H.B. Fuller (FUL) 10-Q 29 Jun 18 2018 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 22, 2018
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	--12-01
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)		50,612,407
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 2, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Net revenue	$ 789,387	$ 561,651	$ 1,502,466	$ 1,064,974
Cost of sales	(567,002)	(415,613)	(1,092,376)	(779,940)
Gross profit	222,385	146,038	410,090	285,034
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(145,199)	(102,770)	(296,219)	(215,685)
Operating income	77,186	43,268	113,871	69,349
Other income (expense), net	(3,850)	929	(4,883)	903
Interest expense, net	(25,223)	(7,329)	(49,727)	(15,114)
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	55,813	35,010	69,027	53,332
Income taxes	(13,488)	(11,151)	19,144	(16,916)
Income from equity method investments	2,139	2,005	3,960	4,279
Net income including non-controlling interests	44,464	25,864	92,131	40,695
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(13)	3	2	(33)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 44,451	$ 25,867	$ 92,133	$ 40,662
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.88	$ 0.51	$ 1.82	$ 0.81
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.86	$ 0.50	$ 1.78	$ 0.79
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	50,551	50,496	50,511	50,369
Diluted (in shares)	51,846	51,686	51,872	51,573
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.155	$ 0.15	$ 0.305	$ 0.29

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 44,464	$ 25,864	$ 92,131	$ 40,695
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	(40,757)	18,513	(19,302)	7,994
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,660	1,593	3,320	3,183
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	4,584	10	20,536	20
Cash-flow hedges, net of tax	(12)	(23)	(6,853)	106
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(34,525)	20,093	(2,299)	11,303
Comprehensive income	9,939	45,957	89,832	51,998
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	8	3	(20)	34
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 9,931	$ 45,954	$ 89,852	$ 51,964

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 129,248	$ 194,398
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $16,503 and $11,670, as of June 2, 2018 and December 2, 2017, respectively)	477,655	473,700
Inventories	404,680	359,505
Other current assets	144,088	117,389
Total current assets	1,155,671	1,144,992
Property, plant and equipment	1,296,320	1,288,287
Accumulated depreciation	(642,930)	(618,093)
Property, plant and equipment, net	653,390	670,194
Goodwill	1,338,546	1,336,684
Other intangibles, net	949,662	1,001,792
Other assets	241,628	206,984
Total assets	4,338,897	4,360,646
Current liabilities:
Notes payable	14,974	31,468
Current maturities of long-term debt	51,898	21,515
Trade payables	263,724	268,467
Accrued compensation	66,261	84,903
Income taxes payable	52,143	14,335
Other accrued expenses	66,407	84,225
Total current liabilities	515,407	504,913
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	2,338,080	2,398,927
Accrued pension liabilities	75,394	71,205
Other liabilities	279,855	341,581
Total liabilities	3,208,736	3,316,626
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
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 – 50,578,934 and 50,388,839, as of June 2, 2018 and December 2, 2017, respectively	50,579	50,389
Additional paid-in capital	86,267	74,662
Retained earnings	1,214,219	1,119,231
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(221,277)	(200,655)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity	1,129,788	1,043,627
Non-controlling interest	373	393
Total equity	1,130,161	1,044,020
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity	$ 4,338,897	$ 4,360,646

Condensed Consolidated Balance5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Trade receivables, allowances	$ 16,503	$ 11,670
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)	50,578,934	50,388,839

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 03, 2016	$ 50,141	$ 59,564	$ 1,090,900	$ (262,729)	$ 393	$ 938,269
Comprehensive income			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 redeemable 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
Comprehensive income			92,133	(2,281)	(20)	89,832
Dividends			(15,486)			(15,486)
Stock option exercises	80	2,307				2,387
Share-based compensation plans other, net	199	13,738				13,937
Repurchases of common stock	(89)	(4,440)				(4,529)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects			18,341	(18,341)
Balance at Jun. 02, 2018	$ 50,579	$ 86,267	$ 1,214,219	$ (221,277)	$ 373	$ 1,130,161

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 92,131	$ 40,695
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	34,159	23,971
Amortization	38,519	15,229
Deferred income taxes	(48,434)	7
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received	(3,960)	(4,279)
Gain on sale of assets	(3,172)	(91)
Share-based compensation	10,434	8,843
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		(1,353)
Gain on mark to market adjustment related to contingent consideration liability	(2,373)	(3,603)
Non-cash charge for sale of inventories revalued at acquisition		193
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net	(12,479)	(9,890)
Inventories	(53,574)	(45,390)
Other assets	(49,199)	12,602
Trade payables	7,700	20,443
Accrued compensation	(17,990)	(4,666)
Other accrued expenses	(16,129)	(6,259)
Income taxes payable	(13,194)	5,569
Accrued / prepaid pensions	(5,225)	(2,989)
Other liabilities	(179)	(3,336)
Other	38,594	(8,436)
Net cash provided by operating activities	22,375	32,794
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchased property, plant and equipment	(33,197)	(27,104)
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired		(123,305)
Purchased investments		(1,250)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	2,709	868
Net cash used in investing activities	(30,488)	(150,791)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		598,000
Repayment of long-term debt and payment of debt issuance costs	(25,750)	(508,024)
Net payment of notes payable	(13,988)	(10,287)
Dividends paid	(15,414)	(14,614)
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest		(3,127)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	2,387	13,926
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		1,353
Repurchases of common stock	(4,529)	(8,872)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(57,294)	68,355
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	257	1,499
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(65,150)	(48,143)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	194,398	142,245
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	129,248	94,102
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Dividends paid with company stock	72	65
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $109 and $101 for the periods ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, respectively	53,860	15,393
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 20,144	$ 15,739

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Capitalized interest costs	$ 109	$ 101

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note 1 : Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10 10 X. not not may The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10 December 2, 2017 New Accounting Pronouncements In February 2018, No. 2018 02, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220 740, six June 2, 2018. No. 2018 02 December 1, 2019, first 2018 $18,341 In May 2017, No. 2017 09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718 December 2, 2018 In March 2017, No. 2017 07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715 December 2, 2018 9. In February 2017, No. 2017 05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610 20 December 2, 2018. not In January 2017, No. 2017 04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350 2 not November 29, 2020 In November 2016, No. 2016 18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230 December 2, 2018. not In October 2016, No. 2016 16, Income Taxes (Topic 740 third December 2, 2018. not 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 first 2018. $193 $829 three six June 2, 2018, no 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 December 2, 2018. not In May 2014, No. 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 December 15, 2017 ( No. 2015 14 August 2015) December 2, 2018. may no not

