H.B. Fuller (FUL) 10-K 25 Jan 22 2021 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Jan. 20, 2022	May 28, 2021
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0000039368
Entity Registrant Name	FULLER H B CO
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-27
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Nov. 27, 2021
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
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			$ 3,602,301,720
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		52,828,288
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Net revenue	$ 3,278,031	$ 2,790,269	$ 2,897,000
Cost of sales	(2,432,709)	(2,033,620)	(2,090,078)
Gross profit	845,322	756,649	806,922
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(592,710)	(538,332)	(580,928)
Other income, net	32,855	15,398	37,943
Interest expense	(78,092)	(86,776)	(103,287)
Interest income	9,476	11,417	12,178
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	216,851	158,356	172,828
Income tax expense	(63,033)	(41,921)	(49,408)
Income from equity method investments	7,657	7,353	7,424
Net income including non-controlling interest	161,475	123,788	130,844
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	(82)	(69)	(27)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 161,393	$ 123,719	$ 130,817
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 3.05	$ 2.38	$ 2.57
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.97	$ 2.36	$ 2.52
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	52,887	52,039	50,920
Diluted (in shares)	54,315	52,520	51,983
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.665	$ 0.648	$ 0.635

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021		Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Net income including non-controlling interest	$ 161,475		$ 123,788	$ 130,844
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	(26,294)		41,742	(20,395)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	48,181		4,588	(21,828)
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	(4,486)	[1]	6,206	13,820	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	32,580		40,771	(63,434)
Comprehensive income	194,055		164,559	67,410
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	50		99	41
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	194,005		164,460	67,369
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	$ 15,179	[1]	$ (11,765)	$ (35,031)	[1]
[1]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings is reported in other income, net.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 61,786	$ 100,534
Trade receivables, net		614,645	514,916
Inventories		448,404	323,213
Other current assets		96,335	81,113
Total current assets		1,221,170	1,019,776
Property, plant and equipment, net		695,367	670,744
Goodwill		1,298,845	1,312,003
Other intangibles, net		687,075	755,968
Other assets		372,073	278,213
Total assets	[1]	4,274,530	4,036,704
Current liabilities:
Notes payable		24,983	16,925
Current maturities of long-term debt		0	0
Trade payables		500,321	316,460
Accrued compensation		109,542	83,598
Income taxes payable		15,943	29,173
Other accrued expenses		86,061	83,976
Total current liabilities		736,850	530,132
Long-term debt, net of current maturities		1,591,479	1,756,985
Accrued pension liabilities		71,651	88,806
Other liabilities		277,190	278,919
Total liabilities		2,677,170	2,654,842
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
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 – 52,777,753 and 51,906,663 for 2021 and 2020, respectively		52,778	51,907
Additional paid-in capital		213,637	157,867
Retained earnings		1,600,601	1,474,406
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(270,247)	(302,859)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity		1,596,769	1,381,321
Non-controlling interest		591	541
Total equity		1,597,360	1,381,862
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity		$ 4,274,530	$ 4,036,704
[1]	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.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
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)	52,777,753	51,906,663

Consolidated Statements of Tota

Consolidated Statements of Total Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 01, 2018	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,043	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,043	$ 50,733	$ 95,940	$ 1,286,289	$ (280,152)	$ 401	$ 1,153,211	$ 50,733	$ 95,940	$ 1,285,246	$ (280,152)	$ 401	$ 1,152,168
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)
Balance at Nov. 30, 2019													51,241	130,295	1,384,411	(343,600)	442	1,222,789
Comprehensive income (loss)													0	0	123,719	40,741	99	164,559
Dividends													0	0	(33,724)	0	0	(33,724)
Stock option exercises													397	11,924	0	0	0	12,321
Share-based compensation plans other, net													341	19,008	0	0	0	19,349
Repurchases of common stock													(72)	(3,360)	0	0	0	(3,432)
Balance at Nov. 28, 2020													51,907	157,867	1,474,406	(302,859)	541	1,381,862
Comprehensive income (loss)													0	0	161,393	32,612	50	194,055
Dividends													0	0	(35,198)	0	0	(35,198)
Stock option exercises													741	31,584	0	0	0	32,325
Share-based compensation plans other, net													181	26,817	0	0	0	26,998
Repurchases of common stock													(51)	(2,631)	0	0	0	(2,682)
Balance at Nov. 27, 2021													$ 52,778	$ 213,637	$ 1,600,601	$ (270,247)	$ 591	$ 1,597,360

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including non-controlling interest	$ 161,475	$ 123,788	$ 130,844
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	72,106	68,226	67,115
Amortization	71,068	70,591	74,091
Deferred income taxes	16,192	(24,730)	(29,028)
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received	2,776	375	(39)
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	648	86	(24,104)
Share-based compensation	22,366	16,914	24,003
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	(3,840)	(5,479)	(8,063)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan income	(28,662)	(14,763)	(11,300)
Mark to market adjustment related to contingent consideration liabilities	2,300	800	0
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net	(124,849)	(14,842)	(25,632)
Inventories	(135,351)	15,708	19,584
Other assets	(79,097)	38,412	(18,316)
Trade payables	176,337	23,130	11,553
Accrued compensation	27,741	2,588	1,342
Other accrued expenses	1,186	16,361	(1,882)
Income taxes payable	(4,137)	5,511	21,043
Other liabilities	(73,508)	24,566	448
Other	108,566	(15,683)	37,518
Net cash provided by operating activities	213,317	331,559	269,177
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchased property, plant and equipment	(96,089)	(87,288)	(61,982)
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired	(5,445)	(9,500)	(8,292)
Purchased business assets	0	(5,623)	0
Purchased business remaining equity	0	0	(9,870)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	2,896	1,506	11,133
Proceeds from sale of business	0	0	70,293
Cash received from government grant	5,800	0	8,881
Cash outflow related to government grant	(1,822)	(8,555)	(2,758)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(94,660)	(109,460)	7,405
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	300,000	0
Repayment of long-term debt	(156,500)	(518,000)	(288,600)
Net proceeds from notes payable	9,346	4,128	1,662
Dividends paid	(34,859)	(33,461)	(32,357)
Contingent consideration payment	(1,700)	(767)	(3,610)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	32,325	12,321	10,885
Repurchases of common stock	(2,682)	(3,432)	(3,026)
Net cash used in financing activities	(154,070)	(239,211)	(315,046)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(3,335)	5,455	(138)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(38,748)	(11,657)	(38,602)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	100,534	112,191	150,793
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	61,786	100,534	112,191
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Dividends paid with company stock	339	263	338
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $905, $565, and $416 for the years ended November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively	62,753	69,452	107,088
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 72,955	$ 49,986	$ 37,232

Consolidated Statements of Ca_2

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Capitalized interest costs	$ 905	$ 565	$ 416

Note 1 - Nature of Business and

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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 35 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, India, the Middle East and Africa. We have three 2021 Our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging (food and beverage containers, flexible packaging, consumer goods, package integrity and re-enforcement, 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) and health and beauty. Our Engineering Adhesives operating segment produces and supplies high performance industrial adhesives such as reactive, light cure, two Our 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. 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 2021, 2020 2019 not X 1934. November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 not Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to November 30. November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 2021, 2020 2019 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 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 revenue 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 Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 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 ASC 606. 2021, 2020 2019 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 11 Acquisition Accounting As we enter into business combinations, we perform acquisition accounting requirements including the following: ● Identifying the acquirer, ● Determining the acquisition date, ● Recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, and ● Recognizing and measuring goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase We complete valuation procedures and record the resulting fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based upon the valuation of the business enterprise and the tangible and intangible assets acquired. Enterprise value allocation methodology requires management to make assumptions and apply judgment to estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If estimates or assumptions used to complete the enterprise valuation and estimates of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities significantly differed from assumptions made, the resulting difference could materially affect the fair value of net assets. The calculation of the fair value of the tangible assets, including property, plant and equipment, utilizes the cost approach, which computes the cost to replace the asset, less accrued depreciation resulting from physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. The calculation of the fair value of the identified intangible assets is 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 27, 2021 November 28, 2020. no Trade Receivables and Allowances Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not not 4 Inventories Inventories are recorded at cost ( not Investments Investments with a value of $9,584 and $9,006 represent the cash surrender value of life insurance contracts as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Equity Investments Investments in an entity where we own less than 20% not not November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 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 to 40 years for buildings and improvements, 3 to 20 years for machinery and equipment, and the shorter of the lease or expected life for leasehold improvements. Fully depreciated assets are retained in property and accumulated depreciation accounts until removed from service. Upon disposal, assets and related accumulated depreciation are removed. Upon sale of an asset, the difference between the proceeds and remaining net book value is charged or credited to other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Expenditures that add value or extend the life of the respective assets are capitalized, while expenditures that are typical recurring repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Interest costs associated with construction and implementation of property, plant and equipment of $905, $565 and $416 were capitalized in 2021, 2020 2019 Goodwill We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually at the beginning of the fourth not 2021 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 to 20 years. The straight-line method of amortization of these assets reflects an appropriate allocation of the costs of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained in each reporting period. 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, 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 10 Asset Retirement Obligations We recognize asset retirement obligations ("ARO") 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 $2,917 and $2,948 at November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 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 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) 2021 2020 2019 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 161,393 $ 123,719 $ 130,817 Weighted-average common shares – basic 52,887 52,039 50,920 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,428 481 1,063 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 54,315 52,520 51,983 Basic earnings per share $ 3.05 $ 2.38 $ 2.57 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.97 $ 2.36 $ 2.52 Share-based compensation awards for 1,535,503, 3,982,275 and 2,951,697 shares for 2021, 2020 2019 Financial Instruments and Derivatives As a part of our ongoing operations, we are exposed to market risks such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage these risks, we may Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. Derivatives consisted primarily of forward currency contracts used to manage foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. For derivative instruments outstanding that were not may The company manages interest expense using a mix of fixed and floating rate debt. To manage exposure to interest rate movements and to reduce borrowing costs, the company may Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income, based on the type of derivative, and whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the current period. We maintain master netting arrangements that allow us to net settle contracts with the same counterparties; we do not not not 12 Purchase of Company Common Stock Under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, repurchased stock is included in authorized shares, but is not 2021, 2020 2019 Change in Accounting Principle - Credit Losses 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, Financial Instruments, 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. first February 27, 2021. not not 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 15. 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 New Accounting Pronouncements In November 2021, No. 2021 10, Government Assistance (Topic 832 958 605. December 4, 2022 not Recently issued accounting standards or pronouncements not not

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Dives

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestiture	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 2: STR Holdings, Inc. On January 13, 2021, first November 27, 2021. November 27, 2021, 13 not not D.H.M. Adhesives, Inc. On February 3, 2020, November 27, 2021 December 3, 2022. May 30, 2020 13 not not Ramapo Sales and Marketing, Inc. On May 17, 2019, twelve December 31, 2019. May 30, 2020 $10,947. second 2020, Dalton Holdings, LLC On July 1, 2019, November 30, 2019.

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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 reorganization of our business into three November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 30, 2019 Cost of sales $ (188 ) $ 1,013 $ 2,082 Selling, general and administrative 975 3,567 12,453 $ 787 $ 4,580 $ 14,535 The restructuring charges are all recorded in Corporate Unallocated for segment reporting purposes. A summary of the restructuring liability is presented below: Employee- Related Other Total Balance at end November 30, 2019 $ 9,830 $ 924 $ 10,754 Expense incurred 2,898 1,681 4,579 Cash payments (7,051 ) (2,357 ) (9,408 ) Foreign currency translation 157 - 157 Balance at end November 28, 2020 $ 5,834 $ 248 $ 6,082 Expense incurred (807 ) 1,594 787 Non-cash charges - (135 ) (135 ) Cash payments (3,917 ) (1,707 ) (5,624 ) Foreign currency translation (15 ) - (15 ) Balance at end November 27, 2021 $ 1,095 $ - $ 1,095 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. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4: Statement of Income Information Additional details of income statement amounts for 2021, 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 Foreign currency transaction losses, net $ (5,962 ) $ (3,078 ) $ (1,156 ) (Loss) gain on disposal of assets (648 ) (86 ) 24,304 Net periodic pension benefit 32,070 17,902 13,661 Other, net 7,395 660 1,134 Total other income, net $ 32,855 $ 15,398 $ 37,943 Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses) $ 39,344 $ 36,969 $ 36,624 Balance Sheet Information Additional details of balance sheet amounts as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 2021 2020 Inventories Raw materials $ 226,723 $ 151,026 Finished goods 221,681 172,187 Total inventories $ 448,404 $ 323,213 Other current assets Other receivables $ 28,874 $ 18,666 Prepaid income taxes 13,359 22,137 Prepaid taxes other than income taxes 26,929 20,270 Prepaid expenses 25,889 19,212 Assets held for sale 1,284 828 Total other current assets $ 96,335 $ 81,113 Property, plant and equipment Land $ 84,492 $ 87,403 Buildings and improvements 395,849 393,175 Machinery and equipment 915,914 876,858 Construction in progress 104,734 70,747 Total, at cost 1,500,989 1,428,183 Accumulated depreciation (805,622 ) (757,439 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 695,367 $ 670,744 Other assets Investments and company owned life insurance $ 9,584 $ 9,006 Equity method investments 49,333 53,863 Equity investments 1,667 1,669 Long-term deferred income taxes 37,116 37,376 Prepaid pension costs 90,946 43,206 Postretirement other than pension asset 107,323 73,137 Operating lease right-of-use assets 32,744 28,445 Other long-term receivables 23,661 16,760 Other long-term assets 19,699 14,751 Total other assets $ 372,073 $ 278,213 Other accrued expenses Taxes other than income taxes $ 14,280 $ 16,893 Miscellaneous services 5,626 5,691 Customer rebates 20,743 15,008 Interest 2,964 4,901 Insurance 329 184 Product liability 432 501 Contingent consideration liability 8,100 5,800 Current operating lease liabilities 8,921 8,706 Accrued expenses 24,666 26,292 Total other accrued expenses $ 86,061 $ 83,976 Other liabilities Asset retirement obligations $ 2,917 $ 2,948 Long-term deferred income taxes 179,401 165,877 Long-term income tax liability 14,364 18,089 Long-term deferred compensation 9,665 8,510 Postretirement other than pension 2,657 2,930 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 24,061 19,498 Long-term accrued payroll tax 4,215 7,216 Environmental liabilities 3,521 3,639 Other long-term liabilities 36,389 50,212 Total other liabilities $ 277,190 $ 278,919 Additional details on the trade receivables allowance for doubtful accounts, credits related to pricing or quantities shipped and early payment discounts for 2021, 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 Balance at beginning of year $ 12,905 $ 10,682 $ 14,017 Charged to expenses and other adjustments (546 ) 8,313 2,678 Write-offs (2,278 ) (6,158 ) (5,947 ) Foreign currency translation effect (146 ) 68 (66 ) Balance at end of year $ 9,935 $ 12,905 $ 10,682 Statement of Comprehensive Income Information The following tables provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): November 27, 2021 Non-controlling H.B. Fuller Stockholders Interest Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 161,393 $ 82 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ (26,262 ) - (26,262 ) (32 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 64,912 (16,731 ) 48,181 - Interest rate swap 3 20,109 (4,930 ) 15,179 - Other cash flow hedges 3 (4,554 ) 68 (4,486 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 54,205 $ (21,593 ) 32,612 (32 ) Comprehensive income $ 194,005 $ 50 November 28, 2020 Non-controlling H.B. Fuller Stockholders Interest Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 123,719 $ 69 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ 41,712 - 41,712 30 Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 5,823 (1,235 ) 4,588 - Interest rate swap 3 (15,618 ) 3,853 (11,765 ) - Other cash flow hedges 3 6,307 (101 ) 6,206 - Other comprehensive income $ 38,224 $ 2,517 40,741 30 Comprehensive income $ 164,460 $ 99 November 30, 2019 Non-controlling H.B. Fuller Stockholders Interest 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 adjustment 1 $ (20,409 ) - (20,409 ) 14 Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 (28,635 ) 6,807 (21,828 ) - Interest rate swap 3 (46,254 ) 11,223 (35,031 ) - Other cash flow hedges 3 14,429 (609 ) 13,820 - Other comprehensive (loss) income $ (80,869 ) $ 17,421 (63,448 ) 14 Comprehensive income $ 67,369 $ 41 1 not 2 3 Statement of Total Equity Information Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: November 27, 2021 Non- H.B. Fuller controlling Total Stockholders Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (132,370 ) $ (132,267 ) $ (103 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $ 3,224 (9,924 ) (9,924 ) - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of ($ 53 3,483 3,483 - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $ 63,925 (113,198 ) (113,198 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (270,350 ) $ (270,247 ) $ (103 ) November 28, 2020 Non- H.B. Fuller controlling Total Stockholders Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (106,140 ) $ (106,005 ) $ (135 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $ 8,153 (25,103 ) (25,103 ) - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of ($ 121 7,969 7,969 - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $ 80,656 (161,379 ) (161,379 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (302,994 ) $ (302,859 ) $ (135 ) November 30, 2019 Non- H.B. Fuller controlling Total Stockholders 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 )

