H.B. Fuller (FUL) 10-K 24 Jan 20 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Jan. 20, 2020	May 31, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0000039368
Entity Registrant Name	FULLER H B CO
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-30
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-09225
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MN
Entity Tax Identification Number	41-0268370
Entity Address, Address Line One	1200 Willow Lake Boulevard
Entity Address, City or Town	St. Paul
Entity Address, State or Province	MN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	55110-5101
City Area Code	651
Local Phone Number	236-5900
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
Trading Symbol	FUL
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 1,991,396,615
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		51,255,026

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Net revenue	$ 2,897,000	$ 3,041,002	$ 2,306,043
Cost of sales	(2,090,078)	(2,212,844)	(1,707,051)
Gross profit	806,922	828,158	598,992
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(580,928)	(590,267)	(479,465)
Other income (expense), net	(37,943)	(18,055)	19,154
Interest expense	(103,287)	(110,994)	(43,701)
Interest income	12,178	11,774	3,927
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	172,828	156,726	60,599
Income tax benefit (expense)	(49,408)	6,356	(9,810)
Income from equity method investments	7,424	8,150	8,677
Net income including non-controlling interests	130,844	171,232	59,466
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	(27)	(24)	(48)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 130,817	$ 171,208	$ 59,418
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.57	$ 3.38	$ 1.18
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.52	$ 3.29	$ 1.15
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	50,920	50,591	50,370
Diluted (in shares)	51,983	51,975	51,619
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.635	$ 0.615	$ 0.590

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 130,844	$ 171,232	$ 59,466
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	(20,395)	(71,238)	29,288
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	(21,828)	(2,970)	34,930
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	(35,031)	19,771	1,894
Cash-flow hedges, net of tax	13,820	(6,735)	(4,047)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(63,434)	(61,172)	62,065
Comprehensive income	67,410	110,060	121,531	[1]
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	41	8	39
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 67,369	$ 110,052	$ 121,492
[1]	The Consolidated Statements of Total Equity have been adjusted to reflect retrospectively cumulative effect adjustments to retained earnings related to accelerated revenue recognition for certain arrangements upon the adoption of Topic 606 and the recognition of income tax effects of intercompany sales of assets upon the adoption of ASU 2016-16 in fiscal 2019.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 112,191	$ 150,793
Trade receivables, net		493,181	495,008
Inventories		337,267	348,461
Other current assets		90,723	95,657
Total current assets		1,033,362	1,089,919
Property, plant and equipment, net		629,813	636,549
Goodwill		1,281,808	1,305,171
Other intangibles, net		799,399	908,151
Total other assets		241,352	236,524
Total assets	[1]	3,985,734	4,176,314
Current liabilities:
Notes payable		15,732	14,770
Current maturities of long-term debt		65,000	91,225
Trade payables		298,869	273,378
Accrued compensation		78,582	78,384
Income taxes payable		23,229	12,578
Other accrued expenses		60,745	75,788
Total current liabilities		542,157	546,123
Long-term debt, net of current maturities		1,898,384	2,141,532
Accrued pension liabilities		80,214	70,680
Other liabilities		242,190	264,768
Total liabilities		2,762,945	3,023,103
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) Shares authorized – 10,045,900		0	0
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, Shares authorized – 160,000,000, Shares outstanding – 51,241,190 and 50,732,796, for 2019 and 2018, respectively		51,241	50,733
Additional paid-in capital		130,295	95,940
Retained earnings		1,384,411	1,286,289
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(343,600)	(280,152)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity		1,222,347	1,152,810
Non-controlling interest		442	401
Total equity		1,222,789	1,153,211
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity		$ 3,985,734	$ 4,176,314
[1]	Segment assets include primarily inventory, accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment and other miscellaneous assets. Corporate assets include primarily corporate property, plant and equipment, deferred tax assets, certain investments and other assets.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
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)	51,241,190	50,732,796

Consolidated Statements of Tota

Consolidated Statements of Total Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Previous Accounting Guidance [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Previous Accounting Guidance [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Previous Accounting Guidance [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Previous Accounting Guidance [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Previous Accounting Guidance [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Previous Accounting Guidance [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 03, 2016								$ 50,141	$ 59,564	$ 1,097,521	$ (262,729)	$ 393	$ 944,890
Comprehensive income (loss)	[1]							0	0	59,418	62,074	39	121,531
Dividends								0	0	(29,911)	0	0	(29,911)
Stock option exercises								514	17,191	0	0	0	17,705
Share-based compensation plans other, net								165	17,203	0	0	0	17,368
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans								0	2,010	0	0	0	2,010
Repurchases of common stock								(431)	(21,400)	0	0	0	(21,831)
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest								0	94	0	0	0	94
Redeemable non-controlling interest								0	0	0	0	(39)	(39)
Balance at Dec. 02, 2017								50,389	74,662	1,127,028	(200,655)	393	1,051,817
Comprehensive income (loss)								0	0	171,208	(61,156)	8	110,060
Dividends								0	0	(31,331)	0	0	(31,331)
Stock option exercises								199	6,038	0	0	0	6,237
Share-based compensation plans other, net								237	19,836	0	0	0	20,073
Repurchases of common stock								(92)	(4,596)	0	0	0	(4,688)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects								0	0	18,341	(18,341)	0	0
Balance at Dec. 01, 2018		$ 50,733	$ 95,940	$ 1,285,246	$ (280,152)	$ 401	$ 1,152,168						1,153,211
Comprehensive income (loss)								0	0	130,817	(63,448)	41	67,410
Dividends								0	0	(32,695)	0	0	(32,695)
Stock option exercises								373	10,506	0	0	0	10,879
Share-based compensation plans other, net								200	26,810	0	0	0	27,010
Repurchases of common stock								(65)	(2,961)	0	0	0	(3,026)
Change in accounting principle at Dec. 01, 2018								0	0	1,043	0	0	1,043
Balance at Dec. 01, 2018								50,733	95,940	1,286,289	(280,152)	401	1,153,211
Balance at Nov. 30, 2019								$ 51,241	$ 130,295	$ 1,384,411	$ (343,600)	$ 442	$ 1,222,789
[1]	The Consolidated Statements of Total Equity have been adjusted to reflect retrospectively cumulative effect adjustments to retained earnings related to accelerated revenue recognition for certain arrangements upon the adoption of Topic 606 and the recognition of income tax effects of intercompany sales of assets upon the adoption of ASU 2016-16 in fiscal 2019.

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 130,844	$ 171,232	$ 59,466
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	67,115	68,636	51,072
Amortization	74,091	76,490	36,243
Deferred income taxes	(29,028)	(47,446)	(21,660)
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received	(39)	(3,172)	(2,640)
Gain on sale of assets	(24,104)	(3,050)	(19)
Share-based compensation	24,003	17,113	17,503
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	(8,063)	(6,558)	(4,704)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan income	(11,300)	(14,332)	(6,069)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0	0	(2,010)
Non-cash (gain) loss on mark to market adjustment related to contingent consideration liability	0	1,126	(4,233)
Non-cash charge for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition	0	0	11,289
Trade receivables, net	(25,632)	(39,429)	(26,826)
Inventories	19,584	(17,068)	(8,660)
Other assets	(18,316)	(35,184)	(12,986)
Trade payables	11,553	25,401	44,365
Accrued compensation	1,342	(306)	12,249
Other accrued expenses	(1,882)	(4,282)	9,809
Income taxes payable	(21,043)	(4,048)	14,973
Other liabilities	(448)	21,429	(14,685)
Other	37,518	81,522	14,424
Net cash provided by operating activities	269,177	253,312	166,325
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchased property, plant and equipment	(61,982)	(68,263)	(54,934)
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired	(8,292)	3,499	(1,745,415)
Purchased business remaining equity	(9,870)	0	(1,250)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	11,133	2,923	672
Proceeds from sale of business	70,293	0	0
Cash received from government grant	8,881	0	0
Cash outflow related to government grant	(2,758)	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	7,405	(61,841)	(1,800,927)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	0	2,856,278
Repayment of long-term debt	(288,600)	(185,750)	(1,079,250)
Payment of debt issuance, prepayment and extinguishment costs	0	0	(49,742)
Net proceeds from (payments on) notes payable	1,662	(13,276)	(7,776)
Dividends paid	(32,357)	(31,124)	(29,612)
Contingent consideration payment	(3,610)	0	0
Proceeds from stock options exercised	10,885	6,237	17,705
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0	0	2,010
Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest	0	0	(3,127)
Repurchases of common stock	(3,026)	(4,688)	(21,831)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(315,046)	(228,601)	1,684,655
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(138)	(6,475)	2,100
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(38,602)	(43,605)	52,153
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	150,793	194,398	142,245
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	112,191	150,793	194,398
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Dividends paid with company stock	338	207	299
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $416, $285, and $306 for the years ended November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 and December 2, 2017, respectively	107,088	109,428	43,790
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 37,232	$ 36,841	$ 37,986

Consolidated Statements of Ca_2

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Capitalized interest costs	$ 416	$ 285	$ 306

Note 1 - Nature of Business and

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
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 32 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, India, the Middle East and Africa. Our business is reported in five operating segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives and Engineering Adhesives. In 2019, Our Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments produce and supply industrial adhesives products for applications in various markets, including durable assembly (appliances and filters), packaging (food and beverage containers, flexible packaging, consumer goods, package integrity and re-enforcement, and durable and non-durable goods), converting (corrugation, folding carton, tape and label, paper converting, envelopes, books, multi-wall bags, sacks, and tissue and towel), nonwoven and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care and medical garments), performance wood (windows, doors and wood flooring), 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 percent ownership in Sekisui-Fuller Company, Ltd., our Japan joint venture, is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as we do not 2019 2018, not X 1934. November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 not In fiscal year 2017, X 1934. December 2, 2017 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. November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 2019, 2018 2017, 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 shipment. 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 606. 2019, 2018 2017, 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. 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 12 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 November 30, 2019. 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 fourth 2018, December 2, 2017 Investments Investments with a value of $5,062 and $5,048 represent the cash surrender value of life insurance contracts as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018, Equity Investments Investments in an entity where we own less than 20% not not November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017. November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018. 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 2019, 2018 2017, Goodwill We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth not 2019 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, Latin America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, have the same local and functional currency. 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 11 Asset Retirement Obligations We recognize asset retirement obligations (AROs) in the period in which we have an existing legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The ARO is recognized at fair value when the liability is incurred. Upon initial recognition of a liability, that cost is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated useful life of the related asset. We have recognized a liability related to special handling of asbestos related materials in certain facilities for which we have plans or expectation of plans to undertake a major renovation or demolition project that would require the removal of asbestos or have plans or expectation of plans to exit a facility. In addition, we have determined that we have facilities with some level of asbestos that will require abatement action in the future. Once the probability and timeframe of an action are determined, we apply certain assumptions to determine the related liability and asset. These assumptions include the use of inflation rates, the use of credit adjusted risk-free discount rates and the estimation of costs to handle asbestos related materials. The recorded liability is required to be adjusted for changes resulting from the passage of time and/or revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate. The asset retirement obligation liability was $2,952 and $3,646 at November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018, 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 business acquisitions, we enter into agreements that require us to pay the sellers a certain amount based upon a formula related to the entity’s financial results. The change in fair value of the contingent consideration liability is recorded in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 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) 2019 2018 2017 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 130,817 $ 171,208 $ 59,418 Weighted-average common shares – basic 50,920 50,591 50,370 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,063 1,384 1,249 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 51,983 51,975 51,619 Basic earnings per share $ 2.57 $ 3.38 $ 1.18 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.52 $ 3.29 $ 1.15 Share-based compensation awards for 2,951,697, 1,905,411 and 163,140 shares for 2019, 2018 2017, 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 13 Purchase of Company Common Stock Under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, repurchased stock is included in authorized shares, but is not 2019, 2018 2017, Change in Accounting Principle – Revenue Recognition In May 2014, No. 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 March 2, 2019 December 1, 2018 not 10. In March 2016, No. 2016 08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 No. 2014 09 March 2, 2019 No. 2014 09 Change in Accounting Principle – Income Tax Impact of Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory In October 2016, No. 2016 16, Income Taxes (Topic 740 third March 2, 2019. December 1, 2018 Change in Accounting Principle – Net Periodic Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs In March 2017, No. 2017 07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715 March 2, 2019. December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 December 1, 2018 As Reported Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07 As Adjusted Cost of sales $ (2,204,108 ) $ (8,736 ) $ (2,212,844 ) Gross profit 836,894 (8,736 ) 828,158 Selling, general and administrative expenses (582,132 ) (8,135 ) (590,267 ) Other income (expense), net 1,184 16,871 18,055 Net income including non-controlling interests 171,232 - 171,232 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 171,208 - 171,208 Basic $ 3.38 $ - $ 3.38 Diluted 3.29 - 3.29 December 2, 2017 As Reported Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07 As Adjusted Cost of sales $ (1,700,973 ) $ (6,078 ) $ (1,707,051 ) Gross profit 605,070 (6,078 ) 598,992 Selling, general and administrative expenses (477,030 ) (2,435 ) (479,465 ) Other income (expense), net (27,667 ) 8,513 (19,154 ) Net income including non-controlling interests 59,466 - 59,466 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 59,418 - 59,418 Basic $ 1.18 $ - $ 1.18 Diluted 1.15 - 1.15 New Accounting Pronouncements In December 2019, No. 2019 12, Income Taxes (Topic 740 November 28, 2021 not In August 2016, No. 2016 15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230 not March 2, 2019. December 2, 2017 In June 2016, No. 2016 13 , Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326 No. 2018 19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, November 2018, No. 2019 04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, April 2019 No. 2019 11, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, November 2019. No. 2018 19 842, Leases No. 2019 04 No. 2019 11 No. 2016 13. No. 2016 13 No. 2016 13. November 29, 2020. Leases In February 2016, No. 2016 02, Leases (Subtopic 842 December 2018, No. 2018 20, Leases (Topic 842 2016 02, No. 2019 01, Leases (Topic 842 December 1, 2019 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 We have substantially completed the accumulation of our lease data, detailed reviews of our lease contracts and implementation of our new lease accounting software. We have also substantially completed our analysis of the impact on the new standard on our business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure requirements under this ASU. We will adopt the package of transition practical expedients, which includes carryforward of historical lease classification for existing leases. As a result of the adoption of this ASU, we expect to record approximately $27,000 first 2020. not 14

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Dives

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestiture	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2: and Divestiture Ramapo Sales and Marketing, Inc. On May 17, 2019, twelve December 31, 2019. November 30, 2019, Dalton Holdings, LLC On July 1, 2019, November 30, 2019. Adecol On November 1, 2017, 2018, December 2, 2017. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Final Valuation December 1, 2018 Current assets $ 16,137 Property, plant and equipment 8,047 Goodwill 21,401 Other intangibles Customer relationships 16,633 Trademarks/trade names 1,298 Other assets 4,811 Current liabilities (14,274 ) Other liabilities (13,708 ) Total purchase price $ 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 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Adecol with our existing business. Such goodwill is not Royal Adhesives On October 20, 2017, 6 2018, December 2,2017. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Final Valuation December 1, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 65,896 Inventory 93,485 Other current assets 59,297 Property, plant and equipment 118,783 Goodwill 867,743 Other intangibles Developed technology 59,700 Customer relationships 664,700 Trademarks/trade names 31,000 Other assets 1,400 Accounts payable (38,759 ) Other current liabilities (33,483 ) Other liabilities (269,423 ) Total purchase price $ 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 to goodwill for assembled workforce and the expected synergies from combining Royal Adhesives with our existing business. The goodwill was assigned to multiple operating segments. The amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $41,638. The remaining goodwill is not The following unaudited pro forma information gives effect to the Royal Adhesives acquisition as if the acquisition was in effect for the year ended December 2, 2017. December 2, 2017 not not December 2, 2017, December 2, 2017, December 2, 2017 Net revenue $ 2,886,762 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 123,618 Pro forma earnings per share: 2.45 Basic 2.39 Diluted Wisdom Adhesives On January 27, 2017, December 2, 2017. The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date: Final Valuation December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,844 Property, plant and equipment 8,641 Goodwill 59,826 Customer relationships 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 4,400 Current liabilities (8,462 ) Total purchase price $ 123,549 The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 10 Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $59,826 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Wisdom Adhesives with our existing business. Such goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was assigned to our Americas Adhesives operating segment.