Note 2 - Acquisitions

Note 2 - Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2: Adecol On November 1, 2017, 145.9 $44,682, The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of June 2, 2018, no twelve The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: December 2, 2017 Adjustments June 2, 2018 Current assets $ 17,877 $ (1,131 ) $ 16,746 Property, plant and equipment 7,308 302 7,610 Goodwill 23,282 651 23,933 Other intangibles Customer relationships 17,016 (383 ) 16,633 Trademarks/trade names 1,363 (65 ) 1,298 Other assets 4,811 - 4,811 Current liabilities (12,765 ) 291 (12,474 ) Other liabilities (14,210 ) 335 (13,875 ) Total purchase price $ 44,682 $ - $ 44,682 The preliminary expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 13 five Based on the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $23,933 not Royal Adhesives On October 20, 2017, 19 five $1,622,728 17 The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of June 2, 2018, no twelve The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: December 2, 2017 Adjustments June 2, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 64,904 $ 278 $ 65,182 Inventory 93,680 372 94,052 Other current assets 58,508 505 59,013 Property, plant and equipment 126,192 (6,055 ) 120,137 Goodwill 866,013 9,109 875,122 Other intangibles Developed technology 59,800 (300 ) 59,500 Customer relationships 645,300 (6,500 ) 638,800 Trademarks/trade names 53,600 (300 ) 53,300 Other assets 1,443 (33 ) 1,410 Accounts payable (40,211 ) 1,476 (38,735 ) Other current liabilities (37,261 ) (1,318 ) (38,579 ) Other liabilities (269,240 ) 2,766 (266,474 ) Total purchase price $ 1,622,728 $ - $ 1,622,728 The preliminary expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 18 15 Based on the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $875,122 $38,275. not Wisdom Adhesives On January 27, 2017, $123,549 $547, six June 3, 2017. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date: December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,844 Property, plant and equipment 8,641 Goodwill 59,826 Other intangibles Customer relationships 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 4,400 Current liabilities (8,462 ) Total purchase price $ 123,549 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 10 Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $59,826

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3: The Company has approved restructuring plans consisting of consolidation plans, organizational changes and other actions related to the integration of the operations of Royal Adhesives with the operations of the Company and other actions to optimize operations during the six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Cost of sales $ 956 $ 5,252 $ 1,188 $ 8,899 Selling, general and administrative 368 382 1,965 6,903 $ 1,324 $ 5,634 $ 3,153 $ 15,802 The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of restructuring charges by segment: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 53 $ 39 $ 856 $ 1,765 EIMEA 567 1,266 525 6,055 Asia Pacific - 35 3 1,887 Construction Adhesives 545 4,209 1,354 5,458 Engineering Adhesives 159 85 415 637 $ 1,324 $ 5,634 $ 3,153 $ 15,802 A summary of the restructuring liability is presented below: Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total Expenses 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 December 2, 2017 $ 1,486 $ - $ 20 $ 1,506 Expenses incurred 2,296 642 215 3,153 Non-cash charges - (366 ) - (366 ) Cash payments (1,392 ) (276 ) (218 ) (1,886 ) Foreign currency translation (30 ) - - (30 ) Balance at June 2, 2018 $ 2,360 $ - $ 17 $ 2,377 Non-cash charges for the six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017

Note 4 - Inventories

Note 4 - Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4: The composition of inventories is as follows: June 2, December 2, 2018 2017 Raw materials $ 192,221 $ 174,325 Finished goods 225,552 198,273 LIFO reserve (13,093 ) (13,093 ) Total inventories $ 404,680 $ 359,505

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Int

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The goodwill activity for the six June 2, 2018 Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Adhesives Adhesives Total Balance at December 2, 2017 $ 373,328 $ 177,464 $ 21,514 $ 324,860 $ 439,518 $ 1,336,684 Acquisitions 1 3,080 727 35 3,168 2,727 9,737 Currency impact (1,778 ) (4,874 ) (111 ) (245 ) (867 ) (7,875 ) Balance at June 2, 2018 $ 374,630 $ 173,317 $ 21,438 $ 327,783 $ 441,378 $ 1,338,546 1 Adjustments to preliminary goodwill for Royal Adhesives and Adecol as of June 2, 2018. As discussed in Note 17, 2018, five Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows: June 2, 2018 Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total Original cost $ 131,002 $ 957,152 $ 109,330 $ 1,197,484 Accumulated amortization (32,522 ) (171,572 ) (44,284 ) (248,378 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 98,480 $ 785,580 $ 65,046 $ 949,106 December 2, 2017 Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total 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 Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $19,276 $7,874 three June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017, $38,519 $15,229 six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017, Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five Remainder Fiscal Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 38,140 $ 75,846 $ 73,309 $ 71,767 $ 69,193 $ 620,851 Non-amortizable intangible assets as of June 2, 2018 December 2, 2017 $556 $520,

Note 6 - Long-term Debt

Note 6 - Long-term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 6: On February 27, 2018 $200,000 October 20, 2017 4.589 13 On March 9, 2018, $100,000 4.490 March 26, 2018, $200,000 4.176 13 On April 23, 2018 2.25 2.00

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-control

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 7: Prior to the end of the first 2017, August 1, 2018, 24 1 5 13 €3,500. The results of operations for the HBF Kimya non-controlling interest were consolidated in our financial statements. Both the non-controlling interest and the accretion adjustment to redemption value were included in net income attributable to non-controlling interests in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three March 4, 2017. During the three March 4, 2017, €4,206. three March 4, 2017.

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-b

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note 8: Overview We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards including non-qualified stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described in detail in our Annual Report on Form 10 December 2, 2017. During the first 2018, No. 2016 09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting 1 No. 2016 09. Grant-Date Fair Value We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of an award. The fair value of options granted during the six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 23.56% 24.32% 23.30% 24.85% Expected volatility 23.42% - 23.58% 24.31% - 24.33% 23.18% - 23.58% 24.31% - 24.88% Risk-free interest rate 2.54% - 2.90% 1.81% 2.38% - 2.90% 1.89% Expected dividend yield 1.21% 1.11% 1.14% 1.12% Weighted-average fair value of grants $11.35 $10.90 $11.37 $10.81 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 $4,848 $3,811 three June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017, $10,434 $8,843 six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017, six June 2, 2018, No. 2016 09. three six June 3, 2017, $300 $1,353 As of June 2, 2018, $17,558 1.6 $13,822, 1.4 Stock Option Activity The stock option activity for the six June 2, 2018 Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at December 2, 2017 3,860,764 $ 42.28 Granted 794,984 53.06 Exercised (80,225 ) 29.75 Forfeited or cancelled (5,725 ) 43.58 Outstanding at June 2, 2018 4,569,798 $ 44.38 The fair value of options granted during the three June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 $1,392 $373, three June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 $1,172 $2,204, six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 $9,037 $7,757, six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 $1,811 $6,624, Proceeds received from option exercises during the three June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 $1,625 $5,377, $2,387 $13,926 six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017. Restricted Stock Activity The nonvested restricted stock activity for the six June 2, 2018 Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Value (in Years) Nonvested at December 2, 2017 462,241 $ 44.80 1.0 Granted 141,236 51.30 2.7 Vested (184,666) 43.48 - Forfeited (2,501) 46.48 1.5 Nonvested at June 2, 2018 416,310 $ 47.58 1.4 Total fair value of restricted stock vested during the three June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 $577 $432, six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 $8,477 $7,402, June 2, 2018 $19,808. We repurchased 3,645 3,122 three June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017, 66,936 53,809 six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017, Deferred Compensation Activity We have a Directors’ Deferred Compensation plan that allows non-employee directors to defer all or a portion of their directors’ compensation in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of our common stock. We also have a Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan that allows key employees to defer a portion of their eligible compensation in a number of investment choices, including units, representing shares of our common stock. We provide a 10 six June 2, 2018 Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding December 2, 2017 443,570 31,606 475,176 Participant contributions 8,058 5,352 13,410 Company match contributions 806 535 1,341 Payouts - (5,559) (5,559) Units outstanding June 2, 2018 452,434 31,934 484,368 Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution.

