Adobe (ADBE) 10-Q 1 Oct 09 2009 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Company Informatio

Document and Company Information (USD $)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	Sep. 25, 2009	May. 29, 2009
Document And Company Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ADOBE SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000796343
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	2009-08-28
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-27
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$12,843,687,113
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		523,760,118

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands	Aug. 28, 2009	Nov. 28, 2008
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,132,144	$886,450
Short-term investments	1,424,317	1,132,752
Trade receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $6,153 and $4,128, respectively	281,807	467,234
Deferred income taxes	72,163	110,713
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	80,503	137,954
Total current assets	2,990,934	2,735,103
Property and equipment, net	335,752	313,037
Goodwill	2,125,946	2,134,730
Purchased and other intangibles, net	117,384	214,960
Investment in lease receivable	207,239	207,239
Other assets	184,705	216,529
Total assets	5,961,960	5,821,598
Current liabilities:
Trade payables	48,416	55,840
Accrued expenses	349,077	399,969
Accrued restructuring	8,230	35,690
Income taxes payable	20,332	27,136
Deferred revenue	188,328	243,964
Total current liabilities	614,383	762,599
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	350,000	350,000
Deferred revenue	29,866	31,356
Accrued restructuring	4,967	6,214
Income taxes payable	137,296	123,182
Deferred income taxes	105,597	117,328
Other liabilities	25,293	20,565
Total liabilities	1,267,402	1,411,244
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 2,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 900,000 shares authorized; 600,834 shares issued; 524,665 and 526,111 shares outstanding, respectively	61	61
Additional paid-in-capital	2,303,342	2,396,819
Retained earnings	5,331,957	4,913,406
Accumulated other comprehensive income	21,728	57,222
Treasury stock, at cost (76,169 and 74,723 shares, respectively), net of reissuances	(2,962,530)	(2,957,154)
Total stockholders' equity	4,694,558	4,410,354
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$5,961,960	$5,821,598

1_Condensed Consolidated Balanc

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 28, 2009	Nov. 28, 2008
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$6,153	$4,128
Preferred stock, par value	0.0001	0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	0.0001	0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	900,000	900,000
Common stock, shares issued	600,834	600,834
Common stock, shares outstanding	524,665	526,111
Treasury stock, shares	76,169	74,723

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008
Revenue:
Products	$649,865	$838,813	$2,052,119	$2,532,076
Services and support	47,642	48,444	136,451	132,512
Total revenue	697,507	887,257	2,188,570	2,664,588
Cost of revenue:
Products	49,365	84,623	164,041	202,657
Services and support	15,682	26,228	50,367	73,535
Total cost of revenue	65,047	110,851	214,408	276,192
Gross profit	632,460	776,406	1,974,162	2,388,396
Operating expenses:
Research and development	138,902	170,124	427,289	508,909
Sales and marketing	231,320	271,439	724,020	813,399
General and administrative	79,593	97,156	224,462	257,163
Restructuring charges	65	1,194	15,866	2,625
Amortization of purchased intangibles	14,978	17,024	45,654	51,222
Total operating expenses	464,858	556,937	1,437,291	1,633,318
Operating income	167,602	219,469	536,871	755,078
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest and other income, net	6,667	9,338	24,753	34,778
Interest expense	(460)	(2,390)	(1,872)	(8,027)
Investment gains (losses), net	607	2,097	(18,444)	20,335
Total non-operating income (expense), net	6,814	9,045	4,437	47,086
Income before income taxes	174,416	228,514	541,308	802,164
Provision for income taxes	38,371	36,906	122,757	176,267
Net income	$136,045	$191,608	$418,551	$625,897
Basic net income per share	0.26	0.36	0.79	1.15
Shares used in computing basic net income per share	525,911	531,060	528,015	542,624
Diluted net income per share	0.26	0.35	0.79	1.13
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share	531,809	541,311	532,846	552,739

2_Condensed Consolidated Statem

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$418,551	$625,897
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	197,386	202,841
Stock-based compensation	126,231	137,613
Deferred income taxes	22,671	34,336
Unrealized losses (gains) on investments	13,308	(9,690)
Retirements of property and equipment	3,435	185
Tax benefit from employee stock option plans	2,711	83,740
Provision for losses on trade receivables	3,049	3,870
Other non-cash items	2,464	2,709
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(84)	(23,635)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and assumed liabilities:
Trade receivables	182,377	(13,695)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	15,663	2,044
Trade payables	(7,424)	(3,574)
Accrued expenses	(44,351)	(43,996)
Accrued restructuring	(27,527)	(5,418)
Income taxes payable	12,619	(73,957)
Deferred revenue	(57,126)	23,163
Net cash provided by operating activities	863,953	942,433
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments	(1,142,015)	(840,782)
Maturities of short-term investments	333,219	520,784
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments	504,958	486,904
Purchases of property and equipment	(84,659)	(88,481)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	485
Purchases of long-term investments and other assets	(24,891)	(102,085)
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments	4,909	18,085
Other	3,271	0
Net cash used for investing activities	(405,208)	(5,090)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of treasury stock	(350,013)	(1,422,735)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock	122,219	301,454
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	84	23,635
Proceeds from borrowings under credit facility	0	450,000
Repayments of borrowings under credit facility	0	(100,000)
Net cash used for financing activities	(227,710)	(747,646)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	14,659	(1,856)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	245,694	187,841
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	886,450	946,422
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,132,144	1,134,263
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	78,635	129,320
Cash paid for interest	$453	$2,311

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES We have prepared the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Pursuant to these rules and regulations, we have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures we normally include in our annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). In managements opinion, we have made all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Our interim period operating results do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. These financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November28, 2008 on file with the SEC. There have been no material changes in our significant accounting policies, as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November28, 2008. Recent Accounting Pronouncements With the exception of those discussed below, there have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the nine months ended August28, 2009, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November28, 2008, that are of significance, or potential significance, to us. In June2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of GAAP, a replacement of SFAS No.162 (SFAS 168). SFAS 168 will become the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. SFAS 168 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009 and will be effective for us beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. On the effective date of SFAS 168, it will supersede all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. As SFAS 168 is not intended to change or alter existing GAAP, it is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated financial statements and will only impact references for accounting guidance. In June2009, the FASB issued SFAS No.167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 46(R) (SFAS 167), which amends the evaluation criteria to identify the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and requires ongoing reassessment of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity. The provisions of SFAS 167 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after November15, 2009 and will be effective for us beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. We are currently evalu

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Shor

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investment [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	NOTE 2. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS Cash equivalents consist of instruments with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. We classify all of our cash equivalents and short-term investments as available-for-sale. These investments are free of trading restrictions or become free of trading restrictions within one year. We carry these investments at fair value, based on quoted market prices or other readily available market information. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income, which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders equity. Gains are recognized when realized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Losses are recognized as realized or when we have determined that an other-than-temporary decline in fair value has occurred. Gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of August28, 2009 (in thousands): Carrying Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Value Gains Losses Fair Value Current assets: Cash $ 33,923 $ $ $ 33,923 Cash equivalents: Money market mutual funds 1,043,750 1,043,750 Bank deposits 49,451 49,451 United States treasury notes 5,021 (1 ) 5,020 Total cash equivalents 1,098,222 (1 ) 1,098,221 Total cash and cash equivalents 1,132,145 (1 ) 1,132,144 Short-term investments: United States treasury notes 749,616 5,164 (10 ) 754,770 United States government agency bonds 133,164 127 (21 ) 133,270 Government guaranteed bonds 265,448 1,724 (73 ) 267,099 Corporate bonds 204,126 3,626 (2 ) 207,750 Obligations of foreign governments 28,222 488 28,710 Bonds of multi-lateral government agencies 27,434 340 27,774 Subtotal 1,408,010 11,469 (106 ) 1,419,373 Other marketable equity securities 2,504 2,440 4,944 Total short-term investments 1,410,514 13,909 (106 ) 1,424,317 Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 2,542,659 $ 13,909 $ (107 ) $ 2,556,461 Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of November 28, 2008 (in thousands): Carrying Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Value Gains Losses Fair Value Current assets: Cash $ 117,681 $ $ $ 117,681 Cash equivalents: Money market mutual funds 682,148

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	NOTE 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair value of these financial assets and liabilities was determined using the following inputs at August28, 2009 (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Significant Quoted Prices in Other Significant Active Markets for Observable Unobservable Identical Assets Inputs Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Current assets: Money market funds and overnight deposits(1) $ 1,093,201 $ 1,093,201 $ $ Fixed income available-for-sale securities(2) 1,424,393 1,424,393 Available-for-sale equity securities(3) 4,944 4,944 Total current assets 2,522,538 1,098,145 1,424,393 Non-current assets: Investments of limited partnership(4) 34,705 34,705 Foreign currency derivatives(5) 4,688 4,688 Deferred compensation plan assets(4): Money market funds 770 770 Equity and fixed income mutual funds 7,754 7,754 Subtotal for deferred compensation plan assets 8,524 770 7,754 Total non-current assets 47,917 770 12,442 34,705 Total assets $ 2,570,455 $ 1,098,915 $ 1,436,835 $ 34,705 Liabilities: Foreign currency derivatives(6) $ 729 $ $ 729 $ Total liabilities $ 729 $ $ 729 $ The fair value of these financial assets and liabilities was determined using the following inputs at November28, 2008 (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Significant Quoted Prices in Other Significant Active Markets for Observable Unobservable Identical Assets Inputs Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Current assets: Money market funds and overnight deposits(1) $ 722,742 $ 722,742 $ $ Fixed income available-for-sale securities(2) 1,175,732 1,175,732 Available-for-sale equity securities(3) 3,047 3,047 Total current assets 1,901,521 725,789 1,175,732 Non-current assets: Investments of limited partnership(4) 39,004 251 38,753 Foreign currency derivatives(5) 49,848 49,848 Deferred compensation plan assets(4): Money market funds 704 704 Equity and fixed income mutual funds 6,856

Acquisitions

Acquisitions
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisitions	NOTE 4. ACQUISITIONS On August 13, 2009, we entered into a definitive agreement related to a potential business combination. We completed this business combination subsequent to our quarter ended August 28, 2009 for cash consideration of approximately $35.3 million. This acquisition was not material to our consolidated balance sheets and results of operations. See Note 18 for further discussion of this transaction and for a discussion of the planned acquisition of Omniture, Inc. (Omniture).