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
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 November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018. November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 Cost of sales $ 2,082 $ 5,699 Selling, general and administrative 12,453 3,182 $ 14,535 $ 8,881 The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of restructuring charges by segment: November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 Americas Adhesives $ 3,340 $ 1,601 EIMEA 6,959 2,842 Asia Pacific 915 10 Construction Adhesives 2,103 3,706 Engineering Adhesives 1,218 722 $ 14,535 $ 8,881 A summary of the restructuring liability is presented below: Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total 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 Expense incurred 9,140 1,929 3,466 14,535 Non-cash charges - (968 ) - (968 ) Cash payments (3,494 ) (961 ) (2,542 ) (6,997 ) Foreign currency translation (72 ) - - (72 ) Balance at end November 30, 2019 $ 9,830 $ - $ 924 $ 10,754 Non-cash charges include accelerated depreciation resulting from the cessation of use of certain long-lived assets. Restructuring liabilities have been classified as a component of other accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4: Statement of Income Information Additional details of income statement amounts for 2019, 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Foreign currency transaction losses, net $ (1,156 ) $ (4,450 ) $ (2,411 ) Gain on disposal of assets 24,304 2,177 22 Other, net 1 14,795 20,328 (16,765 ) Total other income (expense), net $ 37,943 $ 18,055 $ (19,154 ) Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses) $ 36,624 $ 35,534 $ 30,072 ¹ 2017 6 Balance Sheet Information Additional details of balance sheet amounts as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 Inventories 2019 2018 Raw materials $ 150,338 $ 169,228 Finished goods 186,929 179,233 Total inventories $ 337,267 $ 348,461 Other current assets Other receivables $ 26,258 $ 26,542 Prepaid income taxes 23,112 31,899 Prepaid taxes other than income taxes 16,836 16,718 Prepaid expenses 20,862 19,161 Assets held for sale 3,655 1,337 Total other current assets $ 90,723 $ 95,657 Property, plant and equipment Land $ 79,631 $ 79,745 Buildings and improvements 362,114 369,072 Machinery and equipment 808,154 815,084 Construction in progress 54,332 39,689 Total, at cost 1,304,231 1,303,590 Accumulated depreciation (674,418 ) (667,041 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 629,813 $ 636,549 Other assets Investments and company owned life insurance $ 8,870 $ 8,596 Equity method investments 53,696 51,454 Equity investments 1,667 1,669 Long-term deferred income taxes 29,037 27,112 Prepaid pension costs 28,759 37,881 Prepaid postretirement other than pension 58,307 48,872 Other long-term receivables 46,887 46,755 Other long-term assets 14,129 14,185 Total other assets $ 241,352 $ 236,524 Other accrued expenses Taxes other than income taxes $ 15,031 $ 16,592 Miscellaneous services 5,541 7,694 Customer rebates 11,293 10,082 Interest 4,572 5,996 Insurance 178 401 Product liability 978 1,249 Contingent consideration liability 3,400 3,610 Accrued expenses 19,752 30,164 Total other accrued expenses $ 60,745 $ 75,788 Other liabilities Asset retirement obligations $ 2,952 $ 3,646 Long-term deferred income taxes 177,530 214,295 Long-term income tax liability 10,088 9,609 Long-term deferred compensation 6,929 5,974 Postretirement other than pension 2,879 2,603 Environmental liabilities 4,657 5,183 Other long-term liabilities 37,155 23,458 Total other liabilities $ 242,190 $ 264,768 Additional details on the trade receivables allowance for doubtful accounts, credits related to pricing or quantities shipped and early payment discounts for 2019, 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 14,017 $ 11,670 $ 12,310 Charged to expenses and other adjustments 2,678 6,445 744 Write-offs (5,947 ) (2,187 ) (1,546 ) Foreign currency translation effect (66 ) (1,911 ) 162 Balance at end of year $ 10,682 $ 14,017 $ 11,670 Statement of Comprehensive Income Information The following tables provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): November 30, 2019 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 130,817 $ 27 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (20,409 ) - (20,409 ) 14 Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² (28,635 ) 6,807 (21,828 ) - Interest rate swap³ (46,254 ) 11,223 (35,031 ) - Other cash flow hedges³ 14,429 (609 ) 13,820 - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (80,869 ) $ 17,421 (63,448 ) 14 Comprehensive income $ 67,369 $ 41 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 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 1 not December 2, 2017 2 3 Statement of Total Equity Information Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: November 30, 2019 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (147,821 ) $ (147,716 ) $ (105 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($4,300) (13,338 ) (13,338 ) - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $21 1,763 1,763 - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $81,891 (165,968 ) (165,968 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (343,705 ) $ (343,600 ) $ (105 ) 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 )

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Int

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5: Goodwill balances by reportable segment as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 2019 2018 Americas Adhesives $ 322,875 $ 339,800 EIMEA 151,626 155,552 Asia Pacific 21,357 21,428 Construction Adhesives 310,979 310,720 Engineering Adhesives 474,971 477,671 Total $ 1,281,808 $ 1,305,171 Additional details related to goodwill for 2019 2018 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 1,305,171 $ 1,336,684 Ramapo acquisition 910 - Dalton Holdings divestiture (15,757 ) - Adecol acquisition - (1,881 ) Royal Adhesives acquisition - 1,730 Foreign currency translation effect (8,516 ) (31,362 ) Balance at end of year $ 1,281,808 $ 1,305,171 We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth fourth 2019, 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 Tradename All Other Total As of November 30, 2019 Original cost $ 109,967 $ 913,968 $ 62,537 $ 27,453 $ 1,113,925 Accumulated amortization (43,351 ) (223,563 ) (24,819 ) (23,273 ) (315,006 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 66,616 $ 690,405 $ 37,718 $ 4,180 $ 798,919 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 13 17 14 10 17 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 Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $74,091, $76,490 and $36,243 in 2019, 2018 2017, Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 69,467 $ 67,800 $ 66,298 $ 63,448 $ 58,655 $ 473,251 The above amortization expense forecast is an estimate. Actual amounts may Non-amortizable intangible assets as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 2019 2018

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-te

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 6: Notes Payable Notes payable were $15,732 and $14,770 at November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018, not 2019, 2018 2017, November 30, 2019. Long-Term Debt Weighted-Average Interest Rate at Fiscal Year Balance at Balance at Long-Term Debt November 30, 2019 Maturity Date November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 Revolving credit facility 3.70% 2022 $ - $ - Term Loan B 1 4.06% 2024 1,675,650 1,964,250 Public Notes 2 3.78% 2027 300,000 300,000 Other, including debt issuance cost and discount (12,266 ) (31,493 ) Total debt $ 1,963,384 $ 2,232,757 Less: current maturities (65,000 ) (91,225 ) Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 1,898,384 $ 2,141,532 1 October 20, 2024, November 30, 2019); 2 February 15, 2027, 1 Term Loans On October 20, 2017, first November 30, 2019, November 30, 2019). October 20, 2024. On March 9, 2018, February 27, 2018, October 20, 2017, 13 We are subject to mandatory prepayments in the first 4.25:1.00 3.75:1.00. 2019 2019. 2020 November 30, 2019. On December 16, 2016 February 24, 2017, October 20, 2017, December 2, 2017. December 2, 2017. 2 Public Notes On February 14, 2017, 10 February 15, 2027 February 14, 2017, 1 13 Fair Value of Long-Term Debt Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $2,016,516 and $2,123,447 as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018, not Long-term Debt Maturities Maturities of long-term debt for the next five Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Long-term debt obligations $ 65,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,610,650 $ 300,000 Revolving Credit Facility On September 29, 2017, first first November 30, 2019). April 12, 2022. As of November 30, 2019, Committed Drawn Unused Revolving credit facility $ 400,000 $ - $ 393,054 The secured, multi-currency revolving credit facility can be drawn upon for general corporate purposes up to a maximum of $400,000, less issued letters of credit. At November 30, 2019, 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 November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018,

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
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 shares of preferred stock that may one may Common Stock There were 160,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $1.00 authorized and 51,241,190 and 50,732,796 shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018, On April 6, 2017, five September 30, 2010 not 2019 2018 2017, may Common Shares Outstanding 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance 50,732,796 50,388,839 50,141,343 Stock options exercised 378,734 198,849 514,064 Deferred compensation paid 5,354 7,152 24,048 Restricted units vested 197,349 209,137 140,614 Shares withheld for taxes (73,043 ) (71,181 ) (56,230 ) Shares repurchased under repurchase program - - (375,000 ) Ending balance 51,241,190 50,732,796 50,388,839

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-control

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8: Prior to the end of the first 2017, August 1, 2018, 24 5 €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 Statement of Income for the first March 4, 2017. During the first March 4, 2017, €4,206. first March 4, 2017.

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-b

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	Note 9: 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 10 Restricted stock awards are nonvested stock-based awards that may one 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 1,474,436 common shares available for grant as of November 30, 2019. 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 percent match on deferred compensation invested in these units. These units are required to be paid out in our common stock. 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 percent match on deferred compensation invested in these units. 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 2019, 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 24.26 % 23.31 % 24.17 % Expected volatility range 23.88% - 24.76 % 23.18% - 23.58 % 23.48% - 24.88 % Risk-free interest rate 1.34% - 2.55 % 2.38% - 2.95 % 1.80% - 1.99 % Weighted-average expected dividend 1.40 % 1.14 % 1.07 % Expected dividend yield range 1.25% - 1.45 % 1.12% - 1.24 % 1.02% - 1.16 % Weighted-average fair value of grants $ 9.76 $ 11.38 $ 11.49 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 $24,003, $17,113 and $17,503 for 2019, 2018 2017, As of November 30, 2019, 0.8 0.9 Stock Option Activity The stock option activity for the years ended November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price 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 Granted 1,020,246 45.53 Exercised (378,734 ) 28.74 Forfeited or cancelled (47,308 ) 48.90 Outstanding at November 30, 2019 5,060,310 $ 46.04 The fair value of options granted during 2019, 2018 2017 2019, 2018 2017 November 30, 2019, 6.8 November 30, 2019, 5.4 November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 2019, 2018 2017 Restricted Stock Activity The nonvested restricted stock activity for the years ended November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Shares Total Value (in Years) Nonvested at December 3, 2016 352,744 36,953 389,697 $ 38.36 1.0 Granted 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 Granted 302,132 - 302,132 44.29 2.2 Vested (197,349 ) - (197,349 ) 45.45 - Forfeited (31,139 ) - (31,139 ) 43.37 0.4 Nonvested at November 30, 2019 487,997 - 487,997 $ 46.56 0.8 Total fair value of restricted stock vested during 2019, 2018, 2017 November 30, 2019 We repurchased 73,043, 71,181 and 56,230 restricted stock shares during 2019, 2018 2017, 2019, 2018 2017 Deferred Compensation Activity Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution. The deferred compensation units outstanding for the years ended November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Non-employee Directors Employees Total 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 Participant contributions 22,153 11,166 33,319 Company match contributions 1 23,720 1,117 24,837 Payouts - (5,354 ) (5,354 ) Units outstanding November 30, 2019 525,660 36,664 562,324 1 2019, 2018 2017, The fair value of non-employee directors’ company matches for 2019, 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017. 2019, 2018 2017,

Note 10 - Revenue

Note 10 - Revenue	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	Note 10: Revenue Recognition We sell a variety of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to a diverse customer base. The vast majority of our arrangements contain a single performance obligation to transfer manufactured goods to the customer as governed by an individual purchase order. We recognize revenue at the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised goods to the customer. The transaction price includes an estimation of any variable amounts of consideration to which we will be entitled. The most common forms of variable consideration within our arrangements are customer rebates, which are recorded as a reduction to revenue at the time of the initial sale using the expected value method. The expected value method is the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts and is based on a consideration of historical, current and forecast information. Changes in estimates are updated each reporting period. There are no not not We recognize revenue when control of goods is transferred to the customer. For the vast majority of our arrangements, control transfers at a point in time either upon shipment or upon delivery of the goods to the customer. The timing of transfer of control is determined considering the timing of the transfer of legal title, physical possession, and risks and rewards of goods to the customer. We record shipping and handling revenue in net revenues and outbound shipping and handling costs in cost of goods sold. The majority of our shipping and handling activities are performed prior to transfer of control of the goods to the customer. For those arrangements where we provide shipping and handling services after control of the goods has transferred to the customer, we have elected the practical expedient allowed under ASC 606 2019. No. 2014 09 not November 30, 2019, not Practical Expedients Elected We have elected the following practical expedients allowable under ASC 606: - Election to present revenue net of sales taxes and other similar taxes - Election to account for shipping and handling services performed after control has transferred to the customer as fulfillment activities Disaggregated Revenue Information We view the following disaggregation of revenue by product type as useful to understanding the composition of revenue recognized during year ended November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017: November 30, 2019 Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Adhesives Adhesives Total Durable assembly $ 277,759 $ 249,482 $ 66,366 $ - $ - $ 593,607 Hygiene 128,527 175,857 113,144 - - 417,528 Packaging 284,100 125,820 55,941 - - 465,861 Paper and other 332,389 89,754 36,134 - - 458,277 Construction - - - 394,912 - 394,912 Engineering - - - - 566,815 566,815 $ 1,022,775 $ 640,913 $ 271,585 $ 394,912 $ 566,815 $ 2,897,000 December 1, 2018 Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Adhesives Adhesives Total Durable assembly $ 287,520 $ 275,294 $ 67,083 $ - $ - $ 629,897 Hygiene 129,628 191,008 115,687 - - 436,323 Packaging 286,979 133,077 55,232 - - 475,288 Paper and other 347,238 98,069 40,160 - - 485,467 Construction - - - 452,046 - 452,046 Engineering - - - - 561,981 561,981 $ 1,051,365 $ 697,448 $ 278,162 $ 452,046 $ 561,981 $ 3,041,002 December 2, 2017 Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Adhesives Adhesives Total Durable assembly $ 250,699 $ 171,731 $ 61,253 $ - $ - $ 483,683 Hygiene 131,150 179,249 108,777 - - 419,176 Packaging 280,775 120,275 54,408 - - 455,458 Paper and other 240,153 93,184 40,258 - - 373,595 Construction - - - 260,466 - 260,466 Engineering - - - - 313,665 313,665 $ 902,777 $ 564,439 $ 264,696 $ 260,466 $ 313,665 $ 2,306,043

