H.B. Fuller (FUL) 10-Q 30 Jun 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - May. 30, 2015 - shares	Total
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document type	10-Q
Document period end date	May 30, 2015
Amendment flag	false
Entity registrant name	FULLER H B CO
Entity central index key	39,368
Entity current reporting status	Yes
Entity voluntary filers	No
Current fiscal year end date	--11-28
Entity filer category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity well known seasoned issuer	Yes
Entity common stock shares outstanding	50,514,295
Document fiscal year focus	2,015
Document fiscal period focus	Q2

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Income
Net revenue	$ 540,762,000	$ 544,034,000	$ 1,011,423,000	$ 1,030,015,000
Cost of sales	(391,825,000)	(401,379,000)	(746,280,000)	(754,315,000)
Gross profit	148,937,000	142,655,000	265,143,000	275,700,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(100,582,000)	(96,372,000)	(195,415,000)	(193,171,000)
Special charges, net	(934,000)	(13,538,000)	(3,295,000)	(25,272,000)
Asset impairment charges			0	0
Other income (expense), net	(569,000)	(204,000)	(206,000)	(1,254,000)
Interest expense	(6,215,000)	(4,760,000)	(12,317,000)	(8,886,000)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	40,637,000	27,781,000	53,910,000	47,117,000
Income taxes	(15,387,000)	(8,838,000)	(20,156,000)	(15,379,000)
Income from equity method investments	1,366,000	1,683,000	2,657,000	3,537,000
Income from continuing operations	26,616,000	20,626,000	36,411,000	35,275,000
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(1,300,000)	0	(1,300,000)	0
Net income including non-controlling interests	25,316,000	20,626,000	35,111,000	35,275,000
Non-controlling interest	(144,000)	(89,000)	(229,000)	(167,000)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 25,172,000	$ 20,537,000	$ 34,882,000	$ 35,108,000
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations, basic share	$ 0.53	$ 0.41	$ 0.72	$ 0.7
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, basic share	(0.03)	0	(0.03)	0
Basic earnings per share	0.5	0.41	0.69	0.7
Income from continuing operations, diluted share	0.51	0.4	0.7	0.69
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, diluted share	(0.03)	0	(0.03)	0
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.49	$ 0.4	$ 0.68	$ 0.69
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	50,345	49,956	50,267	49,933
Diluted	51,471	51,175	51,425	51,215
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.13	$ 0.12	$ 0.25	$ 0.22

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 25,316,000	$ 20,626,000	$ 35,111,000	$ 35,275,000
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation	(4,651,000)	(1,377,000)	(37,920,000)	(830,000)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,528,000	1,021,000	3,055,000	2,039,000
Interest rate swap, net of tax	10,000	10,000	20,000	20,000
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes	0	29,000	(25,000)	32,000
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,113,000)	(317,000)	(34,870,000)	1,261,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	22,203,000	20,309,000	241,000	36,536,000
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	218,000	97,000	313,000	164,000
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to H.F. Fuller	$ 21,985,000	$ 20,212,000	$ (72,000)	$ 36,372,000

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	May. 30, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 79,463,000	$ 77,569,000
Trade receivables, net of allowances	356,409,000	341,307,000
Inventories	265,620,000	251,290,000
Other current assets	90,518,000	93,105,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	2,706,000	1,865,000
Total current assets	794,716,000	765,136,000
Property, plant and equipment	1,129,060,000	1,106,506,000
Accumulated depreciation	(596,326,000)	(603,872,000)
Property, plant and equipment, net	532,734,000	502,634,000
Goodwill	401,012,000	255,972,000
Other intangibles, net	218,415,000	195,938,000
Other assets	143,882,000	149,326,000
Long-term assets of discontinued operations	0	0
Total assets	2,090,759,000	1,869,006,000
Current liabilities:
Notes payable	36,527,000	27,149,000
Current maturities of long-term debt	18,750,000	0
Trade payables	191,930,000	174,494,000
Accrued compensation	41,909,000	45,746,000
Income taxes payable	11,307,000	13,761,000
Other accrued expenses	49,410,000	51,049,000
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	8,000,000	5,000,000
Total current liabilities	357,833,000	317,199,000
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	681,622,000	547,735,000
Accrued pension liabilities	58,292,000	67,193,000
Other liabilities	98,091,000	41,775,000
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0
Total liabilities	1,195,838,000	973,902,000
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Redeemable non-controlling interest	4,249,000	4,654,000
H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) Shares authorized 10,045,900	0	0
Common stock	50,509,000	50,311,000
Additional paid-in capital	63,558,000	53,269,000
Retained earnings	955,998,000	933,819,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(182,306,000)	(147,352,000)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity	887,759,000	890,047,000
Non-controlling interests	2,913,000	403,000
Total equity	890,672,000	890,450,000
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and total equity	$ 2,090,759,000	$ 1,869,006,000

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May. 30, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Statement of Financial Position Parentheticals [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$ 9,743	$ 10,246
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized	10,045,900
Common Stock Par Value	$ 1
Common Stock Authorized	160,000,000
Common Stock Outstanding	50,509,286	50,310,803

Consolidated Statements of Tota

Consolidated Statements of Total Equity - USD ($)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance at, at Nov. 30, 2013	$ 930,461,000	$ 50,229,000	$ 44,490,000	$ 907,308,000	$ (71,962,000)	$ 396,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	(25,253,000)			49,773,000	(75,390,000)	364,000
Dividends	(23,262,000)			(23,262,000)
Stock option exercises	6,852,000	330,000	6,522,000
Share-based compensation plans other, net	14,162,000	70,000	14,092,000
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans	3,357,000		3,357,000
Repurchase of common stock	(15,510,000)	(318,000)	(15,192,000)
Redeemable non-controlling interest	(357,000)					(357,000)
Balance at, at Nov. 29, 2014	890,450,000	50,311,000	53,269,000	933,819,000	(147,352,000)	403,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	241,000			34,325,000	(34,954,000)	313,000
Dividends	12,703,000			12,703,000
Stock option exercises	3,951,000	174,000	3,777,000
Share-based compensation plans other, net	7,833,000	78,000	7,755,000
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans	910,000		910,000
Repurchase of common stock	2,207,000	54,000	2,153,000
Non-controlling interest assumed	14,197,000					14,197,000
Recognition of non-controlling interest redemption liability	(11,773,000)					(11,773,000)
Redeemable non-controlling interest	151,000					151,000
Non-controlling interest	76,000					76,000
Balance at, at May. 30, 2015	$ 890,672,000	$ 50,509,000	$ 63,558,000	$ 955,998,000	$ (182,306,000)	$ 2,913,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations:
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 35,111,000	$ 35,275,000
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	1,300,000	0
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations:
Depreciation	23,603,000	22,073,000
Amortization	13,147,000	11,578,000
Deferred income taxes	1,916,000	(586,000)
(Income) from equity method investments, net of dividends received	(2,657,000)	(3,537,000)
Share-based compensation	7,319,000	7,148,000
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(910,000)	(2,450,000)
Non cash charge for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition	2,416,000	0
Asset impairment charges	0	0
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and discontinued operations:
Trade receivables, net	2,542,000	(23,847,000)
Inventories	(14,293,000)	(60,635,000)
Other assets	5,817,000	(12,569,000)
Trade payables	30,326,000	27,122,000
Accrued compensation	(3,573,000)	(24,921,000)
Other accrued expenses	2,401,000	5,601,000
Income taxes payable	(1,033,000)	(3,990,000)
Accrued / prepaid pensions	(4,990,000)	(9,071,000)
Other liabilities	(1,882,000)	(3,211,000)
Other	19,656,000	2,180,000
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations	116,216,000	(33,840,000)
Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations:
Purchased property, plant and equipment	(38,917,000)	(82,142,000)
Purchased business	(217,572,000)	(151,000)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	1,073,000	1,797,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations	(255,416,000)	(80,496,000)
Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations:
Proceeds from long-term debt	337,000,000	175,000,000
Repayment of long-term debt	(183,750,000)	(110,000,000)
Net proceeds (repayments) from notes payable	2,485,000	9,039,000
Dividends paid	(12,605,000)	(11,024,000)
Distribution to redeemable non-controlling interest	0	0
Proceeds from stock options exercised	3,951,000	4,651,000
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	910,000	2,450,000
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable non-controlling interest	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	(2,207,000)	(15,449,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations	145,784,000	54,667,000
Effect of exchange rate changes	(4,690,000)	(408,000)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	1,894,000	(60,077,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	77,569,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	79,463,000	95,044
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Dividends paid with company stock	98,000	81,000
Cash paid for interest	13,624,000	11,844,000
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 12,041,000	$ 9,493,000

