H.B. Fuller (FUL) 10-K 28 Jan 19 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Jan. 22, 2019	Jun. 01, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	FULLER H B CO
Entity Central Index Key	39,368
Trading Symbol	ful
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-01
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		50,767,021
Entity Public Float			$ 2,601,453,076
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 1, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Shell Company	false

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Net revenue	$ 3,041,002	$ 2,306,043	$ 2,094,605
Cost of sales	(2,204,108)	(1,700,973)	(1,488,783)
Gross profit	836,894	605,070	605,822
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(582,132)	(477,030)	(407,638)
Special charges, net			168
Other income (expense), net	(1,184)	27,667	9,594
Interest expense	(110,994)	(43,701)	(27,359)
Interest income	11,774	3,927	2,045
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	156,726	60,599	163,444
Income tax benefit (expense)	6,356	(9,810)	(48,920)
Income from equity method investments	8,150	8,677	7,393
Net income including non-controlling interests	171,232	59,466	121,917
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	(24)	(48)	(254)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 171,208	$ 59,418	$ 121,663
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 3.38	$ 1.18	$ 2.43
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 3.29	$ 1.15	$ 2.37
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	50,591	50,370	50,136
Diluted (in shares)	51,975	51,619	51,270
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.615	$ 0.59	$ 0.55

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017		Dec. 03, 2016
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 171,232	$ 59,466		$ 121,917
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	(71,238)	29,288		(33,855)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	(2,970)	34,930		(1,701)
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	19,771	1,894		41
Cash flow hedges, net of tax	(6,735)	(4,047)		42
Other comprehensive income (income)	(61,172)	62,065		(35,473)
Comprehensive income	110,060	121,531	[1]	86,444	[1]
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	8	39		226
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 110,052	$ 121,492		$ 86,218
[1]	The Consolidated Statements of Total Equity have been adjusted to reflect retrospectively the change in method of valuing certain inventories in the United States from the LIFO method to the weighted-average cost method adopted in fiscal 2018.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)		Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 150,793,000	$ 194,398,000
Trade receivables, net		485,719,000	473,700,000
Inventories		355,563,000	372,102,000
Other current assets		95,657,000	117,389,000
Total current assets		1,087,732,000	1,157,589,000
Property, plant and equipment, net		636,549,000	670,194,000
Goodwill		1,305,171,000	1,336,684,000
Other intangibles, net		908,151,000	1,001,792,000
Other assets		237,668,000	206,984,000
Total assets	[1]	4,175,271,000	4,373,243,000
Current liabilities:
Notes payable		14,770,000	31,468,000
Current maturities of long-term debt		91,225,000	21,515,000
Trade payables		273,378,000	268,467,000
Accrued compensation		78,384,000	84,903,000
Income taxes payable		12,578,000	14,335,000
Other accrued expenses		75,788,000	84,225,000
Total current liabilities		546,123,000	504,913,000
Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities		2,141,532,000	2,398,927,000
Accrued pension liabilities		70,680,000	71,205,000
Other liabilities		264,768,000	346,381,000
Total liabilities		3,023,103,000	3,321,426,000
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
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 – 50,732,796 and 50,388,839, for 2018 and 2017, respectively		50,733,000	50,389,000
Additional paid-in capital		95,940,000	74,662,000
Retained earnings		1,285,246,000	1,127,028,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(280,152,000)	(200,655,000)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity		1,151,767,000	1,051,424,000
Non-controlling interest		401,000	393,000
Total equity		1,152,168,000	1,051,817,000	[2]
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity		$ 4,175,271,000	$ 4,373,243,000
[1]	Segment assets include primarily inventory, accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment and other miscellaneous assets. Corporate assets include primarily corporate property, plant and equipment, deferred tax assets, certain investments and other assets.
[2]	The Consolidated Statements of Total Equity have been adjusted to reflect retrospectively the change in method of valuing certain inventories in the United States from the LIFO method to the weighted-average cost method adopted in fiscal 2018.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
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)	50,732,796	50,388,839

Consolidated Statements of Tota

Consolidated Statements of Total Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Nov. 28, 2015		$ 50,074	$ 55,522	$ 994,608	$ (227,284)	$ 406	$ 873,326
Change in accounting principle at Nov. 28, 2015				9,086			9,086
Balance, as adjusted at Nov. 28, 2015	[1]	50,074	55,522	1,003,694	(227,284)	406	882,412
Comprehensive income (loss)	[1]			121,663	(35,445)	226	86,444
Dividends				(27,836)			(27,836)
Stock option exercises		519	10,750				11,269
Share-based compensation plans other, net		116	14,485				14,601
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans			1,467				1,467
Repurchases of common stock		(568)	(22,660)				(23,228)
Redeemable non-controlling interest						(239)	(239)
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans			1,467				1,467
Balance at Dec. 03, 2016	[1]	50,141	59,564	1,097,521	(262,729)	393	944,890
Comprehensive income (loss)	[1]			59,418	62,074	39	121,531
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)
Redeemable non-controlling interest						(39)	(39)
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans			2,010				2,010
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest			94				94
Balance at Dec. 02, 2017	[1]	50,389	74,662	1,127,028	(200,655)	393	1,051,817
Comprehensive income (loss)				171,208	(61,156)	8	110,060
Dividends				(31,331)			(31,331)
Stock option exercises		199	6,038				6,237
Share-based compensation plans other, net		237	19,836				20,073
Repurchases of common stock		(92)	(4,596)				(4,688)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects				18,341	(18,341)
Balance at Dec. 01, 2018		$ 50,733	$ 95,940	$ 1,285,246	$ (280,152)	$ 401	$ 1,152,168
[1]	The Consolidated Statements of Total Equity have been adjusted to reflect retrospectively the change in method of valuing certain inventories in the United States from the LIFO method to the weighted-average cost method adopted in fiscal 2018.

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 171,232,000	$ 59,466,000	$ 121,917,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	68,636,000	51,072,000	49,189,000
Amortization	76,490,000	36,243,000	28,495,000
Deferred income taxes	(55,585,000)	(20,212,000)	3,828,000
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received	(3,172,000)	(2,640,000)	(3,701,000)
Share-based compensation	17,113,000	17,503,000	13,344,000
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	(6,558,000)	(4,704,000)	(6,572,000)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan income (expense)	(14,332,000)	(6,069,000)	11,634,000
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		(2,010,000)	(1,641,000)
Non-cash (gain) loss on mark to market adjustment related to contingent consideration liability	1,126,000	(4,233,000)	(6,032,000)
Non-cash charge for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition		11,289,000	528,000
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net	(39,429,000)	(26,826,000)	1,874,000
Inventories	(17,068,000)	(8,660,000)	(7,476,000)
Other assets	(35,184,000)	(12,986,000)	(8,383,000)
Trade payables	25,401,000	44,365,000	(12,292,000)
Accrued compensation	(306,000)	12,249,000	879,000
Other accrued expenses	(4,282,000)	9,809,000	(5,548,000)
Income taxes payable	(4,048,000)	14,973,000	1,707,000
Other liabilities	21,429,000	(14,685,000)	20,105,000
Other	78,472,000	(11,130,000)	34,425,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	253,312,000	140,790,000	195,688,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchased property, plant and equipment	(68,263,000)	(54,934,000)	(63,310,000)
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired	3,499,000	(1,745,415,000)	(52,547,000)
Purchased investments		(1,250,000)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	2,923,000	672,000	4,332,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(61,841,000)	(1,800,927,000)	(111,525,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		2,856,278,000
Repayment of long-term debt	(185,750,000)	(1,079,250,000)	(22,500,000)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(24,207,000)
Net proceeds from (payments on) notes payable	(13,276,000)	(7,776,000)	7,746,000
Dividends paid	(31,124,000)	(29,612,000)	(27,518,000)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	6,237,000	17,705,000	11,269,000
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		2,010,000	1,641,000
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest		(3,127,000)
Repurchases of common stock	(4,688,000)	(21,831,000)	(23,228,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(228,601,000)	1,710,190,000	(52,590,000)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(6,475,000)	2,100,000	(8,496,000)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(43,605,000)	52,153,000	23,077,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	194,398,000	142,245,000	119,168,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	150,793,000	194,398,000	142,245,000
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Dividends paid with company stock	207,000	299,000	318,000
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $285, $306, and $752 for the years ended December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 and December 3, 2016, respectively	109,428,000	43,790,000	29,505,000
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 36,841,000	$ 37,986,000	$ 46,815,000

Consolidated Statements of Ca_2

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Capitalized interest costs	$ 285	$ 306	$ 752

Note 1 - Nature of Business and

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note 1: Nature of Business H.B. Fuller Company and our subsidiaries formulate, manufacture and market specialty adhesives, sealants, coatings, polymers, tapes, encapsulants, additives and other specialty chemical products globally, with sales operations in 37 Our business is reported in five 2018, 36 24 9 15 16 Our Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments produce and supply industrial adhesives products for applications in various markets, including durable assembly (appliances, filters and insulating glass), packaging (food and beverage containers, flexible packaging, consumer goods, package integrity and re-enforcement, and durable and non-durable goods), converting (corrugation, folding carton, tape and label, paper converting, envelopes, books, multi-wall bags, sacks, and tissue and towel), nonwoven and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care and medical garments), performance wood (windows, doors and wood flooring), insulating glass (windows) and textile (footwear and sportswear). The Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments include a full range of specialty adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based and solvent-based products. The Construction Adhesives operating segment includes products used for tile setting (adhesives, grouts, mortars, sealers and levelers), the commercial roofing industry (pressure-sensitive adhesives, tapes and sealants) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning and insulation applications (duct sealants, weather barriers and fungicidal coatings and block fillers). This operating segment also includes caulks and sealants for the consumer market and professional trade, sold through retailers, primarily in Australia. The Engineering Adhesives operating segment produces and supplies high performance industrial adhesives to the transportation, electronics, medical, clean energy, aerospace and defense, appliance and heavy machinery markets. Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of H.B. Fuller Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Investments in affiliated companies in which we exercise significant influence, but which we do not not 20 Our 50 not 2018 2016, not X 1934. December 1, 2018 December 3, 2016 not In fiscal year 2017, X 1934. December 2, 2017 As of December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 102,454 Non-current assets 27,732 Current liabilities 40,173 Non-current liabilities 1,583 For the year ended December 2, 2017 Net revenue $ 171,302 Gross profit 50,607 Net income 17,735 Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to November 30. December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 2018, 2017 2016, five six 53 rd 2016 53 Use of Estimates Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition For shipments made to customers, title generally passes to the customer when all requirements of the sales arrangement have been completed, which is generally at the time of delivery. Revenue from product sales is recorded when title to the product transfers, no Provisions for sales returns are estimated based on historical experience, and are adjusted for known returns, if material. Customer incentive programs (primarily volume purchase rebates) and arrangements such as cooperative advertising, slotting fees and buy-downs are recorded as a reduction of net revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605 50, Customer Payments and Incentives $21,265, $18,158 $16,465 2018, 2017 2016, For certain products, consigned inventory is maintained at customer locations. For this inventory, revenue is recognized in the period that the inventory is consumed. Sales to distributors require a distribution agreement or purchase order. As a normal practice, distributors do not Cost of Sales Cost of sales includes raw materials, container costs, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, freight costs, and other less significant indirect costs related to the production of our products. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include sales and marketing, research and development, technical and customer service, finance, legal, human resources, general management and similar expenses. SG&A expenses also include the mark to market adjustment related to the contingent consideration liability. Income Taxes The income tax provision is computed based on income before income from equity method investments included in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The asset and liability approach is used to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years are applied to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances reduce deferred tax assets when it is not not 11 Acquisition Accounting As we enter into business combinations, we perform acquisition accounting requirements including the following: ● Identifying the acquirer, ● Determining the acquisition date, ● Recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, and ● Recognizing and measuring goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase We complete valuation procedures and record the resulting fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based upon the valuation of the business enterprise and the tangible and intangible assets acquired. Enterprise value allocation methodology requires management to make assumptions and apply judgment to estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If estimates or assumptions used to complete the enterprise valuation and estimates of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities significantly differed from assumptions made, the resulting difference could materially affect the fair value of net assets. The calculation of the fair value of the tangible assets, including property, plant and equipment, utilizes the cost approach, which computes the cost to replace the asset, less accrued depreciation resulting from physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. The calculation of the fair value of the identified intangible assets are determined using cash flow models following the income approach or a discounted market-based methodology approach. Significant inputs include estimated revenue growth rates, gross margins, operating expenses and estimated attrition, royalty and discount rates. Goodwill is recorded as the difference in the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the purchase price. Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three Restrictions on Cash There were no December 1, 2018. no Trade Receivable and Allowances Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not not 4 Inventories Prior to the fourth 2018, not first 25.7 fourth 2018, Investments Investments with a value of $5,048 $5,062 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017, Cost Method Investments Investments in an entity where we own less than 20% not may not December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016. $1,669 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated over the useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives range from 20 40 3 20 $285, $306 $752 2018, 2017 2016, Goodwill We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually as of the end of our third not 2018 no 5 Intangible Assets Intangible assets include patents, customer lists, technology, trademarks and other intangible assets acquired from independent parties and are amortized on a straight-line basis with estimated useful lives ranging from 3 20 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Our long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of an asset (asset group) may not Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. functional currency entities are translated to U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and the resulting gains and losses arising from the translation of those net assets are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates during the year. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We consider a subsidiary’s sales price drivers, currency denomination of sales transactions and inventory purchases to be the primary indicators in determining a foreign subsidiary’s functional currency. Our subsidiaries in certain European countries have a functional currency different than their local currency. All other foreign subsidiaries, which are located in North America, Europe and Asia, have the same local and functional currency. On December 4, 2016, December 4, 2016 December 3, 2016 not $11,317 December 2, 2017. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits We sponsor defined-benefit pension plans in both the U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Also in the U.S., we sponsor other postretirement plans for health care and life insurance benefits. Expenses and liabilities for the pension plans and other postretirement plans are actuarially calculated. These calculations are based on our assumptions related to the discount rate, expected return on assets, projected salary increases, health care cost trend rates and mortality rates. The discount rate assumption is determined using an actuarial yield curve approach, which results in a discount rate that reflects the characteristics of the plan. The approach identifies a broad population of corporate bonds that meet the quality and size criteria for the particular plan. We use this approach rather than a specific index that has a certain set of bonds that may may not 60 40 10 Asset Retirement Obligations We recognize asset retirement obligations (AROs) in the period in which we have an existing legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The ARO is recognized at fair value when the liability is incurred. Upon initial recognition of a liability, that cost is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated useful life of the related asset. We have recognized a liability related to special handling of asbestos related materials in certain facilities for which we have plans or expectation of plans to undertake a major renovation or demolition project that would require the removal of asbestos or have plans or expectation of plans to exit a facility. In addition, we have determined that we have facilities with some level of asbestos that will require abatement action in the future. Once the probability and timeframe of an action are determined, we apply certain assumptions to determine the related liability and asset. These assumptions include the use of inflation rates, the use of credit adjusted risk-free discount rates and the estimation of costs to handle asbestos related materials. The recorded liability is required to be adjusted for changes resulting from the passage of time and/or revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate. The asset retirement obligation liability was $3,646 $2,129 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017, Environmental Costs Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not no Contingent Consideration Liability Concurrent with a business acquisition, we entered into an agreement that requires us to pay the sellers a certain amount based upon a formula related to the entity’s gross profit in 2018. Share-based Compensation We have various share-based compensation programs which provide for equity awards, including non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize compensation expense associated with share-based awards based on the fair value on the date of grant, net of the estimated forfeiture rate. Expense is recognized over the requisite service period related to each award, which is the period between the grant date and the earlier of the award’s stated vesting term or the date the employee is eligible for early retirement based on the terms of the plan. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. All of our stock compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 9 Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding awards, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. The computations for basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) 2018 2017 2016 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 171,208 $ 59,418 $ 121,663 Weighted-average common shares – basic 50,591 50,370 50,136 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,384 1,249 1,134 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 51,975 51,619 51,270 Basic earnings per share $ 3.38 $ 1.18 $ 2.43 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.29 $ 1.15 $ 2.37 Share-based compensation awards for 1,905,411, 163,140 657,439 2018, 2017 2016, Financial Instruments and Derivatives As a part of our ongoing operations, we are exposed to market risks such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage these risks, we may Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. Derivatives consisted primarily of forward currency contracts used to manage foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. For derivative instruments outstanding that were not may The company manages interest expense using a mix of fixed and floating rate debt. To manage exposure to interest rate movements and to reduce borrowing costs, the company may Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income, based on the type of derivative, and whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the current period. We maintain master netting arrangements that allow us to net settle contracts with the same counterparties; we do not not not 12 Purchase of Company Common Stock Under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, repurchased stock is included in authorized shares, but is not 71,181, 56,230 67,807 2018, 2017 2016, Change in Accounting Principle As described above, in the fourth 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 For the fiscal years ended: December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Cost of sales $ (1,702,873 ) $ 1,900 $ (1,700,973 ) $ (1,484,802 ) $ (3,981 ) $ (1,488,783 ) Gross profit 603,170 1,900 605,070 609,803 (3,981 ) 605,822 Income taxes (9,086 ) (724 ) (9,810 ) (50,436 ) 1,516 (48,920 ) Net income including non-controlling interests 58,290 1,176 59,466 124,382 (2,465 ) 121,917 Net income attributable to H. B. Fuller 58,242 1,176 59,418 124,128 (2,465 ) 121,663 Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders: Basic $ 1.16 $ 0.02 $ 1.18 $ 2.48 $ (0.05 ) $ 2.43 Diluted 1.13 0.02 1.15 2.42 (0.05 ) 2.37 The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 For the fiscal years ended: December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Net income including non-controlling interests $ 58,290 $ 1,176 $ 59,466 $ 124,382 $ (2,465 ) $ 121,917 Comprehensive income 120,355 1,176 121,531 88,909 (2,465 ) 86,444 Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller 120,316 1,176 121,492 88,683 (2,465 ) 86,218 The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 2, 2017 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Inventories $ 359,505 $ 12,597 $ 372,102 Other liabilities 341,581 4,800 346,381 Retained earnings 1,119,231 7,797 1,127,028 The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 For the fiscal years ended: December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Net income including non-controlling interests $ 58,290 $ 1,176 $ 59,466 $ 124,382 $ (2,465 ) $ 121,917 Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities: Deferred income taxes (20,936 ) (724 ) (21,660 ) 5,344 1,516 6,860 Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Inventories (10,560 ) 1,900 (8,660 ) (3,495 ) (3,981 ) (7,476 ) New Accounting Pronouncements In August 2018, No. 2018 15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350 40 may November 29, 2020 first 2019 In August 2018, No. 2018 14, Compensation – Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General (Topic 715 20 one November 28, 2021 fourth 2018. In August 2018, No. 2018 13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820 1 2 3 3 3 November 29, 2020 not In July 2018, No. 2018 11, Leases (Topic 842 not 842 840. not No. 2016 02 No. 2016 02. In July 2018, No. 2018 10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, No. 2016 02. No. 2016 02 In February 2018, No. 2018 02, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220 740, December 1, 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 10. 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 2018. 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 2018, No. 2018 19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, 842, Leases No. 2016 13 No. 2016 13. November 29, 2020. In March 2016, No. 2016 09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718 first 2018. $1,047 December 1, 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 2018, No. 2018 20, Leases (Topic 842 2016 02. 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. no not