Note 11 - Pension and Postretir

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11: Defined Contribution Plan All U.S. employees have the option of contributing up to 75 percent of their pre-tax earnings to a 401 first 401 401 2019 401 2018 2017, The defined contribution plan liability recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets was $8,494 and $20,183 in 2019 2018, Defined Benefit Plans 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, 2019, 2018 2017. 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 November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Change in projected benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 336,889 $ 379,359 $ 208,075 $ 223,982 $ 36,842 $ 43,325 Service cost 4 56 2,237 2,311 98 173 Interest cost 14,691 12,251 4,678 4,671 1,550 1,484 Participant contributions - - - - 240 330 Plan amendments - - - 1,600 - - Actuarial (gain)/loss 1 49,211 (33,052 ) 30,517 (3,377 ) 3,749 (5,225 ) Other - - (103 ) - - - Settlement payments - - (307 ) - - - Benefits paid (20,407 ) (21,725 ) (8,356 ) (10,059 ) (3,223 ) (3,245 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (2,199 ) (11,053 ) - - Benefit obligation at end of year 380,388 336,889 234,542 208,075 39,256 36,842 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 346,460 378,099 169,455 187,708 82,910 79,300 Actual return on plan assets 54,527 (11,768 ) 22,945 (1,240 ) 12,046 4,058 Employer contributions 3,124 1,854 2,437 2,237 2,501 2,467 Participant contributions - - - - 240 330 Other - - (103 ) - - - Benefits paid 2 (20,584 ) (21,725 ) (8,356 ) (10,059 ) (3,223 ) (3,245 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (1,047 ) (9,191 ) - - Fair value of plan assets at end of year 383,527 346,460 185,331 169,455 94,474 82,910 Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end $ 3,139 $ 9,571 $ (49,211 ) $ (38,620 ) $ 55,218 $ 46,068 1 2019 2018 2019 2018 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 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Unrecognized actuarial loss $ 146,149 $ 130,661 $ 83,457 $ 69,762 $ 2,114 $ 3,430 Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost (9 ) 4 1,476 1,520 - - Ending balance $ 146,140 $ 130,665 $ 84,933 $ 71,282 $ 2,114 $ 3,430 Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Statement of financial position as of fiscal year-end Non-current assets $ 22,480 $ 28,396 $ 6,263 $ 9,467 $ 58,307 $ 48,872 Accrued benefit cost Current liabilities (1,418 ) (1,493 ) (1,723 ) (2,077 ) (210 ) (201 ) Non-current liabilities (17,922 ) (17,332 ) (53,750 ) (46,010 ) (2,879 ) (2,603 ) Ending balance $ 3,140 $ 9,571 $ (49,210 ) $ (38,620 ) $ 55,218 $ 46,068 The accumulated benefit obligation of the U.S. pension and other postretirement plans was $409,800 at November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018. November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018. The following amounts relate to pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018: Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2019 2018 2019 2018 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 24,344 $ 23,289 $ 125,073 $ 115,725 Fair value of plan assets 5,004 4,514 79,437 75,397 The following amounts relate to pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018: Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2019 2018 2019 2018 Projected benefit obligation $ 24,344 $ 23,338 $ 134,910 $ 123,484 Fair value of plan assets 5,004 4,514 79,437 75,397 Information about the expected cash flows is as follows: Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Employer contributions 2020 $ 312 $ 173 $ 1,500 Expected benefit payments 2020 $ 21,252 $ 8,091 $ 3,023 2021 21,022 8,548 3,003 2022 21,288 8,620 2,971 2023 21,698 8,562 2,921 2024 21,742 8,581 2,865 2025-2029 108,959 45,646 12,832 Components of net periodic benefit cost and other supplemental information for the years ended November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit) 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 4 $ 56 $ 111 $ 2,237 $ 2,311 $ 2,125 $ 98 $ 173 $ 208 Interest cost 14,691 12,251 15,836 4,678 4,671 4,709 1,550 1,484 1,593 Expected return on assets (25,305 ) (26,167 ) (25,458 ) (10,224 ) (11,105 ) (9,853 ) (7,013 ) (6,896 ) (5,788 ) Amortization: Prior service cost (benefit) 13 29 29 64 (4 ) (4 ) - - - Actuarial loss 4,677 5,904 5,905 3,114 2,901 3,492 33 60 1,010 Curtailment loss - - - 83 - - - - - Settlement charge - - - - - 16 - - - Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (5,920 ) $ (7,927 ) $ (3,577 ) $ (48 ) $ (1,226 ) $ 485 $ (5,332 ) $ (5,179 ) $ (2,977 ) Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Discount rate 3.17 % 4.50 % 3.72 % 1.35 % 2.29 % 2.12 % 3.00 % 4.37 % 3.54 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.71 % 1.75 % 1.71 % N/A N/A N/A Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net costs for years ended 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.50 % 3.72 % 4.08 % 2.30 % 2.10 % 2.15 % 4.37 % 3.54 % 3.85 % Expected return on plan assets 7.49 % 7.75 % 7.75 % 6.21 % 6.20 % 6.21 % 8.50 % 8.75 % 8.75 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.71 % 1.75 % 1.47 % N/A N/A N/A 1 May 31, 2011 no 2019, 2018 2017 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 November 30. 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017. November 30, 2019 2020. For the U.S. Pension Plan, we adopted the Adjusted Pri- 2012 2019. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption for the U.S. pension plan was 7.50 percent in 2019 2018 2017. 2019, 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 6.21 percent in 2019 2018 2017. Assumed health care trend rates 2019 2018 2017 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 7.00 % 6.25 % 6.50 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 0.25 % 0.25 % 5.00 % Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2028 2024 2024 The asset allocation for the company’s U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans at the end of 2019 2018 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 2019 2019 2018 2019 2019 2018 2019 2019 2018 Equities 60.0 % 57.7 % 59.5 % 49.0 % 49.6 % 50.8 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Fixed income 40.0 % 63.8 % 40.0 % 51.0 % 50.1 % 48.7 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 100.0 % 99.6 % 99.4 % Cash 1 0.0 % -21.5 % 0.5 % 0.0 % 0.3 % 0.5 % 0.0 % 0.4 % 0.6 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 1 2019 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 2019 2018. During 2019, 5 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 2019 2020. Other postretirement benefits plans consist of two 2019 2018. 500. Fair Value of Plan Assets The following table presents plan assets categorized within a three 14. November 30, 2019 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 126,178 $ 95,271 $ - $ 221,449 Fixed income 119,103 125,329 219 244,651 Cash 2 (83,099 ) 140 - (82,959 ) Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 162,182 220,740 219 383,141 Other investments measured at NAV 1 386 Total $ 162,182 $ 220,740 $ 219 $ 383,527 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 32,045 $ 1,247 $ - $ 33,292 Fixed income 46,262 6,819 675 53,756 Cash 506 - - 506 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 78,813 8,066 675 87,554 Other investments measured at NAV 1 97,777 Total $ 78,813 $ 8,066 $ 675 $ 185,331 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 94,082 $ 94,082 Cash 392 - - 392 Total $ 392 $ - $ 94,082 $ 94,474 December 1, 2018 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 121,087 $ 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 156,201 189,639 266 346,106 Other investments measured at NAV 1 354 Total $ 156,201 $ 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 1 820 10, not 2 2019 The definitions of fair values of our pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets at November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 Equities no no Fixed income Insurance Cash – The following is a roll forward of the Level 3 November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018: Fixed Income U.S. Pension Plans 2019 2018 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 266 $ 291 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (47 ) (25 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 219 $ 266 Fixed Income Non-U.S. Pension Plans 2019 2018 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 662 $ 660 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 28 30 Net gains 5 6 Currency change effect (20 ) (34 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 675 $ 662 Insurance Other Postretirement Benefits 2019 2018 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 82,446 $ 78,894 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 (403 ) (422 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (720 ) (671 ) Net gains 12,759 4,645 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 94,082 $ 82,446

Note 12 - Income Taxes

Note 12 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 12: Income Taxes Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments 2019 2018 2017 United States $ 31,796 $ 19,388 $ (33,273 ) Non-U.S. 141,032 137,338 93,872 Total $ 172,828 $ 156,726 $ 60,599 Components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit) 2019 2018 2017 Current: U.S. federal $ 9,122 $ 9,652 $ 444 State 3,294 1,597 21 Non-U.S. 47,848 37,980 29,557 60,264 49,229 30,022 Deferred: U.S. federal (432 ) (50,115 ) (7,653 ) State 125 (197 ) (1,414 ) Non-U.S. (10,549 ) (5,273 ) (11,145 ) (10,856 ) (55,585 ) (20,212 ) Total $ 49,408 $ (6,356 ) $ 9,810 Reconciliation of effective income tax 2019 2018 2017 Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate $ 36,294 $ 34,605 $ 21,210 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2,785 1,148 (959 ) Foreign dividend repatriation 2,854 1,258 276 Foreign operations 8,712 (3,253 ) (9,565 ) Impact of option valuation - 330 (1,381 ) Interest income not taxable in the U.S. - - (626 ) Executive compensation over $1 million 1,661 611 - Change in valuation allowance 1,097 5,213 (3,694 ) Research and development tax credit (802 ) (982 ) (647 ) Section 199 manufacturing deduction - (319 ) - Foreign-derived intangible income (2,240 ) - - Cross currency swap 2,677 - - Royal Adhesives transaction costs - - 2,271 Transition tax - 42,007 - Dividends received deduction - (8,484 ) - Deferred tax rate change - (79,488 ) - Other (3,630 ) 998 2,925 Total income tax expense (benefit) $ 49,408 $ (6,356 ) $ 9,810 Deferred income tax balances at each year-end related to: 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefit costs $ 32,621 $ 19,617 Foreign tax credit carryforward 2,175 1,809 Tax loss carryforwards 26,427 27,532 Other 29,518 20,865 Gross deferred tax assets 90,741 69,823 Less: valuation allowance (14,986 ) (14,129 ) Total net deferred tax assets 75,755 55,694 Deferred tax liability: Depreciation and amortization (224,248 ) (242,877 ) Total deferred tax liability (224,248 ) (242,877 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (148,493 ) $ (187,183 ) 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 While non-U.S. operations have been profitable overall, there are cumulative tax losses of $94,378 in various countries. These tax losses can be carried forward to offset the income tax liabilities on future income in these countries. Cumulative tax losses of $52,914 can be carried forward indefinitely, while the remaining $41,464 of tax losses must be utilized during 2020 2037. The U.S. has a branch foreign tax credit carryforward of $2,175. A valuation allowance has been recorded against this foreign tax credit carryforward to reflect that this amount is not not 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 November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018. not twelve 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 8,420 $ 8,887 Tax positions related to the current year: Additions 684 622 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 3,077 1,625 Reductions (1,484 ) (763 ) Settlements (105 ) (15 ) Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation (1,646 ) (1,936 ) Balance at end of year $ 8,946 $ 8,420 Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of November 30, 2019, We report accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. For the year ended November 30, 2019, November 30, 2019. December 1, 2018, December 1, 2018. We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in numerous state and foreign jurisdictions. We are no 2013 2013. 2015, December 1, 2012 November 30, 2013. second 2016, 2005 2014.

Note 13 - Financial Instruments

Note 13 - Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 13: Overview As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, and interest rate swaps to manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not no We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance of counterparties for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements. We select investment-grade multinational banks and financial institutions as counterparties for derivative transactions and monitor the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. We do not de minimis Cash Flow Hedges As of November 30, 2019, 1 six October 20, 2017 2021 2022 2 one February 24, 2017 2020. As of November 30, 2019, two November 30, 2019. November 30, 2019 twelve November 30, 2019, not not The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of November 30, 2019: Fiscal Year of Expiration Interest Rate Notional Value Fair Value Pay EUR 2020 1.95 % 42,600 (1,499 ) Receive USD 4.3038 % Pay EUR 2021 2.75 % 133,340 9,196 Receive USD 4.9330 % Pay EUR 2022 3.00 % 267,860 19,199 Receive USD 5.1803 % Total $ 443,800 $ 26,896 On March 9, 2018, February 27, 2018, October 20, 2017 6 November 30, 2019 On April 23, 2018, The amounts of pretax gains (losses) recognized in comprehensive income related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are as follows: November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Cross-currency swap contracts $ 14,429 $ (4,047 ) $ (6,538 ) Interest rate swap contracts $ (46,254 ) $ 25,819 $ 3,060 Fair Value Hedges On December 16, 2017 February 24, 2017 October 20, 2017, 6 December 2, 2017. On February 14, 2017, February 14, 2017 1 6 November 30, 2019 $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 14 As of November 30, 2019, December 2, 2019 October 20, 2020. The amounts of pretax gains (losses) recognized in other (expense) income, net related to derivative instruments not November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (573 ) $ 2,776 $ (3,797 ) Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities in the customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and countries. As of November 30, 2019, no

Note 14 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 14: Overview Estimates of fair value for financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. The framework defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The framework discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The framework utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three three ● Level 1: ● Level 2: not ● Level 3: Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018, Fair Value Measurements Using: November 30, Description 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 19,430 $ 19,430 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 1,227 - 1,227 - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 5,741 - 5,741 - Cross-currency cash flow hedges 26,896 - 26,896 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 1,800 $ - $ 1,800 $ - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 17,637 - 17,637 - 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 - See Note 6

Note 15 - Commitments and Conti

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 15: 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 November 30, 2019 Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 and Beyond Total Minimum Lease Payments Operating Leases $ 11,492 $ 7,984 $ 5,497 $ 4,686 $ 8,217 $ 37,876 Rent expense for all operating leases, which includes minimum lease payments and other charges such as common area maintenance fees, was $19,618, $20,620 and $15,199 in 2019, 2018 2017, 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 $8,535 and $10,665 as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018, November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018, 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 November 30, December 1, December 2, 2019 2018 2017 Lawsuits and claims settled 8 7 9 Settlement amounts $ 424 $ 390 $ 1,673 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 291 $ 281 $ 1,365 We do not Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not During 2018, 2011 2014 one 2017 2018 2018 not January 2018, September 2018, not zero

Note 16 - Operating Segments

Note 16 - Operating Segments	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 16: 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 We have five reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives and Engineering Adhesives. As of the beginning of fiscal 2019, 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: 2019 2018 2017 Net revenue Americas Adhesives $ 1,022,775 $ 1,051,365 $ 902,777 EIMEA 640,913 697,448 564,439 Asia Pacific 271,585 278,162 264,696 Construction Adhesives 394,912 452,046 260,466 Engineering Adhesives 566,815 561,981 313,665 Total $ 2,897,000 $ 3,041,002 $ 2,306,043 Inter-segment sales Americas Adhesives $ 17,747 $ 18,717 $ 15,943 EIMEA 35,005 19,765 19,153 Asia Pacific 4,675 6,952 6,498 Segment operating income Americas Adhesives $ 92,195 $ 98,966 $ 84,847 EIMEA 22,256 29,589 17,173 Asia Pacific 22,165 17,742 14,910 Construction Adhesives 11,971 30,418 (15,255 ) Engineering Adhesives 77,407 61,176 17,852 Total $ 225,994 $ 237,891 $ 119,527 Depreciation and amortization Americas Adhesives $ 34,570 $ 35,434 $ 22,208 EIMEA 26,828 28,259 20,269 Asia Pacific 8,338 8,447 8,163 Construction Adhesives 36,339 37,699 19,044 Engineering Adhesives 35,131 35,286 17,631 Total $ 141,206 $ 145,125 $ 87,315 Total assets 1 Americas Adhesives $ 927,024 $ 1,003,926 EIMEA 692,225 724,633 Asia Pacific 236,653 272,923 Construction Adhesives 816,821 876,448 Engineering Adhesives 991,811 970,357 Corporate 321,200 328,027 Total $ 3,985,734 $ 4,176,314 Capital expenditures Americas Adhesives $ 25,967 $ 28,983 EIMEA 13,110 16,407 Asia Pacific 5,506 5,005 Construction Adhesives 6,421 4,876 Engineering Adhesives 5,896 2,534 Corporate 6,654 10,458 Total $ 63,554 $ 68,263 Segment assets include primarily inventory, accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment, goodwill, intangible assets 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: 2019 2018 2017 Segment operating income $ 225,994 $ 237,891 $ 119,527 Other income (expense), net 37,943 18,055 (19,154 ) Interest expense (103,287 ) (110,994 ) (43,701 ) Interest income 12,178 11,774 3,927 Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 172,828 $ 156,726 $ 60,599 Financial information about geographic areas Net Revenue 2019 2018 2017 United States $ 1,309,056 $ 1,374,147 $ 969,346 China 347,304 343,960 302,009 Countries with more than 10 percent of total 1,656,360 1,718,107 1,271,355 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 1,240,640 1,322,895 1,034,688 Total $ 2,897,000 $ 3,041,002 $ 2,306,043 Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2019 2018 2017 United States $ 287,372 $ 286,639 $ 212,078 Germany 127,497 137,677 149,269 China 80,606 77,861 83,808 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 134,338 134,372 225,039 Total $ 629,813 $ 636,549 $ 670,194

Note 17 - Quarterly Data (Unaud

Note 17 - Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	Note 17: 2019 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 672,935 $ 759,583 $ 725,376 $ 739,106 Gross profit 179,925 218,459 207,321 201,217 Selling, general and administrative expenses (145,713 ) (146,079 ) (140,615 ) (148,521 ) Net income including non-controlling interests $ 12,248 $ 36,641 $ 49,730 $ 32,225 Basic Income per share $ 0.24 $ 0.72 $ 0.98 $ 0.63 Diluted Income per share $ 0.24 $ 0.70 $ 0.97 $ 0.61 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 Basic 50,752 50,902 50,939 51,089 Diluted 51,901 52,105 51,502 52,423 2018 2 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 713,079 $ 789,387 $ 770,107 $ 768,429 Gross profit 185,513 220,186 215,030 207,429 Selling, general and administrative expenses (152,707 ) (146,889 ) (147,739 ) (142,932 ) 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 $ 0.80 0 0 0 0 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 0 0 0 0 Basic 50,471 50,551 50,632 50,712 Diluted 51,898 51,846 52,138 52,017 1 may not 2 1.