Goodwill and Purchased and Othe

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles [Abstract]
Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles	NOTE 5. GOODWILL AND PURCHASED AND OTHER INTANGIBLES Goodwill as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008 was $2.126billion and $2.135billion, respectively. The change includes reductions in goodwill of $7.5million related to the release of tax reserves associated with the acquisitions of Accelio and Macromedia in addition to a facility lease obligation adjustment of $1.7million related to Macromedia, offset in part by small foreign currency translation adjustments. Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of August28, 2009 were as follows (in thousands): Accumulated Cost Amortization Net Purchased technology $ 405,830 $ (375,412 ) $ 30,418 Localization $ 24,441 $ (16,567 ) $ 7,874 Trademarks 130,925 (97,940 ) 32,985 Customer contracts and relationships 196,617 (150,754 ) 45,863 Other intangibles 800 (556 ) 244 Total other intangible assets $ 352,783 $ (265,817 ) $ 86,966 Total purchased and other intangible assets $ 758,613 $ (641,229 ) $ 117,384 Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of November28, 2008 were as follows (in thousands): Accumulated Cost Amortization Net Purchased technology $ 411,408 $ (338,608 ) $ 72,800 Localization $ 23,751 $ (6,156 ) $ 17,595 Trademarks 130,925 (78,181 ) 52,744 Customer contracts and relationships 198,891 (127,520 ) 71,371 Other intangibles 800 (350 ) 450 Total other intangible assets $ 354,367 $ (212,207 ) $ 142,160 Total purchased and other intangible assets $ 765,775 $ (550,815 ) $ 214,960 Amortization expense related to purchased and other intangible assets was $34.4million and $109.7million for the three and nine months ended August28, 2009, respectively. Comparatively, amortization expense was $43.2million and $140.7million for the three and nine months ended August29, 2008, respectively. Of these amounts, $19.4million and $64.1million were included in cost of sales for the three and nine months ended August28, 2009, respectively, and $26.2million and $89.5million were included in cost of sales for the three and nine months ended August29, 2008, respectively. As of August28, 2009, we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands): Other Purchased Intangible Fiscal year Technology Assets Remainder of 2009 $ 13,736 $ 20,133 2010 8,301 52,202 2011 4,994 12,444 2012 3,387 1,009 2013 789 Thereafter 389 Total expected amortization expense $ 30,418 $ 86,966

Other Assets

Other Assets
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets	NOTE 6. OTHER ASSETS Other assets as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2009 2008 Acquired rights to use technology $ 87,806 $ 90,643 Investments 61,110 76,589 Security and other deposits 8,655 16,087 Deferred compensation plan assets 8,524 7,560 Prepaid royalties 8,191 9,026 Restricted cash 4,089 7,361 Prepaid land lease 3,156 3,185 Prepaid rent 1,524 2,658 Other 1,650 3,420 Total other assets $ 184,705 $ 216,529 Included in investments are our indirect investments through our limited partnership interest in Adobe Ventures of approximately $34.7million and $39.0million as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008, respectively, which is consolidated in accordance with FIN No.46R, a revision to FIN No.46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB No.51. The partnership is controlled by Granite Ventures, an independent venture capital firm and sole general partner of Adobe Ventures. We are the primary beneficiary of Adobe Ventures and bear virtually all of the risks and rewards related to our ownership. Our investment in Adobe Ventures does not have a significant impact on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note 3 for further information regarding Adobe Ventures. Also included in investments are our direct investments in privately-held companies of approximately $26.4million and $37.6million as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008, respectively, which are accounted for based on the cost method. We assess these investments for impairment in value as circumstances dictate. See Note 3 for further information regarding our cost method investments. We entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement, effective May12, 2008, for the acquisition of real property located in Waltham, Massachusetts. We purchased the property upon completion of construction of an office building shell and core, parking structure, and site improvements. The purchase price for the property was $44.7million and closed on June16, 2009. We made an initial deposit of $7.0million which was included in security and other deposits as of November28, 2008 and the remaining balance was paid at closing. This deposit was held in escrow until closing and then applied to the purchase price.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	NOTE 7. ACCRUED EXPENSES Accrued expenses as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2009 2008 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 141,814 $ 177,760 Taxes payable 7,924 21,760 Sales and marketing allowances 22,888 28,127 Other 176,451 172,322 Total accrued expenses $ 349,077 $ 399,969 Other primarily includes general corporate accruals for corporate marketing programs, local and regional expenses, and technical support. Other is also comprised of deferred rent related to office locations with rent escalations, accrued royalties, foreign currency derivatives and accrued interest on the credit facility.

Stock Based Compensation

Stock Based Compensation
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	NOTE 8. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The assumptions used to value option grants during the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were as follows: Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Expected life (in years) 3.7 3.8 3.5 3.6 3.0 3.8 2.3 4.7 Volatility 37 43 % 34 37 % 37 57 % 32 39 % Risk free interest rate 1.93 2.24 % 2.79 3.50 % 1.16 2.24 % 1.70 3.50 % The expected term of employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares is the average of the remaining purchase periods under each offering period. The assumptions used to value employee stock purchase rights during the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were as follows: Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Expected life (in years) 0.5 2.0 0.5 2.0 0.5 2.0 0.5 2.0 Volatility 40 % 34 36 % 40 57 % 30 36 % Risk free interest rate 0.33 1.05 % 2.12 2.66 % 0.27 1.05 % 2.12 3.29 % Summary of Stock Options Option activity for the nine months ended August28, 2009 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2008 was as follows (in thousands): 2009 2008 Beginning outstanding balance 40,704 47,742 Granted 4,914 5,462 Exercised (4,370 ) (9,983 ) Cancelled (2,699 ) (2,517 ) Ending outstanding balance 38,549 40,704 Information regarding stock options outstanding at August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 is summarized below: Weighted Average Weighted Remaining Aggregate Number of Average Contractual Intrinsic Shares Exercise Life Value(*) (thousands) Price (years) (millions) 2009 Options outstanding 38,549 $ 29.75 3.92 $ 176.9 Options vested and expected to vest 36,986 $ 29.78 3.84 $ 168.5 Options exercisable 26,573 $ 29.21 3.23 $ 127.8 2008 Options outstanding 42,070 $ 29.67 4.16 $ 554.5 Options vested and expected to vest 39,936 $ 29.29 4.07 $ 541.2 Options exercisable 27,252 $ 25.94 3.35 $ 460.3 (*) The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value as of the end of the fiscal period and the exercise price of the shares. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were $31.73 and $42.83, respectively. Summary of Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares The weighted average subscription date fair value of shares under the ESPP during the nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 was $5.40 and $9.03, respectively. Employees purchased 3.2million shares at an average price of $19.04 and 2.4million shares at an

Employee Benefit Plan

Employee Benefit Plan
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plan	NOTE 9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN Deferred Compensation Plan As of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008, the invested amounts under our Deferred Compensation Plan totaled $8.5million and $7.6million, respectively, and are recorded as other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008, we recorded $8.5million and $7.6million, respectively, as a long-term liability to recognize undistributed deferred compensation due to employees.

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	NOTE 10. RESTRUCTURING CHARGES Fiscal 2008 Restructuring Charges In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, we initiated a restructuring program, consisting of reductions in workforce of approximately 560 full-time positions globally and the consolidation of facilities, in order to reduce our operating costs and focus our resources on key strategic priorities. In connection with this restructuring program, we recorded restructuring charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 totaling $29.2million related to termination benefits for the elimination of approximately 460 of the 560 full-time positions globally. Charges associated with these ongoing termination benefits were recorded in accordance with SFAS No.112, Employers Accounting for Postemployment Benefits. As of November28, 2008, $0.4million was paid. In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we continued to implement restructuring activities under this program. We vacated approximately 89,000 square feet of research and development and sales facilities in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Canada. In accordance with SFAS No.146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, we accrued $8.5million for the fair value of our future contractual obligations under these operating leases using our credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate, estimated at approximately 6% as of the date we ceased to use the leased properties. This amount is net of the fair value of future estimated sublease income of approximately $4.4million. We also recorded charges of $3.4million for termination benefits for the elimination of approximately 43 of the remaining 100 full-time positions expected to be terminated. In the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we accrued an additional $3.0million under this program for termination benefits related to the elimination of approximately 48 of the remaining 57 full-time positions expected to be terminated. In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we accrued an additional $0.4million under this program for termination benefits related to the elimination of substantially all of the remaining full-time positions expected to be terminated. The following table sets forth a summary of Adobe restructuring activities during the nine months ended August28, 2009 (in thousands): Total Total Costs Costs Incurred Expected November 28, Costs Cash Other August 28, to to be 2008 Incurred Payments Adjustments 2009 Date Incurred Termination benefits $ 28,759 $ 6,722 $ (34,042 ) $ 174 $ 1,613 $ 36,102 $ 36,121 Cost of closing redundant facilities 8,514 (4,488 ) 613 4,639 9,127 9,601 Total $ 28,759 $ 15,236 $ (38,530 ) $ 787 $ 6,252 $ 45,229 $ 45,722 Accrued restructuring charges of approximately $6.3million at August28, 2009 include $3.3 million recorded in accrued r

Stockholders Equity

Stockholders Equity
	11/29/2008 - 8/28/2009 USD / shares
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	NOTE 11. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Stock Repurchase Program I To facilitate our stock repurchase program, designed to return value to our stockholders and minimize dilution from stock issuances, we repurchase shares in the open market and also enter into structured repurchases with third-parties. During the nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008, we entered into several structured repurchase agreements with large financial institutions, whereupon we provided the financial institutions with prepayments of $350.0million and $325.0million, respectively. We entered into these agreements in order to take advantage of repurchasing shares at a guaranteed discount to the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) of our common stock over a specified period of time. We only enter into such transactions when the discount that we receive is higher than the foregone return on our cash prepayments to the financial institutions. There were no explicit commissions or fees on these structured repurchases. Under the terms of the agreements, there is no requirement for the financial institutions to return any portion of the prepayment to us. The financial institutions agree to deliver shares to us at monthly intervals during the contract term. The parameters used to calculate the number of shares deliverable are: the total notional amount of the contract, the number of trading days in the contract, the number of trading days in the interval and the average VWAP of our stock during the interval less the agreed upon discount. During the nine months ended August28, 2009, we repurchased approximately 9.9million shares at an average price of $25.31 through structured repurchase agreements, which included prepayments from fiscal 2008 and 2009. During the nine months ended August29, 2008, we repurchased 19.0million shares at an average price of $37.12 through structured repurchase agreements, which included prepayments from fiscal 2007. During the nine months ended August29, 2008, we also repurchased 0.75million shares at an average price of $39.19 in open market transactions. As of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008, prepayments were classified as treasury stock on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at the payment date, though only shares physically delivered to us by the financial statement date are excluded from the denominator in the computation of earnings per share. As of August28, 2009 and August29, 2008, approximately $233.9 million and $41.0million, respectively, of up-front payments remained under the agreements. Stock Repurchase Program II Under this stock repurchase program, we had authorization to repurchase 50.0million shares of our common stock. From the inception of the 50.0million share authorization under this program, we provided prepayments of $1.9billion under structured share repurchase agreements to large financial institutions. During the third quarter of fiscal 2008, the remaining authorized number of shares were repurchased. During the nine months ended August29, 2008, we provided prepayments of $1.0billion and repurchased 31.9million shares through structured share repurchase agreements at an average p