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Int

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5: Goodwill balances by reportable segment as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 2021 2020 Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 325,470 $ 332,909 Engineering Adhesives 662,021 667,863 Construction Adhesives 311,354 311,231 Total $ 1,298,845 $ 1,312,003 Additional details related to goodwill for 2021 2020 2021 2020 Balance at beginning of year $ 1,312,003 $ 1,281,808 Ramapo acquisition - (746 ) D.H.M acquisition - 1,063 Foreign currency translation effect (13,158 ) 29,878 Balance at end of year $ 1,298,845 $ 1,312,003 We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually at the beginning of the fourth fourth 2021 no Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows: Purchased Technology Customer Amortizable Intangible Assets and Patents Relationships Tradename All Other Total As of November 27, 2021 Original cost $ 115,980 $ 932,644 $ 63,543 $ 11,343 $ 1,123,510 Accumulated amortization (62,364 ) (335,143 ) (33,786 ) (5,635 ) (436,928 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 53,616 $ 597,501 $ 29,757 $ 5,708 $ 686,582 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 13 17 14 12 17 As of November 28, 2020 Original cost $ 113,775 $ 933,943 $ 63,266 $ 11,410 $ 1,122,394 Accumulated amortization (53,216 ) (279,586 ) (29,368 ) (4,775 ) $ (366,945 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 60,559 $ 654,357 $ 33,898 $ 6,635 $ 755,449 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 13 17 14 12 17 Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $71,068, $70,591 and $74,091 in 2021, 2020 2019 Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five Fiscal Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 68,879 $ 66,056 $ 61,146 $ 58,578 $ 51,773 $ 380,150 The above amortization expense forecast is an estimate. Actual amounts may Non-amortizable intangible assets as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 2021 2020

Note 6 - Leases

Note 6 - Leases	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating and Finance Leases [Text Block]	Note 6: We adopted ASU No. 2016 02 842” first February 29, 2020 not 842 first February 29, 2020. 842 not 842, not not As a lessee, the company leases office, manufacturing and warehouse space, and equipment. Certain lease agreements include rental payments adjusted annually based on changes in an inflation index. Our leases do not Operating lease and finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The discount rate used to calculate present value is the company’s incremental borrowing rate. We determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based primarily on its lease term and the economic environment of the applicable country or region. Certain leases include one five not For the measurement and classification of lease agreements, we group lease and non-lease components into a single lease component for all underlying asset classes. Variable lease payments primarily include payments for non-lease components, such as maintenance costs, payments for leased assets used beyond their non-cancelable lease term as adjusted for contractual options to terminate or renew, and payments for non-components such as sales tax. Certain leases contain immaterial variable lease payments based on usage. The components of lease expense are as follows: November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Operating lease cost $ 11,958 $ 12,581 Finance lease cost: Amortization of assets 1 673 Interest on lease liabilities 1 110 Variable lease cost 5,990 4,024 Total net lease cost $ 18,731 $ 16,605 1 2020, not Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: Location on Balance Sheet November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Operating leases: Operating lease right-of-use assets Other assets $ 32,744 $ 28,445 Current operating lease liabilities Other accrued expenses 8,921 8,706 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities Other liabilities 24,061 19,498 Total operating lease liabilities $ 32,982 $ 28,204 Finance leases: Equipment right-of-use assets 1 Property, plant and equipment $ 9,455 Current obligations of finance leases 1 Other accrued expenses $ 1,109 Finance leases, net of current obligations 1 Other liabilities 7,548 Total finance lease liabilities $ 8,657 1 2020, not As of November 27, 2021 Supplemental information related to leases is as follows: November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Cash paid amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 15,251 $ 13,216 Operating cash flows from finance leases 1 110 Financing cash flows from finance leases 1 546 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 20,030 $ 13,166 Finance leases 1 7,630 1 2020, not Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows: November 27, 2021 Fiscal Year Finance Leases Operating Leases 2022 $ 1,352 $ 9,292 2023 1,254 7,500 2024 1,174 5,313 2025 1,171 4,009 2026 1,165 2,360 2027 and beyond 3,841 7,888 Total 9,957 36,362 Less: amounts representing interest (1,300 ) (3,380 ) Present value of future minimum payments 8,657 32,982 Less: current obligations (1,109 ) (8,921 ) Noncurrent lease liabilities $ 7,548 $ 24,061 Rent expense for all operating leases, which includes minimum lease payments and other charges such as common area maintenance fees, was $19,618 in 2019 .

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-te

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 7: Notes Payable Notes payable were $24,983 and $16,925 at November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 not 2021 2020 2019. November 27, 2021 Long-Term Debt Weighted-Average Fiscal Year Balance at Balance at Interest Rate at Maturity November 27, November 28, Long-Term Debt November 27, 2021 Date 2021 2020 Revolving credit facility 1.59 % 2024 $ - $ - Term Loan B 1 3.64 % 2024 1,001,150 1,157,650 Public Notes 2 4.00 % 2027 300,000 300,000 Public Notes 3 4.25 % 2028 300,000 300,000 Other, including debt issuance cost and discount (9,671 ) (665 ) Total debt $ 1,591,479 $ 1,756,985 Less: current maturities - - Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 1,591,479 $ 1,756,985 1 October 20, 2024, November 27, 2021 2 February 15, 2027, 3 October 15, 2028, Term Loans On October 20, 2017, first November 27, 2021 November 27, 2021 October 20, 2024. On February 27, 2018, second 2021, second 2021. October 20, 2017, October 20, 2021, 12 We are subject to mandatory prepayments in the first 4.25:1.00 0% 3.75:1.00. 2021 2021 2022 zero Public Notes On February 14, 2017, 10 “10 February 15, 2027 February 14, 2017, 1 May 1, 2020, 12 On October 20, 2020, “8 October 15, 2028 February 12, 2021, 8 1 The Public Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the company and will rank equally with the company’s other unsecured and unsubordinated debt from time to time outstanding. Fair Value of Long-Term Debt Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $1,618,291 and $1,811,562 as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 not Long-term Debt Maturities Maturities of long-term debt for the next five Fiscal Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Thereafter Long-term debt obligations $ - $ - $ 1,001,150 $ - $ - $ 600,000 Revolving Credit Facility On October 20, 2020, first first November 27, 2021 July 22, 2024. As of November 27, 2021 Committed Drawn Unused Revolving credit facility $ 400,000 $ - $ 391,286 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 27, 2021 $8,714 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 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 The Indenture under which the Public Notes have been issued contains covenants imposing certain limitations on the ability of the company to incur liens or enter into sales and leaseback transactions. It also provides for customary events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), which include among other things nonpayment, breach of covenants in the Indenture and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. If an event of default occurs and is continuing with respect to the Public Notes, the Trustee or holders of at least 25% may

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8: 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 52,777,753 and 51,906,663 shares issued and outstanding at November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 On April 6, 2017, five September 30, 2010 not 2021, 2020 2019 may Common Shares Outstanding 2021 2020 2019 Beginning balance 51,906,663 51,241,190 50,732,796 Stock options exercised 740,731 397,456 378,734 Deferred compensation paid 19,895 118,742 5,354 Restricted units vested 157,945 221,275 197,349 Shares withheld for taxes (47,481 ) (72,000 ) (73,043 ) Ending balance 52,777,753 51,906,663 51,241,190

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-b

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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 units, performance awards and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described below. 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 Restricted stock awards are nonvested stock-based awards that include grants of restricted stock units. Restricted stock awards are independent of option grants and are subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the release of the restrictions. Such awards generally vest beginning one three 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 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 10 180 180 2020 This plan allows for granting of awards to employees. The plan permits granting of (a) stock options; (b) stock appreciation rights; (c) restricted stock and restricted stock units; (d) performance awards; (e) dividend equivalents; (f) other awards based on our common stock, including shares for amounts employees deferred under the Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan. There were 2,253,157 common shares available for grant as of November 27, 2021 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. 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 2021, 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 Expected life (in years) 5.00 5.00 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 32.50 % 24.32 % 24.26 % Expected volatility range 32.48% - 32.94% 24.18% - 30.99% 23.88% - 24.76% Risk-free interest rate 0.39% - 1.20% 0.21% - 1.51% 1.34% - 2.55% Weighted-average expected dividend 1.26 % 1.38 % 1.40 % Expected dividend yield range 0.92% - 1.27% 1.35% - 2.53% 1.25% - 1.45% Weighted-average fair value of grants $ 13.29 $ 9.63 $ 9.76 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 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 $22,366, $16,914 and $24,003 for 2021, 2020 2019 As of November 27, 2021 Stock Option Activity The stock option activity for the years ended November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price 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 Granted 1,052,968 47.70 Exercised (397,456 ) 31.00 Forfeited or cancelled (169,907 ) 49.11 Outstanding at November 28, 2020 5,545,915 $ 47.34 Granted 1,237,094 53.33 Exercised (740,731 ) 43.64 Forfeited or cancelled (1,069,886 ) 56.33 Outstanding at November 27, 2021 4,972,392 $ 47.45 The fair value of options granted during 2021, 2020 2019 2021, 2020 2019 November 27, 2021 November 27, 2021 November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 2021, 2020 2019 Restricted Stock Activity The nonvested restricted stock activity for the years ended November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Value (in Years) Nonvested at December 1, 2018 414,353 $ 47.45 1.0 Granted 302,132 44.29 2.2 Vested (197,349 ) 45.45 - Forfeited (31,139 ) 43.37 0.4 Nonvested at November 30, 2019 487,997 $ 46.56 0.8 Granted 216,293 46.39 3.4 Vested (221,275 ) 46.83 - Forfeited (50,666 ) 47.55 0.1 Nonvested at November 28, 2020 432,349 $ 46.22 0.8 Granted 356,779 54.49 3.2 Vested (157,945 ) 48.69 - Forfeited (78,818 ) 47.79 0.8 Nonvested at November 27, 2021 552,365 $ 50.63 1.9 Total fair value of restricted stock vested during 2021 2020 2019 November 27, 2021 We repurchased 50,799, 70,380 and 73,043 shares during 2021, 2020 2019 2021, 2020 2019 Deferred Compensation Activity Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution. The deferred compensation units outstanding for the years ended November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 Non-employee Directors Employees Total 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 Participant contributions 18,008 13,814 31,822 Company match contributions 1 23,033 1,381 24,414 Payouts (111,436 ) (7,306 ) (118,742 ) Units outstanding November 28, 2020 455,265 44,553 499,818 Participant contributions 13,036 10,487 23,523 Company match contributions 1 20,118 1,049 21,167 Payouts (19,895 ) (7,728 ) (27,623 ) Units outstanding November 27, 2021 468,524 48,361 516,885 1 2021, 2020 2019 The fair value of non-employee directors’ company matches for 2021, 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 2021, 2020 2019