Note 18 - Subsequent Event

Note 18 - Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Note 18: On January 13, 2020, November 27, 2021 December 3, 2022. first November 28, 2020.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
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 percent ownership in Sekisui-Fuller Company, Ltd., our Japan joint venture, is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as we do not 2019 2018, not X 1934. November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 not In fiscal year 2017, X 1934. December 2, 2017 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. November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 2019, 2018 2017,
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 from Contract with Customer [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 shipment. 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 606. 2019, 2018 2017, 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 Goods and Service [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.
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 12
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 November 30, 2019. no
Accounts Receivable [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 fourth 2018, December 2, 2017
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investments Investments with a value of $5,062 and $5,048 represent the cash surrender value of life insurance contracts as of November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018,
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Policy Text Block]	Equity Investments Investments in an entity where we own less than 20% not not November 30, 2019, December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017. November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018.
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 2019, 2018 2017,
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth not 2019 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, Latin America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, have the same local and functional currency.
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 11
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]	Asset Retirement Obligations We recognize asset retirement obligations (AROs) in the period in which we have an existing legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The ARO is recognized at fair value when the liability is incurred. Upon initial recognition of a liability, that cost is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated useful life of the related asset. We have recognized a liability related to special handling of asbestos related materials in certain facilities for which we have plans or expectation of plans to undertake a major renovation or demolition project that would require the removal of asbestos or have plans or expectation of plans to exit a facility. In addition, we have determined that we have facilities with some level of asbestos that will require abatement action in the future. Once the probability and timeframe of an action are determined, we apply certain assumptions to determine the related liability and asset. These assumptions include the use of inflation rates, the use of credit adjusted risk-free discount rates and the estimation of costs to handle asbestos related materials. The recorded liability is required to be adjusted for changes resulting from the passage of time and/or revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate. The asset retirement obligation liability was $2,952 and $3,646 at November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018,
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 business acquisitions, we enter into agreements that require us to pay the sellers a certain amount based upon a formula related to the entity’s financial results. The change in fair value of the contingent consideration liability is recorded in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Share-based Payment Arrangement [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) 2019 2018 2017 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 130,817 $ 171,208 $ 59,418 Weighted-average common shares – basic 50,920 50,591 50,370 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,063 1,384 1,249 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 51,983 51,975 51,619 Basic earnings per share $ 2.57 $ 3.38 $ 1.18 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.52 $ 3.29 $ 1.15 Share-based compensation awards for 2,951,697, 1,905,411 and 163,140 shares for 2019, 2018 2017,
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 13
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 2019, 2018 2017,
Change in Accounting Principle [Policy Text Block]	Change in Accounting Principle – Revenue Recognition In May 2014, No. 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 March 2, 2019 December 1, 2018 not 10. In March 2016, No. 2016 08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606 No. 2014 09 March 2, 2019 No. 2014 09 Change in Accounting Principle – Income Tax Impact of Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory In October 2016, No. 2016 16, Income Taxes (Topic 740 third March 2, 2019. December 1, 2018 Change in Accounting Principle – Net Periodic Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs In March 2017, No. 2017 07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715 March 2, 2019. December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 December 1, 2018 As Reported Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07 As Adjusted Cost of sales $ (2,204,108 ) $ (8,736 ) $ (2,212,844 ) Gross profit 836,894 (8,736 ) 828,158 Selling, general and administrative expenses (582,132 ) (8,135 ) (590,267 ) Other income (expense), net 1,184 16,871 18,055 Net income including non-controlling interests 171,232 - 171,232 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 171,208 - 171,208 Basic $ 3.38 $ - $ 3.38 Diluted 3.29 - 3.29 December 2, 2017 As Reported Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07 As Adjusted Cost of sales $ (1,700,973 ) $ (6,078 ) $ (1,707,051 ) Gross profit 605,070 (6,078 ) 598,992 Selling, general and administrative expenses (477,030 ) (2,435 ) (479,465 ) Other income (expense), net (27,667 ) 8,513 (19,154 ) Net income including non-controlling interests 59,466 - 59,466 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 59,418 - 59,418 Basic $ 1.18 $ - $ 1.18 Diluted 1.15 - 1.15
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	New Accounting Pronouncements In December 2019, No. 2019 12, Income Taxes (Topic 740 November 28, 2021 not In August 2016, No. 2016 15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230 not March 2, 2019. December 2, 2017 In June 2016, No. 2016 13 , Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326 No. 2018 19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, November 2018, No. 2019 04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, April 2019 No. 2019 11, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, November 2019. No. 2018 19 842, Leases No. 2019 04 No. 2019 11 No. 2016 13. No. 2016 13 No. 2016 13. November 29, 2020. Leases In February 2016, No. 2016 02, Leases (Subtopic 842 December 2018, No. 2018 20, Leases (Topic 842 2016 02, No. 2019 01, Leases (Topic 842 December 1, 2019 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 We have substantially completed the accumulation of our lease data, detailed reviews of our lease contracts and implementation of our new lease accounting software. We have also substantially completed our analysis of the impact on the new standard on our business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure requirements under this ASU. We will adopt the package of transition practical expedients, which includes carryforward of historical lease classification for existing leases. As a result of the adoption of this ASU, we expect to record approximately $27,000 first 2020. not 14

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_2

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]	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) 2019 2018 2017 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 130,817 $ 171,208 $ 59,418 Weighted-average common shares – basic 50,920 50,591 50,370 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,063 1,384 1,249 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 51,983 51,975 51,619 Basic earnings per share $ 2.57 $ 3.38 $ 1.18 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.52 $ 3.29 $ 1.15
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]	December 1, 2018 As Reported Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07 As Adjusted Cost of sales $ (2,204,108 ) $ (8,736 ) $ (2,212,844 ) Gross profit 836,894 (8,736 ) 828,158 Selling, general and administrative expenses (582,132 ) (8,135 ) (590,267 ) Other income (expense), net 1,184 16,871 18,055 Net income including non-controlling interests 171,232 - 171,232 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 171,208 - 171,208 Basic $ 3.38 $ - $ 3.38 Diluted 3.29 - 3.29 December 2, 2017 As Reported Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07 As Adjusted Cost of sales $ (1,700,973 ) $ (6,078 ) $ (1,707,051 ) Gross profit 605,070 (6,078 ) 598,992 Selling, general and administrative expenses (477,030 ) (2,435 ) (479,465 ) Other income (expense), net (27,667 ) 8,513 (19,154 ) Net income including non-controlling interests 59,466 - 59,466 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 59,418 - 59,418 Basic $ 1.18 $ - $ 1.18 Diluted 1.15 - 1.15

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Div_2

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestiture (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Final Valuation December 1, 2018 Current assets $ 16,137 Property, plant and equipment 8,047 Goodwill 21,401 Other intangibles Customer relationships 16,633 Trademarks/trade names 1,298 Other assets 4,811 Current liabilities (14,274 ) Other liabilities (13,708 ) Total purchase price $ 40,345 Final Valuation December 1, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 65,896 Inventory 93,485 Other current assets 59,297 Property, plant and equipment 118,783 Goodwill 867,743 Other intangibles Developed technology 59,700 Customer relationships 664,700 Trademarks/trade names 31,000 Other assets 1,400 Accounts payable (38,759 ) Other current liabilities (33,483 ) Other liabilities (269,423 ) Total purchase price $ 1,620,339 Final Valuation December 2, 2017 Current assets $ 13,844 Property, plant and equipment 8,641 Goodwill 59,826 Customer relationships 45,300 Trademarks/trade names 4,400 Current liabilities (8,462 ) Total purchase price $ 123,549
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	December 2, 2017 Net revenue $ 2,886,762 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller 123,618 Pro forma earnings per share: 2.45 Basic 2.39 Diluted

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 Cost of sales $ 2,082 $ 5,699 Selling, general and administrative 12,453 3,182 $ 14,535 $ 8,881
Schedule of Restructuring Charges by Segment [Table Text Block]	November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 Americas Adhesives $ 3,340 $ 1,601 EIMEA 6,959 2,842 Asia Pacific 915 10 Construction Adhesives 2,103 3,706 Engineering Adhesives 1,218 722 $ 14,535 $ 8,881
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	Employee- Related Asset-Related Other Total 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 Expense incurred 9,140 1,929 3,466 14,535 Non-cash charges - (968 ) - (968 ) Cash payments (3,494 ) (961 ) (2,542 ) (6,997 ) Foreign currency translation (72 ) - - (72 ) Balance at end November 30, 2019 $ 9,830 $ - $ 924 $ 10,754

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_2

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income Statement Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 2017 Foreign currency transaction losses, net $ (1,156 ) $ (4,450 ) $ (2,411 ) Gain on disposal of assets 24,304 2,177 22 Other, net 1 14,795 20,328 (16,765 ) Total other income (expense), net $ 37,943 $ 18,055 $ (19,154 ) Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses) $ 36,624 $ 35,534 $ 30,072
Schedule of Balance Sheet Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Inventories 2019 2018 Raw materials $ 150,338 $ 169,228 Finished goods 186,929 179,233 Total inventories $ 337,267 $ 348,461 Other current assets Other receivables $ 26,258 $ 26,542 Prepaid income taxes 23,112 31,899 Prepaid taxes other than income taxes 16,836 16,718 Prepaid expenses 20,862 19,161 Assets held for sale 3,655 1,337 Total other current assets $ 90,723 $ 95,657 Property, plant and equipment Land $ 79,631 $ 79,745 Buildings and improvements 362,114 369,072 Machinery and equipment 808,154 815,084 Construction in progress 54,332 39,689 Total, at cost 1,304,231 1,303,590 Accumulated depreciation (674,418 ) (667,041 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 629,813 $ 636,549 Other assets Investments and company owned life insurance $ 8,870 $ 8,596 Equity method investments 53,696 51,454 Equity investments 1,667 1,669 Long-term deferred income taxes 29,037 27,112 Prepaid pension costs 28,759 37,881 Prepaid postretirement other than pension 58,307 48,872 Other long-term receivables 46,887 46,755 Other long-term assets 14,129 14,185 Total other assets $ 241,352 $ 236,524 Other accrued expenses Taxes other than income taxes $ 15,031 $ 16,592 Miscellaneous services 5,541 7,694 Customer rebates 11,293 10,082 Interest 4,572 5,996 Insurance 178 401 Product liability 978 1,249 Contingent consideration liability 3,400 3,610 Accrued expenses 19,752 30,164 Total other accrued expenses $ 60,745 $ 75,788 Other liabilities Asset retirement obligations $ 2,952 $ 3,646 Long-term deferred income taxes 177,530 214,295 Long-term income tax liability 10,088 9,609 Long-term deferred compensation 6,929 5,974 Postretirement other than pension 2,879 2,603 Environmental liabilities 4,657 5,183 Other long-term liabilities 37,155 23,458 Total other liabilities $ 242,190 $ 264,768
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 14,017 $ 11,670 $ 12,310 Charged to expenses and other adjustments 2,678 6,445 744 Write-offs (5,947 ) (2,187 ) (1,546 ) Foreign currency translation effect (66 ) (1,911 ) 162 Balance at end of year $ 10,682 $ 14,017 $ 11,670
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	November 30, 2019 H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non-controlling Interests Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 130,817 $ 27 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment¹ $ (20,409 ) - (20,409 ) 14 Reclassification to earnings: Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² (28,635 ) 6,807 (21,828 ) - Interest rate swap³ (46,254 ) 11,223 (35,031 ) - Other cash flow hedges³ 14,429 (609 ) 13,820 - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (80,869 ) $ 17,421 (63,448 ) 14 Comprehensive income $ 67,369 $ 41 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 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
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	November 30, 2019 Total H.B. Fuller Stockholders Non- controlling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (147,821 ) $ (147,716 ) $ (105 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($4,300) (13,338 ) (13,338 ) - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $21 1,763 1,763 - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $81,891 (165,968 ) (165,968 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (343,705 ) $ (343,600 ) $ (105 ) 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 )

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_2

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 1,305,171 $ 1,336,684 Ramapo acquisition 910 - Dalton Holdings divestiture (15,757 ) - Adecol acquisition - (1,881 ) Royal Adhesives acquisition - 1,730 Foreign currency translation effect (8,516 ) (31,362 ) Balance at end of year $ 1,281,808 $ 1,305,171
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchased Technology and Patents Customer Relationships Tradename All Other Total As of November 30, 2019 Original cost $ 109,967 $ 913,968 $ 62,537 $ 27,453 $ 1,113,925 Accumulated amortization (43,351 ) (223,563 ) (24,819 ) (23,273 ) (315,006 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 66,616 $ 690,405 $ 37,718 $ 4,180 $ 798,919 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 13 17 14 10 17 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
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 69,467 $ 67,800 $ 66,298 $ 63,448 $ 58,655 $ 473,251
Operating Segments [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 Americas Adhesives $ 322,875 $ 339,800 EIMEA 151,626 155,552 Asia Pacific 21,357 21,428 Construction Adhesives 310,979 310,720 Engineering Adhesives 474,971 477,671 Total $ 1,281,808 $ 1,305,171

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-_2

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	Long-Term Debt Weighted-Average Interest Rate at Fiscal Year Balance at Balance at Long-Term Debt November 30, 2019 Maturity Date November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 Revolving credit facility 3.70% 2022 $ - $ - Term Loan B 1 4.06% 2024 1,675,650 1,964,250 Public Notes 2 3.78% 2027 300,000 300,000 Other, including debt issuance cost and discount (12,266 ) (31,493 ) Total debt $ 1,963,384 $ 2,232,757 Less: current maturities (65,000 ) (91,225 ) Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 1,898,384 $ 2,141,532
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Long-term debt obligations $ 65,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,610,650 $ 300,000
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]	Committed Drawn Unused Revolving credit facility $ 400,000 $ - $ 393,054

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	Common Shares Outstanding 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance 50,732,796 50,388,839 50,141,343 Stock options exercised 378,734 198,849 514,064 Deferred compensation paid 5,354 7,152 24,048 Restricted units vested 197,349 209,137 140,614 Shares withheld for taxes (73,043 ) (71,181 ) (56,230 ) Shares repurchased under repurchase program - - (375,000 ) Ending balance 51,241,190 50,732,796 50,388,839