Consolidated Statements of Cas8

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014
Statement of Cash Flows Parentheticals [Abstract]
Capitalized interest	$ 36	$ 1,950

Accounting Policies

Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies Disclosure	Note 1 : Accounting Policies The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed C onsolidated F inancial S tatements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position, and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the unaudited interim Condensed C ons olidated F inancial S tatements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessa ry for the fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results tha t may be expected for the fiscal year as a whole. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilit ies, revenues, expenses, and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These unaudited interim Condensed C onsolidated F inancial S tatements should be read in conjunction with the C onsolidated Financial S tatements and N otes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 29 , 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New Accounting Pronouncements: In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03, “Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issue Costs.” This guidance requires debt issue costs to be presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt, consistent with debt discounts. This is a change from the current presentation of classifying debt issue costs as a deferred charge. Our effective date for adoption is our fiscal yea r beginning December 3, 2017. We have evaluated the effect that ASU No. 2015-03 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and determined it will not have a material impact. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2 014-09, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers” which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recogniti on guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 which is our fiscal year beginning on December 3, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standar d permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are evaluating the effect that ASU No. 2014-09 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transit ion method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

Acquisitions and Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Acquisitions and Divestitures Abstract
Acquisitions and Divestitures Disclosure	Note 2 : Acquisitions and Divestitures Acquisitions Continental Products Limited: On February 3 , 201 5 we acquired the equity of Continental Products Limited, a provider of industrial adhesives , based in Nairobi, Kenya. The acquisition supports our growth strategy for emerging markets and delivers specialty adhesive products to key customers in East and Central Africa. The purchase price of € 1 , 459 or approximately $1,647, net of cash acquired of € 329 or $371, was funded thr ough existing cash and was recorded in our EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East and Africa) operating segment. We incurred acquisition related costs of approximately $16, which were recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Co nsolidated Statements of Income. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Preliminary Valuation February 28, 2015 Fair Value Adjustments Final Valuation Current assets $ 1,439 $ (82) $ 1,357 Property, plant and equipment 183 (40) 143 Goodwill 418 44 462 Other intangibles Customer relationships 416 416 Noncompetition agreements 30 30 Other assets 7 7 Current liabilities (591) (591) Other liabilities (189) 12 (177) Total purchase price $ 1,713 $ (66) $ 1,647 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 13 years for customer relationships and 3 years for noncompetition agreements. Tonsan Adhesive, Inc. On February 2, 2015 we acquired 95 percent of the equity of Tonsan Adhesive, Inc., an independent engineering adhesives provider based in Beijing, China. The acquisition strengthens our customer relationships in the high-value, fast growing engineering adhesives markets. The purchase price was 1.4 billion Chinese renminbi or approximately $215,925, net of cash acquired of $7,754, which was financed with the proceeds from our January 28, 2015 term loan and was recorde d in our Asia Pacific operating segment. We incurred acquisition related costs of approximately $373, which were recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Concurrent with the acquisitio n, we entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 5 percent of Tonsan’s equity beginning February 1, 2019 for 82 million Chinese renminbi or approximately $13,038. In addition, the agreement requires us to pay up to 418 million Chinese renminbi or a pproximately $66,848 in contingent consideration based upon a formula related to the Tonsan’s gross profit in fiscal 2018. The fair values of the agreement to purchase the remaining equity and the contingent consideration based upon a discounted cash flow model were $11,773 and $37,630, respectively. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of May 30, 2015, subject to the completion of the valuation of Tonsan Adhesive Inc. and further management reviews and assessment of the preliminary fa ir values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We expect the fair value measurement process to be completed in the third quarter of 2015. The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilit ies assumed as of the date of acquisition: Preliminary Valuation February 28, 2015 Purchase Price and Fair Value Adjustments Preliminary Valuation May 30, 2015 Current assets $ 50,922 $ (1,090) $ 49,832 Property, plant and equipment 58,549 58,549 Goodwill 155,232 3,115 158,347 Other intangibles Developed technology 18,500 18,500 Customer relationships 12,400 12,400 Trademarks/trade names 10,900 10,900 Other assets 139 139 Current liabilities (30,590) (428) (31,018) Other liabilities (49,497) (454) (49,951) Redeemable non-controlling interests (10,630) (1,143) (11,773) Total purchase price $ 215,925 $ - $ 215,925 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 7 years for developed technology, 6 years for customer relationships and 14 years for trademarks/trade names. Based on fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $158,347 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Tonsan with our existing business. The goodwill was assigned to our Asia Pacific operating segment. ProSpec ® Construction Products: On September 3, 2014 we acquired the ProSpec construction products business, a provider of tile and stone installation products. The acquisition was an asset purchase and strengthens our customer profile in the southeastern and western regions of the United States. The purchase price of $26,183 wa s funded through existing cash and was recorded in our Construction Products operating segment. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Final Valuation Current assets $ 6,502 Property, plant and equipment 7,976 Goodwill 7,443 Other intangibles Customer relationships 4,300 Technology 1,500 Trademarks/trade names 200 Current liabilities (1,738) Total purchase price $ 26,183 Divest it ures Central America Paints : On August 6, 2012 we completed the sale of our Central America Paints business to Compania Global de Pinturas S.A., a company of Inversiones Mundial S.A. The assets and liabilities of this business are presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations. A portion of the cash proceeds was determined to be contingent consideration, pending resolution of purchase agreement contingencies. The contingent consideration was v alued at fair value based on level 3 inputs. The original contingent consideration in the amount of $5,000 was included in current liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at November 29, 2014. Subsequent to the end of th e second quarter, we entered into an agreement to settle various matters related to the divesture of the Paints business, including the settlement of the contingent consideration, for $8,000. As a result of this agreement, we recorded a loss from disconti nued operations, net of tax of $1,300, in the second quarter of 2015. On June 26, 2015, $8,000 was paid related to this agreement.