Note 9 - Components of Net Peri

Note 9 - Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 9: Three Months Ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 14 $ 28 $ 582 $ 512 $ 43 $ 52 Interest cost 3,419 3,603 1,181 1,147 371 398 Expected return on assets (6,541 ) (6,364 ) (2,811 ) (2,400 ) (1,724 ) (1,447 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 7 7 (1 ) (1 ) - - Actuarial loss 1,476 1,307 732 846 15 253 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (1,625 ) $ (1,419 ) $ (317 ) $ 104 $ (1,295 ) $ (744 ) Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 28 $ 56 $ 1,180 $ 1,020 $ 86 $ 104 Interest cost 6,837 7,206 2,385 2,291 742 796 Expected return on assets (13,083 ) (12,728 ) (5,675 ) (4,791 ) (3,448 ) (2,894 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 14 14 (2 ) (2 ) - - Actuarial loss 2,952 2,614 1,481 1,688 30 506 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (3,252 ) $ (2,838 ) $ (631 ) $ 206 $ (2,590 ) $ (1,488 )

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Com

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 10: The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): Three Months Ended June 2, 2018 Three Months Ended June 3, 2017 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pre-tax Tax Net Net Pre-tax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 44,451 $ 13 - - $ 25,867 $ (3 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (40,752 ) - (40,752 ) (5 ) $ 18,507 - 18,507 6 Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 2,238 $ (578 ) 1,660 - 2,412 $ (819 ) 1,593 - Interest rate swap³ 7,405 (2,821 ) 4,584 - 16 (6 ) 10 - Cash-flow hedges³ (19 ) 7 (12 ) - (37 ) 14 (23 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (31,128 ) $ (3,392 ) (34,520 ) (5 ) $ 20,898 $ (811 ) 20,087 6 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 9,931 $ 8 $ 45,954 $ 3 Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 Six Months Ended June 3, 2017 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 92,133 $ (2 ) - - $ 40,662 $ 33 Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (19,284 ) - (19,284 ) (18 ) $ 7,993 - 7,993 1 Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 4,476 $ (1,156 ) 3,320 - 4,820 $ (1,637 ) 3,183 - Interest rate swap³ 26,839 (6,303 ) 20,536 - 32 (12 ) 20 - Cash-flow hedges³ (4,513 ) (2,340 ) (6,853 ) - 171 (65 ) 106 - Other comprehensive $ 7,518 $ (9,799 ) (2,281 ) (18 ) $ 13,016 $ (1,714 ) 11,302 1 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 89,852 $ (20 ) $ 51,964 $ 34 1 not six June 3, 2017 $11,317 2 3 The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows: June 2, 2018 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (75,461 ) $ (75,368 ) $ (93 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $73,226 (137,851 ) (137,851 ) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,486) 22,458 22,458 - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $936 (12,175 ) (12,175 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (221,370 ) $ (221,277 ) $ (93 ) December 2, 2017 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (56,159 ) $ (56,084 ) $ (75 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $74,382 (141,171 ) (141,171 ) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($1,183) 1,922 1,922 - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $3,276 (5,322 ) (5,322 ) - Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (200,730 ) $ (200,655 ) $ (75 )

Note 11 - Income Taxes

Note 11 - Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11: Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, 35 21 January 1, 2018, 2018. one December 31, 2017. During the six June 2, 2018, $35.6 $76.4 $40.8 one No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implicatio n s of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Excess tax benefits related to employee share-based compensation, which were recorded as a reduction to income tax expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, were $193 $829 three six June 2, 2018, As of June 2, 2018, $9,397 740, Income Taxes $8,887 December 2, 2017. June 2, 2018, $781 six June 2, 2018, $510.

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 12: A reconciliation of the common share components for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, June 3, June 2, June 3, (Shares in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Weighted-average common shares - basic 50,551 50,496 50,511 50,369 Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans 1,295 1,190 1,361 1,204 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted 51,846 51,686 51,872 51,573 Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding shares, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award, (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services and (c) the amount of tax benefits, if any, that would be credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of the award. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Share-based compensation awards for 2,223,223 6,857 three June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017, 2,410,032 132,560 six June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017,

Note 13 - Financial Instruments

Note 13 - Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 13: Overview As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, and interest rate swaps to manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not no We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance of counterparties for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements. We select investment-grade multinational banks and financial institutions as counterparties for derivative transactions and monitor the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. We do not 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 third 2019. As of June 2, 2018, $15,825 two $12,175 June 2, 2018. March 3, 2018 twelve $2,509. June 2, 2018, not not The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of June 2, 2018: Fiscal Year of Expiration Interest Rate Notional Value Fair Value Pay EUR 2018 3.45% $ 44,912 $ (2,035 ) Receive USD 4.5374% Pay EUR 2019 3.80% $ 44,912 $ (3,015 ) Receive USD 5.0530% Pay EUR 2020 1.95% $ 42,600 $ (5,157 ) Receive USD 4.3038% Pay EUR 2018 2.75% $ 133,340 $ (1,538 ) Receive USD 4.9330% Pay EUR 2019 3.00% $ 267,860 $ (4,080 ) Receive USD 5.1803% Total $ 533,624 $ (15,825 ) On March 26, 2018, $200,000 $2,150,000 4.176 March 9, 2018, $100,000 $2,150,000 4.490 February 27, 2018, $200,000 $2,150,000 4.589 October 20, 2017, $1,050,000 $2,150,000 October 20, 2017 4.0275 $29,940 June 2, 2018 first $1,550,000 no On April 23, 2018 2.25 2.00 The location in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income and amounts of gains (losses) related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are as follows: June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain(Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Pretax Gain(Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Amount Amount Cross-currency swap contracts $ (4,513 ) $ 171 Interest rate swap contracts 26,839 32 Fair Value Hedges During the three June 2, 2018, $150,000 $300,000 February 14, 2017 1 1.86 $8,829 June 2, 2018, no no Derivatives Not 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 14 As of June 2, 2018, June 6, 2018 April 15, 2019. 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 in Income Location June 2, 2018 Year Ended December 2, 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts Other (expense) income, net $ (5,251 ) $ (3,797 ) 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 June 2, 2018, no

Note 14 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 14: Overview Estimates of fair value for financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. The framework defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The framework discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The framework utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three three ● Level 1: ● Level 2: not ● Level 3: 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 June 2, 2018 December 2, 2017, June 2, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 7,611 $ 7,611 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 6,517 - 6,517 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 29,940 - 29,940 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 1,266 $ - $ 1,266 $ - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges - - - - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 8,829 - 8,829 - Cross currency cash-flow hedges 15,825 - 15,825 - Contingent consideration liability 209 - - 209 December 2, Fair Value Measurements Using: 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 Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $2,356,385 $2,452,034 June 2, 2018 December 2, 2017, not We use the income approach in calculating the fair value of our contingent consideration liability using a real option model with Level 3 The contingent consideration liability activity for the six June 2, 2018 Amount Balance at December 2, 2017 $ 496 Mark to market adjustment (241 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (46 ) Balance at June 2, 2018 $ 209 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. Property, plant and equipment related to acquisitions – 3 Intangible assets related to acquisitions 3 See Note 2

