H.B. Fuller (FUL) 10-Q 29 Sep 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Sep. 22, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	FULLER H B CO
Entity Central Index Key	39,368
Trading Symbol	ful
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		50,332,826
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 2, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Net revenue	$ 562,869	$ 512,858	$ 1,627,843	$ 1,519,698
Cost of sales	(412,469)	(366,737)	(1,192,409)	(1,077,716)
Gross profit	150,400	146,121	435,434	441,982
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(110,219)	(97,692)	(325,904)	(301,143)
Special charges, net		2,807		2,024
Other income (expense), net	150	(956)	661	(7,603)
Interest expense	(8,100)	(6,809)	(24,628)	(19,714)
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	32,231	43,471	85,563	115,546
Income taxes	(9,262)	(12,513)	(26,178)	(35,563)
Income from equity method investments, net of tax	2,170	1,840	6,449	5,172
Net income including non-controlling interests	25,139	32,798	65,834	85,155
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	(1)	(53)	(34)	(161)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 25,138	$ 32,745	$ 65,800	$ 84,994
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.50	$ 0.65	$ 1.31	$ 1.70
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.49	$ 0.64	$ 1.28	$ 1.66
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	50,384	50,261	50,374	50,122
Diluted (in shares)	51,605	51,453	51,584	51,234
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.14	$ 0.44	$ 0.41

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 25,139	$ 32,798	$ 65,834	$ 85,155
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation	29,090	3,368	37,084	3,860
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,627	1,677	4,810	5,032
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	10	10	30	30
Cash-flow hedges, net of tax	(99)	35	7	(156)
Other comprehensive income	30,628	5,090	41,931	8,766
Comprehensive income	55,767	37,888	107,765	93,921
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(11)	53	23	161
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 55,778	$ 37,835	$ 107,742	$ 93,760

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 119,595	$ 142,245
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $12,214 and $12,310, as of September 2, 2017 and December 3, 2016, respectively)	393,054	351,130
Inventories	317,968	247,399
Other current assets	86,294	70,479
Total current assets	916,911	811,253
Property, plant and equipment	1,136,083	1,093,141
Accumulated depreciation	(609,262)	(577,866)
Property, plant and equipment, net	526,821	515,275
Goodwill	444,642	366,248
Other intangibles, net	238,484	205,359
Other assets	161,465	157,733
Total assets	2,288,323	2,055,868
Current liabilities:
Notes payable	28,392	37,334
Current maturities of long-term debt	10,000	80,178
Trade payables	193,345	162,964
Accrued compensation	59,306	52,444
Income taxes payable	10,301	7,985
Other accrued expenses	47,621	50,939
Total current liabilities	348,965	391,844
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	760,581	585,759
Accrued pension liabilities	67,815	73,545
Other liabilities	78,426	62,174
Total liabilities	1,255,787	1,113,322
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable non-controlling interest		4,277
H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) shares authorized – 10,045,900
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, shares authorized – 160,000,000, shares outstanding – 50,297,998 and 50,141,343, as of September 2, 2017 and December 3, 2016, respectively	50,298	50,141
Additional paid-in capital	68,237	59,564
Retained earnings	1,134,411	1,090,900
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(220,787)	(262,729)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity	1,032,159	937,876
Non-controlling interests	377	393
Total equity	1,032,536	938,269
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and total equity	$ 2,288,323	$ 2,055,868

Condensed Consolidated Balance5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 12,214	$ 12,310
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,045,900	10,045,900
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	50,297,998	50,141,343

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Nov. 28, 2015	$ 50,074	$ 55,522	$ 994,608	$ (227,284)	$ 406	$ 873,326
Comprehensive income (loss)			124,128	(35,445)	226	88,909
Dividends			(27,836)			(27,836)
Stock option exercises	519	10,750				11,269
Share-based compensation plans other, net	116	14,485				14,601
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans		1,467				1,467
Repurchases of common stock	(568)	(22,660)				(23,228)
Redeemable non-controlling interest					(239)	(239)
Balance at Dec. 03, 2016	50,141	59,564	1,090,900	(262,729)	393	938,269
Comprehensive income (loss)			65,800	41,942	23	107,765
Dividends			(22,289)			(22,289)
Stock option exercises	438	14,595				15,033
Share-based compensation plans other, net	148	13,768				13,916
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans		1,504				1,504
Repurchases of common stock	(429)	(21,288)				(21,717)
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest		94				94
Redeemable non-controlling interest					(39)	(39)
Balance at Sep. 02, 2017	$ 50,298	$ 68,237	$ 1,134,411	$ (220,787)	$ 377	$ 1,032,536

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 65,834	$ 85,155
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	36,375	36,730
Amortization	23,128	20,509
Deferred income taxes	1,660	3,785
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received	(2,639)	(5,172)
Gain on sale of assets	(149)	(2,794)
Share-based compensation	12,034	9,469
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(1,504)	(1,462)
Gain on mark to market adjustment to contingent consideration liability	(2,453)	(801)
Non-cash charge for sale of inventories revalued at acquisition	193	528
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net	(14,016)	25,646
Inventories	(55,339)	(6,165)
Other assets	2,460	1,790
Trade payables	23,022	(1,365)
Accrued compensation	3,881	(6,715)
Other accrued expenses	(5,755)	(4,858)
Income taxes payable	7,252	1,415
Accrued / prepaid pensions	(3,969)	(2,072)
Other liabilities	(12,639)	9,088
Other	(17,345)	4,199
Net cash provided by operating activities	70,805	145,904
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchased property, plant and equipment	(35,511)	(49,569)
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired	(123,305)	(51,298)
Purchased investments	(1,250)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	745	4,403
Net cash used in investing activities	(159,321)	(96,464)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	643,000
Repayment of long-term debt and payment of debt issuance costs	(540,524)	(16,875)
Net (payment of) proceeds from notes payable	(10,921)	6,639
Dividends paid	(22,058)	(20,570)
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest	(3,127)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	15,033	9,760
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	1,504	1,462
Repurchases of common stock	(21,717)	(11,901)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	61,190	(31,485)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	4,676	(4,021)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(22,650)	13,934
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	142,245	119,168
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	119,595	133,102
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Dividends paid with company stock	231	185
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $201 and $556 for the periods ended September 2, 2017 and August 27, 2016, respectively	25,823	20,436
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 22,044	$ 33,428

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Capitalized interest costs	$ 201	$ 556

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	Note 1 : Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10 10 X. not not may 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, liabilities, 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 Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10 December 3, 2016 On December 4, 2016, ’s local currency based on management’s analysis of the changes of the economic facts and circumstances in which these subsidiaries operate. The change in functional currency is accounted for prospectively from December 4, 2016 nine August 27, 2016 December 3, 2016 not have been remeasured to reflect the difference between the exchange rate when the asset arose and the exchange rate on the date of the change in functional currency. As a result of this change in functional currency, we recorded an $11,317 nine September 2, 2017. New Accounting Pronouncements In August 2017, No. 2017 12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815 December 1, 2019. In May 2017, No. 2017 09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718 December 2, 2018 In March 2017, No. 2017 07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715 December 2, 2018 In February 2017, No. 2017 05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610 20 December 2, 2018. not In January 2017, No. 2017 04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350 2 not November 29, 2020 In January 2017, No. 2017 01, Business Combinations (Topic 805 2017 01 September 2, 2017 no In November 2016, No. 2016 18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230 December 2, 2018. not In October 2016, No. 2016 17, Consolidation (Topic 810 December 3, 2017. not In October 2016, No. 2016 16, Income Taxes (Topic 740 third December 2, 2018. In August 2016, No. 2016 15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230 not December 2, 2018. In Jun e 2016, No. 2016 13 , Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326 November 29, 2020. In March 2016, No. 2016 09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718 Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 3, 2017. In March 2016, No. 2016 08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 No. 2014 09 No. 2014 09 In February 2016, No. 2016 02, Leases (Subtopic 842 December 1, 2019 In January 2016, No. 2016 01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825 10 may not Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018. not In July 2015, No. 2015 11, Inventory (Topic 330 Inventory first first first December 3, 2017. not In May 2014, No. 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 December 15, 2017 ( No. 2015 14 August 2015) December 2, 2018. 2015 14. may not not