Accounting for Sharebased Compe

Accounting for Sharebased Compensation	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Note	Note 3 : Accounting for Share-Based Compensation Overview: We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards including stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described in detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 29, 2014 . Grant-Date Fair Value: We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of an award. The fair value of options granted during the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 were calculated using the following weighted average assumptions: 13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.61 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 30.23% 32.70% 30.91% 34.17% Expected volatility 30.23% 32.70% 25.50% - 31.67% 32.70% - 37.06% Risk-free interest rate 1.43% 1.64% 1.26% 1.51% Expected dividend yield 1.22% 0.84% 1.17% 0.82% Weighted-average fair value of grants $10.31 $13.33 $10.21 $14.21 Expected life – We use historical employee exercise and option expiration data to estimate the expected life assumption for the Black-Scholes gr ant-date valuation. We believe that this historical data is currently the best estimate of the expected term of a new option. We use a weighted-average expected life for all awards. Expected volatility – Volatility is calculated using our historical volatility for the same period o f time as the expected life. We have no reason to believe that our future volatility will differ materially from the past. Risk-free interest rate – The rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for the same peri od of time as the expected life. Expected dividend yield – The calculation is based on the total expected annual dividend payout divided by the average stock price. Expense Recognition: We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-ba sed compensation expense for option awards , restricted stock share and restricted stock units with graded and cliff vesting. The amount of share-based compensation expense recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest. Total share-base d compensation expense of $ 3,058 and $ 3,163 was included in our Condensed C onsolidated S tatements of I ncome for the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 , respectively. Total sha re-base d compensation expense of $ 7,319 and $ 7,148 was included in our Condensed C onsolidated S tatements of I ncome for the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 , respectively. All share-based compensation expense was recorded as selling, general and administrative expense . For the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 there was $ 513 and $ 837 of excess tax benefit recognized, respectively. For the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 there was $ 910 and $ 2,450 of excess tax benefit recognized, respectively. As of May 30, 2015 , there was $ 10,521 of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock option awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-aver age period of 2.1 years. Unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested re stricted stock shares was $ 1,994 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years . Unre cognized compensation costs related to unvested restricted stock units was $ 7,861 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. Share-based Activity A summary of option activity as of May 30, 2015 and changes during the 26 weeks then ended is presented below: Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at November 29, 2014 2,534,473 $ 30.39 Granted 704,180 41.17 Exercised (173,576) 22.76 Forfeited or cancelled (43,927) 41.66 Outstanding at May 30, 2015 3,021,150 $ 33.18 The total fair values of options granted during the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 were $ 9 and $ 106 , respectively. Total intrinsic values of options exercised during the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 were $ 2,223 and $ 3,119 , respectively. Intrinsic value is the difference between our closing stock price on the respective trading day and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options exercised. The total fair values of options granted during the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 were $ 7,189 and $ 5,899 , respectively. Total intrinsic values of options exercised during the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 were $ 3,549 and $ 5,792 , respectively. Proceeds received from option exercises during the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 were $ 2,267 and $ 2,646 , respectively and $ 3,951 and $ 4,651 during the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 , respectively. A summary of nonvested restricted stock as of May 30, 2015 and changes during the 26 weeks then ended is presented below: Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Shares Total Value (in Years) Nonvested at November 29, 2014 188,661 188,622 377,283 $ 40.70 1.0 Granted 142,260 - 142,260 41.00 1.7 Vested (80,959) (67,294) (148,253) 40.90 - Forfeited (7,353) (8,638) (15,991) 39.49 1.1 Nonvested at May 30, 2015 242,609 112,690 355,299 $ 42.20 1.5 Total fair values of restricted stock vested during the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 were $ 64 and $ 251 , respectively. Total fair values of restricted stock vested during the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 were $ 6,064 and $ 8,541 , respectively. The total fair value of nonvested restricted stock at May 30, 2015 was $ 14,993 . We repurchased 86 and 2,249 restricted stock shares during the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 , respectively and 54,003 and 66,312 during the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 , respectively. The repurchases relate to statutory minimum tax withholding. We have a Directors’ De ferred Compensation plan that allows non-employee directors to defer all or a portion of their directors’ compensation in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of our common stock. We also have a Key Employee Deferred Compens ation Plan that allows key employees to defer a portion of their eligible compensation in a number of investment choices, including units, representing shares of our common stock. We provide a 10 percent match on deferred compensation invested into units, representing shares of our common stock. A summary of deferred compensation units as of May 30, 2015 , and changes during the 26 weeks then ended is presented below: Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding November 29, 2014 342,547 52,303 394,850 Participant contributions 9,438 2,310 11,748 Company match contributions 944 231 1,175 Payouts (302) (7,627) (7,929) Units outstanding May 30, 2015 352,627 47,217 399,844 Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Earnings per Share Abstract
Earnings Per Share Disclosure	Note 4: Earnings Per Share A reconciliation of the common share components for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations follows: 13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended May 30, May 31, May 30, May 31, (Shares in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Weighted-average common shares - basic 50,345 49,956 50,267 49,933 Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans 1,126 1,219 1,158 1,282 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted 51,471 51,175 51,425 51,215 Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted - average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted - average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate th e effect of outstanding shares, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award, (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services and (c) the amount of tax benefits, if any, that would be credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of the award. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Options to purchase 437,798 and 442,616 shares of common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $ 48.59 for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 , respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive. Options to purchase 407,145 shares of common stock a t a weighted-average exercise price of $ 48.93 for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended May 31, 2014 were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): 13 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 13 Weeks Ended May 31, 2014 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests $ 25,172 $ 144 $ 20,537 $ 89 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment ¹ $ (4,725) - (4,725) 74 $ (1,385) - (1,385) 8 Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment ² 2,326 (798) 1,528 1,670 (649) 1,021 Interest rate swap ³ 5 5 10 14 (4) 10 Cash-flow hedges ³ - - - 47 (18) 29 Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (2,394) $ (793) (3,187) 74 $ 346 $ (671) (325) 8 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 21,985 $ 218 $ 20,212 $ 97 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 26 Weeks Ended May 31, 2014 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests $ 34,882 $ 229 $ 35,108 $ 167 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment ¹ $ (38,004) - (38,004) 84 $ (827) - (827) (3) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment ² 4,651 (1,596) 3,055 3,326 (1,287) 2,039 Interest rate swap ³ 21 (1) 20 28 (8) 20 Cash-flow hedges ³ (31) 6 (25) 53 (21) 32 Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (33,363) $ (1,591) (34,954) 84 $ 2,580 $ (1,316) 1,264 (3) Comprehensive income $ (72) $ 313 $ 36,372 $ 164 ¹ Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries. ² Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings as part of net periodic cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans is reported in cost of sales, SG&A and special charges. ³ Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss follow: May 30, 2015 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (26,736) $ (26,799) $ 63 Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $83,007 (155,474) (155,474) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $20 (33) (33) - Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (182,243) $ (182,306) $ 63 November 29, 2014 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 11,184 $ 11,205 $ (21) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $84,604 (158,529) (158,529) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $21 (53) (53) - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $15 25 25 - Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (147,373) $ (147,352) $ (21)

Special Charges, net

Special Charges, net	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Special Charges [Abstract]
Special Charges Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 6 : Special Charges , net The integration of th e Forbo industrial adhesives business we acquired in March 2012 involve d a significant amount of restructuring and capital investment to optimize the new combined entity. In addition, we have taken a series of actions in our existing EIMEA operating segment to improve the profitability and future growth prospects of this oper ating segment. W e combined these two initiatives into a single project which we refer to as the “Business Integration Project”. During the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 , w e incurred special charges , net of $ 934 and $ 13,538 , respectively f or cost s relat ed to the Business Integration P roject. During the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 , w e incurred special charges , net of $ 3,295 and $ 25,272 , respectively f or cost s relat e d to the Business Integration P roject. The following table provides detail of special charges, net: 13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 Acquisition and transformation related costs $ 75 $ 2,578 $ 547 $ 4,286 Workforce reduction costs (270) 899 (214) 2,958 Facility exit costs 1,111 7,326 2,640 12,452 Other related costs 18 2,735 322 5,576 Special charges, net $ 934 $ 13,538 $ 3,295 $ 25,272 Acquisition and transformation related costs of $75 for the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and $2,578 for the 13 weeks ended May 31, 2014 include costs related to organization consulting, financial advisory and legal services necessary to integrate the Forbo industrial adhesives business into our existing operating segments. For the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 we incurred acquisition and transformation related costs of $547 and $4,286, respectively . During the 13 weeks ended May 30, 2015 , we reco rded a net reversal of workforce reduction costs of $ 270 and we incurred cash facility exit costs of $429 and a non-cash facility exit costs of $ 682 and other incremental transformation related costs of $18 including the cost of personnel directly working on the integration. During the 13 weeks ended May 31, 2014 , we incurred workforce reduction costs of $ 899, cash facility exit costs of $5,708, non-cash facility exit costs of $ 1,618 and other incremental transformation related costs of $2,735 including the co st of personnel directly working on the integration. During the 26 weeks ended May 30, 2015 , we recorded a net reversal of workforce reduction costs of $ 214 and we incurred cash facility exit costs of $1,823 and a non-cash facility exit costs of $ 817 an d other incremental transformation related costs of $322 including the cost of personnel directly working on the integration. During the 26 weeks ended May 31, 2014 , we incurred workforce reduction costs of $ 2,958, cash facility exit costs of $9,282, no n-cash facility exit costs of $ 3,170 and other incremental transformation related costs of $5,576 including the cost of personnel directly working on the integration.