Note 2 - Acquisitions

Note 2 - Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2: Adecol On November 1, 2017, 145.9 $44,682, 2018, 3.6 $1,110, $3,227 $40,345. $951, 2017. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Preliminary Valuation December 2, 2017 Fair Value Adjustments Final Valuation December 1, 2018 Current assets $ 17,877 $ (1,740 ) $ 16,137 Property, plant and equipment 7,308 739 8,047 Goodwill 23,282 (1,881 ) 21,401 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 ) (1,509 ) (14,274 ) Other liabilities (14,210 ) 502 (13,708 ) Total purchase price $ 44,682 $ (4,337 ) $ 40,345 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 13 five Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $21,401 not not not Royal Adhesives On October 20, 2017, 19 five $1,622,728 6 2018, $2,389 $1,620,339. $11,625, 2017. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Preliminary Valuation December 2, 2017 Adjustments Final Valuation December 1, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 64,904 $ 992 $ 65,896 Inventory 93,680 (195 ) 93,485 Other current assets 58,508 789 59,297 Property, plant and equipment 126,192 (7,409 ) 118,783 Goodwill 866,013 1,730 867,743 Other intangibles Developed technology 59,800 (100 ) 59,700 Customer relationships 645,300 19,400 664,700 Trademarks/trade names 53,600 22,600 31,000 Other assets 1,443 (43 ) 1,400 Accounts payable (40,211 ) 1,452 (38,759 ) Other current liabilities (37,261 ) 3,778 (33,483 ) Other liabilities (269,240 ) (183 ) (269,423 ) Total purchase price $ 1,622,728 $ (2,389 ) $ 1,620,339 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 18 15 Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $867,743 $41,638. not The following unaudited pro forma information gives effect to the Royal Adhesives acquisition as if the acquisition occurred on November 29, 2015. December 2, 2017 $62,985 $10,815 December 3, 2016 not not December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016, 2016, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Net revenue $ 2,886,762 $ 2,716,713 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 123,618 127,802 Pro forma earnings per share: Basic 2.45 2.55 Diluted 2.39 2.49 Wisdom Adhesives On January 27, 2017, $123,549 $555, December 2, 2017. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date: Preliminary Valuation Purchase Price and Fair Value Final Valuation March 4, 2017 Adjustments December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,729 $ 115 $ 13,844 Property, plant and equipment 10,516 (1,875 ) 8,641 Goodwill 60,313 (487 ) 59,826 Other intangibles Customer relationships 33,300 12,000 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 13,600 (9,200 ) 4,400 Current liabilities (8,153 ) (309 ) (8,462 ) Total purchase price $ 123,305 $ 244 $ 123,549 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 10 Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $59,826 not not

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3 : Restructuring Actions 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 year ended December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017. December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Cost of sales $ 5,699 $ 9,764 Selling, general and administrative 3,182 8,267 $ 8,881 $ 18,031 The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of restructuring charges by segment: December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 1,601 $ 2,178 EIMEA 2,842 7,214 Asia Pacific 10 1,996 Construction Adhesives 3,706 5,895 Engineering Adhesives 722 748 $ 8,881 $ 18,031 A summary of the restructuring liability is presented below: Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total Balance at December 3, 2016 $ - $ - $ - $ - Expense incurred 10,266 5,394 2,371 18,031 Non-cash charges - (4,291 ) - (4,291 ) Cash payments (9,210 ) (1,103 ) (2,351 ) (12,664 ) Foreign currency translation 430 - - 430 Balance at end December 2, 2017 $ 1,486 $ - $ 20 $ 1,506 Expense incurred 6,223 2,353 305 8,881 Non-cash charges - (1,666 ) - (1,666 ) Cash payments (3,395 ) (687 ) (325 ) (4,407 ) Foreign currency translation (58 ) - - (58 ) Balance at end December 1, 2018 $ 4,256 $ - $ - $ 4,256 Non-cash charges for the year ended December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4: Statement of Income Information Additional details of income statement amounts for 2018, 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Foreign currency transaction losses, net $ (4,450 ) $ (2,411 ) $ (9,510 ) Gain (loss) on disposal of fixed assets 2,177 22 (796 ) Other, net 1 3,457 (25,278 ) 712 Total other income (expense), net $ 1,184 $ (27,667 ) $ (9,594 ) Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses) $ 35,534 $ 30,072 $ 28,614 ¹ 2017 $25,535 6 Balance Sheet Information Additional details of balance sheet amounts as of December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Inventories 2018 2017 Raw materials $ 169,228 $ 174,093 Finished goods 186,335 198,009 Total inventories $ 355,563 $ 372,102 Other current assets Other receivables $ 26,542 $ 24,304 Prepaid income taxes 31,899 41,105 Prepaid taxes other than income taxes 16,718 20,852 Prepaid expenses 19,161 29,521 Assets held for sale 1,337 1,607 Total other current assets $ 95,657 $ 117,389 Property, plant and equipment Land $ 79,745 $ 79,993 Buildings and improvements 369,072 364,048 Machinery and equipment 815,084 787,844 Construction in progress 39,689 56,402 Total, at cost 1,303,590 1,288,287 Accumulated depreciation (667,041 ) (618,093 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 636,549 $ 670,194 Other assets Investments and company owned life insurance $ 8,596 $ 8,602 Equity method investments 51,454 48,962 Cost method investments 1,669 1,669 Long-term deferred income taxes 27,112 43,422 Prepaid pension costs 37,881 30,145 Prepaid postretirement other than pension 48,872 39,163 Other long-term receivables 46,755 18,577 Other long-term assets 15,329 16,444 Total other assets $ 237,668 $ 206,984 Other accrued expenses Taxes other than income taxes $ 16,592 $ 18,753 Miscellaneous services 7,694 13,565 Customer rebates 10,082 10,114 Interest 5,996 6,766 Insurance 401 5,668 Product liability 1,249 961 Contingent consideration liability 3,610 - Accrued expenses 30,164 28,398 Total other accrued expenses $ 75,788 $ 84,225 Other liabilities Asset retirement obligations $ 3,646 $ 2,129 Long-term deferred income taxes 214,295 280,515 Long-term deferred compensation 5,974 5,424 Postretirement other than pension 2,603 2,992 Contingent consideration liability - 496 Environmental liabilities 5,183 11,380 Other long-term liabilities 33,067 43,445 Total other liabilities $ 264,768 $ 346,381 Additional details on the trade receivables allowance for doubtful accounts, credits related to pricing or quantities shipped and early payment discounts for 2018, 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Balance at beginning of year $ 11,670 $ 12,310 $ 11,893 Charged to expenses and other adjustments 6,444 744 2,455 Write-offs (2,187 ) (1,546 ) (1,758 ) Foreign currency translation effect (1,911 ) 162 (280 ) Balance at end of year $ 14,046 $ 11,670 $ 12,310 Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information The following tables provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): December 1, 2018 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 171,208 $ 24 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (71,222 ) - (71,222 ) (16 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² (3,671 ) 701 (2,970 ) - Interest rate swap³ 25,819 (6,048 ) 19,771 - Other cash flow hedges³ (4,047 ) (2,688 ) (6,735 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (53,121 ) $ (8,035 ) (61,156 ) (16 ) Comprehensive income $ 110,052 $ 8 December 2, 2017 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 59,418 $ 48 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ 29,297 - 29,297 (9 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 51,282 (16,352 ) 34,930 - Interest rate swap³ 3,060 (1,166 ) 1,894 - Other cash flow hedges³ (6,538 ) 2,491 (4,047 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 77,101 $ (15,027 ) 62,074 (9 ) Comprehensive income $ 121,492 $ 39 December 3, 2016 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 121,663 $ 254 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (33,827 ) - (33,827 ) (28 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 576 (2,277 ) (1,701 ) - Interest rate swap³ 63 (22 ) 41 - Other cash flow hedges³ 68 (26 ) 42 - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (33,120 ) $ (2,325 ) (35,445 ) (28 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 86,218 $ 226 1 not 1, December 2, 2017 2 3 Statement of Total Equity Information Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: December 1, 2018 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (127,398 ) $ (127,307 ) $ (91 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,231) 21,693 21,693 - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $588 (12,057 ) (12,057 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $75,083 (144,140 ) (144,140 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (280,243 ) $ (280,152 ) $ (91 ) December 2, 2017 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (56,159 ) $ (56,084 ) $ (75 ) 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 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $74,382 (141,171 ) (141,171 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (200,730 ) (200,655 ) (75 ) December 3, 2016 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (85,447 ) $ (85,381 ) $ (66 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($17) 28 28 - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $785 (1,275 ) (1,275 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $90,734 (176,101 ) (176,101 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (262,795 ) $ (262,729 ) $ (66 )

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Int

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5: Goodwill balances by reportable segment as of December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 2018 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 370,443 $ 373,328 EIMEA 184,714 177,464 Asia Pacific 21,428 21,514 Construction Adhesives 309,924 324,860 Engineering Adhesives 418,662 439,518 Total $ 1,305,171 $ 1,336,684 Additional details related to goodwill for 2018 2017 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 1,336,684 $ 366,248 Adecol acquisition (1,881 ) 23,282 Royal Adhesives acquisition 1,730 866,013 Wisdom acquisition - 59,826 Foreign currency translation effect (31,362 ) 21,315 Balance at end of year $ 1,305,171 $ 1,336,684 We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually as of the end of our third 2018, third no fourth 2018, December 1, 2018. fourth 2018, no Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows: Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology and Patents Customer Relationships Tradenames All Other Total As of December 1, 2018 Original cost $ 118,930 $ 953,929 $ 65,975 $ 33,550 $ 1,172,384 Accumulated amortization (41,503 ) (175,318 ) (21,573 ) (26,332 ) (264,726 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 77,427 $ 778,611 $ 44,402 $ 7,218 $ 907,658 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 12 17 14 9 17 As of December 2, 2017 Original cost $ 132,495 $ 968,060 $ 76,159 $ 34,417 $ 1,211,131 Accumulated amortization (27,478 ) (144,964 ) (14,688 ) (22,729 ) (209,859 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 105,017 $ 823,096 $ 61,471 $ 11,688 $ 1,001,272 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 12 18 14 9 17 Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $76,490, $36,243 $28,495 2018, 2017 2016, Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five Fiscal Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 75,938 $ 71,751 $ 70,360 $ 69,042 $ 66,465 $ 554,096 The above amortization expense forecast is an estimate. Actual amounts may Non-amortizable intangible assets as of December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 $493 $520, 2018 2017

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-te

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 6: Notes Payable Notes payable were $14,770 $31,468 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017, not 9.6 11.0 13.7 2018, 2017 2016, no December 1, 2018. Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt Weighted-Average Interest Rate at December 1, 2018 Fiscal Year Maturity Date Balance at December 1, 2018 Balance at December 2, 2017 Revolving credit facility 4.35% 2022 $ - $ - Term Loan B 1 4.18% 2024 1,964,250 2,150,000 Public Notes 2 4.11% 2027 300,000 300,000 Other, including debt issuance costs and discount (31,493 ) (29,558 ) Total debt $ 2,232,757 $ 2,420,442 Less: current maturities (91,225 ) (21,515 ) Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 2,141,532 $ 2,398,927 1 October 20, 2024, $2,150,000 2.00 4.30 December 1, 2018); $1,450,000 2 February 15, 2027, $300,000 4.00 $150,000 1 1.86 Term Loans On October 20, 2017, $2,150,000 100% 65% first December 1, 2018 $1,964,250 2.00 4.30 December 1, 2018). October 20, 2024. On March 26, 2018, $100,000 4.312 March 9, 2018, $100,000 4.490 February 27, 2018, $200,000 4.589 October 20, 2017 $1,050,000 4.0275%. 12 We are subject to mandatory prepayments in the first 50% 25% 4.25:1.00 0% 3.75:1.00. first 2018 first 2018. 2019 On December 16, 2016 February 24, 2017 October 20, 2017 $168 December 2, 2017. $25,535 December 2, 2017. 2 Public Notes On February 14, 2017, $300,000 10 February 15, 2027 4.00 $138,000 $158,750 February 14, 2017, $150,000 $300,000 1 1.86 12 Fair Value of Long-Term Debt Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $2,123,447 $2,452,034 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017, not Long-term Debt Maturities Maturities of long-term debt for the next five Fiscal Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Thereafter Long-term debt obligations $ 91,225 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 2,087,025 Revolving Credit Facility On September 29, 2017, first 100% 65% first 2.00 4.35 December 1, 2018). 0.30 April 12, 2022. As of December 1, 2018, Committed Drawn Unused Revolving credit facility $ 400,000 $ - $ 393,955 The secured, multi-currency revolving credit facility can be drawn upon for general corporate purposes up to a maximum of $400,000, December 1, 2018, $6,045. April 12, 2022. Covenants The secured Term Loan B Credit Agreement and secured revolving credit facility are subject to certain covenants and restrictions. Restrictive covenants include, but are not third twelve December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 7: Preferred Stock The Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 10,045,900 may one may Common Stock There were 160,000,000 $1.00 50,732,796 50,388,839 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017, On April 6, 2017, $200,000 five September 30, 2010 not 2018 2017, 375,000 $19,114 2016, 500,000 $20,861 $187,170 may Common Shares Outstanding 2018 2017 2016 Beginning balance 50,388,839 50,141,343 50,074,310 Stock options exercised 198,849 514,064 593,891 Shares swapped for stock option exercises - - (71,659 ) Deferred compensation paid 7,152 24,048 7,235 Restricted units vested 209,137 140,614 105,552 Shares withheld for taxes (71,181 ) (56,230 ) (67,807 ) Restricted shares forfeited - - (179 ) Shares repurchased under repurchase program - (375,000 ) (500,000 ) Ending balance 50,732,796 50,388,839 50,141,343

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-control

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8: 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 9 - Accounting for Share-b

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note 9 : Accounting for Share-Based Compensation Overview We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards including non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described below. Starting in 2014, no Share-based Compensation Plans We currently grant stock options and restricted stock units under equity compensation and deferred compensation plans. Stock options are granted to officers and key employees at prices not one 33.3 10 Restricted stock awards are nonvested stock-based awards that may one 33.3 three Restricted stock shares granted represent newly issued shares and have the same cash dividend and voting rights as other common stock and are considered to be currently issued and outstanding. The cash dividends on restricted stock shares are forfeitable. Restricted stock units have dividend equivalent rights equal to the cash dividend paid on restricted stock shares. However, restricted stock units do not not We expense the cost, which is the grant date fair market value, of both the restricted stock shares and the restricted stock units ratably over the period during which the restrictions lapse. The grant date fair value is our closing stock price on the date of grant. We are required to recognize compensation expense when an employee is eligible to retire. We consider employees eligible to retire at age 55 10 2018 This plan allows for granting of awards to employees. The plan permits granting of (a) stock options; (b) stock appreciation rights; (c) restricted stock and restricted stock units; (d) performance awards; (e) dividend equivalents; (f) other awards based on our common stock, including shares for amounts employees deferred under the Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan. There were 2,844,637 December 1, 2018. Year 2016 This plan allows for granting of awards to employees. The plan permits granting of (a) stock options; (b) stock appreciation rights; (c) restricted stock awards; (d) performance awards; (e) dividend equivalents; and (f) other awards based on our common stock, including shares for amounts employees deferred under the Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan. 2009 This plan permits granting of (a) shares for amounts non-employee directors defer under the Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan and (b) discretionary grants of restricted stock, stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance awards and other stock awards. Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan This plan allows non-employee directors to defer all or a portion of their retainer and meeting fees in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of our common stock. We provide a 10 Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan This plan allows key employees to defer a portion of their eligible compensation in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of company common stock. We provide a 10 Grant-Date Fair Value We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of stock option awards. The fair value of options granted during 2018, 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 23.31 % 24.17 % 28.95 % Expected volatility range 23.18% - 23.58 % 23.48% - 24.88 % 24.86% - 29.23 % Risk-free interest rate 2.38% - 2.95 % 1.80% - 1.99 % 0.96% - 1.44 % Weighted-average expected dividend 1.14 % 1.07 % 1.54 % Expected dividend yield range 1.12% - 1.24 % 1.02% - 1.16 % 1.20% - 1.56 % Weighted-average fair value of grants $ 11.38 $ 11.49 $ 7.75 Expected life – We use historical employee exercise and option expiration data to estimate the expected life assumption for the Black-Scholes grant-date valuation. We believe that this historical data is currently the best estimate of the expected term of a new option. We use a weighted-average expected life for all awards. Expected volatility – Volatility is calculated using our stock’s historical volatility for the same period of time as the expected life. We have no Risk-free interest rate – The rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for the same period of time as the expected life. Expected dividend yield – The calculation is based on the total expected annual dividend payout divided by the average stock price. Expense We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation expense for option awards, restricted stock shares and restricted stock units with graded and cliff vesting. Incentive stock options and performance awards are based on certain performance-based metrics and the expense is adjusted quarterly, based on our projections of the achievement of those metrics. The amount of share-based compensation expense recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest. The expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which for us is the period between the grant date and the earlier of the award’s stated vesting term or the date the employee is eligible for early vesting based on the terms of the plans. Total share-based compensation expense was $17,113, $17,503 $13,344 2018, 2017 2016, During the first 2018, No. 2016 09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. No. 2016 09. $1,047 2018. 2017 2016, $2,010 $1,641 1 No. 2016 09. As of December 1, 2018, $7,212 1.2 $9,575 1.0 Stock Option Activity The stock option activity for the years ended December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at November 28, 2015 2,912,073 $ 30.37 Granted 853,516 33.98 Exercised (593,891 ) 24.38 Forfeited or cancelled (185,217 ) 39.91 Outstanding at December 3, 2016 2,986,481 $ 34.92 Granted 1,493,133 53.97 Exercised (514,064 ) 34.51 Forfeited or cancelled (104,786 ) 37.20 Outstanding at December 2, 2017 3,860,764 $ 42.28 Granted 818,537 53.06 Exercised (198,849 ) 31.37 Forfeited or cancelled (14,346 ) 48.62 Outstanding at December 1, 2018 4,466,106 $ 44.72 On October 20, 2017, May 15, 2018, may 150% 2020 2020 The fair value of options granted during 2018, 2017 2016 $9,217, $17,157 $6,615, 2018, 2017 2016 $4,534, $8,677 $11,675, December 1, 2018, 7.0 $28,290. 2,241,666 December 1, 2018, 5.3 $25,006. December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 $6,237, $17,705 $11,269, 2018, 2017 2016 $868, $2,723 $3,506, Restricted Stock Activity The nonvested restricted stock activity for the years ended December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Shares Total Value (in Years) Nonvested at November 28, 2015 237,013 110,160 347,173 $ 42.17 0.8 Granted 253,515 - 253,515 35.40 1.3 Vested (104,828 ) (73,028 ) (177,856 ) 41.91 - Forfeited (32,956 ) (179 ) (33,135 ) 38.40 1.5 Nonvested at December 3, 2016 352,744 36,953 389,697 $ 38.36 1.0 Granted 287,684 - 287,684 50.05 1.2 Vested (156,152 ) (36,953 ) (193,105 ) 39.92 - Forfeited (22,035 ) - (22,035 ) 39.67 1.1 Nonvested at December 2, 2017 462,241 - 462,241 $ 44.80 1.0 Granted 165,909 - 165,909 45.92 2.2 Vested (209,137 ) - (209,137 ) 40.38 - Forfeited (4,660 ) - (4,660 ) 47.27 1.1 Nonvested at December 1, 2018 414,353 - 414,353 $ 47.45 1.0 Total fair value of restricted stock vested during 2018, 2017, 2016 $8,892, $7,708 $6,257, December 1, 2018 $19,661. We repurchased 71,181, 56,230 67,807 2018, 2017 2016, 2018, 2017 2016 $2,649, $3,059 $2,080 Deferred Compensation Activity Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution. The deferred compensation units outstanding for the years ended December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding November 28, 2015 380,170 45,906 426,076 Participant contributions 23,900 4,908 28,808 Company match contributions 1 20,576 491 21,067 Payouts (327 ) (10,189 ) (10,516 ) Units outstanding December 3, 2016 424,319 41,116 465,435 Participant contributions 16,051 5,567 21,618 Company match contributions 1 17,343 557 17,900 Payouts (14,143 ) (15,634 ) (29,777 ) Units outstanding December 2, 2017 443,570 31,606 475,176 Participant contributions 16,164 7,589 23,753 Company match contributions 1 20,053 759 20,812 Payouts - (10,219 ) (10,219 ) Units outstanding December 1, 2018 479,787 29,735 509,522 1 18,436 15,738 18,186 2018, 2017 2016, The fair value of non-employee directors’ company matches for 2018, 2017 2016 $152, $133 $156, $1,035 2018, $805 2017 $800 2016. $27 2018 $26 2017 $18 2016.

