H.B. Fuller (FUL) 10-K 31 Jan 18 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Jan. 23, 2018	Jun. 03, 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)		50,425,567
Entity Public Float			$ 2,621,584,525
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 2, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Net revenue	$ 2,306,043	$ 2,094,605	$ 2,083,660
Cost of sales	(1,702,873)	(1,484,802)	(1,515,617)
Gross profit	603,170	609,803	568,043
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(477,030)	(407,638)	(397,558)
Special charges, net		168	(4,654)
Other income (expense), net	23,740	7,549	2,465
Interest expense	(43,701)	(27,359)	(25,021)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	58,699	167,425	138,345
Income taxes	(9,086)	(50,436)	(55,855)
Income from equity method investments, net of tax	8,677	7,393	5,907
Income from continuing operations	58,290	124,382	88,397
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(1,300)
Net income including non-controlling interests	58,290	124,382	87,097
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	(48)	(254)	(417)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 58,242	$ 124,128	$ 86,680
us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasicAbstract
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.16	$ 2.48	$ 1.75
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			(0.03)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	1.16	2.48	1.72
Diluted
Diluted Income per share (in dollars per share)	1.13	2.42	1.71
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			(0.03)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.13	$ 2.42	$ 1.69
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	50,370	50,136	50,274
Diluted (in shares)	51,619	51,270	51,393
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.59	$ 0.55	$ 0.51

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 58,290	$ 124,382	$ 87,097
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	29,288	(33,855)	(62,776)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	34,930	(1,701)	(15,871)
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	1,894	41	40
Other cash-flow hedges, net of tax	(4,047)	42	(1,342)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	62,065	(35,473)	(79,949)
Comprehensive income	120,355	88,909	7,148
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	39	226	400
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 120,316	$ 88,683	$ 6,748

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 194,398	$ 142,245
Trade receivables, net		473,700	351,130
Inventories		359,505	247,399
Other current assets		117,389	70,479
Total current assets		1,144,992	811,253
Property, plant and equipment, net		670,194	515,275
Goodwill		1,336,684	366,248
Other intangibles, net		1,001,792	205,359
Other assets		206,984	157,733
Total assets	[1]	4,360,646	2,055,868
Current liabilities:
Notes payable		31,468	37,334
Current maturities of long-term debt		21,515	80,178
Trade payables		268,467	162,964
Accrued compensation		84,903	52,444
Income taxes payable		14,335	7,985
Other accrued expenses		84,225	50,939
Total current liabilities		504,913	391,844
Long-term debt		2,398,927	585,759
Accrued pension liabilities		71,205	73,545
Other liabilities		341,581	62,174
Total liabilities		3,316,626	1,113,322
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
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 – 50,388,839 and 50,141,343, for 2017 and 2016, respectively		50,389	50,141
Additional paid-in capital		74,662	59,564
Retained earnings		1,119,231	1,090,900
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(200,655)	(262,729)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity		1,043,627	937,876
Non-controlling interests		393	393
Total equity		1,044,020	938,269
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and total equity		$ 4,360,646	$ 2,055,868
[1]	Segment assets include primarily inventory, accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment and other miscellaneous assets. Corporate assets include primarily corporate property, plant and equipment, deferred tax assets, certain investments and other assets.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
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)	50,388,839	50,141,343

Consolidated Statements of Tota

Consolidated Statements of Total Equity - 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. 29, 2014	$ 50,311	$ 53,269	$ 933,819	$ (147,352)	$ 403	$ 890,450
Comprehensive income (loss)			86,680	(79,932)	400	7,148
Dividends			(25,891)			(25,891)
Stock option exercises	234	4,397				4,631
Share-based compensation plans other, net	83	15,159				15,242
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans		1,433				1,433
Repurchases of common stock	(554)	(18,736)				(19,290)
Non-controlling interest assumed					14,197	14,197
Recognition of non-controlling interest redemption liability					(11,773)	(11,773)
Purchase of non-controlling interest					(2,424)	(2,424)
Non-controlling interest					(76)	(76)
Redeemable non-controlling interest					(321)	(321)
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)			58,242	62,074	39	120,355
Dividends			(29,911)			(29,911)
Stock option exercises	514	17,191				17,705
Share-based compensation plans other, net	165	17,203				17,368
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans		2,010				2,010
Repurchases of common stock	(431)	(21,400)				(21,831)
Purchase of non-controlling interest		94				94
Redeemable non-controlling interest					(39)	(39)
Balance at Dec. 02, 2017	$ 50,389	$ 74,662	$ 1,119,231	$ (200,655)	$ 393	$ 1,044,020

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations:
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 58,290	$ 124,382	$ 87,097
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			1,300
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	51,072	49,189	48,305
Amortization	36,243	28,495	26,984
Deferred income taxes	(20,936)	5,344	6,645
(Income) from equity method investments, net of dividends received	(2,640)	(3,701)	(3,042)
Share-based compensation	17,503	13,344	14,156
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	(4,704)	(6,572)	(4,645)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan income (expense)	(6,069)	11,634	(3,572)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(2,010)	(1,641)	(1,433)
Non-cash (gain) loss on mark to market adjustment related to contingent consideration liability	(4,233)	(6,032)	3,145
Non-cash charge for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition	11,289	528	2,416
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net	(26,826)	1,874	(12,038)
Inventories	(10,560)	(3,495)	(4,588)
Other assets	(12,986)	(8,383)	11,991
Trade payables	44,365	(12,292)	5,794
Accrued compensation	12,249	879	5,982
Other accrued expenses	9,809	(5,548)	9,691
Income taxes payable	14,973	1,707	1,369
Other liabilities	(14,685)	20,105	4,923
Other	(8,778)	29,495	22,633
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	140,790	195,688	210,529
Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations:
Purchased property, plant and equipment	(54,934)	(63,310)	(58,624)
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired	(1,745,415)	(52,547)	(217,572)
Purchased investments	(1,250)
Proceeds from litigation award			12,049
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	672	4,332	5,326
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	(1,800,927)	(111,525)	(258,821)
Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,856,278		357,000
Repayment of long-term debt	(1,079,250)	(22,500)	(211,250)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(24,207)
Net proceeds from (payments on) notes payable	(7,776)	7,746	(2,623)
Dividends paid	(29,612)	(27,518)	(25,683)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	17,705	11,269	4,631
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	2,010	1,641	1,433
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest	(3,127)
Repurchases of common stock	(21,831)	(23,228)	(19,290)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations	1,710,190	(52,590)	104,218
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2,100	(8,496)	(9,033)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	52,153	23,077	46,893
Cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations			(5,294)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	52,153	23,077	41,599
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	142,245	119,168	77,569
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	194,398	142,245	119,168
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Dividends paid with company stock	299	318	208
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $306, $752, and $136 for the years ended December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 and November 28, 2015, respectively	43,790	29,505	27,156
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 37,986	$ 46,815	$ 33,076

Note 1 - Nature of Business and

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note 1: Nature of Business H.B. Fuller Company and our subsidiaries formulate, manufacture and market adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products globally, with sales operations in 37 Our business is reported in six 2017, 39 24 11 10 13 percent and Royal Adhesives 3 Our Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments produce and supply industrial adhesives products for applications in various markets, including durable assembly (appliances and filters), packaging (food and beverage containers, flexible packaging, consumer goods, package integrity and re-enforcement, and durable and non-durable goods), converting (corrugation, folding carton, tape and label, paper converting, envelopes, books, multi-wall bags, sacks, and tissue and towel), nonwoven and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care and medical garments), performance wood (windows, doors and wood flooring) and textile (footwear and sportswear). The Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments include a full range of specialty adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based and solvent-based products. The Construction Products operating segment includes products used for tile setting (adhesives, grouts, mortars, sealers and levelers) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning and insulation applications (duct sealants, weather barriers and fungicidal coatings and block fillers). This operating segment also includes caulks and sealants for the consumer market and professional trade, sold through retailers, primarily in Australia. The Engineering Adhesives operating segment produces and supplies high performance industrial adhesives to the transportation, electronics, medical, clean energy, appliance and heavy machinery markets. The Royal Adhesives operating segment produces and supplies specialty adhesives, sealants, coatings, polymers, tapes, encapsulants and additives for use in a wide range of commercial, industrial and institutional applications. The products are sold into five Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of H.B. Fuller Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Investments in affiliated companies in which we exercise significant influence, but which we do not not 20 Our 50 not 2016 2015, not nificant as defined in Regulation S- X 1934. December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015 not In fiscal year 2017, X 1934. December 2, 2017 As of December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 102,454 Non-current assets 27,732 Current liabilities 40,173 Non-current liabilities 1,583 For the year ended December 2, 2017 Net revenue $ 171,302 Gross profit 50,607 Net income 17,735 Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to November 30. December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015 2017, 2016 2015, five six 53 rd week in our fiscal year. Fiscal 2016 53 Use of Estimates Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition For shipments made to customers, title generally passes to the customer when all requirements of the sales arrangement have been completed, which is generally at the time of delivery. Revenue from product sales is recorded when title to the product transfers, no Provisions for sales returns are estimated based on historical experience, and are adjusted for known returns, if material. Customer incentive programs (primarily volume purchase rebates) and arrangements such as cooperative advertising, slotting fees and buy-downs are recorded as a reduction of net revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605 50, Customer Payments and Incentives $18,158, $16,465 $13,951 2017, 2016 2015, For certain products, consigned inventory is maintained at customer locations. For these products, revenue is recognized in the period that the inventory is consumed. Sales to distributors also require a distribution agreement or purchase order. As a normal practice, distributors do not Cost of Sales Cost of sales includes raw materials, container costs, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, shipping and receiving costs, freight costs, depreciation of manufacturing equipment and other less significant indirect costs related to the production of our products. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include sales and marketing, research and development, technical and customer service, finance, legal, human resources, general management and similar expenses. SG&A expenses also include the mark to market adjustment related to the contingent consideration liability. Income Taxes The income tax provision is computed based on the pre-tax income included in the Consolidated Statements of Income before income from equity method investments. The asset and liability approach is used to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years are applied to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances reduce deferred tax assets when it is not not 11 Acquisition Accounting As we enter into business combinations we perform acquisition accounting requirements including the following: ● Identifying the acquirer, ● Determining the acquisition date, ● Recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, and ● Recognizing and measuring goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase We complete valuation procedures, and record the resulting fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based upon the valuation of the business enterprise and the tangible and intangible assets acquired. Enterprise value allocation methodology requires management to make assumptions and apply judgment to estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If estimates or assumptions used to complete the enterprise valuation and estimates of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities significantly differed from assumptions made, the resulting difference could materially affect the fair value of net assets. The calculation of the fair value of the tangible assets, including property, plant and equipment utilizes the cost approach , which computes the cost to replace the asset, less accrued depreciation resulting from physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. The calculation of the fair value of the identified intangible assets are determined using cash flow models following the income approach or a discounted market-based methodology approach. Significant inputs include estimated revenue growth rates, gross margins, operating expenses, estimated attrition rate, and a discount rate. Goodwill is recorded as the difference in the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the purchase price. Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three Restrictions on Cash There were no December 2, 2017. no Trade Receivable and Allowances Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not accounts, credits related to pricing or quantities shipped and early payment discounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts includes an estimate of future uncollectible receivables based on the aging of the receivable balance and our collection experience. The allowance also includes specific customer accounts when it is probable that the full amount of the receivable will not 18 4 Inventories Inventories recorded at cost ( not first approximately 25.7 2017, 2016 2015 no Investments Investments with a value of $5,062 $5,120 as of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, net. Cost Method Investments Investments in an entity where we own less than 20% not w our investments at least annually, to evaluate the accounting method and carrying value of our investments in unconsolidated investees. Our cost method investments are evaluated, on at least a quarterly basis, for potential other-than-temporary impairment, or when an event or change in circumstances has occurred that may not December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015. $1,669 December 2, 2017 $1,666 December 3, 2016. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated over the useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives range from 20 40 3 20 Expenditures that add value or extend the life of the respective assets are capitalized, while expenditures that are typical recurring repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Interest costs associated with construction and implementation of property, plant and equipment of $306, $752 $136 2017, 2016 2015, Goodwill We test goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth may ’s estimated fair value to its carrying amount, including goodwill. We use a discounted cash flow approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. Our judgment is required in developing the assumptions for the discounted cash flow model. These assumptions include revenue growth rates, profit margin percentages, discount rates, perpetuity growth rates, future capital expenditures and working capital requirements. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is considered to not fourth 2017, no Intangible Assets Intangible assets include patents, customer lists, technology, trademarks and other intangible assets acquired from independent parties and are amortized on a straight-line basis with estimated useful lives ranging from 3 20 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Our long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of an asset (asset group) may not An impairment loss would be measured and recognized when the carrying amount of an asset (asset group) exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset (asset group) and its eventual disposition. The impairment loss to be recorded would be the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation technique. Costs related to internally developed intangible assets are expensed as incurred. Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. functional currency entities are translated to U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and the resulting gains and losses arising from the translation of those net assets are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates during the year. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We consider a subsidiary ’s sales price drivers, currency denomination of sales transactions and inventory purchases to be the primary indicators in determining a foreign subsidiary’s functional currency. Our subsidiaries in certain European countries have a functional currency different than their local currency. All other foreign subsidiaries, which are located in North America, Europe and Asia, have the same local and functional currency. On December 4, 2016, the functional currency from the U.S. dollar to the entity’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 December 3, 2016 not $11,317 December 2, 2017. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits We sponsor defined-benefit pension plans in both t he U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Also in the U.S., we sponsor other postretirement plans for health care and life insurance benefits. Expenses and liabilities for the pension plans and other postretirement plans are actuarially calculated. These calculations are based on our assumptions related to the discount rate, expected return on assets, projected salary increases, health care cost trend rates and mortality rates. The discount rate assumption is determined using an actuarial yield curve approach, which results in a discount rate that reflects the characteristics of the plan. The approach identifies a broad population of corporate bonds that meet the quality and size criteria for the particular plan. We use this approach rather than a specific index that has a certain set of bonds that may may not 60 40 10 Asset Retirement Obligations We recognize asset retirement obligations (AROs) in the period in which we have an existing legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The ARO is recognized at fair value when the liability is incurred. Upon initial recognition of a liability, that cost is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated useful life of the related asset. We have recognized a liability related to special handling of asbestos related materials in certain facilities for which we have plans or expectation of plans to undertake a major renovation or demolition project that would require the removal of asbestos or have plans or expectation of plans to exit a facility. In addition, we have determined that we have facilities with some level of asbestos that will require abatement action in the future. Once the probability and timeframe of an action are determined, we apply certain assumptions to determine the related liability and asset. These assumptions include the use of inflation rates, the use of credit adjusted risk-free discount rates and the estimation of costs to handle asbestos related materials. The recorded liability is required to be adjusted for changes resulting from the passage of time and/or revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate. The asset retirement obligation liability was $2,129 $2,264 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, Environmental Costs Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not no Contingent Consideration Liability Concurrent with a business acquisition, we entered into an agreement that requires us to pay the sellers a certain amount based upon a formula related to the entity ’s gross profit in 2018. 2 13 Share-based Compensation We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards, including non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize compensation expense associated with share-based awards based on the fair value on the date of grant, net of the estimated forfeiture rate. Expense is recognized over the requisite service period related to each award, which 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 retirement based on the terms of the plan. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. All of our stock compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 9 Earnings p er Share 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 awards, 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. The computations for basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) 2017 2016 2015 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 58,242 $ 124,128 $ 86,680 Weighted-average common shares – basic 50,370 50,136 50,274 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,249 1,134 1,119 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 51,619 51,270 51,393 Basic earnings per share $ 1.16 $ 2.48 $ 1.72 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.13 $ 2.42 $ 1.69 Share-based compensation awards for 163,140, 657,439 887,672 2017, 2016 2015, Financial Instruments and Derivatives As a part of our ongoing operations, we are exposed to market risks such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage these risks, we may Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. Derivatives consisted primarily of forward currency contracts used to manage foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. For derivative instruments outstanding that were not may The company manages interest expense using a mix of fixed and floating rate debt. To manage exposure to interest rate movements and to reduce borrowing costs, the company may Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income, based on the type of derivative, and whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the current period. We maintain master netting arrangements that allow us to net settle contracts with the same counterparties; we do not not not 12 Purchase of Company Common Stock Under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, repurchased stock is included in authorized shares, but is not When additional paid-in capital is exhausted, the excess reduces retained earnings. We repurchased 56,230, 67,807 54,454 2017, 2016 2015, New Accounting Pronouncements In August 2017, FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017 12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815 2017 12 December 2, 2017 no 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 which requires employers to include only the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in operating expenses. The other components of net benefit cost, including amortization of prior service cost/credit, and settlement and curtailment effects, are to be included in nonoperating expenses. The ASU also stipulates that only the service cost component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018 In February 2017, No. 2017 05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610 20 The ASU was issued to clarify the scope of the previous standard and to add guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018 . We have evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will not In January 2017, No. 2017 04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350 which removes Step 2 not November 29, 2020 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 June 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 M ay 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2: Adecol On November 1, 2017, Adecol”), headquartered in Guarulhos, Brazil. Adecol works with customers to develop innovative, high-quality hot melt, reactive and polymer-based adhesive solutions in the packaging, converting and assembly markets. The acquisition is expected to enhance our business in Brazil by partnering with customers to produce new and better consumer and durable goods products in this region. The purchase price was 145.9 $44,682, $951, 2017. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of December 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 Valuation December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 17,877 Property, plant and equipment 7,308 Goodwill 23,282 Other intangibles Customer relationships 17,016 Trademarks/trade names 1,363 Other assets 4,811 Current liabilities (12,765 ) Other liabilities (14,210 ) Total purchase price $ 44,682 The preliminary expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 13 five 13 Based on the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $23,282 not The Adecol acquisition does not not Royal Adhesives On October 20, 2017, Royal Adhesives”), a manufacturer of high-value specialty adhesives and sealants. Royal Adhesives is a supplier of industrial adhesives in a diverse set of end markets, including aerospace, transportation, commercial roofing, insulating glass, solar, packaging and flooring applications and operates 19 five $1,622,728 6 December 2, 2017. $11,625, 2017. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of December 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 Valuation December 2, 2017 Accounts receivable $ 64,904 Inventory 93,680 Other current assets 58,508 Property, plant and equipment 126,192 Goodwill 866,013 Other intangibles Developed technology 59,800 Customer relationships 645,300 Trademarks/trade names 53,600 Other assets 1,443 Accounts payable (40,211 ) Other current liabilities (37,261 ) Other liabilities (269,240 ) Total purchase price $ 1,622,728 The preliminary expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 18 15 13 ble and intangible assets. Based on the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $866,013 Adhesives operating segment. The amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $38,275. not The following unaudited pro forma information gives effect to the Royal Adhesives ac quisition as if the acquisition occurred on November 29, 2015. December 2, 2017 $62,985 $10,815 December 3, 2016 not not December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, 2016, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Net revenue $ 2,886,762 $ 2,716,713 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 123,618 127,802 Pro forma earnings per share: Basic 2.45 2.55 Diluted 2.39 2.49 Wisdom Adhesives On January 27, 2017, Sons, Inc. and its affiliate Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, L.L.C., (“Wisdom Adhesives”) headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. Wisdom Adhesives is a provider of adhesives for the packaging, paper converting and durable assembly markets. The acquisition is expected to strengthen our position in the North America adhesives market. The purchase price of $123,549 $555, December 2, 2017. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date: Preliminary Valuation March 4, 2017 Purchase Price and Fair Value Adjustments Final Valuation December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,729 115 13,844 Property, plant and equipment 10,516 (1,875 ) 8,641 Goodwill 60,313 (487 ) 59,826 Other intangibles Customer relationships 33,300 12,000 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 13,600 (9,200 ) 4,400 Current liabilities (8,153 ) (309 ) (8,462 ) Total purchase price $ 123,305 244 123,549 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 10 13 Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $59,826 not not Cyberbond, L.L.C. On June 8, 2016, Cyberbond, L.L.C. is a provider of industrial adhesives for the electronics, medical, audio equipment, automotive and structural markets. The acquisition will help us to 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, 2016. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date: 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 ) Other liabilities (3,307 ) Total purchase price $ 42,182 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are seven developed technology, 15 10 13 Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $23,654 Such goodwill is not not not Advanced Adhesives On April 29, 2016, assets of Advanced Adhesives (New Zealand) Limited (together referred to as “Advanced Adhesives”), providers of industrial adhesives in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition will help us to strengthen our industrial adhesives market position and leverage a broader technology portfolio in both Australia and New Zealand. The combined purchase price of $10,365 $646, 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 ) Other liabilities (1,085 ) Total purchase price $ 10,365 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 one 13 Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $102 not The goodwill was assigned to our Asia Pacific operating segment. The Advanced Adhesives acquisition does not not Tonsan Adhesive, Inc. On February 2, 2015 , we acquired 95 1.4 $215,925, $7,754, October 31, 2014 T $373, 2015. Concurrent with the acquisition, we entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 5 ’s equity beginning February 1, 2019 82 $13,038. 418 , or approximately $66,848 , in contingent consideration based upon a formula related to Tonsan’s gross profit in fiscal 2018. $11,773 $7 , 714, 13 The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Amount Current assets $ 49,839 Property, plant and equipment 59,142 Goodwill 125,790 Other intangibles Developed technology 18,600 Customer relationships 25,700 Trademarks/trade names 11,000 Current liabilities (38,068 ) Other liabilities (24,305 ) Redeemable non-controlling interests (11,773 ) Total purchase price $ 215,925 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are seven 11 14 13 intangible assets. Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $125,790 Such goodwill is not