Note 15 - Share Repurchase Prog

Note 15 - Share Repurchase Program	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 15 : Share Repurchase Program On April 6, 2017 $200,000 September 30, 2010 We did not six June 2, 2018. six June 3, 2017, September 30, 2010 $6,284. $125 $6,159

Note 16 - Commitments and Conti

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies Environmental Matters From time to time, we become aware of compliance matters relating to, or receive notices from, federal, state or local entities regarding possible or alleged violations of environmental, health or safety laws and regulations. We review the circumstances of each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of potential liability or our contribution relative to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous substances involved, the method and extent of remediation, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Also, from time to time, we are identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances. We are also subject 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 $10,959 $11,380 June 2, 2018 December 2, 2017, $4,896 $5,000 June 2, 2018 December 2, 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 containing asbestos manufactured more than 30 A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third 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 and claims is as follows: Six Months Ended 3 Years Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 December 2, 2017 Lawsuits and claims settled 3 7 9 Settlement amounts $ 195 $ 1,423 $ 1,673 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 186 $ 1,132 $ 1,365 We do not Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not 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 2011 2014 January 2018, zero $10,000.

Note 17 - Operating Segments

Note 17 - Operating Segments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 17: Operating Segments We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. Operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment. Corporate assets are not As of December 2, 2017, six six June 2, 2018, five five The table below provides certain information regarding net revenue and segment operating income for each of our operating segments: Three Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income Revenue Revenue Income (Loss) Americas Adhesives $ 277,992 $ 5,791 $ 32,607 $ 229,622 $ 4,048 $ 26,455 EIMEA 193,427 5,387 14,040 135,226 4,452 8,083 Asia Pacific 74,326 2,541 5,040 64,466 1,416 4,751 Construction Adhesives 121,795 - 11,673 63,754 - (1,853 ) Engineering Adhesives 121,847 - 13,826 68,583 - 5,832 Total $ 789,387 $ 77,186 $ 561,651 $ 43,268 Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 539,323 $ 10,896 $ 50,118 $ 422,784 $ 7,857 $ 47,488 EIMEA 372,010 9,447 21,878 259,265 7,899 9,880 Asia Pacific 141,000 3,598 7,362 127,112 2,503 6,630 Construction Adhesives 219,039 (1 ) 12,938 120,800 - (2,536 ) Engineering Adhesives 231,094 - 21,575 135,013 - 7,887 Total $ 1,502,466 $ 113,871 $ 1,064,974 $ 69,349 The table below provides a reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, June 3, June 2, June 3, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Segment operating income $ 77,186 $ 43,268 $ 113,871 $ 69,349 Other income (expense), net 3,850 (929 ) 4,883 (903 ) Interest expense (25,223 ) (7,329 ) (49,727 ) (15,114 ) Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 55,813 $ 35,010 $ 69,027 $ 53,332

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	New Accounting Pronouncements In February 2018, No. 2018 02, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220 740, six June 2, 2018. No. 2018 02 December 1, 2019, first 2018 $18,341 In May 2017, No. 2017 09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718 December 2, 2018 In March 2017, No. 2017 07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715 December 2, 2018 9. In February 2017, No. 2017 05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610 20 December 2, 2018. not In January 2017, No. 2017 04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350 2 not November 29, 2020 In November 2016, No. 2016 18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230 December 2, 2018. not In October 2016, No. 2016 16, Income Taxes (Topic 740 third December 2, 2018. not 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 first 2018. $193 $829 three six June 2, 2018, no 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 December 2, 2018. not In May 2014, No. 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 December 15, 2017 ( No. 2015 14 August 2015) December 2, 2018. may no not

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	December 2, 2017 Adjustments June 2, 2018 Current assets $ 17,877 $ (1,131 ) $ 16,746 Property, plant and equipment 7,308 302 7,610 Goodwill 23,282 651 23,933 Other intangibles Customer relationships 17,016 (383 ) 16,633 Trademarks/trade names 1,363 (65 ) 1,298 Other assets 4,811 - 4,811 Current liabilities (12,765 ) 291 (12,474 ) Other liabilities (14,210 ) 335 (13,875 ) Total purchase price $ 44,682 $ - $ 44,682 December 2, 2017 Adjustments June 2, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 64,904 $ 278 $ 65,182 Inventory 93,680 372 94,052 Other current assets 58,508 505 59,013 Property, plant and equipment 126,192 (6,055 ) 120,137 Goodwill 866,013 9,109 875,122 Other intangibles Developed technology 59,800 (300 ) 59,500 Customer relationships 645,300 (6,500 ) 638,800 Trademarks/trade names 53,600 (300 ) 53,300 Other assets 1,443 (33 ) 1,410 Accounts payable (40,211 ) 1,476 (38,735 ) Other current liabilities (37,261 ) (1,318 ) (38,579 ) Other liabilities (269,240 ) 2,766 (266,474 ) Total purchase price $ 1,622,728 $ - $ 1,622,728 December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,844 Property, plant and equipment 8,641 Goodwill 59,826 Other intangibles Customer relationships 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 4,400 Current liabilities (8,462 ) Total purchase price $ 123,549

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Cost of sales $ 956 $ 5,252 $ 1,188 $ 8,899 Selling, general and administrative 368 382 1,965 6,903 $ 1,324 $ 5,634 $ 3,153 $ 15,802
Schedule of Restructuring Charges by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 53 $ 39 $ 856 $ 1,765 EIMEA 567 1,266 525 6,055 Asia Pacific - 35 3 1,887 Construction Adhesives 545 4,209 1,354 5,458 Engineering Adhesives 159 85 415 637 $ 1,324 $ 5,634 $ 3,153 $ 15,802
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total Expenses 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 December 2, 2017 $ 1,486 $ - $ 20 $ 1,506 Expenses incurred 2,296 642 215 3,153 Non-cash charges - (366 ) - (366 ) Cash payments (1,392 ) (276 ) (218 ) (1,886 ) Foreign currency translation (30 ) - - (30 ) Balance at June 2, 2018 $ 2,360 $ - $ 17 $ 2,377

Note 4 - Inventories (Tables)

Note 4 - Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	June 2, December 2, 2018 2017 Raw materials $ 192,221 $ 174,325 Finished goods 225,552 198,273 LIFO reserve (13,093 ) (13,093 ) Total inventories $ 404,680 $ 359,505

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I30

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	June 2, 2018 Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total Original cost $ 131,002 $ 957,152 $ 109,330 $ 1,197,484 Accumulated amortization (32,522 ) (171,572 ) (44,284 ) (248,378 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 98,480 $ 785,580 $ 65,046 $ 949,106 December 2, 2017 Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology & Patents Customer Relationships All Other Total 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
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Remainder Fiscal Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 38,140 $ 75,846 $ 73,309 $ 71,767 $ 69,193 $ 620,851
Operating Segments [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Adhesives Adhesives Total Balance at December 2, 2017 $ 373,328 $ 177,464 $ 21,514 $ 324,860 $ 439,518 $ 1,336,684 Acquisitions 1 3,080 727 35 3,168 2,727 9,737 Currency impact (1,778 ) (4,874 ) (111 ) (245 ) (867 ) (7,875 ) Balance at June 2, 2018 $ 374,630 $ 173,317 $ 21,438 $ 327,783 $ 441,378 $ 1,338,546