Note 2 - Acquisitions

Note 2 - Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2: Royal Adhesives On September 2, 2017, Royal Adhesives”) for $1,575,000, 19 five fourth 2017. The Stock Pu rchase Agreement contains certain limited termination rights for all parties, including, among others, the right to terminate if the transaction is not March 2, 2018. $78,800. Adecol On July 14, 2017, “Adecol”) for approximately 145,000 fourth 2017. Wisdom Adhesives On January 27, 2017, Wisdom Adhesives”) headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. Wisdom Adhesives is a provider of adhesives for the packaging, paper converting and assembly markets. The acquisition will strengthen our position in the North America adhesives market . The purchase price of $123,305 $555, nine September 2, 2017. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of Sept ember 2, 2017, no twelve The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Preliminary Preliminary Valuation Fair Value Valuation March 4, 2017 Adjustments September 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,729 $ (31 ) $ 13,698 Property, plant and equipment 10,516 (1,885 ) 8,631 Goodwill 60,313 (792 ) 59,521 Other intangibles Customer relationships 33,300 12,000 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 13,600 (9,200 ) 4,400 Current liabilities (8,153 ) (92 ) (8,245 ) Total purchase price $ 123,305 $ - $ 123,305 The preliminary expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 10 Based on the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $59,521 The Wisdom Adhesives acquisition does not not Cyberbond On June 8, 2016, broaden our global position and accelerate our growth in the high margin, high growth Engineering Adhesives segment. The purchase price of $42,182, $332, $527, December 3, 2016. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Amount Current assets $ 4,425 Property, plant and equipment 2,038 Goodwill 23,654 Other intangibles Developed technology 2,000 Customer relationships 14,400 Trademarks/trade names 700 Other assets 161 Current liabilities (1,889 ) Long-term liabilities (3,307 ) Total purchase price $ 42,182 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are seven 15 10 Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $23,654 $10,658. not not Advanced Adhesives On April 29, 2016, $10,365 We incurred acquisition related costs of approximately $646, December 3, 2016. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Amount Current assets $ 5,704 Property, plant and equipment 594 Goodwill 102 Other intangibles Customer relationships 7,575 Trademarks/trade names 146 Current liabilities (2,671 ) Long-term liabilities (1,085 ) Total purchase price $ 10,365 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 one Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $102 not The Advanced Adhesives acquisition does not not

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3 : Restructuring Actions Business Integration Project The integration of th e industrial adhesives business we acquired in March 2012 two third nine August 27, 2016, incurred costs of $2,807 $2,024 2016. 2017 Plan During the first 2017 , we approved a restructuring plan (the “2017 2017 first 2017 2018. three nine September 2, 2017, $1,270 $17 , 072 2017 The following table summarizes the pre - tax distribution of restructuring charges by income statement classification: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 September 2, 2017 Cost of sales $ 471 $ 9,370 Selling, general and administrative 799 7,702 $ 1,270 $ 17,072 The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of restructuring charges by segment: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 September 2, 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 283 $ 2,048 EIMEA 704 6,759 Asia Pacific 45 1,932 Construction Products 164 5,622 Engineering Adhesives 74 711 $ 1,270 $ 17,072 A summary of the restructuring liability during the nine September 2, 2017 Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total Balance at December 3, 2016 $ - $ - $ - $ - Expenses incurred 10,130 5,185 1,757 17,072 Non-cash charges - (4,291 ) - (4,291 ) Cash payments (7,158 ) (894 ) (1,746 ) (9,798 ) Foreign currency translation 448 - - 448 Balance at September 2, 2017 $ 3,420 $ - $ 11 $ 3,431 Non-cash charges include accelerated depreciation resulting from the cessation of use of certain long-lived assets and the recording of a provision related to the discontinuance of certain retail and wholesale products. Restructuring liabilities have been classified as a component of other accrued expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 4 - Inventories

Note 4 - Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4: The composition of inventories is as follows: September 2, December 3, 2017 2016 Raw materials $ 149,332 $ 116,200 Finished goods 180,682 142,397 LIFO reserve (12,046 ) (11,198 ) Total inventories $ 317,968 $ 247,399

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Int

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5 : Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The goodwill activity for the nine September 2, 2017 Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Products Adhesives Total Balance at December 3, 2016 $ 59,821 $ 98,876 $ 17,481 $ 21,901 $ 168,169 $ 366,248 Acquisitions 59,521 1 - - - - 59,521 Currency impact 654 8,930 314 22 8,953 18,873 Balance at September 2, 2017 $ 119,996 $ 107,806 $ 17,795 $ 21,923 $ 177,122 $ 444,642 1 Preliminary goodwill balance as of September 2, 2017. Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows: September 2, 2017 Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total Original cost $ 72,563 $ 305,863 $ 56,467 $ 434,893 Accumulated amortization (31,751 ) (129,732 ) (35,482 ) (196,965 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 40,812 $ 176,131 $ 20,985 $ 237,928 December 3, 2016 Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total Original cost $ 70,504 $ 251,329 $ 51,116 $ 372,949 Accumulated amortization (21,448 ) (116,411 ) (30,198 ) (168,057 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 49,056 $ 134,918 $ 20,918 $ 204,892 Amortization expense with respect to amortiza ble intangible assets was $7,899 $7,023 third September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, $23,128 $20,509 nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five Remainder of Fiscal Year 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 9,070 $ 32,619 $ 30,407 $ 27,998 $ 26,519 $ 111,315 Non-amortizable intangible assets as of September 2, 2017 $556

Note 6 - Long-term Debt

Note 6 - Long-term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 6: On February 14, 2017, $300,000 10 4.000% February 15, 2027 4.00 $138,000 $158,750 $150,000 $300,000 4.000% 1 1.86 On April 12, 2017, $400,000 $100,000 1.10 0.15 1.25 October 31, 2014. April 12, 2017 April 12, 2022. During the second June 3, 2017, $125,000 1 2.22 13 We adopted ASU No. 2015 03, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835 30 March 4, 2017 No. 2015 03 $2,386 December 3, 2016.