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3: 2017 During the first 2017, 2017 December 2, 2017, $18,031 2017 The following table summarizes the pre-tax distribution of restructuring charges by income statement classification: December 2, 2017 Cost of sales $ 9,764 Selling, general and administrative 8,267 $ 18,031 The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of restructuring charges by segment: December 2, 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 2,178 EIMEA 7,214 Asia Pacific 1,996 Construction Products 5,895 Engineering Adhesives 748 $ 18,031 A summary of the restructuring liability during the twelve December 2, 2017 Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total Balance at December 3, 2016 $ - $ - $ - $ - Expense incurred 10,266 5,394 2,371 18,031 Non-cash charges - (4,291 ) - (4,291 ) Cash payments (9,210 ) (1,103 ) (2,351 ) (12,664 ) Foreign currency translation 430 - - 430 Balance at end December 2,2017 $ 1,486 $ - $ 20 $ 1,506 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 Consolidated Balance Sheets. Business Integration Project The integration of the industrial adhesives business we acquired in March 2012 two During the years ended December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015, 0.2 $4.7 elated to transformation, workforce reduction, facility exit and other related costs for the Business Integration Project, which are included in special charges, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Business Integration Project was substantially complete at the end of 2016.

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4: Statement of Income Information Additional details of income statement amounts for 2017, 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Foreign currency transaction losses, net $ (2,411 ) $ (9,510 ) $ (3,549 ) Interest income 3,927 2,045 510 Gain (loss) on disposal of fixed assets 22 (796 ) 330 Other, net 1 (25,278 ) 712 244 Total other income (expense), net $ (23,740 ) $ (7,549 ) $ (2,465 ) Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses) $ 30,072 $ 28,614 $ 26,170 ¹ 2017 $25,535 6 Balance Sheet Information Additional details of balance sheet amounts as of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Inventories 2017 2016 Raw materials $ 174,325 $ 116,200 Finished goods 198,273 142,397 LIFO reserve (13,093 ) (11,198 ) Total inventories $ 359,505 $ 247,399 Other current assets Other receivables $ 24,304 $ 24,253 Prepaid income taxes 41,105 12,142 Prepaid taxes other than income taxes 20,852 18,011 Prepaid expenses 29,521 14,767 Assets held for sale 1,607 1,306 Total other current assets $ 117,389 $ 70,479 Property, plant and equipment Land $ 79,993 $ 65,771 Buildings and improvements 364,048 317,636 Machinery and equipment 787,844 659,181 Construction in progress 56,402 50,553 Total, at cost 1,288,287 1,093,141 Accumulated depreciation (618,093 ) (577,866 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 670,194 $ 515,275 Other assets Investments and company owned life insurance $ 8,602 $ 8,178 Equity method investments 48,962 45,732 Cost method investments 1,669 1,666 Long-term deferred income taxes 43,422 46,174 Prepaid pension costs 30,145 31 Prepaid postretirement other than pension 39,163 27,093 Other long-term assets 35,021 28,859 Total other assets $ 206,984 $ 157,733 Other accrued expenses Taxes other than income taxes $ 18,753 $ 14,127 Professional fees 13,565 5,444 Customer rebates 10,114 8,296 Interest 6,766 5,263 Insurance 5,668 196 Product liability 961 1,648 Accrued expenses 28,398 15,965 Total other accrued expenses $ 84,225 $ 50,939 Other liabilities Asset retirement obligations $ 2,129 $ 2,264 Long-term deferred income taxes 275,715 26,336 Long-term deferred compensation 5,424 5,469 Postretirement other than pension 2,992 2,968 Environmental liabilities 11,380 1,600 Contingent consideration liabilities 496 4,720 Other long-term liabilities 43,445 18,817 Total other liabilities $ 341,581 $ 62,174 Additional details on the trade receivables allowance for doubtful accounts, credits related to pricing or quantities shipped and early payment discounts for 2017, 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 12,310 $ 11,893 $ 10,246 Charged to expenses 744 2,455 4,703 Write-offs (1,546 ) (1,758 ) (2,339 ) Foreign currency translation effect 162 (280 ) (717 ) Balance at end of year $ 11,670 $ 12,310 $ 11,893 Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information The following tables provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): December 2, 2017 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 58,242 $ 48 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ 29,297 - 29,297 (9 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 51,282 (16,352 ) 34,930 - Interest rate swap 3 3,060 (1,166 ) 1,894 - Other cash-flow hedges 3 (6,538 ) 2,491 (4,047 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 77,101 $ (15,027 ) 62,074 (9 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 120,316 $ 39 December 3, 2016 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 124,128 $ 254 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ (33,827 ) - (33,827 ) (28 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 576 (2,277 ) (1,701 ) - Interest rate swap 3 63 (22 ) 41 - Other cash-flow hedges 3 68 (26 ) 42 - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (33,120 ) $ (2,325 ) (35,445 ) (28 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 88,683 $ 226 November 28, 2015 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 86,680 $ 417 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ (62,759 ) - (62,759 ) (17 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 (24,279 ) 8,408 (15,871 ) - Interest rate swap 3 56 (16 ) 40 - Other cash-flow hedges 3 (2,168 ) 826 (1,342 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (89,150 ) $ 9,218 (79,932 ) (17 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 6,748 $ 400 1 not 2 3 Statement of Total Equity Information Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) follow. December 2, 2017 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (56,209 ) $ (56,134 ) $ (75 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($1,183) 1,922 1,922 - Other cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $3,276 (5,322 ) (5,322 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $74,382 (141,171 ) (141,171 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (200,730 ) $ (200,655 ) $ (75 ) December 3, 2016 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (85,447 ) $ (85,381 ) $ (66 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($17) 28 28 - Other cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $785 (1,275 ) (1,275 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $90,734 (176,101 ) (176,101 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (262,795 ) $ (262,729 ) $ (66 ) November 28, 2015 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (51,592 ) $ (51,554 ) $ (38 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $5 (13 ) (13 ) - Other cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $811 (1,317 ) (1,317 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $93,012 (174,400 ) (174,400 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (227,322 ) $ (227,284 ) $ (38 )

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Int

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5: Goodwill balances by reportable segment as of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 2017 2016 Americas Adhesives $ 141,138 $ 59,821 EIMEA 107,978 98,876 Asia Pacific 18,080 17,481 Construction Products 21,951 21,901 Engineering Adhesives 178,791 168,169 Royal Adhesives 868,746 - Total $ 1,336,684 $ 366,248 Additional details related to goodwill for 2017 2016 2017 2016 Balance at beginning of year $ 366,248 $ 354,204 Adecol acquisition 23,282 - Royal Adhesives acquisition 866,013 - Wisdom acquisition 59,826 - Cyberbond, L.L.C. acquisition - 23,654 Advanced Adhesives acquisition - 102 Tonsan acquisition - 700 Impairment - (777 ) Foreign currency translation effect 21,315 (11,635 ) Balance at end of year $ 1,336,684 $ 366,248 In accordance with accounting standard s, we test each of our reporting units for goodwill impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may fourth 2017, fourth 2017, no 1 Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows: Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total As of December 2, 2017 Original cost $ 132,495 $ 968,060 $ 110,576 $ 1,211,131 Accumulated amortization (27,478 ) (144,964 ) (37,417 ) (209,859 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 105,017 $ 823,096 $ 73,159 $ 1,001,272 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 12 18 14 17 As of December 3, 2016 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 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 10 17 12 15 Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $36,243, $28,495 $26,984 2017, 2016 2015, Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five Fiscal Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 79,456 $ 75,433 $ 71,112 $ 68,251 $ 70,457 $ 636,565 The above amortization expense forecast is an estimate. Actual amounts may Non- amortizable intangible assets as of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 $520 $467, 2017 2016

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-te

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 6: and Lines of Credit Notes Payable Notes payable were $31,468 $37,334 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, not 11.0 13.7 8.1 2017, 2016 2015, no December 2, 2017. Long-Term Debt Weighted-Average Interest Rate at Fiscal Year Balance at Balance at Long-Term Debt December 2, 2017 Maturity Date December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Revolving credit facility 3.38 % 2022 $ - $ - Term Loan B 1 3.90 % 2024 2,125,993 - Public Bond 2 3.62 % 2027 293,991 - Term Loan A - 265,373 Senior Notes, Series A - 17,013 Senior Notes, Series B - 33,151 Senior Notes, Series C - 36,325 Senior Notes, Series D - 64,795 Senior Notes, Series E - 248,813 Other 458 467 Total debt $ 2,420,442 $ 665,937 Less: current maturities (21,515 ) (80,178 ) Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 2,398,927 $ 585,759 1 October 20, 2024, $2,150,000 2.25 3.53 December 2, 2017); $1,050,000 4.28 2 Public Bond, due February 15, 2027, $300,000 4.00 $150,000 1 1.86 On October 20, 2017, Term Loan B Credit Agreement”) with a consortium of financial institutions under which we established a $2,150,000 100% 65% first December 2, 2017 $2,150,000 2.25 3.53 December 2, 2017). October 20, 2024. $1,050,000 4.28 first 50% 25% 4.25:1.00 0% 3.75:1.00. first 2018 first first 2019. not first 2019 On December 16, 2016 February 24, 2017 October 20, 2017 h proceeds from the Term Loan B issuance. Interest rate swaps associated with Senior Notes, Series C and E, were terminated with the repayment of these instruments. We recognized a $168 $25,535 2 On February 14, 2017, $300,000 10 Public Notes”) due February 15, 2027 4.00 $138,000 $158,750 $150,000 $300,000 1 1.86 We adopted ASU No. 2015 03, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835 30 March 4, 2017 No. 2015 03 $2,386 December 3, 2016. Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $2,452,034 $693,283 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, not Lines of Credit As of December 2, 2017, Term Committed Drawn Available Long-term lines of credit $ 400,000 $ - $ 398,257 On September 29, 2017, The revolving credit agreement is now secured along with the Term Loan B Credit Agreement, by a first 100% 65% first 2.00 3.27 December 2, 2017). 0.30 April 12, 2022. Our revolving credit facility accounted for the entire committed lines of credit. The secured, multi-currency revolving credit facility can be drawn upon for general corporate purposes up to a maximum of $400,000, December 2, 2017, $1,743. April 12, 2022. The secu red Term Loan B Credit Agreement and secured revolving credit facility are subject to certain covenants and restrictions. Restrictive covenants include, but are not third twelve December 2, 2017 December 2, 2017, Maturities of long-term debt for the next five Fiscal Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Long-term debt obligations $ 21,515 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 2,312,927

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 7: Preferred Stock: The Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 10,045,900 may one may Common Stock: There were 160,000,000 $1.00 50,388,839 50,141,343 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, On April 6, 2017, $200,000 five Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. Upon repurchase of the shares, we reduce our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess being applied against additional paid-in capital. This authorization replaces the September 30, 2010 2017, 375,000 $19,114, 2016, 500,000 $20,861 2015, 500,000 $17,066 $187,170 may Common Shares Outstanding 2017 2016 2015 Beginning balance 50,141,343 50,074,310 50,310,803 Stock options exercised 514,064 593,891 275,035 Shares swapped for stock option exercises - (71,659 ) (39,883 ) Deferred compensation paid 24,048 7,235 8,852 Restricted units vested 140,614 105,552 83,494 Shares withheld for taxes (56,230 ) (67,807 ) (54,454 ) Restricted shares forfeited - (179 ) (9,537 ) Shares repurchased under repurchase program (375,000 ) (500,000 ) (500,000 ) Ending balance 50,388,839 50,141,343 50,074,310

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-control

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8: Prior to the first 2017, HBF Kimya”) which was accounted for 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-control ling 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 Consolidated Statements of Income and in the carrying value of the redeemable non-controlling interest on the 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. As of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 2017 2016 Balance at beginning of year $ 4,277 $ 4,199 Net income attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest 39 239 Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest (4,468 ) - Foreign currency translation adjustment 152 (161 ) Balance at end of year $ - $ 4,277

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-b

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note 9 : Accounting for Share-Based Compensation Overview We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards including non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described below. Starting in 2014 no Share-based Compensation Plans We currently grant stock options and restricted stock units under equity compensation and deferred compensation plans. Stock options are granted to officers and key employees at prices not one 33.3 10 Restricted stock awards are nonvested stock-based awards that may one 33.3 three Restricted stock shares granted represent newly issued shares and have the same cash dividend and voting rights as other common stock and are considered to be currently issued and outstanding. The cash dividends on restricted stock shares are forfeitable. Restricted stock units have dividend equivalent rights equal to the cash dividend paid on restricted stock shares. However, restricted stock units do not not We expense the cost, which is the grant date fair market value, of both the restricted stock shares and the restricted stock units ratably over the period during which the restrictions lapse. The grant date fair value is our closing stock price on the date of grant. We are required to recognize compensation expense when an employee is eligible to retire. We consider employees eligible to retire at age 55 10 Year 201 6 Master Incentive Plan This plan allows for granting of awards to employees. The plan permits granting of (a) stock options; (b) stock appreciation rights; (c) restricted stock awards; (d) performance awards; (e) dividend equivalents; and (f) other awards based on our common stock, including shares for amounts employees deferred under the Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan. 2009 ’ Stock Incentive Plan This plan permits granting of (a) shares for amounts non-employee directors defer under the Directors ’ Deferred Compensation Plan and (b) discretionary grants of restricted stock, stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance awards and other stock awards. Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan This plan allows non-employee directors to defer all or a portion of their retainer and meeting fees in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of our common stock. We provide a 10 Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan This plan allows key employees to defer a portion of their eligible compensation in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of company common stock. We provide a 10 Grant-Date Fair Value We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of stock option awards. The fair value of options granted during 2017, 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.62 Weighted-average expected volatility 24.17% 28.95% 30.81% Expected volatility range 23.48% - 24.88% 24.86% - 29.23% 25.50% - 31.67% Risk-free interest rate 1.94% 1.43% 1.27% Expected dividend yield 1.07% 1.54% 1.12% Weighted-average fair value of grants $11.49 $7.75 $10.05 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-based compensation expense was $17,503, $13,344 $14,156 2017, 2016 2015, The benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation costs (excess tax benefits) are recorded as a financing cash inflow rather than a deduction of taxes paid. For 2017, 2016 2015, $2,010, $1,641 $1,433 $23,886 December 2, 2017 As of December 2, 2017, $14,934 to unvested stock option awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 $12,427 1.0 Stock Option Activity The stock option activity for the years ended December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015 Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at November 29, 2014 2,534,473 $ 30.39 Granted 759,167 40.69 Exercised (275,035 ) 22.67 Forfeited or cancelled (106,532 ) 42.42 Outstanding at November 28, 2015 2,912,073 $ 33.37 Granted 853,516 33.98 Exercised (593,891 ) 24.38 Forfeited or cancelled (185,217 ) 39.91 Outstanding at December 3, 2016 2,986,481 $ 34.92 Granted 1,493,133 53.97 Exercised (514,064 ) 34.51 Forfeited or cancelled (104,786 ) 37.20 Outstanding at December 2, 2017 3,860,764 $ 42.28 On October 20, 2017, may 150% 2020 2020 ’s operations. The fair value of options granted during 2017, 2016 2015 $17,157, $6,615 $7,632, 2017, 2016 2015 $8,677, $11,675 $5,327, December 2, 2017, 7.4 $53,142. December 2, 2017, 5.3 $36,642. December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015 $17,705, $11,269 $4,631, 2017, 2016 2015 $2,723, $3,506 $1,890, Restricted Stock Activity The nonvested restricted stock activity for the years ended December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015 Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Shares Total Value (in Years) Nonvested at November 29, 2014 188,661 188,622 377,283 $ 40.70 1.0 Granted 144,100 - 144,100 40.92 1.2 Vested (82,495 ) (69,152 ) (151,647 ) 37.47 - Forfeited (13,253 ) (9,310 ) (22,563 ) 40.66 0.8 Nonvested at November 28, 2015 237,013 110,160 347,173 $ 42.17 0.8 Granted 253,515 - 253,515 35.40 1.3 Vested (104,828 ) (73,028 ) (177,856 ) 41.91 - Forfeited (32,956 ) (179 ) (33,135 ) 38.40 1.5 Nonvested at December 3, 2016 352,744 36,953 389,697 $ 38.36 1.0 Granted 287,684 - 287,684 50.05 1.2 Vested (156,152 ) (36,953 ) (193,105 ) 39.92 - Forfeited (22,035 ) - (22,035 ) 39.67 1.1 Nonvested at December 2, 2017 462,241 - 462,241 $ 44.80 1.0 Total fair value of restricted stock vested during 2017, 2016, 2015 $7,708, $6,257 $6,192, The total fair value of nonvested restricted stock units at December 2, 2017 $20,710. We repurchased 56,230, 67,807 54,454 2017, 2016 2015, 2017, 2016 2015 $3,059, $2,080 $1,878 Deferred Compensation Activity Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution. The deferred compensation units outstanding for the years ended December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015 Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding November 29, 2014 342,547 52,303 394,850 Participant contributions 16,312 4,705 21,017 Company match contributions 1 21,636 470 22,106 Payouts (325 ) (11,572 ) (11,897 ) Units outstanding November 28, 2015 380,170 45,906 426,076 Participant contributions 23,900 4,908 28,808 Company match contributions 1 20,576 491 21,067 Payouts (327 ) (10,189 ) (10,516 ) Units outstanding December 3, 2016 424,319 41,116 465,435 Participant contributions 16,051 5,567 21,618 Company match contributions 1 17,343 557 17,900 Payouts (14,143 ) (15,634 ) (29,777 ) Units outstanding December 2, 2017 443,570 31,606 475,176 1 The non-employee directors’ company match includes 15,738, 18,186 20,005 2017, 2016, 2015, The fair value of non-employee directors ’ company matches for 2017, 2016 2015 $133, $156 $122, $805 2017, $800 2016 $800 2015. $26 2017 $18 2016 $17 2015.