Note 8 - Accounting for Share31

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 23.56% 24.32% 23.30% 24.85% Expected volatility 23.42% - 23.58% 24.31% - 24.33% 23.18% - 23.58% 24.31% - 24.88% Risk-free interest rate 2.54% - 2.90% 1.81% 2.38% - 2.90% 1.89% Expected dividend yield 1.21% 1.11% 1.14% 1.12% Weighted-average fair value of grants $11.35 $10.90 $11.37 $10.81
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at December 2, 2017 3,860,764 $ 42.28 Granted 794,984 53.06 Exercised (80,225 ) 29.75 Forfeited or cancelled (5,725 ) 43.58 Outstanding at June 2, 2018 4,569,798 $ 44.38
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Value (in Years) Nonvested at December 2, 2017 462,241 $ 44.80 1.0 Granted 141,236 51.30 2.7 Vested (184,666) 43.48 - Forfeited (2,501) 46.48 1.5 Nonvested at June 2, 2018 416,310 $ 47.58 1.4
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table Text Block]	Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding December 2, 2017 443,570 31,606 475,176 Participant contributions 8,058 5,352 13,410 Company match contributions 806 535 1,341 Payouts - (5,559) (5,559) Units outstanding June 2, 2018 452,434 31,934 484,368

Note 9 - Components of Net Pe32

Note 9 - Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 14 $ 28 $ 582 $ 512 $ 43 $ 52 Interest cost 3,419 3,603 1,181 1,147 371 398 Expected return on assets (6,541 ) (6,364 ) (2,811 ) (2,400 ) (1,724 ) (1,447 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 7 7 (1 ) (1 ) - - Actuarial loss 1,476 1,307 732 846 15 253 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (1,625 ) $ (1,419 ) $ (317 ) $ 104 $ (1,295 ) $ (744 ) Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 Other Pension Benefits Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit): 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 28 $ 56 $ 1,180 $ 1,020 $ 86 $ 104 Interest cost 6,837 7,206 2,385 2,291 742 796 Expected return on assets (13,083 ) (12,728 ) (5,675 ) (4,791 ) (3,448 ) (2,894 ) Amortization: Prior service cost 14 14 (2 ) (2 ) - - Actuarial loss 2,952 2,614 1,481 1,688 30 506 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (3,252 ) $ (2,838 ) $ (631 ) $ 206 $ (2,590 ) $ (1,488 )

Note 10 - Accumulated Other C33

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended June 2, 2018 Three Months Ended June 3, 2017 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pre-tax Tax Net Net Pre-tax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 44,451 $ 13 - - $ 25,867 $ (3 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (40,752 ) - (40,752 ) (5 ) $ 18,507 - 18,507 6 Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 2,238 $ (578 ) 1,660 - 2,412 $ (819 ) 1,593 - Interest rate swap³ 7,405 (2,821 ) 4,584 - 16 (6 ) 10 - Cash-flow hedges³ (19 ) 7 (12 ) - (37 ) 14 (23 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (31,128 ) $ (3,392 ) (34,520 ) (5 ) $ 20,898 $ (811 ) 20,087 6 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 9,931 $ 8 $ 45,954 $ 3 Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 Six Months Ended June 3, 2017 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Pretax Tax Net Net Net income including non-controlling interests - - $ 92,133 $ (2 ) - - $ 40,662 $ 33 Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (19,284 ) - (19,284 ) (18 ) $ 7,993 - 7,993 1 Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 4,476 $ (1,156 ) 3,320 - 4,820 $ (1,637 ) 3,183 - Interest rate swap³ 26,839 (6,303 ) 20,536 - 32 (12 ) 20 - Cash-flow hedges³ (4,513 ) (2,340 ) (6,853 ) - 171 (65 ) 106 - Other comprehensive $ 7,518 $ (9,799 ) (2,281 ) (18 ) $ 13,016 $ (1,714 ) 11,302 1 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 89,852 $ (20 ) $ 51,964 $ 34
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	June 2, 2018 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (75,461 ) $ (75,368 ) $ (93 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $73,226 (137,851 ) (137,851 ) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,486) 22,458 22,458 - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $936 (12,175 ) (12,175 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (221,370 ) $ (221,277 ) $ (93 ) December 2, 2017 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (56,159 ) $ (56,084 ) $ (75 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $74,382 (141,171 ) (141,171 ) - Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($1,183) 1,922 1,922 - Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $3,276 (5,322 ) (5,322 ) - Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (200,730 ) $ (200,655 ) $ (75 )

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (T

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, June 3, June 2, June 3, (Shares in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Weighted-average common shares - basic 50,551 50,496 50,511 50,369 Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans 1,295 1,190 1,361 1,204 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted 51,846 51,686 51,872 51,573

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen35

Note 13 - Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
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 $ (2,035 ) Receive USD 4.5374% Pay EUR 2019 3.80% $ 44,912 $ (3,015 ) Receive USD 5.0530% Pay EUR 2020 1.95% $ 42,600 $ (5,157 ) Receive USD 4.3038% Pay EUR 2018 2.75% $ 133,340 $ (1,538 ) Receive USD 4.9330% Pay EUR 2019 3.00% $ 267,860 $ (4,080 ) Receive USD 5.1803% Total $ 533,624 $ (15,825 )
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain(Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Pretax Gain(Loss) Recognized in other Comprehensive Income Amount Amount Cross-currency swap contracts $ (4,513 ) $ 171 Interest rate swap contracts 26,839 32 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Relationships Pretax Gain(Loss) Recognized in Income Location June 2, 2018 Year Ended December 2, 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts Other (expense) income, net $ (5,251 ) $ (3,797 )

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem36

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	June 2, Fair Value Measurements Using: Description 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 7,611 $ 7,611 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 6,517 - 6,517 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 29,940 - 29,940 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 1,266 $ - $ 1,266 $ - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges - - - - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 8,829 - 8,829 - Cross currency cash-flow hedges 15,825 - 15,825 - Contingent consideration liability 209 - - 209 December 2, Fair Value Measurements Using: 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, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Amount Balance at December 2, 2017 $ 496 Mark to market adjustment (241 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (46 ) Balance at June 2, 2018 $ 209

Note 16 - Commitments and Con37

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]	Six Months Ended 3 Years Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 December 2, 2017 Lawsuits and claims settled 3 7 9 Settlement amounts $ 195 $ 1,423 $ 1,673 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 186 $ 1,132 $ 1,365