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income	NOTE 12. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The following table sets forth the activity for each component of other comprehensive income, net of related taxes (income tax effects were insignificant for all periods presented), for the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 (in thousands): Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Net income $ 136,045 $ 191,608 $ 418,551 $ 625,897 Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gains (losses)on available-for-sale securities 278 (1,954 ) 1,856 (11,158 ) Reclassification adjustment for (gains)losses on available-for-sale securities recognized during the period (2,449 ) (44 ) (5,026 ) 157 Unrealized (losses)gains on derivative instruments (329 ) 10,494 (14,516 ) 10,776 Reclassification adjustment for gainson derivative instruments recognized during the period (749 ) (27,138 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (2,333 ) (6,358 ) 9,330 (4,284 ) Other comprehensive (loss)income (5,582 ) 2,138 (35,494 ) (4,509 ) Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes $ 130,463 $ 193,746 $ 383,057 $ 621,388 The following table sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related taxes, as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008 (in thousands): 2009 2008 Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities 12,844 16,062 Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities (107 ) (155 ) Total net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities 12,737 15,907 Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments $ 96 $ 41,750 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 8,895 (435 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes $ 21,728 $ 57,222

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Net Income Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	NOTE 13. NET INCOME PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Net income $ 136,045 $ 191,608 $ 418,551 $ 625,897 Shares used to compute basic net income per share 525,911 531,060 528,015 542,624 Dilutive potential common shares: Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards 1,940 1,063 1,696 991 Stock options 3,958 9,188 3,135 9,124 Shares used to compute diluted net income per share 531,809 541,311 532,846 552,739 Basic net income per share $ 0.26 $ 0.36 $ 0.79 $ 1.15 Diluted net income per share $ 0.26 $ 0.35 $ 0.79 $ 1.13 For the three and nine months ended August28, 2009, options to purchase approximately 24.5 million and 30.6million shares, respectively, of common stock with exercise prices greater than the average fair market value of our stock of $30.40 and $24.99, respectively, were not included in the calculation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. Comparatively, for the three and nine months ended August29, 2008, options to purchase approximately 14.4million and 15.4million shares, respectively, of common stock with exercise prices greater than the average fair market value of our stock of $42.06 and $39.21, respectively, were not included in the calculation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	NOTE 14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Lease Commitments We occupy three office buildings in San Jose, California where our corporate headquarters are located. We reference these office buildings as the Almaden Tower and the East and West Towers. In August2004, we extended the lease agreement for our East and West Towers for an additional five years with an option to extend for an additional five years solely at our election. In June 2009, we submitted notice to the lessor that we intended to exercise our option to renew this agreement for an additional five years effective August2009. As stated in the original lease agreement, in conjunction with the lease renewal, we were required to obtain a standby letter of credit for approximately $16.5million which enabled us to secure a lower interest rate and reduce the number of covenants. As defined in the lease agreement, the standby letter of credit primarily represents the lease investment balance equity which is callable in the event of default. In March 2007, the Almaden Tower lease was extended for five years, with a renewal option for an additional five years solely at our election. As part of the lease extensions, we purchased the lease receivable from the lessor of the East and West Towers for $126.8million and a portion of the lease receivable from the lessor of the Almaden Tower for $80.4million, both of which are recorded as investments in lease receivables on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. This purchase may be credited against the residual value guarantee if we purchase the properties or will be repaid from the sale proceeds if the properties are sold to third-parties. Under the agreement for the East and West Towers and the agreement for the Almaden Tower, we have the option to purchase the buildings at any time during the lease term for approximately $143.2million and $103.6million, respectively. The residual value guarantees under the East and West Towers and the Almaden Tower obligations are $126.8million and $89.4million, respectively. These two leases are both subject to standard covenants including certain financial ratios that are reported to the lessors quarterly. As of August28, 2009, we were in compliance with all covenants. In the case of a default, the lessor may demand we purchase the buildings for an amount equal to the lease balance, or require that we remarket or relinquish the buildings. Both leases qualify for operating lease accounting treatment under SFAS No.13, Accounting for Leases, and, as such, the buildings and the related obligations are not included on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We utilized this type of financing in order to access bank-provided funding at the most favorable rates and to provide the lowest total cost of occupancy for the headquarter buildings. At the end of the lease term, we can extend the lease for an additional five year term, purchase the buildings for the lease balance, remarket or relinquish the buildings. If we choose to remarket or are required to do so upon relinquishing the buildings, we are bound to arrange the sale of the buildings to an unrelated party and will be required to pay the

Credit Agreement

Credit Agreement
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Credit Agreement	NOTE 15. CREDIT AGREEMENT In August2007, we entered into an Amendment to our Credit Agreement dated February2007 (the Amendment), which increased the total senior unsecured revolving facility from $500.0million to $1.0billion. The Amendment also permits us to request one-year extensions effective on each anniversary of the closing date of the original agreement, subject to the majority consent of the lenders. We also retain an option to request an additional $500.0million in commitments, for a maximum aggregate facility of $1.5billion. In February2008, we entered into a Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement dated February 26, 2008, which extended the maturity date of the facility by one year to February16, 2013. The facility would terminate at this date if no additional extensions have been requested and granted. All other terms and conditions remain the same. The facility contains a financial covenant requiring us not to exceed a certain maximum leverage ratio. At the Companys option, borrowings under the facility accrue interest based on either the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) for one, two, three or six months, or longer periods with bank consent, plus a margin according to a pricing grid tied to this financial covenant, or a base rate. The margin is set at rates between 0.20% and 0.475%. Commitment fees are payable on the facility at rates between 0.05% and 0.15% per year based on the same pricing grid. The facility is available to provide loans to us and certain of our subsidiaries for general corporate purposes. As of both August28, 2009 and November28, 2008, the amount outstanding under the credit facility was $350.0million, which is included in long-term liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of August28, 2009, we were in compliance with all of the covenants. Subsequent to August 28, 2009, we borrowed an additional $650.0 million under the credit facility. See Note 18 for further discussion of this transaction. The carrying value of the outstanding liability approximates fair value.

Non Operating Income

Non Operating Income (Expense)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Non-Operating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Non-Operating Income (Expense)	NOTE 16. NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE) Non-operating income (expense)for the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August 29, 2008 included the following (in thousands): Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Interest and other income, net: Interest income $ 7,616 $ 14,407 $ 28,655 $ 45,110 Foreign exchange losses (3,545 ) (5,967 ) (9,621 ) (11,901 ) Realized gains on fixed income investment 2,449 85 5,027 1,184 Realized losseson fixed income investment (41 ) (1 ) (1,340 ) Other, net 147 854 693 1,725 Interest and other income, net $ 6,667 $ 9,338 $ 24,753 $ 34,778 Interest expense $ (460 ) $ (2,390 ) $ (1,872 ) $ (8,027 ) Investment gains (losses), net: Realized investment gains $ $ 2,861 $ 52 $ 18,298 Unrealized investment gains 2,019 2,882 3,396 7,840 Realized investment losses (1,362 ) (353 ) (3,347 ) (989 ) Unrealized investment losses (50 ) (3,293 ) (18,545 ) (4,814 ) Investment gains (losses), net $ 607 $ 2,097 $ (18,444 ) $ 20,335 Total non-operating income (expense), net $ 6,814 $ 9,045 $ 4,437 $ 47,086

Segments

Segments
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Segments [Abstract]
Segments	NOTE 17. SEGMENTS We have the following reportable segments: Creative Solutions, Knowledge Worker, Enterprise, Platform and Print and Publishing. Our Creative Solutions segment focuses on delivering a complete professional line of integrated tools for a full range of creative and developer tasks to an extended set of customers. The Knowledge Worker segment focuses on the needs of knowledge worker customers, providing essential applications and services to help them share information and collaborate. This segment contains revenue generated by Acrobat Connect and our Acrobat family of products. Our Enterprise segment provides server-based enterprise interaction solutions that automate people-centric processes and contains revenue generated by our LiveCycle line of products. The Platform segment includes client and developer technologies, such as Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Lite, Adobe AIR, Adobe Flex and Adobe Flex Builder, and also encompasses products and technologies created and managed in other Adobe segments. Finally, the Print and Publishing segment addresses market opportunities ranging from the diverse publishing needs of technical and business publishing, to our legacy type and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) printing businesses. Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, our former Mobile and Devices Solutions segment, was integrated into our Platform business unit to better align our engineering and marketing efforts and is now reported as part of the Platform segment. Prior year information in the table below has been reclassified to reflect the integration of these business units. We report segment information based on the management approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of our reportable segments. Our chief operating decision maker reviews revenue and gross margin information for each of our reportable segments. Operating expenses are not reviewed on a segment by segment basis. In addition, with the exception of goodwill and intangible assets, we do not identify or allocate our assets by the reportable segments. Creative Knowledge Print and (in thousands) Solutions Worker Enterprise Platform(*) Publishing Total Three months ended August28, 2009 Revenue $ 400,360 $ 154,517 $ 55,488 $ 44,935 $ 42,207 $ 697,507 Cost of revenue 34,903 9,870 10,957 4,946 4,371 65,047 Gross profit $ 365,457 $ 144,647 $ 44,531 $ 39,989 $ 37,836 $ 632,460 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 91 % 94 % 80 % 89 % 90 % 91 % Three months ended August29, 2008 Revenue $ 493,615 $ 217,988 $ 65,491 $ 59,077 $ 51,086 $ 887,257 Cost of revenue 53,716 1

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	NOTE 18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent to August 28, 2009, we completed a business combination for cash consideration of approximately $35.3 million. This acquisition was not material to our consolidated balance sheets and results of operations. See Note 4 for further discussion of this transaction. In September 2009, we entered into a definitive agreement with Omniture under which we expect to acquire Omniture for approximately $1.8 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, we have commenced a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Omniture for $21.50 per share in cash. Omniture is an industry leader in Web analytics and online business optimization based in Orem, Utah. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of our fiscal 2009. Following the closing, we intend to integrate Omniture as a new reportable segment for financial reporting purposes. Subsequent to August 28, 2009, we borrowed an additional $650.0 million under our credit facility to be used to fund a portion of our pending acquisition of Omniture. See Note 15 for further discussion of our credit facility.