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-control

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 7: We account for the non-controlling interest in H.B. Fuller Kimya Sanayi Ticaret A.S. (“ HBF Kimya”) as a redeemable non-controlling interest because both the non-controlling shareholder and H.B. Fuller had an option, exercisable beginning August 1, 2018, 24 1 5 13 €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 included 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. HBF Kimya’s functional currency is the Turkish lira and changes in exchange rates affect the reported amount of the redeemable non-controlling interest. During the first 2017, €4,206. first 2017. Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest Balance at December 3, 2016 $ 4,277 Net income attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest 39 Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest (4,468 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment 152 Balance at September 2, 2017 $ -

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-b

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note 8: Overview We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards including non-qualified stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described in detail in our Annual Report on Form 10 December 3, 2016. 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 quarter ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.74 Weighted-average expected volatility 23.91% 26.77% 24.84% 28.96% Expected volatility 23.91% 25.71% - 27.10% 23.91% - 24.88% 25.71% - 29.23% Risk-free interest rate 1.85% 0.98% 1.89% 1.43% Expected dividend yield 1.15% 1.26% 1.12% 1.54% Weighted-average fair value of grants $10.58 $9.38 $10.81 $7.72 Expected life – We use historical employee exercise and option expiration data to estimate the expected life assumption for the Black-Scholes grant-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 stock’s historical volatility for the same period of time as the expected life. We have no 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 period 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 We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation expense for option awards, restricted stock shares and restricted stock units with graded and cliff vesting. Incentive stock options and performance awards are based on certain performance-based metrics and the expense is adjusted quarterly, based on our projections of the achievement of those metrics. 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. The expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which for us is the period between the grant-date and the earlier of the award’s stated vesting term or the date the employee is eligible for early vesting based on the terms of the plans. Total share-base d compensation expense of $3,191 $2,501 third September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, $12,034 $9,469 nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, third September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, $151 $870 nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, $1,504 $1,462 As of September 2, 2017, $8,818 1.1 $14,376, 1.2 Stock Option Activity The stock option activity for the nine months ended September 2, 2017 Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at December 3, 2016 2,986,481 $ 34.92 Granted 721,904 50.04 Exercised (437,694 ) 37.39 Forfeited or cancelled (89,589 ) 36.69 Outstanding at September 2, 2017 3,181,102 $ 38.39 The total fair value of options granted during the quarter ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 $46 $47, third September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 $474 $3,365, nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 $7,803 $6,509, nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 $7,099 $5,114, Proceeds received from option exercises during the third September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 $1,107 $2,677, , and $15,033 $9,760 nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016. Restricted Stock Activity The nonvested restricted stock activity for the nine September 2, 2017 Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Shares Total Value (in Years) Nonvested at December 3, 2016 352,744 36,953 389,697 $ 38.36 1.0 Granted 284,598 - 284,598 50.71 1.4 Vested (154,516 ) (36,953 ) (191,469 ) 39.92 - Forfeited (20,597 ) - (20,597 ) 39.06 1.3 Nonvested at September 2, 2017 462,229 - 462,229 $ 44.72 1.2 Total fair value of restricted stock vested during the third September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 $250 $25, nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 $7,643 $6,101, September 2, 2017 $21,240. We repurchased 1,837 189 third September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, 55,646 67,742 nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, Deferred Compensation Activity We have a Directors ’ Deferred 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 Compensation 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 nine September 2, 2017 Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding December 3, 2016 424,319 41,116 465,435 Participant contributions 23,864 5,053 28,917 Company match contributions 2,386 505 2,891 Payouts (14,143 ) (12,552 ) (26,695 ) Units outstanding September 2, 2017 436,426 34,122 470,548 Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution.

Note 9 - Components of Net Peri

Note 9 - Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 9: Three Months Ended September 2, 2017 and August 27, 2016 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 27 $ 27 $ 546 $ 519 $ 52 $ 84 Interest cost 3,603 3,768 1,199 1,343 399 479 Expected return on assets (6,365 ) (6,078 ) (2,510 ) (2,435 ) (1,447 ) (1,341 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 8 7 (1 ) (1 ) - (10 ) Actuarial loss 1,308 1,292 893 788 251 532 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (1,419 ) $ (984 ) $ 127 $ 214 $ (745 ) $ (256 ) Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 and August 27, 2016 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 83 $ 81 $ 1,566 $ 1,480 $ 156 $ 252 Interest cost 10,809 11,303 3,490 4,076 1,195 1,439 Expected return on assets (19,093 ) (18,232 ) (7,301 ) (7,400 ) (4,341 ) (4,025 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 22 21 (3 ) (3 ) - (30 ) Actuarial loss 3,922 3,878 2,581 2,293 757 1,596 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (4,257 ) $ (2,949 ) $ 333 $ 446 $ (2,233 ) $ (768 )

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Com

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 10: The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): Three Months Ended September 2, 2017 Three Months Ended August 27, 2016 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests Pre-tax Tax Net Net Pre-tax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 25,138 $ 1 - - $ 32,745 $ 53 Foreign currency translation adjustment ¹ $ 29,102 - 29,102 (12 ) $ 3,368 - 3,368 - Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 2,459 $ (832 ) 1,627 - 2,585 $ (908 ) 1,677 - Interest rate swap ³ 16 (6 ) 10 - 16 (6 ) 10 - Cash-flow hedges ³ (160 ) 61 (99 ) - 56 (21 ) 35 - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 31,417 $ (777 ) 30,640 (12 ) $ 6,025 $ (935 ) 5,090 - Comprehensive income (loss) $ 55,778 $ (11 ) $ 37,835 $ 53 Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 Nine Months Ended August 27, 2016 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 - - $ 65,800 $ 34 - - $ 84,994 $ 161 Foreign currency translation adjustment ¹ $ 37,095 - 37,095 (11 ) $ 3,860 - 3,860 - Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 7,279 $ (2,469 ) 4,810 - 7,755 $ (2,723 ) 5,032 - Interest rate swap ³ 48 (18 ) 30 - 45 (15 ) 30 - Cash-flow hedges ³ 11 (4 ) 7 - (252 ) 96 (156 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 44,433 $ (2,491 ) 41,942 (11 ) $ 11,408 $ (2,642 ) 8,766 - Comprehensive income (loss) $ 107,742 $ 23 $ 93,760 $ 161 ¹ Income taxes are not 1, nine September 2, 2017 ² Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ("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 expense and special charges, net. ³ Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows: September 2, 2017 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (48,363 ) $ (48,286 ) $ (77 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $88,265 (171,291 ) (171,291 ) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($36) 58 58 - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $780 (1,268 ) (1,268 ) - Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (220,864 ) $ (220,787 ) $ (77 ) December 3, 2016 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (85,447 ) $ (85,381 ) $ (66 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $90,734 (176,101 ) (176,101 ) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($17) 28 28 - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $785 (1,275 ) (1,275 ) - Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (262,795 ) $ (262,729 ) $ (66 )

Note 11 - Income Taxes

Note 11 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11 : Income Taxes As of September 2, 2017, $4,997 740, Income Taxes, $4,165 December 3, 2016. September 2, 2017, $838 September 2, 2017, $489.

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 12: A reconciliation of the common share components for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, August 27, September 2, August 27, (Shares in thousands) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Weighted-average common shares - basic 50,384 50,261 50,374 50,122 Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans 1,221 1,192 1,210 1,112 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted 51,605 51,453 51,584 51,234 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 the 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 27,942 386,496 $52.32 $48.57 September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, 97,687 762,509 $50.37 $44.86 nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016,