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_2

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 2017 Expected life (in years) 4.75 4.75 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 24.26 % 23.31 % 24.17 % Expected volatility range 23.88% - 24.76 % 23.18% - 23.58 % 23.48% - 24.88 % Risk-free interest rate 1.34% - 2.55 % 2.38% - 2.95 % 1.80% - 1.99 % Weighted-average expected dividend 1.40 % 1.14 % 1.07 % Expected dividend yield range 1.25% - 1.45 % 1.12% - 1.24 % 1.02% - 1.16 % Weighted-average fair value of grants $ 9.76 $ 11.38 $ 11.49
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price 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 Granted 1,020,246 45.53 Exercised (378,734 ) 28.74 Forfeited or cancelled (47,308 ) 48.90 Outstanding at November 30, 2019 5,060,310 $ 46.04
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Shares Total Value (in Years) Nonvested at December 3, 2016 352,744 36,953 389,697 $ 38.36 1.0 Granted 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 Granted 302,132 - 302,132 44.29 2.2 Vested (197,349 ) - (197,349 ) 45.45 - Forfeited (31,139 ) - (31,139 ) 43.37 0.4 Nonvested at November 30, 2019 487,997 - 487,997 $ 46.56 0.8
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table Text Block]	Non-employee Directors Employees Total Units outstanding December 3, 2016 424,319 41,116 465,435 Participant contributions 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 Participant contributions 22,153 11,166 33,319 Company match contributions 1 23,720 1,117 24,837 Payouts - (5,354 ) (5,354 ) Units outstanding November 30, 2019 525,660 36,664 562,324

Note 10 - Revenue (Tables)

Note 10 - Revenue (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	November 30, 2019 Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Adhesives Adhesives Total Durable assembly $ 277,759 $ 249,482 $ 66,366 $ - $ - $ 593,607 Hygiene 128,527 175,857 113,144 - - 417,528 Packaging 284,100 125,820 55,941 - - 465,861 Paper and other 332,389 89,754 36,134 - - 458,277 Construction - - - 394,912 - 394,912 Engineering - - - - 566,815 566,815 $ 1,022,775 $ 640,913 $ 271,585 $ 394,912 $ 566,815 $ 2,897,000 December 1, 2018 Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Adhesives Adhesives Total Durable assembly $ 287,520 $ 275,294 $ 67,083 $ - $ - $ 629,897 Hygiene 129,628 191,008 115,687 - - 436,323 Packaging 286,979 133,077 55,232 - - 475,288 Paper and other 347,238 98,069 40,160 - - 485,467 Construction - - - 452,046 - 452,046 Engineering - - - - 561,981 561,981 $ 1,051,365 $ 697,448 $ 278,162 $ 452,046 $ 561,981 $ 3,041,002 December 2, 2017 Americas Asia Construction Engineering Adhesives EIMEA Pacific Adhesives Adhesives Total Durable assembly $ 250,699 $ 171,731 $ 61,253 $ - $ - $ 483,683 Hygiene 131,150 179,249 108,777 - - 419,176 Packaging 280,775 120,275 54,408 - - 455,458 Paper and other 240,153 93,184 40,258 - - 373,595 Construction - - - 260,466 - 260,466 Engineering - - - - 313,665 313,665 $ 902,777 $ 564,439 $ 264,696 $ 260,466 $ 313,665 $ 2,306,043

Note 11 - Pension and Postret_2

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
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 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Change in projected benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 336,889 $ 379,359 $ 208,075 $ 223,982 $ 36,842 $ 43,325 Service cost 4 56 2,237 2,311 98 173 Interest cost 14,691 12,251 4,678 4,671 1,550 1,484 Participant contributions - - - - 240 330 Plan amendments - - - 1,600 - - Actuarial (gain)/loss 1 49,211 (33,052 ) 30,517 (3,377 ) 3,749 (5,225 ) Other - - (103 ) - - - Settlement payments - - (307 ) - - - Benefits paid (20,407 ) (21,725 ) (8,356 ) (10,059 ) (3,223 ) (3,245 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (2,199 ) (11,053 ) - - Benefit obligation at end of year 380,388 336,889 234,542 208,075 39,256 36,842 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 346,460 378,099 169,455 187,708 82,910 79,300 Actual return on plan assets 54,527 (11,768 ) 22,945 (1,240 ) 12,046 4,058 Employer contributions 3,124 1,854 2,437 2,237 2,501 2,467 Participant contributions - - - - 240 330 Other - - (103 ) - - - Benefits paid 2 (20,584 ) (21,725 ) (8,356 ) (10,059 ) (3,223 ) (3,245 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (1,047 ) (9,191 ) - - Fair value of plan assets at end of year 383,527 346,460 185,331 169,455 94,474 82,910 Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end $ 3,139 $ 9,571 $ (49,211 ) $ (38,620 ) $ 55,218 $ 46,068
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 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Unrecognized actuarial loss $ 146,149 $ 130,661 $ 83,457 $ 69,762 $ 2,114 $ 3,430 Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost (9 ) 4 1,476 1,520 - - Ending balance $ 146,140 $ 130,665 $ 84,933 $ 71,282 $ 2,114 $ 3,430
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Statement of financial position as of fiscal year-end Non-current assets $ 22,480 $ 28,396 $ 6,263 $ 9,467 $ 58,307 $ 48,872 Accrued benefit cost Current liabilities (1,418 ) (1,493 ) (1,723 ) (2,077 ) (210 ) (201 ) Non-current liabilities (17,922 ) (17,332 ) (53,750 ) (46,010 ) (2,879 ) (2,603 ) Ending balance $ 3,140 $ 9,571 $ (49,210 ) $ (38,620 ) $ 55,218 $ 46,068
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2019 2018 2019 2018 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 24,344 $ 23,289 $ 125,073 $ 115,725 Fair value of plan assets 5,004 4,514 79,437 75,397 Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2019 2018 2019 2018 Projected benefit obligation $ 24,344 $ 23,338 $ 134,910 $ 123,484 Fair value of plan assets 5,004 4,514 79,437 75,397
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Employer contributions 2020 $ 312 $ 173 $ 1,500 Expected benefit payments 2020 $ 21,252 $ 8,091 $ 3,023 2021 21,022 8,548 3,003 2022 21,288 8,620 2,971 2023 21,698 8,562 2,921 2024 21,742 8,581 2,865 2025-2029 108,959 45,646 12,832
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit) 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 4 $ 56 $ 111 $ 2,237 $ 2,311 $ 2,125 $ 98 $ 173 $ 208 Interest cost 14,691 12,251 15,836 4,678 4,671 4,709 1,550 1,484 1,593 Expected return on assets (25,305 ) (26,167 ) (25,458 ) (10,224 ) (11,105 ) (9,853 ) (7,013 ) (6,896 ) (5,788 ) Amortization: Prior service cost (benefit) 13 29 29 64 (4 ) (4 ) - - - Actuarial loss 4,677 5,904 5,905 3,114 2,901 3,492 33 60 1,010 Curtailment loss - - - 83 - - - - - Settlement charge - - - - - 16 - - - Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (5,920 ) $ (7,927 ) $ (3,577 ) $ (48 ) $ (1,226 ) $ 485 $ (5,332 ) $ (5,179 ) $ (2,977 )
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Discount rate 3.17 % 4.50 % 3.72 % 1.35 % 2.29 % 2.12 % 3.00 % 4.37 % 3.54 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.71 % 1.75 % 1.71 % N/A N/A N/A Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net costs for years ended 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.50 % 3.72 % 4.08 % 2.30 % 2.10 % 2.15 % 4.37 % 3.54 % 3.85 % Expected return on plan assets 7.49 % 7.75 % 7.75 % 6.21 % 6.20 % 6.21 % 8.50 % 8.75 % 8.75 % Rate of compensation increase 1 4.50 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.71 % 1.75 % 1.47 % N/A N/A N/A
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	Assumed health care trend rates 2019 2018 2017 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 7.00 % 6.25 % 6.50 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 0.25 % 0.25 % 5.00 % Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2028 2024 2024
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 2019 2019 2018 2019 2019 2018 2019 2019 2018 Equities 60.0 % 57.7 % 59.5 % 49.0 % 49.6 % 50.8 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Fixed income 40.0 % 63.8 % 40.0 % 51.0 % 50.1 % 48.7 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 100.0 % 99.6 % 99.4 % Cash 1 0.0 % -21.5 % 0.5 % 0.0 % 0.3 % 0.5 % 0.0 % 0.4 % 0.6 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	November 30, 2019 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 126,178 $ 95,271 $ - $ 221,449 Fixed income 119,103 125,329 219 244,651 Cash 2 (83,099 ) 140 - (82,959 ) Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 162,182 220,740 219 383,141 Other investments measured at NAV 1 386 Total $ 162,182 $ 220,740 $ 219 $ 383,527 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 32,045 $ 1,247 $ - $ 33,292 Fixed income 46,262 6,819 675 53,756 Cash 506 - - 506 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 78,813 8,066 675 87,554 Other investments measured at NAV 1 97,777 Total $ 78,813 $ 8,066 $ 675 $ 185,331 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 94,082 $ 94,082 Cash 392 - - 392 Total $ 392 $ - $ 94,082 $ 94,474 December 1, 2018 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 121,087 $ 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 156,201 189,639 266 346,106 Other investments measured at NAV 1 354 Total $ 156,201 $ 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
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Fixed Income U.S. Pension Plans 2019 2018 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 266 $ 291 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (47 ) (25 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 219 $ 266 Fixed Income Non-U.S. Pension Plans 2019 2018 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 662 $ 660 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 28 30 Net gains 5 6 Currency change effect (20 ) (34 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 675 $ 662 Insurance Other Postretirement Benefits 2019 2018 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 82,446 $ 78,894 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 (403 ) (422 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (720 ) (671 ) Net gains 12,759 4,645 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 94,082 $ 82,446

Note 12 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 12 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments 2019 2018 2017 United States $ 31,796 $ 19,388 $ (33,273 ) Non-U.S. 141,032 137,338 93,872 Total $ 172,828 $ 156,726 $ 60,599
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit) 2019 2018 2017 Current: U.S. federal $ 9,122 $ 9,652 $ 444 State 3,294 1,597 21 Non-U.S. 47,848 37,980 29,557 60,264 49,229 30,022 Deferred: U.S. federal (432 ) (50,115 ) (7,653 ) State 125 (197 ) (1,414 ) Non-U.S. (10,549 ) (5,273 ) (11,145 ) (10,856 ) (55,585 ) (20,212 ) Total $ 49,408 $ (6,356 ) $ 9,810
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Reconciliation of effective income tax 2019 2018 2017 Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate $ 36,294 $ 34,605 $ 21,210 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2,785 1,148 (959 ) Foreign dividend repatriation 2,854 1,258 276 Foreign operations 8,712 (3,253 ) (9,565 ) Impact of option valuation - 330 (1,381 ) Interest income not taxable in the U.S. - - (626 ) Executive compensation over $1 million 1,661 611 - Change in valuation allowance 1,097 5,213 (3,694 ) Research and development tax credit (802 ) (982 ) (647 ) Section 199 manufacturing deduction - (319 ) - Foreign-derived intangible income (2,240 ) - - Cross currency swap 2,677 - - Royal Adhesives transaction costs - - 2,271 Transition tax - 42,007 - Dividends received deduction - (8,484 ) - Deferred tax rate change - (79,488 ) - Other (3,630 ) 998 2,925 Total income tax expense (benefit) $ 49,408 $ (6,356 ) $ 9,810
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred income tax balances at each year-end related to: 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefit costs $ 32,621 $ 19,617 Foreign tax credit carryforward 2,175 1,809 Tax loss carryforwards 26,427 27,532 Other 29,518 20,865 Gross deferred tax assets 90,741 69,823 Less: valuation allowance (14,986 ) (14,129 ) Total net deferred tax assets 75,755 55,694 Deferred tax liability: Depreciation and amortization (224,248 ) (242,877 ) Total deferred tax liability (224,248 ) (242,877 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (148,493 ) $ (187,183 )
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 8,420 $ 8,887 Tax positions related to the current year: Additions 684 622 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 3,077 1,625 Reductions (1,484 ) (763 ) Settlements (105 ) (15 ) Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation (1,646 ) (1,936 ) Balance at end of year $ 8,946 $ 8,420

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen_2

Note 13 - Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
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 2020 1.95 % 42,600 (1,499 ) Receive USD 4.3038 % Pay EUR 2021 2.75 % 133,340 9,196 Receive USD 4.9330 % Pay EUR 2022 3.00 % 267,860 19,199 Receive USD 5.1803 % Total $ 443,800 $ 26,896
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Cross-currency swap contracts $ 14,429 $ (4,047 ) $ (6,538 ) Interest rate swap contracts $ (46,254 ) $ 25,819 $ 3,060 November 30, 2019 December 1, 2018 December 2, 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (573 ) $ 2,776 $ (3,797 )

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem_2

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements Using: November 30, Description 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 19,430 $ 19,430 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 1,227 - 1,227 - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges 5,741 - 5,741 - Cross-currency cash flow hedges 26,896 - 26,896 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 1,800 $ - $ 1,800 $ - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges 17,637 - 17,637 - 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 -

Note 15 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 and Beyond Total Minimum Lease Payments Operating Leases $ 11,492 $ 7,984 $ 5,497 $ 4,686 $ 8,217 $ 37,876
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]	Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended November 30, December 1, December 2, 2019 2018 2017 Lawsuits and claims settled 8 7 9 Settlement amounts $ 424 $ 390 $ 1,673 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 291 $ 281 $ 1,365

Note 16 - Operating Segments (T

Note 16 - Operating Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 2017 Net revenue Americas Adhesives $ 1,022,775 $ 1,051,365 $ 902,777 EIMEA 640,913 697,448 564,439 Asia Pacific 271,585 278,162 264,696 Construction Adhesives 394,912 452,046 260,466 Engineering Adhesives 566,815 561,981 313,665 Total $ 2,897,000 $ 3,041,002 $ 2,306,043 Inter-segment sales Americas Adhesives $ 17,747 $ 18,717 $ 15,943 EIMEA 35,005 19,765 19,153 Asia Pacific 4,675 6,952 6,498 Segment operating income Americas Adhesives $ 92,195 $ 98,966 $ 84,847 EIMEA 22,256 29,589 17,173 Asia Pacific 22,165 17,742 14,910 Construction Adhesives 11,971 30,418 (15,255 ) Engineering Adhesives 77,407 61,176 17,852 Total $ 225,994 $ 237,891 $ 119,527 Depreciation and amortization Americas Adhesives $ 34,570 $ 35,434 $ 22,208 EIMEA 26,828 28,259 20,269 Asia Pacific 8,338 8,447 8,163 Construction Adhesives 36,339 37,699 19,044 Engineering Adhesives 35,131 35,286 17,631 Total $ 141,206 $ 145,125 $ 87,315 Total assets 1 Americas Adhesives $ 927,024 $ 1,003,926 EIMEA 692,225 724,633 Asia Pacific 236,653 272,923 Construction Adhesives 816,821 876,448 Engineering Adhesives 991,811 970,357 Corporate 321,200 328,027 Total $ 3,985,734 $ 4,176,314 Capital expenditures Americas Adhesives $ 25,967 $ 28,983 EIMEA 13,110 16,407 Asia Pacific 5,506 5,005 Construction Adhesives 6,421 4,876 Engineering Adhesives 5,896 2,534 Corporate 6,654 10,458 Total $ 63,554 $ 68,263
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 2017 Segment operating income $ 225,994 $ 237,891 $ 119,527 Other income (expense), net 37,943 18,055 (19,154 ) Interest expense (103,287 ) (110,994 ) (43,701 ) Interest income 12,178 11,774 3,927 Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 172,828 $ 156,726 $ 60,599
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	Net Revenue 2019 2018 2017 United States $ 1,309,056 $ 1,374,147 $ 969,346 China 347,304 343,960 302,009 Countries with more than 10 percent of total 1,656,360 1,718,107 1,271,355 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 1,240,640 1,322,895 1,034,688 Total $ 2,897,000 $ 3,041,002 $ 2,306,043 Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2019 2018 2017 United States $ 287,372 $ 286,639 $ 212,078 Germany 127,497 137,677 149,269 China 80,606 77,861 83,808 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 134,338 134,372 225,039 Total $ 629,813 $ 636,549 $ 670,194

