
Net earnings per share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.09	$ 0.76	$ 1.52	$ 1.28
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)	48,714,109	50,209,215	48,758,579	50,232,565
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	49,153,624	50,791,198	49,128,974	50,791,840
Dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22	$ 0.20	$ 0.44	$ 0.4

Consolidated Condensed Stateme3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 53,371	$ 38,573	$ 74,561	$ 65,310
Other comprehensive income:
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability adjustments, net of deferred taxes of $(399), $(335), $(637) and $(597), respectively	525	525	1,004	1,124
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	8,812	(5,720)	(3,124)	(22,334)
Comprehensive earnings	62,708	33,378	72,441	44,100
Comprehensive earnings attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	(14)	(50)	41	(18)
Comprehensive earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	12	0	155
Comprehensive earnings attributable to CLARCOR Inc.	$ 62,694	$ 33,340	$ 72,482	$ 44,237

Consolidated Condensed Stateme4

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Earnings Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Deferred taxes	$ (399)	$ (335)	$ (637)	$ (597)

Consolidated Condensed Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 117,599	$ 101,529
Accounts receivable, less allowance for losses of $12,846 and $14,765, respectively	251,177	258,280
Inventories	253,857	274,825
Income taxes receivable	0	3,781
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18,859	26,380
Total current assets	641,492	664,795
Property, plant and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $296,676 and $286,335, respectively	298,712	301,019
Asset held for sale	533	533
Goodwill	511,483	506,265
Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	323,946	329,155
Deferred income taxes	3,535	3,651
Other noncurrent assets	10,256	13,038
Total assets	1,789,957	1,818,456
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	12,771	7,788
Accounts payable	85,930	87,546
Accrued liabilities	87,970	106,410
Income taxes payable	9,098	1,956
Total current liabilities	195,769	203,700
Long-term debt, less current portion	329,795	397,368
Long-term pension and postretirement healthcare benefits liabilities	30,412	31,577
Deferred income taxes	75,443	64,908
Other long-term liabilities	14,452	10,438
Total liabilities	645,871	707,991
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Capital stock	48,752	49,111
Capital in excess of par value	9,654	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(90,172)	(88,052)
Retained earnings	1,175,169	1,148,510
Total CLARCOR Inc. equity	1,143,403	1,109,569
Noncontrolling interests	683	896
Total shareholders' equity	1,144,086	1,110,465
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,789,957	$ 1,818,456

Consolidated Condensed Balance6

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for losses	$ 12,846	$ 14,765
Accumulated depreciation	$ 296,676	$ 286,335

Consolidated Condensed Stateme7

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 74,561	$ 65,310
Depreciation	16,799	15,583
Amortization	12,395	12,523
Other noncash items	221	104
Net loss (gain) on disposition of assets	769	(1,418)
Stock-based compensation expense	4,335	6,994
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(923)	(995)
Change in assets and liabilities	47,819	(30,871)
Net cash provided by operating activities	155,976	67,230
Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash	(165)	0
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(19,166)	(20,881)
Additions to plant assets	(12,415)	(37,992)
Proceeds from disposition of plant assets	257	4,792
Investment in affiliates	0	(525)
Net cash used in investing activities	(31,489)	(54,606)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net (payments) borrowings on revolving credit facility	(60,000)	15,000
Payments on term loan facility	(2,500)	0
Payments on long-term debt	(146)	(8,536)
Sale of capital stock under stock option and employee purchase plans	16,083	5,360
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest	0	(1,239)
Payments for repurchase of common stock	(38,211)	(16,110)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	923	995
Dividend paid to noncontrolling interests	(172)	(206)
Cash dividends paid	(21,503)	(20,124)
Net cash used in financing activities	(105,526)	(24,860)
Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(2,891)	9
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	16,070	(12,227)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	101,529	94,064
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	117,599	81,837
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	3,103	2,478
Income taxes, net of refunds	$ 11,921	$ 26,505

Basis of Presentation and Signi

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation CLARCOR Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “CLARCOR”) is a global provider of filtration products, filtration systems and services, and consumer and industrial packaging products. As discussed further in Note 15 , the Company had three reportable segments: Engine/Mobile Filtration, Industrial/Environmental Filtration and Packaging. On June 27, 2015, the Company completed the disposition of J.L. Clark, Inc. ("J.L. Clark"), which was the sole operating company within the Company's Packaging segment. The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements include all domestic and foreign subsidiaries that were more than 50% owned and controlled as of each respective reporting period presented. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company's fiscal year-end is the Saturday closest to November 30, typically resulting in a fifty-two week year, but occasionally giving rise to an additional week, resulting in a fifty-three week year. The Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings, the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Earnings and the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the periods ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 and the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of May 28, 2016 prepared by the Company are unaudited. The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared on the same basis as those in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 28, 2015 (“ 2015 Form 10-K”). The November 28, 2015 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet data was derived from the Company’s year-end audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the 2015 Form 10-K but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows have been made. The results of operations for the period ended May 28, 2016 , are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in the 2015 Form 10-K. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased and that are readily saleable are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. Restricted cash represents funds held in escrow and cash balances held by German banks as collateral for certain guarantees of overseas subsidiaries. Restricted cash classified as current corresponds to funds held in escrow that will be used within one year or guarantees that expire within one year. The Company had $1,353 and $1,294 of noncurrent restricted cash recorded in Other noncurrent assets as of May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 , respectively, corresponding to guarantees and escrow agreements that expire longer than one year from the dates of the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market primarily determined on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method of inventory costing, which approximates current cost. Inventories are summarized as follows: May 28, November 28, Raw materials $ 97,671 $ 99,129 Work in process 34,678 43,907 Finished products 121,508 131,789 Inventories $ 253,857 $ 274,825 Property, Plant and Equipment Plant assets classified as held for sale are initially measured at the lesser of the assets' carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell. Gains or losses are recognized for any subsequent changes in the fair value less cost to sell; however, gains are only recognized to the extent of cumulative losses previously recognized. Plant assets classified as Assets held for sale are not depreciated. At May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 , property, plant and equipment of $533 related to property held in Rockford, Illinois was classified as an Asset held for sale. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 are as follows: Pension Benefits Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance at February 27, 2016, net of tax $ (35,524 ) $ (63,985 ) $ (99,509 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications and tax 22 8,812 8,834 Tax benefit (8 ) — (8 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax 14 8,812 8,826 Reclassifications, before tax 902 (a) — 902 Tax expense (391 ) — (391 ) Reclassifications, net of tax 511 — 511 Other comprehensive income, net of tax 525 8,812 9,337 Balance at May 28, 2016, net of tax $ (34,999 ) $ (55,173 ) $ (90,172 ) Balance at November 28, 2015, net of tax $ (36,003 ) $ (52,049 ) $ (88,052 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications and tax (163 ) (3,124 ) (3,287 ) Tax benefit 59 — 59 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax (104 ) (3,124 ) (3,228 ) Reclassifications, before tax 1,804 (a) — 1,804 Tax expense (696 ) — (696 ) Reclassifications, net of tax 1,108 — 1,108 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,004 (3,124 ) (2,120 ) Balance at May 28, 2016, net of tax $ (34,999 ) $ (55,173 ) $ (90,172 ) ___________ (a) Includes amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost (see Note 10 ) that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to selling and administrative expenses. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company is exposed to various market risks that arise from transactions entered into in the normal course of business, including market risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates. The Company may make use of derivative instruments to manage certain such risks, including derivatives designated as accounting hedges and/or those utilized as economic hedges which are not designated as accounting hedges. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. All derivatives are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Each derivative is designated as either a fair value hedge or remains undesignated. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as fair value hedges are recognized currently in net income. These changes are offset in net income to the extent the hedge was effective by fair value changes related to the risk being hedged on the hedged item. Changes in fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in net income. All ineffective changes in derivative fair values are recognized currently in net income. The Company formally documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedge transaction is no longer likely to occur, the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, the hedge accounting discussed above is discontinued. Further information related to derivatives and hedging activities is included in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. New Accounting Guidance In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." The purpose of ASU 2014-09 is to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments in ASU 2014-09 require a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within that period, beginning after December 15, 2016 (fiscal year 2018 for the Company). Subsequently, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Deferral of the Effective Date," that moves the effective date out one year (fiscal 2019 for the Company). In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, "Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)," which clarifies the guidance in determining revenue recognition as principal versus agent. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, "Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing," which provides guidance in accounting for immaterial performance obligations and shipping and handling. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, "Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients," which provides clarification on assessing the collectability criterion, presentation of sales taxes, measurement date for noncash consideration and completed contracts at transition. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt ASU 2014-09 and the related amendments and early adoption of one year prior to the required effective date is permitted. The Company has not yet determined the potential effects of the adoption of ASU 2014-09, ASU 2015-14, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10, and ASU 2016-12 on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs," which requires that debt issue costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the amount of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts and premiums. Amortization of such costs is still reported as interest expense. ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2015 (fiscal year 2017 for the Company), but early adoption is allowed. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issue Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements." ASU 2015-15 supplements the requirements of ASU 2015-03 by allowing an entity to defer and present debt issue costs related to a line of credit arrangement as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred costs ratably over the term of the line of credit arrangement. The Company has not yet determined in which period it will adopt the new guidance. Upon adoption, long-term debt issuance costs will be reclassified from other long-term assets to long-term debt on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory." Topic 330, Inventory, currently requires an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost or market, with market value represented by replacement cost, net realizable value or net realizable value less a normal profit margin. The amendments in ASU 2015-11 require an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within that period, beginning after December 15, 2016 (fiscal year 2018 for the Company). The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases," which amends leasing guidance by requiring companies to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all operating and capital (finance) leases with lease terms of greater than twelve months. The lease liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. The lease asset will be based on the lease liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs. For income statement purposes, leases will continue to be classified as operating or capital (finance), with lease expense in both cases calculated substantially the same as under the prior leasing guidance. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 (fiscal year 2020 for the Company), and early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet determined the potential effects of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and classification in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2016 (fiscal year 2018 for the Company). The Company has not yet determined the potential effects of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Business Acquisitions and Nonco