Note 13 - Financial Instruments

Note 13 - Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 13: Overview 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. We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, and interest rate swaps to manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not no We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance of counterparties for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements. We select investment-grade multinational banks and financial institutions as counterparties for derivative transactions and monitor the credit quality of each of these banks on periodic basis as warranted. We do not de Cash Flow Hedges Effective February 24, 2017, $42,600 2020. Effective October 7, 2015, three $134,736 first 2017, second 2018 third 2019. As of September 2, 2017, $14,493 two September 2, 2017 $12 nine September 2, 2017 $1,268 September 2, 2017. September 2, 2017 twelve $839. September 2, 2017, not not The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of September 2, 2017: Fiscal Year of Expiration Interest Rate Notional Value Fair Value Pay EUR 2017 3.05% $ 44,912 $ (2,568 ) Receive USD 3.9145% Pay EUR 2018 3.45% $ 44,912 $ (3,155 ) Receive USD 4.5374% Pay EUR 2019 3.80% $ 44,912 $ (3,688 ) Receive USD 5.0530% Pay EUR 2020 1.95% $ 42,600 $ (5,082 ) Receive USD 4.30375% Total $ 177,336 $ (14,493 ) Except for the cross-currency swap agreements listed above, foreign currency derivative instruments outstanding are not e or expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income during the periods in which the derivative instruments are outstanding. See Note 14 As of September 2, 2017, September 11, 2017 April 13, 2018. $1,606 September 2, 2017. Fair Value Hedges During the second June 3, 2017, $125,000 1 2.22 $1,103 September 2, 2017 5.61% no no We entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $150,000 $300,000 4.000% February 14, 2017 1 1.86 6 4.000% $1, 148 September 2, 2017 4.000% no no We entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $75,000 November 2009 September 2, 2017, one $25,000 5.61% ber 16, 2009 6 1.78 $1,049 September 2, 2017 $1,122 September 2, 2017 $1,579 December 3, 2016 two nine September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016, $100 $14, 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 September 2, 2017, no

Note 14 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 14: Overview Estimates of fair value for financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. The framework defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The framework discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The framework utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three three ● Level 1: nputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. ● Level 2: These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not ● Level 3: ’s assumptions, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fa ir value on a recurring basis as of September 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, September 2, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 5,106 $ 5,106 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 890 - 890 - Interest rate swaps 3,373 - 3,373 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 2,497 $ - $ 2,497 $ - Contingent consideration liability 2,292 - - 2,292 Cash-flow hedges 14,493 - 14,493 - December 3, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 1,020 $ 1,020 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 11,697 - 11,697 - Interest rate swaps 1,579 - 1,579 - Cash-flow hedges 4,654 - 4,654 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 6,925 $ - $ 6,925 $ - Contingent consideration liability 4,720 - - 4,720 Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $834,091 $693,283 September 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, not We use the income approach in calculating the fair value of our contingent consideration liability using a real option model with Level 3 ’s reasonable expectation regarding future developments. These estimates and the judgments and assumptions upon which the estimates are based will, in all likelihood, differ in some respects from actual future results. During the third 2017, $1,100. The contingent consideration liability activity for the nine September 2, 2017 Amount Balance at December 3, 2016 $ 4,720 Mark to market adjustment (3,573 ) Adjustment for amendment to agreement 1,120 Foreign currency translation adjustment 25 Balance at September 2, 2017 $ 2,292

Note 15 - Share Repurchase Prog

Note 15 - Share Repurchase Program	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 15 : Share Repurchase Program On April 6 , 2017 $200,000 five September 30, 2010 During the nine September 2, 2017, r the September 30, 2010 $6,284. $125 $6,159 nine August 27, 2016, $9,536. $250 $9,286 During the nine September 2, 2017, April 6, 2017 $12,830. Of this amount, $250 $12,580

Note 16 - Commitments and Conti

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 16 : 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 our contribution 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 Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act 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 to 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 our 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 deemed 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 not 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 and 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 We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged inju ry due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 30 A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third ation pursuant to the provisions of a 1976 third third third In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs 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 settlements and judgments in asbestos-related lawsuits. These agreements require, among other things, that we fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-relat ed lawsuits and claims is as follows: Nine Months Ended 3 Years Ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 December 3, 2016 Lawsuits and claims settled 7 9 33 Settlement amounts $ 1,605 $ 978 $ 3,061 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 1,312 $ 645 $ 2,253 We do not 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

Note 17 - Operating Segments

Note 17 - Operating Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 17 : 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. For segment evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, segment operating income is identified as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Segment operating income excludes special charges, net. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment, except that, in the third 2017, $4,751 not not The table below provide s certain information regarding net revenue and segment operating income for each of our operating segments: Three Months Ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income (Loss) Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 230,881 $ 3,998 $ 26,664 $ 198,957 $ 4,096 $ 31,900 EIMEA 137,408 5,347 9,900 130,619 4,056 8,430 Asia Pacific 62,972 1,882 2,822 57,488 1,540 2,510 Construction Products 59,080 - 955 64,402 185 2,093 Engineering Adhesives 72,528 - 4,591 61,392 - 3,496 Corporate - - (4,751 ) - - Total $ 562,869 $ 40,181 $ 512,858 $ 48,429 Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income (Loss) Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 653,665 $ 11,855 $ 74,152 $ 588,422 $ 11,821 $ 94,043 EIMEA 396,674 13,246 19,779 394,807 13,821 25,620 Asia Pacific 190,083 4,385 9,452 171,467 3,801 9,299 Construction Products 179,880 - (1,581 ) 192,111 340 5,412 Engineering Adhesives 207,541 - 12,479 172,891 - 6,465 Corporate - - (4,751 ) - - Total $ 1,627,843 $ 109,530 $ 1,519,698 $ 140,839 The table below provides a r econciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, August 27, September 2, August 27, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Segment operating income $ 40,181 $ 48,429 $ 109,530 $ 140,839 Special charges, net - 2,807 - 2,024 Other income (expense), net 150 (956 ) 661 (7,603 ) Interest expense (8,100 ) (6,809 ) (24,628 ) (19,714 ) Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 32,231 $ 43,471 $ 85,563 $ 115,546

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	New Accounting Pronouncements In August 2017, No. 2017 12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815 December 1, 2019. In May 2017, No. 2017 09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718 December 2, 2018 In March 2017, No. 2017 07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715 December 2, 2018 In February 2017, No. 2017 05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610 20 December 2, 2018. not In January 2017, No. 2017 04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350 2 not November 29, 2020 In January 2017, No. 2017 01, Business Combinations (Topic 805 2017 01 September 2, 2017 no In November 2016, No. 2016 18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230 December 2, 2018. not In October 2016, No. 2016 17, Consolidation (Topic 810 December 3, 2017. not In October 2016, No. 2016 16, Income Taxes (Topic 740 third December 2, 2018. In August 2016, No. 2016 15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230 not December 2, 2018. In Jun e 2016, No. 2016 13 , Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326 November 29, 2020. In March 2016, No. 2016 09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718 Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 3, 2017. In March 2016, No. 2016 08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 No. 2014 09 No. 2014 09 In February 2016, No. 2016 02, Leases (Subtopic 842 December 1, 2019 In January 2016, No. 2016 01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825 10 may not Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018. not In July 2015, No. 2015 11, Inventory (Topic 330 Inventory first first first December 3, 2017. not In May 2014, No. 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 December 15, 2017 ( No. 2015 14 August 2015) December 2, 2018. 2015 14. may not not

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	Amount Current assets $ 5,704 Property, plant and equipment 594 Goodwill 102 Other intangibles Customer relationships 7,575 Trademarks/trade names 146 Current liabilities (2,671 ) Long-term liabilities (1,085 ) Total purchase price $ 10,365
Cyberbond LLC [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	Amount Current assets $ 4,425 Property, plant and equipment 2,038 Goodwill 23,654 Other intangibles Developed technology 2,000 Customer relationships 14,400 Trademarks/trade names 700 Other assets 161 Current liabilities (1,889 ) Long-term liabilities (3,307 ) Total purchase price $ 42,182
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	Preliminary Preliminary Valuation Fair Value Valuation March 4, 2017 Adjustments September 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,729 $ (31 ) $ 13,698 Property, plant and equipment 10,516 (1,885 ) 8,631 Goodwill 60,313 (792 ) 59,521 Other intangibles Customer relationships 33,300 12,000 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 13,600 (9,200 ) 4,400 Current liabilities (8,153 ) (92 ) (8,245 ) Total purchase price $ 123,305 $ - $ 123,305