Components of Net Periodic Cost

Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Abstract
Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosure	Note 7: Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans 13 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 26 $ 24 $ 473 $ 438 $ 112 $ 109 Interest cost 4,080 4,021 1,461 1,924 511 536 Expected return on assets (6,421) (5,967) (2,573) (2,736) (1,378) (1,185) Amortization: Prior service cost 7 7 (1) (1) (626) (943) Actuarial loss (gain) 1,407 1,144 781 784 608 678 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (901) $ (771) $ 141 $ 409 $ (773) $ (805) 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 53 $ 47 $ 980 $ 868 $ 224 $ 217 Interest cost 8,161 8,043 2,977 3,817 1,021 1,072 Expected return on assets (12,841) (11,933) (5,240) (5,426) (2,755) (2,371) Amortization: Prior service cost 14 14 (2) (2) (1,252) (1,886) Actuarial loss (gain) 2,814 2,288 1,612 1,556 1,216 1,355 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (1,799) $ (1,541) $ 327 $ 813 $ (1,546) $ (1,613)

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Inventories Abstract
Inventories Disclosure	Note 8: Inventories The composition of inventories follows: May 30, November 30, 2015 2014 Raw materials $ 135,260 $ 133,476 Finished goods 147,985 140,014 LIFO reserve (17,625) (22,200) Total inventories $ 265,620 $ 251,290

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Financial Instruments Abstract
Financial Instruments Disclosure	Note 9 : Financial Instruments As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. These items are denominated in various foreign currencies, including the Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Chinese renminbi , Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Mexican peso, Turkish lira, Egyptian pound, Indian ru pee and Malaysian ringgit. Our objective is to balance, where possible, local currency denominated assets to local currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We take steps to minimize risks from foreig n currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. We do not enter into any speculative positions with regard to derivative instruments. We en ter into derivative contracts with a group of investment grade multinational commercial banks. We evaluate the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. F oreign currency derivative instruments outstanding are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. T he gains and losses related to mark-to-market adjustments are recognized as other income or expense in the income statement during the periods in which the derivative instruments are outstanding. See Note 14 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Sta tements for fair value amounts of these derivative instruments. As of May 30, 2015 , we had forward foreign currency c ontracts maturing between June 5, 2015 and January 28 , 2016. The mark-to-market effect associated with these contracts, on a net basis, was a gain of $ 7,430 at May 30, 2015 . These gains were largely offset by the underlying transaction gains and losses resulting from the foreign currency exposures for which these contracts relate. We have interest rate swap agreements to convert $ 75,000 of our Senior Notes to variable int erest rates. The change in fair value of the Senior Notes , attributable to the change in the risk being hedged, was a liability of $ 4,065 at May 30, 2015 and was included in long-term debt in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair values of the swaps in total were an asset of $ 4,108 at May 30, 2015 and were included in other assets in the Condensed C onsolidated Balance S heet s . The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatmen t as fair value hedges . The changes in the fair value of the swap and the fair value of the Senior Notes attributable to the change in the risk being hedged are recorded as other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. I n a perfectly effective hedge relationship, the two fair value calculations would exactly offset each other. Any difference in the calculation represents hedge ineffectiveness. The calculation as of May 30, 2015 resulted in a pretax gain of $ 52 as the fair value of the interest rate swaps increased by more than the change in the fair value of the Senior Notes attributable to the change in the risk being hedged. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities in the customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and countries. As of May 30, 2015 , there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Abstract
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure	Note 10 : Commitments and Contingencies Environmental Matters: From time to time, we become aware of compliance matters relating to, or receive notices from, federal, state or local entities regarding possible or alleged violations of environmental, health or safety laws and regulations. We review the circumstances of each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of potential liability or contribution of us relative to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous substances involved, the method and extent of remediation, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Also, from time to time, we are identified as a "potentially responsible party" (PRP) under the Comprehensive Environme ntal Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances. We are also subject t o similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of ou r probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish a financial provision. Currently we are involved in various environmental investigations, clean up activities and administrative proceedings and lawsuits. In particular, we are currently dee med a PRP in conjunction with numerous other parties, in a number of government enforcement actions associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean up of these sit es. In addition, we are engaged in environmental remediation and monitoring efforts at a number of current and former operating facilities. While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow. Other Legal Proceedings: From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax an d employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow. We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to produc ts containing asbestos manufactured more than 30 years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate th at they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicatin g that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought. A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third parties, including indemnification pursuan t to the provisions of a 1976 agreement under which we acquired a business from a third party. Currently, this third party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the third party . In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities (including defense costs). Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense cos ts and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are insolvent. We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and under certain circumstances, settlement s and judgments, in asbestos- related lawsuits. Under these agreements, we are required under certain circumstances to fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent. In addition, to delineate ou r rights under certain insurance policies, in October 2009, we commenced a declaratory judgment action against one of our insurers in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Additional insurers were brought into the action to addre ss issues related to the scope of their coverage. In 2013, we entered into a settlement agreement with the defendant insurers in this case that provided for the allocation of defense costs and settlements in the future. The allocation under the settlemen t agreement depended on the outcome of an appeal of two issues to the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. During the second quarter of 2015, we entered into an additional settlement with the parties to the coverage litigation, which resulted in the appeal being dismissed. Therefore, this litigation has now been fully resolved. A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows: 26 Weeks Ended 3 Years Ended ($ in thousands) May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 November 29, 2014 Lawsuits and claims settled 5 4 24 Settlement amounts $ 438 $ 178 $ 1,754 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 354 $ 155 $ 1,357 We do not believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

Operating Segments

Operating Segments	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Operating Segments Abstract
Segment Reporting Disclosure	Note 11 : Operating Segments We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. We evaluate the performance of each of our operating segments based on segment operating income, which is defined as gross profit less selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses. Segment operating income excludes special charges, net. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs. Operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocat ed to the segments and assess their performance. The tables below provide certain information regarding net revenue and segment operating income of each of our operating segments: 13 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 228,526 $ 6,320 $ 34,809 $ 236,985 $ 5,774 $ 31,889 EIMEA 151,520 3,111 1,647 189,656 4,427 10,156 Asia Pacific 95,101 3,967 5,325 67,948 3,107 1,758 Construction Products 65,615 247 6,574 49,445 691 2,480 Total $ 540,762 $ 48,355 $ 544,034 $ 46,283 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 432,469 $ 11,703 $ 55,597 $ 446,651 $ 11,453 $ 57,095 EIMEA 299,082 7,661 925 361,215 8,533 18,596 Asia Pacific 165,094 7,433 4,839 132,995 6,579 3,546 Construction Products 114,778 423 8,367 89,154 963 3,292 Total $ 1,011,423 $ 69,728 $ 1,030,015 $ 82,529 13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended May 30, May 31, May 30, May 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Segment operating income $ 48,355 $ 46,283 $ 69,728 $ 82,529 Special charges, net (934) (13,538) (3,295) (25,272) Other income (expense), net (569) (204) (206) (1,254) Interest expense (6,215) (4,760) (12,317) (8,886) Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 40,637 $ 27,781 $ 53,910 $ 47,117

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Income Taxes Abstract
Income Taxes Disclosure	Note 12 : Income Taxes As of May 30, 2015, we had a $5,499 liability recorded under FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes” for gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest) compared to $4,787 as of November 29, 2014. As of May 30, 2015, we had accrued $545 of gross interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits. During the second quarter of 2015 our recorded liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $395.

Goodwill

Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Goodwill Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill Disclosure	Note 13 : Goodwill A summary of goodwill activity for the first six months of 2015 is presented below: Balance at November 29, 2014 $ 255,972 Tonsan Adhesive, Inc. acquisition 158,347 Continental Products Limited acquisition 462 Currency impact (13,769) Balance at May 30, 2015 $ 401,012

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements Disclosure	Note 14 : Fair Value Measurements The following table s present information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 30, 2015 and November 29, 2014 , and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs include data points that are observable such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. May 30, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 909 $ 909 $ - $ - Derivative assets 8,577 - 8,577 - Interest rate swaps 4,108 - 4,108 - Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ 1,147 $ - $ 1,147 $ - Contingent consideration liability, continuing operations 38,216 - - 38,216 Contingent consideration liability, discontinued operations 8,000 - - 8,000 November 29, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 748 $ 748 $ - $ - Derivative assets 1,007 - 1,007 - Interest rate swaps 4,726 - 4,726 - Cash-flow hedges 5,408 - 5,408 - Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ 433 $ - $ 433 $ - Contingent consideration liability, continuing operations 196 - - 196 Contingent consideration liability, discontinued operations 5,000 - - 5,000

Share Repurchase Program

Share Repurchase Program	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Share Repurchase Program Disclosure [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program [Text Block]	Note 15 : Share Repurchase Program On September 30, 2010, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $ 100,000 of our outstanding common shares. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The t iming of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. Upon repurchase of the shares, we reduced our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess being applied against additional paid-in capital. Under this program, we did not repurchase any shares during the first six months of 2015 or during the second quarter of 2014. During the first six months of 2014 we repurchased shares under this program, with an aggregate value of $ 12,254 . Of this amount, $ 250 reduced common stock and $ 12,004 reduced additional paid-in capital.