3_Summary of Significant Accoun

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Tables [Abstract]
Basis of presentation-Financial statements	We have prepared the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Pursuant to these rules and regulations, we have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures we normally include in our annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). In managements opinion, we have made all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Our interim period operating results do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. These financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November28, 2008 on file with the SEC.
Significant accounting policies	There have been no material changes in our significant accounting policies, as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November28, 2008. Recent Accounting Pronouncements With the exception of those discussed below, there have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the nine months ended August28, 2009, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November28, 2008, that are of significance, or potential significance, to us.
Adoption of SFAS 168 and its impact	In June2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of GAAP, a replacement of SFAS No.162 (SFAS 168). SFAS 168 will become the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. SFAS 168 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009 and will be effective for us beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. On the effective date of SFAS 168, it will supersede all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. As SFAS 168 is not intended to change or alter existing GAAP, it is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated financial statements and will only impact references for accounting guidance.
Adoption of SFAS 167 and its impact	In June2009, the FASB issued SFAS No.167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 46(R) (SFAS 167), which amends the evaluation criteria to identify the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and requires ongoing reassessment of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity. The provisions of SFAS 167 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after November15, 2009 and will be effective for us beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 167 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Adoption of SFAS 165 and its impact	In May2009, the FASB issued SFAS No.165, Subsequent Events (SFAS 165), which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The provisions of SFAS 165 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June15, 2009. We adopted SFAS 165 during the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and as the pronouncement only requires additional disclosures, the adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We have evaluated subsequent events through October1, 2009, the date that these financial statements were issued.
Adoption of FSPs FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2; FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1; and FSP FAS 157-4 and their impact	In April2009, the FASB issued three related FASB Staff Positions (FSP): (i)FSP Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) No.115-2 and FAS No.124-2, Recognition of Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2), (ii)FSP FAS No.107-1 and Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No.28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1), and (iii)FSP FAS No.157-4, Determining the Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (FSP FAS 157-4), which are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June15, 2009. FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in GAAP for debt securities to modify the requirement for recognizing other-than-temporary impairments, change the existing impairment model, and modify the presentation and frequency of related disclosures. FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as in annual financial statements. FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS No.157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). We adopted these FSPs during the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and they did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Adoption of FSP FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4 and their impact	In September2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS No.133-1 and FIN No.45-4, Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of SFAS No.133 and FIN No.45; and Clarification of the Effective Date of SFAS No.161 (FSP FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4). FSP FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4 amends SFAS No.133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133) to require disclosures by sellers of credit derivatives, including credit derivatives embedded in hybrid instruments. FSP FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4 also amend FIN No.45, Guarantors Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others, an interpretation of SFAS No.5, 57, and 107 and rescission of FIN No.34 (FIN 45), to require additional disclosure about the current status of the payment/performance risk of a guarantee. The provisions of the FSP that amend SFAS 133 and FIN 45 are effective for reporting periods ending after November15, 2008. FSP FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4 also clarifies the effective date in SFAS No.161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of SFAS 133 (SFAS 161). We adopted the disclosures required by SFAS 161 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Since FSP FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4 only required additional disclosures, the adoption did not impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Adoption of FSP FAS No 142-3 and its impact	In April2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS No.142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (FSP 142-3). FSP 142-3 amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized intangible assets under SFAS No.142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. This new guidance applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Early adoption is not permitted. As this guidance is to be applied prospectively, on adoption, there is no impact to our current consolidated financial statements.
Adoption of SFAS 161 and Its Impact	In March2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161 which requires companies with derivative instruments to disclose information that should enable financial statement users to understand how and why a company uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a companys financial position, financial performance and cash flows. We adopted SFAS 161 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Since SFAS 161 only required additional disclosure, the adoption did not impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Adoption of SFAS 141 R and SFAS 160 and their impact	In December2007, the FASB issued SFAS No.141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS 141R) and SFAS No.160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No.51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 141R will change how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 are effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
Adoption of SFAS 157 and Its Impact	In September2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, which defines fair value, establishes guidelines for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements but rather eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in various prior accounting pronouncements and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November15, 2007. Effective November29, 2008, we adopted SFAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Examples include goodwill, intangibles, and other long-lived assets. The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

4_Cash, Cash Equivalents and Sh

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments (Table)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments (Tables) [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments Current Year	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of August28, 2009 (in thousands): Carrying Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Value Gains Losses Fair Value Current assets: Cash $ 33,923 $ $ $ 33,923 Cash equivalents: Money market mutual funds 1,043,750 1,043,750 Bank deposits 49,451 49,451 United States treasury notes 5,021 (1 ) 5,020 Total cash equivalents 1,098,222 (1 ) 1,098,221 Total cash and cash equivalents 1,132,145 (1 ) 1,132,144 Short-term investments: United States treasury notes 749,616 5,164 (10 ) 754,770 United States government agency bonds 133,164 127 (21 ) 133,270 Government guaranteed bonds 265,448 1,724 (73 ) 267,099 Corporate bonds 204,126 3,626 (2 ) 207,750 Obligations of foreign governments 28,222 488 28,710 Bonds of multi-lateral government agencies 27,434 340 27,774 Subtotal 1,408,010 11,469 (106 ) 1,419,373 Other marketable equity securities 2,504 2,440 4,944 Total short-term investments 1,410,514 13,909 (106 ) 1,424,317 Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 2,542,659 $ 13,909 $ (107 ) $ 2,556,461
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments Prior Year	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of November 28, 2008 (in thousands): Carrying Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Value Gains Losses Fair Value Current assets: Cash $ 117,681 $ $ $ 117,681 Cash equivalents: Money market mutual funds 682,148 682,148 Bank deposits 40,594 40,594 United States treasury notes 35,992 7 35,999 Corporate bonds 10,028 10,028 Total cash equivalents 768,762 7 768,769 Total cash and cash equivalents 886,443 7 886,450 Short-term investments: United States treasury notes 863,772 14,384 (1 ) 878,155 Corporate bonds 109,415 219 (997 ) 108,637 Obligations of foreign governments 115,316 811 (33 ) 116,094 Bonds of multi-lateral government agencies 26,559 260 26,819 Subtotal 1,115,062 15,674 (1,031 ) 1,129,705 Other marketable equity securities 2,773 274 3,047 Total short-term investments 1,117,835 15,948 (1,031 ) 1,132,752 Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 2,004,278 $ 15,955 $ (1,031 ) $ 2,019,202 See Note 3 for further information regarding our financial instruments.
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities Current Year	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at August28, 2009 (in thousands): Less Than 12 Months Total Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses United States treasury notes and agency bonds $ 108,878 $ (32 ) $ 108,878 $ (32 ) Government guaranteed bonds 23,084 (73 ) 23,084 (73 ) Corporate bonds 3,473 (2 ) 3,473 (2 ) Total $ 135,435 $ (107 ) $ 135,435 $ (107 )
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities Prior Year	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at November28, 2008 (in thousands): Less Than 12 Months Total Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses United States treasury notes $ 37,400 $ (1 ) $ 37,400 $ (1 ) Corporate bonds 67,606 (997 ) 67,606 (997 ) Obligations of foreign governments 28,033 (33 ) 28,033 (33 ) Total $ 133,039 $ (1,031 ) $ 133,039 $ (1,031 )
Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities	The following table summarizes the cost and estimated fair value of debt securities classified as short-term investments based on stated maturities as of August28, 2009 (in thousands): Estimated Cost Fair Value Due within one year $ 772,898 $ 775,869 Due within two years 317,246 320,399 Due within three years 241,150 243,434 Due after three years 76,716 79,671 Total $ 1,408,010 $ 1,419,373

5_Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments (Tables)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Financial Instruments (Tables) [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Current Year	We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair value of these financial assets and liabilities was determined using the following inputs at August28, 2009 (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Significant Quoted Prices in Other Significant Active Markets for Observable Unobservable Identical Assets Inputs Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Current assets: Money market funds and overnight deposits(1) $ 1,093,201 $ 1,093,201 $ $ Fixed income available-for-sale securities(2) 1,424,393 1,424,393 Available-for-sale equity securities(3) 4,944 4,944 Total current assets 2,522,538 1,098,145 1,424,393 Non-current assets: Investments of limited partnership(4) 34,705 34,705 Foreign currency derivatives(5) 4,688 4,688 Deferred compensation plan assets(4): Money market funds 770 770 Equity and fixed income mutual funds 7,754 7,754 Subtotal for deferred compensation plan assets 8,524 770 7,754 Total non-current assets 47,917 770 12,442 34,705 Total assets $ 2,570,455 $ 1,098,915 $ 1,436,835 $ 34,705 Liabilities: Foreign currency derivatives(6) $ 729 $ $ 729 $ Total liabilities $ 729 $ $ 729 $
Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Prior Year	The fair value of these financial assets and liabilities was determined using the following inputs at November28, 2008 (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Significant Quoted Prices in Other Significant Active Markets for Observable Unobservable Identical Assets Inputs Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Current assets: Money market funds and overnight deposits(1) $ 722,742 $ 722,742 $ $ Fixed income available-for-sale securities(2) 1,175,732 1,175,732 Available-for-sale equity securities(3) 3,047 3,047 Total current assets 1,901,521 725,789 1,175,732 Non-current assets: Investments of limited partnership(4) 39,004 251 38,753 Foreign currency derivatives(5) 49,848 49,848 Deferred compensation plan assets(4): Money market funds 704 704 Equity and fixed income mutual funds 6,856 6,856 Subtotal for deferred compensation plan assets 7,560 704 6,856 Total non-current assets 96,412 955 56,704 38,753 Total assets $ 1,997,933 $ 726,744 $ 1,232,436 $ 38,753 Liabilities: Foreign currency derivatives(6) $ 1,739 $ $ 1,739 $ Total liabilities $ 1,739 $ $ 1,739 $ (1) Included in cash and cash equivalents on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (2) Included in either cash and cash equivalents or short-term investments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) Included in short-term investments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (4) Included in other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (5) Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (6) Included in accrued expenses on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 2 for further information regarding our financial instruments.
Reconciliation Balances for Investments of Limited Partnership	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments of limited partnership using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008 was as follows (in thousands): Balance as of November28, 2008 $ 38,753 Purchases and sales of investments, net 966 Unrealized net investment losses included in earnings (5,014 ) Balance as of August28, 2009 $ 34,705
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	The fair value of derivative instruments in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August28, 2009 were as follows (in thousands): Fair Values of Derivative Instruments Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Location Fair Value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange option contracts(*) Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 4,507 Accrued expenses $ Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange forward contracts Prepaid expense and other current assets 181 Accrued expenses 729 Total derivatives $ 4,688 $ 729 (*) Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized to income within the next twelve months.
Effect of Derivative Instruments as Cash Flow Hedges	The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of derivative instruments not designated as hedges on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Nine Months Foreign Foreign Foreign Foreign Exchange Exchange Exchange Exchange Option Forward Option Forward Contracts Contracts Contracts Contracts Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Net gain (loss)recognized in OCI(1) $ (329 ) $ $ (14,516 ) $ Net gain (loss)reclassified from accumulated OCI into income(2) $ 749 $ $ 27,138 $ Net gain (loss)recognized in income(3) $ (3,734 ) $ $ (12,782 ) $ Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Net gain (loss)recognized in income(4) $ $ (1,650 ) $ $ (10,200 ) (1) Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (OCI). (2) Effective portion classified as revenue. (3) Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income, net. (4) Classified in interest and other income, net.