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 September 2, 2017 Cost of sales $ 471 $ 9,370 Selling, general and administrative 799 7,702 $ 1,270 $ 17,072
Schedule of Restructuring Charges by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 September 2, 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 283 $ 2,048 EIMEA 704 6,759 Asia Pacific 45 1,932 Construction Products 164 5,622 Engineering Adhesives 74 711 $ 1,270 $ 17,072
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total Balance at December 3, 2016 $ - $ - $ - $ - Expenses incurred 10,130 5,185 1,757 17,072 Non-cash charges - (4,291 ) - (4,291 ) Cash payments (7,158 ) (894 ) (1,746 ) (9,798 ) Foreign currency translation 448 - - 448 Balance at September 2, 2017 $ 3,420 $ - $ 11 $ 3,431

Note 4 - Inventories (Tables)

Note 4 - Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	September 2, December 3, 2017 2016 Raw materials $ 149,332 $ 116,200 Finished goods 180,682 142,397 LIFO reserve (12,046 ) (11,198 ) Total inventories $ 317,968 $ 247,399

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I30

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	September 2, 2017 Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total Original cost $ 72,563 $ 305,863 $ 56,467 $ 434,893 Accumulated amortization (31,751 ) (129,732 ) (35,482 ) (196,965 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 40,812 $ 176,131 $ 20,985 $ 237,928 December 3, 2016 Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total Original cost $ 70,504 $ 251,329 $ 51,116 $ 372,949 Accumulated amortization (21,448 ) (116,411 ) (30,198 ) (168,057 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 49,056 $ 134,918 $ 20,918 $ 204,892
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Remainder of Fiscal Year 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 9,070 $ 32,619 $ 30,407 $ 27,998 $ 26,519 $ 111,315
Operating Segments [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Products Adhesives Total Balance at December 3, 2016 $ 59,821 $ 98,876 $ 17,481 $ 21,901 $ 168,169 $ 366,248 Acquisitions 59,521 1 - - - - 59,521 Currency impact 654 8,930 314 22 8,953 18,873 Balance at September 2, 2017 $ 119,996 $ 107,806 $ 17,795 $ 21,923 $ 177,122 $ 444,642

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-contr31

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]	Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest Balance at December 3, 2016 $ 4,277 Net income attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest 39 Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest (4,468 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment 152 Balance at September 2, 2017 $ -

Note 8 - Accounting for Share32

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.74 Weighted-average expected volatility 23.91% 26.77% 24.84% 28.96% Expected volatility 23.91% 25.71% - 27.10% 23.91% - 24.88% 25.71% - 29.23% Risk-free interest rate 1.85% 0.98% 1.89% 1.43% Expected dividend yield 1.15% 1.26% 1.12% 1.54% Weighted-average fair value of grants $10.58 $9.38 $10.81 $7.72
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at December 3, 2016 2,986,481 $ 34.92 Granted 721,904 50.04 Exercised (437,694 ) 37.39 Forfeited or cancelled (89,589 ) 36.69 Outstanding at September 2, 2017 3,181,102 $ 38.39
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Shares Total Value (in Years) Nonvested at December 3, 2016 352,744 36,953 389,697 $ 38.36 1.0 Granted 284,598 - 284,598 50.71 1.4 Vested (154,516 ) (36,953 ) (191,469 ) 39.92 - Forfeited (20,597 ) - (20,597 ) 39.06 1.3 Nonvested at September 2, 2017 462,229 - 462,229 $ 44.72 1.2
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table Text Block]	Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding December 3, 2016 424,319 41,116 465,435 Participant contributions 23,864 5,053 28,917 Company match contributions 2,386 505 2,891 Payouts (14,143 ) (12,552 ) (26,695 ) Units outstanding September 2, 2017 436,426 34,122 470,548

Note 9 - Components of Net Pe33

Note 9 - Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended September 2, 2017 and August 27, 2016 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 27 $ 27 $ 546 $ 519 $ 52 $ 84 Interest cost 3,603 3,768 1,199 1,343 399 479 Expected return on assets (6,365 ) (6,078 ) (2,510 ) (2,435 ) (1,447 ) (1,341 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 8 7 (1 ) (1 ) - (10 ) Actuarial loss 1,308 1,292 893 788 251 532 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (1,419 ) $ (984 ) $ 127 $ 214 $ (745 ) $ (256 ) Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 and August 27, 2016 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 83 $ 81 $ 1,566 $ 1,480 $ 156 $ 252 Interest cost 10,809 11,303 3,490 4,076 1,195 1,439 Expected return on assets (19,093 ) (18,232 ) (7,301 ) (7,400 ) (4,341 ) (4,025 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 22 21 (3 ) (3 ) - (30 ) Actuarial loss 3,922 3,878 2,581 2,293 757 1,596 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (4,257 ) $ (2,949 ) $ 333 $ 446 $ (2,233 ) $ (768 )

Note 10 - Accumulated Other C34

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended September 2, 2017 Three Months Ended August 27, 2016 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests Pre-tax Tax Net Net Pre-tax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 25,138 $ 1 - - $ 32,745 $ 53 Foreign currency translation adjustment ¹ $ 29,102 - 29,102 (12 ) $ 3,368 - 3,368 - Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 2,459 $ (832 ) 1,627 - 2,585 $ (908 ) 1,677 - Interest rate swap ³ 16 (6 ) 10 - 16 (6 ) 10 - Cash-flow hedges ³ (160 ) 61 (99 ) - 56 (21 ) 35 - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 31,417 $ (777 ) 30,640 (12 ) $ 6,025 $ (935 ) 5,090 - Comprehensive income (loss) $ 55,778 $ (11 ) $ 37,835 $ 53 Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 Nine Months Ended August 27, 2016 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 - - $ 65,800 $ 34 - - $ 84,994 $ 161 Foreign currency translation adjustment ¹ $ 37,095 - 37,095 (11 ) $ 3,860 - 3,860 - Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 7,279 $ (2,469 ) 4,810 - 7,755 $ (2,723 ) 5,032 - Interest rate swap ³ 48 (18 ) 30 - 45 (15 ) 30 - Cash-flow hedges ³ 11 (4 ) 7 - (252 ) 96 (156 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 44,433 $ (2,491 ) 41,942 (11 ) $ 11,408 $ (2,642 ) 8,766 - Comprehensive income (loss) $ 107,742 $ 23 $ 93,760 $ 161
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	September 2, 2017 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (48,363 ) $ (48,286 ) $ (77 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $88,265 (171,291 ) (171,291 ) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($36) 58 58 - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $780 (1,268 ) (1,268 ) - Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (220,864 ) $ (220,787 ) $ (77 ) December 3, 2016 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (85,447 ) $ (85,381 ) $ (66 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $90,734 (176,101 ) (176,101 ) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($17) 28 28 - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $785 (1,275 ) (1,275 ) - Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (262,795 ) $ (262,729 ) $ (66 )

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (T

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, August 27, September 2, August 27, (Shares in thousands) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Weighted-average common shares - basic 50,384 50,261 50,374 50,122 Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans 1,221 1,192 1,210 1,112 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted 51,605 51,453 51,584 51,234

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen36

Note 13 - Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year of Expiration Interest Rate Notional Value Fair Value Pay EUR 2017 3.05% $ 44,912 $ (2,568 ) Receive USD 3.9145% Pay EUR 2018 3.45% $ 44,912 $ (3,155 ) Receive USD 4.5374% Pay EUR 2019 3.80% $ 44,912 $ (3,688 ) Receive USD 5.0530% Pay EUR 2020 1.95% $ 42,600 $ (5,082 ) Receive USD 4.30375% Total $ 177,336 $ (14,493 )