Redeemable Non-Controlling Inte

Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest Disclosure	Note 16 : Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest We account for the non-controlling interest in H.B. Fuller Kimya San. Tic A.S. (HBF Kimya ) as a redeemable non-controlling interest because both the non-controlling shareholder and H.B. Fuller have an option, exercisable beginning August 1, 2018, to require the redemption of the shares owned by the non-controlling shareholder at a price determined by a formula based on 24 months trailing EBITDA. Since the option makes the redemption of the non-c ontrolling ownership shares of HBF Kimya outside of our control, these shares are classified as a redeemable non-controlling interest in temporary equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The non-controlling shareholder is entitled to increase his ownership by 1 percent per year for 5 years up to a maximum of 13 percent ownership based on the achievement of profitability targets in each year. The option is subject to a minimum price of €3,500. The redemption value of the option, if it were cur rently redeemable, is estimated to be €3,500. The results of operations for the HBF Kimya non-controlling interest is consolidated in our financial statements. Both the non-controlling interest and the accretion adjustment to redemption value are includ ed in net income attributable to non-controlling interests in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and in the carrying value of the redeemable non-controlling interest on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The acquisition of the 95 pe rcent of the equity of Tonsan Adhesive, Inc. and concurrent agreement to acquire the remaining 5 percent in the future, resulted in the assumption of a non-controlling interest for the remaining equity. Based on requirements to redeem this non-controlling interest beginning February 1, 2019, the non-controlling interest was immediately recognized as a liability and reclassified to other liabilities. The fair value of the non-controlling interest as of the date of acquisition was $1 1 , 773 . As of May 30, 2015 t he redeemable non-controlling interests were: Total Balance at November 29, 2014 $ 4,654 Non-controlling interest assumed 11,773 Recognition of non-controlling interest redemption liability (11,773) Net income (loss) attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest 151 Foreign currency translation adjustment (556) Balance at May 30, 2015 $ 4,249

Aquisitions and Divestitures (T

Aquisitions and Divestitures (Table)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Purchased Goodwill by Segment (Table)	Preliminary Valuation February 28, 2015 Fair Value Adjustments Final Valuation Current assets $ 1,439 $ (82) $ 1,357 Property, plant and equipment 183 (40) 143 Goodwill 418 44 462 Other intangibles Customer relationships 416 416 Noncompetition agreements 30 30 Other assets 7 7 Current liabilities (591) (591) Other liabilities (189) 12 (177) Total purchase price $ 1,713 $ (66) $ 1,647 Preliminary Valuation February 28, 2015 Purchase Price and Fair Value Adjustments Preliminary Valuation May 30, 2015 Current assets $ 50,922 $ (1,090) $ 49,832 Property, plant and equipment 58,549 58,549 Goodwill 155,232 3,115 158,347 Other intangibles Developed technology 18,500 18,500 Customer relationships 12,400 12,400 Trademarks/trade names 10,900 10,900 Other assets 139 139 Current liabilities (30,590) (428) (31,018) Other liabilities (49,497) (454) (49,951) Redeemable non-controlling interests (10,630) (1,143) (11,773) Total purchase price $ 215,925 $ - $ 215,925 Final Valuation Current assets $ 6,502 Property, plant and equipment 7,976 Goodwill 7,443 Other intangibles Customer relationships 4,300 Technology 1,500 Trademarks/trade names 200 Current liabilities (1,738) Total purchase price $ 26,183

Accounting for Sharebased Com26

Accounting for Sharebased Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Fair value of options granted [TableText Block]	13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.61 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 30.23% 32.70% 30.91% 34.17% Expected volatility 30.23% 32.70% 25.50% - 31.67% 32.70% - 37.06% Risk-free interest rate 1.43% 1.64% 1.26% 1.51% Expected dividend yield 1.22% 0.84% 1.17% 0.82% Weighted-average fair value of grants $10.31 $13.33 $10.21 $14.21
Schedule of Share-based compensation stock options activity [TableText Block]	Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at November 29, 2014 2,534,473 $ 30.39 Granted 704,180 41.17 Exercised (173,576) 22.76 Forfeited or cancelled (43,927) 41.66 Outstanding at May 30, 2015 3,021,150 $ 33.18
Summary of nonvested restricted stock [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Shares Total Value (in Years) Nonvested at November 29, 2014 188,661 188,622 377,283 $ 40.70 1.0 Granted 142,260 - 142,260 41.00 1.7 Vested (80,959) (67,294) (148,253) 40.90 - Forfeited (7,353) (8,638) (15,991) 39.49 1.1 Nonvested at May 30, 2015 242,609 112,690 355,299 $ 42.20 1.5
Summary of deferred compensation units [Table Text Block]	Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding November 29, 2014 342,547 52,303 394,850 Participant contributions 9,438 2,310 11,748 Company match contributions 944 231 1,175 Payouts (302) (7,627) (7,929) Units outstanding May 30, 2015 352,627 47,217 399,844

Earnings Per Share (Table)

Earnings Per Share (Table)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share Table [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Note 4: Earnings Per Share A reconciliation of the common share components for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations follows: 13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended May 30, May 31, May 30, May 31, (Shares in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Weighted-average common shares - basic 50,345 49,956 50,267 49,933 Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans 1,126 1,219 1,158 1,282 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted 51,471 51,175 51,425 51,215

Accumulated Other Comprehensi28

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Note 5: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): 13 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 13 Weeks Ended May 31, 2014 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests $ 25,172 $ 144 $ 20,537 $ 89 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment ¹ $ (4,725) - (4,725) 74 $ (1,385) - (1,385) 8 Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment ² 2,326 (798) 1,528 1,670 (649) 1,021 Interest rate swap ³ 5 5 10 14 (4) 10 Cash-flow hedges ³ - - - 47 (18) 29 Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (2,394) $ (793) (3,187) 74 $ 346 $ (671) (325) 8 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 21,985 $ 218 $ 20,212 $ 97 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 26 Weeks Ended May 31, 2014 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests $ 34,882 $ 229 $ 35,108 $ 167 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment ¹ $ (38,004) - (38,004) 84 $ (827) - (827) (3) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment ² 4,651 (1,596) 3,055 3,326 (1,287) 2,039 Interest rate swap ³ 21 (1) 20 28 (8) 20 Cash-flow hedges ³ (31) 6 (25) 53 (21) 32 Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (33,363) $ (1,591) (34,954) 84 $ 2,580 $ (1,316) 1,264 (3) Comprehensive income $ (72) $ 313 $ 36,372 $ 164 ¹ Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries. ² Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings as part of net periodic cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans is reported in cost of sales, SG&A and special charges. ³ Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss follow: May 30, 2015 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (26,736) $ (26,799) $ 63 Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $83,007 (155,474) (155,474) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $20 (33) (33) - Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (182,243) $ (182,306) $ 63 November 29, 2014 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 11,184 $ 11,205 $ (21) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $84,604 (158,529) (158,529) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $21 (53) (53) - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $15 25 25 - Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (147,373) $ (147,352) $ (21)

Special Charges (Tables)

Special Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Special Charges Table [Abstract]
Special Charges [Table Text Block]	13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 Acquisition and transformation related costs $ 75 $ 2,578 $ 547 $ 4,286 Workforce reduction costs (270) 899 (214) 2,958 Facility exit costs 1,111 7,326 2,640 12,452 Other related costs 18 2,735 322 5,576 Special charges, net $ 934 $ 13,538 $ 3,295 $ 25,272