Note 17 - Quarterly Data (Una_2

Note 17 - Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Notes Tables
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	2019 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 672,935 $ 759,583 $ 725,376 $ 739,106 Gross profit 179,925 218,459 207,321 201,217 Selling, general and administrative expenses (145,713 ) (146,079 ) (140,615 ) (148,521 ) Net income including non-controlling interests $ 12,248 $ 36,641 $ 49,730 $ 32,225 Basic Income per share $ 0.24 $ 0.72 $ 0.98 $ 0.63 Diluted Income per share $ 0.24 $ 0.70 $ 0.97 $ 0.61 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 Basic 50,752 50,902 50,939 51,089 Diluted 51,901 52,105 51,502 52,423 2018 2 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net revenue $ 713,079 $ 789,387 $ 770,107 $ 768,429 Gross profit 185,513 220,186 215,030 207,429 Selling, general and administrative expenses (152,707 ) (146,889 ) (147,739 ) (142,932 ) 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 $ 0.80 0 0 0 0 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 1 0 0 0 0 Basic 50,471 50,551 50,632 50,712 Diluted 51,898 51,846 52,138 52,017

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_3

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)shares	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)shares	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)shares	Dec. 01, 2019USD ($)
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates	32
Number of Operating Segments	5
Rebates	$ 22,795	$ 21,265	$ 18,158
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	25.70%
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	$ 5,062	5,048
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Impairment Loss, Annual Amount		0	0
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	1,667	1,669
Interest Costs Capitalized	$ 416	$ 285	$ 306
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	17 years	17 years
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent, Total	$ 2,952	$ 3,646
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | shares	2,951,697	1,905,411	163,140
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation | shares	73,043	71,181	56,230
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance	$ 1,384,411	$ 1,286,289
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance		1,776
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance		$ 733
Accounting Standards Update 2016-15 [Member] | Reclassification of Debt Prepayment and Extinguishment Costs From Operating to Financing Cash Outflows [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	25,535
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment, Net Of Tax	$ 16,598
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability, Total				$ 27,000
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset				$ 27,000
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%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Americas Adhesives [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	35.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | EIMEA [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	22.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	9.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Construction Adhesives [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	14.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	20.00%

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 ($)
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
	Nov. 30, 2019	[1]	Aug. 31, 2019	[1]	Jun. 01, 2019	[1]	Mar. 02, 2019	[1]	Dec. 01, 2018	[1],[2]	Sep. 01, 2018	[1],[2]	Jun. 02, 2018	[1],[2]	Mar. 03, 2018	[1],[2]	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller																	$ 130,817	$ 171,208	$ 59,418
Weighted-average common shares – basic (in shares)	51,089		50,939		50,902		50,752		50,712		50,632		50,551		50,471		50,920	50,591	50,370
Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans (in shares)																	1,063	1,384	1,249
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted (in shares)	52,423		51,502		52,105		51,901		52,017		52,138		51,846		51,898		51,983	51,975	51,619
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)																	$ 2.57	$ 3.38	$ 1.18
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)																	$ 2.52	$ 3.29	$ 1.15
[1]	Quarterly income per share amounts may not equal full year amounts due to rounding.
[2]	Amounts have been adjusted retrospectively for the change in accounting principle as discussed in Note 1.

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_6

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Change in Accounting Principle (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019		Aug. 31, 2019		Jun. 01, 2019		Mar. 02, 2019		Dec. 01, 2018	[1]	Sep. 01, 2018	[1]	Jun. 02, 2018	[1]	Mar. 03, 2018	[1]	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Cost of sales																	$ (2,090,078)	$ (2,212,844)	$ (1,707,051)
Gross profit	$ 201,217		$ 207,321		$ 218,459		$ 179,925		$ 207,429		$ 215,030		$ 220,186		$ 185,513		806,922	828,158	598,992
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(148,521)	[2]	(140,615)	[2]	(146,079)	[2]	(145,713)	[2]	(142,932)		(147,739)		(146,889)		(152,707)		(580,928)	(590,267)	(479,465)
Other income (expense), net																	37,943	18,055	(19,154)
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 32,225		$ 49,730		$ 36,641		$ 12,248		$ 41,365		$ 37,736		$ 44,464		$ 47,667		130,844	171,232	59,466
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller																	$ 130,817	$ 171,208	$ 59,418
Basic (in dollars per share)																	$ 2.57	$ 3.38	$ 1.18
Diluted (in dollars per share)																	$ 2.52	$ 3.29	$ 1.15
Previously Reported [Member]
Cost of sales																		$ (2,204,108)	$ (1,700,973)
Gross profit																		836,894	605,070
Selling, general and administrative expenses																		(582,132)	(477,030)
Other income (expense), net																		1,184	(27,667)
Net income including non-controlling interests																		171,232	59,466
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller																		$ 171,208	$ 59,418
Basic (in dollars per share)																		$ 3.38	$ 1.18
Diluted (in dollars per share)																		$ 3.29	$ 1.15
Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
Cost of sales																		$ (8,736)	$ (6,078)
Gross profit																		(8,736)	(6,078)
Selling, general and administrative expenses																		(8,135)	(2,435)
Other income (expense), net																		16,871	8,513
Net income including non-controlling interests																		0	0
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller																		$ 0	$ 0
Basic (in dollars per share)																		$ 0	$ 0
Diluted (in dollars per share)																		$ 0	$ 0
[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 2 - Acquisitions and Div_3

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestiture (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, R$ in Millions	May 17, 2019USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2017BRL (R$)	Oct. 20, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 27, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill, Ending Balance						$ 1,281,808	$ 1,281,808	$ 1,305,171	$ 1,336,684
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life							17 years	17 years
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates						32	32
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life							17 years	17 years
Dalton Holdings [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business						$ 18,764
Ramapo [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 8,292
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High	3,400
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Receivables Settled	$ 2,166
Goodwill, Ending Balance						910	$ 910
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total						8,800	8,800
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets, Excluding Intangible Assets						4,148	4,148
Adecol [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 44,682	R$ 145.9
Goodwill, Ending Balance		21,401						$ 21,401
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
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs		$ 951
Adecol [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		13 years	13 years
Adecol [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		5 years	5 years
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				$ 1,622,728
Goodwill, Ending Balance				867,743				$ 867,743
Proceeds from Previous Acquisition				2,389
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total				1,620,339
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs				$ 11,625
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									10,812
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				18 years
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				15 years
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				15 years
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross					$ 123,549
Goodwill, Ending Balance					$ 59,826	$ 59,826	$ 59,826
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs									$ 555
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 and Div_4

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestiture - Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Nov. 01, 2017	Oct. 20, 2017	Jan. 27, 2017
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 1,281,808	$ 1,305,171	$ 1,336,684
Adecol [Member]
Current assets		16,137
Property, plant and equipment		8,047
Goodwill, Ending Balance		21,401		$ 21,401
Other assets		4,811
Current liabilities		(14,274)
Other liabilities		(13,708)
Total purchase price		40,345
Adecol [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer relationships		16,633
Adecol [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Customer relationships		1,298
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Property, plant and equipment		118,783
Goodwill, Ending Balance		867,743			$ 867,743
Other assets		1,400
Other liabilities		(269,423)
Total purchase price		1,620,339
Accounts receivable		65,896
Inventory		93,485
Other current assets		59,297
Accounts payable		(38,759)
Other current liabilities		(33,483)
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer relationships		664,700
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Customer relationships		31,000
Royal Adhesives [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Customer relationships		$ 59,700
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member]
Current assets	13,844
Property, plant and equipment	8,641
Goodwill, Ending Balance	59,826					$ 59,826
Current liabilities	(8,462)
Total purchase price	123,549
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer relationships	45,300
H. E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, LLC [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Customer relationships	$ 4,400

Note 2 - Acquisitions - Pro For

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

Note 3 - Restructuring Action_2

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Restructuring Charges	$ 14,535	$ 8,881
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Charges	2,082	5,699
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 12,453	$ 3,182

Note 3 - Restructuring Action_3

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Restructuring Charges	$ 14,535	$ 8,881
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Restructuring Charges	3,340	1,601
EIMEA [Member]
Restructuring Charges	6,959	2,842
Asia Pacific [Member]
Restructuring Charges	915	10
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Restructuring Charges	2,103	3,706
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 1,218	$ 722

Note 3 - Restructuring Action_4

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Balance	$ 4,256	$ 1,506
Restructuring Charges	14,535	8,881
Non-cash charges	(968)	(1,666)
Cash payments	(6,997)	(4,407)
Foreign currency translation	(72)	(58)
Balance	10,754	4,256
Employee Related [Member]
Balance	4,256	1,486
Restructuring Charges	9,140	6,223
Non-cash charges	0	0
Cash payments	(3,494)	(3,395)
Foreign currency translation	(72)	(58)
Balance	9,830	4,256
Asset Related [Member]
Balance	0	0
Restructuring Charges	1,929	2,353
Non-cash charges	(968)	(1,666)
Cash payments	(961)	(687)
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Balance	0	0
Other Restructuring [Member]
Balance	0	20
Restructuring Charges	3,466	305
Non-cash charges	0	0
Cash payments	(2,542)	(325)
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Balance	$ 924	$ 0

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
		Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Foreign currency transaction losses, net		$ (1,156)	$ (4,450)	$ (2,411)
Gain on disposal of assets		24,304	2,177	22
Other, net	[1]	14,795	20,328	(16,765)
Total other income (expense), net		37,943	18,055	(19,154)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses)		$ 36,624	$ 35,534	$ 30,072
[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 ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Raw materials	$ 150,338	$ 169,228
Finished goods	186,929	179,233
Total inventories	337,267	348,461
Other receivables	26,258	26,542
Prepaid income taxes	23,112	31,899
Prepaid taxes other than income taxes	16,836	16,718
Prepaid expenses	20,862	19,161
Assets held for sale	3,655	1,337
Total other current assets	90,723	95,657
Land	79,631	79,745
Buildings and improvements	362,114	369,072
Machinery and equipment	808,154	815,084
Construction in progress	54,332	39,689
Total, at cost	1,304,231	1,303,590
Accumulated depreciation	(674,418)	(667,041)
Net property, plant and equipment	629,813	636,549	$ 670,194
Investments and company owned life insurance	8,870	8,596
Equity method investments	53,696	51,454
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	1,667	1,669
Long-term deferred income taxes	29,037	27,112
Other long-term receivables	46,887	46,755
Other long-term assets	14,129	14,185
Total other assets	241,352	236,524
Taxes other than income taxes	15,031	16,592
Miscellaneous services	5,541	7,694
Customer rebates	11,293	10,082
Interest	4,572	5,996
Insurance	178	401
Product liability	978	1,249
Contingent consideration liability	3,400	3,610
Accrued expenses	19,752	30,164
Total other accrued expenses	60,745	75,788
Other liabilities:
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent, Total	2,952	3,646
Long-term deferred income taxes	177,530	214,295
Long-term income tax liability	10,088	9,609
Long-term deferred compensation	6,929	5,974
Postretirement other than pension	2,879	2,603
Environmental liabilities	4,657	5,183
Other long-term liabilities	37,155	23,458
Total other liabilities	242,190	264,768
Pension Plan [Member]
Prepaid postretirement costs	28,759	37,881
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Prepaid postretirement costs	$ 58,307	$ 48,872

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_6

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Balance at beginning of year	$ 14,017	$ 11,670	$ 12,310
Charged to expenses and other adjustments	2,678	6,445	744
Write-offs	(5,947)	(2,187)	(1,546)
Foreign currency translation effect	(66)	(1,911)	162
Balance at end of year	$ 10,682	$ 14,017	$ 11,670

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_7

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$ 130,817	$ 171,208	$ 59,418
Net income including non-controlling interests, non-controlling interests net		27	24	48
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, pretax	[1]	(20,409)	(71,222)	29,297
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, net	[1]	(20,409)	(71,222)	29,297
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, non-controlling interests net		14	(16)	(9)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², pretax	[2]	(28,635)	(3,671)	51,282
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², tax	[2]	6,807	701	(16,352)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², net	[2]	(21,828)	(2,970)	34,930
Interest rate swap³, pretax	[3]	(46,254)	25,819	3,060
Interest rate swap³, tax	[3]	11,223	(6,048)	(1,166)
Interest rate swap³, net	[3]	(35,031)	19,771	1,894
Other cash-flow hedges³, pretax	[3]	14,429	(4,047)	(6,538)
Other cash-flow hedges³, tax	[3]	(609)	(2,688)	2,491
Other cash-flow hedges³, net	[3]	13,820	(6,735)	(4,047)
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax		(80,869)	(53,121)	77,101
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax		17,421	(8,035)	(15,027)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net		(63,448)	(61,156)	62,074
Other comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests net		14	(16)	(9)
Comprehensive income (loss), net		67,369	110,052	121,492
Comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests net		$ 41	$ 8	$ 39
[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	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (343,600)	$ (280,152)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(147,821)	(127,398)	$ (56,159)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($4,300)	(13,338)	21,693	1,922
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $21	1,763	(12,057)	(5,322)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $81,891	(165,968)	(144,140)	(141,171)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)	(18,341)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(343,705)	(280,243)	(200,730)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(147,716)	(127,307)	(56,084)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($4,300)	(13,338)	21,693	1,922
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $21	1,763	(12,057)	(5,322)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $81,891	(165,968)	(144,140)	(141,171)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)	(18,341)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(343,600)	(280,152)	(200,655)
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(105)	(91)	(75)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($4,300)	0	0	0
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $21	0	0	0
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $81,891	0	0	0
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	0	0
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (105)	$ (91)	$ (75)

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	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Tax on interest rate swap	$ (4,300)	$ (7,231)
Tax on other cash-flow hedges	29	588
Taxes on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	$ 81,891	$ 75,083

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_3

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 74,091	$ 76,490	$ 36,243
Indefinite Lived Trademarks and Trade Names	$ 480	$ 493

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_4

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Goodwill	$ 1,281,808	$ 1,305,171	$ 1,336,684
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	322,875	339,800
EIMEA [Member]
Goodwill	151,626	155,552
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill	21,357	21,428
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	310,979	310,720
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	$ 474,971	$ 477,671

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_5

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Balance at beginning of year	$ 1,305,171	$ 1,336,684
Foreign currency translation effect	(8,516)	(31,362)
Balance at end of year	1,281,808	1,305,171
Ramapo [Member]
Acquisition	910	0
Balance at end of year	910
Dalton Holdings [Member]
Acquisition	(15,757)	0
Adecol [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	21,401
Acquisition	0	(1,881)
Balance at end of year		21,401
Royal Adhesives [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	867,743
Acquisition	$ 0	1,730
Balance at end of year		$ 867,743

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_6

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Original cost	$ 1,113,925	$ 1,172,384
Accumulated amortization	(315,006)	(264,726)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 798,919	$ 907,658
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	17 years	17 years
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]
Original cost	$ 109,967	$ 118,930
Accumulated amortization	(43,351)	(41,503)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 66,616	$ 77,427
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	13 years	12 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Original cost	$ 913,968	$ 953,929
Accumulated amortization	(223,563)	(175,318)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 690,405	$ 778,611
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	17 years	17 years
Trade Names [Member]
Original cost	$ 62,537	$ 65,975
Accumulated amortization	(24,819)	(21,573)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 37,718	$ 44,402
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	14 years	14 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Original cost	$ 27,453	$ 33,550
Accumulated amortization	(23,273)	(26,332)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 4,180	$ 7,218
Weighted-average useful lives (Year)	10 years	9 years

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_7

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)
2020	$ 69,467
2021	67,800
2022	66,298
2023	63,448
2024	58,655
Thereafter	$ 473,251