6_Goodwill and Purchased and Ot

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Tables)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Tables) [Abstract]
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets Current Year	Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of August28, 2009 were as follows (in thousands): Accumulated Cost Amortization Net Purchased technology $ 405,830 $ (375,412 ) $ 30,418 Localization $ 24,441 $ (16,567 ) $ 7,874 Trademarks 130,925 (97,940 ) 32,985 Customer contracts and relationships 196,617 (150,754 ) 45,863 Other intangibles 800 (556 ) 244 Total other intangible assets $ 352,783 $ (265,817 ) $ 86,966 Total purchased and other intangible assets $ 758,613 $ (641,229 ) $ 117,384
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets Prior Year	Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of November28, 2008 were as follows (in thousands): Accumulated Cost Amortization Net Purchased technology $ 411,408 $ (338,608 ) $ 72,800 Localization $ 23,751 $ (6,156 ) $ 17,595 Trademarks 130,925 (78,181 ) 52,744 Customer contracts and relationships 198,891 (127,520 ) 71,371 Other intangibles 800 (350 ) 450 Total other intangible assets $ 354,367 $ (212,207 ) $ 142,160 Total purchased and other intangible assets $ 765,775 $ (550,815 ) $ 214,960
Amortization Expense in Future Periods	As of August28, 2009, we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands): Other Purchased Intangible Fiscal year Technology Assets Remainder of 2009 $ 13,736 $ 20,133 2010 8,301 52,202 2011 4,994 12,444 2012 3,387 1,009 2013 789 Thereafter 389 Total expected amortization expense $ 30,418 $ 86,966

7_Other Assets

Other Assets (Table)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Other Asset (Table) [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other assets as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2009 2008 Acquired rights to use technology $ 87,806 $ 90,643 Investments 61,110 76,589 Security and other deposits 8,655 16,087 Deferred compensation plan assets 8,524 7,560 Prepaid royalties 8,191 9,026 Restricted cash 4,089 7,361 Prepaid land lease 3,156 3,185 Prepaid rent 1,524 2,658 Other 1,650 3,420 Total other assets $ 184,705 $ 216,529

8_Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses (Table)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Accrued Expenses (Table) [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2009 2008 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 141,814 $ 177,760 Taxes payable 7,924 21,760 Sales and marketing allowances 22,888 28,127 Other 176,451 172,322 Total accrued expenses $ 349,077 $ 399,969

9_Stock Based Compensation

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Stock Based Compensation (Tables) [Abstract]
Assumptions Used to Value Option Grants	The assumptions used to value option grants during the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were as follows: Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Expected life (in years) 3.7 3.8 3.5 3.6 3.0 3.8 2.3 4.7 Volatility 37 43 % 34 37 % 37 57 % 32 39 % Risk free interest rate 1.93 2.24 % 2.79 3.50 % 1.16 2.24 % 1.70 3.50 %
Assumptions Used to Value Employee Stock Purchase Rights	The expected term of employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares is the average of the remaining purchase periods under each offering period. The assumptions used to value employee stock purchase rights during the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were as follows: Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Expected life (in years) 0.5 2.0 0.5 2.0 0.5 2.0 0.5 2.0 Volatility 40 % 34 36 % 40 57 % 30 36 % Risk free interest rate 0.33 1.05 % 2.12 2.66 % 0.27 1.05 % 2.12 3.29 %
Stock Option Activity	Option activity for the nine months ended August28, 2009 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2008 was as follows (in thousands): 2009 2008 Beginning outstanding balance 40,704 47,742 Granted 4,914 5,462 Exercised (4,370 ) (9,983 ) Cancelled (2,699 ) (2,517 ) Ending outstanding balance 38,549 40,704
Stock Options Outstanding	Information regarding stock options outstanding at August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 is summarized below: Weighted Average Weighted Remaining Aggregate Number of Average Contractual Intrinsic Shares Exercise Life Value(*) (thousands) Price (years) (millions) 2009 Options outstanding 38,549 $ 29.75 3.92 $ 176.9 Options vested and expected to vest 36,986 $ 29.78 3.84 $ 168.5 Options exercisable 26,573 $ 29.21 3.23 $ 127.8 2008 Options outstanding 42,070 $ 29.67 4.16 $ 554.5 Options vested and expected to vest 39,936 $ 29.29 4.07 $ 541.2 Options exercisable 27,252 $ 25.94 3.35 $ 460.3 (*) The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value as of the end of the fiscal period and the exercise price of the shares. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were $31.73 and $42.83, respectively.
Restricted Stock Unit Activity	Restricted stock unit activity for the nine months ended August28, 2009 and the fiscal year ended November28, 2008 was as follows (in thousands): 2009 2008 Beginning outstanding balance 4,261 1,701 Awarded 3,333 3,177 Released (984 ) (422 ) Forfeited (291 ) (195 ) Ending outstanding balance 6,319 4,261
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding	Information regarding restricted stock units outstanding at August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 is summarized below: Weighted Average Remaining Aggregate Number of Contractual Intrinsic Shares Life Value(*) (thousands) (years) (millions) 2009 Restricted stock units outstanding 6,319 1.70 $ 200.5 Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest 4,978 1.52 $ 157.8 2008 Restricted stock units outstanding 4,025 1.91 $ 172.4 Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest 3,083 1.69 $ 132.0 (*) The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were $31.73 and $42.83, respectively.
Performance Share Activity 2009 Program	The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our 2009 Program for the nine months ended August28, 2009 (in thousands): Maximum Shares Shares Eligible Granted to Receive Beginning outstanding balance Awarded 558 642 Forfeited (3 ) (4 ) Ending outstanding balance 555 638
Performance Share Activity Prior Years Programs	The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our 2006 through 2008 programs, based upon share awards actually achieved, for the nine months ended August 28, 2009 and the fiscal year ended November28, 2008 (in thousands): 2009 2008 Beginning outstanding balance 383 Achieved 1,022 993 Released (382 ) (480 ) Forfeited (59 ) (130 ) Ending outstanding balance 964 383
Performance Shares Outstanding	Information regarding performance shares outstanding at August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 is summarized below: Weighted Average Remaining Aggregate Number of Contractual Intrinsic Shares Life Value(*) (thousands) (years) (millions) 2009 Performance shares outstanding 964 1.30 $ 30.6 Performance shares vested and expected to vest 801 1.21 $ 25.3 2008 Performance shares outstanding 454 1.44 $ 19.4 Performance shares vested and expected to vest 369 1.34 $ 15.8 (*) The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were $31.73 and $42.83, respectively.
Total Stock-based Compensation Costs Three Months Ended	Total stock-based compensation costs that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were as follows (in thousands): 2009 2008 Option Restricted Option Restricted Grants Stock and Grants Stock and and Stock Performance and Stock Performance Purchase Share Purchase Share Income Statement Classifications Rights(*) Awards(*) Rights(*) Awards(*) Cost of revenueservices and support $ 437 $ 190 $ 1,189 $ 230 Research and development 11,922 6,338 15,612 6,377 Sales and marketing 9,100 4,730 10,576 5,370 General and administrative 4,938 2,087 6,113 2,793 Total $ 26,397 $ 13,345 $ 33,490 $ 14,770 (*) For the three months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008, we recorded $0.1 million and $2.1million, respectively, associated with cash recoveries of fringe benefit tax from employees in India.
Total Stock-based Compensation Costs Nine Months Ended	Total stock-based compensation costs that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 were as follows (in thousands): 2009 2008 Restricted Option Restricted Option Grants Stock and Grants Stock and and Stock Performance and Stock Performance Purchase Share Purchase Share Income Statement Classifications Rights(*) Awards(*) Rights(*) Awards(*) Cost of revenueservices and support $ 1,595 $ 527 $ 2,968 $ 483 Research and development 35,317 21,271 43,382 16,380 Sales and marketing 27,681 14,565 31,701 15,558 General and administrative 19,220 6,962 18,841 10,368 Total $ 83,813 $ 43,325 $ 96,892 $ 42,789 (*) For the nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008, we recorded $0.9 million and $2.1million, respectively, associated with cash recoveries of fringe benefit tax from employees in India.