Business Acquisitions and Noncontrolling Interests	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions and Noncontrolling Interests	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Business Acquisitions FibeRio On March 7, 2016 , the Company acquired certain assets of FibeRio Technology Corporation (“FibeRio”), a technology company focused on the research, development and commercialization of performance fabric and filtration media, for a purchase price of approximately $11,918 consisting of $8,031 in cash and $3,887 in contingent earn-out liability. The assets acquired and the activities of FibeRio are in the process of being merged into the Company's Innovation Center, located near the Company's headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, which supports the Company's global growth and innovation activities including research and development. A preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired was made based on available information and incorporating management’s best estimates. Assets acquired in the transaction were recorded at their estimated acquisition-date fair values, consisting primarily of $5,300 of in-process research and development, $3,300 of machinery and equipment, and $3,318 of goodwill. The assets of FibeRio were acquired primarily to expand the Company's capabilities in filtration media research and product development. Goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition, which is deductible for tax purposes, represents the estimate future value of such opportunities. A contingent liability for a potential earn-out payment to the former owners, based on sales of products generated by or through processes utilizing FibeRio's technology during the five years subsequent to the acquisition date, was initially recorded at its acquisition-date estimated fair value of $3,887 which is included in Other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet at May 28, 2016 . The Company is currently in the process of finalizing the valuations of all assets acquired. The Company expects to finalize the purchase price allocation within one year of the purchase date. TDC On January 29, 2016, the Company acquired certain assets of TDC Filter Manufacturing, Inc. (“TDC”), a manufacturer and supplier of pleated filter bags, dust collection cartridges and gas turbine air filters, for a purchase price of approximately $11,268 . The operations of TDC have been merged into the Company's CLARCOR Industrial Air business, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, which is part of the Company's Industrial/Environmental Filtration segment. A preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired was made based on available information and incorporating management’s best estimates. Assets acquired in the transaction were recorded at their estimated acquisition-date fair values, consisting primarily of $3,200 of customer relationships, $2,551 of inventory, $1,959 of machinery and equipment, and $3,408 of goodwill. The assets of TDC were acquired primarily to expand the Company’s product line and distribution channels within its target industrial air filtration markets. Goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition, which is deductible for tax purposes, represents the estimated future value of such opportunities. The Company is currently in the process of finalizing the valuations of all assets acquired. The Company expects to finalize the purchase price allocation within one year of the purchase date. Filter Resources On December 17, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Filter Resources, Inc., Filtration, Inc. and Fabrication Specialties, Inc. (collectively, "Filter Resources"). The purchase price for Filter Resources was approximately $21,861 , which the Company funded with borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. The Company assumed long-term debt of the business of $1,250 , which was immediately repaid in connection with the closing. Filter Resources has operating facilities located in the Texas gulf coast and Louisiana region, with approximately 75 total employees. The business is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of filtration products for petrochemical, refinery, pipeline and other industrial applications. The operations of Filter Resources have been merged into the Company's PECOFacet group of companies, headquartered in Mineral Wells, Texas. Its results are included as part of the Company's Industrial/Environmental Filtration segment from the date of acquisition. A contingent liability for a potential earn-out payment to the former owners, based on adjusted earnings from certain capital projects, was initially recorded at its acquisition-date estimated fair value of $1,154 and is being accreted to its face value of $1,350 ratably through the conclusion of the earn-out period in 2016. The earn-out period will expire in 2016 and the Company determined that the estimated fair value of the contingent liability for a potential earn-out payment was $6 as of May 28, 2016 . The reduction to the contingent liability was offset as a reduction of Selling and administrative expenses and interest expense in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. The remaining contingent liability of $6 is included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet at May 28, 2016 . An allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was made based on available information and incorporating management's best estimates. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction were recorded at their estimated acquisition-date fair values, while transaction costs associated with the acquisition were expensed as incurred. The allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized as of November 30, 2015. The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition of Filter Resources: Accounts receivable $ 3,180 Inventories 2,042 Other current assets 118 Property, plant and equipment 574 Goodwill 11,938 Intangible assets 10,880 Total assets acquired 28,732 Current liabilities 2,670 Noncurrent liabilities 4,201 Net assets acquired $ 21,861 Filter Resources was acquired primarily to expand the Company's access to petrochemical and refinery customers, particularly in the U.S. gulf coast region. Goodwill of $11,938 recorded in connection with the acquisition, which is not deductible for tax purposes, represents the estimated value of such future opportunities. A summary of the intangible assets acquired is shown in the following table: Estimated Weighted average Amortization Identifiable intangible assets Value Useful life Method Customer relationships $ 10,800 15 years Straight-line Trademarks 80 1 year Straight-line $ 10,880 Net sales and operating profit for Filter Resources for the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 (which, in the case of the six month period ended May 30, 2015 , includes the period from December 17, 2014 to May 30, 2015) were as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Net sales $ 6,348 $ 5,134 $ 11,899 $ 9,182 Operating profit 988 410 1,390 686 Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interests changed as follows during the six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : Six Months Ended May 28, 2016 May 30, 2015 Redeemable Non-Redeemable Redeemable Non-Redeemable Noncontrolling interests at beginning of period $ — $ 896 $ 1,587 $ 1,043 Noncontrolling interests (loss) earnings — 44 (19 ) 123 Purchase of noncontrolling interests — — (1,432 ) — Foreign currency translation — (85 ) (136 ) (105 ) Dividend — (172 ) — (206 ) Noncontrolling interests at end of period $ — $ 683 $ — $ 855 Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In March 2007 , the Company acquired an 80% ownership share in Sinfa SA (“SINFA”), a manufacturer of automotive and heavy-duty engine filters based in Casablanca, Morocco, which is included in the Engine/Mobile Filtration segment. As part of the purchase agreement, the Company and the noncontrolling owners each had the option to require the purchase of the remaining 20% ownership share by the Company after December 31, 2012 . During the three month period ended May 30, 2015, the Company exercised its option and acquired the remaining 20% ownership share for approximately $1,239 , following which SINFA became a wholly owned subsidiary. The difference between the amount paid and the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest was recorded to Retained earnings in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

Business Dispositions

Business Dispositions	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Business Dispositions	BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS J.L. Clark On June 27, 2015, the Company sold 100% of the outstanding shares of J.L. Clark to CC Industries, Inc. ("CCI"), an affiliate of Chicago-based Henry Crown and Company, for $45,232 in cash (cash from CCI of $47,848 at closing, net of $745 cash divested and a post-closing adjustment of $1,871 related to the amount of working capital as of the closing date, as provided in the purchase agreement). Headquartered in Rockford, Illinois and with manufacturing facilities in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, J.L. Clark designs and manufactures specialty metal and plastic packaging for a variety of consumer products customers. Prior to its divestiture, J.L. Clark was the sole operating company within the Company's Packaging segment. The sale of J.L. Clark is consistent with the Company's strategic focus on being a global provider of filtration products, systems and services. Net sales and operating profit attributable to J.L. Clark for the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 were as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Net sales $ — $ 19,833 $ — $ 35,582 Operating profit — 1,775 — 2,214

Goodwill and Acquired Intangibl

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets	GOODWILL AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS All goodwill is stated on a gross basis, as the Company has not recorded any impairment charges against goodwill. The following table reconciles the activity for goodwill by segment for the six months ended May 28, 2016 : Engine/Mobile Filtration Industrial/ Environmental Filtration Corporate Total Goodwill at beginning of year $ 207,537 $ 298,728 $ — $ 506,265 Acquisition — 3,408 3,318 6,726 Currency translation adjustments 6 (1,514 ) — (1,508 ) Goodwill at end of period $ 207,543 $ 300,622 $ 3,318 $ 511,483 The following table summarizes acquired intangibles by segment. Other acquired intangibles include parts manufacturer regulatory approvals, developed technology, patents and non-compete agreements: Engine/Mobile Filtration Industrial/ Environmental Filtration Corporate Total May 28, 2016 Indefinite Lived Intangibles: Trademarks - indefinite lived $ 783 $ 74,867 $ — $ 75,650 Finite Lived Intangibles: Trademarks, gross - finite lived $ 278 $ 568 $ — $ 846 Accumulated amortization (139 ) (442 ) — (581 ) Trademarks, net - finite lived $ 139 $ 126 $ — $ 265 Customer relationships, gross $ 139,445 $ 131,968 $ — $ 271,413 Accumulated amortization (23,963 ) (43,791 ) — (67,754 ) Customer relationships, net $ 115,482 $ 88,177 $ — $ 203,659 Other acquired intangibles, gross $ 11,243 $ 60,453 $ 5,300 $ 76,996 Accumulated amortization (2,535 ) (30,089 ) — (32,624 ) Other acquired intangibles, net $ 8,708 $ 30,364 $ 5,300 $ 44,372 Total finite lived intangible assets, net $ 124,329 $ 118,667 $ 5,300 $ 248,296 Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization $ 125,112 $ 193,534 $ 5,300 $ 323,946 The following table summarizes estimated amortization expense: Fiscal year 2016 $ 24,826 Fiscal year 2017 24,689 Fiscal year 2018 24,026 Fiscal year 2019 23,818 Fiscal year 2020 23,526 Amortization expense for the six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 was $12,395 and $12,523 , respectively.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Measurements The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value as discussed throughout the notes to its quarterly and annual financial statements. Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability, an exit price, in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value measurements are categorized in a hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques. Observable inputs are the highest level and reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs are the lowest level and reflect internally developed market assumptions. The Company classifies fair value measurements by the following hierarchy: • Level 1 – Quoted active market prices for identical assets • Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs, such as quoted prices for similar (but not identical) instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets which are not active and model determined valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets • Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs, such as model determined valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable Assets or liabilities that have recurring fair value measurements are shown below: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 May 28, 2016 Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets Mutual fund investments - equities $ 305 $ 305 $ — $ — Mutual fund investments - bonds 332 332 — — Cash and equivalents 14 14 — — Total restricted trust $ 651 $ 651 $ — $ — FibeRio contingent earn-out, included in Other long-term liabilities $ 3,887 $ — $ — $ 3,887 Filter Resources contingent earn-out, included in Accrued liabilities $ 6 $ — $ — $ 6 Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 262 $ — $ 262 $ — Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities $ 120 $ — $ 120 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 November 28, 2015 Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets Mutual fund investments - equities $ 352 $ 352 $ — $ — Mutual fund investments - bonds 363 363 — — Cash and equivalents 14 14 — — Total restricted trust $ 729 $ 729 $ — $ — Filter Resources contingent earn-out, included in Accrued liabilities $ 1,285 $ — $ — $ 1,285 Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 418 $ — $ 418 $ — Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities $ 40 $ — $ 40 $ — There were no changes in the fair value determination methods or significant assumptions used in those methods during the six months ended May 28, 2016 . There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 and there were no transfers into or out of Level 3 during the six months ended May 28, 2016 . The Company's policy is to recognize transfers on the actual date of transfer. The restricted trust, which is used to fund certain payments for the Company’s U.S. combined nonqualified pension plans, consists of actively traded equity and bond funds. The Company is liable for a contingent earn-out established in connection with the acquisition of FibeRio on March 7, 2016 . This earn-out, which is payable to the former owners of FibeRio, has been recorded at its estimated fair-value of $3,887 , in Other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. The contingent liability for the earn-out will continue to be accounted for and measured at fair value through the end of the earn-out period five years from the acquisition date. The fair value measurement of the earn-out payment is based on an option pricing approach, which represent significant inputs not observed in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. The Company is liable for a contingent earn-out established in connection with the acquisition of Filter Resources on December 17, 2014 . This earn-out, which is payable to the former owners of Filter Resources, has been recorded at its estimated fair-value of $6 , in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. The contingent liability for the earn-out will continue to be accounted for and measured at fair value until the contingency is settled during the Company's fiscal year 2016. The fair value measurement of the earn-out payment is based on estimated adjusted earnings from certain capital projects, which represent significant inputs not observed in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. The Company is liable for a contingent earn-out established in connection with the acquisition of TransWeb on December 29, 2010 . This earn-out, which is payable to one of the former owners of TransWeb, had an acquisition-date estimated fair value of $1,018 , which was recorded as an other long-term liability at that time. The contingent liability for the earn-out payment will continue to be accounted for and measured at fair value until the contingency is settled during fiscal year 2016 . The fair value measurement of the contingent earn-out payment is based primarily on 2014 and 2015 TransWeb adjusted earnings, which represent significant inputs not observed in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. The contingent consideration payment is revalued to its current fair value at each reporting date. The fair value of the TransWeb contingent earn-out payment was $0 at May 28, 2016 and at November 28, 2015 , based on the adjusted earnings of TransWeb. Fair Values of Financial Instruments The fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, which are cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, the restricted trust, derivative instruments and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximated the carrying values of those financial instruments at both May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 . An expected present value technique is used to estimate the fair value of long-term debt, using a model that discounts future principal and interest payments at interest rates available to the Company at the end of the period for similar debt of the same maturity. A fair value estimate of $340,891 and $403,821 for long-term debt at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 , respectively, is based on a Level 2 measurement using the current interest rates available to the Company for debt with similar remaining maturities. The carrying value for the long-term debt at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 is $342,566 and $405,156 , respectively. See Note 6 for information related to the fair value of hedging instruments.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING The Company is exposed to various market risks that arise from transactions entered into in the normal course of business. The Company selectively uses derivative instruments to manage certain such risks, including market risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. A description of each type of derivative utilized by the Company to manage risk is included below. In addition, refer to Note 5 for information related to the fair value measurements utilized by the Company for each derivative type. The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging. The Company formally documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value and classified based on the instrument's maturity date. The total notional amount of derivatives outstanding at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 was $41,798 and $48,797 respectively, which consists of undesignated derivative instruments to manage translational foreign exchange risk related to inter-company advances, and derivatives designated as fair value hedges to manage the risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on certain firm sales commitments expected to be settled at future dates. The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 : May 28, 2016 November 28, 2015 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 59 $ 263 Unrecognized firm sales commitments 209 — Total designated $ 268 $ 263 Not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts 203 155 Total not designated $ 203 $ 155 Total derivatives $ 471 $ 418 Accrued liabilities Designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 85 $ — Unrecognized firm sales commitments — 384 Total designated $ 85 $ 384 Not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts 35 40 Total not designated $ 35 $ 40 Total derivatives $ 120 $ 424 The following table presents the amounts of income (expense) from derivative instruments affecting the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings for the six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : May 28, 2016 May 30, 2015 Fair value hedges Foreign exchange contracts - Selling and administrative expenses $ (565 ) $ 19 Unrecognized firm sales commitments - Selling and administrative expenses 593 (51 ) Total designated $ 28 $ (32 ) Not designated as hedges Foreign exchange contracts - Selling and administrative expenses $ (484 ) $ 74 Foreign exchange contracts - Other, net 2,672 (158 ) Total not designated $ 2,188 $ (84 ) Fair Value Hedges The Company is exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on certain unrecognized firm sales commitments expected to be settled at future dates. The Company may use foreign currency forward contracts to manage certain such risks. The Company designates each such contract as a fair value hedge from the date the firm sales commitment and derivative contract are entered into through the date the related sale occurs, at which point the foreign currency forward contract is de-designated as a fair value hedging instrument. All realized and unrealized gains or losses on such foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in income as incurred. Changes in the fair value of the related unrecognized firm sales commitments that arise due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates are also reflected in income and as an asset or liability on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The total notional amount of foreign currency contracts designated as fair value hedges outstanding at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 was $4,040 and $5,326 , respectively. The cash flows associated with the periodic settlement of the Company's fair value hedges are reflected as a component of Cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows. Undesignated Derivative Instruments The Company is exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on certain inter-company advances. The Company may use foreign currency forward contracts to manage certain such risks. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging. These undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as an asset or liability on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets and all realized and unrealized gains or losses on such foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in Other, net on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings as incurred. The Company intends to settle the underlying inter-company advances in cash, therefore gains and losses on translation of the inter-company advances are also recognized in Other, net on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings as incurred. The cash flows associated with the periodic settlement of the Company's undesignated derivative instruments are reflected as a component of Cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows. The total notional amount of such foreign currency contracts not designated as hedging instruments outstanding as of May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 was $37,489 and $36,259 , respectively. During the six months ended May 28, 2016 , the Company recorded realized and unrealized gains of $2,672 on such forward currency contracts and losses of $2,686 on translation of the underlying inter-company advances. During the six months ended May 30, 2015 , the Company recorded realized and unrealized losses of $158 on such forward currency contracts and losses of $667 on translation of the underlying inter-company advances. Additionally, the total notional amount of foreign currency contracts de-designated as fair value hedges outstanding at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 was $269 and $7,212 , respectively. Counterparty credit risk By using derivative instruments to manage certain of its risk exposures, the Company is subject, from time to time, to credit risk and market risk on such derivative instruments. Credit risk arises from the potential failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative instrument. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is positive, the counterparty owes the Company, which creates credit risk for the Company. The Company mitigates this credit risk by entering into transactions with only creditworthy counterparties. Market risk arises from the potential adverse effects on the value of the derivative that result from changes in foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates, depending on the nature of the derivative. The Company mitigates this market risk by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degrees of market risk that may be undertaken.