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem37

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	September 2, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 5,106 $ 5,106 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 890 - 890 - Interest rate swaps 3,373 - 3,373 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 2,497 $ - $ 2,497 $ - Contingent consideration liability 2,292 - - 2,292 Cash-flow hedges 14,493 - 14,493 - December 3, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 1,020 $ 1,020 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 11,697 - 11,697 - Interest rate swaps 1,579 - 1,579 - Cash-flow hedges 4,654 - 4,654 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 6,925 $ - $ 6,925 $ - Contingent consideration liability 4,720 - - 4,720
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Amount Balance at December 3, 2016 $ 4,720 Mark to market adjustment (3,573 ) Adjustment for amendment to agreement 1,120 Foreign currency translation adjustment 25 Balance at September 2, 2017 $ 2,292

Note 16 - Commitments and Con38

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended 3 Years Ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 December 3, 2016 Lawsuits and claims settled 7 9 33 Settlement amounts $ 1,605 $ 978 $ 3,061 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 1,312 $ 645 $ 2,253

Note 17 - Operating Segments (T

Note 17 - Operating Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income (Loss) Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 230,881 $ 3,998 $ 26,664 $ 198,957 $ 4,096 $ 31,900 EIMEA 137,408 5,347 9,900 130,619 4,056 8,430 Asia Pacific 62,972 1,882 2,822 57,488 1,540 2,510 Construction Products 59,080 - 955 64,402 185 2,093 Engineering Adhesives 72,528 - 4,591 61,392 - 3,496 Corporate - - (4,751 ) - - Total $ 562,869 $ 40,181 $ 512,858 $ 48,429 Nine Months Ended September 2, 2017 August 27, 2016 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income (Loss) Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 653,665 $ 11,855 $ 74,152 $ 588,422 $ 11,821 $ 94,043 EIMEA 396,674 13,246 19,779 394,807 13,821 25,620 Asia Pacific 190,083 4,385 9,452 171,467 3,801 9,299 Construction Products 179,880 - (1,581 ) 192,111 340 5,412 Engineering Adhesives 207,541 - 12,479 172,891 - 6,465 Corporate - - (4,751 ) - - Total $ 1,627,843 $ 109,530 $ 1,519,698 $ 140,839
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 2, August 27, September 2, August 27, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Segment operating income $ 40,181 $ 48,429 $ 109,530 $ 140,839 Special charges, net - 2,807 - 2,024 Other income (expense), net 150 (956 ) 661 (7,603 ) Interest expense (8,100 ) (6,809 ) (24,628 ) (19,714 ) Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 32,231 $ 43,471 $ 85,563 $ 115,546

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017USD ($)
Cumulative Transalation Adjustment Due to Change in Functional Currency	$ (11,317)

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, BRL in Millions	Sep. 02, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 27, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 08, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 29, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017BRL	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 03, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 03, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 02, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 04, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill	$ 444,642						$ 366,248	$ 366,248	$ 444,642
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Number of Manufacturing Facilities	19
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates	5								5
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition, Termination Fee										$ 78,800
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred						$ 1,575,000
Adecol [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | BRL					BRL 145
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Goodwill	$ 59,521	$ 59,521							$ 59,521		$ 60,313
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 123,305
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life		15 years
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life		10 years
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs									$ 555
Cyberbond LLC [Member]
Goodwill			$ 23,654
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount			10,658
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			42,182
Cash Acquired from Acquisition			$ 332
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			15 years
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			10 years
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			7 years
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs							$ 527
Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member]
Goodwill				$ 102
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				$ 10,365
Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life				15 years
Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life				1 year
Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs								$ 646

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Purchas

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation of Assets and Liabilities Assumed of Wisdom Adhesives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017	Mar. 04, 2017	Jan. 27, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Goodwill, adjustment		$ 59,521
Goodwill	$ 444,642	444,642			$ 366,248
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Total purchase price, adjustment
Property, plant and equipment, adjustment	(1,885)
Current assets, adjustment	(31)
Current assets	13,698	13,698	$ 13,729
Property, plant and equipment	8,631	8,631	10,516
Goodwill, adjustment	(792)
Goodwill	59,521	59,521	60,313	$ 59,521
Current liabilities, adjustment	(92)
Current liabilities	(8,245)	(8,245)	(8,153)
Total purchase price	123,305	123,305	123,305
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles, adjustment	12,000
Other intangibles	45,300	45,300	33,300
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles, adjustment	(9,200)
Other intangibles	$ 4,400	$ 4,400	$ 13,600

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Purch43

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation of Assets and Liabilities Assumed of Cyberbond (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Jun. 08, 2016
Goodwill	$ 444,642	$ 366,248
Cyberbond LLC [Member]
Current assets			$ 4,425
Property, plant and equipment			2,038
Goodwill			23,654
Other assets			161
Current liabilities			(1,889)
Long-term liabilities			(3,307)
Total purchase price			42,182
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Other intangibles			2,000
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles			14,400
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles			$ 700

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Purch44

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation of Assets and Liabilities Assumed of Advanced Adhesives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Apr. 29, 2016
Goodwill	$ 444,642	$ 366,248
Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member]
Current assets			$ 5,704
Property, plant and equipment			594
Goodwill			102
Current liabilities			(2,671)
Long-term liabilities			(1,085)
Total purchase price			10,365
Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles			7,575
Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles			$ 146

Note 3 - Restructuring Action45

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Restructuring Charges	$ 1,270		$ 17,072
Business Integration Project [Member]
Restructuring Charges		$ 2,807		$ 2,024
Restructuring Plan 2017 [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 1,270		$ 17,072

Note 3 - Restructuring Action46

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017
Expenses incurred	$ 1,270	$ 17,072
Cost of Sales [Member]
Expenses incurred	471	9,370
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Expenses incurred	$ 799	$ 7,702

Note 3 - Restructuring Action47

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017
Expenses incurred	$ 1,270	$ 17,072
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	283	2,048
EIMEA [Member]
Expenses incurred	704	6,759
Asia Pacific [Member]
Expenses incurred	45	1,932
Construction Products [Member]
Expenses incurred	164	5,622
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	$ 74	$ 711

Note 3 - Restructuring Action48

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017
Balance
Expenses incurred	$ 1,270	17,072
Non-cash charges		(4,291)
Cash payments		(9,798)
Foreign currency translation		448
Balance	3,431	3,431
Employee Related [Member]
Balance
Expenses incurred		10,130
Non-cash charges
Cash payments		(7,158)
Foreign currency translation		448
Balance	3,420	3,420
Asset Related [Member]
Balance
Expenses incurred		5,185
Non-cash charges		(4,291)
Cash payments		(894)
Foreign currency translation
Balance
Other Restructuring [Member]
Balance
Expenses incurred		1,757
Non-cash charges
Cash payments		(1,746)
Foreign currency translation
Balance	$ 11	$ 11

Note 4 - Inventories - Inventor

Note 4 - Inventories - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Raw materials	$ 149,332	$ 116,200
Finished goods	180,682	142,397
LIFO reserve	(12,046)	(11,198)
Total inventories	$ 317,968	$ 247,399

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I50

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 7,899	$ 7,023	$ 23,128	$ 20,509
Indefinite Lived Trademarks and Trade Names	$ 556		$ 556

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I51

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill	$ 366,248
Acquisitions	59,521
Currency impact	18,873
Goodwill	444,642
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	59,821
Acquisitions	59,521	[1]
Currency impact	654
Goodwill	119,996
EIMEA [Member]
Goodwill	98,876
Acquisitions
Currency impact	8,930
Goodwill	107,806
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill	17,481
Acquisitions
Currency impact	314
Goodwill	17,795
Construction Products [Member]
Goodwill	21,901
Acquisitions		[1]
Currency impact	22
Goodwill	21,923
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	168,169
Acquisitions
Currency impact	8,953
Goodwill	$ 177,122
[1]	Preliminary goodwill balance as of September 2, 2017.