Components of Net Periodic Co30

Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Schedule of Pension Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosure	Note 7: Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans 13 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 26 $ 24 $ 473 $ 438 $ 112 $ 109 Interest cost 4,080 4,021 1,461 1,924 511 536 Expected return on assets (6,421) (5,967) (2,573) (2,736) (1,378) (1,185) Amortization: Prior service cost 7 7 (1) (1) (626) (943) Actuarial loss (gain) 1,407 1,144 781 784 608 678 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (901) $ (771) $ 141 $ 409 $ (773) $ (805) 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 53 $ 47 $ 980 $ 868 $ 224 $ 217 Interest cost 8,161 8,043 2,977 3,817 1,021 1,072 Expected return on assets (12,841) (11,933) (5,240) (5,426) (2,755) (2,371) Amortization: Prior service cost 14 14 (2) (2) (1,252) (1,886) Actuarial loss (gain) 2,814 2,288 1,612 1,556 1,216 1,355 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (1,799) $ (1,541) $ 327 $ 813 $ (1,546) $ (1,613)

Inventories (Table)

Inventories (Table)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Inventories Table [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	Note 8: Inventories The composition of inventories follows: May 30, November 30, 2015 2014 Raw materials $ 135,260 $ 133,476 Finished goods 147,985 140,014 LIFO reserve (17,625) (22,200) Total inventories $ 265,620 $ 251,290

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Product Liability Contingencies [Table Text Block]	26 Weeks Ended 3 Years Ended ($ in thousands) May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 November 29, 2014 Lawsuits and claims settled 5 4 24 Settlement amounts $ 438 $ 178 $ 1,754 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 354 $ 155 $ 1,357

Operating Segments (Tables)

Operating Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Operating Segments Abstract
Segment Reporting	13 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 228,526 $ 6,320 $ 34,809 $ 236,985 $ 5,774 $ 31,889 EIMEA 151,520 3,111 1,647 189,656 4,427 10,156 Asia Pacific 95,101 3,967 5,325 67,948 3,107 1,758 Construction Products 65,615 247 6,574 49,445 691 2,480 Total $ 540,762 $ 48,355 $ 544,034 $ 46,283 26 Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 May 31, 2014 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 432,469 $ 11,703 $ 55,597 $ 446,651 $ 11,453 $ 57,095 EIMEA 299,082 7,661 925 361,215 8,533 18,596 Asia Pacific 165,094 7,433 4,839 132,995 6,579 3,546 Construction Products 114,778 423 8,367 89,154 963 3,292 Total $ 1,011,423 $ 69,728 $ 1,030,015 $ 82,529
Reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended May 30, May 31, May 30, May 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Segment operating income $ 48,355 $ 46,283 $ 69,728 $ 82,529 Special charges, net (934) (13,538) (3,295) (25,272) Other income (expense), net (569) (204) (206) (1,254) Interest expense (6,215) (4,760) (12,317) (8,886) Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 40,637 $ 27,781 $ 53,910 $ 47,117

Goodwill (Table)

Goodwill (Table)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Goodwill Table [Abstract]
Purchased Goodwill by Segment (Table)	Balance at November 29, 2014 $ 255,972 Tonsan Adhesive, Inc. acquisition 158,347 Continental Products Limited acquisition 462 Currency impact (13,769) Balance at May 30, 2015 $ 401,012

Fair Value Measurements (Table)

Fair Value Measurements (Table)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value Measurements [Table Text Block]	May 30, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 909 $ 909 $ - $ - Derivative assets 8,577 - 8,577 - Interest rate swaps 4,108 - 4,108 - Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ 1,147 $ - $ 1,147 $ - Contingent consideration liability, continuing operations 38,216 - - 38,216 Contingent consideration liability, discontinued operations 8,000 - - 8,000 November 29, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 748 $ 748 $ - $ - Derivative assets 1,007 - 1,007 - Interest rate swaps 4,726 - 4,726 - Cash-flow hedges 5,408 - 5,408 - Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ 433 $ - $ 433 $ - Contingent consideration liability, continuing operations 196 - - 196 Contingent consideration liability, discontinued operations 5,000 - - 5,000

Redeemable Non-Controlling In36

Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest (Table)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Table [Abstract]
Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest [Table Text Block]	Total Balance at November 29, 2014 $ 4,654 Non-controlling interest assumed 11,773 Recognition of non-controlling interest redemption liability (11,773) Net income (loss) attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest 151 Foreign currency translation adjustment (556) Balance at May 30, 2015 $ 4,249

Acquistions and Divestitures (D

Acquistions and Divestitures (Details)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015USD ($)	May. 30, 2015CNY (¥)	May. 30, 2015EUR (€)	May. 30, 2015USD ($)	May. 31, 2014USD ($)	May. 30, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2015USD ($)	Nov. 29, 2014USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2013USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price net of cash acquired				$ 217,572,000	$ 151,000
Remaining Equity Fair Value						$ 11,773,000
Maximum additional consideration						66,848,000
Contingent Consideration Liability Fair Value Disclosure						37,630,000
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Goodwill						401,012,000				$ 255,972,000
Contingent consideration liabilities						(8,000,000)
Discontinued operations balance sheet items
Current assets of discontinued operations						2,706,000				1,865,000
Long-term assets of discontinued operations						0				0
Current liabilities of discontinued operations						8,000,000				5,000,000
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations						0				$ 0
Tonsan Adhesive Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price net of cash acquired		¥ 1,400,000		215,925,000
Cash acquired from acquisition				7,754,000
Acquisition related costs						373,000			$ 373
Remaining Equity Fair Value		82,000,000				13,038,000
Maximum additional consideration		418,000,000				66,848,000
Contingent Consideration Liability Fair Value Disclosure						37,630,000
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Current assets						50,922,000	$ 50,922,000
Property, plant and equipment						58,549,000	58,549,000
Goodwill						155,232,000	155,232,000
Other intangibles, net							139,000
Other assets acquired						139,000	(30,590,000)
Current liabilities						30,590,000	49,497,000
Other liabilities						49,497,000	10,630,000
Contingent consideration liabilities		¥ (418,000,000,000)				(66,848,000)	(215,925,000)
Tonsan Adhesive Inc [Member] | Customer relationships [Member] | Goodwill Asia Pacific [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						12,400
Tonsan Adhesive Inc [Member] | Trademarks [Member] | Goodwill Asia Pacific [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						10,900,000
Tonsan Adhesive Inc [Member] | Other intangibles [Member] | Goodwill Asia Pacific [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						18,500
Tonsan Adhesive Inc [Member] | Other intangibles [Member] | Remaining Earn Out Period [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Goodwill Asia Pacific [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Current assets						50,922
Property, plant and equipment						58,549
Goodwill						155,232
Other assets acquired						139
Current liabilities						30,590
Other liabilities						49,497
Contingent consideration liabilities						10,630
Continental Products Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price net of cash acquired			€ 1,459,000	1,647,000
Cash acquired from acquisition			€ 329,000	$ 371,000
Acquisition related costs								$ 16,000	$ 16
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Current assets						1,357,000	1,439,000
Property, plant and equipment						143,000	183,000
Goodwill						462,000	418,000
Other assets acquired						7,000	7,000
Current liabilities						591,000	591,000
Other liabilities						177,000	189,000
Contingent consideration liabilities							0
Current assets purchase price adjustment						(82,000)					$ (82,000)
Property, plant and equipment purchase price adjustment						(40,000)					(40,000)
Goodwill purchase price adjustment						44,000					$ 44,000
Other liabilities purchase price adjustment						12,000
Total purchase price adjustment						(66,000)
Continental Products Limited [Member] | Goodwill EIMEA [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total acquisition cost						1,713
Cash acquired from acquisition	$ 371
Acquisition related costs						16
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Total purchase price						1,713
Continental Products Limited [Member] | Customer relationships [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						416,000	416,000
Continental Products Limited [Member] | Customer relationships [Member] | Goodwill EIMEA [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						416
Continental Products Limited [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net							0
Continental Products Limited [Member] | Non-competition agreements [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						30,000	$ 30,000
Continental Products Limited [Member] | Non-competition agreements [Member] | Goodwill EIMEA [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						30
Continental Products Limited [Member] | Other intangibles [Member] | Remaining Earn Out Period [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Goodwill EIMEA [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Current assets						1,439
Property, plant and equipment						183
Goodwill						418
Other assets acquired						7
Current liabilities						591
ProSpec Construction Products [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total acquisition cost						26,183,000
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Current assets						6,502,000
Property, plant and equipment						7,976,000
Goodwill						7,443,000
Other intangibles, net						6,000,000
Current liabilities						(1,738,000)
Total purchase price						26,183,000
ProSpec Construction Products [Member] | Customer relationships [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						4,300,000
ProSpec Construction Products [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						200,000
ProSpec Construction Products [Member] | Other intangibles [Member]
Purchase price allocation [Abstract]
Other intangibles, net						$ 1,500,000