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	ACCRUED LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 were as follows: May 28, November 28, Accrued salaries, wages and commissions $ 16,112 $ 16,498 Compensated absences 8,797 8,672 Accrued insurance liabilities 9,921 9,928 Warranties 6,754 7,870 Customer deposits 16,519 25,036 Other accrued liabilities 29,867 38,406 Accrued liabilities $ 87,970 $ 106,410 The Company had letters of credit totaling $17,903 and $24,581 as of May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 , respectively, issued to various government agencies, primarily related to industrial revenue bonds, and to insurance companies and other commercial entities in support of its obligations. The Company believes that no payments will be required resulting from these obligations. In the ordinary course of business, the Company also provides routine indemnifications and other guarantees whose terms range in duration and are often not explicitly defined. The Company does not believe these will have a material impact on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company. Warranties Warranties are recorded as a liability on the balance sheet and as charges to current expense for estimated normal warranty costs and, if applicable, for specific performance issues known to exist on products already sold. The expenses estimated to be incurred are provided at the time of sale, or when a claim arises, and adjusted as needed, based primarily upon experience. Changes in the Company’s warranty accrual are as follows: Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, Warranty accrual at beginning of period $ 7,870 $ 9,405 Warranty accrual added through business acquisitions — 100 Accruals for warranties issued during the period 564 827 Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (870 ) (508 ) Settlements made during the period (746 ) (1,090 ) Other adjustments, including currency translation (64 ) (139 ) Warranty accrual at end of period $ 6,754 $ 8,595

Restructuring

Restructuring	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring	RESTRUCTURING During the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 , the Company recorded restructuring charges of $1,382 , and $2,141 of which $1,175 and $1,901 , respectively is included in Cost of sales and $207 and $240 , respectively is included in Selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. The restructuring charges in the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 consisted primarily of severance and other employee termination benefits and lease termination costs related to the exit of operating facilities related to efforts to more closely align operating expenses with the Company’s long-term strategic initiatives and macroeconomic business conditions. Substantially all of these costs are expected to be settled in cash. Approximately $1,794 of restructuring charges are included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet at May 28, 2016 , all of which are expected to be paid out in 2016. There were no such restructuring charges during the three and six months ended May 30, 2015 .

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 consisted of the following: May 28, 2016 November 28, 2015 Credit Facility: Revolving Credit Facility $ 137,000 $ 197,000 Term Loans 197,500 200,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds, at weighted average interest rates of 0.66% and 0.30%, respectively, at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 7,410 7,410 Other long-term debt 656 746 Total long-term debt $ 342,566 $ 405,156 Current portion of long-term debt $ 12,771 $ 7,788 Long-term debt, less current portion $ 329,795 $ 397,368 On April 5, 2012 , the Company entered into a five-year multicurrency revolving credit agreement with a group of financial institutions . The Company subsequently entered into credit agreement amendments on November 22, 2013 and on May 1, 2014 to add a term loan facility to the revolving credit agreement, and later to increase the size of the term loan facility. On November 2, 2015 , the Company entered into an amended and restated credit facility, under which the Company may borrow up to $700,000 under a senior credit facility comprised of a $500,000 multicurrency revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") and $200,000 of term loans (the "Term Loans" and together with the Revolving Credit Facility the "Credit Facility"). The Revolving Credit Facility includes a $50,000 swing-line sub-facility, as well as an accordion feature that will allow the Company to increase the Revolving Credit Facility by a total of up to $100,000 , subject to securing additional commitments from existing lenders or new lending institutions. At the Company's election, borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loans bear interest at either (1) a defined base rate, which varies with the highest of the defined prime rate, a specified margin over the federal funds rate, or a specified margin over the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), provided that the defined base rate shall not be less than zero percent, or (2) LIBOR plus an applicable margin determined with reference to the Company's consolidated leverage ratio. Swing line borrowings bear interest at the defined base rate plus an applicable margin. Commitment fees and letter of credit fees are also payable under the Credit Facility . Borrowings under the Credit Facility are unsecured, but are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's material domestic subsidiaries. The amended and restated credit agreement also contains certain covenants customary to such agreements, including covenants that place limits on the Company's ability to incur additional debt, require the Company to maintain minimum levels of interest coverage, and restrict certain changes in ownership, as well as customary events of default. The principal balance outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility is payable in full at maturity on November 1, 2020 . Principal is payable in respect of the Term Loans in quarterly installments based on specified percentages of the initial principal amount of the Term Loans, and the entire outstanding principal balance of the Term Loans is payable in full at maturity on November 1, 2020 . At May 28, 2016 , there was $197,500 of outstanding Term Loans with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 1.69% , there was $137,000 outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 1.85% , and the Company had a remaining borrowing capacity of $355,590 . The Credit Facility includes a $50,000 letter of credit sub-facility, against which $7,410 and $7,521 in letters of credit had been issued at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 , respectively.

Pension and Other Postretiremen

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS The Company provides various retirement benefits, including defined benefit pension plans and postretirement healthcare plans covering certain current and retired employees in the U.S. and abroad. Components of net periodic benefit cost (income) and Company contributions for these plans were as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pension Benefits: Components of net periodic benefit cost (income): Service cost $ 371 $ 534 $ 742 $ 1,069 Interest cost 1,559 1,871 3,119 3,747 Expected return on plan assets (2,588 ) (2,917 ) (5,178 ) (5,843 ) Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost — (1 ) — (2 ) Net actuarial loss 956 966 1,912 1,934 Net periodic benefit cost $ 298 $ 453 $ 595 $ 905 Cash contributions $ 18 $ 117 $ 79 $ 253 Postretirement Healthcare Benefits: Components of net periodic benefit cost (income): Interest cost $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 4 Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost (31 ) (31 ) (62 ) (62 ) Net actuarial gain (23 ) (37 ) (46 ) (74 ) Net periodic benefit income $ (52 ) $ (66 ) $ (104 ) $ (132 ) Cash contributions $ 11 $ 15 $ 22 $ 30 Net periodic benefit expense and obligations related to the Company's pension and post-retirement benefits plans are determined using a number of significant actuarial assumptions, including those related to discount rates, long-term rates of return on pension plan assets and rates of compensation increases. Discount rate assumptions are intended to reflect the rate at which the pension benefit obligations could be effectively settled on the measurement date, taking into account the nature and expected payment timing of the benefit obligations of the plan. Historically, the Company has calculated the projected benefit obligations as well as the interest cost and service cost components of net periodic benefit expense for each domestic plan using a single weighted-average discount rate, rounded to 25 basis points, based on high-quality fixed-income investments currently available (rated Aa or better) and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the benefits (the "single equivalent rate approach"). During 2015, the SEC staff expressed its acceptance for companies applying an alternate approach for measuring the service cost and interest cost components of net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefit plan obligations. This alternate approach uses individual spot rates derived from a high-quality corporate bond yield curve to separately and directly determine service cost and interest cost based on projected benefit cash flows for each future year (the "spot rate approach"), instead of the single equivalent rate approach. Further, the SEC staff stated that it would not object to companies treating the change in approach as a change in estimate. The Company elected to change its estimate in the determination of discount rate assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs effective for fiscal year 2016 for each of its domestic plans, changing from the single equivalent rate approach to the spot rate approach. This change in estimate had no impact on the interest cost and service cost components of net periodic benefit cost in any periods prior to fiscal year 2016, nor does it change the determination of benefit obligations for the plans at future measurement dates. The interest cost and service cost components of each plan's net periodic benefit cost for fiscal year 2016 were determined using spot rates from the Citigroup Pension Discount Curve, applied separately to the projected pension benefit cash flows in each future year. The changes in the fair value of plan assets, plan liabilities and in the assumptions, including the change to the spot rate approach as described above, result in an approximate $445 net decrease in fiscal year 2016 expense for the Company's qualified U.S. pension plans compared to fiscal year 2015 expense. The Company estimates that fiscal year 2016 expense for its qualified U.S. pension plans would have been approximately $1,343 higher under the single equivalent rate approach, all else being equal. The changes in plan liabilities and in the assumptions result in an approximate $58 net decrease in fiscal year 2016 expense for the Company's U.S. combined nonqualified plans compared to fiscal year 2015 expense. The Company estimates that fiscal year 2016 expense for its U.S. combined nonqualified plans would have been approximately $14 higher under the single equivalent rate approach, all else being equal. The actuarial assumptions used in measuring the net periodic benefit cost and plan obligations were as follows: Qualified plans: Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation: Discount rate 3.99% 3.75% Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate - interest cost 3.27% 3.75% Discount rate - service cost 4.16% 3.75% Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% Long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.50% 7.00% Measurement date 11/30/2015 11/30/2014 Nonqualified plans: Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation: Discount rate 3.35% 3.00% Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate - interest cost 2.57% 3.00% Discount rate - service cost 2.49% 3.00% Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% Measurement date 11/30/2015 11/30/2014 The Company’s policy is to contribute to its qualified U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans at least the minimum amount required by applicable laws and regulations, to contribute to the U.S. combined nonqualified plans when required for benefit payments, and to contribute to the postretirement healthcare benefit plan an amount equal to the benefit payments. The Company, from time to time, makes voluntary contributions in excess of the minimum amount required as economic conditions warrant. The Company expects to contribute up to the following amounts to its various plans to pay benefits during 2016 : U.S. Qualified Plans $ — U.S. Combined Nonqualified Plans 159 Non-U.S. Plan 384 Postretirement Healthcare Benefit Plan 45 Total expected contributions $ 588 During the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 , the Company contributed $29 and $101 to its various plans. In addition to the plan assets related to its qualified plans, the Company has also funded $651 and $729 at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 , respectively, into a restricted trust for its U.S. combined nonqualified plans (see Note 5 ). This trust is included in Other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, including positions which impact only the timing of tax benefits: Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year $ 3,859 $ 2,487 Additions for current period tax positions 636 284 Additions related to acquired tax positions — 1,052 Changes in interest and penalties 86 99 Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period $ 4,581 $ 3,922 At May 28, 2016 , the amount of unrecognized tax benefit that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized, was $3,280 . The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized benefits in income tax expense. At May 28, 2016 , the Company had $337 accrued for the payment of interest and penalties. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by $282 over the next twelve months as a result of expected settlements with taxing authorities or the lapse of the statute of limitations in certain jurisdictions. Due to the various jurisdictions in which the Company files tax returns and the uncertainty regarding the timing of settlements, it is possible that there could be other significant changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months; however, the amount cannot be estimated. The Company is regularly audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. The Company's federal tax returns for years subsequent to fiscal year 2011 are open for examination. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by state or foreign tax jurisdictions for years prior to 2010. The Company's effective tax rate was 32.4% in both the second quarter of 2016 and the second quarter of 2015. The Company's effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2016 increased due to the rise in domestic earnings as a result of the proceeds from the TransWeb/3M litigation satisfaction of judgment (see Note 12 ) offset by decreases resulting from the benefits of the renewed research and development tax credit as well as a favorable tax impact from the adjustment to the Filter Resources contingent liability discussed in Note 2 . The effective tax rate for the first six months of 2016 increased 0.5% to 31.9% from 31.4% in the first six months of 2015. This increase was primarily driven by the increase in domestic earnings as noted above during the second quarter of 2016 as well as adjustments in the first quarter of 2016 to reflect the unfavorable impact from domestic manufacturing deduction adjustments related to the retroactive extension of bonus depreciation, partially offset by the favorable impact related to the extension of the research and development tax credit.