Note 10 - Pension and Postretir

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]	Note 10: 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 2021 $3,790. T 401 2020 2019 All U.S. employees are eligible to receive an annual discretionary non-elective contribution to the 401 3 2021 no 2020 The defined contribution plan liability recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets was $10,494 2021 2020 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 2020, of $6,673 2021 2020, 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 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Change in projected benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 388,530 $ 380,388 $ 250,561 $ 234,542 $ 39,075 $ 39,256 Service cost - - 3,280 2,950 21 73 Interest cost 9,299 11,738 2,941 3,158 822 1,135 Participant contributions - - - - 365 226 Actuarial (gain)/loss 1 (9,177 ) 27,377 (3,630 ) 4,350 (6,115 ) 1,327 Other - - - - - - Curtailments - - - 14 - - Settlement payments (6,673 ) (10,939 ) 996 (273 ) - - Benefits paid (20,767 ) (20,034 ) (8,578 ) (8,628 ) (2,906 ) (2,942 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (7,170 ) 14,448 - - Benefit obligation at end of year 361,212 388,530 238,400 250,561 31,262 39,075 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 398,403 383,527 202,242 185,331 109,056 94,474 Actual return on plan assets 37,466 44,365 25,204 13,155 28,716 15,673 Employer contributions 1,382 1,677 1,989 2,177 470 1,625 Participant contributions - - - - 365 226 Other - - 996 - - - Settlement payments (6,673 ) (10,939 ) - - - - Benefits paid 2 (20,767 ) (20,227 ) (8,578 ) (8,628 ) (2,906 ) (2,942 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (5,230 ) 10,207 - - Fair value of plan assets at end of year 409,811 398,403 216,623 202,242 135,701 109,056 Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end $ 48,599 $ 9,873 $ (21,776 ) $ (48,688 ) $ 104,439 $ 69,981 1 2021 2020 2021 2020 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 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Unrecognized actuarial loss $ 129,198 $ 147,917 $ 64,782 $ 87,368 $ (30,278 ) $ (4,318 ) Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost (3 ) (6 ) 1,390 1,453 - - Ending balance $ 129,195 $ 147,911 $ 66,172 $ 88,821 $ (30,278 ) $ (4,318 ) Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Statement of financial position as of fiscal year-end Non-current assets $ 66,157 $ 30,672 $ 24,772 $ 12,534 $ 107,323 $ 73,137 Accrued benefit cost Current liabilities (1,342 ) (1,467 ) (1,795 ) (1,701 ) (227 ) (226 ) Non-current liabilities (16,216 ) (19,332 ) (44,753 ) (59,521 ) (2,657 ) (2,930 ) Ending balance $ 48,599 $ 9,873 $ (21,776 ) $ (48,688 ) $ 104,439 $ 69,981 The accumulated benefit obligation of the U.S. pension and other postretirement plans was $384,124 at November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 The following amounts relate to pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2021 2020 2021 2020 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 17,558 $ 26,241 $ 48,912 $ 134,472 Fair value of plan assets - 5,441 11,350 84,239 The following amounts relate to pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2021 2020 2021 2020 Projected benefit obligation $ 17,558 $ 26,241 $ 131,174 $ 145,461 Fair value of plan assets - 5,441 $ 84,626 84,239 Information about the expected cash flows is as follows: Pension Benefits Other Non-U.S. Postretirement U.S. Plans Plans Benefits Employer contributions 2022 $ - $ 34 $ - Expected benefit payments 2022 21,131 8,704 2,982 2023 21,280 7,933 2,851 2024 21,283 8,285 2,730 2025 21,391 8,457 2,607 2026-2031 125,388 54,038 12,948 The components of our net period defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit costs other than service cost are presented as non-operating expenses and service cost is presented in operating expenses. Components of net periodic benefit cost and other supplemental information for the years ended November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit) 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 Service cost $ - $ - $ 4 $ 3,280 $ 2,950 $ 2,237 $ 21 $ 73 $ 98 Interest cost 9,299 11,738 14,691 2,941 3,158 4,678 822 1,135 1,550 Expected return on assets (31,123 ) (25,758 ) (25,305 ) (12,348 ) (11,312 ) (10,224 ) (8,945 ) (7,976 ) (7,013 ) Amortization: Prior service cost (benefit) (3 ) (3 ) 13 69 64 64 - - - Actuarial loss 3,198 7,195 4,677 4,053 3,829 3,114 73 62 33 Curtailment loss - - - - 14 83 - - - Settlement charge - - - - 67 - - - - Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (18,629 ) $ (6,828 ) $ (5,920 ) $ (2,005 ) $ (1,230 ) $ (48 ) $ (8,029 ) $ (6,706 ) $ (5,332 ) Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 Discount rate 2.75 % 2.50 % 3.17 % 1.27 % 1.16 % 1.35 % 2.51 % 2.19 % 3.00 % Rate of compensation increase 1 0.00 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.48 % 1.74 % 1.71 % N/A N/A N/A Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net costs for years ended 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 Discount rate 2.50 % 3.17 % 4.50 % 1.19 % 1.34 % 2.30 % 2.19 % 3.00 % 4.37 % Expected return on plan assets 7.24 % 7.49 % 7.49 % 6.15 % 6.23 % 6.21 % 8.25 % 8.50 % 8.50 % Rate of compensation increase 1 0.00 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.67 % 1.74 % 1.71 % 0.00 % N/A N/A 1 May 31, 2011 no 2020 2019 2021, November 27, 2021, no 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 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 30, 2019 November 27, 2021 2021. For the U.S. pension plan, we adopte d the Adjusted Pri- 2012 2021. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption for the U.S. pension plan was 7.25 percent in 2021 2020 2019 2021 was 8.00 p mately $2,728 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 6.15 percent in 2021 2020 2019 Assumed health care trend rates 2021 2020 2019 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.50 % 6.75 % 7.00 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 5.00 % 5.00 % 0.25 % Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2028 2028 2028 The asset allocation for the company’s U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans at the end of 2021 2020 U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans Other Postretirement Plans Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of Plan Assets at Plan Assets at Plan Assets at Target Year-End Target Year-End Target Year-End Asset Category 2021 2021 2020 2021 2021 2020 2021 2021 2020 Equities 60.0 % 57.7 % 55.4 % 21.2 % 21.3 % 48.8 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Fixed income 40.0 % 40.1 % 36.2 % 77.3 % 67.0 % 51.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 100.0 % 99.8 % 99.4 % Cash 1 0.0 % 2.2 % 8.4 % 1.5 % 11.7 % 0.2 % 0.0 % 0.2 % 0.6 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 1 2020 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 2021 2020 During 2021 tion mix of 60 percent equities and 40 pe 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 2021 2021. Other postretirement benefits plans consist of two 2021 2020 500. Fair Value of Plan Assets The following table presents plan assets categorized within a three 13. November 27, 2021 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ - $ 236,557 $ - $ 236,557 Fixed income - 164,133 186 164,319 Cash 8,935 - - 8,935 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy $ 8,935 $ 400,690 $ 186 $ 409,811 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 35,117 $ - $ - $ 35,117 Fixed income 48,243 5,285 749 54,277 Cash 4,399 - - 4,399 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 87,759 5,285 749 93,793 Other investments measured at NAV 1 122,830 Total $ 87,759 $ 5,285 $ 749 $ 216,623 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 135,484 $ 135,484 Cash 217 - - 217 Total $ 217 $ - $ 135,484 $ 135,701 November 28, 2020 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 3,421 $ 217,151 $ - $ 220,572 Fixed income 1,524 142,317 205 144,046 Cash 33,391 - - 33,391 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 38,336 359,468 205 398,009 Other investments measured at NAV 1 394 Total $ 38,336 $ 359,468 $ 205 $ 398,403 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 33,478 $ 1,368 $ - $ 34,846 Fixed income 49,813 7,182 770 57,765 Cash 352 - - 352 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 83,643 8,550 770 92,963 Other investments measured at NAV 1 109,279 Total $ 83,643 $ 8,550 $ 770 $ 202,242 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 108,406 $ 108,406 Cash 650 - - 650 Total $ 650 $ - $ 108,406 $ 109,056 1 820 10, Fair Value Measurement not 2 2020 The definitions of fair values of our pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets at November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Equities no no Fixed income Insurance Cash – The following is a roll forward of the Level 3 November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Fixed Income U.S. Pension Plans 2021 2020 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 205 $ 219 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (19 ) (14 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 186 $ 205 Fixed Income Non-U.S. Pension Plans 2021 2020 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 770 $ 675 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 64 43 Net gains (43 ) (8 ) Currency change effect (42 ) 60 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 749 $ 770 Insurance Other Postretirement Benefits 2021 2020 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 108,406 $ 94,082 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 (1,658 ) (831 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (1,093 ) (822 ) Net gains 29,829 15,977 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 135,484 $ 108,406

Note 11 - Income Taxes

Note 11 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11: Income Taxes Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments 2021 2020 2019 United States $ 14,989 $ 20,328 $ 31,796 Non-U.S. 201,861 138,028 141,032 Total $ 216,850 $ 158,356 $ 172,828 Components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit) 2021 2020 2019 Current: U.S. federal $ 10,310 $ 5,243 $ 9,122 State 2,265 1,320 3,294 Non-U.S. 57,801 56,542 47,848 70,376 63,105 60,264 Deferred: U.S. federal (6,891 ) (4,709 ) (432 ) State (350 ) (4,111 ) 125 Non-U.S. (102 ) (12,364 ) (10,549 ) (7,343 ) (21,184 ) (10,856 ) Total $ 63,033 $ 41,921 $ 49,408 Reconciliation of effective income tax 2021 2020 2019 Tax at statutory U.S. federal income tax rate $ 45,539 $ 33,255 $ 36,294 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 1,444 (2,104 ) 2,785 Foreign dividend repatriation 1,104 900 825 Foreign operations 19,673 (563 ) 8,712 Executive compensation over $1.0 million 2,507 1,420 1,661 Non-U.S. stock option expense 575 358 425 Change in valuation allowance (9,572 ) 5,925 1,097 Research and development tax credit (993 ) (906 ) (802 ) Foreign-derived intangible income (2,617 ) (1,396 ) (2,240 ) Global intangible low-taxed income 2,334 1,932 2,029 Provision to return 1,122 1,704 (3,271 ) Cross currency swap 3,931 (6,748 ) 2,677 Contingency reserve (2,139 ) 8,287 (957 ) Other 125 (143 ) 173 Total income tax expense $ 63,033 $ 41,921 $ 49,408 Deferred income tax balances at each year-end related to: 2021 2020 Deferred tax assets: Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans $ 12,118 $ 16,385 Employee benefit costs 26,799 24,538 Foreign tax credit carryforward 7,309 6,905 Tax loss carryforwards 24,071 31,495 Leases 8,590 7,133 Hedging activity 2,623 12,906 Interest deduction limitation 12,428 6,343 Other 27,410 30,178 Gross deferred tax assets 121,348 135,883 Less: valuation allowance (11,341 ) (21,843 ) Total net deferred tax assets 110,007 114,040 Deferred tax liability: Depreciation and amortization (207,726 ) (220,379 ) Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans (36,042 ) (14,968 ) Leases (8,524 ) (7,194 ) Total deferred tax liability (252,292 ) (242,541 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (142,285 ) $ (128,501 ) 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 and floating-to-fixed hedges recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Valuation allowances primarily relate to foreign net operating loss carryforwards and branch foreign tax credit 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 $85,273 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 $63,592 can be carried forward indefinitely, while the remaining $21,680 of tax losses must be utilized during 2022 2039. The U.S. has a branch foreign tax credit carryforward of $3,994. 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. We do not twelve 2021 2020 Balance at beginning of year $ 14,569 $ 8,946 Tax positions related to the current year: Additions 401 579 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 1,323 7,400 Reductions (950 ) (283 ) Settlements (161 ) (747 ) Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation (1,901 ) (1,326 ) Balance at end of year $ 13,281 $ 14,569 Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 We report accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. For the year ended November 27, 2021 November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 28, 2020 We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in numerous state and foreign jurisdictions. We are no 2018 2018. second 2016, 2005 2014.

Note 12 - Financial Instruments

Note 12 - Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 12: Overview As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps and interest rate swaps to manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not no We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance of counterparties for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements. We select investment-grade multinational banks and financial institutions as counterparties for derivative transactions and 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 27, 2021 four October 20, 2017 2022. November 27, 2021 $14,496 two November 27, 2021 November 27, 2021 twelve $3,843 November 27, 2021 not not The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of November 27, 2021 Fiscal Year of Expiration Interest Rate Notional Value Fair Value Pay EUR 2022 3.00 % $ 267,860 $ 14,496 Receive USD 5.1803 % On February 27, 2018, second 2021, second 2021. October 20, 2017, October 20, 2021, 7 $12,366 November 27, 2021 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 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 30, 2019 Cross-currency swap contracts $ (4,556 ) $ 6,307 $ 14,429 Interest rate swap contracts $ 20,109 $ (15,618 ) $ (46,254 ) Fair Value Hedges On February 12, 2021, October 20, 2020 1 7 y of $10,539 November 27, 2021 February 14, 2017, February 14, 2017 1 May 1, 2020, seven 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 13 As of November 27, 2021, n November 29, 2021 September 13, 2022. The amounts of pretax gains (losses) recognized in other income, net related to derivative instruments not November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 30, 2019 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (357 ) $ (2,908 ) $ (573 ) 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 27, 2021 no

Note 13 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 13: 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 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Fair Value Measurements Using: November 27, Description 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 2,079 $ 2,079 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 5,725 - 5,725 - Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets 14,496 - 14,496 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 6,082 $ - $ 6,082 $ - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities 12,366 - 12,366 - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities 10,539 - 10,539 - Contingent consideration liability 8,100 - - 8,100 Fair Value Measurements Using: November 28, Description 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 22,560 $ 22,560 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 2,320 - 2,320 - Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets 2,823 - 2,823 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 5,251 $ - $ 5,251 $ - Cross-currency cash flow hedge liabilities 280 - 280 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities 33,256 - 33,256 - Contingent consideration liability 5,800 - - 5,800 See Note 7 We use the income approach in calculating the fair value of our contingent consideration liability using a real option model with Level 3 $8,100 November 27, 2021 2 Contingent consideration liability 2021 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 5,800 Acquisition 1,700 Payment of contingent consideration (1,700 ) Mark to market adjustment 2,300 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 8,100

Note 14 - Commitments and Conti

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 14: 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 $6,603 and $8,099 as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 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 35 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 27, November 28, November 30, 2021 2020 2019 Lawsuits and claims settled 2 4 8 Settlement amounts $ 85 $ 130 $ 424 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 55 $ 88 $ 291 We do not Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not

Note 15 - Segments

Note 15 - Segments	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 15: 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. Revenue and operating income of each of our segments are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Segment operating income is identified as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Corporate expenses, other than those included in Corporate Unallocated, are allocated to each operating segment. Consistent with our internal management reporting, Corporate Unallocated amounts include business acquisition and integration costs, organizational restructuring charges and project costs associated with our implementation of Project ONE. Corporate assets are not We have three may may not not Reportable operating segment financial information for all periods presented is as follows: 2021 2020 2019 Net revenue Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 1,472,756 $ 1,332,786 $ 1,328,286 Engineering Adhesives 1,371,756 1,088,313 1,158,403 Construction Adhesives 433,519 369,170 396,580 Corporate Unallocated 1 - - 13,731 Total $ 3,278,031 $ 2,790,269 $ 2,897,000 Segment operating income Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 138,366 $ 130,789 $ 115,961 Engineering Adhesives 135,913 103,974 136,299 Construction Adhesives 14,148 11,148 16,657 Total segment 288,427 245,911 268,917 Corporate Unallocated 1 (35,815 ) (27,594 ) (42,923 ) Total $ 252,612 $ 218,317 $ 225,994 Depreciation and amortization Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 45,919 $ 44,329 $ 45,448 Engineering Adhesives 61,082 58,102 57,175 Construction Adhesives 35,002 35,811 35,851 Corporate Unallocated 1 1,171 575 2,732 Total $ 143,174 $ 138,817 $ 141,206 Total assets 2 Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 1,370,924 $ 1,268,236 Engineering Adhesives 1,710,000 1,515,302 Construction Adhesives 810,824 934,397 Corporate 382,782 318,769 Total $ 4,274,530 $ 4,036,704 Capital expenditures Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 60,164 $ 57,416 Engineering Adhesives 8,815 18,212 Construction Adhesives 3,591 7,635 Corporate 23,519 12,580 Total $ 96,089 $ 95,843 1 not 2 Reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments: 2021 2020 2019 Segment operating income $ 252,612 $ 218,317 $ 225,994 Other income, net 32,855 15,398 37,943 Interest expense (78,092 ) (86,776 ) (103,287 ) Interest income 9,476 11,417 12,178 Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 216,851 $ 158,356 $ 172,828 Financial information about geographic areas Net Revenue 2021 2020 2019 United States $ 1,421,623 $ 1,248,495 $ 1,309,056 China 433,998 351,204 347,304 Germany 409,193 330,755 - Countries with more than 10 percent of total 2,264,814 1,930,454 1,656,360 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 1,013,217 859,815 1,240,640 Total $ 3,278,031 $ 2,790,269 $ 2,897,000 Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2021 2020 2019 United States $ 331,864 $ 297,046 $ 287,372 Germany 120,548 131,879 127,497 China 96,300 99,513 80,606 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 146,655 142,306 134,338 Total $ 695,367 $ 670,744 $ 629,813 We view the following disaggregation of net revenue by geographic region as useful to understanding the composition of revenue recognized during the respective reporting periods: November 27, 2021 Hygiene, Health and Engineering Construction Corporate Consumable Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives Unallocated Total Americas $ 826,172 $ 504,626 $ 384,576 $ - $ 1,715,374 EIMEA 425,324 470,466 22,156 - 917,946 Asia Pacific 221,260 396,664 26,787 - 644,711 $ 1,472,756 $ 1,371,756 $ 433,519 $ - $ 3,278,031 November 28, 2020 Hygiene, Health and Engineering Construction Corporate Consumable Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives Unallocated Total Americas $ 736,681 $ 430,866 $ 325,622 $ - $ 1,493,169 EIMEA 388,271 347,417 20,506 - 756,194 Asia Pacific 207,834 310,030 23,042 - 540,906 $ 1,332,786 $ 1,088,313 $ 369,170 $ - $ 2,790,269 November 30, 2019 Hygiene, Health and Engineering Construction Corporate Consumable Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives Unallocated Total Americas $ 733,125 $ 469,764 $ 351,924 $ 13,731 $ 1,568,544 EIMEA 392,497 380,673 20,767 - 793,937 Asia Pacific 202,664 307,966 23,889 - 534,519 $ 1,328,286 $ 1,158,403 $ 396,580 $ 13,731 $ 2,897,000