Note 17 - Operating Segments (T

Note 17 - Operating Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income Revenue Revenue Income (Loss) Americas Adhesives $ 277,992 $ 5,791 $ 32,607 $ 229,622 $ 4,048 $ 26,455 EIMEA 193,427 5,387 14,040 135,226 4,452 8,083 Asia Pacific 74,326 2,541 5,040 64,466 1,416 4,751 Construction Adhesives 121,795 - 11,673 63,754 - (1,853 ) Engineering Adhesives 121,847 - 13,826 68,583 - 5,832 Total $ 789,387 $ 77,186 $ 561,651 $ 43,268 Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 June 3, 2017 Inter- Segment Inter- Segment Trade Segment Operating Trade Segment Operating Revenue Revenue Income Revenue Revenue Income Americas Adhesives $ 539,323 $ 10,896 $ 50,118 $ 422,784 $ 7,857 $ 47,488 EIMEA 372,010 9,447 21,878 259,265 7,899 9,880 Asia Pacific 141,000 3,598 7,362 127,112 2,503 6,630 Construction Adhesives 219,039 (1 ) 12,938 120,800 - (2,536 ) Engineering Adhesives 231,094 - 21,575 135,013 - 7,887 Total $ 1,502,466 $ 113,871 $ 1,064,974 $ 69,349
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 2, June 3, June 2, June 3, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Segment operating income $ 77,186 $ 43,268 $ 113,871 $ 69,349 Other income (expense), net 3,850 (929 ) 4,883 (903 ) Interest expense (25,223 ) (7,329 ) (49,727 ) (15,114 ) Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 55,813 $ 35,010 $ 69,027 $ 53,332

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Mar. 03, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ 13,488		$ 11,151	$ (19,144)	$ 16,916
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ (193)			(829)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification of Tax Effects From AOCI				(18,341)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Reclassification of Tax Effects From AOCI				$ 18,341
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] | AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification of Tax Effects From AOCI		$ (18,341)
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]
Reclassification of Tax Effects From AOCI		$ 18,341

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, R$ in Millions	Nov. 01, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2017BRL (R$)	Oct. 20, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 27, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 03, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 02, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill, Ending Balance						$ 1,338,546	$ 1,336,684
Adecol [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 44,682	R$ 145.9
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 23,933					23,933	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
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			$ 1,622,728
Goodwill, Ending Balance			$ 875,122			$ 875,122	866,013
Number of Manufacturing Facilities			19
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates			5
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount			$ 38,275
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
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				$ 123,549
Goodwill, Ending Balance				$ 59,826			$ 59,826
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs					$ 547
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

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Assets

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Nov. 01, 2017	Oct. 20, 2017	Jan. 27, 2017
Goodwill, Ending Balance		$ 1,338,546	$ 1,336,684
Goodwill, adjustment	[1]	9,737
Adecol [Member]
Current assets		16,746	17,877
Current assets, adjustment		(1,131)
Property, plant and equipment		7,610	7,308
Property, plant and equipment, adjustment		302
Goodwill, Ending Balance		23,933	23,282	$ 23,933
Goodwill, adjustment		651
Other assets		4,811	4,811
Other assets, adjustment
Current liabilities		(12,474)	(12,765)
Current liabilities, adjustment		291
Other liabilities		(13,875)	(14,210)
Other liabilities, adjustment		335
Total purchase price		44,682	44,682
Total purchase price, adjustment
Adecol [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles		16,633	17,016
Other intangibles, adjustment		(383)
Adecol [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles		1,298	1,363
Other intangibles, adjustment		(65)
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Property, plant and equipment		120,137	126,192
Property, plant and equipment, adjustment		(6,055)
Goodwill, Ending Balance		875,122	866,013		$ 875,122
Goodwill, adjustment		9,109
Other assets		1,410	1,443
Other assets, adjustment		(33)
Other liabilities		(266,474)	(269,240)
Other liabilities, adjustment		2,766
Total purchase price		1,622,728	1,622,728
Total purchase price, adjustment
Accounts receivable		65,182	64,904
Accounts receivable		278
Inventory		94,052	93,680
Inventory		372
Other current assets		59,013	58,508
Other current assets		505
Accounts payable		(38,735)	(40,211)
Accounts payable		1,476
Other current liabilities		(38,579)	(37,261)
Other current liabilities		(1,318)
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles		638,800	645,300
Other intangibles, adjustment		(6,500)
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles		53,300	53,600
Other intangibles, adjustment		(300)
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Other intangibles		59,500	59,800
Other intangibles, adjustment		$ (300)
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Current assets			13,844
Property, plant and equipment			8,641
Goodwill, Ending Balance			59,826			$ 59,826
Current liabilities			(8,462)
Total purchase price			123,549
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles			45,300
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles			$ 4,400
[1]	Adjustments to preliminary goodwill for Royal Adhesives and Adecol as of June 2, 2018.

Note 3 - Restructuring Action42

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017
Expenses incurred	$ 1,324	$ 5,634	$ 3,153	$ 15,802	$ 18,031
Cost of Sales [Member]
Expenses incurred	956	5,252	1,188	8,899
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Expenses incurred	$ 368	$ 382	$ 1,965	$ 6,903

Note 3 - Restructuring Action43

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017
Expenses incurred	$ 1,324	$ 5,634	$ 3,153	$ 15,802	$ 18,031
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	53	39	856	1,765
EIMEA [Member]
Expenses incurred	567	1,266	525	6,055
Asia Pacific [Member]
Expenses incurred		35	3	1,887
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	545	4,209	1,354	5,458
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	$ 159	$ 85	$ 415	$ 637

Note 3 - Restructuring Action44

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017
Expenses incurred	$ 1,324	$ 5,634	$ 3,153	$ 15,802	$ 18,031
Non-cash charges			(366)		(4,291)
Cash payments			(1,886)		(12,664)
Foreign currency translation			(30)		430
Balance	2,377		2,377		1,506
Employee Related [Member]
Expenses incurred			2,296		10,266
Non-cash charges
Cash payments			(1,392)		(9,210)
Foreign currency translation			(30)		430
Balance	2,360		2,360		1,486
Asset Related [Member]
Expenses incurred			642		5,394
Non-cash charges			(366)		(4,291)
Cash payments			(276)		(1,103)
Foreign currency translation
Balance
Other Restructuring [Member]
Expenses incurred			215		2,371
Non-cash charges
Cash payments			(218)		(2,351)
Foreign currency translation
Balance	$ 17		$ 17		$ 20

Note 4 - Inventories - Inventor

Note 4 - Inventories - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Raw materials	$ 192,221	$ 174,325
Finished goods	225,552	198,273
LIFO reserve	(13,093)	(13,093)
Total inventories	$ 404,680	$ 359,505

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I46

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 03, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 02, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 03, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Number of Operating Segments			5
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 19,276	$ 7,874	$ 38,519	$ 15,229
Indefinite Lived Trademarks and Trade Names	$ 556		$ 556		$ 520

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I47

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018USD ($)
Goodwill	$ 1,336,684
Acquisitions	9,737	[1]
Currency impact	(7,875)
Goodwill	1,338,546
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	373,328
Acquisitions	3,080	[1]
Currency impact	(1,778)
Goodwill	374,630
EIMEA [Member]
Goodwill	177,464
Acquisitions	727	[1]
Currency impact	(4,874)
Goodwill	173,317
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill	21,514
Acquisitions	35	[1]
Currency impact	(111)
Goodwill	21,438
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	324,860
Acquisitions	3,168	[1]
Currency impact	(245)
Goodwill	327,783
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	439,518
Acquisitions	2,727	[1]
Currency impact	(867)
Goodwill	$ 441,378
[1]	Adjustments to preliminary goodwill for Royal Adhesives and Adecol as of June 2, 2018.