Contingencies

Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	CONTINGENCIES Legal Contingencies From time to time, the Company is subject to lawsuits, investigations and disputes (some of which involve substantial claimed amounts) arising out of the conduct of its business, including matters relating to commercial transactions, product liability, intellectual property and other matters. Certain significant items included in these other matters are discussed below. The Company believes recorded reserves in its Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are adequate in light of the probable and reasonably estimable outcomes of the items discussed below and other applicable matters. Any recorded liabilities were not material to the Company’s financial position, results of operation or liquidity for the periods presented, and the Company does not currently believe that any pending claims or litigation, including those identified below, will materially affect its financial position, results of operation or liquidity. TransWeb/3M On May 21, 2010, 3M Company and 3M Innovative Properties (“3M”) brought a lawsuit against TransWeb, LLC ("TransWeb") in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, alleging that certain TransWeb products infringe multiple claims of certain 3M patents. Shortly after receiving service of process in this litigation, TransWeb filed its own complaint against 3M in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, seeking a declaratory judgment that the asserted patents are invalid and that the products in question do not infringe. 3M withdrew its Minnesota action, and the parties litigated the matter in New Jersey. The litigation in question was filed and underway before the Company acquired TransWeb in December 2010, but the Company assumed the risk of this litigation as a result of the acquisition. During the litigation TransWeb sought judgment that (i) the asserted 3M patents are invalid, the TransWeb products in question do not infringe, and the 3M patents are unenforceable due to inequitable conduct by 3M in obtaining the patents, and (ii) 3M violated U.S. federal antitrust laws under theories of Walker Process fraud and sham litigation. Following a 2012 trial in which a six -member jury unanimously found in TransWeb's favor on all counts other than sham litigation, on April 21, 2014 the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey issued a ruling in favor of TransWeb and awarded TransWeb approximately $26,147 in damages. 3M timely exercised its automatic right to appeal the District Court's judgment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On February 10, 2016, the Court of Appeals issued a unanimous decision upholding the lower court's rulings in all respects. Following this ruling, on March 7, 2016, 3M agreed to pay TransWeb $27,250 in full and final satisfaction of the judgment and applicable interest and to forgo any further rights of appeal, and TransWeb and the Company agreed not to seek any further recoveries from 3M with respect to this matter. 3M made the required payment on March 9, 2016, and the parties jointly filed a stipulated satisfaction of judgment with the District Court on March 14, 2016, concluding this matter. The Company recorded the payment in Other, net in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. Other The Company is party to various proceedings relating to environmental issues. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and/or other responsible state agencies have designated the Company as a potentially responsible party, along with other companies, in remedial activities for the cleanup of waste sites under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (commonly referred to as the federal Superfund statute). Although it is not certain what future environmental claims, if any, may be asserted in connection with these known environmental matters, the Company currently believes that its potential liability for known environmental matters is not material and that it has adequately reserved for any probable and reasonably estimable liabilities based on the information available to the Company. However, environmental and related remediation costs are difficult to quantify for a number of reasons, including the number of parties involved, the difficulty in determining the nature and extent of the contamination at issue, the length of time remediation may require, the complexity of the environmental regulation, the continuing advancement of remediation technology, and the potential imposition of joint and several liability on each potentially responsible party for the cleanup. In addition to the matters cited above, the Company is involved in legal actions arising in the normal course of business. The Company records provisions with respect to identified claims or lawsuits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Claims and lawsuits are reviewed quarterly and provisions are taken or adjusted to reflect the status of a particular matter. Other Contingencies In the event of a change in control of the Company, termination benefits are likely to be required for certain executive officers and other employees.

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation	INCENTIVE PLANS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION On March 25, 2014 , the shareholders of CLARCOR approved the 2014 Incentive Plan, which replaced the 2009 Incentive Plan. The 2014 Incentive Plan allows the Company to grant stock options, restricted stock unit awards, restricted stock, performance awards and other awards to officers, directors and key employees of up to 6,600,000 shares during a ten -year period that ends in April 2024 . Upon share option exercise or restricted stock unit award conversion, the Company issues new shares unless treasury shares are available . The key provisions of the Company’s stock-based incentive plans are described in Note O of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2015 Form 10-K. Stock Options Nonqualified stock options are granted at exercise prices equal to the market price of CLARCOR common stock at the date of grant, which is the date the Company’s Board of Directors approves the grant and the participants receive it. The Company’s Board of Directors determines the vesting requirements for stock options at the time of grant and may accelerate vesting . In general, options granted to key employees vest 25% per year beginning at the end of the first year; therefore, they become fully exercisable at the end of four years . Vesting may be accelerated in the event of retirement, disability or death of a participant or change in control of the Company. Options granted to non-employee directors vest immediately , however, beginning in 2013 stock-based compensation for the Company's Board of Directors has been in the form of restricted stock, rather than stock options. All options expire ten years from the date of grant unless otherwise terminated. The following table summarizes information related to stock options and stock option exercises during the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pre-tax compensation expense $ 409 $ 1,716 $ 1,824 $ 3,564 Deferred tax benefits (149 ) (624 ) (663 ) (1,296 ) Excess tax benefits associated with tax deductions over the amount of compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed financial statements 788 392 823 784 Fair value of stock options on date of grant — — 2,144 3,196 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised 5,859 1,413 6,239 3,164 Cash received upon exercise of stock options 14,331 1,485 15,462 4,596 Addition to capital in excess of par value due to exercise of stock options 14,775 1,831 15,901 5,249 The following table summarizes activity for the six months ended May 28, 2016 with respect to stock options granted by the Company and includes options granted under the 1994 Incentive Plan, the 2004 Incentive Plan, the 2009 Incentive Plan and the 2014 Incentive Plan: Options Granted Under Incentive Plans Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at beginning of year 2,422,538 $ 48.46 Granted 296,500 $ 46.45 Exercised (389,508) $ 40.38 Surrendered (28,133) $ 54.56 Outstanding at end of period 2,301,397 $ 49.50 Exercisable at end of period 1,576,395 $ 47.33 At May 28, 2016 , there was $2,891 of unrecognized compensation cost related to option awards which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted-average period of 2.05 years. The following table summarizes information about the Company’s outstanding and exercisable options at May 28, 2016 : Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Exercise Prices Number Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years Number Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years $25.31 - $28.13 32,000 $ 25.49 $ 1,079 2.67 32,000 $ 25.49 $ 1,079 2.67 $31.96 - $36.48 280,649 $ 33.54 7,205 2.60 280,649 $ 33.54 7,205 2.60 $42.86 - $57.74 1,275,445 $ 46.47 16,255 6.71 906,034 $ 46.54 11,478 5.74 $61.57 - $63.22 713,303 $ 62.27 — 8.00 357,712 $ 62.10 — 7.89 2,301,397 $ 49.50 $ 24,539 6.55 1,576,395 $ 47.33 $ 19,762 5.61 The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions by grant year: Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, Weighted average fair value per option at the date of grant for options granted $ 7.23 $ 10.26 Risk-free interest rate 1.46 % 1.31 % Expected dividend yield 1.89 % 1.27 % Expected volatility factor 20.40 % 19.50 % Expected option term in years 5.0 5.0 The expected option term in years selected for options granted during each period presented represents the period of time that the options are expected to be outstanding based on historical data of option holder exercise and termination behavior. Expected volatilities are based upon historical volatility of the Company’s monthly stock closing prices over a period equal to the expected life of each option grant. The risk-free interest rate is selected based on yields from U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term approximately equal to the expected term of the options being valued. Expected dividend yield is based on the estimated dividend yield determined on the date of issuance. Restricted Stock Unit Awards The Company’s restricted stock unit awards are considered nonvested share awards. The restricted stock unit awards require no payment from the employee. Compensation cost is recorded based on the market price of the stock on the grant date and is recorded equally over the vesting period (generally four years). During the vesting period, officers and key employees receive compensation equal to the amount of dividends declared on common shares they would have been entitled to receive had the shares been issued. Upon vesting, employees may elect to defer receipt of their shares . There were 8,058 and 14,520 vested and deferred shares at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 , respectively. The following table summarizes information related to restricted stock unit awards during the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pre-tax compensation expense $ 322 $ 788 $ 1,273 $ 1,623 Deferred tax benefits (117 ) (286 ) (463 ) (590 ) Excess tax (shortfall) benefits associated with tax deductions over the amount of compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed financial statements (1 ) 3 (110 ) 211 Fair value of restricted stock unit awards on date of grant — 3 2,954 3,183 Fair value of restricted stock unit awards vested 38 — 1,532 979 The following table summarizes activity for the six months ended May 28, 2016 with respect to the restricted stock unit awards: Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at beginning of year 71,592 $ 60.09 Granted 63,605 $ 46.45 Vested (27,203) $ 56.31 Surrendered (1,598 ) $ 46.89 Nonvested at end of period 106,396 $ 52.56 As of May 28, 2016 , there was $3,543 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock unit awards which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted-average period of 2.80 years. Restricted Stock Unit Awards with Performance Conditions Beginning in 2015, performance awards were issued to officers and certain key employees as an incentive to achieve revenue growth and operating profit margin goals over a three -year period. The awards are in the form of restricted stock units, which vest at the end of the three -year period if the specified sales growth and operating margin goals are achieved. These restricted stock unit awards are considered nonvested share awards. The restricted stock unit awards require no payment from the employee. Fair value of the restricted stock units is determined based on the market price of the stock on the grant date. Compensation cost is recorded equally over the three-year period in which the stock units are earned, based on a periodic determination of the probable performance outcome. There were no vested shares at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 , respectively. The following table summarizes information related to restricted stock unit awards with performance conditions during the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pre-tax compensation expense $ — $ 463 $ — $ 927 Deferred tax benefits — (168 ) — (337 ) Excess tax benefits associated with tax deductions over the amount of compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed financial statements — — — — Fair value of restricted stock unit awards on date of grant — — — 5,857 Fair value of restricted stock unit awards vested — — — — The following table summarizes activity for the six months ended May 28, 2016 with respect to the restricted stock unit awards with performance conditions: Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at beginning of year 92,650 $ 63.22 Granted — $ — Vested — $ — Surrendered (8,609 ) $ 63.22 Nonvested at end of period 84,041 $ 63.22 As of May 28, 2016 , there was $5,313 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock unit awards with performance conditions. The Company does not currently expect to recognize any of this compensation cost, based on the probable performance outcome. Directors' Restricted Stock Compensation The incentive plans provide for grants of shares of common stock to all non-employee directors for annual incentive awards, and for grants of shares of common stock to all non-employee directors equal to a one -year annual retainer in lieu of cash at the directors’ option. The directors’ rights to the shares vest immediately on the date of grant; however, shares issued on annual retainer fees cannot be sold for a six -month period from the date of grant. The following table summarizes information related to directors' stock compensation during the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 , respectively: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pre-tax compensation expense $ 1,131 $ 880 $ 1,150 $ 880 Shares of Company common stock issued under the plans 21,306 13,352 21,306 13,352