Note 16 - Subsequent Event

Note 16 - Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Note 16: Subsequent Events Acquisitions On January 11, 2022, On November 30, 2021,

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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 2021, 2020 2019 not X 1934. November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 not Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to November 30. November 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 2021, 2020 2019
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 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 revenue 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 Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 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 ASC 606. 2021, 2020 2019 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 11
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Acquisition Accounting As we enter into business combinations, we perform acquisition accounting requirements including the following: ● Identifying the acquirer, ● Determining the acquisition date, ● Recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, and ● Recognizing and measuring goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase We complete valuation procedures and record the resulting fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based upon the valuation of the business enterprise and the tangible and intangible assets acquired. Enterprise value allocation methodology requires management to make assumptions and apply judgment to estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If estimates or assumptions used to complete the enterprise valuation and estimates of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities significantly differed from assumptions made, the resulting difference could materially affect the fair value of net assets. The calculation of the fair value of the tangible assets, including property, plant and equipment, utilizes the cost approach, which computes the cost to replace the asset, less accrued depreciation resulting from physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. The calculation of the fair value of the identified intangible assets is 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, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restrictions on Cash There were no November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020. no
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]	Trade Receivables and Allowances Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not not 4
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories Inventories are recorded at cost ( not
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investments Investments with a value of $9,584 and $9,006 represent the cash surrender value of life insurance contracts as of November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020
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 27, 2021, November 28, 2020, November 30, 2019 November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020
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 to 40 years for buildings and improvements, 3 to 20 years for machinery and equipment, and the shorter of the lease or expected life for leasehold improvements. Fully depreciated assets are retained in property and accumulated depreciation accounts until removed from service. Upon disposal, assets and related accumulated depreciation are removed. Upon sale of an asset, the difference between the proceeds and remaining net book value is charged or credited to other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Expenditures that add value or extend the life of the respective assets are capitalized, while expenditures that are typical recurring repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Interest costs associated with construction and implementation of property, plant and equipment of $905, $565 and $416 were capitalized in 2021, 2020 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually at the beginning of the fourth not 2021 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 to 20 years. The straight-line method of amortization of these assets reflects an appropriate allocation of the costs of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained in each reporting period.
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, 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 10
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]	Asset Retirement Obligations We recognize asset retirement obligations ("ARO") 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 $2,917 and $2,948 at November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020
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 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) 2021 2020 2019 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 161,393 $ 123,719 $ 130,817 Weighted-average common shares – basic 52,887 52,039 50,920 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,428 481 1,063 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 54,315 52,520 51,983 Basic earnings per share $ 3.05 $ 2.38 $ 2.57 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.97 $ 2.36 $ 2.52 Share-based compensation awards for 1,535,503, 3,982,275 and 2,951,697 shares for 2021, 2020 2019
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Financial Instruments and Derivatives As a part of our ongoing operations, we are exposed to market risks such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage these risks, we may Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. Derivatives consisted primarily of forward currency contracts used to manage foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. For derivative instruments outstanding that were not may The company manages interest expense using a mix of fixed and floating rate debt. To manage exposure to interest rate movements and to reduce borrowing costs, the company may Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income, based on the type of derivative, and whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the current period. We maintain master netting arrangements that allow us to net settle contracts with the same counterparties; we do not not not 12
Purchase of Company Common Stock [Policy Text Block]	Purchase of Company Common Stock Under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, repurchased stock is included in authorized shares, but is not 2021, 2020 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Change in Accounting Principle - Credit Losses 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, Financial Instruments, 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. first February 27, 2021. not not 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 15. 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 New Accounting Pronouncements In November 2021, No. 2021 10, Government Assistance (Topic 832 958 605. December 4, 2022 not Recently issued accounting standards or pronouncements not not

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_2

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	(in thousands, except per share data) 2021 2020 2019 Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 161,393 $ 123,719 $ 130,817 Weighted-average common shares – basic 52,887 52,039 50,920 Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans 1,428 481 1,063 Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted 54,315 52,520 51,983 Basic earnings per share $ 3.05 $ 2.38 $ 2.57 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.97 $ 2.36 $ 2.52

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 30, 2019 Cost of sales $ (188 ) $ 1,013 $ 2,082 Selling, general and administrative 975 3,567 12,453 $ 787 $ 4,580 $ 14,535
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	Employee- Related Other Total Balance at end November 30, 2019 $ 9,830 $ 924 $ 10,754 Expense incurred 2,898 1,681 4,579 Cash payments (7,051 ) (2,357 ) (9,408 ) Foreign currency translation 157 - 157 Balance at end November 28, 2020 $ 5,834 $ 248 $ 6,082 Expense incurred (807 ) 1,594 787 Non-cash charges - (135 ) (135 ) Cash payments (3,917 ) (1,707 ) (5,624 ) Foreign currency translation (15 ) - (15 ) Balance at end November 27, 2021 $ 1,095 $ - $ 1,095

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_2

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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Schedule of Income Statement Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	2021 2020 2019 Foreign currency transaction losses, net $ (5,962 ) $ (3,078 ) $ (1,156 ) (Loss) gain on disposal of assets (648 ) (86 ) 24,304 Net periodic pension benefit 32,070 17,902 13,661 Other, net 7,395 660 1,134 Total other income, net $ 32,855 $ 15,398 $ 37,943 Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses) $ 39,344 $ 36,969 $ 36,624
Schedule of Balance Sheet Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	2021 2020 Inventories Raw materials $ 226,723 $ 151,026 Finished goods 221,681 172,187 Total inventories $ 448,404 $ 323,213 Other current assets Other receivables $ 28,874 $ 18,666 Prepaid income taxes 13,359 22,137 Prepaid taxes other than income taxes 26,929 20,270 Prepaid expenses 25,889 19,212 Assets held for sale 1,284 828 Total other current assets $ 96,335 $ 81,113 Property, plant and equipment Land $ 84,492 $ 87,403 Buildings and improvements 395,849 393,175 Machinery and equipment 915,914 876,858 Construction in progress 104,734 70,747 Total, at cost 1,500,989 1,428,183 Accumulated depreciation (805,622 ) (757,439 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 695,367 $ 670,744 Other assets Investments and company owned life insurance $ 9,584 $ 9,006 Equity method investments 49,333 53,863 Equity investments 1,667 1,669 Long-term deferred income taxes 37,116 37,376 Prepaid pension costs 90,946 43,206 Postretirement other than pension asset 107,323 73,137 Operating lease right-of-use assets 32,744 28,445 Other long-term receivables 23,661 16,760 Other long-term assets 19,699 14,751 Total other assets $ 372,073 $ 278,213 Other accrued expenses Taxes other than income taxes $ 14,280 $ 16,893 Miscellaneous services 5,626 5,691 Customer rebates 20,743 15,008 Interest 2,964 4,901 Insurance 329 184 Product liability 432 501 Contingent consideration liability 8,100 5,800 Current operating lease liabilities 8,921 8,706 Accrued expenses 24,666 26,292 Total other accrued expenses $ 86,061 $ 83,976 Other liabilities Asset retirement obligations $ 2,917 $ 2,948 Long-term deferred income taxes 179,401 165,877 Long-term income tax liability 14,364 18,089 Long-term deferred compensation 9,665 8,510 Postretirement other than pension 2,657 2,930 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 24,061 19,498 Long-term accrued payroll tax 4,215 7,216 Environmental liabilities 3,521 3,639 Other long-term liabilities 36,389 50,212 Total other liabilities $ 277,190 $ 278,919
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	2021 2020 2019 Balance at beginning of year $ 12,905 $ 10,682 $ 14,017 Charged to expenses and other adjustments (546 ) 8,313 2,678 Write-offs (2,278 ) (6,158 ) (5,947 ) Foreign currency translation effect (146 ) 68 (66 ) Balance at end of year $ 9,935 $ 12,905 $ 10,682
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	November 27, 2021 Non-controlling H.B. Fuller Stockholders Interest Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 161,393 $ 82 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ (26,262 ) - (26,262 ) (32 ) Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 64,912 (16,731 ) 48,181 - Interest rate swap 3 20,109 (4,930 ) 15,179 - Other cash flow hedges 3 (4,554 ) 68 (4,486 ) - Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 54,205 $ (21,593 ) 32,612 (32 ) Comprehensive income $ 194,005 $ 50 November 28, 2020 Non-controlling H.B. Fuller Stockholders Interest Pretax Tax Net Net Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interests - - $ 123,719 $ 69 Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 1 $ 41,712 - 41,712 30 Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 5,823 (1,235 ) 4,588 - Interest rate swap 3 (15,618 ) 3,853 (11,765 ) - Other cash flow hedges 3 6,307 (101 ) 6,206 - Other comprehensive income $ 38,224 $ 2,517 40,741 30 Comprehensive income $ 164,460 $ 99 November 30, 2019 Non-controlling H.B. Fuller Stockholders Interest 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 adjustment 1 $ (20,409 ) - (20,409 ) 14 Defined benefit pension plans adjustment 2 (28,635 ) 6,807 (21,828 ) - Interest rate swap 3 (46,254 ) 11,223 (35,031 ) - Other cash flow hedges 3 14,429 (609 ) 13,820 - Other comprehensive (loss) income $ (80,869 ) $ 17,421 (63,448 ) 14 Comprehensive income $ 67,369 $ 41
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	November 27, 2021 Non- H.B. Fuller controlling Total Stockholders Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (132,370 ) $ (132,267 ) $ (103 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $ 3,224 (9,924 ) (9,924 ) - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of ($ 53 3,483 3,483 - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $ 63,925 (113,198 ) (113,198 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (270,350 ) $ (270,247 ) $ (103 ) November 28, 2020 Non- H.B. Fuller controlling Total Stockholders Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (106,140 ) $ (106,005 ) $ (135 ) Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $ 8,153 (25,103 ) (25,103 ) - Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of ($ 121 7,969 7,969 - Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $ 80,656 (161,379 ) (161,379 ) - Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341 ) (18,341 ) - Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (302,994 ) $ (302,859 ) $ (135 ) November 30, 2019 Non- H.B. Fuller controlling Total Stockholders 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 )

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_2

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	2021 2020 Balance at beginning of year $ 1,312,003 $ 1,281,808 Ramapo acquisition - (746 ) D.H.M acquisition - 1,063 Foreign currency translation effect (13,158 ) 29,878 Balance at end of year $ 1,298,845 $ 1,312,003
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	Purchased Technology Customer Amortizable Intangible Assets and Patents Relationships Tradename All Other Total As of November 27, 2021 Original cost $ 115,980 $ 932,644 $ 63,543 $ 11,343 $ 1,123,510 Accumulated amortization (62,364 ) (335,143 ) (33,786 ) (5,635 ) (436,928 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 53,616 $ 597,501 $ 29,757 $ 5,708 $ 686,582 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 13 17 14 12 17 As of November 28, 2020 Original cost $ 113,775 $ 933,943 $ 63,266 $ 11,410 $ 1,122,394 Accumulated amortization (53,216 ) (279,586 ) (29,368 ) (4,775 ) $ (366,945 ) Net identifiable intangibles $ 60,559 $ 654,357 $ 33,898 $ 6,635 $ 755,449 Weighted-average useful lives (in years) 13 17 14 12 17
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Thereafter Amortization Expense $ 68,879 $ 66,056 $ 61,146 $ 58,578 $ 51,773 $ 380,150
Operating Segments [Member]
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Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	2021 2020 Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 325,470 $ 332,909 Engineering Adhesives 662,021 667,863 Construction Adhesives 311,354 311,231 Total $ 1,298,845 $ 1,312,003

Note 6 - Leases (Tables)

Note 6 - Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Operating lease cost $ 11,958 $ 12,581 Finance lease cost: Amortization of assets 1 673 Interest on lease liabilities 1 110 Variable lease cost 5,990 4,024 Total net lease cost $ 18,731 $ 16,605
Lessee, Supplemental Balance Sheet Information and Weighted Average [Table Text Block]	Location on Balance Sheet November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Operating leases: Operating lease right-of-use assets Other assets $ 32,744 $ 28,445 Current operating lease liabilities Other accrued expenses 8,921 8,706 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities Other liabilities 24,061 19,498 Total operating lease liabilities $ 32,982 $ 28,204 Finance leases: Equipment right-of-use assets 1 Property, plant and equipment $ 9,455 Current obligations of finance leases 1 Other accrued expenses $ 1,109 Finance leases, net of current obligations 1 Other liabilities 7,548 Total finance lease liabilities $ 8,657
Lessee, Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]	November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 Cash paid amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 15,251 $ 13,216 Operating cash flows from finance leases 1 110 Financing cash flows from finance leases 1 546 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 20,030 $ 13,166 Finance leases 1 7,630
Lessee, Operating and Finance Leases, Liabilities, Maturity [Table Text Block]	November 27, 2021 Fiscal Year Finance Leases Operating Leases 2022 $ 1,352 $ 9,292 2023 1,254 7,500 2024 1,174 5,313 2025 1,171 4,009 2026 1,165 2,360 2027 and beyond 3,841 7,888 Total 9,957 36,362 Less: amounts representing interest (1,300 ) (3,380 ) Present value of future minimum payments 8,657 32,982 Less: current obligations (1,109 ) (8,921 ) Noncurrent lease liabilities $ 7,548 $ 24,061

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-_2

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	Weighted-Average Fiscal Year Balance at Balance at Interest Rate at Maturity November 27, November 28, Long-Term Debt November 27, 2021 Date 2021 2020 Revolving credit facility 1.59 % 2024 $ - $ - Term Loan B 1 3.64 % 2024 1,001,150 1,157,650 Public Notes 2 4.00 % 2027 300,000 300,000 Public Notes 3 4.25 % 2028 300,000 300,000 Other, including debt issuance cost and discount (9,671 ) (665 ) Total debt $ 1,591,479 $ 1,756,985 Less: current maturities - - Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities $ 1,591,479 $ 1,756,985
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Thereafter Long-term debt obligations $ - $ - $ 1,001,150 $ - $ - $ 600,000
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]	Committed Drawn Unused Revolving credit facility $ 400,000 $ - $ 391,286

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	Common Shares Outstanding 2021 2020 2019 Beginning balance 51,906,663 51,241,190 50,732,796 Stock options exercised 740,731 397,456 378,734 Deferred compensation paid 19,895 118,742 5,354 Restricted units vested 157,945 221,275 197,349 Shares withheld for taxes (47,481 ) (72,000 ) (73,043 ) Ending balance 52,777,753 51,906,663 51,241,190