Note 10 - Pension and Postretir

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 10: Defined Contribution Plan All U.S. employees have the option of contributing up to 75 401 first 4 ’s contributions. All U.S. employees are eligible for a separate annual retirement contribution to the 401 3 3 4 401 2017 $10,899 4 $5,141 3 $5,758. 401 $10,417 $9,375 2016 2015, The defined contribution plan liability recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets was $6,307 and $6,597 2017 2016, Defined Benefit Plan s Noncontributory defined benefit pension plans cover all U.S. employees employed prior to January 1, 2007. ’s years of service and average compensation. During 2011, May 31, 2011, no three three 401 2015, No 2017. $8,399 2016 Health care and life insurance benefits are provided for eligible retired employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits are provided through various insurance companies and health care providers. Costs are accrued during the years the employee renders the necessary service. Certain non-U.S. subsidiaries provide pension benefits for their employees consistent with local practices and regulations. These plans are primarily defined benefit plans covering substantially all employees upon completion of a specified period of service. Benefits for these plans are generally based on years of service and annual compensation. Royal Adhesives has defined benefit pension plans for its employees in the U.S. and Germany. The balances related to these plans have been adjusted in purchase accounting and are reflected in the tables below. See Note 2 quisition. Following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets as of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Change in projected benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 362,213 $ 376,098 $ 202,176 $ 201,172 $ 42,721 $ 49,923 Service cost 111 110 2,125 2,016 208 342 Interest cost 15,836 15,360 4,709 5,465 1,593 1,956 Participant contributions - - - - 200 282 Actuarial (gain)/loss 1 14,405 (2,253 ) (6,636 ) 15,254 2,078 (6,450 ) Other - - - 19 - - Acquisition 6,518 - 12,156 - - - Settlement payments - (8,399 ) (62 ) (511 ) - - Benefits paid (19,724 ) (18,703 ) (8,495 ) (7,382 ) (3,475 ) (3,332 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - 18,009 (13,857 ) - - Benefit obligation at end of year 379,359 362,213 223,982 202,176 43,325 42,721 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 331,505 336,461 163,322 172,241 66,640 62,585 Acquisition 4,605 - - - - - Actual return on plan assets 60,176 20,610 16,889 10,516 14,631 4,388 Employer contributions 1,537 1,536 1,863 2,319 1,304 2,717 Participant contributions - - - - 200 282 Settlement payments - (8,399 ) - - - - Other - - (272 ) 98 - - Benefits paid 2 (19,724 ) (18,703 ) (8,223 ) (7,382 ) (3,475 ) (3,332 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - 14,129 (14,470 ) - - Fair value of plan assets at end of year 378,099 331,505 187,708 163,322 79,300 66,640 Plan assets (less than) in excess of benefit obligation as of year end $ (1,260 ) $ (30,708 ) $ (36,274 ) $ (38,853 ) $ 35,975 $ 23,919 1 2017 2016 $16,330 $1,076 2 For the U.S. Pension Plan, we adopted the Adjusted RP- 2014 2017 . Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that have not been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Unrecognized actuarial loss $ 131,643 $ 157,185 $ 67,344 $ 82,874 $ 5,877 $ 13,653 Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit) 32 61 (4 ) (7 ) - - Ending balance $ 131,675 $ 157,246 $ 67,340 $ 82,867 $ 5,877 $ 13,653 Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Statement of financial position as of fiscal year-end Non-current assets $ 19,520 $ - $ 10,912 $ - $ 39,163 $ 27,093 Accrued benefit cost Current liabilities (1,501 ) (1,489 ) (1,879 ) (1,162 ) (210 ) (206 ) Non-current liabilities (19,279 ) (29,219 ) (45,307 ) (37,691 ) (2,978 ) (2,968 ) Ending balance $ (1,260 ) $ (30,708 ) $ (36,274 ) $ (38,853 ) $ 35,975 $ 23,919 The accumulated benefit obligation of the U.S. pension and other postretirement plans was $409,376 December 2, 2017 $392,400 December 3, 2016. $214,512 December 2, 2017 $201,151 December 3, 2016. The following amounts relate to pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016: Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2017 2016 2017 2016 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 25,349 $ 352,853 $ 120,459 $ 201,151 Fair value of plan assets 4,669 331,505 82,631 163,323 The following amounts relate to pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016: Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2017 2016 2017 2016 Projected benefit obligation $ 25,449 $ 362,213 $ 137,618 $ 202,176 Fair value of plan assets 4,669 331,505 90,434 163,323 Information about the expected cash flows follows: Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Employer contributions 2018 $ 312 $ 527 $ 2,000 Expected benefit payments 2018 $ 20,111 $ 8,478 $ 3,207 2019 20,334 8,920 3,198 2020 20,745 8,654 3,173 2021 21,131 9,084 3,148 2022 21,481 9,269 3,109 2023-2027 110,397 47,947 14,494 Components of net periodic benefit cost and other supplemental information for the years ended December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015 Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit) 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Service cost $ 111 $ 110 $ 107 $ 2,125 $ 2,016 $ 1,924 $ 208 $ 342 $ 449 Interest cost 15,836 15,360 16,322 4,709 5,465 5,986 1,593 1,956 2,042 Expected return on assets (25,458 ) (24,776 ) (25,682 ) (9,853 ) (9,919 ) (10,422 ) (5,788 ) (5,470 ) (5,510 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 29 29 29 (4 ) (3 ) (4 ) - (41 ) (2,505 ) Actuarial loss (gain) 5,905 5,271 5,628 3,492 3,106 3,173 1,010 2,169 2,431 Curtailment loss (gain) - - - - 19 - - - - Settlement charge (credit) - - - 16 135 - - - - Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (3,577 ) $ (4,006 ) $ (3,596 ) $ 485 $ 819 $ 657 $ (2,977 ) $ (1,044 ) $ (3,093 ) Pension Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement benefits Amounts expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit costs over next fiscal year as of December 2, 2017 Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) $ 29 $ (3 ) $ - Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 5,903 2,735 60 $ 5,932 $ 2,732 $ 60 Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Discount rate 3.72 % 4.08 % 4.28 % 2.12 % 2.31 % 2.82 % 3.54 % 3.85 % 4.02 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.71 % 1.47 % 1.58 % N/A N/A N/A Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net costs for years ended 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Discount rate 4.08 % 4.28 % 4.08 % 2.15 % 2.83 % 2.95 % 3.85 % 4.02 % 3.84 % Expected return on plan assets 7.75 % 7.75 % 7.75 % 6.21 % 6.20 % 6.22 % 8.75 % 8.75 % 8.75 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.47 % 1.58 % 1.58 % N/A N/A N/A 1 Benefits under the U.S. Pension Plan were locked-in as of May 31, 2011 no 4.50 2017, 2016 2015 The discount rate assumption is determined using an actuarial yield curve approach, which results in a discount rate that reflects the characteristics of the plan. The approach identifies a broad population of corporate bonds that meet the quality and size criteria for the particular plan. We use this approach rather than a specific index that has a certain set of bonds that may may not 3.73 December 2, 2017, 4.10 December 3, 2016 4.30 November 28, 2015. 0.5 December 2, 2017 $33 2018. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption fo r the U.S. pension plan was 7.75 2017, 2016 2015. 60 40 2017 8.25 5.6 0.5 $2,287 Management, in conjunction with our external financial advisors, uses the actual historical rates of return of the asset categories to assess the reasonableness of the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. T he expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption for non-U.S. pension plans was a weighted-average of 6.21 2017 6.20 2016 6.22 2015. 6.75 5.75 Assumed health care trend rates 2017 2016 2015 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.50 % 6.75 % 7.00 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2024 2023 2024 Sensitivity Information: A one December 2, 2017 December 2, 2017: One-Percentage Point Increase Decrease Effect on service and interest cost components – annual $ 82 $ (73 ) Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $ 1,969 $ (1,760 ) The asset allocation for the company ’s U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans at the end of 2017 2016 U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans Other Postretirement Plans Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Asset Category 2017 2017 2016 2017 2017 2016 2017 2017 2016 Equities 60.0 % 63.3 % 62.4 % 49.2 % 51.5 % 49.8 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Fixed income 40.0 % 37.6 % 38.4 % 50.8 % 47.9 % 49.6 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 100.0 % 99.5 % 99.1 % Cash 0.0 % -0.9 % -0.8 % 0.0 % 0.6 % 0.6 % 0.0 % 0.5 % 0.9 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % Plan Asset Management Plan assets are held in trust and invested in mutual funds, separately managed accounts and other commingled investment vehicles holding U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities, fixed income securities and other investment classes. We employ a total return approach whereby a mix of equities and fixed income investments are used to maximize the long-term return of plan assets for a prudent level of risk. Futures and options may The U.S. pension plans consist of two “SERP”). There were no 2017 2016. During 2017 60 40 5 2018. The non-U.S. pension plans consist of all the pension plans administered by us outside the U.S., principally consisting of plans in Germany, the United Kingdom , France and Canada. During 2017 2018. Other postretirement benefits plans consist of two no 2017 2016. 500. Fair Value of Plan Assets The following table presents plan assets categorized within a three 13. December 2, 2017 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 144,124 $ 95,542 $ - $ 239,666 Fixed income 42,310 99,252 291 141,853 Cash (3,893 ) 126 - (3,767 ) Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 182,541 194,920 291 377,752 Other investments measured at NAV 1 347 Total $ 182,541 $ 194,920 $ 291 $ 378,099 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 35,118 $ 1,185 $ - $ 36,303 Fixed income 46,725 6,618 660 54,003 Cash 549 - - 549 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 82,392 7,803 660 90,855 Other investments measured at NAV 1 96,855 Total $ 82,392 $ 7,803 $ 660 $ 187,710 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 78,894 $ 78,894 Cash 406 - - 406 Total $ 406 $ - $ 78,894 $ 79,300 December 3, 2016 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 127,275 $ 79,669 $ - $ 206,944 Fixed income 41,513 85,363 320 127,196 Cash (2,635 ) - - (2,635 ) Total $ 166,153 $ 165,032 $ 320 $ 331,505 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 30,165 $ 1,165 $ - $ 31,330 Fixed income 41,490 6,013 569 48,072 Cash 996 - - 996 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 72,651 7,178 569 80,398 Other investments measured at NAV 1 82,925 Total $ 72,651 $ 7,178 $ 569 $ 163,323 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 66,064 $ 66,064 Cash 576 - - 576 Total $ 576 $ - $ 66,064 $ 66,640 1 In accordance with ASC Topic 820 10, not The definitions of fair values of our pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Equities —Primarily publicly traded common stock for purposes of total return and to maintain equity exposure consistent with policy allocations. Investments include: (i) U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities and mutual funds valued at closing prices from national exchanges; and (ii) commingled funds valued at unit values or net asset values provided by the investment managers, which are based on the fair value of the underlying investments. Funds valued at net asset value have various investment strategies including seeking maximum total returns consistent with prudent investment management, seeking current income consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity and seeking to approximate the risk and return characterized by a specific index fund. There are no no Fixed income —Primarily corporate and government debt securities for purposes of total return and managing fixed income exposure to policy allocations. Investments include (i) mutual funds valued at closing prices from national exchanges, (ii) corporate and government debt securities valued at closing prices from national exchanges, (iii) commingled funds valued at unit values or net asset value provided by the investment managers, which are based on the fair value of the underlying investments, and (iv) an annuity contract, the value of which is determined by the provider and represents the amount the plan would receive if the contract were cashed out at year-end. Insurance —Insurance contracts for purposes of funding postretirement medical benefits. Fair values are the cash surrender values as determined by the providers which are the amounts the plans would receive if the contracts were cashed out at year end. Cash – The following is a roll forward of the Level 3 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016: Fixed Income U.S. Pension Plans 2017 2016 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 320 $ 352 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (29 ) (32 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 291 $ 320 Fixed Income Non-U.S. Pension Plans 2017 2016 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 569 $ 530 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 21 21 Net gains 3 16 Currency change effect 67 2 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 660 $ 569 Insurance Other Postretirement Benefits 2017 2016 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 66,064 $ 62,299 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 (1,073 ) (435 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (570 ) (482 ) Net gains 14,473 4,682 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 78,894 $ 66,064

Note 11 - Income Taxes

Note 11 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11 : Income Taxes Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments 2017 2016 2015 United States $ (35,173 ) $ 76,199 $ 97,094 Non-U.S. 93,872 91,226 41,251 Total $ 58,699 $ 167,425 $ 138,345 Components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit) 2017 2016 2015 Current: U.S. federal $ 444 $ 14,515 $ 24,180 State 21 2,789 2,955 Non-U.S. 29,557 27,788 22,075 30,022 45,092 49,210 Deferred: U.S. federal (8,318 ) 6,444 8,096 State (1,473 ) 1,102 1,269 Non-U.S. (11,145 ) (2,202 ) (2,720 ) (20,936 ) 5,344 6,645 Total $ 9,086 $ 50,436 $ 55,855 Reconciliation of effective income tax 2017 2016 2015 Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate $ 20,545 $ 58,599 $ 48,421 State income taxes, net of federal benefit (1,018 ) 2,135 3,281 Foreign dividend repatriation 276 519 388 Foreign rate differential (9,565 ) (3,386 ) 1,547 Impact of option valuation (1,381 ) (1,879 ) 1,211 Interest income not taxable in the U.S. (626 ) (525 ) (1,243 ) Change in valuation allowance (3,694 ) (2,219 ) 480 Tax impact of special charges, net - 173 1,678 Research and development tax credit (647 ) (2,291 ) (71 ) Section 199 manufacturing deduction - (1,658 ) (2,036 ) Royal Adhesives transaction costs 2,271 - - Other 2,925 968 2,199 Total $ 9,086 $ 50,436 $ 55,855 Deferred income tax balances at each year-end related to: 2017 2016 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefit costs $ 36,824 $ 46,249 Foreign tax credit carryforward 27,197 11,593 Tax loss carryforwards 24,096 19,902 Other 25,123 20,612 Gross deferred tax assets 113,240 98,356 Less: valuation allowance (9,273 ) (11,929 ) Net deferred tax assets 103,967 86,427 Deferred tax liability: Depreciation and amortization (336,260 ) (66,589 ) Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ (232,293 ) $ 19,838 The difference between the change in the deferred tax assets in the balance sheet and the deferred tax provision is primarily due to the defined benefit pension plan adjustment recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and Royal Adhesives purchase a ccounting adjustments. Valuation allowances principally relate to foreign net operating loss carryforwards where the future potential benefits do not not $2,656 2017 of H.B. Fuller Brasil. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more-likely-than- not not not not U.S. income taxes have not $529,800 may While non-U.S. operations have been profitable overall, there are cumulative tax losses of $108,138 These tax losses can be carried forward to offset the income tax liabilities on future income in these countries. Cumulative tax losses of $57,799 $50,339 2018 2034. The U.S. has a foreign tax credit carryforward of $27,197. 2022 2027. n source income in future years is sufficient to utilize these credits in the carryforward period. The table below sets forth the changes to our gross unrecognized tax benefit as a result of uncertain tax positions, excluding accrued interest, for the fiscal years ended December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016. We do not twelve 2017 2016 Balance at beginning of year $ 4,165 $ 4,870 Tax positions related to the current year: Additions 613 774 Additions due to acquisitions 4,823 - Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 2,120 209 Reductions (1,585 ) (377 ) Settlements (708 ) (131 ) Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation (541 ) (1,180 ) Balance at end of year $ 8,887 $ 4,165 Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 2, 2017, $8,515 We report accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. For the year ended December 2, 2017, $153 $393 December 2, 2017. December 3, 2016, $87 $676 December 3, 2016. We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in numerous state and foreign jurisdictions. We are no 2012 2009. 2015, December 1, 2012 November 30, 2013. second 2016, 2005 2014.

Note 12 - Financial Instruments

Note 12 - Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 12: 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 curre ncy 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 counterpart ies for derivative transactions and monitors the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. We do not de minimis Cash Flow Hedges Effective October 20, 2017, six $401,200 2021 2022. Effective February 24, 2017, $42,600 2020. Effective October 7, 2015, three $134,736 first 2017, second 2018 d the third 2019. As of December 2, 2017, $20,136 The swaps were designated as cash-flow hedges for accounting treatment. The lesser amount between the cumulative change in the fair value of the actual swaps and the cumulative change in the fair value of hypothetical swaps is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The difference between the cumulative change in the fair value of the actual swaps and the cumulative change in the fair value of hypothetical swaps are recorded as other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. In a perfectly effective hedge relationship, the two $5,373 December 2, 2017. December 2, 2017 twelve $1,523. December 2, 2017, not not The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of December 2, 2017: Fiscal Year of Expiration Interest Rate Notional Value Fair Value Pay EUR 2018 3.45% 44,912 (3,295 ) Receive USD 4.5374% Pay EUR 2019 3.80% 44,912 (4,054 ) Receive USD 5.0530% Pay EUR 2018 1.95% 42,600 (5,728 ) Receive USD 4.3038% Pay EUR 2018 2.75% 133,340 (2,184 ) Receive USD 4.9330% Pay EUR 2019 3.00% 267,860 (4,875 ) Receive USD 5.1803% Total asset (liability) $ 533,624 $ (20,136 ) On October 20, 2017 $1,050,000 $2,150,000 October 20, 2017 4.2775%. 6 ombined fair value of the interest rate swaps in total was an asset of $3,104 December 2, 2017 first $1,050,000 no The location in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income and amounts of gains (losses) related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are as follows: Year Ended December 2, 2017 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized Income (In thousands) Amount Location Amount Foreign currency forward/option contracts $ (6,538 ) Other (expense) income, net $ - Interest rate swap contracts $ 3,060 Interest expense - Year Ended December 3, 2016 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (In thousands) Amount Location Amount Foreign currency forward/option contracts $ 68 Other (expense) income, net $ 28 Interest rate swap contracts $ 63 Year Ended November 28, 2015 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (In thousands) Amount Location Amount Foreign currency forward/option contracts $ (2,168 ) Other (expense) income, net $ (53 ) Interest rate swap contracts $ 56 Fair Value Hedges On December 16, 2017 February 24, 2017 October 20, 2017, 6 $168 During the first 2017, $150,000 $300,000 February 14, 2017 1 1.86 6 $2,121 December 2, 2017 no no The location in the Consolidated Statements of Income and amounts of gains (losses) related to derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges are as follows: Year Ended December 2, 2017 Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized Income (In thousands) Location Amount Interest rate swap contracts Other (expense) income, net $ 168 Year Ended December 3, 2016 Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (In thousands) Location Amount Interest rate swap contracts Other (expense) income, net $ (66 ) Year Ended November 28, 2015 Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (In thousands) Location Amount Interest rate swap contracts Other (expense) income, net $ 48 Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments The company uses foreign currency forward contracts to offset its exposure to the change in value of certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities held at foreign subsidiaries that are remeasured at the end of each period. Although the contracts are effective economic hedges, they are not See Note 13 As of December 2, 2017, currency contracts maturing between December 14, 2016 September 17, 2018. The location in the Consolidated Statements of Income and amounts of gains (losses) related to derivative instruments not Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized Income Year Ended December 2, 2017 Year Ended December 3, 2016 Year Ended November 28, 2015 (In thousands) Location Amount Amount Amount Foreign currency forward/option contracts Other (expense) income, net $ (3,797 ) $ 4,772 $ 10,442 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 December 2, 2017, no