Accounting for Sharebased Com38

Accounting for Sharebased Compensation (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Assumptions to calculate fair value options [Abstract]
Expected life	4 years 9 months	4 years 9 months	4 years 7 months 10 days	4 years 9 months
Weighted-average expected volatility	30.23%	32.70%	30.91%	34.17%
Expected volatility	30.23%	32.70%
Expected volatility (Low)			25.50%	32.70%
Expected volatility (High)			31.67%	37.06%
Risk-free interest rate	1.43%	1.64%	1.26%	1.51%
Expected dividend yield	1.22%	0.84%	1.17%	0.82%
Weighted-average fair value of grants	$ 10.31	$ 13.33	$ 10.21	$ 14.21
Nonvested Restricted Activity [Line Items]
Nonvested beginning balance			377,283
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Nonemployee Director Stock Award Plan Activity Units [Line Items]
Units outstanding beginning			394,850
Participant contributions			11,748
Company match contributions			1,175
Payouts			(7,929)
Units outstanding ending	399,844		399,844
Other Share Based Activity [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value		$ 3,119,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options		$ 2,646,000
Repurchased restricted stock shares		2,249
Share-based compensation expense recognition [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 3,058,000	$ 3,163,000
Excess tax benefit recognized	513,000	$ 837,000
Unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock option awards	1,994		$ 1,994
Unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested restricted stock awards	10,521		10,521
Restricted Unit Unrecognized Costs	$ 7,861		$ 7,861
Summary of option activity [Roll Forward]
Outstanding beginning balance			2,534,473
Granted	704,180
Exercised	(173,576)
Forfeited or Cancelled	(43,927)
Outstanding ending balance	3,021,150		3,021,150
Weighted-average exercise price activity [Abstract]
Outstanding beginning balance			$ 30.39
Granted	$ 41.17
Exercised	22.76
Forfeited or Cancelled	41.66
Outstanding ending balance	$ 33.18		$ 33.18
Nonvested restricted stock units [Member]
Nonvested Restricted Activity [Line Items]
Nonvested beginning balance			188,661
Granted	142,260
Vested	(80,959)
Forfeited	(7,353)
Total fair value of nonvested restricted stock	$ 242,609,000		$ 242,609,000
Nonvested restricted stock shares [Member]
Nonvested Restricted Activity [Line Items]
Nonvested beginning balance			188,622
Granted	0
Vested	(67,294)
Forfeited	(8,638)
Total fair value of nonvested restricted stock	$ 112,690,000		$ 112,690,000
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value [Member]
Nonvested Restricted Activity [Line Items]
Nonvested beginning balance			40.7
Granted weighted average grant date fair value	$ 41
Vested weighted average grant date fair value	40.9
Forfeited weighted average grant date fair value	$ 39.49
Total fair value of nonvested restricted stock	$ 42.2		$ 42.2
Nonvested restricted stock weighted-average remaining contractual life (in years) [Member]
Nonvested Restricted Activity [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Granted	1 year 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Forfeited	1 year 1 month 6 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Vested
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Nonemployee Director Stock Award Plan Activity Units [Line Items]
Units outstanding beginning			342,547
Participant contributions	9,438		9,438
Company match contributions	944		944
Payouts	(302)		(302)
Units outstanding ending	352,627		352,627
Employees [Member]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Nonemployee Director Stock Award Plan Activity Units [Line Items]
Units outstanding beginning			52,303
Participant contributions	2,310		2,310
Company match contributions	231		231
Payouts	(7,627)		(7,627)
Units outstanding ending	47,217		47,217

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share Antidilutive Shares [Line Items]
Antidilutive shares not used in calculating diluted earnings per share calculations	437,798	407,145	442,616	407,145
Antidilutive Weighted Average Share Price Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount	$ 48.59	$ 48.93	$ 48.59	$ 48.93
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Line Items]
Weighted-average common shares - basic	50,345	49,956	50,267	49,933
Equivalent Shares From Share Based Compensations Plans	1,126	1,219	1,158	1,282
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted	51,471	51,175	51,425	51,215

Accumulated Other Comprehensi40

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014	May. 31, 2014	Nov. 29, 2014
Total comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Net income attributable to HB Fuller	$ 25,172,000	$ 20,537,000	$ 34,882,000		$ 35,108,000
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	144,000	89,000	229,000		167,000
Other compreshensive income (loss) before tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment				$ (827)
Reclassification To Earnings Before Tax [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment				3,326
Interest rate swap				(28)
Cash-flow hedges				(53)
Other compreshensive income (loss) tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment				0
Reclassification To Earnings Tax [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment				(1,287)
Interest rate swap				8
Cash-flow hedges				21
Other compreshensive income (loss) net [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment				(827)
Reclassification To Earnings Net [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment	1,528,000	1,021,000	3,055,000		2,039,000
Interest rate swap				20
Cross currency amount in AOCI	0	29,000	(25,000)		32,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	22,203,000	20,309,000	241,000		36,536,000	$ (25,253,000)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(26,736,000)		(26,736,000)			11,184,000
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(155,474,000)		(155,474,000)			(158,529,000)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	(33,000)		(33,000)			(53,000)
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes						25,000
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(182,243,000)		(182,243,000)			(147,373,000)
Tax on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	83,007,000		83,007,000			84,604,000
Tax on interest rate swap	0		0			15,000
Tax on cash-flow hedges	20,000		20,000			21,000
H.B Fuller Stockholders [Member]
Other compreshensive income (loss) before tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,725,000)	(1,385,000)	(38,004,000)	(827)	(827,000)
Reclassification To Earnings Before Tax [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment	2,326,000	1,670,000	4,651,000	3,326	3,326,000
Interest rate swap	5,000	14,000	21,000	28	28,000
Cash-flow hedges	0	47,000	(31,000)	53	53,000
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,394,000)	346,000	(33,363,000)	2,580	2,580,000
Other compreshensive income (loss) tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	0	0
Reclassification To Earnings Tax [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment	(798,000)	(649,000)	(1,596,000)	(1,287)	(1,287,000)
Interest rate swap	5,000	(4,000)	(1,000)	(8)	(8,000)
Cash-flow hedges	0	(18,000)	6,000	(21)	(21,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(793,000)	(671,000)	(1,591,000)	(1,316)	(1,316,000)
Other compreshensive income (loss) net [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,725,000)	(1,385,000)	(38,004,000)	(827)	(827,000)
Reclassification To Earnings Net [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment	1,528,000	1,021,000	3,055,000	2,039	2,039,000
Interest rate swap	10,000	10,000	20,000	20	20,000
Cross currency amount in AOCI	0	29,000	(25,000)	32	32,000
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,187,000)	(325,000)	(34,954,000)	1,264	1,264,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	21,985,000	20,212,000	(72,000)	36,372	36,372,000
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(26,799,000)		(26,799,000)			11,205,000
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(155,474,000)		(155,474,000)			(158,529,000)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	(33,000)		(33,000)			(53,000)
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes	0		0			25,000
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(182,306,000)		(182,306,000)			(147,352,000)
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other compreshensive income (loss) net [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	74,000	8,000	84,000	(3)	(3,000)
Reclassification To Earnings Net [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	74,000	8,000	84,000	(3)	(3,000)
Comprehensive income (loss)	218,000	$ 97,000	313,000	$ 164	$ 164,000
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	63,000		63,000			(21,000)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	0		0			0
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	0		0			0
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes	0		0			0
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 63,000		$ 63,000			$ (21,000)