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_2

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]	2021 2020 2019 Expected life (in years) 5.00 5.00 4.75 Weighted-average expected volatility 32.50 % 24.32 % 24.26 % Expected volatility range 32.48% - 32.94% 24.18% - 30.99% 23.88% - 24.76% Risk-free interest rate 0.39% - 1.20% 0.21% - 1.51% 1.34% - 2.55% Weighted-average expected dividend 1.26 % 1.38 % 1.40 % Expected dividend yield range 0.92% - 1.27% 1.35% - 2.53% 1.25% - 1.45% Weighted-average fair value of grants $ 13.29 $ 9.63 $ 9.76
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Average Options Exercise Price 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 Granted 1,052,968 47.70 Exercised (397,456 ) 31.00 Forfeited or cancelled (169,907 ) 49.11 Outstanding at November 28, 2020 5,545,915 $ 47.34 Granted 1,237,094 53.33 Exercised (740,731 ) 43.64 Forfeited or cancelled (1,069,886 ) 56.33 Outstanding at November 27, 2021 4,972,392 $ 47.45
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Grant Contractual Date Fair Life Units Value (in Years) Nonvested at December 1, 2018 414,353 $ 47.45 1.0 Granted 302,132 44.29 2.2 Vested (197,349 ) 45.45 - Forfeited (31,139 ) 43.37 0.4 Nonvested at November 30, 2019 487,997 $ 46.56 0.8 Granted 216,293 46.39 3.4 Vested (221,275 ) 46.83 - Forfeited (50,666 ) 47.55 0.1 Nonvested at November 28, 2020 432,349 $ 46.22 0.8 Granted 356,779 54.49 3.2 Vested (157,945 ) 48.69 - Forfeited (78,818 ) 47.79 0.8 Nonvested at November 27, 2021 552,365 $ 50.63 1.9
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table Text Block]	Non-employee Directors Employees Total 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 Participant contributions 18,008 13,814 31,822 Company match contributions 1 23,033 1,381 24,414 Payouts (111,436 ) (7,306 ) (118,742 ) Units outstanding November 28, 2020 455,265 44,553 499,818 Participant contributions 13,036 10,487 23,523 Company match contributions 1 20,118 1,049 21,167 Payouts (19,895 ) (7,728 ) (27,623 ) Units outstanding November 27, 2021 468,524 48,361 516,885

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_2

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Change in projected benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 388,530 $ 380,388 $ 250,561 $ 234,542 $ 39,075 $ 39,256 Service cost - - 3,280 2,950 21 73 Interest cost 9,299 11,738 2,941 3,158 822 1,135 Participant contributions - - - - 365 226 Actuarial (gain)/loss 1 (9,177 ) 27,377 (3,630 ) 4,350 (6,115 ) 1,327 Other - - - - - - Curtailments - - - 14 - - Settlement payments (6,673 ) (10,939 ) 996 (273 ) - - Benefits paid (20,767 ) (20,034 ) (8,578 ) (8,628 ) (2,906 ) (2,942 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (7,170 ) 14,448 - - Benefit obligation at end of year 361,212 388,530 238,400 250,561 31,262 39,075 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 398,403 383,527 202,242 185,331 109,056 94,474 Actual return on plan assets 37,466 44,365 25,204 13,155 28,716 15,673 Employer contributions 1,382 1,677 1,989 2,177 470 1,625 Participant contributions - - - - 365 226 Other - - 996 - - - Settlement payments (6,673 ) (10,939 ) - - - - Benefits paid 2 (20,767 ) (20,227 ) (8,578 ) (8,628 ) (2,906 ) (2,942 ) Foreign currency translation effect - - (5,230 ) 10,207 - - Fair value of plan assets at end of year 409,811 398,403 216,623 202,242 135,701 109,056 Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end $ 48,599 $ 9,873 $ (21,776 ) $ (48,688 ) $ 104,439 $ 69,981
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 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Unrecognized actuarial loss $ 129,198 $ 147,917 $ 64,782 $ 87,368 $ (30,278 ) $ (4,318 ) Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost (3 ) (6 ) 1,390 1,453 - - Ending balance $ 129,195 $ 147,911 $ 66,172 $ 88,821 $ (30,278 ) $ (4,318 )
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other Postretirement U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Benefits 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Statement of financial position as of fiscal year-end Non-current assets $ 66,157 $ 30,672 $ 24,772 $ 12,534 $ 107,323 $ 73,137 Accrued benefit cost Current liabilities (1,342 ) (1,467 ) (1,795 ) (1,701 ) (227 ) (226 ) Non-current liabilities (16,216 ) (19,332 ) (44,753 ) (59,521 ) (2,657 ) (2,930 ) Ending balance $ 48,599 $ 9,873 $ (21,776 ) $ (48,688 ) $ 104,439 $ 69,981
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 2021 2020 2021 2020 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 17,558 $ 26,241 $ 48,912 $ 134,472 Fair value of plan assets - 5,441 11,350 84,239 Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2021 2020 2021 2020 Projected benefit obligation $ 17,558 $ 26,241 $ 131,174 $ 145,461 Fair value of plan assets - 5,441 $ 84,626 84,239
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other Non-U.S. Postretirement U.S. Plans Plans Benefits Employer contributions 2022 $ - $ 34 $ - Expected benefit payments 2022 21,131 8,704 2,982 2023 21,280 7,933 2,851 2024 21,283 8,285 2,730 2025 21,391 8,457 2,607 2026-2031 125,388 54,038 12,948
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Pension Benefits Other U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits Net periodic cost (benefit) 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 Service cost $ - $ - $ 4 $ 3,280 $ 2,950 $ 2,237 $ 21 $ 73 $ 98 Interest cost 9,299 11,738 14,691 2,941 3,158 4,678 822 1,135 1,550 Expected return on assets (31,123 ) (25,758 ) (25,305 ) (12,348 ) (11,312 ) (10,224 ) (8,945 ) (7,976 ) (7,013 ) Amortization: Prior service cost (benefit) (3 ) (3 ) 13 69 64 64 - - - Actuarial loss 3,198 7,195 4,677 4,053 3,829 3,114 73 62 33 Curtailment loss - - - - 14 83 - - - Settlement charge - - - - 67 - - - - Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (18,629 ) $ (6,828 ) $ (5,920 ) $ (2,005 ) $ (1,230 ) $ (48 ) $ (8,029 ) $ (6,706 ) $ (5,332 )
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 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 Discount rate 2.75 % 2.50 % 3.17 % 1.27 % 1.16 % 1.35 % 2.51 % 2.19 % 3.00 % Rate of compensation increase 1 0.00 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.48 % 1.74 % 1.71 % N/A N/A N/A Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net costs for years ended 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019 Discount rate 2.50 % 3.17 % 4.50 % 1.19 % 1.34 % 2.30 % 2.19 % 3.00 % 4.37 % Expected return on plan assets 7.24 % 7.49 % 7.49 % 6.15 % 6.23 % 6.21 % 8.25 % 8.50 % 8.50 % Rate of compensation increase 1 0.00 % 4.50 % 4.50 % 1.67 % 1.74 % 1.71 % 0.00 % N/A N/A
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	Assumed health care trend rates 2021 2020 2019 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.50 % 6.75 % 7.00 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 5.00 % 5.00 % 0.25 % Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2028 2028 2028
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans Other Postretirement Plans Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of Plan Assets at Plan Assets at Plan Assets at Target Year-End Target Year-End Target Year-End Asset Category 2021 2021 2020 2021 2021 2020 2021 2021 2020 Equities 60.0 % 57.7 % 55.4 % 21.2 % 21.3 % 48.8 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Fixed income 40.0 % 40.1 % 36.2 % 77.3 % 67.0 % 51.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % Insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 100.0 % 99.8 % 99.4 % Cash 1 0.0 % 2.2 % 8.4 % 1.5 % 11.7 % 0.2 % 0.0 % 0.2 % 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 27, 2021 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ - $ 236,557 $ - $ 236,557 Fixed income - 164,133 186 164,319 Cash 8,935 - - 8,935 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy $ 8,935 $ 400,690 $ 186 $ 409,811 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 35,117 $ - $ - $ 35,117 Fixed income 48,243 5,285 749 54,277 Cash 4,399 - - 4,399 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 87,759 5,285 749 93,793 Other investments measured at NAV 1 122,830 Total $ 87,759 $ 5,285 $ 749 $ 216,623 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 135,484 $ 135,484 Cash 217 - - 217 Total $ 217 $ - $ 135,484 $ 135,701 November 28, 2020 U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 3,421 $ 217,151 $ - $ 220,572 Fixed income 1,524 142,317 205 144,046 Cash 33,391 - - 33,391 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 38,336 359,468 205 398,009 Other investments measured at NAV 1 394 Total $ 38,336 $ 359,468 $ 205 $ 398,403 Non-U.S. Pension Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Equities $ 33,478 $ 1,368 $ - $ 34,846 Fixed income 49,813 7,182 770 57,765 Cash 352 - - 352 Total categorized in the fair value hierarchy 83,643 8,550 770 92,963 Other investments measured at NAV 1 109,279 Total $ 83,643 $ 8,550 $ 770 $ 202,242 Other Postretirement Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Insurance $ - $ - $ 108,406 $ 108,406 Cash 650 - - 650 Total $ 650 $ - $ 108,406 $ 109,056
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Fixed Income U.S. Pension Plans 2021 2020 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 205 $ 219 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (19 ) (14 ) Level 3 balance at end of year $ 186 $ 205 Fixed Income Non-U.S. Pension Plans 2021 2020 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 770 $ 675 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 64 43 Net gains (43 ) (8 ) Currency change effect (42 ) 60 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 749 $ 770 Insurance Other Postretirement Benefits 2021 2020 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 108,406 $ 94,082 Net transfers into / (out of) level 3 (1,658 ) (831 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net (1,093 ) (822 ) Net gains 29,829 15,977 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 135,484 $ 108,406

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments 2021 2020 2019 United States $ 14,989 $ 20,328 $ 31,796 Non-U.S. 201,861 138,028 141,032 Total $ 216,850 $ 158,356 $ 172,828
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit) 2021 2020 2019 Current: U.S. federal $ 10,310 $ 5,243 $ 9,122 State 2,265 1,320 3,294 Non-U.S. 57,801 56,542 47,848 70,376 63,105 60,264 Deferred: U.S. federal (6,891 ) (4,709 ) (432 ) State (350 ) (4,111 ) 125 Non-U.S. (102 ) (12,364 ) (10,549 ) (7,343 ) (21,184 ) (10,856 ) Total $ 63,033 $ 41,921 $ 49,408
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Reconciliation of effective income tax 2021 2020 2019 Tax at statutory U.S. federal income tax rate $ 45,539 $ 33,255 $ 36,294 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 1,444 (2,104 ) 2,785 Foreign dividend repatriation 1,104 900 825 Foreign operations 19,673 (563 ) 8,712 Executive compensation over $1.0 million 2,507 1,420 1,661 Non-U.S. stock option expense 575 358 425 Change in valuation allowance (9,572 ) 5,925 1,097 Research and development tax credit (993 ) (906 ) (802 ) Foreign-derived intangible income (2,617 ) (1,396 ) (2,240 ) Global intangible low-taxed income 2,334 1,932 2,029 Provision to return 1,122 1,704 (3,271 ) Cross currency swap 3,931 (6,748 ) 2,677 Contingency reserve (2,139 ) 8,287 (957 ) Other 125 (143 ) 173 Total income tax expense $ 63,033 $ 41,921 $ 49,408
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred income tax balances at each year-end related to: 2021 2020 Deferred tax assets: Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans $ 12,118 $ 16,385 Employee benefit costs 26,799 24,538 Foreign tax credit carryforward 7,309 6,905 Tax loss carryforwards 24,071 31,495 Leases 8,590 7,133 Hedging activity 2,623 12,906 Interest deduction limitation 12,428 6,343 Other 27,410 30,178 Gross deferred tax assets 121,348 135,883 Less: valuation allowance (11,341 ) (21,843 ) Total net deferred tax assets 110,007 114,040 Deferred tax liability: Depreciation and amortization (207,726 ) (220,379 ) Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans (36,042 ) (14,968 ) Leases (8,524 ) (7,194 ) Total deferred tax liability (252,292 ) (242,541 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (142,285 ) $ (128,501 )
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	2021 2020 Balance at beginning of year $ 14,569 $ 8,946 Tax positions related to the current year: Additions 401 579 Tax positions related to prior years: Additions 1,323 7,400 Reductions (950 ) (283 ) Settlements (161 ) (747 ) Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation (1,901 ) (1,326 ) Balance at end of year $ 13,281 $ 14,569

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen_2

Note 12 - Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
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 2022 3.00 % $ 267,860 $ 14,496 Receive USD 5.1803 %
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 30, 2019 Cross-currency swap contracts $ (4,556 ) $ 6,307 $ 14,429 Interest rate swap contracts $ 20,109 $ (15,618 ) $ (46,254 ) November 27, 2021 November 28, 2020 November 30, 2019 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (357 ) $ (2,908 ) $ (573 )

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurem_2

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements Using: November 27, Description 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 2,079 $ 2,079 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 5,725 - 5,725 - Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets 14,496 - 14,496 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 6,082 $ - $ 6,082 $ - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities 12,366 - 12,366 - Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities 10,539 - 10,539 - Contingent consideration liability 8,100 - - 8,100 Fair Value Measurements Using: November 28, Description 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Marketable securities $ 22,560 $ 22,560 $ - $ - Foreign exchange contract assets 2,320 - 2,320 - Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets 2,823 - 2,823 - Liabilities: Foreign exchange contract liabilities $ 5,251 $ - $ 5,251 $ - Cross-currency cash flow hedge liabilities 280 - 280 - Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities 33,256 - 33,256 - Contingent consideration liability 5,800 - - 5,800
Contingent Consideration Liability [Member]
Notes Tables
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Contingent consideration liability 2021 Level 3 balance at beginning of year $ 5,800 Acquisition 1,700 Payment of contingent consideration (1,700 ) Mark to market adjustment 2,300 Level 3 balance at end of year $ 8,100

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]	Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended November 27, November 28, November 30, 2021 2020 2019 Lawsuits and claims settled 2 4 8 Settlement amounts $ 85 $ 130 $ 424 Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 55 $ 88 $ 291

Note 15 - Segments (Tables)

Note 15 - Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	2021 2020 2019 Net revenue Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 1,472,756 $ 1,332,786 $ 1,328,286 Engineering Adhesives 1,371,756 1,088,313 1,158,403 Construction Adhesives 433,519 369,170 396,580 Corporate Unallocated 1 - - 13,731 Total $ 3,278,031 $ 2,790,269 $ 2,897,000 Segment operating income Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 138,366 $ 130,789 $ 115,961 Engineering Adhesives 135,913 103,974 136,299 Construction Adhesives 14,148 11,148 16,657 Total segment 288,427 245,911 268,917 Corporate Unallocated 1 (35,815 ) (27,594 ) (42,923 ) Total $ 252,612 $ 218,317 $ 225,994 Depreciation and amortization Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 45,919 $ 44,329 $ 45,448 Engineering Adhesives 61,082 58,102 57,175 Construction Adhesives 35,002 35,811 35,851 Corporate Unallocated 1 1,171 575 2,732 Total $ 143,174 $ 138,817 $ 141,206 Total assets 2 Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 1,370,924 $ 1,268,236 Engineering Adhesives 1,710,000 1,515,302 Construction Adhesives 810,824 934,397 Corporate 382,782 318,769 Total $ 4,274,530 $ 4,036,704 Capital expenditures Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives $ 60,164 $ 57,416 Engineering Adhesives 8,815 18,212 Construction Adhesives 3,591 7,635 Corporate 23,519 12,580 Total $ 96,089 $ 95,843
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	2021 2020 2019 Segment operating income $ 252,612 $ 218,317 $ 225,994 Other income, net 32,855 15,398 37,943 Interest expense (78,092 ) (86,776 ) (103,287 ) Interest income 9,476 11,417 12,178 Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 216,851 $ 158,356 $ 172,828
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	Net Revenue 2021 2020 2019 United States $ 1,421,623 $ 1,248,495 $ 1,309,056 China 433,998 351,204 347,304 Germany 409,193 330,755 - Countries with more than 10 percent of total 2,264,814 1,930,454 1,656,360 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 1,013,217 859,815 1,240,640 Total $ 3,278,031 $ 2,790,269 $ 2,897,000 Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2021 2020 2019 United States $ 331,864 $ 297,046 $ 287,372 Germany 120,548 131,879 127,497 China 96,300 99,513 80,606 All other countries with less than 10 percent of total 146,655 142,306 134,338 Total $ 695,367 $ 670,744 $ 629,813
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	November 27, 2021 Hygiene, Health and Engineering Construction Corporate Consumable Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives Unallocated Total Americas $ 826,172 $ 504,626 $ 384,576 $ - $ 1,715,374 EIMEA 425,324 470,466 22,156 - 917,946 Asia Pacific 221,260 396,664 26,787 - 644,711 $ 1,472,756 $ 1,371,756 $ 433,519 $ - $ 3,278,031 November 28, 2020 Hygiene, Health and Engineering Construction Corporate Consumable Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives Unallocated Total Americas $ 736,681 $ 430,866 $ 325,622 $ - $ 1,493,169 EIMEA 388,271 347,417 20,506 - 756,194 Asia Pacific 207,834 310,030 23,042 - 540,906 $ 1,332,786 $ 1,088,313 $ 369,170 $ - $ 2,790,269 November 30, 2019 Hygiene, Health and Engineering Construction Corporate Consumable Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives Unallocated Total Americas $ 733,125 $ 469,764 $ 351,924 $ 13,731 $ 1,568,544 EIMEA 392,497 380,673 20,767 - 793,937 Asia Pacific 202,664 307,966 23,889 - 534,519 $ 1,328,286 $ 1,158,403 $ 396,580 $ 13,731 $ 2,897,000