Note 13 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 13 : Fair Value Measurements 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: ● Level 2: 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 fair value on a recurring basis as of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, Fair Value Measurements Using: December 2, Description 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 7,528 $ 7,528 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 600 - 600 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 3,104 - 3,104 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 4,397 $ - $ 4,397 $ - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 2,121 2,121 Cross-currency cash-flow hedges 20,136 - 20,136 - Contingent consideration liability 496 - - 496 Fair Value Measurements Using: December 3, 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, fair value hedges 1,579 - 1,579 - Cross-currency cash-flow hedges 4,654 - 4,654 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 6,925 $ - $ 6,925 $ - Contingent consideration liability 4,720 - - 4,720 See Note 6 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. The valuation of our contingent consideration related to the acquisition of Tonsan Adhesive, Inc. as of December 2, 2017 $5,367 December 2, 2017 Contingent consideration liability 2017 2016 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 4,720 $ 10,854 Mark to market adjustment (5,470 ) (6,032 ) Adjustment for amendment to agreement 1,120 - Foreign currency translation adjustment 126 (102 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 496 $ 4,720 Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets include tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquisition, and cost basis investments that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired. Propert y, plant and equipment related to acquisitions – Property, plant and equipment acquired in connection with our acquisitions during 2017 2016 3 Intangible assets related to acquisitions – The identified intangible assets acquired in connection with our acquisitions during 2017 2016 3 See Note 2

Note 14 - Commitments and Conti

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 14 : Commitments and Contingencies Leases The minimum lease payments, related to buildings, equipment and vehicles, that are expected to be made in each of the years indicated based on operating leases in effect at December 2, 2017 Fiscal Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total Minimum Lease Payments Operating Leases $ 12,319 $ 8,671 $ 6,418 $ 4,612 $ 3,373 $ 35,393 Rent expense for all operating leases, which includes minimum lease payments and other charges such as common area maintenance fees, was $15,540, $12,884 $12,684 2017, 2016 2015, 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 an undiscounted financial provision. We recorded liabilities of $11,380 $1,600 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 December 2, 2017 2017. 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 injury due to products containin g asbestos manufactured more than 30 A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third provisions of a 1976 third third third In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits an d claims is as follows: Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended December 2, December 3, November 28, 2017 2016 2015 Lawsuits and claims settled 9 14 10 Settlement amounts $ 1,673 $ 1,360 $ 858 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 1,365 $ 884 $ 682 We do not er, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact the results of operations or cash flows in one We have retained legal counsel to conduct an internal investigation of possible resale of our products by certain customers to Iran contrary to U.S. law and regulations and our compliance policy. The sales to those particular customers being investigated represented less than one three two January 2018,

Note 15 - Operating Segments

Note 15 - Operating Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 15 : 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 defined as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Segment operating income excludes special charges, net. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment . Corporate assets are not The acquisition of Royal Adhesives during the fourth 2017 six December 2, 2017: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific, Construction Products, Engineering Adhesives and Royal Adhesives. The business components within each operating segment are managed to maximize the results of the overall operating segment rather than the results of any individual business component of the operating segment. Results of individual components of each operating segment are subject to numerous allocations of segment-wide costs that may may not been focused on that particular component for a particular reporting period. The costs for these allocated resources are not Reportable operating segment financial information for all periods presented is as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Net revenue Americas Adhesives $ 888,552 $ 806,062 $ 830,811 EIMEA 548,439 545,135 549,568 Asia Pacific 264,191 241,827 230,671 Construction Products 238,513 256,346 272,692 Engineering Adhesives 289,314 245,235 199,919 Royal Adhesives 77,034 - - Total $ 2,306,043 $ 2,094,605 $ 2,083,660 Inter-segment sales Americas Adhesives $ 15,943 $ 16,064 $ 20,891 EIMEA 19,153 19,165 16,189 Asia Pacific 6,498 4,716 10,873 Segment operating income Americas Adhesives $ 98,978 $ 125,979 $ 127,780 EIMEA 29,870 40,121 15,116 Asia Pacific 15,350 15,410 12,953 Construction Products (1,120 ) 3,265 13,766 Engineering Adhesives 20,453 17,390 870 Royal Adhesives (37,391 ) - - Total $ 126,140 $ 202,165 $ 170,485 Depreciation and amortization Americas Adhesives $ 21,171 $ 18,979 $ 19,892 EIMEA 19,845 21,441 19,965 Asia Pacific 8,135 7,484 6,930 Construction Products 16,316 14,977 15,321 Engineering Adhesives 15,088 14,804 12,782 Royal Adhesives 6,760 - - Total $ 87,315 $ 77,685 $ 74,890 Total assets 1 Americas Adhesives $ 641,767 $ 414,098 EIMEA 578,924 506,336 Asia Pacific 278,942 237,920 Construction Products 191,535 215,537 Engineering Adhesives 423,522 408,877 Royal Adhesives 1,935,128 - Corporate 310,828 273,100 Total $ 4,360,646 $ 2,055,868 Capital expenditures Americas Adhesives $ 16,928 $ 10,230 EIMEA 15,223 14,317 Asia Pacific 4,922 12,694 Construction Products 4,132 15,059 Engineering Adhesives 2,490 3,447 Royal Adhesives 3,033 - Corporate 8,206 7,563 Total $ 54,934 $ 63,310 1 Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments 2017 2016 2015 Segment operating income $ 126,140 $ 202,165 $ 170,485 Special charges, net - 168 (4,654 ) Other income (expense), net (23,740 ) (7,549 ) (2,465 ) Interest expense (43,701 ) (27,359 ) (25,021 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 58,699 $ 167,425 $ 138,345 Financial information about geographic areas Net Revenue 2017 2016 2015 United States $ 969,346 $ 869,919 $ 891,436 China 302,009 257,779 226,335 Countries with more than 10 percent of total 1,271,355 1,127,698 1,117,771 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 1,034,688 966,907 965,889 Total $ 2,306,043 $ 2,094,605 $ 2,083,660 Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2017 2016 United States $ 212,078 $ 202,944 Germany 149,269 99,229 China 83,808 83,548 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 225,039 129,554 Total $ 670,194 $ 515,275

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Unaud

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	Note 16 : Quarterly Data (unaudited) 2017 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 503,323 $ 561,651 $ 562,869 $ 678,200 Gross profit 138,996 146,038 150,400 167,736 Selling, general and administrative expenses (112,915 ) (102,770 ) (110,219 ) (151,126 ) Income from continuing operations $ 14,831 $ 25,864 $ 25,139 $ (7,544 ) Basic Income per share $ 0.29 $ 0.51 $ 0.50 $ (0.15 ) Diluted Income per share $ 0.29 $ 0.50 $ 0.49 $ (0.15 ) Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 Basic 50,243 50,496 50,384 50,356 Diluted 51,460 51,686 51,605 51,724 2016 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 474,326 $ 532,514 $ 512,858 $ 574,907 Gross profit 137,605 158,256 146,121 167,821 Selling, general and administrative expenses (99,767 ) (103,684 ) (97,692 ) (106,495 ) Special charges, net (413 ) (370 ) 2,807 (1,856 ) Income from continuing operations $ 18,967 $ 33,390 $ 32,798 $ 39,227 Basic Income per share $ 0.38 $ 0.66 $ 0.65 $ 0.78 Diluted Income per share $ 0.37 $ 0.65 $ 0.64 $ 0.76 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 Basic 49,958 50,145 50,261 50,180 Diluted 50,995 51,253 51,453 51,378 1 Quarterly income per share amounts may not

Note 17 - Subsequent Events

Note 17 - Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Note 17 : Subsequent Event Federal Income Tax Reform On December 22, 2017, 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”, hereafter referred to as “U.S. Tax Reform”. The Company is in the process of determining the impact to the financial statements of all aspects of U.S. Tax Reform and will reflect the impact of such reform in the financial statements during the period in which such amounts can be reasonably estimated. U.S. Tax Reform includes a number of provisions, including the lowering of the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35 21 January 1, 2018, 2018. may may

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of H.B. Fuller Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Investments in affiliated companies in which we exercise significant influence, but which we do not not 20 Our 50 not 2016 2015, not nificant as defined in Regulation S- X 1934. December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015 not In fiscal year 2017, X 1934. December 2, 2017 As of December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 102,892 Non-current assets 31,411 Current liabilities 40,336 Non-current liabilities 1,598 For the year ended December 2, 2017 Net revenue $ 171,424 Gross profit 50,643 Net income 17,746 Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to November 30. December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015 2017, 2016 2015, five six 53 rd week in our fiscal year. Fiscal 2016 53
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Goods [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition For shipments made to customers, title generally passes to the customer when all requirements of the sales arrangement have been completed, which is generally at the time of delivery. Revenue from product sales is recorded when title to the product transfers, no Provisions for sales returns are estimated based on historical experience, and are adjusted for known returns, if material. Customer incentive programs (primarily volume purchase rebates) and arrangements such as cooperative advertising, slotting fees and buy-downs are recorded as a reduction of net revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605 50, Customer Payments and Incentives $18,158, $16,465 $13,951 2017, 2016 2015, For certain products, consigned inventory is maintained at customer locations. For these products, revenue is recognized in the period that the inventory is consumed. Sales to distributors also require a distribution agreement or purchase order. As a normal practice, distributors do not
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cost of Sales Cost of sales includes raw materials, container costs, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, shipping and receiving costs, freight costs, depreciation of manufacturing equipment and other less significant indirect costs related to the production of our products.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include sales and marketing, research and development, technical and customer service, finance, legal, human resources, general management and similar expenses. SG&A expenses also include the mark to market adjustment related to the contingent consideration liability.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes The income tax provision is computed based on the pre-tax income included in the Consolidated Statements of Income before income from equity method investments. The asset and liability approach is used to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years are applied to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances reduce deferred tax assets when it is not not 11
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Acquisition Accounting As we enter into business combinations we perform acquisition accounting requirements including the following: ● Identifying the acquirer, ● Determining the acquisition date, ● Recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, and ● Recognizing and measuring goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase We complete valuation procedures, and record the resulting fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based upon the valuation of the business enterprise and the tangible and intangible assets acquired. Enterprise value allocation methodology requires management to make assumptions and apply judgment to estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If estimates or assumptions used to complete the enterprise valuation and estimates of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities significantly differed from assumptions made, the resulting difference could materially affect the fair value of net assets. The calculation of the fair value of the tangible assets, including property, plant and equipment utilizes the cost approach , which computes the cost to replace the asset, less accrued depreciation resulting from physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. The calculation of the fair value of the identified intangible assets are determined using cash flow models following the income approach or a discounted market-based methodology approach. Significant inputs include estimated revenue growth rates, gross margins, operating expenses, estimated attrition rate, and a discount rate. Goodwill is recorded as the difference in the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the purchase price.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restrictions on Cash There were no December 2, 2017. no
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Trade Receivable and Allowances Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not accounts, credits related to pricing or quantities shipped and early payment discounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts includes an estimate of future uncollectible receivables based on the aging of the receivable balance and our collection experience. The allowance also includes specific customer accounts when it is probable that the full amount of the receivable will not 18 4
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories Inventories recorded at cost ( not first approximately 25.7 2017, 2016 2015 no
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investments Investments with a value of $5,062 $5,120 as of December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, net.
Cost Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cost Method Investments Investments in an entity where we own less than 20% not w our investments at least annually, to evaluate the accounting method and carrying value of our investments in unconsolidated investees. Our cost method investments are evaluated, on at least a quarterly basis, for potential other-than-temporary impairment, or when an event or change in circumstances has occurred that may not December 2, 2017, December 3, 2016 November 28, 2015. $1,669 December 2, 2017 $1,666 December 3, 2016.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated over the useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives range from 20 40 3 20 Expenditures that add value or extend the life of the respective assets are capitalized, while expenditures that are typical recurring repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Interest costs associated with construction and implementation of property, plant and equipment of $306, $752 $136 2017, 2016 2015,
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill We test goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth may ’s estimated fair value to its carrying amount, including goodwill. We use a discounted cash flow approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. Our judgment is required in developing the assumptions for the discounted cash flow model. These assumptions include revenue growth rates, profit margin percentages, discount rates, perpetuity growth rates, future capital expenditures and working capital requirements. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is considered to not fourth 2017, no
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Intangible Assets Intangible assets include patents, customer lists, technology, trademarks and other intangible assets acquired from independent parties and are amortized on a straight-line basis with estimated useful lives ranging from 3 20
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Our long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of an asset (asset group) may not An impairment loss would be measured and recognized when the carrying amount of an asset (asset group) exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset (asset group) and its eventual disposition. The impairment loss to be recorded would be the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation technique. Costs related to internally developed intangible assets are expensed as incurred.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. functional currency entities are translated to U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and the resulting gains and losses arising from the translation of those net assets are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates during the year. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We consider a subsidiary ’s sales price drivers, currency denomination of sales transactions and inventory purchases to be the primary indicators in determining a foreign subsidiary’s functional currency. Our subsidiaries in certain European countries have a functional currency different than their local currency. All other foreign subsidiaries, which are located in North America, Europe and Asia, have the same local and functional currency. On December 4, 2016, the functional currency from the U.S. dollar to the entity’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 December 3, 2016 not $11,317 December 2, 2017.
Postemployment Benefit Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits We sponsor defined-benefit pension plans in both t he U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Also in the U.S., we sponsor other postretirement plans for health care and life insurance benefits. Expenses and liabilities for the pension plans and other postretirement plans are actuarially calculated. These calculations are based on our assumptions related to the discount rate, expected return on assets, projected salary increases, health care cost trend rates and mortality rates. The discount rate assumption is determined using an actuarial yield curve approach, which results in a discount rate that reflects the characteristics of the plan. The approach identifies a broad population of corporate bonds that meet the quality and size criteria for the particular plan. We use this approach rather than a specific index that has a certain set of bonds that may may not 60 40 10
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]	Asset Retirement Obligations We recognize asset retirement obligations (AROs) in the period in which we have an existing legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The ARO is recognized at fair value when the liability is incurred. Upon initial recognition of a liability, that cost is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated useful life of the related asset. We have recognized a liability related to special handling of asbestos related materials in certain facilities for which we have plans or expectation of plans to undertake a major renovation or demolition project that would require the removal of asbestos or have plans or expectation of plans to exit a facility. In addition, we have determined that we have facilities with some level of asbestos that will require abatement action in the future. Once the probability and timeframe of an action are determined, we apply certain assumptions to determine the related liability and asset. These assumptions include the use of inflation rates, the use of credit adjusted risk-free discount rates and the estimation of costs to handle asbestos related materials. The recorded liability is required to be adjusted for changes resulting from the passage of time and/or revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate. The asset retirement obligation liability was $2,129 $2,264 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016,
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Environmental Costs Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not no
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Contingent Consideration Liability Concurrent with a business acquisition, we entered into an agreement that requires us to pay the sellers a certain amount based upon a formula related to the entity ’s gross profit in 2018. 2 13
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Share-based Compensation We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards, including non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize compensation expense associated with share-based awards based on the fair value on the date of grant, net of the estimated forfeiture rate. Expense is recognized over the requisite service period related to each award, which 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 retirement based on the terms of the plan. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. All of our stock compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 9
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Earnings p er Share 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 awards, 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. The computations for basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) 2017 2016 2015 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 58,242 $ 124,128 $ 86,680 Weighted-average common shares – basic 50,370 50,136 50,274 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,249 1,134 1,119 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 51,619 51,270 51,393 Basic earnings per share $ 1.16 $ 2.48 $ 1.72 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.13 $ 2.42 $ 1.69 Share-based compensation awards for 163,140, 657,439 887,672 2017, 2016 2015,
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Financial Instruments and Derivatives As a part of our ongoing operations, we are exposed to market risks such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage these risks, we may Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. Derivatives consisted primarily of forward currency contracts used to manage foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. For derivative instruments outstanding that were not may The company manages interest expense using a mix of fixed and floating rate debt. To manage exposure to interest rate movements and to reduce borrowing costs, the company may Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income, based on the type of derivative, and whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the current period. We maintain master netting arrangements that allow us to net settle contracts with the same counterparties; we do not not not 12
Purchase of Company Common Stock [Policy Text Block]	Purchase of Company Common Stock Under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, repurchased stock is included in authorized shares, but is not When additional paid-in capital is exhausted, the excess reduces retained earnings. We repurchased 56,230, 67,807 54,454 2017, 2016 2015,
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	New Accounting Pronouncements In August 2017, FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017 12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815 2017 12 December 2, 2017 no 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 which requires employers to include only the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in operating expenses. The other components of net benefit cost, including amortization of prior service cost/credit, and settlement and curtailment effects, are to be included in nonoperating expenses. The ASU also stipulates that only the service cost component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018 In February 2017, No. 2017 05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610 20 The ASU was issued to clarify the scope of the previous standard and to add guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018 . We have evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will not In January 2017, No. 2017 04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350 which removes Step 2 not November 29, 2020 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 June 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 M ay 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 1 - Nature of Business a26

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]	As of December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 102,454 Non-current assets 27,732 Current liabilities 40,173 Non-current liabilities 1,583 For the year ended December 2, 2017 Net revenue $ 171,302 Gross profit 50,607 Net income 17,735
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	(in thousands, except per share data) 2017 2016 2015 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 58,242 $ 124,128 $ 86,680 Weighted-average common shares – basic 50,370 50,136 50,274 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,249 1,134 1,119 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 51,619 51,270 51,393 Basic earnings per share $ 1.16 $ 2.48 $ 1.72 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.13 $ 2.42 $ 1.69

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Preliminary Valuation December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 17,877 Property, plant and equipment 7,308 Goodwill 23,282 Other intangibles Customer relationships 17,016 Trademarks/trade names 1,363 Other assets 4,811 Current liabilities (12,765 ) Other liabilities (14,210 ) Total purchase price $ 44,682 Preliminary Valuation December 2, 2017 Accounts receivable $ 64,904 Inventory 93,680 Other current assets 58,508 Property, plant and equipment 126,192 Goodwill 866,013 Other intangibles Developed technology 59,800 Customer relationships 645,300 Trademarks/trade names 53,600 Other assets 1,443 Accounts payable (40,211 ) Other current liabilities (37,261 ) Other liabilities (269,240 ) Total purchase price $ 1,622,728 Preliminary Valuation March 4, 2017 Purchase Price and Fair Value Adjustments Final Valuation December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,729 115 13,844 Property, plant and equipment 10,516 (1,875 ) 8,641 Goodwill 60,313 (487 ) 59,826 Other intangibles Customer relationships 33,300 12,000 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 13,600 (9,200 ) 4,400 Current liabilities (8,153 ) (309 ) (8,462 ) Total purchase price $ 123,305 244 123,549 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 ) Other liabilities (3,307 ) Total purchase price $ 42,182 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 ) Other liabilities (1,085 ) Total purchase price $ 10,365 Amount Current assets $ 49,839 Property, plant and equipment 59,142 Goodwill 125,790 Other intangibles Developed technology 18,600 Customer relationships 25,700 Trademarks/trade names 11,000 Current liabilities (38,068 ) Other liabilities (24,305 ) Redeemable non-controlling interests (11,773 ) Total purchase price $ 215,925
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Net revenue $ 2,886,762 $ 2,716,713 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 123,618 127,802 Pro forma earnings per share: Basic 2.45 2.55 Diluted 2.39 2.49