Note 10 - Pension and Postretir

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 10: Defined Contribution Plan All U.S. employees have the option of contributing up to 75 401 first 4 401 3 3 4 401 2018 $11,034 4 $5,293 3 $5,741. 401 $10,899 $10,417 2017 2016, The defined contribution plan liability recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets was $20,183 $6,307 2018 2017, Defined Benefit Plan s Noncontributory defined benefit pension plans cover all U.S. employees employed prior to January 1, 2007. 2011, May 31, 2011, no three three 401 2015, No 2018 2017. $8,399 2016 Health care and life insurance benefits are provided for eligible retired employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits are provided through various insurance companies and health care providers. Costs are accrued during the years the employee renders the necessary service. Certain non-U.S. subsidiaries provide pension benefits for their employees consistent with local practices and regulations. These plans are primarily defined benefit plans covering substantially all employees upon completion of a specified period of service. Benefits for these plans are generally based on years of service and annual compensation. Following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets as of December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Change in projected benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 379,359 $ 362,213 $ 223,982 $ 202,176 $ 43,325 $ 42,721 Service cost 56 111 2,311 2,125 173 208 Interest cost 12,251 15,836 4,671 4,709 1,484 1,593 Participant contributions - - - - 330 200 Plan amendments - - 1,600 - - - Actuarial (gain)/loss 1 (33,052 ) 14,405 (3,377 ) (6,636 ) (5,225 ) 2,078 Special termination benefits - 6,518 - 12,156 - - Settlement payments - - - (62 ) - - Benefits paid (21,725 ) (19,724 ) (10,059 ) (8,495 ) (3,245 ) (3,475 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (11,053 ) 18,009 - - Benefit obligation at end of year 336,889 379,359 208,075 223,982 36,842 43,325 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 378,099 331,505 187,708 163,322 79,300 66,640 Acquisition - 4,605 - - - - Actual return on plan assets (11,768 ) 60,176 (1,240 ) 16,889 4,058 14,631 Employer contributions 1,854 1,537 2,237 1,863 2,467 1,304 Participant contributions - - - - 330 200 Other - - - (272 ) - - Benefits paid 2 (21,725 ) (19,724 ) (10,059 ) (8,223 ) (3,245 ) (3,475 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (9,191 ) 14,129 - - Fair value of plan assets at end of year 346,460 378,099 169,455 187,708 82,910 79,300 Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end $ 9,571 $ (1,260 ) $ (38,620 ) $ (36,274 ) $ 46,068 $ 35,975 1 2018 2017 2018 2017 2 Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that have not been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Unrecognized actuarial loss $ 130,661 $ 131,643 $ 69,762 $ 67,344 $ 3,430 $ 5,877 Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit) 4 32 1,520 (4 ) - - Ending balance $ 130,665 $ 131,675 $ 71,282 $ 67,340 $ 3,430 $ 5,877 Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Statement of financial position as of fiscal year-end Non-current assets $ 28,396 $ 19,520 $ 9,467 $ 10,912 $ 48,872 $ 39,163 Accrued benefit cost Current liabilities (1,493 ) (1,501 ) (2,077 ) (1,879 ) (201 ) (210 ) Non-current liabilities (17,332 ) (19,279 ) (46,010 ) (45,307 ) (2,603 ) (2,978 ) Ending balance $ 9,571 $ (1,260 ) $ (38,620 ) $ (36,274 ) $ 46,068 $ 35,975 The accumulated benefit obligation of the U.S. pension and other postretirement plans was $364,788 December 1, 2018 $409,376 December 2, 2017. $200,193 December 1, 2018 $214,512 December 2, 2017. The following amounts relate to pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017: Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2018 2017 2018 2017 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 23,289 $ 25,349 $ 115,725 $ 120,459 Fair value of plan assets 4,514 4,669 75,397 82,631 The following amounts relate to pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017: Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2018 2017 2018 2017 Projected benefit obligation $ 23,338 $ 25,449 $ 123,484 $ 137,618 Fair value of plan assets 4,514 4,669 75,397 90,434 Information about the expected cash flows is as follows: Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Employer contributions 2018 $ - $ 248 $ 2,000 Expected benefit payments 2019 $ 20,723 $ 8,420 $ 3,030 2020 20,757 8,227 3,011 2021 21,067 8,727 2,990 2022 21,418 8,806 2,958 2023 21,844 8,755 2,913 2024-2028 109,746 45,783 13,362 Components of net periodic benefit cost and other supplemental information for the years ended December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit) 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 56 $ 111 $ 110 $ 2,311 $ 2,125 $ 2,016 $ 173 $ 208 $ 342 Interest cost 12,251 15,836 15,360 4,671 4,709 5,465 1,484 1,593 1,956 Expected return on assets (26,167 ) (25,458 ) (24,776 ) (11,105 ) (9,853 ) (9,919 ) (6,896 ) (5,788 ) (5,470 ) Amortization: Prior service cost (benefit) 29 29 29 (4 ) (4 ) (3 ) - - (41 ) Actuarial loss 5,904 5,905 5,271 2,901 3,492 3,106 60 1,010 2,169 Curtailment loss - - - - - 19 - - - Settlement charge - - - - 16 135 - - - Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (7,927 ) $ (3,577 ) $ (4,006 ) $ (1,226 ) $ 485 $ 819 $ (5,179 ) $ (2,977 ) $ (1,044 ) Pension Benefits Other Weighted-average assumptions used to U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits determine benefit obligations 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 4.50 % 3.72 % 4.08 % 2.29 % 2.12 % 2.31 % 4.37 % 3.54 % 3.85 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.75 % 1.71 % 1.47 % N/A N/A N/A Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net costs for years ended 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 3.72 % 4.08 % 4.28 % 2.10 % 2.15 % 2.83 % 3.54 % 3.85 % 4.02 % Expected return on plan assets 7.75 % 7.75 % 7.75 % 6.20 % 6.21 % 6.20 % 8.75 % 8.75 % 8.75 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.75 % 1.47 % 1.58 % N/A N/A N/A 1 May 31, 2011 no 4.50 2018, 2017 2016 The discount rate assumption is determined using an actuarial yield curve approach, which results in a discount rate that reflects the characteristics of the plan. The approach identifies a broad population of corporate bonds that meet the quality and size criteria for the particular plan. We use this approach rather than a specific index that has a certain set of bonds that may may not 4.51 December 1, 2018, 3.73 December 2, 2017 4.10 December 3, 2016. 0.5 December 1, 2018 $22 2019. For the U.S. Pension Plan, we adopted the Adjusted RP- 2014 2018. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption for the U.S. pension plan was 7.75 2018, 2017 2016. 60 40 2018, 8.25 5.6 0.5 $2,147 Management, in conjunction with our external financial advisors, uses the actual historical rates of return of the asset categories to assess the reasonableness of the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption for non-U.S. pension plans was a weighted-average of 6.20 2018 6.21 2017 6.20 2016. 6.75 5.75 Assumed health care trend rates 2018 2017 2016 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.25 % 6.50 % 6.75 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 0.25 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2024 2024 2023 The asset allocation for the company’s U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans at the end of 2018 2017 U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans Other Postretirement Plans Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Asset Category 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2017 Equities 60.0 % 59.5 % 63.3 % 49.0 % 50.8 % 51.5 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Fixed income 40.0 % 40.0 % 37.6 % 51.0 % 48.7 % 47.9 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 100.0 % 99.4 % 99.5 % Cash 0.0 % 0.5 % (0.9 )% 0.0 % 0.5 % 0.6 % 0.0 % 0.6 % 0.5 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % Plan Asset Management Plan assets are held in trust and invested in mutual funds, separately managed accounts and other commingled investment vehicles holding U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities, fixed income securities and other investment classes. We employ a total return approach whereby a mix of equities and fixed income investments are used to maximize the long-term return of plan assets for a prudent level of risk. Futures and options may The U.S. pension plans consist of two no 2018 2017. During 2018, 60 40 5 2019. The non-U.S. pension plans consist of all the pension plans administered by us outside the U.S., principally consisting of plans in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Canada. During 2018 2019. Other postretirement benefits plans consist of two no 2018 2017. 500. Fair Value of Plan Assets The following table presents plan assets categorized within a three 13. December 1, 2018 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 121,086 $ 85,007 $ - $ 206,094 Fixed income 33,892 104,484 266 138,642 Cash 1,222 148 - 1,370 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 156,200 189,639 266 346,105 Other investments measured at NAV 1 354 Total $ 156,200 $ 189,639 $ 266 $ 346,460 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 30,123 $ 1,073 $ - $ 31,196 Fixed income 44,158 6,394 662 51,214 Cash 450 - - 450 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 74,731 7,467 662 82,860 Other investments measured at NAV 1 86,595 Total $ 74,731 $ 7,467 $ 662 $ 169,455 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 82,446 $ 82,446 Cash 464 - - 464 Total $ 464 $ - $ 82,446 $ 82,910 December 2, 2017 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 144,124 $ 95,542 $ - $ 239,666 Fixed income 42,310 99,252 291 141,853 Cash (3,893 ) 126 - (3,767 ) Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 182,541 194,920 291 377,752 Other investments measured at NAV 1 347 Total $ 182,541 $ 194,920 $ 291 $ 378,099 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 35,118 $ 1,185 $ - $ 36,303 Fixed income 46,725 6,618 660 54,003 Cash 549 - - 549 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 82,392 7,803 660 90,855 Other investments measured at NAV 1 96,853 Total $ 82,392 $ 7,803 $ 660 $ 187,708 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 78,894 $ 78,894 Cash 406 - - 406 Total $ 406 $ - $ 78,894 $ 79,300 1 820 10, not The definitions of fair values of our pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Equities no no Fixed income Insurance Cash – The following is a roll forward of the Level 3 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017: Fixed Income U.S. Pension Plans 2018 2017 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 291 $ 320 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (25 ) (29 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 266 $ 291 Fixed Income Non-U.S. Pension Plans 2018 2017 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 660 $ 569 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 30 21 Net gains 6 3 Currency change effect (34 ) 67 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 662 $ 660 Insurance Other Postretirement Benefits 2018 2017 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 78,894 $ 66,064 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 (422 ) (1,073 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (671 ) (570 ) Net gains 4,645 14,473 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 82,446 $ 78,894

Note 11 - Income Taxes

Note 11 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 1 1 : Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, 35 21 January 1, 2018, 2018. one December 31, 2017. The Company recorded a discrete tax charge of $42.0 December 1, 2018 one $8.5 one 1986 not $79.5 Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 19,388 $ (33,273 ) $ 72,218 Non-U.S. 137,338 93,872 91,226 Total $ 156,726 $ 60,599 $ 163,444 Components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit) 2018 2017 2016 Current: U.S. federal $ 9,652 $ 444 $ 14,515 State 1,597 21 2,789 Non-U.S. 37,980 29,557 27,788 49,229 30,022 45,092 Deferred: U.S. federal (50,115 ) (7,653 ) 5,051 State (197 ) (1,414 ) 979 Non-U.S. (5,273 ) (11,145 ) (2,202 ) (55,585 ) (20,212 ) 3,828 Total $ (6,356 ) $ 9,810 $ 48,920 Reconciliation of effective income tax 2018 2017 2016 Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate $ 34,605 $ 21,210 $ 57,206 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 1,148 (959 ) 2,012 Foreign dividend repatriation 1,258 276 519 Foreign operations (3,253 ) (9,565 ) (3,386 ) Impact of option valuation 330 (1,381 ) (1,879 ) Interest income not taxable in the U.S. - (626 ) (525 ) Change in valuation allowance 5,213 (3,694 ) (2,219 ) Tax impact of special charges, net - - 173 Research and development tax credit (982 ) (647 ) (2,291 ) Section 199 manufacturing deduction (319 ) - (1,658 ) Royal Adhesives transaction costs - 2,271 - Transition tax 42,007 - - Dividends received deduction (8,484 ) - - Deferred tax rate change (79,488 ) - - Other 1,609 2,925 968 Total income tax expense (benefit) $ (6,356 ) $ 9,810 $ 48,920 Deferred income tax balances at each year-end related to: 2018 2017 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefit costs $ 19,617 $ 36,824 Foreign tax credit carryforward 1,809 27,197 Tax loss carryforwards 27,532 24,096 Other 20,865 20,323 Gross deferred tax assets 69,823 108,440 Less: valuation allowance (14,129 ) (9,273 ) Total net deferred tax assets 55,694 99,167 Deferred tax liability: Depreciation and amortization (242,877 ) (336,260 ) Total deferred tax liability (242,877 ) (336,260 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (187,183 ) $ (237,093 ) The difference between the change in the deferred tax assets in the balance sheet and the deferred tax provision is primarily due to the defined benefit pension plan adjustment recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Valuation allowances principally relate to foreign net operating loss carryforwards where the future potential benefits do not not not Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more-likely-than- not not not not U.S. income taxes have not $636,513 may While non-U.S. operations have been profitable overall, there are cumulative tax losses of $100,389 $51,974 $48,415 2019 2036. $3,022 The U.S. has a foreign tax credit carryforward of $1,809. The table below sets forth the changes to our gross unrecognized tax benefit as a result of uncertain tax positions, excluding accrued interest, for the fiscal years ended December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017. not twelve 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 8,887 $ 4,165 Tax positions related to the current year: Additions 622 613 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 1,625 6,943 Reductions (763 ) (1,585 ) Settlements (15 ) (708 ) Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation (1,936 ) (541 ) Balance at end of year $ 8,420 $ 8,887 Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 1, 2018, $5,320 We report accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. For the year ended December 1, 2018, $571 $1,190 December 1, 2018. December 2, 2017, $111 $626 December 2, 2017. We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in numerous state and foreign jurisdictions. We are no 2012 2012. 2015, December 1, 2012 November 30, 2013. second 2016, 2005 2014.

Note 12 - Financial Instruments

Note 12 - Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 12: Overview As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, and interest rate swaps to manage risks associated with foreign 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 monitors the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. We do not de minimis Cash Flow Hedges Effective October 20, 2017, six $401,200 2021 2022. Effective February 24, 2017, $42,600 2020. Effective October 7, 2015, three $134,736 first 2017, second 2018 third 2019. As of December 1, 2018, $739 two $12,057 December 1, 2018. December 1, 2018 twelve $1,941. December 1, 2018, not not The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of December 1, 2018: Fiscal Year of Expiration Interest Rate Notional Value Fair Value Pay EUR 2019 3.80 % 44,912 (1,190 ) Receive USD 5.0530 % Pay EUR 2020 1.95 % 42,600 (3,591 ) Receive USD 4.3038 % Pay EUR 2021 2.75 % 133,340 2,085 Receive USD 4.9330 % Pay EUR 2022 3.00 % 267,860 3,435 Receive USD 5.1803 % Total $ 488,712 $ 739 On March 26, 2018, $100,000 $2,150,000 October 20, 2017 4.312 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 4.0275%. 6 $28,924 December 1, 2018 $1,450,000 On April 23, 2018, 2.25 2.00 The amounts of pretax gains (losses) recognized in comprehensive income related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are as follows: December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Cross-currency swap contracts $ (4,047 ) $ (6,538 ) $ 68 Interest rate swap contracts $ 25,819 $ 3,060 $ 63 Fair Value Hedges On December 16, 2017 February 24, 2017 October 20, 2017, 6 $168 December 2 2017. On February 14, 2017, $150,000 $300,000 February 14, 2017 1 1.86 6 $8,657 December 1, 2018 $150,000 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 12 As of December 1, 2018, December 3, 2018 November 19, 2019. The amounts of pretax gains (losses) recognized in other (expense) income, net related to derivative instruments not December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 2,776 $ (3,797 ) $ 4,772 Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities in the customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and countries. As of December 1, 2018, no

Note 13 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 13 : Fair Value Measurements Overview Estimates of fair value for financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. The framework defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The framework discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The framework utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three three ● Level 1: ● Level 2: not ● Level 3: Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017, Fair Value Measurements Using: December 1, Description 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 11,436 $ 11,436 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 4,933 - 4,933 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 28,924 - 28,924 - Cross-currency cash flow hedges 739 - 739 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 2,156 $ - $ 2,156 $ - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 8,657 - 8,657 - Fair Value Measurements Using: December 2, Description 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 7,528 $ 7,528 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 600 - 600 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 3,104 - 3,104 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 4,397 $ - $ 4,397 $ - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 2,121 - 2,121 - Cross-currency cash flow hedges 20,136 - 20,136 - Contingent consideration liability 496 - - 496 See Note 6

Note 14 - Commitments and Conti

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 14: Leases The minimum lease payments, related to buildings, equipment and vehicles, that are expected to be made in each of the years indicated based on operating leases in effect at December 1, 2018 Fiscal Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 and Beyond Total Minimum Lease Payments Operating Leases $ 13,141 $ 8,028 $ 5,210 $ 3,950 $ 6,868 $ 37,197 Rent expense for all operating leases, which includes minimum lease payments and other charges such as common area maintenance fees, was $20,620, $15,199 $12,884 2018, 2017 2016, 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 $10,665 $11,380 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017, $4,784 $5,000 December 1, 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: Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended December 1, December 2, December 3, 2018 2017 2016 Lawsuits and claims settled 7 9 14 Settlement amounts $ 390 $ 1,673 $ 1,360 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 281 $ 1,365 $ 884 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 During 2018, 2011 2014 one three 2018 not January 2018, September 2018, not zero $10,000.