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. 27, 2021USD ($)shares	Nov. 28, 2020USD ($)shares	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)shares	Dec. 01, 2018USD ($)
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates	35
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Contract with Customers, Net Revenue Reduction, Customer Incentives	$ 33,441	$ 34,860	$ 22,795
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	9,584	9,006
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Impairment Loss, Annual Amount	0	0	0
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	1,667	1,669
Interest Costs Capitalized	$ 905	$ 565	$ 416
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)	17 years	17 years
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent, Total	$ 2,917	$ 2,948
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares) | shares	1,535,503	3,982,275	2,951,697
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation (in shares) | shares	47,481	72,000	73,043
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance	$ 1,600,601	$ 1,474,406
Restricted Cash, Total	$ 0
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance				$ 1,776
Accounting Standard Update 2016-16 [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance				$ (733)
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 (Year)	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)	20 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	20 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	40 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	3 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	20 years
Sekisui Fuller Company Ltd [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	45.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	42.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Construction Adhesives [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	13.00%

Note 1 - Nature of Business a_4

Note 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 161,393	$ 123,719	$ 130,817
Weighted-average common shares – basic (in shares)	52,887	52,039	50,920
Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans (in shares)	1,428	481	1,063
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted (in shares)	54,315	52,520	51,983
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 3.05	$ 2.38	$ 2.57
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.97	$ 2.36	$ 2.52

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Div_2

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestiture (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 13, 2022	Jan. 13, 2021	Feb. 03, 2020	May 17, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	May 30, 2020
Goodwill, Ending Balance					$ 1,281,808	$ 1,298,845	$ 1,312,003
Dalton Holdings [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business					$ 18,764
STR Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 5,445
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High		1,700
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total						6,700
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets						1,245
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total						1,700
Goodwill, Ending Balance		$ 0
STR Holdings, Inc. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 800
D.H.M Adhesives, Inc [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			$ 9,500
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High			8,100
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total			5,000			$ 8,100
Goodwill, Ending Balance			1,063
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total			14,500
D.H.M Adhesives, Inc [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total			$ 11,900
Ramapo [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				$ 8,292
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High				3,400
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total				2,654				$ 767
Goodwill, Ending Balance								165
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total				10,947
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Receivables Settled				$ 2,166
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets, Excluding Intangible Assets								4,148
Ramapo [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill, Total								$ 8,800

Note 3 - Restructuring Action_2

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note 3 - Restructuring Action_3

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 28, 2021	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Restructuring Charges	$ 787	$ 787	$ 4,579	$ 14,535
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Charges		(188)	1,013	2,082
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Charges		$ 975	$ 3,567	$ 12,453

Note 3 - Restructuring Action_4

Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 28, 2021	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Balance	$ 6,082	$ 6,082	$ 10,754
Restructuring Charges	787	787	4,579	$ 14,535
Cash payments	(5,624)		(9,408)
Foreign currency translation	(15)		157
Non-cash charges	(135)
Balance	1,095		6,082	10,754
Employee Related [Member]
Balance	5,834	5,834	9,830
Restructuring Charges	(807)		2,898
Cash payments	(3,917)		(7,051)
Foreign currency translation	(15)		157
Non-cash charges	0
Balance	1,095		5,834	9,830
Other Restructuring [Member]
Balance	248	$ 248	924
Restructuring Charges	1,594		1,681
Cash payments	(1,707)		(2,357)
Foreign currency translation	0		0
Non-cash charges	(135)
Balance	$ 0		$ 248	$ 924

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_3

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Statement of Income Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Foreign currency transaction losses, net	$ (5,962)	$ (3,078)	$ (1,156)
(Loss) gain on disposal of assets	(648)	(86)	24,304
Net periodic pension benefit	32,070	17,902	13,661
Other, net	7,395	660	1,134
Total other income, net	32,855	15,398	37,943
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Research and development expenses (included in SG&A expenses)	$ 39,344	$ 36,969	$ 36,624

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_4

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Raw materials	$ 226,723	$ 151,026
Finished goods	221,681	172,187
Total inventories	448,404	323,213
Other receivables	28,874	18,666
Prepaid income taxes	13,359	22,137
Prepaid taxes other than income taxes	26,929	20,270
Prepaid expenses	25,889	19,212
Assets held for sale	1,284	828
Total other current assets	96,335	81,113
Land	84,492	87,403
Buildings and improvements	395,849	393,175
Machinery and equipment	915,914	876,858
Construction in progress	104,734	70,747
Total, at cost	1,500,989	1,428,183
Accumulated depreciation	(805,622)	(757,439)
Net property, plant and equipment	695,367	670,744	$ 629,813
Investments and company owned life insurance	9,584	9,006
Equity method investments	49,333	53,863
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	1,667	1,669
Long-term deferred income taxes	37,116	37,376
Operating lease right-of-use assets	32,744	28,445
Other long-term receivables	23,661	16,760
Other long-term assets	19,699	14,751
Total other assets	372,073	278,213
Taxes other than income taxes	14,280	16,893
Miscellaneous services	5,626	5,691
Customer rebates	20,743	15,008
Interest	2,964	4,901
Insurance	329	184
Product liability	432	501
Contingent consideration liability	8,100	5,800
Current operating lease liabilities	8,921
Accrued expenses	24,666	26,292
Total other accrued expenses	86,061	83,976
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent, Total	2,917	2,948
Long-term deferred income taxes	179,401	165,877
Long-term income tax liability	14,364	18,089
Long-term deferred compensation	9,665	8,510
Postretirement other than pension	2,657	2,930
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	24,061
Long-term accrued payroll tax	4,215	7,216
Environmental liabilities	3,521	3,639
Other long-term liabilities	36,389	50,212
Total other liabilities	277,190	278,919
Other Accrued Expenses [Member]
Current operating lease liabilities	8,921	8,706
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	24,061	19,498
Pension Plan [Member]
Prepaid postretirement costs	90,946	43,206
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Prepaid postretirement costs	$ 107,323	$ 73,137

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_5

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Balance	$ 12,905	$ 10,682	$ 14,017
Charged to expenses and other adjustments	(546)	8,313	2,678
Write-offs	(2,278)	(6,158)	(5,947)
Foreign currency translation effect	(146)	68	(66)
Balance	$ 9,935	$ 12,905	$ 10,682

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_6

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021		Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 161,393		$ 123,719	$ 130,817
Net income including non-controlling interests, non-controlling interests net	82		69	27
Foreign currency translation adjustment1	(26,262)	[1]	41,712	(20,409)	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustment1	(26,262)	[1]	41,712	(20,409)	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustment1	(32)	[1]	30	14	[1]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment2	64,912	[2]	5,823	(28,635)	[2]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment2	(16,731)	[2]	(1,235)	6,807	[2]
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment2	48,181	[2]	4,588	(21,828)	[2]
Interest rate swap3	(4,554)	[3]	6,307	14,429	[3]
Interest rate swap3	68	[3]	(101)	(609)	[3]
Interest rate swap3	(4,486)	[3]	6,206	13,820	[3]
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	54,205		38,224	(80,869)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax	(21,593)		2,517	17,421
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	32,612		40,741	(63,448)
Other comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests net	(32)		30	14
Comprehensive income (loss), net	194,005		164,460	67,369
Comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests net	50		99	41
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest rate swap3	20,109	[3]	(15,618)	(46,254)	[3]
Interest rate swap3	(4,930)	[3]	3,853	11,223	[3]
Interest rate swap3	$ 15,179	[3]	$ (11,765)	$ (35,031)	[3]
[1]	Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to indefinite investments in international subsidiaries.
[2]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings as part of net periodic cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans is reported in cost of sales and SG&A expenses.
[3]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings is reported in other income, net.

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_7

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 1,597,360	$ 1,381,862	$ 1,222,789	$ 1,152,168
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Before Reclassifications	(132,370)	(106,140)	(147,821)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Before Reclassifications	(132,267)	(106,005)	(147,716)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Before Reclassifications	(103)	(135)	(105)
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Before Reclassifications	3,483	7,969	1,763
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Before Reclassifications	(9,924)	(25,103)	(13,338)
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Before Reclassifications	3,483	7,969	1,763
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Before Reclassifications	(9,924)	(25,103)	(13,338)
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Before Reclassifications	0		0
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Before Reclassifications	0	0	0
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Before Reclassifications	(113,198)	(161,379)	(165,968)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Before Reclassifications	(113,198)	(161,379)	(165,968)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Before Reclassifications	0		0
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)	(18,341)	(18,341)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(270,350)	(302,994)	(343,705)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)	(18,341)	(18,341)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(270,247)	(302,859)	(343,600)	$ (280,152)
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	0		0
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (103)	$ (135)	$ (105)

Note 4 - Supplemental Financi_8

Note 4 - Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Before Reclassifications, tax			$ 81,891
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Before Reclassifications, tax	$ (53)	$ (121)	21
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Before Reclassifications, tax	3,224	8,153	$ (4,300)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Before Reclassifications, tax	$ 63,925	$ 80,656

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_3

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 71,068	$ 70,591	$ 74,091
Indefinite Lived Trademarks and Trade Names	$ 493	$ 519

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_4

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Goodwill	$ 1,298,845	$ 1,312,003	$ 1,281,808
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	325,470	332,909
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	662,021	667,863
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	$ 311,354	$ 311,231

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_5

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Balance at beginning of year	$ 1,312,003	$ 1,281,808
Foreign currency translation effect	(13,158)	29,878
Balance at end of year	1,298,845	1,312,003
Ramapo [Member]
Acquisition	0	(746)
DHM [Member]
Acquisition	$ 0	$ 1,063

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. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Original cost	$ 1,123,510	$ 1,122,394
Accumulated amortization	(436,928)	(366,945)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 686,582	$ 755,449
Weighted-average useful lives (in years) (Year)	17 years	17 years
Accumulated amortization	$ (436,928)	$ (366,945)
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]
Original cost	115,980	113,775
Accumulated amortization	(62,364)	(53,216)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 53,616	$ 60,559
Weighted-average useful lives (in years) (Year)	13 years	13 years
Accumulated amortization	$ (62,364)	$ (53,216)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Original cost	932,644	933,943
Accumulated amortization	(335,143)	(279,586)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 597,501	$ 654,357
Weighted-average useful lives (in years) (Year)	17 years	17 years
Accumulated amortization	$ (335,143)	$ (279,586)
Trade Names [Member]
Original cost	63,543	63,266
Accumulated amortization	(33,786)	(29,368)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 29,757	$ 33,898
Weighted-average useful lives (in years) (Year)	14 years	14 years
Accumulated amortization	$ (33,786)	$ (29,368)
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Original cost	11,343	11,410
Accumulated amortization	(5,635)	(4,775)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 5,708	$ 6,635
Weighted-average useful lives (in years) (Year)	12 years	12 years
Accumulated amortization	$ (5,635)	$ (4,775)

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other I_7

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021USD ($)
2022	$ 68,879
2023	66,056
2024	61,146
2025	58,578
2026	51,773
Thereafter	$ 380,150

Note 6 - Leases (Details Textua

Note 6 - Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 19, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 27, 2021
Lessee, Operating and Finance Leases, Renewal Term (Year)	5 years
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Year)			7 years 2 months 12 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent			3.30%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Year)			10 years 1 month 6 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent			2.90%
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net, Total		$ 19,618
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Lessee, Operating and Finance Leases, Right-of-Use Assets	$ 28,254
Lessee, Operating and Finance Lease, Liabilities	$ 28,254

Note 6 - Leases - Components of

Note 6 - Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Operating lease cost		$ 11,958	$ 12,581
Amortization of assets1	[1]	673
Interest on lease liabilities1	[1]	110
Variable lease cost		5,990	4,024
Total net lease cost		$ 18,731	$ 16,605
[1]	In fiscal year 2020, finance leases were not material for disclosure.

Note 6 - Leases - Supplemental

Note 6 - Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Operating lease right-of-use assets		$ 32,744	$ 28,445
Current operating lease liabilities		8,921
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities		24,061
Present value of future minimum payments		32,982	28,204
Current obligations of finance leases1		1,109
Finance leases, net of current obligations1		7,548
Present value of future minimum payments, Finance Leases		8,657
Other Assets [Member]
Operating lease right-of-use assets		32,744	28,445
Other Accrued Expenses [Member]
Current operating lease liabilities		8,921	8,706
Current obligations of finance leases1	[1]	1,109
Other Liabilities [Member]
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities		24,061	19,498
Finance leases, net of current obligations1	[1]	7,548
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Member]
Equipment right-of-use assets1	[1]	$ 9,455
[1]	In fiscal year 2020, finance leases were not material for disclosure.

Note 6 - Leases - Supplementa_2

Note 6 - Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Operating cash flows from operating leases		$ 15,251	$ 13,216
Operating cash flows from finance leases1	[1]	110
Financing cash flows from finance leases1	[1]	546
Operating leases		20,030	13,166
Finance leases1	[1]	$ 7,630
[1]	In fiscal year 2020, finance leases were not material for disclosure.