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I52

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 237,928	$ 204,892
Original cost	434,893	372,949
Accumulated amortization	(196,965)	(168,057)
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]
Net identifiable intangibles	40,812	49,056
Original cost	72,563	70,504
Accumulated amortization	(31,751)	(21,448)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Net identifiable intangibles	176,131	134,918
Original cost	305,863	251,329
Accumulated amortization	(129,732)	(116,411)
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Net identifiable intangibles	20,985	20,918
Original cost	56,467	51,116
Accumulated amortization	$ (35,482)	$ (30,198)

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I53

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017USD ($)
Remainder of 2017	$ 9,070
2,018	32,619
2,019	30,407
2,020	27,998
2,021	26,519
Thereafter	$ 111,315

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 12, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017	Jun. 03, 2017
Reclassification of an Asset to a Direct Deduction on Debt [Member] | December 3, 2016 [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment			$ 2,386
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item		$ 150,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.86%
Interest Rate Swap Related to Series E Private Placement Note [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item				$ 125,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Series E Private Placement Note [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				2.22%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 400,000
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.15%
Repayments of Lines of Credit		$ 138,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.10%
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 300,000
Debt Instrument, Term		10 years
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.00%
Term Loan [Member]
Long-term Debt	$ 100,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
Repayments of Debt		$ 158,750

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-contr55

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Details Textual) - EUR (€) € in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Mar. 04, 2017
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase in Ownership Percentage Per Year	1.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Number of Years Ownership can Be Increased	5 years
Noncontrolling Interest, Maximum Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Shareholder	13.00%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Minimum Redemption Value	€ 3,500
Tonsan Adhesive [Member]
Business Combination, Agreement to Purchase Remaining Equity		€ 4,206

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-contr56

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest - Redeemable Non-controlling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,277
Net income attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest	39	$ 239
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest	(4,468)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	152
Balance at end of period		$ 4,277

Note 8 - Accounting for Share57

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 3,191	$ 2,501	$ 12,034	$ 9,469
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities	151	870	1,504	1,462
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	8,818		8,818
Fair Value Options Granted During Period Value Share-based Compensation	46	47	7,803	6,509
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	474	3,365	7,099	5,114
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options	1,107	$ 2,677	15,033	$ 9,760
Total Fair Value of Nonvested Restricted Stock	$ 21,240		$ 21,240
Repurchased Restricted Stock Shares	1,837	189	55,646	67,742
Employees [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage			10.00%
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			1 year 36 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$ 14,376		$ 14,376
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			1 year 73 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 250	$ 25	$ 7,643	$ 6,101

Note 8 - Accounting for Share58

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Fair Value of Options Granted (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Expected life (Year)	4 years 273 days	4 years 273 days	4 years 273 days	4 years 270 days
Weighted-average expected volatility	23.91%	26.77%	24.84%	28.96%
Expected volatility	23.91%
Risk-free interest rate	1.85%	0.98%	1.89%	1.43%
Expected dividend yield	1.15%	1.26%	1.12%	1.54%
Weighted-average fair value of grants (in dollars per share)	$ 10.58	$ 9.38	$ 10.81	$ 7.72
Minimum [Member]
Expected volatility		25.71%	23.91%	25.71%
Maximum [Member]
Expected volatility		27.10%	24.88%	29.23%

Note 8 - Accounting for Share59

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017$ / sharesshares
Outstanding Options (in shares) | shares	2,986,481
Outstanding Options (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 34.92
Granted (in shares) | shares	721,904
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 50.04
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(437,694)
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 37.39
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares	(89,589)
Forfeited or cancelled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 36.69
Outstanding Options (in shares) | shares	3,181,102
Outstanding Options (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 38.39

Note 8 - Accounting for Share60

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - $ / shares	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Nonvested at December 3, 2016 (in shares)	389,697
Nonvested at December 3, 2016 (in dollars per share)	$ 38.36
Nonvested at September 2, 2017 (in dollars per share)	$ 44.72	$ 38.36
Nonvested at December 3, 2016 (Year)	1 year 73 days	1 year
Granted (in shares)	284,598
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 50.71
Granted (Year)	1 year 146 days
Vested (in shares)	(191,469)
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 39.92
Forfeited (in shares)	(20,597)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 39.06
Forfeited (Year)	1 year 109 days
Nonvested at September 2, 2017 (in shares)	462,229	389,697
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Nonvested at December 3, 2016 (in shares)	352,744
Granted (in shares)	284,598
Vested (in shares)	(154,516)
Forfeited (in shares)	(20,597)
Nonvested at September 2, 2017 (in shares)	462,229	352,744
Restricted Stock [Member]
Nonvested at December 3, 2016 (in shares)	36,953
Granted (in shares)
Vested (in shares)	(36,953)
Forfeited (in shares)
Nonvested at September 2, 2017 (in shares)		36,953

Note 8 - Accounting for Share61

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Deferred Compensation Units (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017shares
Units outstanding (in shares)	465,435
Participant contributions (in shares)	28,917
Company match contributions (in shares)	2,891
Payouts (in shares)	(26,695)
Units outstanding (in shares)	470,548
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)	424,319
Participant contributions (in shares)	23,864
Company match contributions (in shares)	2,386
Payouts (in shares)	(14,143)
Units outstanding (in shares)	436,426
Employees [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)	41,116
Participant contributions (in shares)	5,053
Company match contributions (in shares)	505
Payouts (in shares)	(12,552)
Units outstanding (in shares)	34,122

Note 9 - Components of Net Pe62

Note 9 - Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Actuarial loss	$ 1,308	$ 1,292	$ 3,922	$ 3,878
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(1,419)	(984)	(4,257)	(2,949)
Service cost	27	27	83	81
Interest cost	3,603	3,768	10,809	11,303
Expected return on assets	(6,365)	(6,078)	(19,093)	(18,232)
Prior service cost	8	7	22	21
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Actuarial loss	893	788	2,581	2,293
Net periodic (benefit) cost	127	214	333	446
Service cost	546	519	1,566	1,480
Interest cost	1,199	1,343	3,490	4,076
Expected return on assets	(2,510)	(2,435)	(7,301)	(7,400)
Prior service cost	(1)	(1)	(3)	(3)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Actuarial loss	251	532	757	1,596
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(745)	(256)	(2,233)	(768)
Service cost	52	84	156	252
Interest cost	399	479	1,195	1,439
Expected return on assets	(1,447)	(1,341)	(4,341)	(4,025)
Prior service cost		$ (10)		$ (30)

Note 10 - Accumulated Other C63

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
		Sep. 02, 2017		Aug. 27, 2016		Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax		$ 31,417		$ 6,025		$ 44,433	$ 11,408
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax		(777)		(935)		(2,491)	(2,642)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		30,640		5,090		41,942	8,766
Other comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests		(12)				(11)
Comprehensive income (loss)		55,778		37,835		107,742	93,760
Comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests		(11)		53		23	161
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		25,138		32,745		65,800	84,994
Net income including non-controlling interests		1		53		34	161
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, pretax	[1]	29,102		3,368		37,095	3,860
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, tax	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹	[1]	29,102		3,368		37,095	3,860
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, non-controlling interests	[1]	(12)				(11)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², pretax		2,459	[2]	2,585	[2]	7,279	7,755	[2]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², tax	[2]	(832)		(908)		(2,469)	(2,723)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²	[2]	1,627		1,677		4,810	5,032
Interest rate swap³, pretax	[3]	16		16		48	45
Interest rate swap³, tax	[3]	(6)		(6)		(18)	(15)
Interest rate swap³	[3]	10		10		30	30
Cash-flow hedges³, pretax	[3]	(160)		56		11	(252)
Cash-flow hedges³, tax	[3]	61		(21)		(4)	96
Cash-flow hedges³	[3]	$ (99)		$ 35		$ 7	$ (156)
[1]	Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries. As discussed in Note 1, the foreign currency translation adjustment for the quarter and nine months ended September 2, 2017 includes the impact of the change in functional currency for our subsidiaries in Latin America.
[2]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ("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 expense and special charges, net.
[3]	Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net.