10_Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges (Tables)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Restructuring Charges (Tables) [Abstract]
Restructuring Activities	The following table sets forth a summary of Adobe restructuring activities during the nine months ended August28, 2009 (in thousands): Total Total Costs Costs Incurred Expected November 28, Costs Cash Other August 28, to to be 2008 Incurred Payments Adjustments 2009 Date Incurred Termination benefits $ 28,759 $ 6,722 $ (34,042 ) $ 174 $ 1,613 $ 36,102 $ 36,121 Cost of closing redundant facilities 8,514 (4,488 ) 613 4,639 9,127 9,601 Total $ 28,759 $ 15,236 $ (38,530 ) $ 787 $ 6,252 $ 45,229 $ 45,722
Macromedia Restructuring Activities	The following table sets forth a summary of Macromedia restructuring activities during the nine months ended August28, 2009 (in thousands): Total Total Costs Costs Incurred Expected November 28, Cash Other August 28, to to be 2008 Payments Adjustments 2009 Date Incurred Cost of closing redundant facilities $ 12,168 $ (3,986 ) $ (1,255 ) $ 6,927 $ 41,060 $ 41,060 Other 977 (879 ) (80 ) 18 2,277 2,277 Total $ 13,145 $ (4,865 ) $ (1,335 ) $ 6,945 $ 43,337 $ 43,337

11_Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income (Tables)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Comprehensive Income (Tables) [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes	The following table sets forth the activity for each component of other comprehensive income, net of related taxes (income tax effects were insignificant for all periods presented), for the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 (in thousands): Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Net income $ 136,045 $ 191,608 $ 418,551 $ 625,897 Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gains (losses)on available-for-sale securities 278 (1,954 ) 1,856 (11,158 ) Reclassification adjustment for (gains)losses on available-for-sale securities recognized during the period (2,449 ) (44 ) (5,026 ) 157 Unrealized (losses)gains on derivative instruments (329 ) 10,494 (14,516 ) 10,776 Reclassification adjustment for gainson derivative instruments recognized during the period (749 ) (27,138 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (2,333 ) (6,358 ) 9,330 (4,284 ) Other comprehensive (loss)income (5,582 ) 2,138 (35,494 ) (4,509 ) Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes $ 130,463 $ 193,746 $ 383,057 $ 621,388
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes	The following table sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related taxes, as of August28, 2009 and November28, 2008 (in thousands): 2009 2008 Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities 12,844 16,062 Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities (107 ) (155 ) Total net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities 12,737 15,907 Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments $ 96 $ 41,750 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 8,895 (435 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes $ 21,728 $ 57,222

12_Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share (Tables)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Net Income Per Share (Tables) [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008 (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Net income $ 136,045 $ 191,608 $ 418,551 $ 625,897 Shares used to compute basic net income per share 525,911 531,060 528,015 542,624 Dilutive potential common shares: Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards 1,940 1,063 1,696 991 Stock options 3,958 9,188 3,135 9,124 Shares used to compute diluted net income per share 531,809 541,311 532,846 552,739 Basic net income per share $ 0.26 $ 0.36 $ 0.79 $ 1.15 Diluted net income per share $ 0.26 $ 0.35 $ 0.79 $ 1.13

Non Operating Income (Expense)

Non Operating Income (Expense) (Table)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Non-Operating Income (Expense) (Table) [Abstract]
Non Operating Income (Expense)	Non-operating income (expense)for the three and nine months ended August28, 2009 and August 29, 2008 included the following (in thousands): Three Months Nine Months 2009 2008 2009 2008 Interest and other income, net: Interest income $ 7,616 $ 14,407 $ 28,655 $ 45,110 Foreign exchange losses (3,545 ) (5,967 ) (9,621 ) (11,901 ) Realized gains on fixed income investment 2,449 85 5,027 1,184 Realized losseson fixed income investment (41 ) (1 ) (1,340 ) Other, net 147 854 693 1,725 Interest and other income, net $ 6,667 $ 9,338 $ 24,753 $ 34,778 Interest expense $ (460 ) $ (2,390 ) $ (1,872 ) $ (8,027 ) Investment gains (losses), net: Realized investment gains $ $ 2,861 $ 52 $ 18,298 Unrealized investment gains 2,019 2,882 3,396 7,840 Realized investment losses (1,362 ) (353 ) (3,347 ) (989 ) Unrealized investment losses (50 ) (3,293 ) (18,545 ) (4,814 ) Investment gains (losses), net $ 607 $ 2,097 $ (18,444 ) $ 20,335 Total non-operating income (expense), net $ 6,814 $ 9,045 $ 4,437 $ 47,086

13_Segments

Segments (Tables)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 USD / shares
Segments (Tables) [Abstract]
Segment Reporting (Three Months Ended)	Creative Knowledge Print and (in thousands) Solutions Worker Enterprise Platform(*) Publishing Total Three months ended August28, 2009 Revenue $ 400,360 $ 154,517 $ 55,488 $ 44,935 $ 42,207 $ 697,507 Cost of revenue 34,903 9,870 10,957 4,946 4,371 65,047 Gross profit $ 365,457 $ 144,647 $ 44,531 $ 39,989 $ 37,836 $ 632,460 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 91 % 94 % 80 % 89 % 90 % 91 % Three months ended August29, 2008 Revenue $ 493,615 $ 217,988 $ 65,491 $ 59,077 $ 51,086 $ 887,257 Cost of revenue 53,716 15,762 20,727 14,137 6,509 110,851 Gross profit $ 439,899 $ 202,226 $ 44,764 $ 44,940 $ 44,577 $ 776,406 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 89 % 93 % 68 % 76 % 87 % 88 % (*) Platform revenue includes revenue related to our Mobile client products of $8.4 million and $27.5million for the three months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008, respectively, or 19% and 47% of Platform revenues, respectively.
Segment Reporting (Nine Months Ended)	Creative Knowledge Print and (in thousands) Solutions Worker Enterprise Platform(*) Publishing Total Nine months ended August28, 2009 Revenue $ 1,272,837 $ 473,670 $ 173,039 $ 134,053 $ 134,971 $ 2,188,570 Cost of revenue 117,225 30,088 36,175 16,420 14,500 214,408 Gross profit $ 1,155,612 $ 443,582 $ 136,864 $ 117,633 $ 120,471 $ 1,974,162 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 91 % 94 % 79 % 88 % 89 % 90 % Nine months ended August29, 2008 Revenue $ 1,564,334 $ 611,925 $ 174,011 $ 155,037 $ 159,281 $ 2,664,588 Cost of revenue 124,024 39,475 56,308 35,347 21,038 276,192 Gross profit $ 1,440,310 $ 572,450 $ 117,703 $ 119,690 $ 138,243 $ 2,388,396 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 92 % 94 % 68 % 77 % 87 % 90 % (*) Platform revenue includes revenue related to our Mobile client products of $42.9 million and $64.9million for the nine months ended August28, 2009 and August29, 2008, respectively, or 32% and 42% of Platform revenues, respectively.

14_Cash, Cash Equivalents and S

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands	Aug. 28, 2009	Nov. 28, 2008
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Total cash and cash equivalents	$1,132,144	$886,450
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months Fair Value	135,435	133,039
Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	(107)	(1,031)
Total Fair Value	135,435	133,039
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(107)	(1,031)
Cash, Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments Numeric [Abstract]
Securities in an unrealized loss position	18	33
12 Months or More Securities in a Continuous Loss Position	0	0
Carrying Value
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Cash	33,923	117,681
Money market mutual funds	1,043,750	682,148
Bank deposits	49,451	40,594
United States treasury notes	5,021	35,992
Corporate bonds	0	10,028
Total cash equivalents	1,098,222	768,762
Total cash and cash equivalents	1,132,145	886,443
United States treasury notes	749,616	863,772
United States government agency bonds	133,164	0
Government guaranteed bonds	265,448	0
Corporate bonds	204,126	109,415
Obligations of foreign governments	28,222	115,316
Bonds of multi-lateral government agencies	27,434	26,559
Subtotal	1,408,010	1,115,062
Other marketable equity securities	2,504	2,773
Total short-term investments	1,410,514	1,117,835
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	2,542,659	2,004,278
Unrealized Gains
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Cash	0	0
Money market mutual funds	0	0
Bank deposits	0	0
United States treasury notes	0	7
Corporate bonds	0	0
Total cash equivalents	0	7
Total cash and cash equivalents	0	7
United States treasury notes	5,164	14,384
United States government agency bonds	127	0
Government guaranteed bonds	1,724	0
Corporate bonds	3,626	219
Obligations of foreign governments	488	811
Bonds of multi-lateral government agencies	340	260
Subtotal	11,469	15,674
Other marketable equity securities	2,440	274
Total short-term investments	13,909	15,948
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	13,909	15,955
Unrealized Losses
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Cash	0	0
Money market mutual funds	0	0
Bank deposits	0	0
United States treasury notes	(1)	0
Corporate bonds	0	0
Total cash equivalents	(1)	0
Total cash and cash equivalents	(1)	0
United States treasury notes	(10)	(1)
United States government agency bonds	(21)	0
Government guaranteed bonds	(73)	0
Corporate bonds	(2)	(997)
Obligations of foreign governments	0	(33)
Bonds of multi-lateral government agencies	0	0
Subtotal	(106)	(1,031)
Other marketable equity securities	0	0
Total short-term investments	(106)	(1,031)
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	(107)	(1,031)
Estimated Fair Value
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Cash	33,923	117,681
Money market mutual funds	1,043,750	682,148
Bank deposits	49,451	40,594
United States treasury notes	5,020	35,999
Corporate bonds	0	10,028
Total cash equivalents	1,098,221	768,769
Total cash and cash equivalents	1,132,144	886,450
United States treasury notes	754,770	878,155
United States government agency bonds	133,270	0
Government guaranteed bonds	267,099	0
Corporate bonds	207,750	108,637
Obligations of foreign governments	28,710	116,094
Bonds of multi-lateral government agencies	27,774	26,819
Subtotal	1,419,373	1,129,705
Other marketable equity securities	4,944	3,047
Total short-term investments	1,424,317	1,132,752
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	2,556,461	2,019,202
Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities [Abstract]
Due within one year, Estimated Fair value	775,869
Due within two years, Estimated Fair value	320,399
Due within three years, Estimated Fair value	243,434
Due after three years, Estimated Fair value	79,671
Total, Estimated Fair value	1,419,373
Cost
Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities [Abstract]
Due within one year, Cost	772,898
Due within two years, Cost	317,246
Due within three years, Cost	241,150
Due after three years, Cost	76,716
Total, Cost	1,408,010
United States treasury notes and agency bonds
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months Fair Value	108,878
Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	(32)
Total Fair Value	108,878
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(32)
Government guaranteed bonds
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months Fair Value	23,084
Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	(73)
Total Fair Value	23,084
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(73)
Corporate bonds
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months Fair Value	3,473	67,606
Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	(2)	(997)
Total Fair Value	3,473	67,606
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(2)	(997)
Obligations of foreign governments
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months Fair Value		28,033
Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		(33)
Total Fair Value		28,033
Total Gross Unrealized Losses		(33)
United States treasury notes
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months Fair Value		37,400
Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		(1)
Total Fair Value		37,400
Total Gross Unrealized Losses		($1)

Financial Instruments (Details)

Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)
	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009		9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009		Nov. 28, 2008
Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Subtotal for Deferred Compensation Plan Assets			$8,524,000		$7,560,000
Fixed income available-for-sale securities Numeric [Abstract]
U.S. Treasury Securities, Agency or U.S. Government Guaranteed Securities			0.75		0.78
Corporate Bonds			0.15		0.1
Obligations of Foreign Governments and their Agencies			0.08		0.1
Obligations of Multi-lateral Government Agencies			0.02		0.02
Cost method investments Numeric [Abstract]
Other-than-temporary Impairment Charges	0		13,900,000
Total Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items
Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Money Market Funds and Overnight Deposits	1,093,201,000	[4]			722,742,000	[4]
Fixed Income Available-for-sale Securities	1,424,393,000	[5]			1,175,732,000	[5]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities	4,944,000	[8]			3,047,000	[8]
Total Current Assets	2,522,538,000				1,901,521,000
Investments of Limited Partnership	34,705,000	[6]			39,004,000	[6]
Foreign Currency Derivatives	4,688,000	[7]			49,848,000	[7]
Money Market Funds	770,000	[6]			704,000	[6]
Equity and Fixed Income Mutual Funds	7,754,000	[6]			6,856,000	[6]
Subtotal for Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	8,524,000				7,560,000
Total Non-current Assets	47,917,000				96,412,000
Total Assets	2,570,455,000				1,997,933,000
Foreign Currency Derivatives	729,000	[3]			1,739,000	[3]
Total Liabilities	729,000				1,739,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Money Market Funds and Overnight Deposits			0	[4]	0	[4]
Fixed Income Available-for-sale Securities			0	[5]	0	[5]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities			0	[8]	0	[8]
Total Current Assets			0		0
Investments of Limited Partnership			34,705,000	[6]	38,753,000	[6]
Foreign Currency Derivatives			0	[7]	0	[7]
Money Market Funds			0	[6]	0	[6]
Equity and Fixed Income Mutual Funds			0	[6]	0	[6]
Subtotal for Deferred Compensation Plan Assets			0		0
Total Non-current Assets			34,705,000		38,753,000
Total Assets			34,705,000		38,753,000
Foreign Currency Derivatives			0		0
Total Liabilities			0		0
Reconciliation Balances for Investments of Limited Partnership [Abstract]
Purchases and Sales of Investments, Net			966,000
Unrealized Net Investment Losses Included in Earnings			(5,014,000)
Balance as of August 28, 2009	34,705,000		34,705,000		38,753,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Money Market Funds and Overnight Deposits	1,093,201,000				722,742,000
Fixed Income Available-for-sale Securities	0				0
Available-for-sale Equity Securities	4,944,000				3,047,000
Total Current Assets	1,098,145,000				725,789,000
Investments of Limited Partnership	0				251,000
Foreign Currency Derivatives	0				0
Money Market Funds	770,000				704,000
Equity and Fixed Income Mutual Funds	0				0
Subtotal for Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	770,000				704,000
Total Non-current Assets	770,000				955,000
Total Assets	1,098,915,000				726,744,000
Foreign Currency Derivatives	0	[3]			0	[3]
Total Liabilities	0				0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Money Market Funds and Overnight Deposits	0				0
Fixed Income Available-for-sale Securities	1,424,393,000				1,175,732,000
Available-for-sale Equity Securities	0				0
Total Current Assets	1,424,393,000				1,175,732,000
Investments of Limited Partnership	0				0
Foreign Currency Derivatives	4,688,000				49,848,000
Money Market Funds	0				0
Equity and Fixed Income Mutual Funds	7,754,000				6,856,000
Subtotal for Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	7,754,000				6,856,000
Total Non-current Assets	12,442,000				56,704,000
Total Assets	1,436,835,000				1,232,436,000
Foreign Currency Derivatives	729,000	[3]			1,739,000	[3]
Total Liabilities	729,000				1,739,000
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Total Derivatives, Asset	4,688,000
Cost method investments Numeric [Abstract]
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments, Assets	4,688,000
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets	181,000
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets | Foreign Exchange Option Contracts
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets, Hedging	4,507,000
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Total Derivatives, Liability	729,000
Cost method investments Numeric [Abstract]
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments, Liabilities	729,000
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	729,000
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities | Foreign Exchange Option Contracts
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses, Hedging	0
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships [Abstract]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI	0	[10]	0	[10]
Net Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	0	[2]	0	[2]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	0	[9]	0	[9]
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	(1,650,000)	[1]	(10,200,000)	[1]
Foreign Exchange Option Contracts
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships [Abstract]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI	(329,000)	[10]	(14,516,000)	[10]
Net Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	749,000	[2]	27,138,000	[2]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	(3,734,000)	[9]	(12,782,000)	[9]
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	$0	[1]	$0	[1]
[1]Classified in interest and other income, net.
[2]Effective portion classified as revenue.
[3]Included in accrued expenses on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[4]Included in cash and cash equivalents on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[5]Included in either cash and cash equivalents or short-term investments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[6]Included in other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[7]Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[8]Included in short-term investments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[9]Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income, net.
[10]Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income ("OCI").

Acquisition (Details)

Acquisition (Details) (USD $)
In Millions	Aug. 28, 2009
Acquisition Numeric [Abstract]
Cash Consideration for Business Combination	35.3

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Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $)
	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008	Nov. 28, 2008
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Net			$117,384,000		$214,960,000
Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles Numeric [Abstract]
Amortization expense related to purchased and other intangible assets	34,400,000	43,200,000	109,700,000	140,700,000
Amortization expense included in cost of sales	19,400,000	26,200,000	64,100,000	89,500,000
Goodwill			2,125,946,000		2,134,730,000
Reductions in goodwill, related to tax reserves associated with the acquisitions of Accelio and Macromedia			7,500,000
Facility lease obligation adjustment related to Macromedia, offset in part by small foreign currency translation adjustments			1,700,000
Purchased Technology
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Cost			405,830,000		411,408,000
Accumulated Amortization			(375,412,000)		(338,608,000)
Net			30,418,000		72,800,000
Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract]
Remainder of 2009			13,736,000
2010			8,301,000
2011			4,994,000
2012			3,387,000
2013			0
Thereafter			0
Total expected amortization expense			30,418,000
Localization
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Cost	24,441,000				23,751,000
Accumulated Amortization	(16,567,000)				(6,156,000)
Net	7,874,000				17,595,000
Trademarks
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Cost	130,925,000				130,925,000
Accumulated Amortization	(97,940,000)				(78,181,000)
Net	32,985,000				52,744,000
Customer Contracts and Relationships
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Cost	196,617,000				198,891,000
Accumulated Amortization	(150,754,000)				(127,520,000)
Net	45,863,000				71,371,000
Other Intangibles
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Cost	800,000				800,000
Accumulated Amortization	(556,000)				(350,000)
Net	244,000				450,000
Total Other Intangible Assets
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Cost			352,783,000		354,367,000
Accumulated Amortization			(265,817,000)		(212,207,000)
Net			86,966,000		142,160,000
Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract]
Remainder of 2009			20,133,000
2010			52,202,000
2011			12,444,000
2012			1,009,000
2013			789,000
Thereafter			389,000
Total expected amortization expense			86,966,000
Total Purchased And Other Intangible Assets
Purchased and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Cost	758,613,000				765,775,000
Accumulated Amortization	(641,229,000)				(550,815,000)
Net	$117,384,000				$214,960,000

Other Assets (Details)

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)
	Aug. 28, 2009	Jun. 16, 2009	Nov. 28, 2008
Other Assets [Abstract]
Acquired rights to use technology	$87,806,000		$90,643,000
Investments	61,110,000		76,589,000
Security and other deposits	8,655,000		16,087,000
Deferred compensation plan assets	8,524,000		7,560,000
Prepaid royalties	8,191,000		9,026,000
Restricted cash	4,089,000		7,361,000
Prepaid land lease	3,156,000		3,185,000
Prepaid Rent	1,524,000		2,658,000
Other	1,650,000		3,420,000
Total other assets	184,705,000		216,529,000
Other Assets Numeric [Abstract]
Indirect investments of limited partnership interest in Adobe Ventures	34,700,000		39,000,000
Direct investments in privately-held companies	26,400,000		37,600,000
Purchase price of real property		44,700,000
Initial security and other deposits			7,000,000
Total Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan assets	8,524,000		7,560,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan assets	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan assets	770,000		704,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan assets	$7,754,000		$6,856,000

Accrued Expenses (Details)

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands	Aug. 28, 2009	Nov. 28, 2008
Accrued Expense [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$141,814	$177,760
Taxes payable	7,924	21,760
Sales and marketing allowances	22,888	28,127
Other	176,451	172,322
Total accrued expenses	$349,077	$399,969