Note 6 - Leases - Schedule of M

Note 6 - Leases - Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
2022, Finance Leases	$ 1,352
2022, Operating Leases	9,292
2023, Finance Leases	1,254
2023, Operating Leases	7,500
2024, Finance Leases	1,174
2024, Operating Leases	5,313
2025, Finance Leases	1,171
2025, Operating Leases	4,009
2026, Finance Leases	1,165
2026, Operating Leases	2,360
2027 and beyond, Finance Leases	3,841
2027 and beyond, Operating Leases	7,888
Total, Finance Leases	9,957
Total, Operating Leases	36,362
Less: amounts representing interest, Finance Leases	(1,300)
Less: amounts representing interest, Operating Leases	(3,380)
Present value of future minimum payments, Finance Leases	8,657
Present value of future minimum payments	32,982	$ 28,204
Less: current obligations, Finance Leases	(1,109)
Less: current obligations, Operating Leases	(8,921)
Noncurrent lease liabilities, Finance Leases	7,548
Noncurrent lease liabilities, Operating Leases	$ 24,061

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-_3

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit (Details Textual)	Nov. 26, 2022USD ($)	Oct. 20, 2020USD ($)	Apr. 23, 2018	Apr. 22, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 14, 2017USD ($)	May 29, 2021USD ($)	Nov. 27, 2021USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2020USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2021USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2018USD ($)
Notes Payable, Current, Total								$ 24,983,000	$ 16,925,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt, Total								0	300,000,000	$ 0
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total								156,500,000	518,000,000	$ 288,600,000
Long-term Debt, Fair Value								1,618,291,000	$ 1,811,562,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item		$ 800,000,000			$ 1,050,000,000	$ 150,000,000					$ 1,125,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate					4.0275%							4.589%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net, Total							$ (378,000)
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 2,150,000,000							$ 2,150,000,000
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item					$ 800,000,000
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								$ 1,001,150,000
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Excess Cash Flow					50.00%
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Excess Cash Flow When Secured Leverage Ratio is Below 4.25: 1					25.00%
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Excess Cash Flow When Secured Leverage Ratio is Below 3.75: 1					0.00%
Term Loan B [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Secured Leverage Ratio					4.25
Term Loan B [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Secured Leverage Ratio					3.75
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			2.00%	2.25%	2.00%			2.09%
The 10-year Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 300,000,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						1.86%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						4.00%
Debt Instrument, Term (Year)						10 years
The 8-year Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 300,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.25%
Debt Instrument, Term (Year)		8 years
Repayments of Debt		$ 300,000
The 8-year Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		3.28%
Term Loan B, 2022 Estimated Prepayment [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total	$ 0
Term Loan [Member]
Repayments of Debt						$ 158,750,000
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Term (Year)						10 years
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit, Current								$ 0
Percentage of Equity Interest in Domestic Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt		100.00%
Percentage of Equity Interests in Foreign Subsidiaries Used to Secure Debt		65.00%
Repayments of Lines of Credit						$ 138,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage								0.25%
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity								$ 400,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.50%						1.59%
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount								$ 8,714,000
Notes Payable [Member]
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time								8.90%	8.10%

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-_4

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Other, including debt issuance cost and discount		$ (9,671)	$ (665)
Long-term debt		1,591,479	1,756,985
Less: current maturities		0	0
Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities		$ 1,591,479	1,756,985
The 8-year Public Notes [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate	[1]	4.25%
Term Loan B [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate	[2]	3.64%
Loan maturity date	[2]	2024
Long-term debt, gross	[2]	$ 1,001,150	1,157,650
The 10-year Public Notes [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate	[3]	4.00%
Loan maturity date	[3]	2027
Long-term debt, gross	[3]	$ 300,000	300,000
The 8-year Public Notes [Member]
Loan maturity date	[1]	2028
Long-term debt, gross	[1]	$ 300,000	300,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term weighted-average interest rate		1.59%
Loan maturity date		2024
Long-term debt, gross		$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Public Notes, due October 15, 2028, $300,000 4.25 percent fixed; swapped to a floating rate as detailed below.
[2]	Term Loan B, due on October 20, 2024, $2,150,000 variable rate at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.50 percent(1.59 percent at November 27, 2021); $800,000 swapped to various fixed rates as detailed below.
[3]	Public Notes, due February 15, 2027, $300,000 4.00 percent fixed.

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-_5

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit - Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021USD ($)
2022	$ 0
2023	0
2024	1,001,150
2025	0
2026	0
Thereafter	$ 600,000

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-_6

Note 7 - Notes Payable, Long-term Debt and Lines of Credit - Lines of Credit (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021USD ($)
Committed	$ 400,000
Drawn	0
Unused	$ 391,286

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_2

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Apr. 06, 2017	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)		10,045,900	10,045,900
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)		160,000,000	160,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)		$ 1	$ 1
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total (in shares)		52,777,753	51,906,663
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)		52,777,753	51,906,663	51,241,190	50,732,796
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares (in shares)		0	0	0
The 2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 200,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force (Year)	5 years
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 187,170

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity -

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock Outstanding (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Beginning balance (in shares)	51,906,663	51,241,190	50,732,796
Stock options exercised (in shares)	740,731	397,456	378,734
Deferred compensation paid (in shares)	19,895	118,742	5,354
Restricted units vested (in shares)	157,945	221,275	197,349
Shares withheld for taxes (in shares)	(47,481)	(72,000)	(73,043)
Ending balance (in shares)	52,777,753	51,906,663	51,241,190

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_3

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 27, 2021
Fair Value Options Granted During Period Value Share-based Compensation	$ 17,250	$ 10,132	$ 9,956
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	$ 15,261	6,563	7,590
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Year)	6 years 6 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 131,515			$ 131,515
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number (in shares)	3,072,786			3,072,786
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Year)	5 years 2 months 12 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 85,685			$ 85,685
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised, Total	32,325	12,321	10,885
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit	3,874	$ 1,278	$ 1,298
Total Fair Value of Nonvested Restricted Stock	$ 27,966			$ 27,966
Repurchased Restricted Stock Shares (in shares)	50,799	70,380	73,043
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 22,366	$ 16,914	$ 24,003
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage	10.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Discretionary Awards, Employer Contribution Units Paid (in shares)	18,814	21,323	21,504
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matches Contribution Fair Value	$ 163	$ 128	$ 167
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Discretionary Awards Employer Contribution, Fair Value	$ 1,215	920	1,035
Employees [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage	10.00%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matches Contribution Fair Value	$ 61	56	41
2020 Master Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares)	2,253,157			2,253,157
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total	$ 7,510			$ 7,510
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)				10 months 24 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 Period (Year)	1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.30%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year)	10 years
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit	$ 1,439
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 7,691	10,362	8,970
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit		$ 2,136	$ 1,574
Restricted Stock [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)	1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.30%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year)	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total	$ 10,205			$ 10,205
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)				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. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Expected life (Year)	5 years	5 years	4 years 9 months
Weighted-average expected volatility	32.50%	24.32%	24.26%
Weighted-average expected dividend	1.26%	1.38%	1.40%
Weighted-average fair value of grants (in dollars per share)	$ 13.29	$ 9.63	$ 9.76
Minimum [Member]
Expected volatility range	32.48%	24.18%	23.88%
Risk-free interest rate	0.39%	0.21%	1.34%
Expected dividend yield range	0.92%	1.35%	1.25%
Maximum [Member]
Expected volatility range	32.94%	30.99%	24.76%
Risk-free interest rate	1.20%	1.51%	2.55%
Expected dividend yield range	1.27%	2.53%	1.45%

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_5

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Outstanding Options (in shares)	5,545,915	5,060,310	4,466,106
Outstanding Options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 47.34	$ 46.04	$ 44.72
Granted (in shares)	1,237,094	1,052,968	1,020,246
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 53.33	$ 47.70	$ 45.53
Exercised (in shares)	(740,731)	(397,456)	(378,734)
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 43.64	$ 31	$ 28.74
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)	(1,069,886)	(169,907)	(47,308)
Forfeited or cancelled, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 56.33	$ 49.11	$ 48.90
Outstanding Options (in shares)	4,972,392	5,545,915	5,060,310
Outstanding Options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 47.45	$ 47.34	$ 46.04

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_6

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Nonvested (in shares)	432,349	487,997	414,353
Nonvested, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 46.22	$ 46.56	$ 47.45
Nonvested, Weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	1 year 10 months 24 days	9 months 18 days	9 months 18 days	1 year
Granted (in shares)	356,779	216,293	302,132
Granted, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 54.49	$ 46.39	$ 44.29
Granted, Weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 2 months 12 days	3 years 4 months 24 days	2 years 2 months 12 days
Vested (in shares)	(157,945)	(221,275)	(197,349)
Vested, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 48.69	$ 46.83	$ 45.45
Forfeited (in shares)	(78,818)	(50,666)	(31,139)
Forfeited, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 47.79	$ 47.55	$ 43.37
Forfeited, Weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	9 months 18 days	1 month 6 days	4 months 24 days
Nonvested (in shares)	552,365	432,349	487,997	414,353
Nonvested, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 50.63	$ 46.22	$ 46.56	$ 47.45

Note 9 - Accounting for Share_7

Note 9 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Deferred Compensation Units (Details) - shares		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Units outstanding (in shares)		499,818	562,324	509,522
Participant contributions (in shares)		23,523	31,822	33,319
Company match contributions1 (in shares)	[1]	21,167	24,414	24,837
Payouts (in shares)		(27,623)	(118,742)	(5,354)
Units outstanding (in shares)		516,885	499,818	562,324
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)		455,265	525,660	479,787
Participant contributions (in shares)		13,036	18,008	22,153
Company match contributions1 (in shares)	[1]	20,118	23,033	23,720
Payouts (in shares)		(19,895)	(111,436)	0
Units outstanding (in shares)		468,524	455,265	525,660
Employees [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)		44,553	36,664	29,735
Participant contributions (in shares)		10,487	13,814	11,166
Company match contributions1 (in shares)	[1]	1,049	1,381	1,117
Payouts (in shares)		(7,728)	(7,306)	(5,354)
Units outstanding (in shares)		48,361	44,553	36,664
[1]	The non-employee directors’ company match includes 18,814, 21,323 and 21,504 deferred compensation units paid as discretionary awards to all non-employee directors in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_3

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 28, 2021
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		1.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost		$ 12,488	$ 10,764	$ 10,784
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount		5,205
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Total	$ 10,494	10,494	9,819
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	$ 63
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Group Term Life Insurance Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 0	0
Equity Funds [Member] | Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	60.00%	60.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%	40.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%	40.00%
UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement, Total		$ 6,673	10,939
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 384,124	$ 384,124	$ 418,019
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	2.76%	2.76%	2.53%	3.19%
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		$ 2,728
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets		7.25%	7.50%	7.50%
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%	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		3.90%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%	40.00%
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		5.50%
Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 228,713	$ 228,713	$ 239,572
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets		6.15%	6.23%	6.21%
Four Percent Match [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost		$ 8,698
One Percent Match [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost		$ 3,790
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	0.00%	0.00%	4.50%	4.50%
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase					0.00%

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_4

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
UNITED STATES
Settlement payments		$ (6,673)	$ (10,939)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		388,530	380,388
Service cost		0	0	$ 4
Interest cost		9,299	11,738	14,691
Participant contributions		0	0
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	(9,177)	27,377
Other		0	0
Curtailments		0	0
Settlement payments		(6,673)	(10,939)
Benefits paid		(20,767)	(20,034)
Foreign currency translation effect		0	0
Benefit obligation at end of year		361,212	388,530	380,388
Level 3 balance		398,403	383,527
Actual return on plan assets		37,466	44,365
Employer contributions		1,382	1,677
Participant contributions		0	0
Other		0	0
Settlement payments		(6,673)	(10,939)
Benefits paid	[2]	(20,767)	(20,227)
Foreign currency translation effect		0	0
Level 3 balance		409,811	398,403	383,527
Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end		48,599	9,873
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		250,561	234,542
Service cost		3,280	2,950	2,237
Interest cost		2,941	3,158	4,678
Participant contributions		0	0
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	(3,630)	4,350
Other		0	0
Curtailments		0	14
Settlement payments		996	(273)
Benefits paid		(8,578)	(8,628)
Foreign currency translation effect		(7,170)	14,448
Benefit obligation at end of year		238,400	250,561	234,542
Level 3 balance		202,242	185,331
Actual return on plan assets		25,204	13,155
Employer contributions		1,989	2,177
Participant contributions		0	0
Other		996	0
Settlement payments		0	0
Benefits paid	[2]	(8,578)	(8,628)
Foreign currency translation effect		(5,230)	10,207
Level 3 balance		216,623	202,242	185,331
Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end		(21,776)	(48,688)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year		39,075	39,256
Service cost		21	73	98
Interest cost		822	1,135	1,550
Participant contributions		365	226
Actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	(6,115)	1,327
Other		0	0
Curtailments		0	0
Settlement payments		0	0
Benefits paid		(2,906)	(2,942)
Foreign currency translation effect		0	0
Benefit obligation at end of year		31,262	39,075	39,256
Level 3 balance		109,056	94,474
Actual return on plan assets		28,716	15,673
Employer contributions		470	1,625
Participant contributions		365	226
Other		0	0
Settlement payments		0	0
Benefits paid	[2]	(2,906)	(2,942)
Foreign currency translation effect		0	0
Level 3 balance		135,701	109,056	$ 94,474
Plan assets in excess of (less than) benefit obligation as of year end		$ 104,439	$ 69,981
[1]	Actuarial loss in 2021 and actuarial loss in 2020 for the U.S. Plans is primarily due to assumption changes. Actuarial loss in 2021 and actuarial loss in 2020 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 10 - Pension and Postret_5

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income That Have Not Been Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Unrecognized actuarial loss	$ 129,198	$ 147,917
Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost	(3)	(6)
Ending balance	129,195	147,911
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Unrecognized actuarial loss	64,782	87,368
Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost	1,390	1,453
Ending balance	66,172	88,821
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Unrecognized actuarial loss	(30,278)	(4,318)
Unrecognized prior service (benefit) cost	0	0
Ending balance	$ (30,278)	$ (4,318)

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_6

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Statement of Financial Position as of Fiscal Year End (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Non-current liabilities	$ (71,651)	$ (88,806)
Pension Plan [Member]
Prepaid postretirement costs	90,946	43,206
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Prepaid postretirement costs	66,157	30,672
Current liabilities	(1,342)	(1,467)
Non-current liabilities	(16,216)	(19,332)
Ending balance	48,599	9,873
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Prepaid postretirement costs	24,772	12,534
Current liabilities	(1,795)	(1,701)
Non-current liabilities	(44,753)	(59,521)
Ending balance	(21,776)	(48,688)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Prepaid postretirement costs	107,323	73,137
Current liabilities	(227)	(226)
Non-current liabilities	(2,657)	(2,930)
Ending balance	$ 104,439	$ 69,981

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_7

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit and Projected Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
UNITED STATES
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 17,558	$ 26,241
Fair value of plan assets	0	5,441
Projected benefit obligation	17,558	26,241
Fair value of plan assets	0	5,441
Foreign Plan [Member]
Accumulated benefit obligation	48,912	134,472
Fair value of plan assets	11,350	84,239
Projected benefit obligation	131,174	145,461
Fair value of plan assets	$ 84,626	$ 84,239

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_8

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Expected Cash Flows for Employer Contributions and Expected Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021USD ($)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
2022	$ 0
2022	21,131
2023	21,280
2024	21,283
2025	21,391
2026-2031	125,388
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
2022	34
2022	8,704
2023	7,933
2024	8,285
2025	8,457
2026-2031	54,038
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
2022	0
2022	2,982
2023	2,851
2024	2,730
2025	2,607
2026-2031	$ 12,948

Note 10 - Pension and Postret_9

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$ (8,029)	$ (6,706)	$ (5,332)
UNITED STATES
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(18,629)	(6,828)	(5,920)
Foreign Plan [Member]
Net periodic (benefit) cost	(2,005)	(1,230)	(48)
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Service cost	0	0	4
Interest cost	9,299	11,738	14,691
Expected return on assets	(31,123)	(25,758)	(25,305)
Prior service cost (benefit)	(3)	(3)	13
Actuarial loss	3,198	7,195	4,677
Curtailment loss	0	0	0
Settlement charge	0	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Service cost	3,280	2,950	2,237
Interest cost	2,941	3,158	4,678
Expected return on assets	(12,348)	(11,312)	(10,224)
Prior service cost (benefit)	69	64	64
Actuarial loss	4,053	3,829	3,114
Curtailment loss	0	14	83
Settlement charge	0	67	0
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Service cost	21	73	98
Interest cost	822	1,135	1,550
Expected return on assets	(8,945)	(7,976)	(7,013)
Prior service cost (benefit)	0	0	0
Actuarial loss	73	62	33
Curtailment loss	0	0	0
Settlement charge	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_10

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Weighted-average Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Costs (Details)		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
UNITED STATES
Discount rate		2.76%	2.53%	3.19%
Expected return on plan assets		7.25%	7.50%	7.50%
Foreign Plan [Member]
Expected return on plan assets		6.15%	6.23%	6.21%
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Discount rate		2.75%	2.50%	3.17%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	0.00%	4.50%	4.50%
Discount rate		2.50%	3.17%	4.50%
Expected return on plan assets		7.24%	7.49%	7.49%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	0.00%	4.50%	4.50%
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Discount rate		1.27%	1.16%	1.35%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	1.48%	1.74%	1.71%
Discount rate		1.19%	1.34%	2.30%
Expected return on plan assets		6.15%	6.23%	6.21%
Rate of compensation increase	[1]	1.67%	1.74%	1.71%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Discount rate		2.51%	2.19%	3.00%
Discount rate		2.19%	3.00%	4.37%
Expected return on plan assets		8.25%	8.50%	8.50%
[1]	Under the U.S. Pension Plan compensation was locked-in as of May 31, 2011 and the benefit no longer includes compensation increases. The 4.50 percent rate for 2020 and 2019 is for the supplemental executive retirement plan only and for 2021, there is no rate of compensation increase as subsequent to November 27, 2021, there were no active employees in the supplemental executive retirement plan and therefore will be no compensation increase going forward.