Special Charges (Details)

Special Charges (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Special Charges Details [Abstract]
Professional Services	$ 18,000	$ 2,735,000	$ 322,000	$ 5,576,000
Other related costs	75,000	2,578,000	547,000	4,286,000
Workforce reduction costs	(270,000)	899,000	(214,000)	2,958,000
Facility exit costs	1,111,000	7,326,000	2,640,000	12,452,000
Special charges, net	934,000	13,538,000	3,295,000	25,272,000
Cash [Member]
Restructuring costs [Line Items]
Facility shut down costs	429,000	5,708,000	1,823,000	9,282,000
Noncash [Member]
Restructuring costs [Line Items]
Facility shut down costs	$ 682,000	$ 1,618,000	$ 817,000	$ 3,107,000

Components of Net Periodic Co42

Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Pension Benefits US Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 26,000	$ 24,000	$ 53,000	$ 47,000
Interest cost	4,080,000	4,021,000	8,161,000	8,043,000
Expected return on assets	(6,421,000)	(5,967,000)	(12,841,000)	(11,933,000)
Amorization of Prior service cost	7,000	7,000	14,000	14,000
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	1,407,000	1,144,000	2,814,000	2,288,000
Net periodic cost (benefit)	(901,000)	(771,000)	(1,799,000)	(1,541,000)
Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	473,000	438,000	980,000	868,000
Interest cost	1,461,000	1,924,000	2,977,000	3,817,000
Expected return on assets	(2,573,000)	(2,736,000)	(5,240,000)	(5,426,000)
Amorization of Prior service cost	(1,000)	(1,000)	(2,000)	(2,000)
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	781,000	784,000	1,612,000	1,556,000
Net periodic cost (benefit)	141,000	409,000	327,000	813,000
Other Postretirement [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	112,000	109,000	224,000	217,000
Interest cost	511,000	536,000	1,021,000	1,072,000
Expected return on assets	(1,378,000)	(1,185,000)	(2,755,000)	(2,371,000)
Amorization of Prior service cost	(626,000)	(943,000)	(1,252,000)	(1,886,000)
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	608,000	678,000	1,216,000	1,355,000
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$ (773,000)	$ (805,000)	$ (1,546,000)	$ (1,613,000)

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($)	May. 30, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 135,260,000	$ 133,476,000
Fiinished goods	147,985,000	140,014,000
LIFO reserve	(17,625,000)	(22,200,000)
Total Inventory	$ 265,620,000	$ 251,290,000

Financial Instruments (Details)

Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Cross Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cumulative Changes In Net Gain Loss From Cross Currency Swap		$ 25,000
Hedge ineffectiveness	$ 52,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Cross Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Value of hedged item in a fair value hedge	75,000
Change in Fair Value of Senior Notes	$ (4,065,000)
Second Cross Currency Swap [Member]
Cross Currency Swaps [Abstract]
Interest rate minimum	4.30%
Interest rate maximum	4.45%

Commitments and Contingencies45

Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	6 Months Ended		36 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015USD ($)	May. 31, 2014USD ($)	Nov. 29, 2014USD ($)
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Lawsuits and claims settled	5	4	24
Settlement amounts	$ 438,000	$ 178,000	$ 1,754,000
Insurance Payments Received Or Expected To Be Received	$ 354,000	$ 155,000	$ 1,357,000

Operating Segments (Details)

Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 540,762,000	$ 544,034,000	$ 1,011,423,000	$ 1,030,015,000
Segment operating income	48,355,000	46,283,000	69,728,000	82,529,000
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Net revenue	228,526,000	236,985,000	432,469,000	446,651,000
Inter-Segment Revenue	6,320,000	5,774,000	11,703,000	11,453,000
Segment operating income	34,809,000	31,889,000	55,597,000	57,095,000
Construction Products [Member]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Net revenue	65,615,000	49,445,000	114,778,000	89,154,000
Inter-Segment Revenue	247,000	691,000	423,000	963,000
Segment operating income	6,574,000	2,480,000	8,367,000	3,292,000
EIMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Net revenue	151,520,000	189,656,000	299,082,000	361,215,000
Inter-Segment Revenue	3,111,000	4,427,000	7,661,000	8,533,000
Segment operating income	1,647,000	10,156,000	925,000	18,596,000
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Net revenue	95,101,000	67,948,000	165,094,000	132,995,000
Inter-Segment Revenue	3,967,000	3,107,000	7,433,000	6,579,000
Segment operating income	$ 5,325,000	$ 1,758,000	$ 4,839,000	$ 3,546,000

Operating Segments (Details) 2

Operating Segments (Details) 2 - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 29, 2014	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Operating Segments Abstract
Segment operating income	$ 48,355,000	$ 46,283,000	$ 69,728,000	$ 82,529,000
Special charges, net	(934,000)	(13,538,000)	(3,295,000)	(25,272,000)
Asset impairment charges			0	0
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	(569,000)	(204,000)	(206,000)	(1,254,000)
Interest expense	(6,215,000)	(4,760,000)	(12,317,000)	(8,886,000)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 40,637,000	$ 27,781,000	$ 53,910,000	$ 47,117,000

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits liability	$ 5,499,000	$ 4,787,000
Net interest and penalties relating to unrecognized tax benefits	545,000
Recorded liability for unrecognized tax benefits, net, increased	$ 395,000

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at	$ 255,972,000
Currency Impact	(13,769,000)
Balance at	401,012,000
Continental Acquisition [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Acquired During Period	462,000
Tonsan Acquisition [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Acquired During Period	$ 158,347,000

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014	Nov. 29, 2014
Assets
Marketable securities	$ 909,000		$ 748,000
Derivative assets	8,577,000		1,007,000
Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities	1,147,000		433,000
Contingent Consideration Liability Continuing Operations Fair Value Disclosure	38,216,000		196,000
Contingent consideration liability, discontinued operations	8,000,000		5,000,000
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	0	$ 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets
Marketable securities	909,000		748,000
Derivative assets	0		0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities	0		0
Contingent Consideration Liability Continuing Operations Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Contingent consideration liability, discontinued operations	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets
Marketable securities	0		0
Derivative assets	8,577,000		1,007,000
Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities	1,147,000		433,000
Contingent Consideration Liability Continuing Operations Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Contingent consideration liability, discontinued operations	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets
Marketable securities	0		0
Derivative assets	0		0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities	0		0
Contingent Consideration Liability Continuing Operations Fair Value Disclosure	38,216,000		196,000
Contingent consideration liability, discontinued operations	$ 8,000,000		$ 5,000,000

Share Repurchase Program (Detai

Share Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015	May. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Total Value Of Repurchased Shares	$ 0	$ 0	$ 12,254,000
Decreased Value Of Common Stock Shares Repurchased			250,000
Decreased Value Of Additional Paid In Capital For Shares Repurchased			$ 12,004,000

Redeemable Non-Controlling In52

Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest (Details) € in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	May. 30, 2015USD ($)	May. 30, 2015USD ($)	May. 31, 2014USD ($)	May. 30, 2015EUR (€)	May. 30, 2015USD ($)	Nov. 29, 2014USD ($)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Item]
Cash paid by minority owner		$ 0	$ 0
Current redemption value of the option | €				€ 3,500
Net income (loss) attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest	$ 151	151,000
Increase in non-controlling shareholder ownership	(10,630,000)	11,773,000
Distributions to non-controlling shareholder	10,630,000	11,773,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ (556)	$ (556,000)
Balance of redeemable non-controlling interest					$ 4,249,000	$ 4,654,000

Out Of Period Adjustments (Deta

Out Of Period Adjustments (Details)	3 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2014USD ($)
Out Of Period Adjustments [Line Items]
Out Of Period Adjustments Cost Of Goods Sold	$ 1,646
Out Of Period Adjustments Income Tax Expense Benefit	(629)
Out Of Period Adjustments Tax Benefits	$ 1,010