Earnings Per Share and Stock Re

Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity	EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCK REPURCHASE ACTIVITY The Company calculates basic earnings per share by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the impact of outstanding stock options, restricted stock and other stock-based arrangements. The FASB has issued guidance requiring unvested share-based payment awards containing nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) be considered participating securities and included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company’s unvested restricted stock unit awards discussed in Note 13 qualify as participating securities under this guidance. However, the unvested restricted stock unit awards do not materially impact the calculation of basic or diluted earnings per share; therefore, the Company does not present the two-class method computation. The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators utilized in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic 48,714,109 50,209,215 48,758,579 50,232,565 Dilutive effect of stock-based arrangements 439,515 581,983 370,395 559,275 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted 49,153,624 50,791,198 49,128,974 50,791,840 Net earnings attributable to CLARCOR Inc. $ 53,354 $ 38,497 $ 74,517 $ 65,206 Net earnings per share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Basic $ 1.10 $ 0.77 $ 1.53 $ 1.30 Net earnings per share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Diluted $ 1.09 $ 0.76 $ 1.52 $ 1.28 The following table provides additional information regarding the calculation of earnings per share and stock repurchase activity: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Number of antidilutive options with exercise prices greater than the average market price excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share 716,803 — 944,278 — Common stock repurchased and retired pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program $ 7,205 $ 8,161 $ 38,211 $ 16,110 Number of shares repurchased and retired pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program 128,000 126,000 797,604 248,000 At May 28, 2016 , there remained $99,472 authorized for future purchases under the Company’s $250,000 stock repurchase program that was approved by the Company's Board of Directors on June 25, 2013.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION During the periods presented herein, the Company had operated in three principal product segments: Engine/Mobile Filtration, Industrial/Environmental Filtration and Packaging. Refer to Note 3 for discussion of the divestiture of J.L. Clark on June 27, 2015, which was the sole operating company within the Company's Packaging segment. Net sales represent sales to unaffiliated customers as reported in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. Intersegment sales were not material. Unallocated amounts consist of interest expense, interest income and other non-operating income and expense items. Assets are those assets used in each business segment. Corporate assets consist of cash, deferred income taxes, corporate facility and equipment, goodwill and various other assets that are not specific to an operating segment. The Company operates as a consolidated entity, including cooperation between segments, cost allocating and sharing of certain assets. As such, the Company makes no representation, that if operated on a standalone basis, these segments would report net sales, operating profit and other financial data reflected below. Segment information is summarized as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Net sales: Engine/Mobile Filtration $ 154,019 $ 161,290 $ 288,573 $ 305,748 Industrial/Environmental Filtration 210,949 218,676 392,667 409,592 Packaging — 19,833 — 35,582 $ 364,968 $ 399,799 $ 681,240 $ 750,922 Operating profit: Engine/Mobile Filtration $ 29,501 $ 30,564 $ 48,568 $ 55,310 Industrial/Environmental Filtration 24,283 26,604 37,175 40,612 Packaging — 1,775 — 2,214 53,784 58,943 85,743 98,136 Other income (expense), net 25,195 (1,888 ) 23,726 (2,934 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 78,979 $ 57,055 $ 109,469 $ 95,202 May 28, November 28, Identifiable assets: Engine/Mobile Filtration $ 750,018 $ 771,120 Industrial/Environmental Filtration 994,326 1,028,793 Packaging — — Corporate 45,613 18,543 $ 1,789,957 $ 1,818,456

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation, Policy	Basis of Presentation CLARCOR Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “CLARCOR”) is a global provider of filtration products, filtration systems and services, and consumer and industrial packaging products. As discussed further in Note 15 , the Company had three reportable segments: Engine/Mobile Filtration, Industrial/Environmental Filtration and Packaging. On June 27, 2015, the Company completed the disposition of J.L. Clark, Inc. ("J.L. Clark"), which was the sole operating company within the Company's Packaging segment. The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements include all domestic and foreign subsidiaries that were more than 50% owned and controlled as of each respective reporting period presented. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company's fiscal year-end is the Saturday closest to November 30, typically resulting in a fifty-two week year, but occasionally giving rise to an additional week, resulting in a fifty-three week year. The Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings, the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Earnings and the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the periods ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 and the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of May 28, 2016 prepared by the Company are unaudited. The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared on the same basis as those in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 28, 2015 (“ 2015 Form 10-K”). The November 28, 2015 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet data was derived from the Company’s year-end audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the 2015 Form 10-K but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows have been made. The results of operations for the period ended May 28, 2016 , are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in the 2015 Form 10-K.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, Policy	Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased and that are readily saleable are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. Restricted cash represents funds held in escrow and cash balances held by German banks as collateral for certain guarantees of overseas subsidiaries. Restricted cash classified as current corresponds to funds held in escrow that will be used within one year or guarantees that expire within one year.
Inventories, Policy	Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market primarily determined on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method of inventory costing, which approximates current cost.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy	Property, Plant and Equipment Plant assets classified as held for sale are initially measured at the lesser of the assets' carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell. Gains or losses are recognized for any subsequent changes in the fair value less cost to sell; however, gains are only recognized to the extent of cumulative losses previously recognized. Plant assets classified as Assets held for sale are not depreciated.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, Policy	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company is exposed to various market risks that arise from transactions entered into in the normal course of business, including market risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates. The Company may make use of derivative instruments to manage certain such risks, including derivatives designated as accounting hedges and/or those utilized as economic hedges which are not designated as accounting hedges. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. All derivatives are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Each derivative is designated as either a fair value hedge or remains undesignated. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as fair value hedges are recognized currently in net income. These changes are offset in net income to the extent the hedge was effective by fair value changes related to the risk being hedged on the hedged item. Changes in fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in net income. All ineffective changes in derivative fair values are recognized currently in net income. The Company formally documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedge transaction is no longer likely to occur, the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, the hedge accounting discussed above is discontinued.
New Accounting Guidance, Policy	New Accounting Guidance In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." The purpose of ASU 2014-09 is to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments in ASU 2014-09 require a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within that period, beginning after December 15, 2016 (fiscal year 2018 for the Company). Subsequently, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Deferral of the Effective Date," that moves the effective date out one year (fiscal 2019 for the Company). In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, "Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)," which clarifies the guidance in determining revenue recognition as principal versus agent. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, "Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing," which provides guidance in accounting for immaterial performance obligations and shipping and handling. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, "Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients," which provides clarification on assessing the collectability criterion, presentation of sales taxes, measurement date for noncash consideration and completed contracts at transition. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt ASU 2014-09 and the related amendments and early adoption of one year prior to the required effective date is permitted. The Company has not yet determined the potential effects of the adoption of ASU 2014-09, ASU 2015-14, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10, and ASU 2016-12 on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs," which requires that debt issue costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the amount of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts and premiums. Amortization of such costs is still reported as interest expense. ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2015 (fiscal year 2017 for the Company), but early adoption is allowed. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issue Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements." ASU 2015-15 supplements the requirements of ASU 2015-03 by allowing an entity to defer and present debt issue costs related to a line of credit arrangement as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred costs ratably over the term of the line of credit arrangement. The Company has not yet determined in which period it will adopt the new guidance. Upon adoption, long-term debt issuance costs will be reclassified from other long-term assets to long-term debt on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory." Topic 330, Inventory, currently requires an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost or market, with market value represented by replacement cost, net realizable value or net realizable value less a normal profit margin. The amendments in ASU 2015-11 require an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within that period, beginning after December 15, 2016 (fiscal year 2018 for the Company). The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases," which amends leasing guidance by requiring companies to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all operating and capital (finance) leases with lease terms of greater than twelve months. The lease liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. The lease asset will be based on the lease liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs. For income statement purposes, leases will continue to be classified as operating or capital (finance), with lease expense in both cases calculated substantially the same as under the prior leasing guidance. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 (fiscal year 2020 for the Company), and early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet determined the potential effects of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and classification in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2016 (fiscal year 2018 for the Company). The Company has not yet determined the potential effects of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of inventory	Inventories are summarized as follows: May 28, November 28, Raw materials $ 97,671 $ 99,129 Work in process 34,678 43,907 Finished products 121,508 131,789 Inventories $ 253,857 $ 274,825
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 are as follows: Pension Benefits Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance at February 27, 2016, net of tax $ (35,524 ) $ (63,985 ) $ (99,509 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications and tax 22 8,812 8,834 Tax benefit (8 ) — (8 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax 14 8,812 8,826 Reclassifications, before tax 902 (a) — 902 Tax expense (391 ) — (391 ) Reclassifications, net of tax 511 — 511 Other comprehensive income, net of tax 525 8,812 9,337 Balance at May 28, 2016, net of tax $ (34,999 ) $ (55,173 ) $ (90,172 ) Balance at November 28, 2015, net of tax $ (36,003 ) $ (52,049 ) $ (88,052 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications and tax (163 ) (3,124 ) (3,287 ) Tax benefit 59 — 59 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax (104 ) (3,124 ) (3,228 ) Reclassifications, before tax 1,804 (a) — 1,804 Tax expense (696 ) — (696 ) Reclassifications, net of tax 1,108 — 1,108 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,004 (3,124 ) (2,120 ) Balance at May 28, 2016, net of tax $ (34,999 ) $ (55,173 ) $ (90,172 ) ___________ (a) Includes amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost (see Note 10 ) that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to selling and administrative expenses.

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Business Acquisitions and Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Summary of estimated fair values of assets and liabilities assumed during acquisition	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition of Filter Resources: Accounts receivable $ 3,180 Inventories 2,042 Other current assets 118 Property, plant and equipment 574 Goodwill 11,938 Intangible assets 10,880 Total assets acquired 28,732 Current liabilities 2,670 Noncurrent liabilities 4,201 Net assets acquired $ 21,861
Summary of intangible assets acquired	A summary of the intangible assets acquired is shown in the following table: Estimated Weighted average Amortization Identifiable intangible assets Value Useful life Method Customer relationships $ 10,800 15 years Straight-line Trademarks 80 1 year Straight-line $ 10,880
Summary of net sales and operating profit	Net sales and operating profit for Filter Resources for the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 (which, in the case of the six month period ended May 30, 2015 , includes the period from December 17, 2014 to May 30, 2015) were as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Net sales $ 6,348 $ 5,134 $ 11,899 $ 9,182 Operating profit 988 410 1,390 686
Schedule of non-controlling interests	Noncontrolling interests changed as follows during the six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : Six Months Ended May 28, 2016 May 30, 2015 Redeemable Non-Redeemable Redeemable Non-Redeemable Noncontrolling interests at beginning of period $ — $ 896 $ 1,587 $ 1,043 Noncontrolling interests (loss) earnings — 44 (19 ) 123 Purchase of noncontrolling interests — — (1,432 ) — Foreign currency translation — (85 ) (136 ) (105 ) Dividend — (172 ) — (206 ) Noncontrolling interests at end of period $ — $ 683 $ — $ 855

Business Dispositions (Tables)

Business Dispositions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Summary of net sales and operating profit attributable to J.L. Clark	Net sales and operating profit attributable to J.L. Clark for the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 were as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Net sales $ — $ 19,833 $ — $ 35,582 Operating profit — 1,775 — 2,214

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Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill	The following table reconciles the activity for goodwill by segment for the six months ended May 28, 2016 : Engine/Mobile Filtration Industrial/ Environmental Filtration Corporate Total Goodwill at beginning of year $ 207,537 $ 298,728 $ — $ 506,265 Acquisition — 3,408 3,318 6,726 Currency translation adjustments 6 (1,514 ) — (1,508 ) Goodwill at end of period $ 207,543 $ 300,622 $ 3,318 $ 511,483
Schedule of intangible assets by segment	The following table summarizes acquired intangibles by segment. Other acquired intangibles include parts manufacturer regulatory approvals, developed technology, patents and non-compete agreements: Engine/Mobile Filtration Industrial/ Environmental Filtration Corporate Total May 28, 2016 Indefinite Lived Intangibles: Trademarks - indefinite lived $ 783 $ 74,867 $ — $ 75,650 Finite Lived Intangibles: Trademarks, gross - finite lived $ 278 $ 568 $ — $ 846 Accumulated amortization (139 ) (442 ) — (581 ) Trademarks, net - finite lived $ 139 $ 126 $ — $ 265 Customer relationships, gross $ 139,445 $ 131,968 $ — $ 271,413 Accumulated amortization (23,963 ) (43,791 ) — (67,754 ) Customer relationships, net $ 115,482 $ 88,177 $ — $ 203,659 Other acquired intangibles, gross $ 11,243 $ 60,453 $ 5,300 $ 76,996 Accumulated amortization (2,535 ) (30,089 ) — (32,624 ) Other acquired intangibles, net $ 8,708 $ 30,364 $ 5,300 $ 44,372 Total finite lived intangible assets, net $ 124,329 $ 118,667 $ 5,300 $ 248,296 Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization $ 125,112 $ 193,534 $ 5,300 $ 323,946
Schedule of expected amortization expense	The following table summarizes estimated amortization expense: Fiscal year 2016 $ 24,826 Fiscal year 2017 24,689 Fiscal year 2018 24,026 Fiscal year 2019 23,818 Fiscal year 2020 23,526