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I48

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Original cost	$ 1,197,484	$ 1,211,131
Accumulated amortization	(248,378)	(209,859)
Net identifiable intangibles	949,106	1,001,272
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]
Original cost	131,002	132,495
Accumulated amortization	(32,522)	(27,478)
Net identifiable intangibles	98,480	105,017
Customer Relationships [Member]
Original cost	957,152	968,060
Accumulated amortization	(171,572)	(144,964)
Net identifiable intangibles	785,580	823,096
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Original cost	109,330	110,576
Accumulated amortization	(44,284)	(37,417)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 65,046	$ 73,159

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I49

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2018USD ($)
Remainder of 2018	$ 38,140
2,019	75,846
2,020	73,309
2,021	71,767
2,022	69,193
Thereafter	$ 620,851

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 23, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017	Mar. 26, 2018	Mar. 09, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018	Feb. 26, 2018
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Term Loan B [Member]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		4.49%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%	2.25%
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item		$ 1,050,000	$ 200,000	$ 100,000	$ 200,000	$ 200,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		4.0275%	4.176%	4.49%	4.589%

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-contr51

Note 7 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Details Textual) - EUR (€) € in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Mar. 04, 2017
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase in Ownership Percentage Per Year	1.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Number of Years Ownership can Be Increased	5 years
Noncontrolling Interest, Maximum Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Shareholder	13.00%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Minimum Redemption Value	€ 3,500
Tonsan Adhesive [Member]
Business Combination, Agreement to Purchase Remaining Equity		€ 4,206

Note 8 - Accounting for Share52

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation		$ 300		$ 1,353
Fair Value Options Granted During Period Value Share-based Compensation	$ 1,392	373	$ 9,037	7,757
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	1,172	2,204	1,811	6,624
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options, Total	1,625	5,377	2,387	13,926
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	577	$ 432	8,477	$ 7,402
Total Fair Value of Nonvested Restricted Stock	$ 19,808		$ 19,808
Repurchased Restricted Stock Shares	3,645	3,122	66,936	53,809
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage			10.00%
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total	$ 17,558		$ 17,558
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			1 year 219 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total	13,822		$ 13,822
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			1 year 146 days
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total	$ 4,848	$ 3,811	$ 10,434	$ 8,843

Note 8 - Accounting for Share53

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Fair Value of Options Granted (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Expected life (Year)	4 years 273 days	4 years 273 days	4 years 273 days	4 years 273 days
Weighted-average expected volatility	23.56%	24.32%	23.30%	24.85%
Risk-free interest rate		1.81%		1.89%
Expected dividend yield	1.21%	1.11%	1.14%	1.12%
Weighted-average fair value of grants (in dollars per share)	$ 11.35	$ 10.90	$ 11.37	$ 10.81
Minimum [Member]
Expected volatility	23.42%	24.31%	23.18%	24.31%
Risk-free interest rate	2.54%		2.38%
Maximum [Member]
Expected volatility	23.58%	24.33%	23.58%	24.88%
Risk-free interest rate	2.90%		2.90%

Note 8 - Accounting for Share54

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018$ / sharesshares
Outstanding Options (in shares) | shares	3,860,764
Outstanding Options, average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 42.28
Granted (in shares) | shares	794,984
Granted, average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 53.06
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(80,225)
Exercised, average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 29.75
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares	(5,725)
Forfeited or cancelled, average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 43.58
Outstanding Options (in shares) | shares	4,569,798
Outstanding Options, average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 44.38

Note 8 - Accounting for Share55

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Nonvested (in shares)	462,241
Nonvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 44.80
Nonvested, weighted average remaining life (Year)	1 year 146 days	1 year
Granted (in shares)	141,236
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 51.30
Granted, weighted average remaining life (Year)	2 years 255 days
Vested (in shares)	(184,666)
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 43.48
Forfeited (in shares)	(2,501)
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 46.48
Forfeited, weighted average remaining life (Year)	1 year 182 days
Nonvested (in shares)	416,310
Nonvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 47.58

Note 8 - Accounting for Share56

Note 8 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Deferred Compensation Units (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018shares
Units outstanding (in shares)	475,176
Participant contributions (in shares)	13,410
Company match contributions (in shares)	1,341
Payouts (in shares)	(5,559)
Units outstanding (in shares)	484,368
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)	443,570
Participant contributions (in shares)	8,058
Company match contributions (in shares)	806
Payouts (in shares)
Units outstanding (in shares)	452,434
Employees [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)	31,606
Participant contributions (in shares)	5,352
Company match contributions (in shares)	535
Payouts (in shares)	(5,559)
Units outstanding (in shares)	31,934

Note 9 - Components of Net Pe57

Note 9 - Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Service cost	$ 14	$ 28	$ 28	$ 56
Interest cost	3,419	3,603	6,837	7,206
Expected return on assets	(6,541)	(6,364)	(13,083)	(12,728)
Prior service cost	7	7	14	14
Actuarial loss	1,476	1,307	2,952	2,614
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(1,625)	(1,419)	(3,252)	(2,838)
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Service cost	582	512	1,180	1,020
Interest cost	1,181	1,147	2,385	2,291
Expected return on assets	(2,811)	(2,400)	(5,675)	(4,791)
Prior service cost	(1)	(1)	(2)	(2)
Actuarial loss	732	846	1,481	1,688
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(317)	104	(631)	206
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Service cost	43	52	86	104
Interest cost	371	398	742	796
Expected return on assets	(1,724)	(1,447)	(3,448)	(2,894)
Prior service cost
Actuarial loss	15	253	30	506
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$ (1,295)	$ (744)	$ (2,590)	$ (1,488)

Note 10 - Accumulated Other C58

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Total	[1]	$ (40,752)	$ 18,507	$ (19,284)	$ 7,993
Latin America [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Total					$ 11,317
[1]	Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries. The foreign currency translation adjustment for the six months ended June 3, 2017 includes $11,317 related to the impact of the change in functional currency for our subsidiaries in Latin America.

Note 10 - Accumulated Other C59

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$ 44,451	$ 25,867	$ 92,133	$ 40,662
Net income including non-controlling interests		13	(3)	(2)	33
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, pretax	[1]	(40,752)	18,507	(19,284)	7,993
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, tax	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹	[1]	(40,752)	18,507	(19,284)	7,993
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, non-controlling interests	[1]	(5)	6	(18)	1
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², pretax	[2]	2,238	2,412	4,476	4,820
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², tax	[2]	(578)	(819)	(1,156)	(1,637)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²	[2]	1,660	1,593	3,320	3,183
Interest rate swap³, pretax	[3]	7,405	16	26,839	32
Interest rate swap³, tax	[3]	(2,821)	(6)	(6,303)	(12)
Interest rate swap³	[3]	4,584	10	20,536	20
Cash-flow hedges³, pretax	[3]	(19)	(37)	(4,513)	171
Cash-flow hedges³, tax	[3]	7	14	(2,340)	(65)
Cash-flow hedges³	[3]	(12)	(23)	(6,853)	106
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax		(31,128)	20,898	7,518	13,016
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax		(3,392)	(811)	(9,799)	(1,714)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(34,520)	20,087	(2,281)	11,302
Other comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests		(5)	6	(18)	1
Comprehensive income (loss)		9,931	45,954	89,852	51,964
Comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests		$ 8	$ 3	$ (20)	$ 34
[1]	Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries. The foreign currency translation adjustment for the six months ended June 3, 2017 includes $11,317 related to the impact of the change in functional currency for our subsidiaries in Latin America.
[2]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") into earnings as part of net periodic cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans is reported in cost of sales and SG&A expense.
[3]	Income (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net.