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-_3

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit (Details Textual)	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)	Apr. 23, 2018	Apr. 22, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 09, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2018USD ($)
Notes Payable, Current, Total	$ 15,732,000						$ 15,732,000	$ 14,770,000
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time	8.90%						8.90%	9.60%	11.00%
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt, Total							$ 0	$ 0	$ 2,856,278,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 400,000,000						400,000,000
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	2,016,516,000						2,016,516,000	$ 2,123,447,000
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Payments on Make Whole Bond Premiums									25,535,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	$ 1,350,000,000			$ 1,050,000,000		$ 150,000,000	$ 1,350,000,000			$ 100,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				4.0275%						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
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.72%
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							$ 1,675,650
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				4.0275%						4.49%
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%	2.25%	2.00%			2.00%
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
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.70%
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, 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	$ 6,946,000						$ 6,946,000

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-_4

Note 6 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Other, including debt issuance cost and discount		$ (12,266)	$ (31,493)
Long-term debt		1,963,384	2,232,757
Less: current maturities		(65,000)	(91,225)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities		$ 1,898,384	2,141,532
Term Loan B [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate	[1]	4.06%
Loan maturity date	[1]	2024
Long-term debt, gross	[1]	$ 1,675,650	1,964,250
Public Bond [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate	[2]	3.78%
Loan maturity date	[2]	2027
Long-term debt, gross	[2]	$ 300,000	300,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate		3.70%
Loan maturity date		2022
Long-term debt, gross		$ 0	$ 0
[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 (3.72 percent at November 30, 2019); $1,350,000 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	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)
2020	$ 65,000
2021	0
2022	0
2023	0
2024	1,610,650
Thereafter	$ 300,000

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
	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)
Committed	$ 400,000
Drawn	0
Unused	$ 393,054

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity_2

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Apr. 06, 2017	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 03, 2016
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		51,241,190	50,732,796
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance		51,241,190	50,732,796	50,388,839	50,141,343
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		0	0	375,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 3,026	$ 4,688	$ 21,831
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
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value				$ 19,114
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
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Beginning balance (in shares)	50,732,796	50,388,839	50,141,343
Stock options exercised (in shares)	378,734	198,849	514,064
Deferred compensation paid (in shares)	5,354	7,152	24,048
Restricted units vested (in shares)	197,349	209,137	140,614
Shares withheld for taxes (in shares)	(73,043)	(71,181)	(56,230)
Shares repurchased under repurchase program (in shares)	0	0	(375,000)
Ending balance (in shares)	51,241,190	50,732,796	50,388,839

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-contr_2

Note 8 - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Details Textual) - EUR (€) € in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	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 ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Fair Value Options Granted During Period Value Share-based Compensation	$ 9,956	$ 9,217	$ 17,157
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	$ 7,590	4,534	8,677
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 9 months 18 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 28,160
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	2,669,829
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 4 months 24 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 23,850
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised, Total	10,885	6,237	17,705
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit	1,298	$ 868	$ 2,723
Total Fair Value of Nonvested Restricted Stock	$ 22,722
Repurchased Restricted Stock Shares	73,043	71,181	56,230
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 24,003	$ 17,113	$ 17,503
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage	10.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Discretionary Awards, Employer Contribution Units Paid	21,504,000	18,436,000	15,738,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matches Contribution Fair Value	$ 167	$ 152	$ 133
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Discretionary Awards Employer Contribution, Fair Value	$ 1,035	1,035	805
Employees [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage	10.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matches Contribution Fair Value	$ 41	27	26
2018 Master Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	1,474,436
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount	$ 6,348
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	9 months 18 days
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [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	$ 8,970	8,892	7,708
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit	$ 1,574	$ 2,649	$ 3,059
Restricted Stock [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.30%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount	$ 7,477
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	10 months 24 days

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_4

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Fair Value of Options Granted (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Expected life (Year)	4 years 9 months	4 years 9 months	4 years 9 months
Weighted-average expected volatility	24.26%	23.31%	24.17%
Weighted-average expected dividend	1.40%	1.14%	1.07%
Expected dividend yield range (in dollars per share)	$ 9.76	$ 11.38	$ 11.49
Minimum [Member]
Expected volatility range	23.88%	23.18%	23.48%
Risk-free interest rate	1.34%	2.38%	1.80%
Expected dividend yield range	1.25%	1.12%	1.02%
Maximum [Member]
Expected volatility range	24.76%	23.58%	24.88%
Risk-free interest rate	2.55%	2.95%	1.99%
Expected dividend yield range	1.45%	1.24%	1.16%

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_5

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
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
Granted (in shares)	1,020,246	818,537	1,493,133
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 45.53	$ 53.06	$ 53.97
Exercised (in shares)	(378,734)	(198,849)	(514,064)
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 28.74	$ 31.37	$ 34.51
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)	(47,308)	(14,346)	(104,786)
Forfeited or cancelled, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 48.90	$ 48.62	$ 37.20
Outstanding Options (in shares)	5,060,310	4,466,106	3,860,764
Outstanding Options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 46.04	$ 44.72	$ 42.28

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_6

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017	Nov. 28, 2015
Nonvested (in shares)	414,353	462,241	389,697
Nonvested (in dollars per share)	$ 47.45	$ 44.80	$ 38.36
Nonvested (Year)	9 months 18 days	1 year	1 year	1 year
Granted (in shares)	302,132	165,909	287,684
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 44.29	$ 45.92	$ 50.05
Granted (Year)	2 years 2 months 12 days	2 years 2 months 12 days	1 year 2 months 12 days
Vested (in shares)	(197,349)	(209,137)	(193,105)
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 45.45	$ 40.38	$ 39.92
Forfeited (in shares)	(31,139)	(4,660)	(22,035)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 43.37	$ 47.27	$ 39.67
Forfeited (Year)	4 months 24 days	1 year 1 month 6 days	1 year 1 month 6 days
Nonvested (in shares)	487,997	414,353	462,241
Nonvested (in dollars per share)	$ 46.56	$ 47.45	$ 44.80
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Nonvested (in shares)	414,353	462,241	352,744
Granted (in shares)	302,132	165,909	287,684
Vested (in shares)	(197,349)	(209,137)	(156,152)
Forfeited (in shares)	(31,139)	(4,660)	(22,035)
Nonvested (in shares)	487,997	414,353	462,241
Restricted Stock [Member]
Nonvested (in shares)	0	0	36,953
Granted (in shares)	0	0	0
Vested (in shares)	0	0	(36,953)
Forfeited (in shares)	0	0	0
Nonvested (in shares)	0	0	0

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_7

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-Based Compensation - Deferred Compensation Units (Details) - shares		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Units outstanding (in shares)		509,522	475,176	465,435
Participant contributions (in shares)		33,319	23,753	21,618
Company match contributions (in shares)	[1]	24,837	20,812	17,900
Payouts (in shares)		(5,354)	(10,219)	(29,777)
Units outstanding (in shares)		562,324	509,522	475,176
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)		479,787	443,570	424,319
Participant contributions (in shares)		22,153	16,164	16,051
Company match contributions (in shares)	[1]	23,720	20,053	17,343
Payouts (in shares)		0	0	(14,143)
Units outstanding (in shares)		525,660	479,787	443,570
Employees [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)		29,735	31,606	41,116
Participant contributions (in shares)		11,166	7,589	5,567
Company match contributions (in shares)	[1]	1,117	759	557
Payouts (in shares)		(5,354)	(10,219)	(15,634)
Units outstanding (in shares)		36,664	29,735	31,606
[1]	The non-employee directors' company match includes 21,504 and 18,436 and 15,738 deferred compensation units paid as discretionary awards to all non-employee directors in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Note 10 - Revenue (Details Text

Note 10 - Revenue (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2018USD ($)
Revenue, Practical Expedient, Adjustment to Retained Earnings	$ 1,776

Note 10 - Revenue - Disaggregat

Note 10 - Revenue - Disaggregated Revenue Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Revenue	$ 2,897,000	$ 3,041,002	$ 2,306,043
Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	593,607	629,897	483,683
Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	417,528	436,323	419,176
Packaging [Member]
Revenue	465,861	475,288	455,458
Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	458,277	485,467	373,595
Construction [Member]
Revenue	394,912	452,046	260,466
Engineering [Member]
Revenue	566,815	561,981	313,665
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	1,022,775	1,051,365	902,777
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	277,759	287,520	250,699
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	128,527	129,628	131,150
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue	284,100	286,979	280,775
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	332,389	347,238	240,153
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
EIMEA [Member]
Revenue	640,913	697,448	564,439
EIMEA [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	249,482	275,294	171,731
EIMEA [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	175,857	191,008	179,249
EIMEA [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue	125,820	133,077	120,275
EIMEA [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	89,754	98,069	93,184
EIMEA [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
EIMEA [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue	271,585	278,162	264,696
Asia Pacific [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	66,366	67,083	61,253
Asia Pacific [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	113,144	115,687	108,777
Asia Pacific [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue	55,941	55,232	54,408
Asia Pacific [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	36,134	40,160	40,258
Asia Pacific [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Asia Pacific [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	394,912	452,046	260,466
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue	394,912	452,046	260,466
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	566,815	561,981	313,665
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue	$ 566,815	$ 561,981	$ 313,665

Note 11 - Pension and Postret_3

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	75.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	4.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Annual Retirement Percentage	3.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 10,784,000	$ 11,034,000	$ 10,899,000
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Total	$ 8,494,000	$ 20,183,000
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	$ 235,000
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%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 0
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%
Group Term Life Insurance Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance	$ 0	0
UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement, Total	0	0	$ 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 409,800,000	$ 364,788,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	3.19%	4.51%	3.73%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	7.50%	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	$ 2,390
UNITED STATES | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	8.00%
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	4.45%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%
Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 224,619,000	$ 200,193,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.21%	6.20%	6.21%
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	$ 6,418,000
Three Percent Match [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 4,366,000

Note 11 - Pension and Postret_4

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
UNITED STATES
Settlement payments		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		336,889	379,359
Service cost		4	56	111
Interest cost		14,691	12,251	15,836
Participant contributions		0	0
Plan amendments		0	0
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	49,211	(33,052)
Other		0	0
Settlement payments		0	0
Benefits paid		(20,407)	(21,725)
Foreign currency translation effect		0	0
Benefit obligation at end of year		380,388	336,889	379,359
Level 3 balance at beginning of year		346,460	378,099
Actual return on plan assets		54,527	(11,768)
Employer contributions		3,124	1,854
Participant contributions		0	0
Other		0	0
Benefits paid	[2]	(20,584)	(21,725)
Foreign currency translation effect		0	0
Level 3 balance at end of year		383,527	346,460	378,099
Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end		3,139	9,571
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		208,075	223,982
Service cost		2,237	2,311	2,125
Interest cost		4,678	4,671	4,709
Participant contributions		0	0
Plan amendments		0	1,600
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	30,517	(3,377)
Other		(103)	0
Settlement payments		(307)	0
Benefits paid		(8,356)	(10,059)
Foreign currency translation effect		(2,199)	(11,053)
Benefit obligation at end of year		234,542	208,075	223,982
Level 3 balance at beginning of year		169,455	187,708
Actual return on plan assets		22,945	(1,240)
Employer contributions		2,437	2,237
Participant contributions		0	0
Other		(103)	0
Benefits paid	[2]	(8,356)	(10,059)
Foreign currency translation effect		(1,047)	(9,191)
Level 3 balance at end of year		185,331	169,455	187,708
Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end		(49,211)	(38,620)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		36,842	43,325
Service cost		98	173	208
Interest cost		1,550	1,484	1,593
Participant contributions		240	330
Plan amendments		0	0
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	3,749	(5,225)
Other		0	0
Settlement payments		0	0
Benefits paid		(3,223)	(3,245)
Foreign currency translation effect		0	0
Benefit obligation at end of year		39,256	36,842	43,325
Level 3 balance at beginning of year		82,910	79,300
Actual return on plan assets		12,046	4,058
Employer contributions		2,501	2,467
Participant contributions		240	330
Other		0	0
Benefits paid	[2]	(3,223)	(3,245)
Foreign currency translation effect		0	0
Level 3 balance at end of year		94,474	82,910	$ 79,300
Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end		$ 55,218	$ 46,068
[1]	Actuarial loss in 2019 and actuarial gain in 2018 for the U.S. Plans is primarily due to assumption changes. Actuarial loss in 2019 and actuarial gain in 2018 for the Non-U.S. Plans are due to both assumption changes and plan experience.
[2]	Amount excludes benefit payments made from sources other than plan assets.

Note 11 - Pension and Postret_5

Note 11 - 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	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Unrecognized actuarial loss	$ 146,149	$ 130,661
Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost	(9)	4
Ending balance	146,140	130,665
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Unrecognized actuarial loss	83,457	69,762
Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost	1,476	1,520
Ending balance	84,933	71,282
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Unrecognized actuarial loss	2,114	3,430
Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost	0	0
Ending balance	$ 2,114	$ 3,430

Note 11 - Pension and Postret_6

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Statement of Financial Position as of Fiscal Year End (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Non-current liabilities	$ (80,214)	$ (70,680)
Pension Plan [Member]
Non-current assets	28,759	37,881
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Non-current assets	22,480	28,396
Current liabilities	(1,418)	(1,493)
Non-current liabilities	(17,922)	(17,332)
Ending balance	3,140	9,571
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Non-current assets	6,263	9,467
Current liabilities	(1,723)	(2,077)
Non-current liabilities	(53,750)	(46,010)
Ending balance	(49,210)	(38,620)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Non-current assets	58,307	48,872
Current liabilities	(210)	(201)
Non-current liabilities	(2,879)	(2,603)
Ending balance	$ 55,218	$ 46,068

Note 11 - Pension and Postret_7

Note 11 - 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	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
UNITED STATES
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 24,344	$ 23,289
Fair value of plan assets	5,004	4,514
Projected benefit obligation	24,344	23,338
Fair value of plan assets	5,004	4,514
Foreign Plan [Member]
Accumulated benefit obligation	125,073	115,725
Fair value of plan assets	79,437	75,397
Projected benefit obligation	134,910	123,484
Fair value of plan assets	$ 79,437	$ 75,397

Note 11 - Pension and Postret_8

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Expected Cash Flows for Employer Contributions and Expected Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
2020	$ 312
2020	21,252
2021	21,022
2022	21,288
2023	21,698
2024	21,742
2025-2029	108,959
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
2020	173
2020	8,091
2021	8,548
2022	8,620
2023	8,562
2024	8,581
2025-2029	45,646
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
2020	1,500
2020	3,023
2021	3,003
2022	2,971
2023	2,921
2024	2,865
2025-2029	$ 12,832

Note 11 - Pension and Postret_9

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Service cost	$ 4	$ 56	$ 111
Interest cost	14,691	12,251	15,836
Expected return on assets	(25,305)	(26,167)	(25,458)
Prior service cost (benefit)	13	29	29
Actuarial loss	4,677	5,904	5,905
Curtailment loss	0	0	0
Settlement charge	0	0	0
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(5,920)	(7,927)	(3,577)
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Service cost	2,237	2,311	2,125
Interest cost	4,678	4,671	4,709
Expected return on assets	(10,224)	(11,105)	(9,853)
Prior service cost (benefit)	64	(4)	(4)
Actuarial loss	3,114	2,901	3,492
Curtailment loss	83	0	0
Settlement charge	0	0	16
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(48)	(1,226)	485
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Service cost	98	173	208
Interest cost	1,550	1,484	1,593
Expected return on assets	(7,013)	(6,896)	(5,788)
Prior service cost (benefit)	0	0	0
Actuarial loss	33	60	1,010
Curtailment loss	0	0	0
Settlement charge	0	0	0
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$ (5,332)	$ (5,179)	$ (2,977)

Note 11 - Pension and Postre_10

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Weighted-average Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Costs (Details)		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
UNITED STATES
Discount rate		3.19%	4.51%	3.73%
Expected return on plan assets		7.50%	7.75%	7.75%
Foreign Plan [Member]
Expected return on plan assets		6.21%	6.20%	6.21%
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Discount rate		3.17%	4.50%	3.72%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Discount rate		4.50%	3.72%	4.08%
Expected return on plan assets		7.49%	7.75%	7.75%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Discount rate		1.35%	2.29%	2.12%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	1.71%	1.75%	1.71%
Discount rate		2.30%	2.10%	2.15%
Expected return on plan assets		6.21%	6.20%	6.21%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	1.71%	1.75%	1.47%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Discount rate		3.00%	4.37%	3.54%
Discount rate		4.37%	3.54%	3.85%
Expected return on plan assets		8.50%	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 2019, 2018 and 2017 are for the supplemental executive retirement plan only.