Fair Value Measurements(Tables)

Fair Value Measurements(Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of asset or liabilities that have a recurring fair value measurement	Assets or liabilities that have recurring fair value measurements are shown below: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 May 28, 2016 Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets Mutual fund investments - equities $ 305 $ 305 $ — $ — Mutual fund investments - bonds 332 332 — — Cash and equivalents 14 14 — — Total restricted trust $ 651 $ 651 $ — $ — FibeRio contingent earn-out, included in Other long-term liabilities $ 3,887 $ — $ — $ 3,887 Filter Resources contingent earn-out, included in Accrued liabilities $ 6 $ — $ — $ 6 Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 262 $ — $ 262 $ — Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities $ 120 $ — $ 120 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 November 28, 2015 Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets Mutual fund investments - equities $ 352 $ 352 $ — $ — Mutual fund investments - bonds 363 363 — — Cash and equivalents 14 14 — — Total restricted trust $ 729 $ 729 $ — $ — Filter Resources contingent earn-out, included in Accrued liabilities $ 1,285 $ — $ — $ 1,285 Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 418 $ — $ 418 $ — Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities $ 40 $ — $ 40 $ —

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Balance Sheet	The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 : May 28, 2016 November 28, 2015 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 59 $ 263 Unrecognized firm sales commitments 209 — Total designated $ 268 $ 263 Not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts 203 155 Total not designated $ 203 $ 155 Total derivatives $ 471 $ 418 Accrued liabilities Designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 85 $ — Unrecognized firm sales commitments — 384 Total designated $ 85 $ 384 Not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts 35 40 Total not designated $ 35 $ 40 Total derivatives $ 120 $ 424
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Earnings	The following table presents the amounts of income (expense) from derivative instruments affecting the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings for the six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : May 28, 2016 May 30, 2015 Fair value hedges Foreign exchange contracts - Selling and administrative expenses $ (565 ) $ 19 Unrecognized firm sales commitments - Selling and administrative expenses 593 (51 ) Total designated $ 28 $ (32 ) Not designated as hedges Foreign exchange contracts - Selling and administrative expenses $ (484 ) $ 74 Foreign exchange contracts - Other, net 2,672 (158 ) Total not designated $ 2,188 $ (84 )

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of accounts payable and accrued liabilities	Accrued liabilities at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 were as follows: May 28, November 28, Accrued salaries, wages and commissions $ 16,112 $ 16,498 Compensated absences 8,797 8,672 Accrued insurance liabilities 9,921 9,928 Warranties 6,754 7,870 Customer deposits 16,519 25,036 Other accrued liabilities 29,867 38,406 Accrued liabilities $ 87,970 $ 106,410
Schedule of product warranty liability	Changes in the Company’s warranty accrual are as follows: Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, Warranty accrual at beginning of period $ 7,870 $ 9,405 Warranty accrual added through business acquisitions — 100 Accruals for warranties issued during the period 564 827 Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (870 ) (508 ) Settlements made during the period (746 ) (1,090 ) Other adjustments, including currency translation (64 ) (139 ) Warranty accrual at end of period $ 6,754 $ 8,595

Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt (

Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt	Long-term debt at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 consisted of the following: May 28, 2016 November 28, 2015 Credit Facility: Revolving Credit Facility $ 137,000 $ 197,000 Term Loans 197,500 200,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds, at weighted average interest rates of 0.66% and 0.30%, respectively, at May 28, 2016 and November 28, 2015 7,410 7,410 Other long-term debt 656 746 Total long-term debt $ 342,566 $ 405,156 Current portion of long-term debt $ 12,771 $ 7,788 Long-term debt, less current portion $ 329,795 $ 397,368

Pension and Other Postretirem32

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit costs (income) and company contributions	Components of net periodic benefit cost (income) and Company contributions for these plans were as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pension Benefits: Components of net periodic benefit cost (income): Service cost $ 371 $ 534 $ 742 $ 1,069 Interest cost 1,559 1,871 3,119 3,747 Expected return on plan assets (2,588 ) (2,917 ) (5,178 ) (5,843 ) Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost — (1 ) — (2 ) Net actuarial loss 956 966 1,912 1,934 Net periodic benefit cost $ 298 $ 453 $ 595 $ 905 Cash contributions $ 18 $ 117 $ 79 $ 253 Postretirement Healthcare Benefits: Components of net periodic benefit cost (income): Interest cost $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 4 Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost (31 ) (31 ) (62 ) (62 ) Net actuarial gain (23 ) (37 ) (46 ) (74 ) Net periodic benefit income $ (52 ) $ (66 ) $ (104 ) $ (132 ) Cash contributions $ 11 $ 15 $ 22 $ 30
Schedule of assumptions used	The actuarial assumptions used in measuring the net periodic benefit cost and plan obligations were as follows: Qualified plans: Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation: Discount rate 3.99% 3.75% Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate - interest cost 3.27% 3.75% Discount rate - service cost 4.16% 3.75% Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% Long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.50% 7.00% Measurement date 11/30/2015 11/30/2014 Nonqualified plans: Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation: Discount rate 3.35% 3.00% Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate - interest cost 2.57% 3.00% Discount rate - service cost 2.49% 3.00% Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% Measurement date 11/30/2015 11/30/2014
Schedule of expected contributions in benefit plans	The Company expects to contribute up to the following amounts to its various plans to pay benefits during 2016 : U.S. Qualified Plans $ — U.S. Combined Nonqualified Plans 159 Non-U.S. Plan 384 Postretirement Healthcare Benefit Plan 45 Total expected contributions $ 588

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of income tax contingencies	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, including positions which impact only the timing of tax benefits: Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year $ 3,859 $ 2,487 Additions for current period tax positions 636 284 Additions related to acquired tax positions — 1,052 Changes in interest and penalties 86 99 Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period $ 4,581 $ 3,922

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas34

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of nonqualified stock option activity	The following table summarizes activity for the six months ended May 28, 2016 with respect to stock options granted by the Company and includes options granted under the 1994 Incentive Plan, the 2004 Incentive Plan, the 2009 Incentive Plan and the 2014 Incentive Plan: Options Granted Under Incentive Plans Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at beginning of year 2,422,538 $ 48.46 Granted 296,500 $ 46.45 Exercised (389,508) $ 40.38 Surrendered (28,133) $ 54.56 Outstanding at end of period 2,301,397 $ 49.50 Exercisable at end of period 1,576,395 $ 47.33
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable options by exercise price	The following table summarizes information about the Company’s outstanding and exercisable options at May 28, 2016 : Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Exercise Prices Number Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years Number Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years $25.31 - $28.13 32,000 $ 25.49 $ 1,079 2.67 32,000 $ 25.49 $ 1,079 2.67 $31.96 - $36.48 280,649 $ 33.54 7,205 2.60 280,649 $ 33.54 7,205 2.60 $42.86 - $57.74 1,275,445 $ 46.47 16,255 6.71 906,034 $ 46.54 11,478 5.74 $61.57 - $63.22 713,303 $ 62.27 — 8.00 357,712 $ 62.10 — 7.89 2,301,397 $ 49.50 $ 24,539 6.55 1,576,395 $ 47.33 $ 19,762 5.61
Schedule of Black-Scholes option pricing model on options granted	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions by grant year: Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, Weighted average fair value per option at the date of grant for options granted $ 7.23 $ 10.26 Risk-free interest rate 1.46 % 1.31 % Expected dividend yield 1.89 % 1.27 % Expected volatility factor 20.40 % 19.50 % Expected option term in years 5.0 5.0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of share-based compensation costs	The following table summarizes information related to restricted stock unit awards during the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pre-tax compensation expense $ 322 $ 788 $ 1,273 $ 1,623 Deferred tax benefits (117 ) (286 ) (463 ) (590 ) Excess tax (shortfall) benefits associated with tax deductions over the amount of compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed financial statements (1 ) 3 (110 ) 211 Fair value of restricted stock unit awards on date of grant — 3 2,954 3,183 Fair value of restricted stock unit awards vested 38 — 1,532 979
Schedule of restricted stock unit awards	The following table summarizes activity for the six months ended May 28, 2016 with respect to the restricted stock unit awards: Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at beginning of year 71,592 $ 60.09 Granted 63,605 $ 46.45 Vested (27,203) $ 56.31 Surrendered (1,598 ) $ 46.89 Nonvested at end of period 106,396 $ 52.56
Restricted Stock Unit Awards with Performance Conditions [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of share-based compensation costs	The following table summarizes information related to restricted stock unit awards with performance conditions during the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pre-tax compensation expense $ — $ 463 $ — $ 927 Deferred tax benefits — (168 ) — (337 ) Excess tax benefits associated with tax deductions over the amount of compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed financial statements — — — — Fair value of restricted stock unit awards on date of grant — — — 5,857 Fair value of restricted stock unit awards vested — — — —
Schedule of restricted stock unit awards	The following table summarizes activity for the six months ended May 28, 2016 with respect to the restricted stock unit awards with performance conditions: Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at beginning of year 92,650 $ 63.22 Granted — $ — Vested — $ — Surrendered (8,609 ) $ 63.22 Nonvested at end of period 84,041 $ 63.22
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of share-based compensation costs	The following table summarizes information related to stock options and stock option exercises during the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 : Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pre-tax compensation expense $ 409 $ 1,716 $ 1,824 $ 3,564 Deferred tax benefits (149 ) (624 ) (663 ) (1,296 ) Excess tax benefits associated with tax deductions over the amount of compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed financial statements 788 392 823 784 Fair value of stock options on date of grant — — 2,144 3,196 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised 5,859 1,413 6,239 3,164 Cash received upon exercise of stock options 14,331 1,485 15,462 4,596 Addition to capital in excess of par value due to exercise of stock options 14,775 1,831 15,901 5,249
Director [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of share-based compensation costs	The following table summarizes information related to directors' stock compensation during the three and six months ended May 28, 2016 and May 30, 2015 , respectively: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Pre-tax compensation expense $ 1,131 $ 880 $ 1,150 $ 880 Shares of Company common stock issued under the plans 21,306 13,352 21,306 13,352

Earnings Per Share and Stock 35

Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity [Abstract]
Schedule of weighted average number of shares	The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators utilized in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic 48,714,109 50,209,215 48,758,579 50,232,565 Dilutive effect of stock-based arrangements 439,515 581,983 370,395 559,275 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted 49,153,624 50,791,198 49,128,974 50,791,840 Net earnings attributable to CLARCOR Inc. $ 53,354 $ 38,497 $ 74,517 $ 65,206 Net earnings per share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Basic $ 1.10 $ 0.77 $ 1.53 $ 1.30 Net earnings per share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Diluted $ 1.09 $ 0.76 $ 1.52 $ 1.28
Schedule of additional information used in the calculation of earnings per share	The following table provides additional information regarding the calculation of earnings per share and stock repurchase activity: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Number of antidilutive options with exercise prices greater than the average market price excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share 716,803 — 944,278 — Common stock repurchased and retired pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program $ 7,205 $ 8,161 $ 38,211 $ 16,110 Number of shares repurchased and retired pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program 128,000 126,000 797,604 248,000

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of segment information	Segment information is summarized as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended May 28, May 30, May 28, May 30, Net sales: Engine/Mobile Filtration $ 154,019 $ 161,290 $ 288,573 $ 305,748 Industrial/Environmental Filtration 210,949 218,676 392,667 409,592 Packaging — 19,833 — 35,582 $ 364,968 $ 399,799 $ 681,240 $ 750,922 Operating profit: Engine/Mobile Filtration $ 29,501 $ 30,564 $ 48,568 $ 55,310 Industrial/Environmental Filtration 24,283 26,604 37,175 40,612 Packaging — 1,775 — 2,214 53,784 58,943 85,743 98,136 Other income (expense), net 25,195 (1,888 ) 23,726 (2,934 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 78,979 $ 57,055 $ 109,469 $ 95,202 May 28, November 28, Identifiable assets: Engine/Mobile Filtration $ 750,018 $ 771,120 Industrial/Environmental Filtration 994,326 1,028,793 Packaging — — Corporate 45,613 18,543 $ 1,789,957 $ 1,818,456

Basis of Presentation and Sig37

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 97,671	$ 99,129
Work in process	34,678	43,907
Finished products	121,508	131,789
Inventories	$ 253,857	$ 274,825

Basis of Presentation and Sig38

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
		May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period, net of tax			$ 1,110,465
Balance at end of period, net of tax		$ 1,144,086	1,144,086
Pension Benefits [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period, net of tax		(35,524)	(36,003)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications and tax		22	(163)
Tax benefit		(8)	59
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax		14	(104)
Reclassifications, before tax	[1]	902	1,804
Tax expense		(391)	(696)
Reclassifications, net of tax		511	1,108
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		525	1,004
Balance at end of period, net of tax		(34,999)	(34,999)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period, net of tax		(63,985)	(52,049)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications and tax		8,812	(3,124)
Tax benefit		0	0
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax		8,812	(3,124)
Reclassifications, before tax		0	0
Tax expense		0	0
Reclassifications, net of tax		0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		8,812	(3,124)
Balance at end of period, net of tax		(55,173)	(55,173)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period, net of tax		(99,509)	(88,052)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications and tax		8,834	(3,287)
Tax benefit		(8)	59
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax		8,826	(3,228)
Reclassifications, before tax		902	1,804
Tax expense		(391)	(696)
Reclassifications, net of tax		511	1,108
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		9,337	(2,120)
Balance at end of period, net of tax		$ (90,172)	$ (90,172)
[1]	Includes amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost (see Note 10) that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to selling and administrative expenses.