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
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Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	December 2, 2017 Cost of sales $ 9,764 Selling, general and administrative 8,267 $ 18,031
Schedule of Restructuring Charges by Segment [Table Text Block]	December 2, 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 2,178 EIMEA 7,214 Asia Pacific 1,996 Construction Products 5,895 Engineering Adhesives 748 $ 18,031
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total Balance at December 3, 2016 $ - $ - $ - $ - Expense incurred 10,266 5,394 2,371 18,031 Non-cash charges - (4,291 ) - (4,291 ) Cash payments (9,210 ) (1,103 ) (2,351 ) (12,664 ) Foreign currency translation 430 - - 430 Balance at end December 2,2017 $ 1,486 $ - $ 20 $ 1,506

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi29

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income Statement Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 2015 Foreign currency transaction losses, net $ (2,411 ) $ (9,510 ) $ (3,549 ) Interest income 3,927 2,045 510 Gain (loss) on disposal of fixed assets 22 (796 ) 330 Other, net 1 (25,278 ) 712 244 Total other income (expense), net $ (23,740 ) $ (7,549 ) $ (2,465 ) Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses) $ 30,072 $ 28,614 $ 26,170
Schedule of Balance Sheet Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Inventories 2017 2016 Raw materials $ 174,325 $ 116,200 Finished goods 198,273 142,397 LIFO reserve (13,093 ) (11,198 ) Total inventories $ 359,505 $ 247,399 Other current assets Other receivables $ 24,304 $ 24,253 Prepaid income taxes 41,105 12,142 Prepaid taxes other than income taxes 20,852 18,011 Prepaid expenses 29,521 14,767 Assets held for sale 1,607 1,306 Total other current assets $ 117,389 $ 70,479 Property, plant and equipment Land $ 79,993 $ 65,771 Buildings and improvements 364,048 317,636 Machinery and equipment 787,844 659,181 Construction in progress 56,402 50,553 Total, at cost 1,288,287 1,093,141 Accumulated depreciation (618,093 ) (577,866 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 670,194 $ 515,275 Other assets Investments and company owned life insurance $ 8,602 $ 8,178 Equity method investments 48,962 45,732 Cost method investments 1,669 1,666 Long-term deferred income taxes 43,422 46,174 Prepaid pension costs 30,145 31 Prepaid postretirement other than pension 39,163 27,093 Other long-term assets 35,021 28,859 Total other assets $ 206,984 $ 157,733 Other accrued expenses Taxes other than income taxes $ 18,753 $ 14,127 Professional fees 13,565 5,444 Customer rebates 10,114 8,296 Interest 6,766 5,263 Insurance 5,668 196 Product liability 961 1,648 Accrued expenses 28,398 15,965 Total other accrued expenses $ 84,225 $ 50,939 Other liabilities Asset retirement obligations $ 2,129 $ 2,264 Long-term deferred income taxes 275,715 26,336 Long-term deferred compensation 5,424 5,469 Postretirement other than pension 2,992 2,968 Environmental liabilities 11,380 1,600 Contingent consideration liabilities 496 4,720 Other long-term liabilities 43,445 18,817 Total other liabilities $ 341,581 $ 62,174
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 12,310 $ 11,893 $ 10,246 Charged to expenses 744 2,455 4,703 Write-offs (1,546 ) (1,758 ) (2,339 ) Foreign currency translation effect 162 (280 ) (717 ) Balance at end of year $ 11,670 $ 12,310 $ 11,893
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	December 2, 2017 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 58,242 $ 48 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ 29,297 - 29,297 (9 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 51,282 (16,352 ) 34,930 - Interest rate swap 3 3,060 (1,166 ) 1,894 - Other cash-flow hedges 3 (6,538 ) 2,491 (4,047 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 77,101 $ (15,027 ) 62,074 (9 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 120,316 $ 39 December 3, 2016 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 124,128 $ 254 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ (33,827 ) - (33,827 ) (28 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 576 (2,277 ) (1,701 ) - Interest rate swap 3 63 (22 ) 41 - Other cash-flow hedges 3 68 (26 ) 42 - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (33,120 ) $ (2,325 ) (35,445 ) (28 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 88,683 $ 226 November 28, 2015 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 86,680 $ 417 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ (62,759 ) - (62,759 ) (17 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 (24,279 ) 8,408 (15,871 ) - Interest rate swap 3 56 (16 ) 40 - Other cash-flow hedges 3 (2,168 ) 826 (1,342 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (89,150 ) $ 9,218 (79,932 ) (17 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 6,748 $ 400
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	December 2, 2017 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (56,209 ) $ (56,134 ) $ (75 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($1,183) 1,922 1,922 - Other cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $3,276 (5,322 ) (5,322 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $74,382 (141,171 ) (141,171 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (200,730 ) $ (200,655 ) $ (75 ) December 3, 2016 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (85,447 ) $ (85,381 ) $ (66 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($17) 28 28 - Other cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $785 (1,275 ) (1,275 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $90,734 (176,101 ) (176,101 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (262,795 ) $ (262,729 ) $ (66 ) November 28, 2015 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (51,592 ) $ (51,554 ) $ (38 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $5 (13 ) (13 ) - Other cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $811 (1,317 ) (1,317 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $93,012 (174,400 ) (174,400 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (227,322 ) $ (227,284 ) $ (38 )

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I30

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
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Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 Balance at beginning of year $ 366,248 $ 354,204 Adecol acquisition 23,282 - Royal Adhesives acquisition 866,013 - Wisdom acquisition 59,826 - Cyberbond, L.L.C. acquisition - 23,654 Advanced Adhesives acquisition - 102 Tonsan acquisition - 700 Impairment - (777 ) Foreign currency translation effect 21,315 (11,635 ) Balance at end of year $ 1,336,684 $ 366,248
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total As of December 2, 2017 Original cost $ 132,495 $ 968,060 $ 110,576 $ 1,211,131 Accumulated amortization (27,478 ) (144,964 ) (37,417 ) (209,859 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 105,017 $ 823,096 $ 73,159 $ 1,001,272 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 12 18 14 17 As of December 3, 2016 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 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 10 17 12 15
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 79,456 $ 75,433 $ 71,112 $ 68,251 $ 70,457 $ 636,565
Operating Segments [Member]
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Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 Americas Adhesives $ 141,138 $ 59,821 EIMEA 107,978 98,876 Asia Pacific 18,080 17,481 Construction Products 21,951 21,901 Engineering Adhesives 178,791 168,169 Royal Adhesives 868,746 - Total $ 1,336,684 $ 366,248

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-31

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
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Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	Weighted-Average Interest Rate at Fiscal Year Balance at Balance at Long-Term Debt December 2, 2017 Maturity Date December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Revolving credit facility 3.38 % 2022 $ - $ - Term Loan B 1 3.90 % 2024 2,125,993 - Public Bond 2 3.62 % 2027 293,991 - Term Loan A - 265,373 Senior Notes, Series A - 17,013 Senior Notes, Series B - 33,151 Senior Notes, Series C - 36,325 Senior Notes, Series D - 64,795 Senior Notes, Series E - 248,813 Other 458 467 Total debt $ 2,420,442 $ 665,937 Less: current maturities (21,515 ) (80,178 ) Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 2,398,927 $ 585,759
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]	Term Committed Drawn Available Long-term lines of credit $ 400,000 $ - $ 398,257
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Long-term debt obligations $ 21,515 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 2,312,927

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
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Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	Common Shares Outstanding 2017 2016 2015 Beginning balance 50,141,343 50,074,310 50,310,803 Stock options exercised 514,064 593,891 275,035 Shares swapped for stock option exercises - (71,659 ) (39,883 ) Deferred compensation paid 24,048 7,235 8,852 Restricted units vested 140,614 105,552 83,494 Shares withheld for taxes (56,230 ) (67,807 ) (54,454 ) Restricted shares forfeited - (179 ) (9,537 ) Shares repurchased under repurchase program (375,000 ) (500,000 ) (500,000 ) Ending balance 50,388,839 50,141,343 50,074,310

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-contr33

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 Balance at beginning of year $ 4,277 $ 4,199 Net income attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest 39 239 Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest (4,468 ) - Foreign currency translation adjustment 152 (161 ) Balance at end of year $ - $ 4,277

Note 9 - Accounting for Share34

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 2015 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.62 Weighted-average expected volatility 24.17% 28.95% 30.81% Expected volatility range 23.48% - 24.88% 24.86% - 29.23% 25.50% - 31.67% Risk-free interest rate 1.94% 1.43% 1.27% Expected dividend yield 1.07% 1.54% 1.12% Weighted-average fair value of grants $11.49 $7.75 $10.05
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at November 29, 2014 2,534,473 $ 30.39 Granted 759,167 40.69 Exercised (275,035 ) 22.67 Forfeited or cancelled (106,532 ) 42.42 Outstanding at November 28, 2015 2,912,073 $ 33.37 Granted 853,516 33.98 Exercised (593,891 ) 24.38 Forfeited or cancelled (185,217 ) 39.91 Outstanding at December 3, 2016 2,986,481 $ 34.92 Granted 1,493,133 53.97 Exercised (514,064 ) 34.51 Forfeited or cancelled (104,786 ) 37.20 Outstanding at December 2, 2017 3,860,764 $ 42.28
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 November 29, 2014 188,661 188,622 377,283 $ 40.70 1.0 Granted 144,100 - 144,100 40.92 1.2 Vested (82,495 ) (69,152 ) (151,647 ) 37.47 - Forfeited (13,253 ) (9,310 ) (22,563 ) 40.66 0.8 Nonvested at November 28, 2015 237,013 110,160 347,173 $ 42.17 0.8 Granted 253,515 - 253,515 35.40 1.3 Vested (104,828 ) (73,028 ) (177,856 ) 41.91 - Forfeited (32,956 ) (179 ) (33,135 ) 38.40 1.5 Nonvested at December 3, 2016 352,744 36,953 389,697 $ 38.36 1.0 Granted 287,684 - 287,684 50.05 1.2 Vested (156,152 ) (36,953 ) (193,105 ) 39.92 - Forfeited (22,035 ) - (22,035 ) 39.67 1.1 Nonvested at December 2, 2017 462,241 - 462,241 $ 44.80 1.0
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table Text Block]	Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding November 29, 2014 342,547 52,303 394,850 Participant contributions 16,312 4,705 21,017 Company match contributions 1 21,636 470 22,106 Payouts (325 ) (11,572 ) (11,897 ) Units outstanding November 28, 2015 380,170 45,906 426,076 Participant contributions 23,900 4,908 28,808 Company match contributions 1 20,576 491 21,067 Payouts (327 ) (10,189 ) (10,516 ) Units outstanding December 3, 2016 424,319 41,116 465,435 Participant contributions 16,051 5,567 21,618 Company match contributions 1 17,343 557 17,900 Payouts (14,143 ) (15,634 ) (29,777 ) Units outstanding December 2, 2017 443,570 31,606 475,176

Note 10 - Pension and Postret35

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
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Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Change in projected benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 362,213 $ 376,098 $ 202,176 $ 201,172 $ 42,721 $ 49,923 Service cost 111 110 2,125 2,016 208 342 Interest cost 15,836 15,360 4,709 5,465 1,593 1,956 Participant contributions - - - - 200 282 Actuarial (gain)/loss 1 14,405 (2,253 ) (6,636 ) 15,254 2,078 (6,450 ) Other - - - 19 - - Acquisition 6,518 - 12,156 - - - Settlement payments - (8,399 ) (62 ) (511 ) - - Benefits paid (19,724 ) (18,703 ) (8,495 ) (7,382 ) (3,475 ) (3,332 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - 18,009 (13,857 ) - - Benefit obligation at end of year 379,359 362,213 223,982 202,176 43,325 42,721 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 331,505 336,461 163,322 172,241 66,640 62,585 Acquisition 4,605 - - - - - Actual return on plan assets 60,176 20,610 16,889 10,516 14,631 4,388 Employer contributions 1,537 1,536 1,863 2,319 1,304 2,717 Participant contributions - - - - 200 282 Settlement payments - (8,399 ) - - - - Other - - (272 ) 98 - - Benefits paid 2 (19,724 ) (18,703 ) (8,223 ) (7,382 ) (3,475 ) (3,332 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - 14,129 (14,470 ) - - Fair value of plan assets at end of year 378,099 331,505 187,708 163,322 79,300 66,640 Plan assets (less than) in excess of benefit obligation as of year end $ (1,260 ) $ (30,708 ) $ (36,274 ) $ (38,853 ) $ 35,975 $ 23,919
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that have not been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Unrecognized actuarial loss $ 131,643 $ 157,185 $ 67,344 $ 82,874 $ 5,877 $ 13,653 Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit) 32 61 (4 ) (7 ) - - Ending balance $ 131,675 $ 157,246 $ 67,340 $ 82,867 $ 5,877 $ 13,653
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Statement of financial position as of fiscal year-end Non-current assets $ 19,520 $ - $ 10,912 $ - $ 39,163 $ 27,093 Accrued benefit cost Current liabilities (1,501 ) (1,489 ) (1,879 ) (1,162 ) (210 ) (206 ) Non-current liabilities (19,279 ) (29,219 ) (45,307 ) (37,691 ) (2,978 ) (2,968 ) Ending balance $ (1,260 ) $ (30,708 ) $ (36,274 ) $ (38,853 ) $ 35,975 $ 23,919
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2017 2016 2017 2016 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 25,349 $ 352,853 $ 120,459 $ 201,151 Fair value of plan assets 4,669 331,505 82,631 163,323 Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2017 2016 2017 2016 Projected benefit obligation $ 25,449 $ 362,213 $ 137,618 $ 202,176 Fair value of plan assets 4,669 331,505 90,434 163,323
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Employer contributions 2018 $ 312 $ 527 $ 2,000 Expected benefit payments 2018 $ 20,111 $ 8,478 $ 3,207 2019 20,334 8,920 3,198 2020 20,745 8,654 3,173 2021 21,131 9,084 3,148 2022 21,481 9,269 3,109 2023-2027 110,397 47,947 14,494
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit) 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Service cost $ 111 $ 110 $ 107 $ 2,125 $ 2,016 $ 1,924 $ 208 $ 342 $ 449 Interest cost 15,836 15,360 16,322 4,709 5,465 5,986 1,593 1,956 2,042 Expected return on assets (25,458 ) (24,776 ) (25,682 ) (9,853 ) (9,919 ) (10,422 ) (5,788 ) (5,470 ) (5,510 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 29 29 29 (4 ) (3 ) (4 ) - (41 ) (2,505 ) Actuarial loss (gain) 5,905 5,271 5,628 3,492 3,106 3,173 1,010 2,169 2,431 Curtailment loss (gain) - - - - 19 - - - - Settlement charge (credit) - - - 16 135 - - - - Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (3,577 ) $ (4,006 ) $ (3,596 ) $ 485 $ 819 $ 657 $ (2,977 ) $ (1,044 ) $ (3,093 )
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement benefits Amounts expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit costs over next fiscal year as of December 2, 2017 Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) $ 29 $ (3 ) $ - Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 5,903 2,735 60 $ 5,932 $ 2,732 $ 60
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Discount rate 3.72 % 4.08 % 4.28 % 2.12 % 2.31 % 2.82 % 3.54 % 3.85 % 4.02 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.71 % 1.47 % 1.58 % N/A N/A N/A Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net costs for years ended 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 Discount rate 4.08 % 4.28 % 4.08 % 2.15 % 2.83 % 2.95 % 3.85 % 4.02 % 3.84 % Expected return on plan assets 7.75 % 7.75 % 7.75 % 6.21 % 6.20 % 6.22 % 8.75 % 8.75 % 8.75 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.47 % 1.58 % 1.58 % N/A N/A N/A
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	Assumed health care trend rates 2017 2016 2015 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.50 % 6.75 % 7.00 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2024 2023 2024
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	One-Percentage Point Increase Decrease Effect on service and interest cost components – annual $ 82 $ (73 ) Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $ 1,969 $ (1,760 )
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans Other Postretirement Plans Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Asset Category 2017 2017 2016 2017 2017 2016 2017 2017 2016 Equities 60.0 % 63.3 % 62.4 % 49.2 % 51.5 % 49.8 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Fixed income 40.0 % 37.6 % 38.4 % 50.8 % 47.9 % 49.6 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 100.0 % 99.5 % 99.1 % Cash 0.0 % -0.9 % -0.8 % 0.0 % 0.6 % 0.6 % 0.0 % 0.5 % 0.9 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	December 2, 2017 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 144,124 $ 95,542 $ - $ 239,666 Fixed income 42,310 99,252 291 141,853 Cash (3,893 ) 126 - (3,767 ) Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 182,541 194,920 291 377,752 Other investments measured at NAV 1 347 Total $ 182,541 $ 194,920 $ 291 $ 378,099 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 35,118 $ 1,185 $ - $ 36,303 Fixed income 46,725 6,618 660 54,003 Cash 549 - - 549 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 82,392 7,803 660 90,855 Other investments measured at NAV 1 96,855 Total $ 82,392 $ 7,803 $ 660 $ 187,710 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 78,894 $ 78,894 Cash 406 - - 406 Total $ 406 $ - $ 78,894 $ 79,300 December 3, 2016 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 127,275 $ 79,669 $ - $ 206,944 Fixed income 41,513 85,363 320 127,196 Cash (2,635 ) - - (2,635 ) Total $ 166,153 $ 165,032 $ 320 $ 331,505 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 30,165 $ 1,165 $ - $ 31,330 Fixed income 41,490 6,013 569 48,072 Cash 996 - - 996 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 72,651 7,178 569 80,398 Other investments measured at NAV 1 82,925 Total $ 72,651 $ 7,178 $ 569 $ 163,323 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 66,064 $ 66,064 Cash 576 - - 576 Total $ 576 $ - $ 66,064 $ 66,640
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Fixed Income U.S. Pension Plans 2017 2016 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 320 $ 352 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (29 ) (32 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 291 $ 320 Fixed Income Non-U.S. Pension Plans 2017 2016 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 569 $ 530 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 21 21 Net gains 3 16 Currency change effect 67 2 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 660 $ 569 Insurance Other Postretirement Benefits 2017 2016 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 66,064 $ 62,299 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 (1,073 ) (435 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (570 ) (482 ) Net gains 14,473 4,682 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 78,894 $ 66,064

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
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Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments 2017 2016 2015 United States $ (35,173 ) $ 76,199 $ 97,094 Non-U.S. 93,872 91,226 41,251 Total $ 58,699 $ 167,425 $ 138,345
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit) 2017 2016 2015 Current: U.S. federal $ 444 $ 14,515 $ 24,180 State 21 2,789 2,955 Non-U.S. 29,557 27,788 22,075 30,022 45,092 49,210 Deferred: U.S. federal (8,318 ) 6,444 8,096 State (1,473 ) 1,102 1,269 Non-U.S. (11,145 ) (2,202 ) (2,720 ) (20,936 ) 5,344 6,645 Total $ 9,086 $ 50,436 $ 55,855
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Reconciliation of effective income tax 2017 2016 2015 Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate $ 20,545 $ 58,599 $ 48,421 State income taxes, net of federal benefit (1,018 ) 2,135 3,281 Foreign dividend repatriation 276 519 388 Foreign rate differential (9,565 ) (3,386 ) 1,547 Impact of option valuation (1,381 ) (1,879 ) 1,211 Interest income not taxable in the U.S. (626 ) (525 ) (1,243 ) Change in valuation allowance (3,694 ) (2,219 ) 480 Tax impact of special charges, net - 173 1,678 Research and development tax credit (647 ) (2,291 ) (71 ) Section 199 manufacturing deduction - (1,658 ) (2,036 ) Royal Adhesives transaction costs 2,271 - - Other 2,925 968 2,199 Total $ 9,086 $ 50,436 $ 55,855
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred income tax balances at each year-end related to: 2017 2016 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefit costs $ 36,824 $ 46,249 Foreign tax credit carryforward 27,197 11,593 Tax loss carryforwards 24,096 19,902 Other 25,123 20,612 Gross deferred tax assets 113,240 98,356 Less: valuation allowance (9,273 ) (11,929 ) Net deferred tax assets 103,967 86,427 Deferred tax liability: Depreciation and amortization (336,260 ) (66,589 ) Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ (232,293 ) $ 19,838
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 Balance at beginning of year $ 4,165 $ 4,870 Tax positions related to the current year: Additions 613 774 Additions due to acquisitions 4,823 - Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 2,120 209 Reductions (1,585 ) (377 ) Settlements (708 ) (131 ) Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation (541 ) (1,180 ) Balance at end of year $ 8,887 $ 4,165