Note 11 - Pension and Postre_11

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Assume Health Care Trend Rates (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.00%	6.25%	6.50%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	0.25%	0.25%	5.00%
Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2028	2024	2024

Note 11 - Pension and Postre_12

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Asset Allocation (Details)	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
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	57.70%	59.50%
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	49.60%	50.80%
Pension Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	40.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	63.80%	40.00%
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	50.10%	48.70%
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	(21.50%)	0.50%
Pension Plan [Member] | Cash [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.30%	0.50%
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	99.60%	99.40%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	0.40%	0.60%

Note 11 - Pension and Postre_13

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		$ 383,527	$ 346,460	$ 378,099
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		185,331	169,455	187,708
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		94,474	82,910	79,300
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		162,182	156,201
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		78,813	74,731
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		392	464
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		220,740	189,639
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		8,066	7,467
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		219	266
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		675	662
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		94,082	82,446
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		383,141	346,106
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		87,554	82,860
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		94,474	82,910
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance	[1]	386	354
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance	[1]	97,777	86,595
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		126,178	121,087
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		32,045	30,123
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		95,271	85,007
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		1,247	1,073
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		221,449	206,094
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		33,292	31,196
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		94,082	82,446	78,894
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		94,082	82,446
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		119,103	33,892
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		46,262	44,158
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		125,329	104,484
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		6,819	6,394
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		219	266	$ 291
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		675	662
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		244,651	138,642
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		53,756	51,214
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		(83,099)	1,222
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		506	450
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		392	464
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		140	148
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	0
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		(82,959)	1,370
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		506	450
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		$ 392	$ 464
[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 11 - Pension and Postre_14

Note 11 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Changes in the Level 3 Plan Assets of Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	$ 346,460	$ 378,099
Currency change effect	0	0
Level 3 balance at end of year	383,527	346,460
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	169,455	187,708
Currency change effect	(1,047)	(9,191)
Level 3 balance at end of year	185,331	169,455
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	82,910	79,300
Currency change effect	0	0
Level 3 balance at end of year	94,474	82,910
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	266
Level 3 balance at end of year	219	266
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	662
Level 3 balance at end of year	675	662
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	82,446
Level 3 balance at end of year	94,082	82,446
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	266	291
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(47)	(25)
Level 3 balance at end of year	219	266
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	662
Level 3 balance at end of year	675	662
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	662	660
Net transfers into / (out of) level 3	28	30
Net gains	5	6
Currency change effect	(20)	(34)
Level 3 balance at end of year	675	662
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	82,446	78,894
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(720)	(671)
Net transfers into / (out of) level 3	(403)	(422)
Net gains	12,759	4,645
Level 3 balance at end of year	$ 94,082	$ 82,446

Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Undistributed Earnings, Basic, Total	$ 765,842,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign	2,175	$ 1,809
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	6,755
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense, Total	59	571
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total	1,142	$ 1,190
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	94,378
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Indefinite [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	52,914
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Year 2020 to 2037 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	41,464
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	$ 2,118

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Income

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Tax and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
United States	$ 31,796	$ 19,388	$ (33,273)
Non-U.S.	141,032	137,338	93,872
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 172,828	$ 156,726	$ 60,599

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Compon

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Components of the Provision for Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
U.S. federal	$ 9,122	$ 9,652	$ 444
State	3,294	1,597	21
Non-U.S.	47,848	37,980	29,557
Total current	60,264	49,229	30,022
U.S. federal	(432)	(50,115)	(7,653)
State	125	(197)	(1,414)
Non-U.S.	(10,549)	(5,273)	(11,145)
Total deferred	(10,856)	(55,585)	(20,212)
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ 49,408	$ (6,356)	$ 9,810

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	$ 36,294	$ 34,605	$ 21,210
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	2,785	1,148	(959)
Foreign dividend repatriation	2,854	1,258	276
Foreign operations	8,712	(3,253)	(9,565)
Impact of option valuation	0	330	(1,381)
Interest income not taxable in the U.S.	0	0	(626)
Executive compensation over $1 million	1,661	611	0
Change in valuation allowance	1,097	5,213	(3,694)
Research and development tax credit	(802)	(982)	(647)
Section 199 manufacturing deduction	0	(319)	0
Foreign-derived intangible income	(2,240)	0	0
Cross currency swap	2,677	0	0
Royal Adhesives transaction costs	0	0	2,271
Transition tax	0	42,007	0
Dividends received deduction	0	(8,484)	0
Deferred tax rate change	0	(79,488)	0
Other	(3,630)	998	2,925
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ 49,408	$ (6,356)	$ 9,810

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Deferr

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Deferred Income Tax Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Employee benefit costs	$ 32,621	$ 19,617
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign	2,175	1,809
Tax loss carryforwards	26,427	27,532
Other	29,518	20,865
Gross deferred tax assets	90,741	69,823
Less: valuation allowance	(14,986)	(14,129)
Total net deferred tax assets	75,755	55,694
Depreciation and amortization	(224,248)	(242,877)
Total deferred tax liability	(224,248)	(242,877)
Net deferred tax liability	$ (148,493)	$ (187,183)

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Unreco

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Balance at beginning of year	$ 8,420	$ 8,887
Additions	684	622
Additions	3,077	1,625
Reductions	(1,484)	(763)
Settlements	(105)	(15)
Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation	(1,646)	(1,936)
Balance at end of year	$ 8,946	$ 8,420

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen_3

Note 13 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Apr. 23, 2018	Apr. 22, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 02, 2017	Dec. 01, 2018	Mar. 09, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018	Feb. 24, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 26,896				$ 26,896		$ 739
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	$ 5,741				$ 5,741		$ 8,657
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount											$ 300,000
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 2,150,000				$ 2,150,000	$ 2,150,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				4.0275%				4.49%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.72%
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.00%	2.25%	2.00%	2.00%
Other Assets [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 5,741				$ 5,741
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount	443,800			$ 401,200	443,800					$ 42,600
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax, Ending Balance	1,763				1,763
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	722				722
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	26,896				26,896
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	1,350,000			$ 1,050,000	1,350,000			$ 100,000	$ 200,000		150,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				4.0275%				4.49%	4.589%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives				$ 168		$ 168
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	$ 17,637				$ 17,637
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item											$ 150,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate											1.86%

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen_4

Note 13 - Financial Instruments - Swaps Outstanding (Details) - Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Oct. 20, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 443,800	$ 401,200	$ 42,600
Fair Value	(26,896)
Fair Value	$ 26,896
Currency Swap 1 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2020
Interest rate minimum	1.95%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 42,600
Fair Value	$ (1,499)
Interest rate maximum	4.3038%
Fair Value	$ 1,499
Currency Swap 2 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2021
Interest rate minimum	2.75%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 133,340
Fair Value	$ (9,196)
Interest rate maximum	4.933%
Fair Value	$ 9,196
Currency Swap 3 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2022
Interest rate minimum	3.00%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 267,860
Fair Value	$ (19,199)
Interest rate maximum	5.1803%
Fair Value	$ 19,199

Note 13 - Financial Instrumen_5

Note 13 - Financial Instruments - Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income	$ (573)	$ 2,776	$ (3,797)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	14,429	(4,047)	(6,538)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$ (46,254)	$ 25,819	$ 3,060

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurem_3

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Assets:
Marketable securities	$ 19,430	$ 11,436
Foreign exchange contract assets	1,227	4,933
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	5,741	8,657
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	26,896	739
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	17,637	28,924
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	1,800	2,156
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	17,637	28,924
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	5,741	8,657
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities	19,430	11,436
Foreign exchange contract assets	0	0
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0	0
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0	0
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	0	0
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	0	0
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	0	0
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities	0	0
Foreign exchange contract assets	1,227	4,933
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	5,741	8,657
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	26,896	739
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	17,637	28,924
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	1,800	2,156
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	17,637	28,924
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	5,741	8,657
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities	0	0
Foreign exchange contract assets	0	0
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0	0
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0	0
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	0	0
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	0	0
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	0	0
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0

Note 15 - Commitments and Con_3

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total	$ 19,618	$ 20,620	$ 15,199
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	8,535	10,665
Penalties from Possible Resale of Products by Customers Contrary to U.S. Law and Regulations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	0
Penalties from Possible Resale of Products by Customers Contrary to U.S. Law and Regulations [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	10,000
Facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total	$ 4,117	$ 4,784

Note 15 - Commitments and Con_4

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)
2020	$ 11,492
2021	7,984
2022	5,497
2023	4,686
2024 and Beyond	8,217
Total Minimum Lease Payments	$ 37,876

Note 15 - Commitments and Con_5

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims (Details) - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 02, 2017USD ($)
Lawsuits and claims settled	8	7	9
Settlement amounts	$ 424	$ 390	$ 1,673
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$ 291	$ 281	$ 1,365

Note 16 - Operating Segments (D

Note 16 - Operating Segments (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019
Number of Reportable Segments	5

Note 16 - Operating Segments -

Note 16 - Operating Segments - Reportable Operating Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019	Jun. 01, 2019	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018		Sep. 01, 2018	[1]	Jun. 02, 2018	[1]	Mar. 03, 2018	[1]	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Sales revenue		$ 739,106	$ 725,376	$ 759,583	$ 672,935	$ 768,429	[1]	$ 770,107		$ 789,387		$ 713,079		$ 2,897,000	$ 3,041,002	$ 2,306,043
Sales revenue		(739,106)	$ (725,376)	$ (759,583)	$ (672,935)	(768,429)	[1]	$ (770,107)		$ (789,387)		$ (713,079)		(2,897,000)	(3,041,002)	(2,306,043)
Segment operating income														225,994	237,891	119,527
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization														141,206	145,125	87,315
Assets	[2]	3,985,734				4,176,314								3,985,734	4,176,314
Capital expenditures														63,554	68,263
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	321,200				328,027								321,200	328,027
Capital expenditures														6,654	10,458
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Segment operating income														92,195	98,966	84,847
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization														34,570	35,434	22,208
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue														1,022,775	1,051,365	902,777
Sales revenue														(1,022,775)	(1,051,365)	(902,777)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	927,024				1,003,926								927,024	1,003,926
Capital expenditures														25,967	28,983
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Sales revenue														(17,747)	(18,717)	(15,943)
Sales revenue														17,747	18,717	15,943
EIMEA [Member]
Segment operating income														22,256	29,589	17,173
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization														26,828	28,259	20,269
EIMEA [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue														640,913	697,448	564,439
Sales revenue														(640,913)	(697,448)	(564,439)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	692,225				724,633								692,225	724,633
Capital expenditures														13,110	16,407
EIMEA [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Sales revenue														(35,005)	(19,765)	(19,153)
Sales revenue														35,005	19,765	19,153
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment operating income														22,165	17,742	14,910
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization														8,338	8,447	8,163
Asia Pacific [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue														271,585	278,162	264,696
Sales revenue														(271,585)	(278,162)	(264,696)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	236,653				272,923								236,653	272,923
Capital expenditures														5,506	5,005
Asia Pacific [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Sales revenue														(4,675)	(6,952)	(6,498)
Sales revenue														4,675	6,952	6,498
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Segment operating income														11,971	30,418	(15,255)
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization														36,339	37,699	19,044
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue														394,912	452,046	260,466
Sales revenue														(394,912)	(452,046)	(260,466)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	816,821				876,448								816,821	876,448
Capital expenditures														6,421	4,876
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Segment operating income														77,407	61,176	17,852
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization														35,131	35,286	17,631
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Sales revenue														566,815	561,981	313,665
Sales revenue														(566,815)	(561,981)	$ (313,665)
Depreciation and amortization
Assets	[2]	$ 991,811				$ 970,357								991,811	970,357
Capital expenditures														$ 5,896	$ 2,534
[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 16 - Operating Segments _2

Note 16 - 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
	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Segment operating income	$ 225,994	$ 237,891	$ 119,527
Other income (expense), net	37,943	18,055	(19,154)
Interest expense	(103,287)	(110,994)	(43,701)
Interest income	12,178	11,774	3,927
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 172,828	$ 156,726	$ 60,599

Note 16 - Operating Segments _3

Note 16 - Operating Segments - Financial Information About Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019	Jun. 01, 2019	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018		Sep. 01, 2018	[1]	Jun. 02, 2018	[1]	Mar. 03, 2018	[1]	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Sales revenue	$ 739,106	$ 725,376	$ 759,583	$ 672,935	$ 768,429	[1]	$ 770,107		$ 789,387		$ 713,079		$ 2,897,000	$ 3,041,002	$ 2,306,043
Property, plant and equipment, net	629,813				636,549								629,813	636,549	670,194
UNITED STATES
Sales revenue													1,309,056	1,374,147	969,346
Property, plant and equipment, net	287,372				286,639								287,372	286,639	212,078
CHINA
Sales revenue													347,304	343,960	302,009
Property, plant and equipment, net	80,606				77,861								80,606	77,861	83,808
GERMANY
Property, plant and equipment, net	127,497				137,677								127,497	137,677	149,269
Countries with More Than 10 Percent of Total [Member]
Sales revenue													1,656,360	1,718,107	1,271,355
All Other Countries With Less than 10 Percent of Total [Member]
Sales revenue													1,240,640	1,322,895	1,034,688
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 134,338				$ 134,372								$ 134,338	$ 134,372	$ 225,039
[1]	Amounts have been adjusted retrospectively for the change in accounting principle as discussed in Note 1.

Note 17 - Quarterly Data (Una_3

Note 17 - Quarterly Data (Unaudited) - Quarterly Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019		Aug. 31, 2019		Jun. 01, 2019		Mar. 02, 2019		Dec. 01, 2018	[1]	Sep. 01, 2018	[1]	Jun. 02, 2018	[1]	Mar. 03, 2018	[1]	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Dec. 02, 2017
Sales revenue	$ 739,106		$ 725,376		$ 759,583		$ 672,935		$ 768,429		$ 770,107		$ 789,387		$ 713,079		$ 2,897,000	$ 3,041,002	$ 2,306,043
Gross profit	201,217		207,321		218,459		179,925		207,429		215,030		220,186		185,513		806,922	828,158	598,992
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(148,521)	[2]	(140,615)	[2]	(146,079)	[2]	(145,713)	[2]	(142,932)		(147,739)		(146,889)		(152,707)		(580,928)	(590,267)	(479,465)
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 32,225		$ 49,730		$ 36,641		$ 12,248		$ 41,365		$ 37,736		$ 44,464		$ 47,667		$ 130,844	$ 171,232	$ 59,466
Basic Income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.63		$ 0.98		$ 0.72		$ 0.24		$ 0.82		$ 0.75		$ 0.88		$ 0.94
Diluted Income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.61		$ 0.97		$ 0.70		$ 0.24		$ 0.80		$ 0.72		$ 0.86		$ 0.92
Weighted-average common shares – basic (in shares)	51,089	[2]	50,939	[2]	50,902	[2]	50,752	[2]	50,712	[2]	50,632	[2]	50,551	[2]	50,471	[2]	50,920	50,591	50,370
Diluted (in shares)	52,423	[2]	51,502	[2]	52,105	[2]	51,901	[2]	52,017	[2]	52,138	[2]	51,846	[2]	51,898	[2]	51,983	51,975	51,619
[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 18 - Subsequent Event (Det

Note 18 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - Subsequent Event [Member] - D.H.M Adhesives, Inc [Member] $ in Millions	Jan. 13, 2020USD ($)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 9.5
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High	$ 8.1