Basis of Presentation and Sig39

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016USD ($)reportable_segment	Nov. 28, 2015USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | reportable_segment	3
Restricted cash, noncurrent	$ 1,353	$ 1,294
Asset held for sale	533	533
Rockford, Illinois Facility [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset held for sale	$ 533	$ 533

Business Acquisitions and Non40

Business Acquisitions and Noncontrolling Interests - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 07, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 17, 2014USD ($)employee	Mar. 31, 2007	May 30, 2015USD ($)	May 28, 2016USD ($)	May 30, 2015USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 07, 2007
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill						$ 511,483		$ 506,265
Purchase of noncontrolling interests						0	$ 1,239
FiberRio Technology Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 11,918
Gross payments made to acquire business	8,031
Face value of contingent liability	3,887
Customer relationships	5,300
Machinery and equipment	3,300
Goodwill	$ 3,318
TDC Filter Manufacturing, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price		$ 11,268
Customer relationships		3,200
Machinery and equipment		1,959
Goodwill		3,408
Inventory		$ 2,551
Filter Resources, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gross payments made to acquire business			$ 21,861
Face value of contingent liability			1,154			6
Machinery and equipment			574
Goodwill			11,938
Inventory			$ 2,042
Percentage of outstanding shares acquired			100.00%
Assumed long-term debt			$ 1,250
Number of employees in acquired business | employee			75
Contingent consideration face value			$ 1,350
SINFA [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Effective date of acquisition				Mar. 7, 2007
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent									80.00%
Name of acquired entity				Sinfa SA
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners					20.00%		20.00%		20.00%
Purchase of noncontrolling interests					$ 1,239
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | FiberRio Technology Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Face value of contingent liability						$ 3,887

Business Acquisitions and Non41

Business Acquisitions and Noncontrolling Interests - Assets and Liabilities Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015	Dec. 17, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 511,483	$ 506,265
Filter Resources, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable			$ 3,180
Inventories			2,042
Other current assets			118
Property, plant and equipment			574
Goodwill			11,938
Intangible assets			10,880
Total assets acquired			28,732
Current liabilities			2,670
Noncurrent liabilities			4,201
Net assets acquired			$ 21,861

Business Acquisitions and Non42

Business Acquisitions and Noncontrolling Interests - Acquired Intangibles (Details) - Filter Resources, Inc. [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 17, 2014USD ($)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated value	$ 10,880
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated value	$ 10,800
Weighted average useful life	15 years
Amortization method	Straight-line
Trademarks [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated value	$ 80
Weighted average useful life	1 year
Amortization method	Straight-line

Business Acquisitions and Non43

Business Acquisitions and Noncontrolling Interests - Pro Forma (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 364,968	$ 399,799	$ 681,240	$ 750,922
Operating profit	121,861	133,610	222,762	246,585
Filter Resources, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Net sales	6,348	5,134	11,899	9,182
Operating profit	$ 988	$ 410	$ 1,390	$ 686

Business Acquisitions and Non44

Business Acquisitions and Noncontrolling Interests - Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders Equity and Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Noncontrolling interests (loss) earnings	$ 17	$ 76	$ 44	$ 104
Purchase of noncontrolling interests			0	(1,239)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders Equity and Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, beginning of period			0	1,587
Noncontrolling interests (loss) earnings			0	(19)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests			0	(1,432)
Foreign currency translation			0	(136)
Dividend			0	0
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, end of period	0	0	0	0
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders Equity and Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, beginning of period			896	1,043
Noncontrolling interests (loss) earnings			44	123
Purchase of noncontrolling interests			0	0
Foreign currency translation			(85)	(105)
Dividend			(172)	(206)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, end of period	$ 683	$ 855	$ 683	$ 855

Business Dispositions - Additio

Business Dispositions - Additional Information (Details) - J.L. Clark, Inc [Member] $ in Thousands	Jun. 27, 2015USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	100.00%
Cash consideration for sale of disposal asset	$ 45,232
Consideration for sale of disposal assets	47,848
Cash divested	745
Post-closing adjustment	$ 1,871

Business Disposition - Schedule

Business Disposition - Schedule of Sales and Profit (Details) - J.L. Clark, Inc [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 0	$ 19,833	$ 0	$ 35,582
Operating profit	$ 0	$ 1,775	$ 0	$ 2,214

Goodwill and Acquired Intangi47

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of year	$ 506,265
Acquisition	6,726
Currency translation adjustments	(1,508)
Goodwill at end of period	506,265	$ 511,483
Engine/Mobile Filtration [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of year	207,537
Acquisition	0
Currency translation adjustments	6
Goodwill at end of period	207,537	207,543
Industrial/Environmental Filtration [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of year	298,728
Acquisition	3,408
Currency translation adjustments	(1,514)
Goodwill at end of period	298,728	300,622
Corporate [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of year	0
Acquisition	3,318
Currency translation adjustments	0
Goodwill at end of period	$ 0	$ 3,318

Goodwill and Acquired Intangi48

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets - Acquired Intangibles by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trademarks - indefinite lived	$ 75,650
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	248,296
Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	323,946	$ 329,155
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	846
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	(581)
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	265
Customer relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	271,413
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	(67,754)
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	203,659
Other Acquired Intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	76,996
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	(32,624)
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	44,372
Operating Segments [Member] | Engine/Mobile Filtration [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trademarks - indefinite lived	783
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	124,329
Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	125,112
Operating Segments [Member] | Engine/Mobile Filtration [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	278
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	(139)
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	139
Operating Segments [Member] | Engine/Mobile Filtration [Member] | Customer relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	139,445
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	(23,963)
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	115,482
Operating Segments [Member] | Engine/Mobile Filtration [Member] | Other Acquired Intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	11,243
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	(2,535)
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	8,708
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial/Environmental Filtration [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trademarks - indefinite lived	74,867
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	118,667
Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	193,534
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial/Environmental Filtration [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	568
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	(442)
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	126
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial/Environmental Filtration [Member] | Customer relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	131,968
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	(43,791)
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	88,177
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial/Environmental Filtration [Member] | Other Acquired Intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	60,453
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	(30,089)
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	30,364
Corporate [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trademarks - indefinite lived	0
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	5,300
Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	5,300
Corporate [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	0
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	0
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	0
Corporate [Member] | Customer relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	0
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	0
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	0
Corporate [Member] | Other Acquired Intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset, gross - finite lived	5,300
Accumulated amortization - finite lived intangible asset	0
Intangible asset, net - finite lived	$ 5,300

Goodwill and Acquired Intangi49

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Fiscal year 2016	$ 24,826
Fiscal year 2017	24,689
Fiscal year 2018	24,026
Fiscal year 2019	23,818
Fiscal year 2020	23,526
Amortization expense	$ 12,395	$ 12,523

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2010USD ($)owner	May 28, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 07, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 17, 2014USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Change in fair value of TransWeb contingent earn-out		$ 0	$ 0
FiberRio Technology Corporation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out				$ 3,887
Filter Resources, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out		6			$ 1,154
TransWeb [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out	$ 1,018
Number of former owners | owner	1
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value		340,891	403,821
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value		342,566	405,156
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		651	729
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets		471	418
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets		262	418
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities		120	424
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Filter Resources, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out			1,285
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities		120	40
Level 1 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		651	729
Level 1 [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets		0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | FiberRio Technology Corporation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out		0
Level 1 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Filter Resources, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out		0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities		0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets		262	418
Level 2 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | FiberRio Technology Corporation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out		0
Level 2 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Filter Resources, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out		0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities		120	40
Level 3 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets		0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | FiberRio Technology Corporation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out		3,887
Level 3 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Filter Resources, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out		6	1,285
Level 3 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities		0	0
Mutual fund investments - equities [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		305	352
Mutual fund investments - equities [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		305	352
Mutual fund investments - equities [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		0	0
Mutual fund investments - equities [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		0	0
Mutual fund investments - bonds [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		332	363
Mutual fund investments - bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		332	363
Mutual fund investments - bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		0	0
Mutual fund investments - bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		14	14
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		14	14
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets		$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He51

Derivative Instruments and Hedging - Additional Information (Details) - Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	Nov. 28, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 269		$ 7,212
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amount	37,489		36,259
Gain (loss) on forward currency contracts	2,672	$ (158)
Gain (loss) on translation of underlying inter-company advances	(2,686)	$ (667)
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amount	4,040		5,326
Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 41,798		$ 48,797

Derivative Instruments and He52

Derivative Instruments and Hedging - Fair Value in Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 471	$ 418
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities	120	424
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	268	263
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities	85	384
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	203	155
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities	35	40
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	262	418
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities	120	40
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	59	263
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities	85	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	203	155
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities	35	40
Other Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	209	0
Other Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts, included in Accrued liabilities	$ 0	$ 384

Derivative Instruments and He53

Derivative Instruments and Hedging - Income (Expense from Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative	$ 28	$ (32)
Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative	(565)	19
Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Other Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative	593	(51)
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative	2,188	(84)
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative	(484)	74
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative	$ 2,672	$ (158)

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015	May 30, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued salaries, wages and commissions	$ 16,112	$ 16,498
Compensated absences	8,797	8,672
Accrued insurance liabilities	9,921	9,928
Warranties	6,754	7,870	$ 8,595	$ 9,405
Customer deposits	16,519	25,036
Other accrued liabilities	29,867	38,406
Accrued liabilities	87,970	106,410
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	$ 17,903	$ 24,581

Accrued Liabilities - Warrantie

Accrued Liabilities - Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Warranty accrual at beginning of period	$ 7,870	$ 9,405
Warranty accrual added through business acquisitions	0	100
Accruals for warranties issued during the period	564	827
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties	(870)	(508)
Settlements made during the period	(746)	(1,090)
Other adjustments, including currency translation	(64)	(139)
Warranty accrual at end of period	$ 6,754	$ 8,595

Restructuring (Details)

Restructuring (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 1,382,000	$ 0	$ 2,141,000	$ 0
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	1,175,000		1,901,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	207,000		240,000
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	$ 1,794,000		$ 1,794,000

Long-Term Debt (Details)

Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 05, 2012	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015	Nov. 02, 2015
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 342,566,000	$ 405,156,000
Other long-term debt		656,000	746,000
Current portion of long-term debt		12,771,000	7,788,000
Long-term debt, less current portion		329,795,000	397,368,000
Letters of credit outstanding, amount		17,903,000	24,581,000
Credit Facility 2012 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, expiration period	5 years
Current borrowing capacity				$ 700,000,000
Long-term debt, amount		$ 137,000,000
Long-term debt, weighted average interest rate		1.85%
Remaining borrowing capacity		$ 355,590,000
Credit Facility 2012 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt		137,000,000	197,000,000
Current borrowing capacity, multicurrency line				500,000,000
Subline letters of credit maximum capacity				50,000,000
Additional borrowing capacity				100,000,000
Credit Facility 2012 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt		197,500,000	200,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Long-term debt, amount		$ 197,500,000
Long-term debt, weighted average interest rate		1.69%
Credit Facility 2012 [Member] | Letter of Credit Subline [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Subline letters of credit maximum capacity	$ 50,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding, amount		$ 7,410,000	7,521,000
Bonds [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 7,410,000	$ 7,410,000
Long-term debt, weighted average interest rate		0.66%	0.30%