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen37

Note 12 - Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 2018 3.45% 44,912 (3,295 ) Receive USD 4.5374% Pay EUR 2019 3.80% 44,912 (4,054 ) Receive USD 5.0530% Pay EUR 2018 1.95% 42,600 (5,728 ) Receive USD 4.3038% Pay EUR 2018 2.75% 133,340 (2,184 ) Receive USD 4.9330% Pay EUR 2019 3.00% 267,860 (4,875 ) Receive USD 5.1803% Total asset (liability) $ 533,624 $ (20,136 )
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 2, 2017 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized Income (In thousands) Amount Location Amount Foreign currency forward/option contracts $ (6,538 ) Other (expense) income, net $ - Interest rate swap contracts $ 3,060 Interest expense - Year Ended December 3, 2016 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (In thousands) Amount Location Amount Foreign currency forward/option contracts $ 68 Other (expense) income, net $ 28 Interest rate swap contracts $ 63 Year Ended November 28, 2015 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (In thousands) Amount Location Amount Foreign currency forward/option contracts $ (2,168 ) Other (expense) income, net $ (53 ) Interest rate swap contracts $ 56 Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized Income (In thousands) Location Amount Interest rate swap contracts Other (expense) income, net $ 168 Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (In thousands) Location Amount Interest rate swap contracts Other (expense) income, net $ (66 ) Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (In thousands) Location Amount Interest rate swap contracts Other (expense) income, net $ 48 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized Income Year Ended December 2, 2017 Year Ended December 3, 2016 Year Ended November 28, 2015 (In thousands) Location Amount Amount Amount Foreign currency forward/option contracts Other (expense) income, net $ (3,797 ) $ 4,772 $ 10,442

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurem38

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements Using: December 2, Description 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 7,528 $ 7,528 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 600 - 600 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 3,104 - 3,104 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 4,397 $ - $ 4,397 $ - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 2,121 2,121 Cross-currency cash-flow hedges 20,136 - 20,136 - Contingent consideration liability 496 - - 496 Fair Value Measurements Using: December 3, 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, fair value hedges 1,579 - 1,579 - Cross-currency 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]	Contingent consideration liability 2017 2016 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 4,720 $ 10,854 Mark to market adjustment (5,470 ) (6,032 ) Adjustment for amendment to agreement 1,120 - Foreign currency translation adjustment 126 (102 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 496 $ 4,720

Note 14 - Commitments and Con39

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total Minimum Lease Payments Operating Leases $ 12,319 $ 8,671 $ 6,418 $ 4,612 $ 3,373 $ 35,393
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]	Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended December 2, December 3, November 28, 2017 2016 2015 Lawsuits and claims settled 9 14 10 Settlement amounts $ 1,673 $ 1,360 $ 858 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 1,365 $ 884 $ 682

Note 15 - Operating Segments (T

Note 15 - Operating Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 2015 Net revenue Americas Adhesives $ 888,552 $ 806,062 $ 830,811 EIMEA 548,439 545,135 549,568 Asia Pacific 264,191 241,827 230,671 Construction Products 238,513 256,346 272,692 Engineering Adhesives 289,314 245,235 199,919 Royal Adhesives 77,034 - - Total $ 2,306,043 $ 2,094,605 $ 2,083,660 Inter-segment sales Americas Adhesives $ 15,943 $ 16,064 $ 20,891 EIMEA 19,153 19,165 16,189 Asia Pacific 6,498 4,716 10,873 Segment operating income Americas Adhesives $ 98,978 $ 125,979 $ 127,780 EIMEA 29,870 40,121 15,116 Asia Pacific 15,350 15,410 12,953 Construction Products (1,120 ) 3,265 13,766 Engineering Adhesives 20,453 17,390 870 Royal Adhesives (37,391 ) - - Total $ 126,140 $ 202,165 $ 170,485 Depreciation and amortization Americas Adhesives $ 21,171 $ 18,979 $ 19,892 EIMEA 19,845 21,441 19,965 Asia Pacific 8,135 7,484 6,930 Construction Products 16,316 14,977 15,321 Engineering Adhesives 15,088 14,804 12,782 Royal Adhesives 6,760 - - Total $ 87,315 $ 77,685 $ 74,890 Total assets 1 Americas Adhesives $ 641,767 $ 414,098 EIMEA 578,924 506,336 Asia Pacific 278,942 237,920 Construction Products 191,535 215,537 Engineering Adhesives 423,522 408,877 Royal Adhesives 1,935,128 - Corporate 310,828 273,100 Total $ 4,360,646 $ 2,055,868 Capital expenditures Americas Adhesives $ 16,928 $ 10,230 EIMEA 15,223 14,317 Asia Pacific 4,922 12,694 Construction Products 4,132 15,059 Engineering Adhesives 2,490 3,447 Royal Adhesives 3,033 - Corporate 8,206 7,563 Total $ 54,934 $ 63,310
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 2015 Segment operating income $ 126,140 $ 202,165 $ 170,485 Special charges, net - 168 (4,654 ) Other income (expense), net (23,740 ) (7,549 ) (2,465 ) Interest expense (43,701 ) (27,359 ) (25,021 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 58,699 $ 167,425 $ 138,345
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	Net Revenue 2017 2016 2015 United States $ 969,346 $ 869,919 $ 891,436 China 302,009 257,779 226,335 Countries with more than 10 percent of total 1,271,355 1,127,698 1,117,771 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 1,034,688 966,907 965,889 Total $ 2,306,043 $ 2,094,605 $ 2,083,660 Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2017 2016 United States $ 212,078 $ 202,944 Germany 149,269 99,229 China 83,808 83,548 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 225,039 129,554 Total $ 670,194 $ 515,275

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Una41

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Notes Tables
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	2017 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 503,323 $ 561,651 $ 562,869 $ 678,200 Gross profit 138,996 146,038 150,400 167,736 Selling, general and administrative expenses (112,915 ) (102,770 ) (110,219 ) (151,126 ) Income from continuing operations $ 14,831 $ 25,864 $ 25,139 $ (7,544 ) Basic Income per share $ 0.29 $ 0.51 $ 0.50 $ (0.15 ) Diluted Income per share $ 0.29 $ 0.50 $ 0.49 $ (0.15 ) Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 Basic 50,243 50,496 50,384 50,356 Diluted 51,460 51,686 51,605 51,724 2016 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 474,326 $ 532,514 $ 512,858 $ 574,907 Gross profit 137,605 158,256 146,121 167,821 Selling, general and administrative expenses (99,767 ) (103,684 ) (97,692 ) (106,495 ) Special charges, net (413 ) (370 ) 2,807 (1,856 ) Income from continuing operations $ 18,967 $ 33,390 $ 32,798 $ 39,227 Basic Income per share $ 0.38 $ 0.66 $ 0.65 $ 0.78 Diluted Income per share $ 0.37 $ 0.65 $ 0.64 $ 0.76 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 Basic 49,958 50,145 50,261 50,180 Diluted 50,995 51,253 51,453 51,378

Note 1 - Nature of Business a42

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates	37
Number of Operating Segments	6
Rebates	$ 18,158	$ 16,465	$ 13,951
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	25.70%
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	$ 5,062	5,120
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment	0	0	0
Cost Method Investments	1,669	1,666
Interest Costs Capitalized	$ 306	$ 752	$ 136
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	17 years	15 years
Cumulative Transalation Adjustment Due to Change in Functional Currency	$ 11,317
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent	$ 2,129	$ 2,264
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	163,140	657,439	887,672
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation	56,230	67,807	54,454
Equity Securities [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	60.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Sekisui Fuller Company Ltd [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Americas Adhesives [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	39.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | EIMEA [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	24.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	11.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Construction Products [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	13.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Royal Adhesives [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	3.00%

Note 1 - Nature of Business a43

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summarized Financial Information on Equity Method Investments (Details) - Sekisui Fuller Company Ltd [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Current assets	$ 102,454
Non-current assets	27,732
Current liabilities	40,173
Non-current liabilities	1,583
Net revenue	171,302
Gross profit	50,607
Net income	$ 17,735

Note 1 - Nature of Business a44

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017	Jun. 03, 2017	Mar. 04, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Aug. 27, 2016	May 29, 2016	Feb. 27, 2016	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller									$ 58,242	$ 124,128	$ 86,680
Weighted-average common shares – basic (in shares)	50,356	50,384	50,496	50,243	50,180	50,261	50,145	49,958	50,370	50,136	50,274
Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans (in shares)									1,249	1,134	1,119
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted (in shares)	51,724	51,605	51,686	51,460	51,378	51,453	51,253	50,995	51,619	51,270	51,393
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)									$ 1.16	$ 2.48	$ 1.72
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)									$ 1.13	$ 2.42	$ 1.69

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details Textual) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions, BRL in Billions

Nov. 01, 2017USD ($)

Nov. 01, 2017BRL

Oct. 20, 2017USD ($)

Jan. 27, 2017USD ($)

Jun. 08, 2016USD ($)

Apr. 29, 2016USD ($)

Feb. 02, 2015USD ($)

Feb. 02, 2015CNY (¥)

Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)

Dec. 03, 2016USD ($)

Nov. 28, 2015USD ($)

Mar. 04, 2017USD ($)

Mar. 04, 2017EUR (€)

Feb. 02, 2016USD ($)

Feb. 02, 2015CNY (¥)

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

17 years

15 years

Goodwill

$ 1,336,684

$ 366,248

$ 354,204

Number of Countries in which Entity Operates

37

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired

$ 1,745,415

$ 52,547

217,572

Customer Relationships [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

18 years

17 years

Adecol [Member]

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

$ 44,682

BRL 145.9

Goodwill

$ 23,282

$ 23,282

Adecol [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

13 years

13 years

Adecol [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

5 years

5 years

Adecol [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs

$ 951

Royal Adhesives [Member]

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

$ 1,622,728

Goodwill

$ 866,013

866,013

Number of Manufacturing Facilities

19

Number of Countries in which Entity Operates

5

Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount

$ 38,275

Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Acquistion Related Costs Excluded from Earnings

62,985

Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory

10,815

Royal Adhesives [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

18 years

Royal Adhesives [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

15 years

Royal Adhesives [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

15 years

Royal Adhesives [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs

$ 11,625

H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

$ 123,549

Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs

555

Goodwill

$ 59,826

$ 59,826

$ 60,313

H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

15 years

H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

10 years

Cyberbond LLC [Member]

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

$ 42,182

Goodwill

23,654

Cash Acquired from Acquisition

$ 332

Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

15 years

Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

10 years

Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, 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]

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

$ 10,365

Goodwill

$ 102

Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

15 years

Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, 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

Tonsan Adhesive [Member]

Goodwill

[1]

$ 125,790

Cash Acquired from Acquisition

$ 7,754

Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired

95.00%

95.00%

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired

$ 215,925

¥ 1,400

Business Combination, Agreement to Purchase Remaining Equity

$ 11,773

€ 4,206

Tonsan Adhesive [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

11 years

11 years

Tonsan Adhesive [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

14 years

14 years

Tonsan Adhesive [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

7 years

7 years

Tonsan Adhesive [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs

$ 373

Tonson Adhesive [Member]

Business Acquisition, Remaining Percentage of Voting Interests to Be Acquired

5.00%

5.00%

Business Combination, Agreement to Purchase Remaining Equity

$ 13,038

$ 7,714

$ 11,773

¥ 82

Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High

$ 66,848

¥ 418

[1]

Included in goodwill is the correction of an error related to the valuation of the contingent consideration and goodwill of $9,572 as of February 28, 2015.

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Assets

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 03, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 20, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2017EUR (€)	Jan. 27, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 08, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 29, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill		$ 1,336,684	$ 1,336,684	$ 366,248								$ 354,204
Adecol [Member]
Current assets		17,877	17,877
Property, plant and equipment		7,308	7,308
Goodwill		23,282	23,282		$ 23,282
Other assets		4,811	4,811
Current liabilities		(12,765)	(12,765)
Other liabilities		(14,210)	(14,210)
Total purchase price		44,682	44,682
Goodwill, adjustment			23,282
Adecol [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles		17,016	17,016
Other intangibles		17,016	17,016
Adecol [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles		1,363	1,363
Other intangibles		1,363	1,363
Tonsan Adhesive [Member]
Current assets													$ 49,839
Property, plant and equipment													59,142
Goodwill	[1]												125,790
Current liabilities													(38,068)
Other liabilities													(24,305)
Total purchase price													215,925
Goodwill, adjustment				700
Redeemable non-controlling interests								€ (4,206)					(11,773)
Tonsan Adhesive [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Other intangibles													18,600
Other intangibles													18,600
Tonsan Adhesive [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles													25,700
Other intangibles													25,700
Tonsan Adhesive [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles													11,000
Other intangibles													$ 11,000
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)
Other 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
Other intangibles											7,575
Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and Advance Adhesives (New Zealand) [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles											146
Other intangibles											$ 146
Cyberbond LLC [Member]
Current assets										$ 4,425
Property, plant and equipment										2,038
Goodwill										23,654
Other assets										161
Current liabilities										(1,889)
Other liabilities										(3,307)
Total purchase price										42,182
Goodwill, adjustment				23,654
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Other intangibles										2,000
Other intangibles										2,000
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles										14,400
Other intangibles										14,400
Cyberbond LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles										700
Other intangibles										$ 700
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Current assets		13,844	13,844				$ 13,729
Property, plant and equipment		8,641	8,641				10,516
Goodwill		59,826	59,826				60,313		$ 59,826
Current liabilities		(8,462)	(8,462)				(8,153)
Current assets, adjustment		115
Property, plant and equipment, adjustment		(1,875)
Goodwill, adjustment		(487)
Current liabilities, adjustment		(309)
Total purchase price		123,549	123,549				123,305
Total purchase price, adjustment		244
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles		45,300	45,300				33,300
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		4,400	4,400				13,600
Other intangibles, adjustment		(9,200)
Other intangibles		4,400	4,400				$ 13,600
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Property, plant and equipment		126,192	126,192
Goodwill		866,013	866,013			$ 866,013
Other assets		1,443	1,443
Other liabilities		(269,240)	(269,240)
Total purchase price		1,622,728	1,622,728
Accounts receivable		64,904	64,904
Inventory		93,680	93,680
Other current assets		58,508	58,508
Accounts payable		(40,211)	(40,211)
Other current liabilities		(37,261)	(37,261)
Goodwill, adjustment			866,013
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Other intangibles		59,800	59,800
Other intangibles		59,800	59,800
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles		645,300	645,300
Other intangibles		645,300	645,300
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles		53,600	53,600
Other intangibles		$ 53,600	$ 53,600
[1]	Included in goodwill is the correction of an error related to the valuation of the contingent consideration and goodwill of $9,572 as of February 28, 2015.

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Pro For

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Pro Forma Business Information (Details) - Royal Adhesives [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Net revenue	$ 2,886,762	$ 2,716,713
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 123,618	$ 127,802
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.45	$ 2.55
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.39	$ 2.49

Note 3 - Restructuring Action48

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 03, 2016	Aug. 27, 2016	May 29, 2016	Feb. 27, 2016	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Restructuring Charges					$ 18,031
Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense	$ (1,856)	$ 2,807	$ (370)	$ (413)		$ (168)	$ 4,654
Business Integration Project [Member]
Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense						$ (200)	$ 4,700

Note 3 - Restructuring Action49

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Restructuring Charges	$ 18,031
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Charges	9,764
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 8,267

Note 3 - Restructuring Action50

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Restructuring Charges	$ 18,031
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Restructuring Charges	2,178
EIMEA [Member]
Restructuring Charges	7,214
Asia Pacific [Member]
Restructuring Charges	1,996
Construction Products [Member]
Restructuring Charges	5,895
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 748

Note 3 - Restructuring Action51

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Reserve (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Balance
Restructuring Charges	18,031
Non-cash charges	(4,291)
Cash payments	(12,664)
Foreign currency translation	430
Balance	1,506
Employee Related [Member]
Balance
Restructuring Charges	10,266
Non-cash charges
Cash payments	(9,210)
Foreign currency translation	430
Balance	1,486
Asset Related [Member]
Balance
Restructuring Charges	5,394
Non-cash charges	(4,291)
Cash payments	(1,103)
Foreign currency translation
Balance
Other Restructuring [Member]
Balance
Restructuring Charges	2,371
Non-cash charges
Cash payments	(2,351)
Foreign currency translation
Balance	$ 20

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi52

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Payments on Make Whole Bond Premiums	$ 25,535

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi53

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Statement of Income Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	$ (2,411)	$ (9,510)	$ (3,549)
Interest income	3,927	2,045	510
Gain (loss) on disposal of fixed assets	22	(796)	330
Other, net 1	(25,278)	712	244
Total other income (expense), net	(23,740)	(7,549)	(2,465)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses)	$ 30,072	$ 28,614	$ 26,170

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi54

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Raw materials	$ 174,325	$ 116,200
Finished goods	198,273	142,397
LIFO reserve	(13,093)	(11,198)
Total inventories	359,505	247,399
Other current assets
Other receivables	24,304	24,253
Prepaid income taxes	41,105	12,142
Prepaid taxes other than income taxes	20,852	18,011
Prepaid expenses	29,521	14,767
Assets held for sale	1,607	1,306
Total other current assets	117,389	70,479
Property, plant and equipment
Land	79,993	65,771
Buildings and improvements	364,048	317,636
Machinery and equipment	787,844	659,181
Construction in progress	56,402	50,553
Total, at cost	1,288,287	1,093,141
Accumulated depreciation	(618,093)	(577,866)
Net property, plant and equipment	670,194	515,275
Other assets
Investments and company owned life insurance	8,602	8,178
Equity method investments	48,962	45,732
Cost Method Investments	1,669	1,666
Long-term deferred income taxes	43,422	46,174
Prepaid pension costs	30,145	31
Prepaid postretirement other than pension	39,163	27,093
Other long-term assets	35,021	28,859
Total other assets	206,984	157,733
Other accrued expenses
Taxes other than income taxes	18,753	14,127
Professional fees	13,565	5,444
Customer rebates	10,114	8,296
Interest	6,766	5,263
Insurance	5,668	196
Product liability	961	1,648
Accrued expenses	28,398	15,965
Total other accrued expenses	84,225	50,939
Other liabilities
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent	2,129	2,264
Long-term deferred income taxes	275,715	26,336
Long-term deferred compensation	5,424	5,469
Postretirement other than pension	2,992	2,968
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	11,380	1,600
Contingent consideration liabilities	496	4,720
Other long-term liabilities	43,445	18,817
Total other liabilities	$ 341,581	$ 62,174

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi55

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Balance at beginning of year	$ 12,310	$ 11,893	$ 10,246
Charged to expenses	744	2,455	4,703
Write-offs	(1,546)	(1,758)	(2,339)
Foreign currency translation effect	162	(280)	(717)
Balance at end of year	$ 11,670	$ 12,310	$ 11,893

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi56

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$ 58,242	$ 124,128	$ 86,680
Net income including non-controlling interests, non-controlling interests net		48	254	417
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, pretax	[1]	29,297	(33,827)	(62,759)
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, net	[1]	29,297	(33,827)	(62,759)
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, non-controlling interests net	[1]	(9)	(28)	(17)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², pretax	[2]	51,282	576	(24,279)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², tax	[2]	(16,352)	(2,277)	8,408
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², net	[2]	34,930	(1,701)	(15,871)
Interest rate swap³, pretax	[3]	3,060	63	56
Interest rate swap³, tax	[3]	(1,166)	(22)	(16)
Interest rate swap³, net	[3]	1,894	41	40
Other cash-flow hedges, pretax	[3]	(6,538)	68	(2,168)
Other cash-flow hedges, tax	[3]	2,491	(26)	826
Other cash-flow hedges, net	[3]	(4,047)	42	(1,342)
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax		77,101	(33,120)	(89,150)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax		(15,027)	(2,325)	9,218
Other comprehensive income (loss), net		62,074	(35,445)	(79,932)
Other comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests net		(9)	(28)	(17)
Comprehensive income (loss), net		120,316	88,683	6,748
Comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests net		$ 39	$ 226	$ 400
[1]	Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to indefinite investments in international subsidiaries.
[2]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings as part of net periodic cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans is reported in cost of sales, SG&A and special charges.
[3]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net.