Note 15 - Operating Segments

Note 15 - Operating Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 15 : Operating Segments We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. For segment evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, segment operating income is identified as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment. Corporate assets are not For the year ended December 2, 2017, six 2018, five five March 3, 2018: The business components within each operating segment are managed to maximize the results of the overall operating segment rather than the results of any individual business component of the operating segment. Results of individual components of each operating segment are subject to numerous allocations of segment-wide costs that may may not not Reportable operating segment financial information for all periods presented is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Net revenue Americas Adhesives $ 1,099,918 $ 907,765 $ 806,062 EIMEA 738,553 568,658 545,135 Asia Pacific 278,079 264,692 241,827 Construction Adhesives 446,101 260,330 256,346 Engineering Adhesives 478,351 304,598 245,235 Total $ 3,041,002 $ 2,306,043 $ 2,094,605 Inter-segment sales Americas Adhesives $ 18,717 $ 15,943 $ 16,064 EIMEA 19,765 19,153 19,165 Asia Pacific 6,952 6,498 4,716 Segment operating income Americas Adhesives $ 115,363 $ 91,198 $ 121,998 EIMEA 40,060 18,821 40,121 Asia Pacific 17,995 14,826 15,410 Construction Adhesives 32,917 (12,975 ) 3,265 Engineering Adhesives 48,427 16,170 17,390 Total $ 254,762 $ 128,040 $ 198,184 Depreciation and amortization Americas Adhesives $ 39,558 $ 22,999 $ 18,979 EIMEA 32,184 21,071 21,441 Asia Pacific 8,483 8,162 7,484 Construction Adhesives 37,885 18,656 14,977 Engineering Adhesives 27,015 16,427 14,804 Total $ 145,125 $ 87,315 $ 77,685 Total assets 1 Americas Adhesives $ 1,092,622 $ 1,188,027 EIMEA 782,831 837,313 Asia Pacific 272,735 289,191 Construction Adhesives 843,847 867,574 Engineering Adhesives 855,189 880,310 Corporate 328,047 310,828 Total $ 4,175,271 $ 4,373,243 Capital expenditures Americas Adhesives $ 28,983 $ 19,022 EIMEA 16,407 16,110 Asia Pacific 5,005 4,910 Construction Adhesives 4,876 4,369 Engineering Adhesives 2,534 2,484 Corporate 10,458 8,039 Total $ 68,263 $ 54,934 Segment assets include primarily inventory, accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment and other miscellaneous assets. Corporate assets include primarily corporate property, plant and equipment, deferred tax assets, certain investments and other assets. Reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments: 2018 2017 2016 Segment operating income $ 254,762 $ 128,040 $ 198,184 Special charges, net - - 168 Other income (expense), net 1,184 (27,667 ) (9,594 ) Interest expense (110,994 ) (43,701 ) (27,359 ) Interest income 11,774 3,927 2,045 Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 156,726 $ 60,599 $ 163,444 Financial information about geographic areas Net Revenue 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 1,374,147 $ 969,346 $ 869,919 China 343,960 302,009 257,779 Countries with more than 10 percent of total 1,718,107 1,271,355 1,127,698 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 1,322,895 1,034,688 966,907 Total $ 3,041,002 $ 2,306,043 $ 2,094,605 Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 286,639 $ 212,078 $ 202,944 Germany 137,677 149,269 99,229 China 77,861 83,808 83,548 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 134,371 225,039 129,554 Total $ 636,548 $ 670,194 $ 515,275

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Unaud

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	Note 16 : Quarterly Data (unaudited) 2018 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 713,079 $ 789,387 $ 770,107 $ 768,429 Gross profit 187,705 222,385 217,204 209,600 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1 (151,020 ) (145,199 ) (146,069 ) (139,844 ) Net income including non-controlling interests $ 47,667 $ 44,464 $ 37,736 $ 41,365 Basic Income per share $ 0.94 $ 0.88 $ 0.75 $ 0.82 Diluted Income per share $ 0.92 $ 0.86 $ 0.72 $ 0.79 Weighted-average common shares outstanding1 Basic 50,471 50,551 50,632 50,712 Diluted 51,898 51,846 52,138 52,017 2017 2 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 503,323 $ 561,651 $ 562,869 $ 678,200 Gross profit 139,630 146,527 150,125 168,788 Selling, general and administrative expenses (112,915 ) (102,770 ) (110,219 ) (151,126 ) Net income including non-controlling interests $ 15,223 $ 26,167 $ 24,969 $ (6,893 ) Basic Income per share $ 0.30 $ 0.52 $ 0.50 $ (0.14 ) Diluted Income per share $ 0.30 $ 0.51 $ 0.48 $ (0.13 ) Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 Basic 50,243 50,496 50,384 50,356 Diluted 51,460 51,686 51,605 51,724 1 may not 2 1.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of H.B. Fuller Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Investments in affiliated companies in which we exercise significant influence, but which we do not not 20 Our 50 not 2018 2016, not X 1934. December 1, 2018 December 3, 2016 not In fiscal year 2017, X 1934. December 2, 2017 As of December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 102,454 Non-current assets 27,732 Current liabilities 40,173 Non-current liabilities 1,583 For the year ended December 2, 2017 Net revenue $ 171,302 Gross profit 50,607 Net income 17,735 Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to November 30. December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 2018, 2017 2016, five six 53 rd 2016 53
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Goods [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition For shipments made to customers, title generally passes to the customer when all requirements of the sales arrangement have been completed, which is generally at the time of delivery. Revenue from product sales is recorded when title to the product transfers, no Provisions for sales returns are estimated based on historical experience, and are adjusted for known returns, if material. Customer incentive programs (primarily volume purchase rebates) and arrangements such as cooperative advertising, slotting fees and buy-downs are recorded as a reduction of net revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605 50, Customer Payments and Incentives $21,265, $18,158 $16,465 2018, 2017 2016, For certain products, consigned inventory is maintained at customer locations. For this inventory, revenue is recognized in the period that the inventory is consumed. Sales to distributors require a distribution agreement or purchase order. As a normal practice, distributors do not
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cost of Sales Cost of sales includes raw materials, container costs, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, freight costs, and other less significant indirect costs related to the production of our products.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include sales and marketing, research and development, technical and customer service, finance, legal, human resources, general management and similar expenses. SG&A expenses also include the mark to market adjustment related to the contingent consideration liability.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes The income tax provision is computed based on income before income from equity method investments included in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The asset and liability approach is used to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years are applied to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances reduce deferred tax assets when it is not not 11
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Acquisition Accounting As we enter into business combinations, we perform acquisition accounting requirements including the following: ● Identifying the acquirer, ● Determining the acquisition date, ● Recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, and ● Recognizing and measuring goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase We complete valuation procedures and record the resulting fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based upon the valuation of the business enterprise and the tangible and intangible assets acquired. Enterprise value allocation methodology requires management to make assumptions and apply judgment to estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If estimates or assumptions used to complete the enterprise valuation and estimates of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities significantly differed from assumptions made, the resulting difference could materially affect the fair value of net assets. The calculation of the fair value of the tangible assets, including property, plant and equipment, utilizes the cost approach, which computes the cost to replace the asset, less accrued depreciation resulting from physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. The calculation of the fair value of the identified intangible assets are determined using cash flow models following the income approach or a discounted market-based methodology approach. Significant inputs include estimated revenue growth rates, gross margins, operating expenses and estimated attrition, royalty and discount rates. Goodwill is recorded as the difference in the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the purchase price.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restrictions on Cash There were no December 1, 2018. no
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Trade Receivable and Allowances Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not not 4
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories Prior to the fourth 2018, not first 25.7 fourth 2018,
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investments Investments with a value of $5,048 $5,062 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017,
Cost Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cost Method Investments Investments in an entity where we own less than 20% not may not December 1, 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016. $1,669 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated over the useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives range from 20 40 3 20 $285, $306 $752 2018, 2017 2016,
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually as of the end of our third not 2018 no 5
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Intangible Assets Intangible assets include patents, customer lists, technology, trademarks and other intangible assets acquired from independent parties and are amortized on a straight-line basis with estimated useful lives ranging from 3 20
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Our long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of an asset (asset group) may not
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. functional currency entities are translated to U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and the resulting gains and losses arising from the translation of those net assets are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates during the year. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We consider a subsidiary’s sales price drivers, currency denomination of sales transactions and inventory purchases to be the primary indicators in determining a foreign subsidiary’s functional currency. Our subsidiaries in certain European countries have a functional currency different than their local currency. All other foreign subsidiaries, which are located in North America, Europe and Asia, have the same local and functional currency. On December 4, 2016, December 4, 2016 December 3, 2016 not $11,317 December 2, 2017.
Postemployment Benefit Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits We sponsor defined-benefit pension plans in both the U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Also in the U.S., we sponsor other postretirement plans for health care and life insurance benefits. Expenses and liabilities for the pension plans and other postretirement plans are actuarially calculated. These calculations are based on our assumptions related to the discount rate, expected return on assets, projected salary increases, health care cost trend rates and mortality rates. The discount rate assumption is determined using an actuarial yield curve approach, which results in a discount rate that reflects the characteristics of the plan. The approach identifies a broad population of corporate bonds that meet the quality and size criteria for the particular plan. We use this approach rather than a specific index that has a certain set of bonds that may may not 60 40 10
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]	Asset Retirement Obligations We recognize asset retirement obligations (AROs) in the period in which we have an existing legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The ARO is recognized at fair value when the liability is incurred. Upon initial recognition of a liability, that cost is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated useful life of the related asset. We have recognized a liability related to special handling of asbestos related materials in certain facilities for which we have plans or expectation of plans to undertake a major renovation or demolition project that would require the removal of asbestos or have plans or expectation of plans to exit a facility. In addition, we have determined that we have facilities with some level of asbestos that will require abatement action in the future. Once the probability and timeframe of an action are determined, we apply certain assumptions to determine the related liability and asset. These assumptions include the use of inflation rates, the use of credit adjusted risk-free discount rates and the estimation of costs to handle asbestos related materials. The recorded liability is required to be adjusted for changes resulting from the passage of time and/or revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate. The asset retirement obligation liability was $3,646 $2,129 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017,
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Environmental Costs Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not no
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Contingent Consideration Liability Concurrent with a business acquisition, we entered into an agreement that requires us to pay the sellers a certain amount based upon a formula related to the entity’s gross profit in 2018.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Share-based Compensation We have various share-based compensation programs which provide for equity awards, including non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize compensation expense associated with share-based awards based on the fair value on the date of grant, net of the estimated forfeiture rate. Expense is recognized over the requisite service period related to each award, which is the period between the grant date and the earlier of the award’s stated vesting term or the date the employee is eligible for early retirement based on the terms of the plan. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. All of our stock compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 9
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding awards, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. The computations for basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) 2018 2017 2016 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 171,208 $ 59,418 $ 121,663 Weighted-average common shares – basic 50,591 50,370 50,136 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,384 1,249 1,134 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 51,975 51,619 51,270 Basic earnings per share $ 3.38 $ 1.18 $ 2.43 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.29 $ 1.15 $ 2.37 Share-based compensation awards for 1,905,411, 163,140 657,439 2018, 2017 2016,
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Financial Instruments and Derivatives As a part of our ongoing operations, we are exposed to market risks such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage these risks, we may Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. Derivatives consisted primarily of forward currency contracts used to manage foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. For derivative instruments outstanding that were not may The company manages interest expense using a mix of fixed and floating rate debt. To manage exposure to interest rate movements and to reduce borrowing costs, the company may Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income, based on the type of derivative, and whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the current period. We maintain master netting arrangements that allow us to net settle contracts with the same counterparties; we do not not not 12
Purchase of Company Common Stock [Policy Text Block]	Purchase of Company Common Stock Under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, repurchased stock is included in authorized shares, but is not 71,181, 56,230 67,807 2018, 2017 2016,
Change in Accounting Principle [Policy Text Block]	Change in Accounting Principle As described above, in the fourth 2018, December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 For the fiscal years ended: December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Cost of sales $ (1,702,873 ) $ 1,900 $ (1,700,973 ) $ (1,484,802 ) $ (3,981 ) $ (1,488,783 ) Gross profit 603,170 1,900 605,070 609,803 (3,981 ) 605,822 Income taxes (9,086 ) (724 ) (9,810 ) (50,436 ) 1,516 (48,920 ) Net income including non-controlling interests 58,290 1,176 59,466 124,382 (2,465 ) 121,917 Net income attributable to H. B. Fuller 58,242 1,176 59,418 124,128 (2,465 ) 121,663 Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders: Basic $ 1.16 $ 0.02 $ 1.18 $ 2.48 $ (0.05 ) $ 2.43 Diluted 1.13 0.02 1.15 2.42 (0.05 ) 2.37 The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 For the fiscal years ended: December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Net income including non-controlling interests $ 58,290 $ 1,176 $ 59,466 $ 124,382 $ (2,465 ) $ 121,917 Comprehensive income 120,355 1,176 121,531 88,909 (2,465 ) 86,444 Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller 120,316 1,176 121,492 88,683 (2,465 ) 86,218 The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 2, 2017 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Inventories $ 359,505 $ 12,597 $ 372,102 Other liabilities 341,581 4,800 346,381 Retained earnings 1,119,231 7,797 1,127,028 The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 For the fiscal years ended: December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Net income including non-controlling interests $ 58,290 $ 1,176 $ 59,466 $ 124,382 $ (2,465 ) $ 121,917 Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities: Deferred income taxes (20,936 ) (724 ) (21,660 ) 5,344 1,516 6,860 Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Inventories (10,560 ) 1,900 (8,660 ) (3,495 ) (3,981 ) (7,476 )
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	New Accounting Pronouncements In August 2018, No. 2018 15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350 40 may November 29, 2020 first 2019 In August 2018, No. 2018 14, Compensation – Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General (Topic 715 20 one November 28, 2021 fourth 2018. In August 2018, No. 2018 13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820 1 2 3 3 3 November 29, 2020 not In July 2018, No. 2018 11, Leases (Topic 842 not 842 840. not No. 2016 02 No. 2016 02. In July 2018, No. 2018 10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, No. 2016 02. No. 2016 02 In February 2018, No. 2018 02, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220 740, December 1, 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 10. 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 2018. 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 2018, No. 2018 19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, 842, Leases No. 2016 13 No. 2016 13. November 29, 2020. In March 2016, No. 2016 09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718 first 2018. $1,047 December 1, 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 2018, No. 2018 20, Leases (Topic 842 2016 02. 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. no not

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_2

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]	As of December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 102,454 Non-current assets 27,732 Current liabilities 40,173 Non-current liabilities 1,583 For the year ended December 2, 2017 Net revenue $ 171,302 Gross profit 50,607 Net income 17,735
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	(in thousands, except per share data) 2018 2017 2016 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 171,208 $ 59,418 $ 121,663 Weighted-average common shares – basic 50,591 50,370 50,136 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,384 1,249 1,134 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 51,975 51,619 51,270 Basic earnings per share $ 3.38 $ 1.18 $ 2.43 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.29 $ 1.15 $ 2.37
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]	For the fiscal years ended: December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Cost of sales $ (1,702,873 ) $ 1,900 $ (1,700,973 ) $ (1,484,802 ) $ (3,981 ) $ (1,488,783 ) Gross profit 603,170 1,900 605,070 609,803 (3,981 ) 605,822 Income taxes (9,086 ) (724 ) (9,810 ) (50,436 ) 1,516 (48,920 ) Net income including non-controlling interests 58,290 1,176 59,466 124,382 (2,465 ) 121,917 Net income attributable to H. B. Fuller 58,242 1,176 59,418 124,128 (2,465 ) 121,663 Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders: Basic $ 1.16 $ 0.02 $ 1.18 $ 2.48 $ (0.05 ) $ 2.43 Diluted 1.13 0.02 1.15 2.42 (0.05 ) 2.37 For the fiscal years ended: December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Net income including non-controlling interests $ 58,290 $ 1,176 $ 59,466 $ 124,382 $ (2,465 ) $ 121,917 Comprehensive income 120,355 1,176 121,531 88,909 (2,465 ) 86,444 Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller 120,316 1,176 121,492 88,683 (2,465 ) 86,218 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Inventories $ 359,505 $ 12,597 $ 372,102 Other liabilities 341,581 4,800 346,381 Retained earnings 1,119,231 7,797 1,127,028 For the fiscal years ended: December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted As reported Impact of change to weighted- average cost As adjusted Net income including non-controlling interests $ 58,290 $ 1,176 $ 59,466 $ 124,382 $ (2,465 ) $ 121,917 Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities: Deferred income taxes (20,936 ) (724 ) (21,660 ) 5,344 1,516 6,860 Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Inventories (10,560 ) 1,900 (8,660 ) (3,495 ) (3,981 ) (7,476 )

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Preliminary Valuation December 2, 2017 Fair Value Adjustments Final Valuation December 1, 2018 Current assets $ 17,877 $ (1,740 ) $ 16,137 Property, plant and equipment 7,308 739 8,047 Goodwill 23,282 (1,881 ) 21,401 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 ) (1,509 ) (14,274 ) Other liabilities (14,210 ) 502 (13,708 ) Total purchase price $ 44,682 $ (4,337 ) $ 40,345 Preliminary Valuation December 2, 2017 Adjustments Final Valuation December 1, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 64,904 $ 992 $ 65,896 Inventory 93,680 (195 ) 93,485 Other current assets 58,508 789 59,297 Property, plant and equipment 126,192 (7,409 ) 118,783 Goodwill 866,013 1,730 867,743 Other intangibles Developed technology 59,800 (100 ) 59,700 Customer relationships 645,300 19,400 664,700 Trademarks/trade names 53,600 22,600 31,000 Other assets 1,443 (43 ) 1,400 Accounts payable (40,211 ) 1,452 (38,759 ) Other current liabilities (37,261 ) 3,778 (33,483 ) Other liabilities (269,240 ) (183 ) (269,423 ) Total purchase price $ 1,622,728 $ (2,389 ) $ 1,620,339 Preliminary Valuation Purchase Price and Fair Value Final Valuation March 4, 2017 Adjustments December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,729 $ 115 $ 13,844 Property, plant and equipment 10,516 (1,875 ) 8,641 Goodwill 60,313 (487 ) 59,826 Other intangibles Customer relationships 33,300 12,000 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 13,600 (9,200 ) 4,400 Current liabilities (8,153 ) (309 ) (8,462 ) Total purchase price $ 123,305 $ 244 $ 123,549
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Net revenue $ 2,886,762 $ 2,716,713 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 123,618 127,802 Pro forma earnings per share: Basic 2.45 2.55 Diluted 2.39 2.49

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Cost of sales $ 5,699 $ 9,764 Selling, general and administrative 3,182 8,267 $ 8,881 $ 18,031
Schedule of Restructuring Charges by Segment [Table Text Block]	December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 1,601 $ 2,178 EIMEA 2,842 7,214 Asia Pacific 10 1,996 Construction Adhesives 3,706 5,895 Engineering Adhesives 722 748 $ 8,881 $ 18,031
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total Balance at December 3, 2016 $ - $ - $ - $ - Expense incurred 10,266 5,394 2,371 18,031 Non-cash charges - (4,291 ) - (4,291 ) Cash payments (9,210 ) (1,103 ) (2,351 ) (12,664 ) Foreign currency translation 430 - - 430 Balance at end December 2, 2017 $ 1,486 $ - $ 20 $ 1,506 Expense incurred 6,223 2,353 305 8,881 Non-cash charges - (1,666 ) - (1,666 ) Cash payments (3,395 ) (687 ) (325 ) (4,407 ) Foreign currency translation (58 ) - - (58 ) Balance at end December 1, 2018 $ 4,256 $ - $ - $ 4,256