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_11

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Assume Health Care Trend Rates (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	6.50%	6.75%	7.00%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	5.00%	5.00%	0.25%
Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2028	2028	2028

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_12

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Asset Allocation (Details)		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
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%	55.40%
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation		21.20%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End		21.30%	48.80%
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		40.10%	36.20%
Pension Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation		77.30%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End		67.00%	51.00%
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	[1]	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	[1]	2.20%	8.40%
Pension Plan [Member] | Cash [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	[1]	1.50%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	[1]	11.70%	0.20%
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		99.80%	99.40%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation	[1]	0.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets at Year End	[1]	0.20%	0.60%
[1]	Negative cash for 2020 represents unsettled pending trades within an investment that are classified in cash and cash equivalents until settled.

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_13

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 27, 2021		Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		$ 135,701		$ 109,056	$ 94,474
UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		409,811		398,403	383,527
Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		216,623		202,242	185,331
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		217		650
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		8,935		38,336
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		87,759		83,643
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 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		400,690		359,468
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		5,285		8,550
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		135,484		108,406
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		186		205
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		749		770
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		135,701		109,056
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		409,811		398,009
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		93,793		92,963
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance	[1]			394
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance	[1]	122,830		109,279
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0		3,421
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		35,117		33,478
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		236,557		217,151
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0		1,368
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0		0
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0		0
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		236,557		220,572
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		35,117		34,846
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		135,484		108,406	94,082
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		135,484		108,406
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0		1,524
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		48,243		49,813
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		164,133		142,317
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		5,285		7,182
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		186		205	$ 219
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		749		770
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		164,319		144,046
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		54,277		57,765
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		217		650
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		8,935	[2]	33,391
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		4,399		352
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 2 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	[2]	0
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension 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 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0	[2]	0
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		0		0
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		217		650
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		8,935	[2]	33,391
Cash [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance		$ 4,399		$ 352
[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.
[2]	Negative cash for 2020 represents unsettled pending trades within an investment that are classified in cash and cash equivalents until settled.

Note 10 - Pension and Postre_14

Note 10 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Changes in the Level 3 Plan Assets of Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance	$ 398,403	$ 383,527
Currency change effect	0	0
Level 3 balance	409,811	398,403
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance	202,242	185,331
Currency change effect	(5,230)	10,207
Level 3 balance	216,623	202,242
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance	109,056	94,474
Currency change effect	0	0
Level 3 balance	135,701	109,056
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance	205
Level 3 balance	186	205
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance	770
Level 3 balance	749	770
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance	108,406
Level 3 balance	135,484	108,406
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Level 3 balance	205	219
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(19)	(14)
Level 3 balance	186	205
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance	770
Level 3 balance	749	770
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance	770	675
Net transfers into / (out of) level 3	64	43
Net gains	(43)	(8)
Currency change effect	(42)	60
Level 3 balance	749	770
Insurance [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Level 3 balance	108,406	94,082
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(1,093)	(822)
Net transfers into / (out of) level 3	(1,658)	(831)
Net gains	29,829	15,977
Level 3 balance	$ 135,484	$ 108,406

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 28, 2016	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Undistributed Earnings, Basic, Total		$ 1,044,206
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate		8,888	$ 9,125
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense, Total		703	2,378
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total		2,817	$ 3,520
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Branch Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount		3,994
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total		$ 85,273
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) [Member]
Open Tax Year		2018 2019 2020 2021
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Indefinite [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total		$ 63,592
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Year 2022 to 2039 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total		$ 21,680
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Open Tax Year		2018 2019 2020 2021

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Income

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Tax and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
United States	$ 14,989	$ 20,328	$ 31,796
Non-U.S.	201,861	138,028	141,032
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 216,851	$ 158,356	$ 172,828

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Compon

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Components of the Provision for Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
U.S. federal	$ 10,310	$ 5,243	$ 9,122
State	2,265	1,320	3,294
Non-U.S.	57,801	56,542	47,848
Total current	70,376	63,105	60,264
U.S. federal	(6,891)	(4,709)	(432)
State	(350)	(4,111)	125
Non-U.S.	(102)	(12,364)	(10,549)
Total deferred	(7,343)	(21,184)	(10,856)
Total	$ 63,033	$ 41,921	$ 49,408

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Tax at statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	$ 45,539	$ 33,255	$ 36,294
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	1,444	(2,104)	2,785
Foreign dividend repatriation	1,104	900	825
Foreign operations	19,673	(563)	8,712
Executive compensation over $1.0 million	2,507	1,420	1,661
Non-U.S. stock option expense	575	358	425
Change in valuation allowance	(9,572)	5,925	1,097
Research and development tax credit	(993)	(906)	(802)
Foreign-derived intangible income	(2,617)	(1,396)	(2,240)
Global intangible low-taxed income	2,334	1,932	2,029
Provision to return	1,122	1,704	(3,271)
Cross currency swap	3,931	(6,748)	2,677
Contingency reserve	(2,139)	8,287	(957)
Other	125	(143)	173
Total income tax expense	$ 63,033	$ 41,921	$ 49,408

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Deferr

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Deferred Income Tax Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans	$ 12,118	$ 16,385
Employee benefit costs	26,799	24,538
Foreign tax credit carryforward	7,309	6,905
Tax loss carryforwards	24,071	31,495
Leases	8,590	7,133
Hedging activity	2,623	12,906
Interest deduction limitation	12,428	6,343
Other	27,410	30,178
Gross deferred tax assets	121,348	135,883
Less: valuation allowance	(11,341)	(21,843)
Total net deferred tax assets	110,007	114,040
Depreciation and amortization	(207,726)	(220,379)
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans	(36,042)	(14,968)
Leases	(8,524)	(7,194)
Total deferred tax liability	(252,292)	(242,541)
Net deferred tax liability	$ (142,285)	$ (128,501)

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Unreco

Note 11 - Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Balance at beginning of year	$ 14,569	$ 8,946
Additions	401	579
Additions	1,323	7,400
Reductions	(950)	(283)
Settlements	(161)	(747)
Lapses in applicable statutes of limitation	(1,901)	(1,326)
Balance at end of year	$ 13,281	$ 14,569

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen_3

Note 12 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	May 01, 2020USD ($)	Apr. 23, 2018	Apr. 22, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017USD ($)	May 29, 2021USD ($)	Nov. 27, 2021USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2021USD ($)	Feb. 12, 2021USD ($)	Oct. 20, 2020USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 14, 2017USD ($)
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 150,000					$ 300,000					$ 300,000
Hedged Liability, Discontinued Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	$ 15,808
Amortization Period of Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Fair Value Hedge (Year)	7 years
Term Loan B [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item				$ 800,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 2,150,000						$ 2,150,000
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.00%	2.25%	2.00%		2.09%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount				$ 267,860
AOCI, Cash Flow Hedge, Cumulative Gain (Loss), after Tax						$ 3,483
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months						3,843
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value						$ 14,496
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held, Total						4
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item				$ 1,050,000			$ 1,125,000		$ 800,000	$ 200,000	150,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				4.0275%						4.589%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net, Total					$ (378)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value						$ 12,366
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item								$ 300,000			$ 150,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate								3.28%			1.86%
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value						$ 10,539

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen_4

Note 12 - Financial Instruments - Swaps Outstanding (Details) - Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Oct. 20, 2017
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 267,860
Currency Swap 1 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2022
Interest rate minimum	3.00%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 267,860
Fair Value	$ 14,496
Interest rate maximum	5.1803%

Note 12 - Financial Instrumen_5

Note 12 - Financial Instruments - Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 27, 2021		Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Cross-currency swap contracts		$ (4,554)	[1]	$ 6,307	$ 14,429	[1]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Cross-currency swap contracts		20,109	[1]	(15,618)	(46,254)	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income		$ (357)		(2,908)	(573)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Currency Swap [Member]
Cross-currency swap contracts	$ (4,556)			6,307	14,429
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Cross-currency swap contracts	$ 20,109			$ (15,618)	$ (46,254)
[1]	Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings is reported in other income, net.

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurem_3

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 27, 2021	Feb. 03, 2020
D.H.M Adhesives, Inc [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total	$ 8.1	$ 5

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurem_4

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Assets:
Marketable securities	$ 2,079	$ 22,560
Foreign exchange contract assets	5,725	2,320
Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets	14,496	2,823
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	6,082	5,251
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities	12,366	33,256
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities	10,539
Contingent consideration liability	8,100	5,800
Cross-currency cash flow hedge liabilities		280
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities	2,079	22,560
Foreign exchange contract assets	0	0
Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	0	0
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities	0	0
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities	0
Contingent consideration liability	0	0
Cross-currency cash flow hedge liabilities		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities	0	0
Foreign exchange contract assets	5,725	2,320
Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets	14,496	2,823
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	6,082	5,251
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities	12,366	33,256
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities	10,539
Contingent consideration liability	0	0
Cross-currency cash flow hedge liabilities		280
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities	0	0
Foreign exchange contract assets	0	0
Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	0	0
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities	0	0
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities	0
Contingent consideration liability	$ 8,100	5,800
Cross-currency cash flow hedge liabilities		$ 0

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurem_5

Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements - Contingent Consideration (Details) - Contingent Consideration Liability [Member] $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021USD ($)
Level 3 balance at beginning of year	$ 5.8
Acquisition	1.7
Payment of contingent consideration	(1.7)
Mark to market adjustment	2.3
Level 3 balance at end of year	$ 8.1

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_3

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	$ 6,603	$ 8,099
Facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina [Member]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Ending Balance	$ 3,333	$ 3,703

Note 14 - Commitments and Con_4

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims (Details) - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2020USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019USD ($)
Lawsuits and claims settled	2	4	8
Settlement amounts	$ 85	$ 130	$ 424
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$ 55	$ 88	$ 291

Note 15 - Segments (Details Tex

Note 15 - Segments (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note 15 - Segments - Reportable

Note 15 - Segments - Reportable Operating Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Revenue		$ 3,278,031	$ 2,790,269	$ 2,897,000
Segment operating income (loss)		252,612	218,317	225,994
Depreciation and amortization		143,174	138,817	141,206
Assets	[1]	4,274,530	4,036,704
Capital expenditures		96,089	95,843
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment operating income (loss)	[2]	(35,815)	(27,594)	(42,923)
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		1,472,756	1,332,786	1,328,286
Segment operating income (loss)		138,366	130,789	115,961
Depreciation and amortization		45,919	44,329	45,448
Assets	[1]	1,370,924	1,268,236
Capital expenditures		60,164	57,416
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		1,371,756	1,088,313	1,158,403
Segment operating income (loss)		135,913	103,974	136,299
Depreciation and amortization		61,082	58,102	57,175
Assets	[1]	1,710,000	1,515,302
Capital expenditures		8,815	18,212
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		433,519	369,170	396,580
Segment operating income (loss)		14,148	11,148	16,657
Depreciation and amortization		35,002	35,811	35,851
Assets	[1]	810,824	934,397
Capital expenditures		3,591	7,635
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenue				396,580
Corporate Segment [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenue	[2]	0	0	13,731
Depreciation and amortization	[2]	1,171	575	2,732
Assets	[1]	382,782	318,769
Capital expenditures		23,519	12,580
Total Segment [Member]
Segment operating income (loss)		$ 288,427	$ 245,911	$ 268,917
[1]	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.
[2]	Consistent with our internal management reporting, Corporate Unallocated amounts in the tables above include charges that are not allocated to the Company’s reportable segments.

Note 15 - Segments - Reconcilia

Note 15 - 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. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Segment operating income (loss)	$ 252,612	$ 218,317	$ 225,994
Other income, net	32,855	15,398	37,943
Interest expense	(78,092)	(86,776)	(103,287)
Interest income	9,476	11,417	12,178
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 216,851	$ 158,356	$ 172,828

Note 15 - Segments - Financial

Note 15 - Segments - Financial Information About Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Revenue	$ 3,278,031	$ 2,790,269	$ 2,897,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	695,367	670,744	629,813
UNITED STATES
Revenue	1,421,623	1,248,495	1,309,056
Property, plant and equipment, net	331,864	297,046	287,372
CHINA
Revenue	433,998	351,204	347,304
Property, plant and equipment, net	96,300	99,513	80,606
GERMANY
Revenue	409,193	330,755	0
Property, plant and equipment, net	120,548	131,879	127,497
Countries with More Than 10 Percent of Total [Member]
Revenue	2,264,814	1,930,454	1,656,360
All Other Countries With Less than 10 Percent of Total [Member]
Revenue	1,013,217	859,815	1,240,640
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 146,655	$ 142,306	$ 134,338

Note 15 - Segments - Disaggrega

Note 15 - Segments - Disaggregated Revenue Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Revenue		$ 3,278,031	$ 2,790,269	$ 2,897,000
Americas [Member]
Revenue		1,715,374	1,493,169	1,568,544
EIMEA [Member]
Revenue		917,946	756,194	793,937
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue		644,711	540,906	534,519
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		1,472,756	1,332,786	1,328,286
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | Americas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		826,172	736,681	733,125
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | EIMEA [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		425,324	388,271	392,497
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		221,260	207,834	202,664
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		1,371,756	1,088,313	1,158,403
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Americas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		504,626	430,866	469,764
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | EIMEA [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		470,466	347,417	380,673
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		396,664	310,030	307,966
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		433,519	369,170	396,580
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenue				396,580
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Americas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		384,576	325,622	351,924
Construction Adhesives [Member] | EIMEA [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		22,156	20,506	20,767
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue		26,787	23,042	23,889
Corporate Segment [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenue	[1]	0	0	13,731
Corporate Segment [Member] | Americas [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenue		0	0	13,731
Corporate Segment [Member] | EIMEA [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenue		0	0	0
Corporate Segment [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenue		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Consistent with our internal management reporting, Corporate Unallocated amounts in the tables above include charges that are not allocated to the Company’s reportable segments.

Note 16 - Subsequent Event (Det

Note 16 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - Subsequent Event [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 11, 2022	Nov. 30, 2021
MICHIGAN | Tissue Seal, LLC [Member]
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets, Total		$ 24,750
Fourny NV [Member] | BELGIUM
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 18,200