Pension and Other Postretirem58

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income) and Contributions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Amortization of unrecognized:
Cash contributions	$ 29		$ 101
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost	371	$ 534	742	$ 1,069
Interest cost	1,559	1,871	3,119	3,747
Expected return on plan assets	(2,588)	(2,917)	(5,178)	(5,843)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	0	(1)	0	(2)
Net actuarial loss (gain)	956	966	1,912	1,934
Net periodic benefit cost	298	453	595	905
Cash contributions	18	117	79	253
Postretirement Healthcare Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Interest cost	2	2	4	4
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	(31)	(31)	(62)	(62)
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(23)	(37)	(46)	(74)
Net periodic benefit cost	(52)	(66)	(104)	(132)
Cash contributions	$ 11	$ 15	$ 22	$ 30

Pension and Other Postretirem59

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Weighted-average discount rate, rounded amount		0.25%
Cash contributions	$ 29	$ 101
Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Effect of plan amendment on net periodic benefit cost compared to prior approach		1,343
Effect of plan amendment on net periodic benefit cost	445	445
Nonqualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Effect of plan amendment on net periodic benefit cost compared to prior approach		14
Effect of plan amendment on net periodic benefit cost	58	58
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Restricted trust, included in Other noncurrent assets	$ 651	$ 651	$ 729

Pension and Other Postretirem60

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Assumptions (Details)	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.50%	7.00%
Discount rate - interest cost	3.27%	3.75%
Discount rate	3.99%	3.75%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%
Discount rate - service cost	4.16%	3.75%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%
Nonqualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate - interest cost	2.57%	3.00%
Discount rate	3.35%	3.00%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%
Discount rate - service cost	2.49%	3.00%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%

Pension and Other Postretirem61

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Expected Contributions (Details) $ in Thousands	May 28, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total expected contributions	$ 588
U.S. Qualified Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total expected contributions	0
U.S. Combined Nonqualified Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total expected contributions	159
Non-U.S. Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total expected contributions	384
Postretirement Healthcare Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total expected contributions	$ 45

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$ 3,859	$ 2,487
Additions for current period tax positions	636	284
Additions related to acquired tax positions	0	1,052
Changes in interest and penalties	86	99
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$ 4,581	$ 3,922

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized	$ 3,280		$ 3,280
Accrued for the payment of interest and penalties	337		337
Reductions for lapse of statue of limitations / settlements	$ 282		$ 282
Effective tax rate	32.40%	32.40%	31.90%	31.40%
Effective tax rate change			0.50%

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) - TransWeb [Member] $ in Thousands	Mar. 07, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 21, 2014USD ($)Juror
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of jurors | Juror		6
Gain contingency not yet recognized		$ 26,147
Settled Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain contingency not yet recognized	$ 27,250

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas65

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 25, 2014	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized	6,600,000
Number of years which shares can be granted under the Plan	10 years
Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		4 years
Expiration period and term of equity award in years		10 years
Unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based arrangements which the Company expects to recognize		$ 2,891
Weighted-average period in years, over which the Company expects to recognize compensation cost related to share-based arrangements		2 years 20 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		4 years
Unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based arrangements which the Company expects to recognize		$ 3,543
Weighted-average period in years, over which the Company expects to recognize compensation cost related to share-based arrangements		2 years 9 months 20 days
Number of vested and deferred shares		8,058	14,520
Restricted Stock Unit Awards with Performance Conditions [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		3 years
Unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based arrangements which the Company expects to recognize		$ 5,313
Director [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Retainer period		1 year
Time period after grant before sale is allowed		6 months
Tranche One [Member] | Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage		25.00%
Tranche Two [Member] | Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage		25.00%
Tranche Three [Member] | Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage		25.00%
Tranche Four [Member] | Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual vesting percentage		25.00%

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas66

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Options Compensation Expense (Details) - Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pre-tax compensation expense	$ 409	$ 1,716	$ 1,824	$ 3,564
Deferred tax benefits	(149)	(624)	(663)	(1,296)
Excess tax benefits associated with tax deductions over the amount of compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed financial statements	788	392	823	784
Fair value of stock options on date of grant	0	0	2,144	3,196
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	5,859	1,413	6,239	3,164
Cash received upon exercise of stock options	14,331	1,485	15,462	4,596
Addition to capital in excess of par value due to exercise of stock options	$ 14,775	$ 1,831	$ 15,901	$ 5,249

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas67

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member]	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016$ / sharesshares
Options Granted Under Incentive Plans
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) | shares	2,422,538
Granted (in shares) | shares	296,500
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(389,508)
Surrendered (in shares) | shares	(28,133)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares	2,301,397
Exercisable at end of period (in shares) | shares	1,576,395
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Outstanding Beginning of Year (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 48.46
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	46.45
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	40.38
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Surrendered (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	54.56
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Outstanding End of Period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	49.50
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 47.33

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas68

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Options Exercise Prices (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
$25.31 - $28.13 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, minimum (in dollars per share)	$ 25.31
Exercise price range, maximum (in dollars per share)	28.13
$31.96 - $36.48 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, minimum (in dollars per share)	31.96
Exercise price range, maximum (in dollars per share)	36.48
$42.86 - $57.74 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, minimum (in dollars per share)	42.86
Exercise price range, maximum (in dollars per share)	57.74
$61.57 - $63.22 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, minimum (in dollars per share)	61.57
Exercise price range, maximum (in dollars per share)	$ 63.22
Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options outstanding (in shares)	2,301,397	2,422,538
Options outstanding weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 49.50	$ 48.46
Options outstanding - intrinsic value	$ 24,539
Options outstanding - weighted average remaining life in years	6 years 6 months 20 days
Options exercisable - number (in shares)	1,576,395
Options exercisable - weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 47.33
Options exercisable - intrinsic value	$ 19,762
Options exercisable - weighted average remaining life in years	5 years 7 months 10 days
Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member] | $25.31 - $28.13 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options outstanding (in shares)	32,000
Options outstanding weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 25.49
Options outstanding - intrinsic value	$ 1,079
Options outstanding - weighted average remaining life in years	2 years 8 months 1 day
Options exercisable - number (in shares)	32,000
Options exercisable - weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 25.49
Options exercisable - intrinsic value	$ 1,079
Options exercisable - weighted average remaining life in years	2 years 8 months 1 day
Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member] | $31.96 - $36.48 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options outstanding (in shares)	280,649
Options outstanding weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 33.54
Options outstanding - intrinsic value	$ 7,205
Options outstanding - weighted average remaining life in years	2 years 7 months 5 days
Options exercisable - number (in shares)	280,649
Options exercisable - weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 33.54
Options exercisable - intrinsic value	$ 7,205
Options exercisable - weighted average remaining life in years	2 years 7 months 5 days
Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member] | $42.86 - $57.74 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options outstanding (in shares)	1,275,445
Options outstanding weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 46.47
Options outstanding - intrinsic value	$ 16,255
Options outstanding - weighted average remaining life in years	6 years 8 months 15 days
Options exercisable - number (in shares)	906,034
Options exercisable - weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 46.54
Options exercisable - intrinsic value	$ 11,478
Options exercisable - weighted average remaining life in years	5 years 8 months 27 days
Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member] | $61.57 - $63.22 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options outstanding (in shares)	713,303
Options outstanding weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 62.27
Options outstanding - intrinsic value	$ 0
Options outstanding - weighted average remaining life in years	8 years
Options exercisable - number (in shares)	357,712
Options exercisable - weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 62.10
Options exercisable - intrinsic value	$ 0
Options exercisable - weighted average remaining life in years	7 years 10 months 19 days

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas69

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Options Fair Value Assumptions (Details) - Employee and Non-Employee Stock Options [Member] - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average fair value per option at the date of grant for options granted	$ 7.23	$ 10.26
Risk-free interest rate	1.46%	1.31%
Expected dividend yield	1.89%	1.27%
Expected volatility factor	20.40%	19.50%
Expected option term in years	5 years	5 years

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas70

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Unit Awards Compensation Expense (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pre-tax compensation expense	$ 322	$ 788	$ 1,273	$ 1,623
Deferred tax benefits	(117)	(286)	(463)	(590)
Excess tax benefits associated with tax deductions over the amount of compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed financial statements	(1)	3	(110)	211
Fair value of restricted stock unit awards on date of grant	0	3	2,954	3,183
Fair value of restricted stock unit awards vested	$ 38	$ 0	$ 1,532	$ 979

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas71

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Unit Awards Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016$ / sharesshares
Units
Nonvested at beginning of year (in units) | shares	71,592
Granted (in units) | shares	63,605
Vested (in units) | shares	(27,203)
Surrendered (in units) | shares	(1,598)
Nonvested at end of period (in units) | shares	106,396
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Beginning of Year (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	$ 60.09
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Granted (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	46.45
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Vested (in dollar per unit) | $ / shares	56.31
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Surrendered (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	46.89
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - End of Period (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	$ 52.56

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas72

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Unit Awards with Performance Conditions Compensation Expense (Details) - Restricted Stock Unit Awards with Performance Conditions [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pre-tax compensation expense	$ 0	$ 463	$ 0	$ 927
Deferred tax benefits	0	(168)	0	(337)
Excess tax (shortfall) benefits associated with tax deductions over the amount of compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed financial statements	0	0	0	0
Fair value of restricted stock unit awards on date of grant	0	0	0	5,857
Fair value of restricted stock unit awards vested	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas73

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Unit Awards with Performance Conditions Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Unit Awards with Performance Conditions [Member]	6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016$ / sharesshares
Units
Nonvested at beginning of year (in units) | shares	92,650
Granted (in units) | shares	0
Vested (in units) | shares	0
Surrendered (in units) | shares	(8,609)
Nonvested at end of period (in units) | shares	84,041
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Beginning of Year (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	$ 63.22
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Granted (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	0
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Vested (in dollar per unit) | $ / shares	0
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Surrendered (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	63.22
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - End of Period (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	$ 63.22

Incentive Plans and Stock-Bas74

Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Directors' Compensation Expense (Details) - Director [Member] - Restricted Stock [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pre-tax compensation expense	$ 1,131	$ 880	$ 1,150	$ 880
Shares of Company common stock issued under the plans (in shares)	21,306	13,352	21,306	13,352

Earnings Per Share and Stock 75

Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity - Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity [Abstract]
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)	48,714,109	50,209,215	48,758,579	50,232,565
Dilutive effect of stock-based arrangements (in shares)	439,515	581,983	370,395	559,275
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	49,153,624	50,791,198	49,128,974	50,791,840
Net earnings attributable to CLARCOR Inc.	$ 53,354	$ 38,497	$ 74,517	$ 65,206
Net earnings per share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.10	$ 0.77	$ 1.53	$ 1.30
Net earnings per share attributable to CLARCOR Inc. - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.09	$ 0.76	$ 1.52	$ 1.28

Earnings Per Share and Stock 76

Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity - Calculation of Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015	May 28, 2016	May 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity [Abstract]
Number of antidilutive options with exercise prices greater than the average market price excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share	716,803	0	944,278	0
Common stock repurchased and retired pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program	$ 7,205	$ 8,161	$ 38,211	$ 16,110
Number of shares repurchased and retired pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program	128,000	126,000	797,604	248,000

Earnings Per Share and Stock 77

Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity - Narrative (Details)	May 28, 2016USD ($)
Earnings Per Share and Stock Repurchase Activity [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 99,472,000
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$ 250,000,000

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016USD ($)	May 30, 2015USD ($)	May 28, 2016USD ($)reportable_segment	May 30, 2015USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | reportable_segment			3
Net sales	$ 364,968	$ 399,799	$ 681,240	$ 750,922
Operating profit	53,784	58,943	85,743	98,136
Other income (expense), net	25,195	(1,888)	23,726	(2,934)
Earnings before income taxes	78,979	57,055	109,469	95,202
Identifiable assets	1,789,957		1,789,957		$ 1,818,456
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	364,968	399,799	681,240	750,922
Operating profit	53,784	58,943	85,743	98,136
Operating Segments [Member] | Engine/Mobile Filtration [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	154,019	161,290	288,573	305,748
Operating profit	29,501	30,564	48,568	55,310
Identifiable assets	750,018		750,018		771,120
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial/Environmental Filtration [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	210,949	218,676	392,667	409,592
Operating profit	24,283	26,604	37,175	40,612
Identifiable assets	994,326		994,326		1,028,793
Operating Segments [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	19,833	0	35,582
Operating profit	0	1,775	0	2,214
Identifiable assets	0		0		0
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other income (expense), net	25,195	$ (1,888)	23,726	$ (2,934)
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	$ 45,613		$ 45,613		$ 18,543