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_2

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income Statement Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	2018 2017 2016 Foreign currency transaction losses, net $ (4,450 ) $ (2,411 ) $ (9,510 ) Gain (loss) on disposal of fixed assets 2,177 22 (796 ) Other, net 1 3,457 (25,278 ) 712 Total other income (expense), net $ 1,184 $ (27,667 ) $ (9,594 ) Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses) $ 35,534 $ 30,072 $ 28,614
Schedule of Balance Sheet Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Inventories 2018 2017 Raw materials $ 169,228 $ 174,093 Finished goods 186,335 198,009 Total inventories $ 355,563 $ 372,102 Other current assets Other receivables $ 26,542 $ 24,304 Prepaid income taxes 31,899 41,105 Prepaid taxes other than income taxes 16,718 20,852 Prepaid expenses 19,161 29,521 Assets held for sale 1,337 1,607 Total other current assets $ 95,657 $ 117,389 Property, plant and equipment Land $ 79,745 $ 79,993 Buildings and improvements 369,072 364,048 Machinery and equipment 815,084 787,844 Construction in progress 39,689 56,402 Total, at cost 1,303,590 1,288,287 Accumulated depreciation (667,041 ) (618,093 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 636,549 $ 670,194 Other assets Investments and company owned life insurance $ 8,596 $ 8,602 Equity method investments 51,454 48,962 Cost method investments 1,669 1,669 Long-term deferred income taxes 27,112 43,422 Prepaid pension costs 37,881 30,145 Prepaid postretirement other than pension 48,872 39,163 Other long-term receivables 46,755 18,577 Other long-term assets 15,329 16,444 Total other assets $ 237,668 $ 206,984 Other accrued expenses Taxes other than income taxes $ 16,592 $ 18,753 Miscellaneous services 7,694 13,565 Customer rebates 10,082 10,114 Interest 5,996 6,766 Insurance 401 5,668 Product liability 1,249 961 Contingent consideration liability 3,610 - Accrued expenses 30,164 28,398 Total other accrued expenses $ 75,788 $ 84,225 Other liabilities Asset retirement obligations $ 3,646 $ 2,129 Long-term deferred income taxes 214,295 280,515 Long-term deferred compensation 5,974 5,424 Postretirement other than pension 2,603 2,992 Contingent consideration liability - 496 Environmental liabilities 5,183 11,380 Other long-term liabilities 33,067 43,445 Total other liabilities $ 264,768 $ 346,381
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	2018 2017 2016 Balance at beginning of year $ 11,670 $ 12,310 $ 11,893 Charged to expenses and other adjustments 6,444 744 2,455 Write-offs (2,187 ) (1,546 ) (1,758 ) Foreign currency translation effect (1,911 ) 162 (280 ) Balance at end of year $ 14,046 $ 11,670 $ 12,310
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	December 1, 2018 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 171,208 $ 24 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (71,222 ) - (71,222 ) (16 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² (3,671 ) 701 (2,970 ) - Interest rate swap³ 25,819 (6,048 ) 19,771 - Other cash flow hedges³ (4,047 ) (2,688 ) (6,735 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (53,121 ) $ (8,035 ) (61,156 ) (16 ) Comprehensive income $ 110,052 $ 8 December 2, 2017 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 59,418 $ 48 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ 29,297 - 29,297 (9 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 51,282 (16,352 ) 34,930 - Interest rate swap³ 3,060 (1,166 ) 1,894 - Other cash flow hedges³ (6,538 ) 2,491 (4,047 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 77,101 $ (15,027 ) 62,074 (9 ) Comprehensive income $ 121,492 $ 39 December 3, 2016 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 121,663 $ 254 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (33,827 ) - (33,827 ) (28 ) Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 576 (2,277 ) (1,701 ) - Interest rate swap³ 63 (22 ) 41 - Other cash flow hedges³ 68 (26 ) 42 - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (33,120 ) $ (2,325 ) (35,445 ) (28 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 86,218 $ 226
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	December 1, 2018 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (127,398 ) $ (127,307 ) $ (91 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,231) 21,693 21,693 - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $588 (12,057 ) (12,057 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $75,083 (144,140 ) (144,140 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (280,243 ) $ (280,152 ) $ (91 ) December 2, 2017 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (56,159 ) $ (56,084 ) $ (75 ) 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 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $74,382 (141,171 ) (141,171 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (200,730 ) (200,655 ) (75 ) December 3, 2016 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (85,447 ) $ (85,381 ) $ (66 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($17) 28 28 - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $785 (1,275 ) (1,275 ) - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $90,734 (176,101 ) (176,101 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (262,795 ) $ (262,729 ) $ (66 )

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_2

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
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Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 1,336,684 $ 366,248 Adecol acquisition (1,881 ) 23,282 Royal Adhesives acquisition 1,730 866,013 Wisdom acquisition - 59,826 Foreign currency translation effect (31,362 ) 21,315 Balance at end of year $ 1,305,171 $ 1,336,684
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology and Patents Customer Relationships Tradenames All Other Total As of December 1, 2018 Original cost $ 118,930 $ 953,929 $ 65,975 $ 33,550 $ 1,172,384 Accumulated amortization (41,503 ) (175,318 ) (21,573 ) (26,332 ) (264,726 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 77,427 $ 778,611 $ 44,402 $ 7,218 $ 907,658 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 12 17 14 9 17 As of December 2, 2017 Original cost $ 132,495 $ 968,060 $ 76,159 $ 34,417 $ 1,211,131 Accumulated amortization (27,478 ) (144,964 ) (14,688 ) (22,729 ) (209,859 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 105,017 $ 823,096 $ 61,471 $ 11,688 $ 1,001,272 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 12 18 14 9 17
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 75,938 $ 71,751 $ 70,360 $ 69,042 $ 66,465 $ 554,096
Operating Segments [Member]
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Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	2018 2017 Americas Adhesives $ 370,443 $ 373,328 EIMEA 184,714 177,464 Asia Pacific 21,428 21,514 Construction Adhesives 309,924 324,860 Engineering Adhesives 418,662 439,518 Total $ 1,305,171 $ 1,336,684

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-_2

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt Weighted-Average Interest Rate at December 1, 2018 Fiscal Year Maturity Date Balance at December 1, 2018 Balance at December 2, 2017 Revolving credit facility 4.35% 2022 $ - $ - Term Loan B 1 4.18% 2024 1,964,250 2,150,000 Public Notes 2 4.11% 2027 300,000 300,000 Other, including debt issuance costs and discount (31,493 ) (29,558 ) Total debt $ 2,232,757 $ 2,420,442 Less: current maturities (91,225 ) (21,515 ) Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 2,141,532 $ 2,398,927
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Thereafter Long-term debt obligations $ 91,225 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 21,500 $ 2,087,025
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]	Committed Drawn Unused Revolving credit facility $ 400,000 $ - $ 393,955

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	Common Shares Outstanding 2018 2017 2016 Beginning balance 50,388,839 50,141,343 50,074,310 Stock options exercised 198,849 514,064 593,891 Shares swapped for stock option exercises - - (71,659 ) Deferred compensation paid 7,152 24,048 7,235 Restricted units vested 209,137 140,614 105,552 Shares withheld for taxes (71,181 ) (56,230 ) (67,807 ) Restricted shares forfeited - - (179 ) Shares repurchased under repurchase program - (375,000 ) (500,000 ) Ending balance 50,732,796 50,388,839 50,141,343

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_2

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 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]	2018 2017 2016 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 23.31 % 24.17 % 28.95 % Expected volatility range 23.18% - 23.58 % 23.48% - 24.88 % 24.86% - 29.23 % Risk-free interest rate 2.38% - 2.95 % 1.80% - 1.99 % 0.96% - 1.44 % Weighted-average expected dividend 1.14 % 1.07 % 1.54 % Expected dividend yield range 1.12% - 1.24 % 1.02% - 1.16 % 1.20% - 1.56 % Weighted-average fair value of grants $ 11.38 $ 11.49 $ 7.75
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at November 28, 2015 2,912,073 $ 30.37 Granted 853,516 33.98 Exercised (593,891 ) 24.38 Forfeited or cancelled (185,217 ) 39.91 Outstanding at December 3, 2016 2,986,481 $ 34.92 Granted 1,493,133 53.97 Exercised (514,064 ) 34.51 Forfeited or cancelled (104,786 ) 37.20 Outstanding at December 2, 2017 3,860,764 $ 42.28 Granted 818,537 53.06 Exercised (198,849 ) 31.37 Forfeited or cancelled (14,346 ) 48.62 Outstanding at December 1, 2018 4,466,106 $ 44.72
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Shares Total Value (in Years) Nonvested at November 28, 2015 237,013 110,160 347,173 $ 42.17 0.8 Granted 253,515 - 253,515 35.40 1.3 Vested (104,828 ) (73,028 ) (177,856 ) 41.91 - Forfeited (32,956 ) (179 ) (33,135 ) 38.40 1.5 Nonvested at December 3, 2016 352,744 36,953 389,697 $ 38.36 1.0 Granted 287,684 - 287,684 50.05 1.2 Vested (156,152 ) (36,953 ) (193,105 ) 39.92 - Forfeited (22,035 ) - (22,035 ) 39.67 1.1 Nonvested at December 2, 2017 462,241 - 462,241 $ 44.80 1.0 Granted 165,909 - 165,909 45.92 2.2 Vested (209,137 ) - (209,137 ) 40.38 - Forfeited (4,660 ) - (4,660 ) 47.27 1.1 Nonvested at December 1, 2018 414,353 - 414,353 $ 47.45 1.0
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table Text Block]	Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding November 28, 2015 380,170 45,906 426,076 Participant contributions 23,900 4,908 28,808 Company match contributions 1 20,576 491 21,067 Payouts (327 ) (10,189 ) (10,516 ) Units outstanding December 3, 2016 424,319 41,116 465,435 Participant contributions 16,051 5,567 21,618 Company match contributions 1 17,343 557 17,900 Payouts (14,143 ) (15,634 ) (29,777 ) Units outstanding December 2, 2017 443,570 31,606 475,176 Participant contributions 16,164 7,589 23,753 Company match contributions 1 20,053 759 20,812 Payouts - (10,219 ) (10,219 ) Units outstanding December 1, 2018 479,787 29,735 509,522

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_2

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Change in projected benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 379,359 $ 362,213 $ 223,982 $ 202,176 $ 43,325 $ 42,721 Service cost 56 111 2,311 2,125 173 208 Interest cost 12,251 15,836 4,671 4,709 1,484 1,593 Participant contributions - - - - 330 200 Plan amendments - - 1,600 - - - Actuarial (gain)/loss 1 (33,052 ) 14,405 (3,377 ) (6,636 ) (5,225 ) 2,078 Special termination benefits - 6,518 - 12,156 - - Settlement payments - - - (62 ) - - Benefits paid (21,725 ) (19,724 ) (10,059 ) (8,495 ) (3,245 ) (3,475 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (11,053 ) 18,009 - - Benefit obligation at end of year 336,889 379,359 208,075 223,982 36,842 43,325 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 378,099 331,505 187,708 163,322 79,300 66,640 Acquisition - 4,605 - - - - Actual return on plan assets (11,768 ) 60,176 (1,240 ) 16,889 4,058 14,631 Employer contributions 1,854 1,537 2,237 1,863 2,467 1,304 Participant contributions - - - - 330 200 Other - - - (272 ) - - Benefits paid 2 (21,725 ) (19,724 ) (10,059 ) (8,223 ) (3,245 ) (3,475 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (9,191 ) 14,129 - - Fair value of plan assets at end of year 346,460 378,099 169,455 187,708 82,910 79,300 Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end $ 9,571 $ (1,260 ) $ (38,620 ) $ (36,274 ) $ 46,068 $ 35,975
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that have not been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Unrecognized actuarial loss $ 130,661 $ 131,643 $ 69,762 $ 67,344 $ 3,430 $ 5,877 Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit) 4 32 1,520 (4 ) - - Ending balance $ 130,665 $ 131,675 $ 71,282 $ 67,340 $ 3,430 $ 5,877
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Statement of financial position as of fiscal year-end Non-current assets $ 28,396 $ 19,520 $ 9,467 $ 10,912 $ 48,872 $ 39,163 Accrued benefit cost Current liabilities (1,493 ) (1,501 ) (2,077 ) (1,879 ) (201 ) (210 ) Non-current liabilities (17,332 ) (19,279 ) (46,010 ) (45,307 ) (2,603 ) (2,978 ) Ending balance $ 9,571 $ (1,260 ) $ (38,620 ) $ (36,274 ) $ 46,068 $ 35,975
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2018 2017 2018 2017 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 23,289 $ 25,349 $ 115,725 $ 120,459 Fair value of plan assets 4,514 4,669 75,397 82,631 Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2018 2017 2018 2017 Projected benefit obligation $ 23,338 $ 25,449 $ 123,484 $ 137,618 Fair value of plan assets 4,514 4,669 75,397 90,434
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Employer contributions 2018 $ - $ 248 $ 2,000 Expected benefit payments 2019 $ 20,723 $ 8,420 $ 3,030 2020 20,757 8,227 3,011 2021 21,067 8,727 2,990 2022 21,418 8,806 2,958 2023 21,844 8,755 2,913 2024-2028 109,746 45,783 13,362
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit) 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 56 $ 111 $ 110 $ 2,311 $ 2,125 $ 2,016 $ 173 $ 208 $ 342 Interest cost 12,251 15,836 15,360 4,671 4,709 5,465 1,484 1,593 1,956 Expected return on assets (26,167 ) (25,458 ) (24,776 ) (11,105 ) (9,853 ) (9,919 ) (6,896 ) (5,788 ) (5,470 ) Amortization: Prior service cost (benefit) 29 29 29 (4 ) (4 ) (3 ) - - (41 ) Actuarial loss 5,904 5,905 5,271 2,901 3,492 3,106 60 1,010 2,169 Curtailment loss - - - - - 19 - - - Settlement charge - - - - 16 135 - - - Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (7,927 ) $ (3,577 ) $ (4,006 ) $ (1,226 ) $ 485 $ 819 $ (5,179 ) $ (2,977 ) $ (1,044 )
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other Weighted-average assumptions used to U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits determine benefit obligations 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 4.50 % 3.72 % 4.08 % 2.29 % 2.12 % 2.31 % 4.37 % 3.54 % 3.85 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.75 % 1.71 % 1.47 % N/A N/A N/A Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net costs for years ended 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 3.72 % 4.08 % 4.28 % 2.10 % 2.15 % 2.83 % 3.54 % 3.85 % 4.02 % Expected return on plan assets 7.75 % 7.75 % 7.75 % 6.20 % 6.21 % 6.20 % 8.75 % 8.75 % 8.75 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.75 % 1.47 % 1.58 % N/A N/A N/A
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	Assumed health care trend rates 2018 2017 2016 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.25 % 6.50 % 6.75 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 0.25 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2024 2024 2023
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans Other Postretirement Plans Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Target Percentage of Plan Assets at Year-End Asset Category 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2017 Equities 60.0 % 59.5 % 63.3 % 49.0 % 50.8 % 51.5 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Fixed income 40.0 % 40.0 % 37.6 % 51.0 % 48.7 % 47.9 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 100.0 % 99.4 % 99.5 % Cash 0.0 % 0.5 % (0.9 )% 0.0 % 0.5 % 0.6 % 0.0 % 0.6 % 0.5 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	December 1, 2018 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 121,086 $ 85,007 $ - $ 206,094 Fixed income 33,892 104,484 266 138,642 Cash 1,222 148 - 1,370 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 156,200 189,639 266 346,105 Other investments measured at NAV 1 354 Total $ 156,200 $ 189,639 $ 266 $ 346,460 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 30,123 $ 1,073 $ - $ 31,196 Fixed income 44,158 6,394 662 51,214 Cash 450 - - 450 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 74,731 7,467 662 82,860 Other investments measured at NAV 1 86,595 Total $ 74,731 $ 7,467 $ 662 $ 169,455 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 82,446 $ 82,446 Cash 464 - - 464 Total $ 464 $ - $ 82,446 $ 82,910 December 2, 2017 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 144,124 $ 95,542 $ - $ 239,666 Fixed income 42,310 99,252 291 141,853 Cash (3,893 ) 126 - (3,767 ) Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 182,541 194,920 291 377,752 Other investments measured at NAV 1 347 Total $ 182,541 $ 194,920 $ 291 $ 378,099 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 35,118 $ 1,185 $ - $ 36,303 Fixed income 46,725 6,618 660 54,003 Cash 549 - - 549 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 82,392 7,803 660 90,855 Other investments measured at NAV 1 96,853 Total $ 82,392 $ 7,803 $ 660 $ 187,708 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 78,894 $ 78,894 Cash 406 - - 406 Total $ 406 $ - $ 78,894 $ 79,300
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Fixed Income U.S. Pension Plans 2018 2017 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 291 $ 320 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (25 ) (29 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 266 $ 291 Fixed Income Non-U.S. Pension Plans 2018 2017 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 660 $ 569 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 30 21 Net gains 6 3 Currency change effect (34 ) 67 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 662 $ 660 Insurance Other Postretirement Benefits 2018 2017 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 78,894 $ 66,064 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 (422 ) (1,073 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (671 ) (570 ) Net gains 4,645 14,473 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 82,446 $ 78,894

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 19,388 $ (33,273 ) $ 72,218 Non-U.S. 137,338 93,872 91,226 Total $ 156,726 $ 60,599 $ 163,444
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit) 2018 2017 2016 Current: U.S. federal $ 9,652 $ 444 $ 14,515 State 1,597 21 2,789 Non-U.S. 37,980 29,557 27,788 49,229 30,022 45,092 Deferred: U.S. federal (50,115 ) (7,653 ) 5,051 State (197 ) (1,414 ) 979 Non-U.S. (5,273 ) (11,145 ) (2,202 ) (55,585 ) (20,212 ) 3,828 Total $ (6,356 ) $ 9,810 $ 48,920
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Reconciliation of effective income tax 2018 2017 2016 Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate $ 34,605 $ 21,210 $ 57,206 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 1,148 (959 ) 2,012 Foreign dividend repatriation 1,258 276 519 Foreign operations (3,253 ) (9,565 ) (3,386 ) Impact of option valuation 330 (1,381 ) (1,879 ) Interest income not taxable in the U.S. - (626 ) (525 ) Change in valuation allowance 5,213 (3,694 ) (2,219 ) Tax impact of special charges, net - - 173 Research and development tax credit (982 ) (647 ) (2,291 ) Section 199 manufacturing deduction (319 ) - (1,658 ) Royal Adhesives transaction costs - 2,271 - Transition tax 42,007 - - Dividends received deduction (8,484 ) - - Deferred tax rate change (79,488 ) - - Other 1,609 2,925 968 Total income tax expense (benefit) $ (6,356 ) $ 9,810 $ 48,920
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred income tax balances at each year-end related to: 2018 2017 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefit costs $ 19,617 $ 36,824 Foreign tax credit carryforward 1,809 27,197 Tax loss carryforwards 27,532 24,096 Other 20,865 20,323 Gross deferred tax assets 69,823 108,440 Less: valuation allowance (14,129 ) (9,273 ) Total net deferred tax assets 55,694 99,167 Deferred tax liability: Depreciation and amortization (242,877 ) (336,260 ) Total deferred tax liability (242,877 ) (336,260 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (187,183 ) $ (237,093 )
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 8,887 $ 4,165 Tax positions related to the current year: Additions 622 613 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 1,625 6,943 Reductions (763 ) (1,585 ) Settlements (15 ) (708 ) Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation (1,936 ) (541 ) Balance at end of year $ 8,420 $ 8,887