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi57

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (200,655)	$ (262,729)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(56,209)	(85,447)	$ (51,592)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	1,922	28	(13)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	(5,322)	(1,275)	(1,317)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(141,171)	(176,101)	(174,400)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(200,730)	(262,795)	(227,322)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(56,134)	(85,381)	(51,554)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	1,922	28	(13)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	(5,322)	(1,275)	(1,317)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(141,171)	(176,101)	(174,400)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(200,655)	(262,729)	(227,284)
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(75)	(66)	(38)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (75)	$ (66)	$ (38)

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi58

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Tax on interest rate swap	$ (1,183)	$ (17)	$ 5
Tax on other cash-flow hedges	3,276	785	811
Taxes on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	74,382	90,734	93,012
Tax on other cash-flow hedges	$ 3,276	$ 785	$ 811

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I59

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 36,243	$ 28,495	$ 26,984
Indefinite Lived Trademarks and Trade Names	$ 520	$ 467

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I60

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Goodwill	$ 1,336,684	$ 366,248	$ 354,204
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	141,138	59,821
EIMEA [Member]
Goodwill	107,978	98,876
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill	18,080	17,481
Construction Products [Member]
Goodwill	21,951	21,901
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	178,791	168,169
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	$ 868,746

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I61

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Balance at beginning of year	$ 366,248	$ 354,204
Impairment		(777)
Foreign currency translation effect	21,315	(11,635)
Balance at end of year	1,336,684	366,248
Adecol [Member]
Acquisition	23,282
Balance at end of year	23,282
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Acquisition	866,013
Balance at end of year	866,013
Wisdom Acquisition [Member]
Acquisition	59,826
Cyberbond LLC [Member]
Acquisition		23,654
Advanced Adhesives [Member]
Acquisition		102
Tonsan Adhesive [Member]
Acquisition		$ 700

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I62

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Original cost	$ 1,211,131	$ 372,949
Accumulated amortization	(209,859)	(168,057)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 1,001,272	$ 204,892
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	17 years	15 years
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]
Original cost	$ 132,495	$ 70,504
Accumulated amortization	(27,478)	(21,448)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 105,017	$ 49,056
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	12 years	10 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Original cost	$ 968,060	$ 251,329
Accumulated amortization	(144,964)	(116,411)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 823,096	$ 134,918
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	18 years	17 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Original cost	$ 110,576	$ 51,116
Accumulated amortization	(37,417)	(30,198)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 73,159	$ 20,918
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	14 years	12 years

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I63

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
2,016	$ 79,456
2,017	75,433
2,018	71,112
2,019	68,251
2,020	70,457
Thereafter	$ 636,565

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-64

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 20, 2017	Sep. 29, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Notes Payable, Current				$ 31,468	$ 37,334
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time				11.00%	13.70%	8.10%
Long-term Debt, Fair Value				$ 2,452,034	$ 693,283
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				400,000
Reclassification of an Asset to a Direct Deduction on Debt [Member] | December 3, 2016 [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment				2,386
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Payments on Make Whole Bond Premiums				25,535
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	$ 1,050,000			$ 150,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	4.28%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives	$ 168
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				1.86%
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 2,150,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage				3.53%
Percentage of Equity Interest in Domestic Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt	100.00%
Percentage of Equity Interests in Foreign Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt	65.00%
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Excess Cash Flow	50.00%
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Excess Cash Flow When Secured Leverage Ratio is Below 4.25: 1	25.00%
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Excess Cash Flow When Secured Leverage Ratio is Below 3.75: 1	0.00%
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.25%
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	4.2775%
Public Bond [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 300,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				4.00%
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Term			10 years
Term Loan [Member]
Repayments of Debt			$ 158,750
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit, Current				$ 0
Percentage of Equity Interest in Domestic Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt		100.00%
Percentage of Equity Interests in Foreign Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt		65.00%
Repayments of Lines of Credit			$ 138,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End				3.27%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.30%
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 400,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.00%
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount				$ 1,743

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-65

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit - Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Long-term weighted-average interest rate
Loan maturity date
Long-term debt		$ 2,420,442	$ 665,937
Less: current maturities		(21,515)	(80,178)
Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities		$ 2,398,927	585,759
Term Loan B [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate	[1]	3.90%
Loan maturity date	[1]	2,024
Long-term debt	[1]	$ 2,125,993
Public Bond [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate	[2]	3.62%
Loan maturity date	[2]	2,027
Long-term debt	[2]	$ 293,991
Term Loan A [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate
Loan maturity date
Long-term debt			265,373
Senior Notes Series A [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate
Loan maturity date
Long-term debt			17,013
Senior Notes Series B [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate
Loan maturity date
Long-term debt			33,151
Senior Notes Series C [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate
Loan maturity date
Long-term debt			36,325
Senior Notes Series D [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate
Loan maturity date
Long-term debt			64,795
Senior Notes Series E [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate
Loan maturity date
Long-term debt			248,813
Other [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate
Loan maturity date
Long-term debt		$ 458	467
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate		3.38%
Loan maturity date		2,022
Long-term debt
[1]	Term Loan B, due on October 20, 2024, $2,150,000 variable rate at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.25 percent (3.53 percent at December 2, 2017); $1,050,000 swapped to a fixed rate of 4.28 percent.
[2]	Public Bond, due February 15, 2027, $300,000 4.00 percent fixed; $150,000 swapped to a variable rate of 1-month LIBOR plus 1.86 percent

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-66

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit - Lines of Credit (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Committed	$ 400,000
Drawn	0
Unused	$ 398,257

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-67

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit - Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
2,017	$ 21,515
2,018	21,500
2,019	21,500
2,020	21,500
2,021	21,500
Thereafter	$ 2,312,927

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity68

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Apr. 06, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		10,045,900	10,045,900
Common Stock, Shares Authorized		160,000,000	160,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 1	$ 1
Common Stock, Shares, Issued		50,388,839	50,141,343
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		375,000	500,000	500,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 21,831	$ 23,228	$ 19,290
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding		50,388,839	50,141,343	50,074,310	50,310,803
The 2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 200,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force	5 years
2010 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		375,000	500,000	500,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 19,114	$ 20,861	$ 17,066
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 187,170

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity -

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock Outstanding (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Beginning balance (in shares)	50,141,343	50,074,310	50,310,803
Stock options exercised (in shares)	514,064	593,891	275,035
Shares swapped for stock option exercises (in shares)		(71,659)	(39,883)
Deferred compensation paid (in shares)	24,048	7,235	8,852
Restricted units vested (in shares)	140,614	105,552	83,494
Shares withheld for taxes (in shares)	(56,230)	(67,807)	(54,454)
Restricted shares forfeited (in shares)		(179)	(9,537)
Shares repurchased under repurchase program (in shares)	(375,000)	(500,000)	(500,000)
Ending balance (in shares)	50,388,839	50,141,343	50,074,310

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-contr70

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Details Textual) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017EUR (€)	Mar. 04, 2017EUR (€)	Feb. 02, 2015USD ($)
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	$ 11,773

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-contr71

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest - Redeemable Non-controlling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Balance at beginning of year	$ 4,277	$ 4,199
Net income attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest	39	239	$ 321
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest	(4,468)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	152	(161)
Balance at end of year		$ 4,277	$ 4,199

Note 9 - Accounting for Share72

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 20, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities		$ 2,010	$ 1,641	$ 1,433
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation		23,886
Fair Value Options Granted During Period Value Share-based Compensation		17,157	6,615	7,632
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value		$ 8,677	11,675	5,327
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		7 years 146 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value		$ 53,142
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		5 years 109 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value		$ 36,642
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options		17,705	11,269	4,631
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options		2,723	3,506	1,890
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value		7,708	$ 6,257	$ 6,192
Total Fair Value of Nonvested Restricted Stock		$ 20,710
Repurchased Restricted Stock Shares		56,230	67,807	54,454
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		$ 17,503	$ 13,344	$ 14,156
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage		10.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Discretionary Awards, Employer Contribution Units Paid		15,738	18,186	20,005
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matches Contribution Fair Value		$ 133	$ 156	$ 122
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Discretionary Awards Employer Contribution, Fair Value		$ 805	800	800
Employees [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage		10.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matches Contribution Fair Value		$ 26	18	17
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage		33.30%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period		10 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options		$ 14,934
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition		1 year 219 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage		33.30%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period		3 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense		$ 3,059	$ 2,080	$ 1,878
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition		1 year
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options		$ 12,427
Performance Shares [Member] | Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Option Price, Percent Increase	150.00%

Note 9 - Accounting for Share73

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Fair Value of Options Granted (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Expected life (Year)	4 years 273 days	4 years 273 days	4 years 226 days
Weighted-average expected volatility	24.17%	28.95%	30.81%
Expected volatility range
Risk-free interest rate	1.94%	1.43%	1.27%
Expected dividend yield	1.07%	1.54%	1.12%
Weighted-average fair value of grants (in dollars per share)	$ 11.49	$ 7.75	$ 10.05
Minimum [Member]
Expected life (Year)
Weighted-average expected volatility
Expected volatility range	23.48%	24.86%	25.50%
Risk-free interest rate
Expected dividend yield
Weighted-average fair value of grants (in dollars per share)
Maximum [Member]
Expected life (Year)
Weighted-average expected volatility
Expected volatility range	24.88%	29.23%	31.67%
Risk-free interest rate
Expected dividend yield
Weighted-average fair value of grants (in dollars per share)

Note 9 - Accounting for Share74

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Outstanding Options (in shares)	2,986,481	2,912,073	2,534,473
Outstanding Options (in dollars per share)	$ 34.92	$ 33.37	$ 30.39
Granted (in shares)	1,493,133	853,516	759,167
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 53.97	$ 33.98	$ 40.69
Exercised (in shares)	(514,064)	(593,891)	(275,035)
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 34.51	$ 24.38	$ 22.67
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)	(104,786)	(185,217)	(106,532)
Forfeited or cancelled (in dollars per share)	$ 37.20	$ 39.91	$ 42.42
Outstanding Options (in shares)	3,860,764	2,986,481	2,912,073
Outstanding Options (in dollars per share)	$ 42.28	$ 34.92	$ 33.37

Note 9 - Accounting for Share75

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Nonvested (in shares)	389,697	347,173	377,283
Nonvested (in dollars per share)	$ 38.36	$ 42.17	$ 40.70
Nonvested (Year)	1 year	1 year	292 days	1 year
Granted (in shares)	287,684	253,515	144,100
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 50.05	$ 35.40	$ 40.92
Granted (Year)	1 year 73 days	1 year 109 days	1 year 73 days
Vested (in shares)	(193,105)	(177,856)	(151,647)
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 39.92	$ 41.91	$ 37.47
Forfeited (in shares)	(22,035)	(33,135)	(22,563)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 39.67	$ 38.40	$ 40.66
Forfeited (Year)	1 year 36 days	1 year 182 days	292 days
Nonvested (in shares)	462,241	389,697	347,173	377,283
Nonvested (in dollars per share)	$ 44.80	$ 38.36	$ 42.17	$ 40.70
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Nonvested (in shares)	352,744	237,013	188,661
Granted (in shares)	287,684	253,515	144,100
Vested (in shares)	(156,152)	(104,828)	(82,495)
Forfeited (in shares)	(22,035)	(32,956)	(13,253)
Nonvested (in shares)	462,241	352,744	237,013	188,661
Restricted Stock [Member]
Nonvested (in shares)	36,953	110,160	188,622
Granted (in shares)
Vested (in shares)	(36,953)	(73,028)	(69,152)
Forfeited (in shares)		(179)	(9,310)
Nonvested (in shares)		36,953	110,160	188,622

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Note 9 - Accounting for Share-Based Compensation - Deferred Compensation Units (Details) - shares		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Units outstanding (in shares)		465,435	426,076	394,850
Participant contributions (in shares)		21,618	28,808	21,017
Company match contributions (in shares)	[1]	17,900	21,067	22,106
Payouts (in shares)		(29,777)	(10,516)	(11,897)
Units outstanding (in shares)		475,176	465,435	426,076
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)		424,319	380,170	342,547
Participant contributions (in shares)		16,051	23,900	16,312
Company match contributions (in shares)	[1]	17,343	20,576	21,636
Payouts (in shares)		(14,143)	(327)	(325)
Units outstanding (in shares)		443,570	424,319	380,170
Employees [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)		41,116	45,906	52,303
Participant contributions (in shares)		5,567	4,908	4,705
Company match contributions (in shares)	[1]	557	491	470
Payouts (in shares)		(15,634)	(10,189)	(11,572)
Units outstanding (in shares)		31,606	41,116	45,906
[1]	The non-employee directors’ company match includes 15,738, 18,186 and 20,005 deferred compensation units paid as discretionary awards to all non-employee directors in 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	75.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	4.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Annual Retirement Percentage	3.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 10,899	$ 10,417	$ 9,375
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan	$ 6,307	$ 6,597
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Increase (decrease) in Discount Rate	0.50%
Impact on Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense from a Change in Discount Rate	$ 33
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	60.00%
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%
UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement	$ 0	$ 8,399
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 409,376	$ 392,400
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	3.73%	4.10%	4.30%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Increase (Decrease) in Expected Long-term Return on Assets	0.50%
Impact on Pension and Other Retirement Benefiit Expense of a Change in Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Assets	$ 2,287
UNITED STATES | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	8.25%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	60.00%
UNITED STATES | Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	5.60%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%
Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 214,512	$ 201,151
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.21%	6.20%	6.22%
Foreign Plan [Member] | Change in Assumptions for Defined Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		$ (16,330)
Foreign Plan [Member] | Plan Experience [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		$ 1,076
UNITED KINGDOM
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.75%
GERMANY
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	5.75%
Four Percent Match [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 5,141
Three Percent Match [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 5,758

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		$ 362,213	$ 376,098
Service cost		111	110	$ 107
Interest cost		15,836	15,360	16,322
Participant contributions
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	14,405	(2,253)
Other
Business acquisition, benefit obligations acquired		6,518
Settlement payments			(8,399)
Benefits paid		(19,724)	(18,703)
Foreign currency translation effect
Benefit obligation at end of year		379,359	362,213	376,098
Level 3 balance at beginning of year		331,505	336,461
Business acquisition, plan assets acquired		4,605
Actual return on plan assets		60,176	20,610
Employer contributions		1,537	1,536
Participant contributions
Settlement payments			(8,399)
Other
Benefits paid	[2]	(19,724)	(18,703)
Foreign currency translation effect
Level 3 balance at end of year		378,099	331,505	336,461
Plan assets (less than) in excess of benefit obligation as of year end		(1,260)	(30,708)
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		202,176	201,172
Service cost		2,125	2,016	1,924
Interest cost		4,709	5,465	5,986
Participant contributions
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	(6,636)	15,254
Other			19
Business acquisition, benefit obligations acquired		12,156
Settlement payments		(62)	(511)
Benefits paid		(8,495)	(7,382)
Foreign currency translation effect		18,009	(13,857)
Benefit obligation at end of year		223,982	202,176	201,172
Level 3 balance at beginning of year		163,323	172,241
Business acquisition, plan assets acquired
Actual return on plan assets		16,889	10,516
Employer contributions		1,863	2,319
Participant contributions
Settlement payments
Other		(272)	98
Benefits paid	[2]	(8,223)	(7,382)
Foreign currency translation effect		14,129	(14,470)
Level 3 balance at end of year		187,708	163,323	172,241
Plan assets (less than) in excess of benefit obligation as of year end		(36,274)	(38,853)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		42,721	49,923
Service cost		208	342	449
Interest cost		1,593	1,956	2,042
Participant contributions		200	282
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	2,078	(6,450)
Other
Business acquisition, benefit obligations acquired
Settlement payments
Benefits paid		(3,475)	(3,332)
Foreign currency translation effect
Benefit obligation at end of year		43,325	42,721	49,923
Level 3 balance at beginning of year		66,640	62,585
Business acquisition, plan assets acquired
Actual return on plan assets		14,631	4,388
Employer contributions		1,304	2,717
Participant contributions		200	282
Settlement payments
Other
Benefits paid	[2]	(3,475)	(3,332)
Foreign currency translation effect
Level 3 balance at end of year		79,300	66,640	$ 62,585
Plan assets (less than) in excess of benefit obligation as of year end		$ 35,975	$ 23,919
[1]	Actuarial gain in 2017 for the U.S. Plans is due to plan experience. Actuarial loss in 2016 for the Non-U.S. Plans includes a $16,330 loss due to assumption changes net of a ($1,076) gain due to plan experience.
[2]	Amount excludes benefit payments made from sources other than plan assets.