Note 10 - Accumulated Other C64

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (220,787)	$ (262,729)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(48,363)	(85,447)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(171,291)	(176,101)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	58	28
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes	(1,268)	(1,275)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(220,864)	(262,795)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(48,286)	(85,381)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(171,291)	(176,101)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	58	28
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes	(1,268)	(1,275)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(220,787)	(262,729)
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(77)	(66)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes
Interest rate swap, net of taxes
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (77)	$ (66)

Note 10 - Accumulated Other C65

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Tax on cash flow hedges	$ 780	$ 785
Tax on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	88,265	90,734
Tax on interest rate swap	(36)	(17)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Tax on cash flow hedges	780	785
Tax on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	88,265	90,734
Tax on interest rate swap	$ (36)	$ (17)

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 4,997	$ 4,165
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	838
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)	$ 489

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (D

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Antidilutive Weighted Average Share Price Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share Amount	$ 52.32	$ 48.57	$ 50.37	$ 44.86
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	27,942	386,496	97,687	762,509

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share -

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share - Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Basic (in shares)	50,384	50,261	50,374	50,122
Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans (in shares)	1,221	1,192	1,210	1,112
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted (in shares)	51,605	51,453	51,584	51,234

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen69

Note 13 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Jun. 03, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Oct. 07, 2015	Nov. 30, 2009
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 14,493					$ 4,654
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 3,373					1,579
Senior Notes Series C [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.61%
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 300,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					4.00%
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 1,148
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount	177,336			$ 42,600			$ 134,736
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	14,493
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	12
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	1,268
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	839
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded in Earnings, Net	(1,606)
Interest Rate Swap Related to Series E Private Placement Note [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item			$ 125,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Series E Private Placement Note [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	1,103
Interest Rate Swap Related to Series E Private Placement Note [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			2.22%
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item					$ 150,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate					1.86%
Interest Rate Swaps Related to Senior Notes Issued in November 2009 [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item								$ 75,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Series C Private Placement Note [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	1,049
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	$ 25,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Series C Private Placement Note [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.78%
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 1,122					$ 1,579
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)	$ (100)	$ (14)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate					1.86%

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen70

Note 13 - Financial Instruments - Swaps Outstanding (Details) - Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Oct. 07, 2015
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 177,336	$ 42,600	$ 134,736
Fair Value	$ (14,493)
Currency Swap 1 [Member]
Interest rate maximum	3.9145%
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,017
Interest rate minimum	3.05%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 44,912
Fair Value	$ (2,568)
Currency Swap 2 [Member]
Interest rate maximum	4.5374%
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,018
Interest rate minimum	3.45%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 44,912
Fair Value	$ (3,155)
Currency Swap 3 [Member]
Interest rate maximum	5.053%
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,019
Interest rate minimum	3.80%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 44,912
Fair Value	(3,688)
Currency Swap 4 [Member]
Fair Value	$ (5,082)
Interest rate maximum	4.30375%
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,020
Interest rate minimum	1.95%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 42,600

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem71

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Dec. 03, 2016
Long-term Debt, Fair Value		$ 834,091		$ 693,283
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 1,100	$ (2,453)	$ (801)

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem72

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Contingent consideration liability	$ 2,292	$ 4,720
Assets:
Marketable securities	5,106	1,020
Foreign exchange contract assets	890	11,697
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	3,373	1,579
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	14,493	4,654
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	2,497	6,925
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities	5,106	1,020
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Foreign exchange contract assets	890	11,697
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	3,373	1,579
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	14,493	4,654
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	2,497	6,925
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Contingent consideration liability	2,292	$ 4,720
Assets:
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem73

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Contingent Consideration Liabilities (Details) - Contingent Consideration Liability [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017USD ($)
Balance at December 3, 2016	$ 4,720
Mark to market adjustment	(3,573)
Adjustment for amendment to agreement	1,120
Foreign currency translation adjustment	25
Balance at September 2, 2017	$ 2,292

Note 15 - Share Repurchase Pr74

Note 15 - Share Repurchase Program (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 06, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Dec. 03, 2016
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 21,717		$ 23,228
Common Stock [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		429		568
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		21,288		$ 22,660
The 2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 200,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force	5 years
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		12,830
The 2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		250
The 2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		12,580
2010 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		6,284	$ 9,536
2010 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		125	250
2010 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 6,159	$ 9,286

Note 16 - Commitments and Con75

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims (Details) - Asbestos Related Lawsuits And Claims [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		36 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 27, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 03, 2016USD ($)
Lawsuits and claims settled	7	9	33
Settlement amounts	$ 1,605	$ 978	$ 3,061
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$ 1,312	$ 645	$ 2,253

Note 17 - Operating Segments (D

Note 17 - Operating Segments (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Sep. 02, 2017USD ($)
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs	$ 4,751

Note 17 - Operating Segments -

Note 17 - Operating Segments - Reportable Operating Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Trade Revenue	$ 562,869	$ 512,858	$ 1,627,843	$ 1,519,698
Segment Operating Income	40,181	48,429	109,530	140,839
Operating Segments [Member]
Trade Revenue	562,869	512,858	1,627,843	1,519,698
Segment Operating Income	40,181	48,429	109,530	140,839
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue	230,881	198,957	653,665	588,422
Segment Operating Income	26,664	31,900	74,152	94,043
Operating Segments [Member] | EIMEA [Member]
Trade Revenue	137,408	130,619	396,674	394,807
Segment Operating Income	9,900	8,430	19,779	25,620
Operating Segments [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Trade Revenue	62,972	57,488	190,083	171,467
Segment Operating Income	2,822	2,510	9,452	9,299
Operating Segments [Member] | Construction Products [Member]
Trade Revenue	59,080	64,402	179,880	192,111
Segment Operating Income	955	2,093	(1,581)	5,412
Operating Segments [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue	72,528	61,392	207,541	172,891
Segment Operating Income	4,591	3,496	12,479	6,465
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Trade Revenue
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Americas Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue	3,998	4,096	11,855	11,821
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | EIMEA [Member]
Trade Revenue	5,347	4,056	13,246	13,821
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Trade Revenue	1,882	1,540	4,385	3,801
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Construction Products [Member]
Trade Revenue		185		340
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Operating Income	$ (4,751)		$ (4,751)

Note 17 - Operating Segments 78

Note 17 - Operating Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Segment operating income	$ 40,181	$ 48,429	$ 109,530	$ 140,839
Special charges, net		2,807		2,024
Other income (expense), net	150	(956)	661	(7,603)
Interest expense	(8,100)	(6,809)	(24,628)	(19,714)
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 32,231	$ 43,471	$ 85,563	$ 115,546