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen_2

Note 12 - Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 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 2019 3.80 % 44,912 (1,190 ) Receive USD 5.0530 % Pay EUR 2020 1.95 % 42,600 (3,591 ) Receive USD 4.3038 % Pay EUR 2021 2.75 % 133,340 2,085 Receive USD 4.9330 % Pay EUR 2022 3.00 % 267,860 3,435 Receive USD 5.1803 % Total $ 488,712 $ 739
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Cross-currency swap contracts $ (4,047 ) $ (6,538 ) $ 68 Interest rate swap contracts $ 25,819 $ 3,060 $ 63 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 December 3, 2016 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 2,776 $ (3,797 ) $ 4,772

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurem_2

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements Using: December 1, Description 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 11,436 $ 11,436 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 4,933 - 4,933 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 28,924 - 28,924 - Cross-currency cash flow hedges 739 - 739 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 2,156 $ - $ 2,156 $ - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 8,657 - 8,657 - Fair Value Measurements Using: December 2, Description 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 7,528 $ 7,528 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 600 - 600 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 3,104 - 3,104 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 4,397 $ - $ 4,397 $ - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 2,121 - 2,121 - Cross-currency cash flow hedges 20,136 - 20,136 - Contingent consideration liability 496 - - 496

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 and Beyond Total Minimum Lease Payments Operating Leases $ 13,141 $ 8,028 $ 5,210 $ 3,950 $ 6,868 $ 37,197
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]	Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended December 1, December 2, December 3, 2018 2017 2016 Lawsuits and claims settled 7 9 14 Settlement amounts $ 390 $ 1,673 $ 1,360 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 281 $ 1,365 $ 884

Note 15 - Operating Segments (T

Note 15 - Operating Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	2018 2017 2016 Net revenue Americas Adhesives $ 1,099,918 $ 907,765 $ 806,062 EIMEA 738,553 568,658 545,135 Asia Pacific 278,079 264,692 241,827 Construction Adhesives 446,101 260,330 256,346 Engineering Adhesives 478,351 304,598 245,235 Total $ 3,041,002 $ 2,306,043 $ 2,094,605 Inter-segment sales Americas Adhesives $ 18,717 $ 15,943 $ 16,064 EIMEA 19,765 19,153 19,165 Asia Pacific 6,952 6,498 4,716 Segment operating income Americas Adhesives $ 115,363 $ 91,198 $ 121,998 EIMEA 40,060 18,821 40,121 Asia Pacific 17,995 14,826 15,410 Construction Adhesives 32,917 (12,975 ) 3,265 Engineering Adhesives 48,427 16,170 17,390 Total $ 254,762 $ 128,040 $ 198,184 Depreciation and amortization Americas Adhesives $ 39,558 $ 22,999 $ 18,979 EIMEA 32,184 21,071 21,441 Asia Pacific 8,483 8,162 7,484 Construction Adhesives 37,885 18,656 14,977 Engineering Adhesives 27,015 16,427 14,804 Total $ 145,125 $ 87,315 $ 77,685 Total assets 1 Americas Adhesives $ 1,092,622 $ 1,188,027 EIMEA 782,831 837,313 Asia Pacific 272,735 289,191 Construction Adhesives 843,847 867,574 Engineering Adhesives 855,189 880,310 Corporate 328,047 310,828 Total $ 4,175,271 $ 4,373,243 Capital expenditures Americas Adhesives $ 28,983 $ 19,022 EIMEA 16,407 16,110 Asia Pacific 5,005 4,910 Construction Adhesives 4,876 4,369 Engineering Adhesives 2,534 2,484 Corporate 10,458 8,039 Total $ 68,263 $ 54,934
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	2018 2017 2016 Segment operating income $ 254,762 $ 128,040 $ 198,184 Special charges, net - - 168 Other income (expense), net 1,184 (27,667 ) (9,594 ) Interest expense (110,994 ) (43,701 ) (27,359 ) Interest income 11,774 3,927 2,045 Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 156,726 $ 60,599 $ 163,444
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	Net Revenue 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 1,374,147 $ 969,346 $ 869,919 China 343,960 302,009 257,779 Countries with more than 10 percent of total 1,718,107 1,271,355 1,127,698 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 1,322,895 1,034,688 966,907 Total $ 3,041,002 $ 2,306,043 $ 2,094,605 Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 286,639 $ 212,078 $ 202,944 Germany 137,677 149,269 99,229 China 77,861 83,808 83,548 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 134,371 225,039 129,554 Total $ 636,548 $ 670,194 $ 515,275

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Una_2

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018
Notes Tables
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	2018 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 713,079 $ 789,387 $ 770,107 $ 768,429 Gross profit 187,705 222,385 217,204 209,600 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1 (151,020 ) (145,199 ) (146,069 ) (139,844 ) Net income including non-controlling interests $ 47,667 $ 44,464 $ 37,736 $ 41,365 Basic Income per share $ 0.94 $ 0.88 $ 0.75 $ 0.82 Diluted Income per share $ 0.92 $ 0.86 $ 0.72 $ 0.79 Weighted-average common shares outstanding1 Basic 50,471 50,551 50,632 50,712 Diluted 51,898 51,846 52,138 52,017 2017 2 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 503,323 $ 561,651 $ 562,869 $ 678,200 Gross profit 139,630 146,527 150,125 168,788 Selling, general and administrative expenses (112,915 ) (102,770 ) (110,219 ) (151,126 ) Net income including non-controlling interests $ 15,223 $ 26,167 $ 24,969 $ (6,893 ) Basic Income per share $ 0.30 $ 0.52 $ 0.50 $ (0.14 ) Diluted Income per share $ 0.30 $ 0.51 $ 0.48 $ (0.13 ) Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 Basic 50,243 50,496 50,384 50,356 Diluted 51,460 51,686 51,605 51,724

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_3

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 03, 2018	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates		37
Number of Operating Segments		5
Rebates		$ 21,265,000	$ 18,158,000	$ 16,465,000
Percentage of LIFO Inventory		25.70%
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance		$ 5,048,000	5,062,000
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment		0	0	0
Cost Method Investments		1,669,000	1,669,000
Interest Costs Capitalized		$ 285,000	$ 306,000	$ 752,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		17 years	17 years
Cumulative Transalation Adjustment Due to Change in Functional Currency		$ 11,317
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent, Total		$ 3,646,000	$ 2,129,000
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		1,905,411	163,140	657,439
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation		71,181	56,230	67,807
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total		$ (6,356,000)	$ 9,810,000	$ 48,920,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total		1,047,000
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification of Tax Effects From AOCI		(18,341,000)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Reclassification of Tax Effects From AOCI		$ 18,341,000
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] | AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification of Tax Effects From AOCI	$ (18,341,000)
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]
Reclassification of Tax Effects From AOCI	$ 18,341,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage		60.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage		40.00%
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		3 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		20 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		20 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		40 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		3 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		20 years
Sekisui Fuller Company Ltd [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		50.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Americas Adhesives [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		36.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | EIMEA [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		24.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		9.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Construction Adhesives [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		15.00%
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		16.00%

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_4

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

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_5

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	[1]	Sep. 01, 2018	[1]	Jun. 02, 2018	[1]	Mar. 03, 2018	[1]	Dec. 02, 2017	[1],[2]	Sep. 02, 2017	[1],[2]	Jun. 03, 2017	[1],[2]	Mar. 04, 2017	[1],[2]	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller																	$ 171,208	$ 59,418	$ 121,663
Weighted-average common shares – basic (in shares)	50,712		50,632		50,551		50,471		50,356		50,384		50,496		50,243		50,591	50,370	50,136
Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans (in shares)																	1,384	1,249	1,134
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted (in shares)	52,017		52,138		51,846		51,898		51,724		51,605		51,686		51,460		51,975	51,619	51,270
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)																	$ 3.38	$ 1.18	$ 2.43
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)																	$ 3.29	$ 1.15	$ 2.37
[1]	Amounts have been adjusted retrospectively for the change in accounting principle as discussed in Note 1.
[2]	Quarterly income per share amounts may not equal full year amounts due to rounding.

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_6

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Adjustments to Consolidated Financial Statement due to Change in Inventory Method (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018		Sep. 01, 2018	[1]	Jun. 02, 2018	[1]	Mar. 03, 2018	[1]	Dec. 02, 2017		Sep. 02, 2017	[1]	Jun. 03, 2017	[1]	Mar. 04, 2017	[1]	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017		Dec. 03, 2016
Cost of sales																	$ (2,204,108)	$ (1,700,973)		$ (1,488,783)
Gross profit	$ 209,600	[1]	$ 217,204		$ 222,385		$ 187,705		$ 168,788	[1]	$ 150,125		$ 146,527		$ 139,630		836,894	605,070		605,822
Income taxes																	6,356	(9,810)		(48,920)
Net income including non-controlling interests	41,365	[1]	$ 37,736		$ 44,464		$ 47,667		(6,893)	[1]	$ 24,969		$ 26,167		$ 15,223		171,232	59,466		121,917
Net income including non-controlling interests, net																	$ 171,208	$ 59,418		$ 121,663
Basic (in dollars per share)																	$ 3.38	$ 1.18		$ 2.43
Diluted (in dollars per share)																	$ 3.29	$ 1.15		$ 2.37
Comprehensive income																	$ 110,060	$ 121,531	[2]	$ 86,444	[2]
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller																	110,052	121,492		86,218
Inventories	355,563								372,102								355,563	372,102
Other liabilities	264,768								346,381								264,768	346,381
Retained earnings	$ 1,285,246								1,127,028								1,285,246	1,127,028
Deferred income taxes																	(55,585)	(20,212)		3,828
Inventories																	$ (17,068)	(8,660)		(7,476)
Previously Reported [Member]
Cost of sales																		(1,702,873)		(1,484,802)
Gross profit																		603,170		609,803
Income taxes																		(9,086)		(50,436)
Net income including non-controlling interests																		58,290		124,382
Net income including non-controlling interests, net																		$ 58,242		$ 124,128
Basic (in dollars per share)																		$ 1.16		$ 2.48
Diluted (in dollars per share)																		$ 1.13		$ 2.42
Comprehensive income																		$ 120,355		$ 88,909
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller																		120,316		88,683
Inventories									359,505									359,505
Other liabilities									341,581									341,581
Retained earnings									1,119,231									1,119,231
Deferred income taxes																		(20,936)		5,344
Inventories																		(10,560)		(3,495)
Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Change in Inventory Accounting Method from LIFO to Weighted-Average Cost [Member]
Cost of sales																		1,900		(3,981)
Gross profit																		1,900		(3,981)
Income taxes																		(724)		1,516
Net income including non-controlling interests																		1,176		(2,465)
Net income including non-controlling interests, net																		$ 1,176		$ (2,465)
Basic (in dollars per share)																		$ 0.02		$ (0.05)
Diluted (in dollars per share)																		$ 0.02		$ (0.05)
Comprehensive income																		$ 1,176		$ (2,465)
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller																		1,176		(2,465)
Inventories									12,597									12,597
Other liabilities									4,800									4,800
Retained earnings									$ 7,797									7,797
Deferred income taxes																		(724)		1,516
Inventories																		$ 1,900		$ (3,981)
[1]	Amounts have been adjusted retrospectively for the change in accounting principle as discussed in Note 1.
[2]	The Consolidated Statements of Total Equity have been adjusted to reflect retrospectively the change in method of valuing certain inventories in the United States from the LIFO method to the weighted-average cost method adopted in fiscal 2018.

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, R$ in Millions	Nov. 01, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2017BRL (R$)	Oct. 20, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 27, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 01, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018BRL (R$)	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 03, 2016USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life						17 years	17 years	17 years
Goodwill, Ending Balance						$ 1,305,171		$ 1,336,684		$ 366,248
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates						37
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life						17 years	17 years	18 years
Adecol [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 44,682	R$ 145.9
Proceeds from Previous Acquisition						$ 1,110	R$ 3.6
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Purchase Accounting Adjustments						3,227
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total						40,345
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 21,401					21,401		$ 23,282
Adecol [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	13 years	13 years
Adecol [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years	5 years
Adecol [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	$ 951
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			$ 1,622,728
Proceeds from Previous Acquisition						2,389
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total					$ 1,620,339
Goodwill, Ending Balance			$ 867,743			867,743		866,013
Number of Manufacturing Facilities			19
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates			5
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount			$ 41,638
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Acquistion Related Costs Excluded from Earnings								62,985
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory						(195)		10,815
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			18 years
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			15 years
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			15 years
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs			$ 11,625
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				$ 123,549
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs								$ 555
Goodwill, Ending Balance				$ 59,826		$ 59,826			$ 60,313
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				15 years
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				10 years

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Assets

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Nov. 01, 2017	Oct. 20, 2017	Mar. 04, 2017	Jan. 27, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 1,336,684	$ 1,305,171	$ 1,336,684					$ 366,248
Adecol [Member]
Current assets	17,877	16,137	17,877
Current assets, adjustment		(1,740)
Property, plant and equipment	7,308	8,047	7,308
Property, plant and equipment, adjustment		739
Goodwill, Ending Balance	23,282	21,401	23,282	$ 21,401
Goodwill, adjustment		(1,881)	23,282
Other assets	4,811	4,811	4,811
Other assets, adjustment
Current liabilities	(12,765)	(14,274)	(12,765)
Current liabilities, adjustment		(1,509)
Other liabilities	(14,210)	(13,708)	(14,210)
Other liabilities, adjustment		502
Total purchase price	44,682	40,345	44,682
Total purchase price, adjustment		(4,337)
Adecol [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles	17,016	16,633	17,016
Other intangibles, adjustment		(383)
Adecol [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles	1,363	1,298	1,363
Other intangibles, adjustment		(65)
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Property, plant and equipment	126,192	118,783	126,192
Property, plant and equipment, adjustment		(7,409)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	866,013	867,743	866,013		$ 867,743
Goodwill, adjustment		1,730	866,013
Other assets	1,443	1,400	1,443
Other assets, adjustment		(43)
Other liabilities	(269,240)	(269,423)	(269,240)
Other liabilities, adjustment		(183)
Total purchase price	1,622,728	1,620,339	1,622,728
Total purchase price, adjustment		(2,389)
Accounts receivable	64,904	65,896	64,904
Accounts receivable, adjustment		992
Inventory	93,680	93,485	93,680
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory		(195)	10,815
Other current assets	58,508	59,297	58,508
Other current assets, adjustment		789
Accounts payable	(40,211)	(38,759)	(40,211)
Accounts payable, adjustment		1,452
Other current liabilities	(37,261)	(33,483)	(37,261)
Other current liabilities, adjustment		3,778
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles	645,300	664,700	645,300
Other intangibles, adjustment		19,400
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles	53,600	31,000	53,600
Other intangibles, adjustment		22,600
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Other intangibles	59,800	59,700	$ 59,800
Other intangibles, adjustment		(100)
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Current assets		13,844				$ 13,729
Current assets, adjustment	115
Property, plant and equipment		8,641				10,516
Property, plant and equipment, adjustment	(1,875)
Goodwill, Ending Balance		59,826				60,313	$ 59,826
Goodwill, adjustment	(487)
Current liabilities		(8,462)				(8,153)
Current liabilities, adjustment	(309)
Total purchase price, adjustment	244
Total purchase price		123,549				123,305
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles		45,300				33,300
Other intangibles, adjustment	12,000
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other intangibles		$ 4,400				$ 13,600
Other intangibles, adjustment	$ (9,200)

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Pro For

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

Note 3 - Restructuring Action_2

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Restructuring Charges	$ 8,881	$ 18,031
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Charges	5,699	9,764
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 3,182	$ 8,267

Note 3 - Restructuring Action_3

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Restructuring Charges	$ 8,881	$ 18,031
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Restructuring Charges	1,601	2,178
EIMEA [Member]
Restructuring Charges	2,842	7,214
Asia Pacific [Member]
Restructuring Charges	10	1,996
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Restructuring Charges	3,706	5,895
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 722	$ 748

Note 3 - Restructuring Action_4

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Balance	$ 4,256	$ 1,506
Expense incurred	8,881	18,031
Non-cash charges	(1,666)	(4,291)
Cash payments	(4,407)	(12,664)
Foreign currency translation	(58)	430
Employee Related [Member]
Balance	4,256	1,486
Expense incurred	6,223	10,266
Non-cash charges
Cash payments	(3,395)	(9,210)
Foreign currency translation	(58)	430
Asset Related [Member]
Balance
Expense incurred	2,353	5,394
Non-cash charges	(1,666)	(4,291)
Cash payments	(687)	(1,103)
Foreign currency translation
Other Restructuring [Member]
Balance		20
Expense incurred	305	2,371
Non-cash charges
Cash payments	(325)	(2,351)
Foreign currency translation

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_3

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

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_4

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Statement of Income Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Foreign currency transaction losses, net		$ (4,450)	$ (2,411)	$ (9,510)
Gain (loss) on disposal of fixed assets		2,177	22	(796)
Other, net	[1]	3,457	(25,278)	712
Total other income (expense), net		1,184	(27,667)	(9,594)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses)		$ 35,534	$ 30,072	$ 28,614
[1]	2017 includes a make whole premium of $25,535 paid on the refinancing of our long-term debt. See Note 6 for further information.

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_5

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Raw materials	$ 169,228,000	$ 174,093,000
Finished goods	186,335,000	198,009,000
Total inventories	355,563,000	372,102,000
Other receivables	26,542,000	24,304,000
Prepaid income taxes	31,899,000	41,105,000
Prepaid taxes other than income taxes	16,718,000	20,852,000
Prepaid expenses	19,161,000	29,521,000
Assets held for sale	1,337,000	1,607,000
Total other current assets	95,657,000	117,389,000
Land	79,745,000	79,993,000
Buildings and improvements	369,072,000	364,048,000
Machinery and equipment	815,084,000	787,844,000
Construction in progress	39,689,000	56,402,000
Total, at cost	1,303,590,000	1,288,287,000
Accumulated depreciation	(667,041,000)	(618,093,000)
Net property, plant and equipment	636,549,000	670,194,000	$ 515,275,000
Investments and company owned life insurance	8,596,000	8,602,000
Equity method investments	51,454,000	48,962,000
Cost Method Investments	1,669,000	1,669,000
Long-term deferred income taxes	27,112,000	43,422,000
Prepaid pension costs	37,881,000	30,145,000
Prepaid postretirement other than pension	48,872,000	39,163,000
Other long-term receivables	46,755,000	18,577,000
Other long-term assets	15,329,000	16,444,000
Total other assets	237,668,000	206,984,000
Taxes other than income taxes	16,592,000	18,753,000
Miscellaneous services	7,694,000	13,565,000
Customer rebates	10,082,000	10,114,000
Interest	5,996,000	6,766,000
Insurance	401,000	5,668,000
Product liability	1,249,000	961,000
Contingent consideration liability	3,610,000
Accrued expenses	30,164,000	28,398,000
Total other accrued expenses	75,788,000	84,225,000
Other liabilities:
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent, Total	3,646,000	2,129,000
Long-term deferred income taxes	214,295,000	280,515,000
Long-term deferred compensation	5,974,000	5,424,000
Postretirement other than pension	2,603,000	2,992,000
Contingent consideration liability		496,000
Environmental liabilities	5,183,000	11,380,000
Other long-term liabilities	33,067,000	43,445,000
Total other liabilities	$ 264,768,000	$ 346,381,000

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_6

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Balance at beginning of year	$ 11,670	$ 12,310	$ 11,893
Charged to expenses and other adjustments	6,444	744	2,455
Write-offs	(2,187)	(1,546)	(1,758)
Foreign currency translation effect	(1,911)	162	(280)
Balance at end of year	$ 14,046	$ 11,670	$ 12,310

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_7

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Net income including non-controlling interests, net		$ 171,208	$ 59,418	$ 121,663
Net income including non-controlling interests, non-controlling interests net		24	48	254
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, pretax	[1]	(71,222)	29,297	(33,827)
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, net	[1]	(71,222)	29,297	(33,827)
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, non-controlling interests net		(16)	(9)	(28)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², pretax	[2]	(3,671)	51,282	576
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², tax	[2]	701	(16,352)	(2,277)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², net	[2]	(2,970)	34,930	(1,701)
Interest rate swap³, pretax	[3]	25,819	3,060	63
Interest rate swap³, tax	[3]	(6,048)	(1,166)	(22)
Interest rate swap³, net	[3]	19,771	1,894	41
Other cash-flow hedges³, pretax	[3]	(4,047)	(6,538)	68
Other cash-flow hedges³, tax	[3]	(2,688)	2,491	(26)
Other cash-flow hedges³, net	[3]	(6,735)	(4,047)	42
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax		(53,121)	77,101	(33,120)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax		(8,035)	(15,027)	(2,325)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net		(61,156)	62,074	(35,445)
Other comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests net		(16)	(9)	(28)
Comprehensive income (loss), net		110,052	121,492	86,218
Comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests net		$ 8	$ 39	$ 226
[1]	Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to indefinite investments in international subsidiaries. As discussed in Note 1, the foreign currency translation adjustment for the year ended December 2, 2017 includes the impact of the change in functional currency for our subsidiaries in Latin America.
[2]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 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 expenses.
[3]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net.