Note 10 - Pension and Postret79

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income That Have Not Been Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Unrecognized actuarial loss	$ 131,643	$ 157,185
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)	32	61
Ending balance	131,675	157,246
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Unrecognized actuarial loss	67,344	82,874
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)	(4)	(7)
Ending balance	67,340	82,867
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Unrecognized actuarial loss	5,877	13,653
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)
Ending balance	$ 5,877	$ 13,653

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Statement of Financial Position as of Fiscal Year End (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Prepaid pension costs	$ 30,145	$ 31
Non-current liabilities	(71,205)	(73,545)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Prepaid pension costs	19,520
Current liabilities	(1,501)	(1,489)
Non-current liabilities	(19,279)	(29,219)
Ending balance	(1,260)	(30,708)
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Prepaid pension costs	10,912
Current liabilities	(1,879)	(1,162)
Non-current liabilities	(45,307)	(37,691)
Ending balance	(36,274)	(38,853)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Prepaid pension costs	39,163	27,093
Current liabilities	(210)	(206)
Non-current liabilities	(2,978)	(2,968)
Ending balance	$ 35,975	$ 23,919

Note 10 - Pension and Postret81

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit and Projected Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
UNITED STATES
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 25,349	$ 352,853
Fair value of plan assets	4,669	331,505
Projected benefit obligation	25,449	362,213
Fair value of plan assets	4,669	331,505
Foreign Plan [Member]
Accumulated benefit obligation	120,459	201,151
Fair value of plan assets	82,631	163,323
Projected benefit obligation	137,618	202,176
Fair value of plan assets	$ 90,434	$ 163,323

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Expected Cash Flows for Employer Contributions and Expected Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Employer contributions
Employer contributions for the next fiscal year	$ 312
Expected benefit payments
Expected benefit payments in the next fiscal year	20,111
Expected benefit payments in two fiscal years	20,334
Expected benefit payments in three fiscal years	20,745
Expected benefit payments in four fiscal years	21,131
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years	21,481
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years and thereafter	110,397
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Employer contributions
Employer contributions for the next fiscal year	527
Expected benefit payments
Expected benefit payments in the next fiscal year	8,478
Expected benefit payments in two fiscal years	8,920
Expected benefit payments in three fiscal years	8,654
Expected benefit payments in four fiscal years	9,084
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years	9,269
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years and thereafter	47,947
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Employer contributions
Employer contributions for the next fiscal year	2,000
Expected benefit payments
Expected benefit payments in the next fiscal year	3,207
Expected benefit payments in two fiscal years	3,198
Expected benefit payments in three fiscal years	3,173
Expected benefit payments in four fiscal years	3,148
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years	3,109
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years and thereafter	$ 14,494

Note 10 - Pension and Postret83

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Service cost	$ 111	$ 110	$ 107
Interest cost	15,836	15,360	16,322
Expected return on assets	(25,458)	(24,776)	(25,682)
Prior service cost	29	29	29
Actuarial loss (gain)	5,905	5,271	5,628
Curtailment loss (gain)
Settlement charge (credit)
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(3,577)	(4,006)	(3,596)
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Service cost	2,125	2,016	1,924
Interest cost	4,709	5,465	5,986
Expected return on assets	(9,853)	(9,919)	(10,422)
Prior service cost	(4)	(3)	(4)
Actuarial loss (gain)	3,492	3,106	3,173
Curtailment loss (gain)		19
Settlement charge (credit)	16	135
Net periodic (benefit) cost	485	819	657
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Service cost	208	342	449
Interest cost	1,593	1,956	2,042
Expected return on assets	(5,788)	(5,470)	(5,510)
Prior service cost		(41)	(2,505)
Actuarial loss (gain)	1,010	2,169	2,431
Curtailment loss (gain)
Settlement charge (credit)
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$ (2,977)	$ (1,044)	$ (3,093)

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Amounts Expected to be Amortized from AOCI Into Net Periodic Benefit Costs Over Next Fiscal Year (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Amounts expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit costs over next fiscal year as of December 2, 2017
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)	$ 29
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	5,903
Total	5,932
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Amounts expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit costs over next fiscal year as of December 2, 2017
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)	(3)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	2,735
Total	2,732
Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans [Member]
Amounts expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit costs over next fiscal year as of December 2, 2017
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	60
Total	$ 60

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Weighted-average Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Costs (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
UNITED STATES
Discount rate	3.73%	4.10%	4.30%
Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Foreign Plan [Member]
Expected Long-term Return on Assets	6.21%	6.20%	6.22%
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Discount rate	3.72%	4.08%	4.28%
Rate of compensation increase	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Discount rate	4.08%	4.28%	4.08%
Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Rate of compensation increase	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Discount rate	2.12%	2.31%	2.82%
Rate of compensation increase	1.71%	1.47%	1.58%
Discount rate	2.15%	2.83%	2.95%
Expected Long-term Return on Assets	6.21%	6.20%	6.22%
Rate of compensation increase	1.47%	1.58%	1.58%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Discount rate	3.54%	3.85%	4.02%
Discount rate	3.85%	4.02%	3.84%
Expected Long-term Return on Assets	8.75%	8.75%	8.75%

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Assume Health Care Trend Rates (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	6.50%	6.75%	7.00%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2,024	2,023	2,024

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Sensitivity Information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Effect on service and interest cost components – annual increase	$ 82
Effect on service and interest cost components – annual decrease	(73)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation - annual decrease	1,969
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation - annual decrease	$ (1,760)

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Asset Allocation (Details)	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Equity Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	60.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	40.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	100.00%	100.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	100.00%	100.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	60.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	63.30%	62.40%
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	49.20%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	51.50%	49.80%
Pension Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	40.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	37.60%	38.40%
Pension Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	50.80%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	47.90%	49.60%
Pension Plan [Member] | Insurance [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.00%	0.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Insurance [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.00%	0.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Cash [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.90%	0.80%
Pension Plan [Member] | Cash [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.60%	0.60%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	100.00%	100.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.00%	0.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.00%	0.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Insurance [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	99.50%	99.10%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.50%	0.90%

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Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 79,300	$ 66,640	$ 62,585
Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		187,708	163,323	172,241
UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		378,099	331,505	336,461
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		406	576
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		82,392	72,651
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		182,541	166,153
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		7,803	7,178
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		194,920	165,032
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		78,894	66,064
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		660	569
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		291	320
Equity Funds [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		36,303	31,330
Equity Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		239,666	206,944
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		35,118	30,165
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		144,124	127,275
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,185	1,165
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		95,542	79,669
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Insurance [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		78,894	66,064
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		78,894	66,064	62,299
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		54,003	48,072
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		141,853	127,196
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		46,725	41,490
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		42,310	41,513
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		6,618	6,013
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		99,252	85,363
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		660	569
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		291	320	$ 352
Cash [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		406	576
Cash [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		549	996
Cash [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		(3,767)	(2,635)
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		406	576
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		549	996
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		(3,893)	(2,635)
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		126
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Total Categorized in the Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		90,855	80,398
Total Categorized in the Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		377,752
Total Categorized in the Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		82,392	72,651
Total Categorized in the Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		182,541
Total Categorized in the Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		7,803	7,178
Total Categorized in the Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		194,920
Total Categorized in the Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		660	569
Total Categorized in the Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		291
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]	96,855	82,925
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]	347
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
[1]	In accordance with ASC Topic 820-10, Fair Value Measurement, certain investments that are measured at NAV (Net Asset Value per share) (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts represented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the statement of financial position.

Note 10 - Pension and Postret90

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Changes in the Level 3 Plan Assets of Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	$ 331,505	$ 336,461
Level 3 balance at end of year	378,099	331,505
Currency change effect
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	163,323	172,241
Level 3 balance at end of year	187,708	163,323
Currency change effect	14,129	(14,470)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	66,640	62,585
Level 3 balance at end of year	79,300	66,640
Currency change effect
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	320
Level 3 balance at end of year	291	320
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	569
Level 3 balance at end of year	660	569
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	66,064
Level 3 balance at end of year	78,894	66,064
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	127,196
Level 3 balance at end of year	141,853	127,196
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	48,072
Level 3 balance at end of year	54,003	48,072
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	320	352
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(29)	(32)
Level 3 balance at end of year	291	320
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	569
Level 3 balance at end of year	660	569
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	569	530
Level 3 balance at end of year	660	569
Net transfers into / (out of) level 3	21	21
Net gains	3	16
Currency change effect	67	2
Insurance [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	66,064
Level 3 balance at end of year	78,894	66,064
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	66,064	62,299
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(570)	(482)
Level 3 balance at end of year	78,894	66,064
Net transfers into / (out of) level 3	(1,073)	(435)
Net gains	$ 14,473	$ 4,682

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ (2,656)
Undistributed Earnings, Basic	529,800
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign	27,197	$ 11,593
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	8,515
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense	153	87
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued	393	$ 676
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	108,138
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Indefinite [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	57,799
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Year 2016 to 2025 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 50,339

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Income

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Tax and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
United States	$ (35,173)	$ 76,199	$ 97,094
Non-U.S.	93,872	91,226	41,251
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 58,699	$ 167,425	$ 138,345

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Compon

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Components of the Provision for Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Current:
U.S. federal	$ 444	$ 14,515	$ 24,180
State	21	2,789	2,955
Non-U.S.	29,557	27,788	22,075
Total current	30,022	45,092	49,210
Deferred:
U.S. federal	(8,318)	6,444	8,096
State	(1,473)	1,102	1,269
Non-U.S.	(11,145)	(2,202)	(2,720)
Total deferred	(20,936)	5,344	6,645
Total	$ 9,086	$ 50,436	$ 55,855

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	$ 20,545	$ 58,599	$ 48,421
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	(1,018)	2,135	3,281
Foreign dividend repatriation	276	519	388
Foreign rate differential	(9,565)	(3,386)	1,547
Impact of option valuation	(1,381)	(1,879)	1,211
Interest income not taxable in the U.S.	(626)	(525)	(1,243)
Change in valuation allowance	(3,694)	(2,219)	480
Tax impact of special charges, net		173	1,678
Research and development tax credit	(647)	(2,291)	(71)
Section 199 manufacturing deduction		(1,658)	(2,036)
Royal Adhesives transaction costs	2,271
Other	2,925	968	2,199
Total	$ 9,086	$ 50,436	$ 55,855

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Deferr

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Deferred Income Tax Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Employee benefit costs	$ 36,824	$ 46,249
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign	27,197	11,593
Tax loss carryforwards	24,096	19,902
Other	25,123	20,612
Gross deferred tax assets	113,240	98,356
Less: valuation allowance	(9,273)	(11,929)
Net deferred tax assets	103,967	86,427
Depreciation and amortization	(336,260)	(66,589)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ (232,293)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		$ 19,838

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Unreco

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Balance at beginning of year	$ 4,165	$ 4,870
Additions	613	774
Additions due to acquisitions	4,823
Additions	2,120	209
Reductions	(1,585)	(377)
Settlements	(708)	(131)
Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation	(541)	(1,180)
Balance at end of year	$ 8,887	$ 4,165

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen97

Note 12 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Oct. 20, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Oct. 07, 2015
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value					$ 4,654,000
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value		$ 3,104,000			$ 1,579,000
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value		2,121,000
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 300,000,000
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 2,150,000,000
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	4.2775%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 401,200,000	533,624,000	$ 42,600,000			$ 134,736,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax		5,373,000
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months		1,523,000
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value		20,136,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	$ 1,050,000,000	150,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	4.28%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives	$ 168,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value		$ 3,104
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item				$ 150,000,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate				1.86%

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen98

Note 12 - Financial Instruments - Swaps Outstanding (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Oct. 20, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Oct. 07, 2015
Fair Value	$ (20,136,000)
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount	533,624,000	$ 401,200,000	$ 42,600,000	$ 134,736,000
Fair Value	$ (20,136,000)
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap 1 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,018
Interest rate minimum	3.45%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 44,912,000
Fair Value	$ (3,295,000)
Interest rate maximum	4.5374%
Interest rate minimum	3.45%
Interest rate maximum	4.5374%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap 2 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,019
Interest rate minimum	3.80%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 44,912,000
Fair Value	$ (4,054,000)
Interest rate maximum	5.053%
Interest rate minimum	3.80%
Interest rate maximum	5.053%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap 3 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,018
Interest rate minimum	1.95%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 42,600,000
Fair Value	$ (5,728,000)
Interest rate maximum	4.3038%
Interest rate minimum	1.95%
Interest rate maximum	4.3038%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap 4 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,018
Interest rate minimum	2.75%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 133,340,000
Fair Value	$ (2,184,000)
Interest rate maximum	4.933%
Interest rate minimum	2.75%
Interest rate maximum	4.933%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap 5 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,019
Interest rate minimum	3.00%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 267,860,000
Fair Value	$ (4,875,000)
Interest rate maximum	5.1803%
Interest rate minimum	3.00%
Interest rate maximum	5.1803%

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen99

Note 12 - Financial Instruments - Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income		$ 28,000
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$ (6,538,000)	68,000	$ (2,168,000)
Interest rate swap contracts	(6,538,000)	68,000	(2,168,000)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income			(53,000)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	3,060,000	63,000	56,000
Interest rate swap contracts	3,060,000	63,000	56,000
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income	168,000	(66,000)	48,000
Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income	$ (3,797)	$ 4,772	$ 10,442

Note 13 - Fair Value Measure100

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ (4,233)	$ (6,032)	$ 3,145
Tonsan Adhesive [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 5,367

Note 13 - Fair Value Measure101

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Assets:
Marketable securities	$ 7,528,000	$ 1,020,000
Foreign exchange contract assets	600,000	11,697,000
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	3,104,000	1,579,000
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value		4,654,000
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	4,397,000	6,925,000
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	2,121,000
Cross-currency cash-flow hedges	20,136,000
Contingent consideration liabilities	496,000	4,720,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities	7,528,000	1,020,000
Foreign exchange contract assets
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Cross-currency cash-flow hedges
Contingent consideration liabilities
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities
Foreign exchange contract assets	600,000	11,697,000
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	3,104,000	1,579,000
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value		4,654,000
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	4,397,000	6,925,000
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	2,121,000
Cross-currency cash-flow hedges	20,136,000
Contingent consideration liabilities
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities
Foreign exchange contract assets
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Cross-currency cash-flow hedges
Contingent consideration liabilities	$ 496,000	$ 4,720,000

Note 13 - Fair Value Measure102

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Contingent Consideration Liabilities (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	$ 4,720	$ 10,854
Mark to market adjustment	(5,470)	(6,032)
Adjustment for amendment to agreement	1,120
Foreign currency translation adjustment	126	(102)
Level 3 balance beginning of period	$ 496	$ 4,720

Note 14 - Commitments and Co103

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 15,540	$ 12,884	$ 12,684
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	$ 11,380	$ 1,600

Note 14 - Commitments and Co104

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
2,017	$ 12,319
2,018	8,671
2,019	6,418
2,020	4,612
2,021	3,373
Remainder	$ 35,393

Note 14 - Commitments and Co105

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims (Details) - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 03, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2015USD ($)
Lawsuits and claims settled	9	14	10
Settlement amounts	$ 1,673	$ 1,360	$ 858
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$ 1,365	$ 884	$ 682

Note 15 - Operating Segments (D

Note 15 - Operating Segments (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017
Number of Reportable Segments	6

Note 15 - Operating Segments -

Note 15 - Operating Segments - Reportable Operating Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Dec. 02, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017	Jun. 03, 2017	Mar. 04, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Aug. 27, 2016	May 29, 2016	Feb. 27, 2016	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Sales revenue		$ 678,200	$ 562,869	$ 561,651	$ 503,323	$ 574,907	$ 512,858	$ 532,514	$ 474,326	$ 2,306,043	$ 2,094,605	$ 2,083,660
Segment operating income										126,140	202,165	170,485
Depreciation and amortization										87,315	77,685	74,890
Assets	[1]	4,360,646				2,055,868				4,360,646	2,055,868
Capital expenditures										54,934	63,310	58,624
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Assets	[1]	310,828				273,100				310,828	273,100
Capital expenditures										8,206	7,563
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Segment operating income										98,978	125,979	127,780
Depreciation and amortization										21,171	18,979	19,892
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue										888,552	806,062	830,811
Assets	[1]	641,767				414,098				641,767	414,098
Capital expenditures										16,928	10,230
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Sales revenue										15,943	16,064	20,891
EIMEA [Member]
Segment operating income										29,870	40,121	15,116
Depreciation and amortization										19,845	21,441	19,965
EIMEA [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue										548,439	545,135	549,568
Assets	[1]	578,924				506,336				578,924	506,336
Capital expenditures										15,223	14,317
EIMEA [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Sales revenue										19,153	19,165	16,189
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment operating income										15,350	15,410	12,953
Depreciation and amortization										8,135	7,484	6,930
Asia Pacific [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue										264,191	241,827	230,671
Assets	[1]	278,942				237,920				278,942	237,920
Capital expenditures										4,922	12,694
Asia Pacific [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Sales revenue										6,498	4,716	10,873
Construction Products [Member]
Segment operating income										(1,120)	3,265	13,766
Depreciation and amortization										16,316	14,977	15,321
Construction Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue										238,513	256,346	272,692
Assets	[1]	191,535				215,537				191,535	215,537
Capital expenditures										4,132	15,059
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Segment operating income										20,453	17,390	870
Depreciation and amortization										15,088	14,804	12,782
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue										289,314	245,235	199,919
Assets	[1]	423,522				408,877				423,522	408,877
Capital expenditures										2,490	3,447
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Segment operating income										(37,391)
Depreciation and amortization										6,760
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue										77,034
Assets	[1]	$ 1,935,128								1,935,128
Capital expenditures										$ 3,033
[1]	Segment assets include primarily inventory, accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment and other miscellaneous assets. Corporate assets include primarily corporate property, plant and equipment, deferred tax assets, certain investments and other assets.

Note 15 - Operating Segments108

Note 15 - 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				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 03, 2016	Aug. 27, 2016	May 29, 2016	Feb. 27, 2016	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Segment operating income					$ 126,140	$ 202,165	$ 170,485
Special charges, net	$ 1,856	$ (2,807)	$ 370	$ 413		168	(4,654)
Other income (expense), net					(23,740)	(7,549)	(2,465)
Interest expense					(43,701)	(27,359)	(25,021)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments					$ 58,699	$ 167,425	$ 138,345

Note 15 - Operating Segments109

Note 15 - Operating Segments - Financial Information About Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017	Jun. 03, 2017	Mar. 04, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Aug. 27, 2016	May 29, 2016	Feb. 27, 2016	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Sales revenue	$ 678,200	$ 562,869	$ 561,651	$ 503,323	$ 574,907	$ 512,858	$ 532,514	$ 474,326	$ 2,306,043	$ 2,094,605	$ 2,083,660
Property, plant and equipment, net	670,194				515,275				670,194	515,275
UNITED STATES
Sales revenue									969,346	869,919	891,436
Property, plant and equipment, net	212,078				202,944				212,078	202,944
CHINA
Sales revenue									302,009	257,779	226,335
Property, plant and equipment, net	83,808				83,548				83,808	83,548
GERMANY
Property, plant and equipment, net	149,269				99,229				149,269	99,229
Countries with More Than 10 Percent of Total [Member]
Sales revenue									1,271,355	1,127,698	1,117,771
All Other Countries With Less than 10 Percent of Total [Member]
Sales revenue									1,034,688	966,907	$ 965,889
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 225,039				$ 129,554				$ 225,039	$ 129,554

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Un110

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Unaudited) - Quarterly Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Sep. 02, 2017	Jun. 03, 2017	Mar. 04, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Aug. 27, 2016	May 29, 2016	Feb. 27, 2016	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Sales revenue	$ 678,200	$ 562,869	$ 561,651	$ 503,323	$ 574,907	$ 512,858	$ 532,514	$ 474,326	$ 2,306,043	$ 2,094,605	$ 2,083,660
Gross profit	167,736	150,400	146,038	138,996	167,821	146,121	158,256	137,605	603,170	609,803	568,043
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(151,126)	(110,219)	(102,770)	(112,915)	(106,495)	(97,692)	(103,684)	(99,767)	$ (477,030)	$ (407,638)	$ (397,558)
Income from continuing operations	$ (7,544)	$ 25,139	$ 25,864	$ 14,831	$ 39,227	$ 32,798	$ 33,390	$ 18,967
Basic Income per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.15)	$ 0.50	$ 0.51	$ 0.29	$ 0.78	$ 0.65	$ 0.66	$ 0.38	$ 1.16	$ 2.48	$ 1.75
Diluted Income per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.15)	$ 0.49	$ 0.50	$ 0.29	$ 0.76	$ 0.64	$ 0.65	$ 0.37	$ 1.13	$ 2.42	$ 1.71
Weighted-average common shares – basic (in shares)	50,356	50,384	50,496	50,243	50,180	50,261	50,145	49,958	50,370	50,136	50,274
Diluted (in shares)	51,724	51,605	51,686	51,460	51,378	51,453	51,253	50,995	51,619	51,270	51,393
Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense					$ (1,856)	$ 2,807	$ (370)	$ (413)		$ (168)	$ 4,654

Note 17 - Subsequent Events (De

Note 17 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual)	Dec. 22, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent		21.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%