Note 10 - Accumulated Other C60

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (221,277)	$ (200,655)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(75,461)	(56,159)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(137,851)	(141,171)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	22,458	1,922
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes	(12,175)	(5,322)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(221,370)	(200,730)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(75,368)	(56,084)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(137,851)	(141,171)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	22,458	1,922
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes	(12,175)	(5,322)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(221,277)	(200,655)
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(93)	(75)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes
Interest rate swap, net of taxes
Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (93)	$ (75)

Note 10 - Accumulated Other C61

Note 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Tax on interest swap	$ (7,486)
Tax on cash flow hedges	936
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Tax on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	73,226,000	$ 74,382,000
Tax on interest swap		(1,183,000)
Tax on cash flow hedges		3,276,000
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Tax on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	$ 73,226,000	74,382,000
Tax on interest swap		(1,183,000)
Tax on cash flow hedges		$ 3,276,000

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability and Transition Tax			$ (35,600)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability			(76,400)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Continuing Operations Adjustment Transition Tax on Foreign Earnings and Profits Previously Indefinitely Reinvested and Future Estimates of Assets and Liabilities			40,800
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ 13,488	$ 11,151	(19,144)	$ 16,916
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	9,397		9,397		$ 8,887
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total	781		781
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease), Total			510
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ (193)		$ (829)

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (D

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	2,223,223	6,857	2,410,032	132,560

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share -

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share - Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Basic (in shares)	50,551	50,496	50,511	50,369
Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans (in shares)	1,295	1,190	1,361	1,204
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted (in shares)	51,846	51,686	51,872	51,573

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen65

Note 13 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 23, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Mar. 26, 2018	Mar. 09, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018	Feb. 26, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Oct. 07, 2015
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value			$ 15,825					$ 20,136
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value			8,829					$ 2,121
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			300,000
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 2,150,000			$ 2,150,000	$ 2,150,000	$ 2,150,000
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		4.49%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%	2.25%
Term Loan B First Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			1,550,000
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 401,200	533,624						$ 42,600	$ 134,736
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax, Ending Balance			(12,175)
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months			2,509
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value			15,825
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item		$ 1,050,000		$ 200,000	$ 100,000	$ 200,000	$ 200,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		4.0275%		4.176%	4.49%	4.589%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value			29,940
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item			$ 150,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate			1.86%

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen66

Note 13 - Financial Instruments - Swaps Outstanding (Details) - Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Oct. 07, 2015
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 533,624	$ 401,200	$ 42,600	$ 134,736
Fair Value	$ (15,825)
Currency Swap 1 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,018
Interest rate minimum	3.45%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 44,912
Fair Value	$ (2,035)
Interest rate maximum	4.5374%
Currency Swap 2 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,019
Interest rate minimum	3.80%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 44,912
Fair Value	$ (3,015)
Interest rate maximum	5.053%
Currency Swap 3 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,020
Interest rate minimum	1.95%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 42,600
Fair Value	$ (5,157)
Interest rate maximum	4.3038%
Currency Swap 4 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,018
Interest rate minimum	2.75%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 133,340
Fair Value	$ (1,538)
Interest rate maximum	4.933%
Currency Swap 5 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,019
Interest rate minimum	3.00%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 267,860
Fair Value	$ (4,080)
Interest rate maximum	5.1803%

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen67

Note 13 - Financial Instruments - Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income	$ (5,251)		$ (3,797)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	(4,513)	$ 171
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$ 26,839	$ 32

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem68

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 2,356,385	$ 2,452,034

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem69

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Marketable securities	$ 7,611	$ 7,528
Foreign exchange contract assets	6,517	600
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	29,940	3,104
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	1,266	4,397
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	8,829	2,121
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	15,825	20,136
Contingent consideration liability	209	496
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Marketable securities	7,611	7,528
Foreign exchange contract assets
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Contingent consideration liability
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Marketable securities
Foreign exchange contract assets	6,517	600
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	29,940	3,104
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	1,266	4,397
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	8,829	2,121
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	15,825	20,136
Contingent consideration liability
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Marketable securities
Foreign exchange contract assets
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Contingent consideration liability	$ 209	$ 496

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem70

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Contingent Consideration Liabilities (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018USD ($)
Balance	$ 496
Mark to market adjustment	(241)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(46)
Balance	$ 209

Note 15 - Share Repurchase Pr71

Note 15 - Share Repurchase Program (Details Textual) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017	Apr. 06, 2017
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 4,529		$ 21,831
The 2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount				$ 200,000
2010 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 6,284
Decreased Value of Common Stock Shares Repurchased		125
Decreased Value of Additional Paid in Capital for Shares Repurchased		$ 6,159

Note 16 - Commitments and Con72

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 02, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	$ 10,959	$ 11,380
Penalties from Possible Resale of Products by Customers Contrary to U.S. Law and Regulations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	0
Penalties from Possible Resale of Products by Customers Contrary to U.S. Law and Regulations [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	10,000
Facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina [Member]
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	$ 4,896	$ 5,000

Note 16 - Commitments and Con73

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims (Details) - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims [Member] $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		36 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 03, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Lawsuits and claims settled	3	7	9
Settlement amounts	$ 195	$ 1,423	$ 1,673
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$ 186	$ 1,132	$ 1,365

Note 17 - Operating Segments (D

Note 17 - Operating Segments (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018
Number of Reportable Segments	6	5

Note 17 - Operating Segments -

Note 17 - Operating Segments - Reportable Operating Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Trade Revenue	$ 789,387	$ 561,651	$ 1,502,466	$ 1,064,974
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	77,186	43,268	113,871	69,349
Operating Segments [Member]
Trade Revenue	789,387	561,651	1,502,466	1,064,974
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	77,186	43,268	113,871	69,349
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue	277,992	229,622	539,323	422,784
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	32,607	26,455	50,118	47,488
Operating Segments [Member] | EIMEA [Member]
Trade Revenue	193,427	135,226	372,010	259,265
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	14,040	8,083	21,878	9,880
Operating Segments [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Trade Revenue	74,326	64,466	141,000	127,112
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	5,040	4,751	7,362	6,630
Operating Segments [Member] | Construction Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue	121,795	63,754	219,039	120,800
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	11,673	(1,853)
Operating Segments [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue	121,847	68,583	231,094	135,013
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	13,826	5,832	21,575	7,887
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Trade Revenue
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Americas Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue	5,791	4,048	10,896	7,857
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | EIMEA [Member]
Trade Revenue	5,387	4,452	9,447	7,899
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Trade Revenue	2,541	1,416	3,598	2,503
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Construction Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue			(1)
Segment Operating Income (Loss)			12,938	(2,536)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Trade Revenue

Note 17 - Operating Segments 76

Note 17 - Operating Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017
Segment operating income	$ 77,186	$ 43,268	$ 113,871	$ 69,349
Other income (expense), net	3,850	(929)	4,883	(903)
Interest expense	(25,223)	(7,329)	(49,727)	(15,114)
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 55,813	$ 35,010	$ 69,027	$ 53,332