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_8

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (280,152)	$ (200,655)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(127,398)	(56,159)	$ (85,447)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,231)	21,693	1,922	28
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $588	(12,057)	(5,322)	(1,275)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $75,083	(144,140)	(141,171)	(176,101)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(280,243)	(200,730)	(262,795)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(127,307)	(56,084)	(85,381)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,231)	21,693	1,922	28
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $588	(12,057)	(5,322)	(1,275)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $75,083	(144,140)	(141,171)	(176,101)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(280,152)	(200,655)	(262,729)
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(91)	(75)	(66)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,231)
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $588
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $75,083
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (91)	$ (75)	$ (66)

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_9

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (Parentheticals) - AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Tax on interest rate swap	$ (7,231)	$ (1,183)	$ (17)
Tax on other cash-flow hedges	588	3,276	785
Taxes on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	$ 75,083	$ 74,382	$ 90,734

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_3

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 76,490	$ 36,243	$ 28,495
Indefinite Lived Trademarks and Trade Names	$ 493	$ 520

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_4

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Goodwill	$ 1,305,171	$ 1,336,684	$ 366,248
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	370,443	373,328
EIMEA [Member]
Goodwill	184,714	177,464
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill	21,428	21,514
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	309,924	324,860
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	$ 418,662	$ 439,518

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_5

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Balance at beginning of year	$ 1,336,684	$ 366,248
Foreign currency translation effect	(31,362)	21,315
Balance at end of year	1,305,171	1,336,684
Adecol [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	23,282
Acquisition	(1,881)	23,282
Balance at end of year	21,401	23,282
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	866,013
Acquisition	1,730	866,013
Balance at end of year	867,743	866,013
Wisdom Acquisition [Member]
Acquisition		$ 59,826

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_6

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Original cost	$ 1,172,384	$ 1,211,131
Accumulated amortization	(264,726)	(209,859)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 907,658	$ 1,001,272
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	17 years	17 years
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]
Original cost	$ 118,930	$ 132,495
Accumulated amortization	(41,503)	(27,478)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 77,427	$ 105,017
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	12 years	12 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Original cost	$ 953,929	$ 968,060
Accumulated amortization	(175,318)	(144,964)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 778,611	$ 823,096
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	17 years	18 years
Trade Names [Member]
Original cost	$ 65,975	$ 76,159
Accumulated amortization	(21,573)	(14,688)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 44,402	$ 61,471
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	14 years	14 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Original cost	$ 33,550	$ 34,417
Accumulated amortization	(26,332)	(22,729)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 7,218	$ 11,688
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	9 years	9 years

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_7

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)
2,019	$ 75,938
2,020	71,751
2,021	70,360
2,022	69,042
2,023	66,465
Thereafter	$ 554,096

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-_3

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018	Apr. 23, 2018	Apr. 22, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017	Sep. 29, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Mar. 26, 2018	Mar. 09, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018	Feb. 26, 2018
Notes Payable, Current, Total	$ 14,770,000						$ 14,770,000	$ 31,468,000
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time	9.60%						9.60%	11.00%	13.70%
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt, Total								$ 2,856,278,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 400,000,000						400,000,000
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	2,123,447						2,123,447	2,452,034
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Payments on Make Whole Bond Premiums								25,535,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	$ 1,450,000,000			$ 1,050,000,000		$ 150,000,000	1,450,000,000			$ 100,000,000	$ 100,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				4.0275%						4.312%	4.49%	4.589%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives				$ 168,000			$ 168,000
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.86%						1.86%
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 2,150,000,000							$ 2,150,000,000	$ 2,150,000,000	$ 2,150,000,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	4.30%
Percentage of Equity Interest in Domestic Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt				100.00%
Percentage of Equity Interests in Foreign Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt				65.00%
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt, Total							$ 1,964,250,000
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Excess Cash Flow				50.00%
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Excess Cash Flow When Secured Leverage Ratio is Below 4.25: 1				25.00%
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Excess Cash Flow When Secured Leverage Ratio is Below 3.75: 1				0.00%
Term Loan B [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Secured Leverage Ratio				4.25
Term Loan B [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Secured Leverage Ratio				3.75
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%	2.00%	2.25%	2.00%
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				4.0275%							4.49%
Public Bond [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 300,000,000						$ 300,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.00%						4.00%
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 300,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						4.00%
Debt Instrument, Term						10 years
Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						1.86%
Term Loan [Member]
Repayments of Debt						$ 158,750,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit, Current	$ 0						$ 0
Percentage of Equity Interest in Domestic Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt					100.00%
Percentage of Equity Interests in Foreign Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt					65.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						300,000,000		$ 400,000,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit						$ 138,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	4.35%						4.35%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage					0.30%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate					2.00%
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 6,045,000						$ 6,045,000

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-_4

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Other, including debt issuance costs and discount		$ (31,493)	$ (29,558)
Long-term debt		2,232,757,000	2,420,442,000
Less: current maturities		(91,225,000)	(21,515,000)
Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities		$ 2,141,532,000	2,398,927,000
Term Loan B [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate	[1]	4.18%
Loan maturity date	[1]	2,024
Long-term debt, gross	[1]	$ 1,964,250,000	2,150,000,000
Public Bond [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate	[2]	4.11%
Loan maturity date	[2]	2,027
Long-term debt, gross	[2]	$ 300,000	300,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate		4.35%
Loan maturity date		2,022
Long-term debt, gross
[1]	Term Loan B, due on October 20, 2024, $2,150,000 variable rate at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.00 percent (4.30 percent at December 1, 2018); $1,450,000 swapped to various fixed rates as detailed below
[2]	Public Notes, due February 15, 2027, $300,000 4.00 percent fixed; $150,000 swapped to a variable rate of 1-month LIBOR plus 1.86 percent

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-_5

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit - Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)
2,019	$ 91,225
2,020	21,500
2,021	21,500
2,022	21,500
2,023	21,500
Thereafter	$ 2,087,025

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-_6

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit - Lines of Credit (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)
Committed	$ 400,000
Drawn
Unused	$ 393,955

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity_2

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Apr. 06, 2017	Dec. 13, 2018	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized			10,045,900	10,045,900
Common Stock, Shares Authorized			160,000,000	160,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share			$ 1	$ 1
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total			50,732,796	50,388,839
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares				375,000	500,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value			$ 4,688	$ 21,831	$ 23,228
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance			50,732,796	50,388,839	50,141,343	50,074,310
The 2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 200,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force	5 years
2010 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		375,000			500,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 19,114			$ 20,861
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount			$ 187,170

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity -

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock Outstanding (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Beginning balance (in shares)	50,388,839	50,141,343	50,074,310
Stock options exercised (in shares)	198,849	514,064	593,891
Shares swapped for stock option exercises (in shares)			(71,659)
Deferred compensation paid (in shares)	7,152	24,048	7,235
Restricted units vested (in shares)	209,137	140,614	105,552
Shares withheld for taxes (in shares)	(71,181)	(56,230)	(67,807)
Restricted shares forfeited (in shares)			(179)
Shares repurchased under repurchase program (in shares)		(375,000)	(500,000)
Ending balance (in shares)	50,732,796	50,388,839	50,141,343

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-contr_2

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Details Textual) - EUR (€) € in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 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 9 - Accounting for Share_3

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ (6,356,000)	$ 9,810,000	$ 48,920,000
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities		2,010,000	1,641,000
Fair Value Options Granted During Period Value Share-based Compensation	9,217,000	17,157,000	6,615,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	$ 4,534,000	8,677,000	11,675,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 28,290,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	2,241,666
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 109 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 25,006,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options, Total	6,237,000	17,705,000	11,269,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options	868,000	$ 2,723,000	$ 3,506,000
Total Fair Value of Nonvested Restricted Stock	$ 19,661,000
Repurchased Restricted Stock Shares	71,181,000	56,230,000	67,807,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ 1,047,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total	$ 17,113	$ 17,503,000	$ 13,344,000
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage	10.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Discretionary Awards, Employer Contribution Units Paid	18,436,000	15,738,000	18,186,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matches Contribution Fair Value	$ 152,000	$ 133,000	$ 156,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Discretionary Awards Employer Contribution, Fair Value	$ 1,035,000	805,000	800,000
Employees [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage	10.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matches Contribution Fair Value	$ 27,000	26,000	18,000
2018 Master Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	2,844,637
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	$ 7,212,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 73 days
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.30%
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.30%
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.30%
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 8,892,000	7,708,000	6,257,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	$ 2,649,000	$ 3,059,000	$ 2,080,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.30%
Restricted Stock [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.30%
Restricted Stock [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.30%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$ 9,575,000
Performance Shares [Member] | Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Option Price, Percent Increase	150.00%

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_4

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Fair Value of Options Granted (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Maximum [Member]
Expected life (Year)	4 years 273 days	4 years 273 days	4 years 273 days
Weighted-average expected volatility	23.31%	24.17%	28.95%
Expected volatility range	23.58%	24.88%	29.23%
Risk-free interest rate	2.95%	1.99%	1.44%
Weighted-average expected dividend	1.14%	1.07%	1.54%
Expected dividend yield range	1.24%	1.16%	1.56%
Weighted-average fair value of grants (in dollars per share)	$ 11.38	$ 11.49	$ 7.75
Minimum [Member]
Expected volatility range	23.18%	23.48%	24.86%
Risk-free interest rate	2.38%	1.80%	0.96%
Expected dividend yield range	1.12%	1.02%	1.20%

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_5

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Outstanding Options (in shares)	3,860,764	2,986,481	2,912,073
Outstanding Options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 42.28	$ 34.92	$ 30.37
Granted (in shares)	818,537	1,493,133	853,516
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 53.06	$ 53.97	$ 33.98
Exercised (in shares)	(198,849)	(514,064)	(593,891)
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 31.37	$ 34.51	$ 24.38
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)	(14,346)	(104,786)	(185,217)
Forfeited or cancelled, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 48.62	$ 37.20	$ 39.91
Outstanding Options (in shares)	4,466,106	3,860,764	2,986,481
Outstanding Options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 44.72	$ 42.28	$ 34.92

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_6

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Nonvested (in shares)	462,241	389,697	347,173
Nonvested (in dollars per share)	$ 44.80	$ 38.36	$ 42.17
Nonvested (Year)	1 year	1 year	1 year	292 days
Granted (in shares)	165,909	287,684	253,515
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 45.92	$ 50.05	$ 35.40
Granted (Year)	2 years 73 days	1 year 73 days	1 year 109 days
Vested (in shares)	(209,137)	(193,105)	(177,856)
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 40.38	$ 39.92	$ 41.91
Forfeited (in shares)	(4,660)	(22,035)	(33,135)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 47.27	$ 39.67	$ 38.40
Forfeited (Year)	1 year 36 days	1 year 36 days	1 year 182 days
Nonvested (in shares)	414,353	462,241	389,697	347,173
Nonvested (in dollars per share)	$ 47.45	$ 44.80	$ 38.36	$ 42.17
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Nonvested (in shares)	462,241	352,744	237,013
Granted (in shares)	165,909	287,684	253,515
Vested (in shares)	(209,137)	(156,152)	(104,828)
Forfeited (in shares)	(4,660)	(22,035)	(32,956)
Nonvested (in shares)	414,353	462,241	352,744	237,013
Restricted Stock [Member]
Nonvested (in shares)		36,953	110,160
Granted (in shares)
Vested (in shares)		(36,953)	(73,028)
Forfeited (in shares)			(179)
Nonvested (in shares)			36,953	110,160

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_7

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-Based Compensation - Deferred Compensation Units (Details) - shares		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Units outstanding (in shares)		475,176	465,435	426,076
Participant contributions (in shares)		23,753	21,618	28,808
Company match contributions (in shares)	[1]	20,812	17,900	21,067
Payouts (in shares)		(10,219)	(29,777)	(10,516)
Units outstanding (in shares)		509,522	475,176	465,435
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)		443,570	424,319	380,170
Participant contributions (in shares)		16,164	16,051	23,900
Company match contributions (in shares)	[1]	20,053	17,343	20,576
Payouts (in shares)			(14,143)	(327)
Units outstanding (in shares)		479,787	443,570	424,319
Employees [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)		31,606	41,116	45,906
Participant contributions (in shares)		7,589	5,567	4,908
Company match contributions (in shares)	[1]	759	557	491
Payouts (in shares)		(10,219)	(15,634)	(10,189)
Units outstanding (in shares)		29,735	31,606	41,116
[1]	The non-employee directors' company match includes 18,436 and 15,738 and 18,186 deferred compensation units paid as discretionary awards to all non-employee directors in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_3

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	75.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	4.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Annual Retirement Percentage	3.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 11,034	$ 10,899	$ 10,417
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Total	$ 20,183	$ 6,307
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Increase (decrease) in Discount Rate	0.50%
Impact on Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense from a Change in Discount Rate	$ 22
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase		4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	60.00%
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%
UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement, Total	$ 0	$ 0	$ 8,399
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 364,788	$ 409,376
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.51%	3.73%	4.10%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Increase (Decrease) in Expected Long-term Return on Assets	0.50%
Impact on Pension and Other Retirement Benefiit Expense of a Change in Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Assets	$ 2,147
UNITED STATES | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	8.25%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	60.00%
UNITED STATES | Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	5.60%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%
Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 200,193	$ 214,512
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.20%	6.21%	6.20%
UNITED KINGDOM
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.75%
GERMANY
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	5.75%
Four Percent Match [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 5,293
Three Percent Match [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 5,741

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_4

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
UNITED STATES
Settlement payments		$ 0	$ 0	$ (8,399)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		379,359	362,213
Service cost		56	111	110
Interest cost		12,251	15,836	15,360
Participant contributions
Plan amendments
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	(33,052)	14,405
Special termination benefits			6,518
Settlement payments
Benefits paid		(21,725)	(19,724)
Foreign currency translation effect
Benefit obligation at end of year		336,889	379,359	362,213
Level 3 balance at beginning of year		378,099	331,505
Business acquisition, plan assets acquired			4,605
Actual return on plan assets		(11,768)	60,176
Employer contributions		1,854	1,537
Participant contributions
Other
Benefits paid	[2]	(21,725)	(19,724)
Foreign currency translation effect
Level 3 balance at end of year		346,460	378,099	331,505
Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end		9,571	(1,260)
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		223,982	202,176
Service cost		2,311	2,125	2,016
Interest cost		4,671	4,709	5,465
Participant contributions
Plan amendments		1,600
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	(3,377)	(6,636)
Special termination benefits			12,156
Settlement payments			(62)
Benefits paid		(10,059)	(8,495)
Foreign currency translation effect		(11,053)	18,009
Benefit obligation at end of year		208,075	223,982	202,176
Level 3 balance at beginning of year		187,708	163,322
Business acquisition, plan assets acquired
Actual return on plan assets		(1,240)	16,889
Employer contributions		2,237	1,863
Participant contributions
Other			(272)
Benefits paid	[2]	(10,059)	(8,223)
Foreign currency translation effect		(9,191)	14,129
Level 3 balance at end of year		169,455	187,708	163,322
Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end		(38,620)	(36,274)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		43,325	42,721
Service cost		173	208	342
Interest cost		1,484	1,593	1,956
Participant contributions		330	200
Plan amendments
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	(5,225)	2,078
Special termination benefits
Settlement payments
Benefits paid		(3,245)	(3,475)
Foreign currency translation effect
Benefit obligation at end of year		36,842	43,325	42,721
Level 3 balance at beginning of year		79,300	66,640
Business acquisition, plan assets acquired
Actual return on plan assets		4,058	14,631
Employer contributions		2,467	1,304
Participant contributions		330	200
Other
Benefits paid	[2]	(3,245)	(3,475)
Foreign currency translation effect
Level 3 balance at end of year		82,910	79,300	$ 66,640
Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end		$ 46,068	$ 35,975
[1]	Actuarial gain in 2018 for the U.S. Plans is primarily due to assumption changes. Actuarial gain in 2017 for the U.S. Plans is due to plan experience. Actuarial gain in 2018 for the Non-U.S. Plans includes a ($5,172) gain net of a $1,795 loss both due to assumption changes and plan experience. Actuarial loss in 2017 for the Non-U.S. Plans includes a $16,330 loss due to assumption changes net of a ($1,076) gain due to plan experience.
[2]	Amount excludes benefit payments made from sources other than plan assets.

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_5

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income That Have Not Been Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Unrecognized actuarial loss	$ 130,661	$ 131,643
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)	4	32
Ending balance	130,665	131,675
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Unrecognized actuarial loss	69,762	67,344
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)	1,520	(4)
Ending balance	71,282	67,340
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Unrecognized actuarial loss	3,430	5,877
Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit)
Ending balance	$ 3,430	$ 5,877

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_6

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Statement of Financial Position as of Fiscal Year End (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Prepaid pension costs	$ 37,881	$ 30,145
Non-current liabilities	(70,680)	(71,205)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Prepaid pension costs	28,396	19,520
Current liabilities	(1,493)	(1,501)
Non-current liabilities	(17,332)	(19,279)
Ending balance	9,571	(1,260)
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Prepaid pension costs	9,467	10,912
Current liabilities	(2,077)	(1,879)
Non-current liabilities	(46,010)	(45,307)
Ending balance	(38,620)	(36,274)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Prepaid pension costs	48,872	39,163
Current liabilities	(201)	(210)
Non-current liabilities	(2,603)	(2,978)
Ending balance	$ 46,068	$ 35,975

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_7

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit and Projected Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
UNITED STATES
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 23,289	$ 25,349
Fair value of plan assets	4,514	4,669
Projected benefit obligation	23,338	25,449
Fair value of plan assets	4,514	4,669
Foreign Plan [Member]
Accumulated benefit obligation	115,725	120,459
Fair value of plan assets	75,397	82,631
Projected benefit obligation	123,484	137,618
Fair value of plan assets	$ 75,397	$ 90,434

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_8

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Expected Cash Flows for Employer Contributions and Expected Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Employer contributions for the next fiscal year
Expected benefit payments in the next fiscal year	20,723
Expected benefit payments in two fiscal years	20,757
Expected benefit payments in three fiscal years	21,067
Expected benefit payments in four fiscal years	21,418
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years	21,844
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years and thereafter	109,746
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Employer contributions for the next fiscal year	248
Expected benefit payments in the next fiscal year	8,420
Expected benefit payments in two fiscal years	8,227
Expected benefit payments in three fiscal years	8,727
Expected benefit payments in four fiscal years	8,806
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years	8,755
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years and thereafter	45,783
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Employer contributions for the next fiscal year	2,000
Expected benefit payments in the next fiscal year	3,030
Expected benefit payments in two fiscal years	3,011
Expected benefit payments in three fiscal years	2,990
Expected benefit payments in four fiscal years	2,958
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years	2,913
Expected benefit payments in five fiscal years and thereafter	$ 13,362

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_9

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Service cost	$ 56	$ 111	$ 110
Interest cost	12,251	15,836	15,360
Expected return on assets	(26,167)	(25,458)	(24,776)
Prior service cost (benefit)	29	29	29
Actuarial loss	5,904	5,905	5,271
Curtailment loss
Settlement charge
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(7,927)	(3,577)	(4,006)
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Service cost	2,311	2,125	2,016
Interest cost	4,671	4,709	5,465
Expected return on assets	(11,105)	(9,853)	(9,919)
Prior service cost (benefit)	(4)	(4)	(3)
Actuarial loss	2,901	3,492	3,106
Curtailment loss			19
Settlement charge		16	135
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(1,226)	485	819
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Service cost	173	208	342
Interest cost	1,484	1,593	1,956
Expected return on assets	(6,896)	(5,788)	(5,470)
Prior service cost (benefit)			(41)
Actuarial loss	60	1,010	2,169
Curtailment loss
Settlement charge
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$ (5,179)	$ (2,977)	$ (1,044)

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_10

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Weighted-average Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Costs (Details)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
UNITED STATES
Discount rate		4.51%	3.73%	4.10%
Expected Long-term Return on Assets		7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Foreign Plan [Member]
Expected Long-term Return on Assets		6.20%	6.21%	6.20%
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Discount rate		4.50%	3.72%	4.08%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Discount rate		3.72%	4.08%	4.28%
Expected Long-term Return on Assets		7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Discount rate		2.29%	2.12%	2.31%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	1.75%	1.71%	1.47%
Discount rate		2.10%	2.15%	2.83%
Expected Long-term Return on Assets		6.20%	6.21%	6.20%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	1.75%	1.47%	1.58%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Discount rate		4.37%	3.54%	3.85%
Discount rate		3.54%	3.85%	4.02%
Expected Long-term Return on Assets		8.75%	8.75%	8.75%
[1]	Benefits under the U.S. Pension Plan were locked-in as of May 31, 2011 and no longer include compensation increases. The 4.50 percent rate for 2017, 2016 and 2015 are for the supplemental executive retirement plan only.

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_11

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Assume Health Care Trend Rates (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	6.25%	6.50%	6.75%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	0.25%	5.00%	5.00%
Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2,024	2,024	2,023

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_12

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Asset Allocation (Details)	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Equity Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	60.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	40.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	40.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	100.00%	100.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	100.00%	100.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	60.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	59.50%	63.30%
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	49.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	50.80%	51.50%
Pension Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	40.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	40.00%	37.60%
Pension Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	51.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	48.70%	47.90%
Pension Plan [Member] | Insurance [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.00%	0.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Insurance [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.00%	0.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Cash [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.50%	(0.90%)
Pension Plan [Member] | Cash [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.50%	0.60%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	100.00%	100.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.00%	0.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.00%	0.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Insurance [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	99.40%	99.50%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.60%	0.50%

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_13

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 346,460	$ 378,099	$ 331,505
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		169,455	187,708	163,322
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		82,910	79,300	66,640
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		156,200	182,541
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		74,731	82,392
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		464	406
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		189,639	194,920
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		7,467	7,803
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		266	291
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		662	660
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		82,446	78,894
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		346,105	377,752
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		82,860	90,855
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		82,910	79,300
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]	354	347
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]	86,595	96,853
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		121,086	144,124
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		30,123	35,118
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		85,007	95,542
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,073	1,185
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		206,094	239,666
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		31,196	36,303
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		82,446	78,894	66,064
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		82,446	78,894
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		33,892	42,310
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		44,158	46,725
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		104,484	99,252
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		6,394	6,618
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		266	291	$ 320
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		662	660
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		138,642	141,853
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		51,214	54,003
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,222	(3,893)
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		450	549
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		464	406
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		148	126
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,370	(3,767)
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		450	549
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets		464	406
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
Other Investments Measured at NAV [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]
[1]	In accordance with ASC Topic 820-10, Fair Value Measurement, certain investments that are measured at NAV (Net Asset Value per share) (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts represented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the statement of financial position.

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_14

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Changes in the Level 3 Plan Assets of Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	$ 378,099	$ 331,505
Currency change effect
Level 3 balance at end of year	346,460	378,099
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	187,708	163,322
Currency change effect	(9,191)	14,129
Level 3 balance at end of year	169,455	187,708
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	79,300	66,640
Currency change effect
Level 3 balance at end of year	82,910	79,300
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	291
Level 3 balance at end of year	266	291
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	660
Level 3 balance at end of year	662	660
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	78,894
Level 3 balance at end of year	82,446	78,894
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	291	320
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(25)	(29)
Level 3 balance at end of year	266	291
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	660
Level 3 balance at end of year	662	660
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	660	569
Net transfers into / (out of) level 3	30	21
Net gains	6	3
Currency change effect	(34)	67
Level 3 balance at end of year	662	660
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	78,894	66,064
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(671)	(570)
Net transfers into / (out of) level 3	(422)	(1,073)
Net gains	4,645	14,473
Level 3 balance at end of year	$ 82,446	$ 78,894

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount	$ 42,007
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividends, Amount	8,484
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability	(79,500)
Undistributed Earnings, Basic, Total	636,513
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign	1,809	27,197
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	5,320
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense, Total	571	111
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total	1,190	$ 626
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	100,389
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Indefinite [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	51,974
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Year 2019 to 2036 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	48,415
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	$ 3,022

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Income

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Tax and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
United States	$ 19,388	$ (33,273)	$ 72,218
Non-U.S.	137,338	93,872	91,226
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 156,726	$ 60,599	$ 163,444

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Compon

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Components of the Provision for Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
U.S. federal	$ 9,652	$ 444	$ 14,515
State	1,597	21	2,789
Non-U.S.	37,980	29,557	27,788
Total current	49,229	30,022	45,092
U.S. federal	(50,115)	(7,653)	5,051
State	(197)	(1,414)	979
Non-U.S.	(5,273)	(11,145)	(2,202)
Total deferred	(55,585)	(20,212)	3,828
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ (6,356)	$ 9,810	$ 48,920

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	$ 34,605	$ 21,210	$ 57,206
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	1,148	(959)	2,012
Foreign dividend repatriation	1,258	276	519
Foreign operations	(3,253)	(9,565)	(3,386)
Impact of option valuation	330	(1,381)	(1,879)
Interest income not taxable in the U.S.		(626)	(525)
Change in valuation allowance	5,213	(3,694)	(2,219)
Tax impact of special charges, net			173
Research and development tax credit	(982)	(647)	(2,291)
Section 199 manufacturing deduction	(319)		(1,658)
Royal Adhesives transaction costs		2,271
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount	42,007
Dividends received deduction	(8,484)
Deferred tax rate change	(79,488)
Other	1,609	2,925	968
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ (6,356)	$ 9,810	$ 48,920

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Deferr

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Deferred Income Tax Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Employee benefit costs	$ 19,617	$ 36,824
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign	1,809	27,197
Tax loss carryforwards	27,532	24,096
Other	20,865	20,323
Gross deferred tax assets	69,823	108,440
Less: valuation allowance	(14,129)	(9,273)
Total net deferred tax assets	55,694	99,167
Depreciation and amortization	(242,877)	(336,260)
Total deferred tax liability	(242,877)	(336,260)
Net deferred tax liability	$ (187,183)	$ (237,093)

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Unreco

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Balance at beginning of year	$ 8,887	$ 4,165
Additions	622	613
Additions	1,625	6,943
Reductions	(763)	(1,585)
Settlements	(15)	(708)
Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation	(1,936)	(541)
Balance at end of year	$ 8,420	$ 8,887

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen_3

Note 12 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018	Apr. 23, 2018	Apr. 22, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017	Dec. 01, 2018	Mar. 26, 2018	Mar. 09, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018	Feb. 26, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017	Oct. 07, 2015
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 739,000				$ 739,000					$ 20,136,000
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	$ 8,657,000				8,657,000					$ 2,121,000
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount												$ 300,000,000
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 2,150,000,000			$ 2,150,000,000	$ 2,150,000,000	$ 2,150,000,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	4.30%
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				4.0275%			4.49%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%	2.00%	2.25%	2.00%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 488,712,000			$ 401,200,000	488,712,000						$ 42,600,000		$ 134,736,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax, Ending Balance	(12,057,000)				(12,057,000)
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	1,941,000				1,941,000
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	739,000				739,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	1,450,000,000			$ 1,050,000,000	1,450,000,000	$ 100,000,000	$ 100,000,000	$ 200,000,000				150,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				4.0275%		4.312%	4.49%	4.589%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives				$ 168,000	168,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 28,924,000				$ 28,924,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item												$ 150,000,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate												1.86%

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen_4

Note 12 - Financial Instruments - Swaps Outstanding (Details) - Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Oct. 07, 2015
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 488,712	$ 401,200	$ 42,600	$ 134,736
Fair Value	(739)
Fair Value	$ 739
Currency Swap 1 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,019
Interest rate minimum	3.80%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 44,912
Fair Value	$ (1,190)
Interest rate maximum	5.053%
Fair Value	$ 1,190
Currency Swap 2 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,020
Interest rate minimum	1.95%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 42,600
Fair Value	$ (3,591)
Interest rate maximum	4.3038%
Fair Value	$ 3,591
Currency Swap 3 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,021
Interest rate minimum	2.75%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 133,340
Fair Value	$ (2,085)
Interest rate maximum	4.933%
Fair Value	$ 2,085
Currency Swap 4 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2,022
Interest rate minimum	3.00%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 267,860
Fair Value	$ (3,435)
Interest rate maximum	5.1803%
Fair Value	$ 3,435

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen_5

Note 12 - Financial Instruments - Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 2,776	$ (3,797)	$ 4,772
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	(4,047)	(6,538)	68
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$ 25,819	$ 3,060	$ 63

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurem_3

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Marketable securities	$ 11,436	$ 7,528
Foreign exchange contract assets	4,933	600
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	28,924	3,104
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	739	20,136
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	2,156	4,397
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	8,657	2,121
Contingent consideration liability		496
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Marketable securities	11,436	7,528
Foreign exchange contract assets
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Contingent consideration liability
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Marketable securities
Foreign exchange contract assets	4,933	600
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	28,924	3,104
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	739	20,136
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	2,156	4,397
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	8,657	2,121
Contingent consideration liability
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Marketable securities
Foreign exchange contract assets
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Contingent consideration liability		$ 496

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_3

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016	Sep. 01, 2018
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total	$ 20,620	$ 15,199	$ 12,884
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	10,665	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			$ 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]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total	$ 4,784	$ 5,000

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_4

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)
2,017	$ 13,141
2,018	8,028
2,019	5,210
2,020	3,950
2,021	6,868
Remainder	$ 37,197

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_5

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims (Details) - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 03, 2016USD ($)
Lawsuits and claims settled	7	9	14
Settlement amounts	$ 390	$ 1,673	$ 1,360
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$ 281	$ 1,365	$ 884

Note 15 - Operating Segments (D

Note 15 - Operating Segments (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 03, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Number of Reportable Segments	5	6

Note 15 - Operating Segments -

Note 15 - Operating Segments - Reportable Operating Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
		Dec. 01, 2018		Sep. 01, 2018	[1]	Jun. 02, 2018	[1]	Mar. 03, 2018	[1]	Dec. 02, 2017		Sep. 02, 2017	[1]	Jun. 03, 2017	[1]	Mar. 04, 2017	[1]	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Sales revenue		$ 768,429	[1]	$ 770,107		$ 789,387		$ 713,079		$ 678,200	[1]	$ 562,869		$ 561,651		$ 503,323		$ 3,041,002	$ 2,306,043	$ 2,094,605
Sales revenue		(768,429)	[1]	$ (770,107)		$ (789,387)		$ (713,079)		(678,200)	[1]	$ (562,869)		$ (561,651)		$ (503,323)		(3,041,002)	(2,306,043)	(2,094,605)
Segment operating income																		254,762	128,040	198,184
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization																		145,125	87,315	77,685
Assets	[2]	4,175,271								4,373,243								4,175,271	4,373,243
Capital expenditures																		68,263	54,934	63,310
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	328,047								310,828								328,047	310,828
Capital expenditures																		10,458	8,039
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Segment operating income																		115,363	91,198	121,998
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization																		39,558	22,999	18,979
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue																		1,099,918	907,765	806,062
Sales revenue																		(1,099,918)	(907,765)	(806,062)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	1,092,622								1,188,027								1,092,622	1,188,027
Capital expenditures																		28,983	19,022
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Sales revenue																		(18,717)	(15,943)	(16,064)
Sales revenue																		18,717	15,943	16,064
EIMEA [Member]
Segment operating income																		40,060	18,821	40,121
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization																		32,184	21,071	21,441
EIMEA [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue																		738,553	568,658	545,135
Sales revenue																		(738,553)	(568,658)	(545,135)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	782,831								837,313								782,831	837,313
Capital expenditures																		16,407	16,110
EIMEA [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Sales revenue																		(19,765)	(19,153)	(19,165)
Sales revenue																		19,765	19,153	19,165
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment operating income																		17,995	14,826	15,410
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization																		8,483	8,162	7,484
Asia Pacific [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue																		278,079	264,692	241,827
Sales revenue																		(278,079)	(264,692)	(241,827)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	272,735								289,191								272,735	289,191
Capital expenditures																		5,005	4,910
Asia Pacific [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Sales revenue																		(6,952)	(6,498)	(4,716)
Sales revenue																		6,952	6,498	4,716
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Segment operating income																		32,917	(12,975)	3,265
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization																		37,885	18,656	14,977
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue																		446,101	260,330	256,346
Sales revenue																		(446,101)	(260,330)	(256,346)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets		843,847								867,574								843,847	867,574
Capital expenditures																		4,876	4,369
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Segment operating income																		48,427	16,170	17,390
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization																		27,015	16,427	14,804
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue																		478,351	304,598	245,235
Sales revenue																		(478,351)	(304,598)	$ (245,235)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	$ 855,189								$ 880,310								855,189	880,310
Capital expenditures																		$ 2,534	$ 2,484
[1]	Amounts have been adjusted retrospectively for the change in accounting principle as discussed in Note 1.
[2]	Segment assets include primarily inventory, accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment and other miscellaneous assets. Corporate assets include primarily corporate property, plant and equipment, deferred tax assets, certain investments and other assets.

Note 15 - Operating Segments _2

Note 15 - Operating Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Segment operating income	$ 254,762	$ 128,040	$ 198,184
Special charges, net			168
Other income (expense), net	1,184	(27,667)	(9,594)
Interest expense	(110,994)	(43,701)	(27,359)
Interest income	11,774	3,927	2,045
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 156,726	$ 60,599	$ 163,444

Note 15 - Operating Segments _3

Note 15 - Operating Segments - Financial Information About Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2018		Sep. 01, 2018	[1]	Jun. 02, 2018	[1]	Mar. 03, 2018	[1]	Dec. 02, 2017		Sep. 02, 2017	[1]	Jun. 03, 2017	[1]	Mar. 04, 2017	[1]	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Sales revenue	$ 768,429	[1]	$ 770,107		$ 789,387		$ 713,079		$ 678,200	[1]	$ 562,869		$ 561,651		$ 503,323		$ 3,041,002	$ 2,306,043	$ 2,094,605
Property, plant and equipment, net	636,549								670,194								636,549	670,194	515,275
UNITED STATES
Sales revenue																	1,374,147	969,346	869,919
Property, plant and equipment, net	286,639								212,078								286,639	212,078	202,944
CHINA
Sales revenue																	343,960	302,009	257,779
Property, plant and equipment, net	77,861								83,808								77,861	83,808	83,548
GERMANY
Property, plant and equipment, net	137,677								149,269								137,677	149,269	99,229
Countries with More Than 10 Percent of Total [Member]
Sales revenue																	1,718,107	1,271,355	1,127,698
All Other Countries With Less than 10 Percent of Total [Member]
Sales revenue																	1,322,895	1,034,688	966,907
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 134,371								$ 225,039								$ 134,371	$ 225,039	$ 129,554
[1]	Amounts have been adjusted retrospectively for the change in accounting principle as discussed in Note 1.

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Una_3

Note 16 - Quarterly Data (Unaudited) - Quarterly Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
		Dec. 01, 2018		Sep. 01, 2018		Jun. 02, 2018		Mar. 03, 2018		Dec. 02, 2017		Sep. 02, 2017		Jun. 03, 2017		Mar. 04, 2017		Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
Sales revenue		$ 768,429	[1]	$ 770,107	[1]	$ 789,387	[1]	$ 713,079	[1]	$ 678,200	[1]	$ 562,869	[1]	$ 561,651	[1]	$ 503,323	[1]	$ 3,041,002	$ 2,306,043	$ 2,094,605
Gross profit		209,600	[1]	217,204	[1]	222,385	[1]	187,705	[1]	168,788	[1]	150,125	[1]	146,527	[1]	139,630	[1]	836,894	605,070	605,822
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1		(139,844)	[1],[2]	(146,069)	[1],[2]	(145,199)	[1],[2]	(151,020)	[1],[2]	(151,126)	[1]	(110,219)	[1]	(102,770)	[1]	(112,915)	[1]	(582,132)	(477,030)	(407,638)
Net income including non-controlling interests		$ 41,365	[1]	$ 37,736	[1]	$ 44,464	[1]	$ 47,667	[1]	$ (6,893)	[1]	$ 24,969	[1]	$ 26,167	[1]	$ 15,223	[1]	$ 171,232	$ 59,466	$ 121,917
Basic Income per share (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ 0.82		$ 0.75		$ 0.88		$ 0.94		$ (0.14)		$ 0.50		$ 0.52		$ 0.30
Diluted Income per share (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ 0.79		$ 0.72		$ 0.86		$ 0.92		$ (0.13)		$ 0.48		$ 0.51		$ 0.30
Weighted-average common shares – basic (in shares)		50,712	[1]	50,632	[1]	50,551	[1]	50,471	[1]	50,356	[1],[2]	50,384	[1],[2]	50,496	[1],[2]	50,243	[1],[2]	50,591	50,370	50,136
Diluted (in shares)		52,017	[1]	52,138	[1]	51,846	[1]	51,898	[1]	51,724	[1],[2]	51,605	[1],[2]	51,686	[1],[2]	51,460	[1],[2]	51,975	51,619	51,270
[1]	Amounts have been adjusted retrospectively for the change in accounting principle as discussed in Note 1.
[2]	Quarterly income per share amounts may not equal full year amounts due to rounding.