Stock Based Compensation (Detai

Stock Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)
	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Option Grants	3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008 Option Grants	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Option Grants	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008 Option Grants	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 2009 Program	Nov. 28, 2008 2009 Program	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 2009 Program	Nov. 28, 2008 2009 Program	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights		3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008 Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights		9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights		9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008 Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights		3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards		3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008 Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards		9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards		9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008 Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards		9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Restricted Stock Unit		12 Months Ended Nov. 28, 2008 Restricted Stock Unit	Aug. 29, 2008 Restricted Stock Unit		Nov. 30, 2007 Restricted Stock Unit	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan	3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Prior Year		12 Months Ended Nov. 28, 2008 Prior Year	Aug. 29, 2008 Prior Year		Nov. 30, 2007 Prior Year	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Stock Options		12 Months Ended Nov. 28, 2008 Stock Options	Aug. 29, 2008 Stock Options		Nov. 30, 2007 Stock Options	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 2009 Program	3 Months Ended Feb. 27, 2009 2008 Program
Expected Life (in years) [Abstract]
From					3.7	3.5	3	2.3																											0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
To					3.8	3.6	3.8	4.7																											2	2	2	2
Volatility [Abstract]
From					0.37	0.34	0.37	0.32																											0.4	0.34	0.4	0.3
To					0.43	0.37	0.57	0.39																											0.4	0.36	0.57	0.36
Risk Free Interest Rate [Abstract]
From					0.0193	0.0279	0.0116	0.017																											0.0033	0.0212	0.0027	0.0212
To					0.0224	0.035	0.0224	0.035																											0.0105	0.0266	0.0105	0.0329
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]
Beginning outstanding balance																																													40,704,000		47,742,000
Granted																																													4,914,000		5,462,000
Exercised																																													(4,370,000)		(9,983,000)
Cancelled																																													(2,699,000)		(2,517,000)
Ending outstanding balance																																													38,549,000		40,704,000	42,070,000		47,742,000
Stock Options Outstanding [Abstract]
Options outstanding - Shares																																													38,549,000		40,704,000	42,070,000		47,742,000
Options vested and expected to vest - Shares																																													36,986,000			39,936,000
Options exercisable - Shares																																													26,573,000			27,252,000
Options outstanding - Exercise Price																																													29.75			29.67
Options vested and expected to vest - Exercise Price																																													29.78			29.29
Options exercisable - Exercise Price																																													29.21			25.94
Options outstanding - Life																																													3.92			4.16
Options vested and expected to vest - Life																																													3.84			4.07
Options exercisable - Life																																													3.23			3.35
Options outstanding - Intrinsic Value																																													$176,900,000	[3]		$554,500,000	[3]
Options vested and expected to vest - Intrinsic Value																																													168,500,000	[3]		541,200,000	[3]
Options exercisable - Intrinsic Value																																													127,800,000	[3]		460,300,000	[3]
Restricted Stock Unit Activity [Abstract]
Beginning outstanding balance									0		0																		4,261,000		1,701,000								383,000		0
Awarded									558,000		642,000																		3,333,000		3,177,000
Released																													(984,000)		(422,000)								(382,000)		(480,000)
Forfeited									(3,000)		(4,000)																		(291,000)		(195,000)								(59,000)		(130,000)
Ending outstanding balance									555,000	0	638,000	0																	6,319,000		4,261,000	4,025,000		1,701,000					964,000		383,000	454,000		0
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Number of shares outstanding									555,000	0	638,000	0																	6,319,000		4,261,000	4,025,000		1,701,000					964,000		383,000	454,000		0
Number of shares vested and expected to vest																													4,978,000			3,083,000							801,000			369,000
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life																													1.7			1.91							1.3			1.44
Vested and expected to vest weighted average remaining contractual life																													1.52			1.69							1.21			1.34
Outstanding intrinsic value																													200,500,000	[4]		172,400,000	[4]						30,600,000	[5]		19,400,000	[5]
Vested and expected to vest intrinsic value																													157,800,000	[4]		132,000,000	[4]						25,300,000	[5]		15,800,000	[5]
Performance Share Activity 2009 Program [Abstract]
Beginning outstanding balance									0		0																		4,261,000		1,701,000								383,000		0
Awarded									558,000		642,000																		3,333,000		3,177,000
Forfeited									(3,000)		(4,000)																		(291,000)		(195,000)								(59,000)		(130,000)
Ending outstanding balance									555,000	0	638,000	0																	6,319,000		4,261,000	4,025,000		1,701,000					964,000		383,000	454,000		0
Performance Share Activity Prior Years Programs [Abstract]
Beginning outstanding balance									0		0																		4,261,000		1,701,000								383,000		0
Achieved																																							1,022,000		993,000
Released																													(984,000)		(422,000)								(382,000)		(480,000)
Forfeited									(3,000)		(4,000)																		(291,000)		(195,000)								(59,000)		(130,000)
Ending outstanding balance									555,000	0	638,000	0																	6,319,000		4,261,000	4,025,000		1,701,000					964,000		383,000	454,000		0
Total Stock-based Compensation Costs [Abstract]
Cost of revenue-services and support													437,000	[2]	1,189,000	[2]	1,595,000	[1]	2,968,000	[1]	190,000	[2]	230,000	[2]	527,000	[1]	483,000	[1]
Research and development													11,922,000	[2]	15,612,000	[2]	35,317,000	[1]	43,382,000	[1]	6,338,000	[2]	6,377,000	[2]	21,271,000	[1]	16,380,000	[1]
Sales and marketing													9,100,000	[2]	10,576,000	[2]	27,681,000	[1]	31,701,000	[1]	4,730,000	[2]	5,370,000	[2]	14,565,000	[1]	15,558,000	[1]
General and administrative													4,938,000	[2]	6,113,000	[2]	19,220,000	[1]	18,841,000	[1]	2,087,000	[2]	2,793,000	[2]	6,962,000	[1]	10,368,000	[1]
Total													26,397,000	[2]	33,490,000	[2]	83,813,000	[1]	96,892,000	[1]	13,345,000	[2]	14,770,000	[2]	43,325,000	[1]	42,789,000	[1]
Stock Based Compensation Numeric [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested stock based awards, will be recognized in 2.5 years			225,400,000
Period over which unrecognized compensation costs will be recognized			2.5
Cash Recoveries of Fringe Benefit Tax, India	100,000	2,100,000	900,000	2,100,000
Actual shares achieved for the 2008 Program																																																				1,000,000
Actual percentage achieved for the 2008 Program																																																				1.24
Percentage vesting on the later of the date of certification of achievement or the first anniversary date of the grant																																																			0.25	0.25
Percentage vesting evenly on following three annual anniversary dates of the grant, contingent upon the recipient's continued service to Adobe																																																			0.75	0.75
Maximum percentage of target shares able to receive																																																			1.15	2
Weighted Average Fair Value of Shares, ESPP																																					5.4	9.03
Shares Purchased, ESPP																																					3,200,000	2,400,000
Average shares Purchase Price, ESPP																																					19.04	30.4
Shares Purchased Intrinsic Value, ESPP																																					21,700,000	25,000,000
Closing market values																													31.73			42.83							31.73			42.83			31.73			42.83
[1]For the nine months ended August 28, 2009 and August 29, 2008, we recorded $0.9 million and $2.1 million, respectively, associated with cash recoveries of fringe benefit tax from employees in India
[2]For the three months ended August 28, 2009 and August 29, 2008, we recorded $0.1 million and $2.1 million, respectively, associated with cash recoveries of fringe benefit tax from employees in India.
[3]The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value as of the end of the fiscal period and the exercise price of the shares. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of August 28, 2009 and August 29, 2008 were $31.73 and $42.83, respectively.
[4]The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of August 28, 2009 and August 29, 2008 were $31.73 and $42.83, respectively
[5]The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of August 28, 2009 and August 29, 2008 were $31.73 and $42.83, respectively.

Employee Benefit Plan (Details)

Employee Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $)
	Aug. 28, 2009	Nov. 28, 2008
Employee Benefit Plan Numeric [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets, Noncurrent	$8,524,000	$7,560,000
Deferred Compensation Liability, Noncurrent	8,524,000	7,560,000
Total Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items
Employee Benefit Plan Numeric [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets, Noncurrent	8,524,000	7,560,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Employee Benefit Plan Numeric [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets, Noncurrent	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Employee Benefit Plan Numeric [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets, Noncurrent	770,000	704,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Employee Benefit Plan Numeric [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets, Noncurrent	$7,754,000	$6,856,000

Restructuring Charges (Details)

Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $)
	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	3 Months Ended May. 29, 2009	3 Months Ended Feb. 27, 2009	3 Months Ended Nov. 28, 2008	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Cost of Closing Redundant Facilities Adobe	Nov. 28, 2008 Cost of Closing Redundant Facilities Adobe	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Cost of Closing Redundant Facilities Macromedia	Nov. 28, 2008 Cost of Closing Redundant Facilities Macromedia	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Termination Benefits Adobe	Nov. 28, 2008 Termination Benefits Adobe	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Other Restructuring Charges Macromedia	Nov. 28, 2008 Other Restructuring Charges Macromedia	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Adobe	Nov. 28, 2008 Adobe	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009 Macromedia	12 Months Ended Nov. 30, 2007 Macromedia	Nov. 28, 2008 Macromedia
Restructuring Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve - Adobe						$0				$28,759,000				$28,759,000
Restructuring Reserve - Macromedia								12,168,000				977,000				13,145,000
Costs Incurred						8,514,000				6,722,000				15,236,000
Cash Payments				400,000		(4,488,000)		(3,986,000)		(34,042,000)		(879,000)		(38,530,000)		(4,865,000)
Other adjustments						613,000		(1,255,000)		174,000		(80,000)		787,000		(1,335,000)
Total Costs Incurred to Date						9,127,000		41,060,000		36,102,000		2,277,000		45,229,000		43,337,000
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred						9,601,000		41,060,000		36,121,000		2,277,000		45,722,000		43,337,000
Restructuring Charges Numeric [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges Related to Termination Benefits				29,200,000
Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits				400,000		(4,488,000)		(3,986,000)		(34,042,000)		(879,000)		(38,530,000)		(4,865,000)
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities			8,500,000
Estimated sublease income, Net of fair value			4,400,000
Charges for termination benefits for the elimination	400,000	3,000,000	3,400,000
Accrued restructuring, current														3,300,000		5,000,000		6,900,000
Accrued restructuring, non-current														3,000,000		1,900,000		6,200,000
Accrued restructuring charges														6,300,000		6,900,000		13,100,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments														500,000
Costs for termination benefits																	27,000,000
Costs for contract terminations																	3,200,000
Accrual for a leased facility included in the purchase price of Macromedia as an assumed liability					(1,700,000)
Adjustments recorded as an increase to restructuring charges					400,000
Change to previous estimates, Other Adjustments					($1,300,000)
Expected reductions in full time positions		57	100	560
Positions eliminated		48	43	460
Research & development and sales facilities, area vacated			89,000
Credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate			0.06

Equity (Details)

Equity (Details) (USD $)
Share data in Millions	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008
Stock Repurchase Program I
Shareholders' Equity Numeric [Abstract]
Structured Repurchase Prepayments	$350,000,000	$325,000,000
Repurchased Shares	9.9	19
Repurchased Shares, Price	25.31	37.12
Up-front payments remaining in treasury stock	233,900,000	41,000,000
Stock Repurchase Program I | Open Market Transactions
Shareholders' Equity Numeric [Abstract]
Repurchased Shares		0.8
Repurchased Shares, Price		39.19
Stock Repurchase Program I I
Shareholders' Equity Numeric [Abstract]
Structured Repurchase Prepayments	$1,900,000,000	$1,000,000,000
Repurchased Shares		31.9
Repurchased Shares, Price		37.15
Share Authorization	50
Stock Repurchase Program I I | Open Market Transactions
Shareholders' Equity Numeric [Abstract]
Repurchased Shares		0.5
Repurchased Shares, Price		39.79

Comprehensive Income (Details)

Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008	Nov. 28, 2008
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes [Abstract]
Net income	$136,045	$191,608	$418,551	$625,897
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	278	(1,954)	1,856	(11,158)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities recognized during the period	(2,449)	(44)	(5,026)	157
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments	(329)	10,494	(14,516)	10,776
Reclassification adjustment for gains on derivative instruments recognized during the period	(749)	0	(27,138)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,333)	(6,358)	9,330	(4,284)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,582)	2,138	(35,494)	(4,509)
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes	130,463	193,746	383,057	621,388
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities			12,844		16,062
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities			(107)		(155)
Total net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities			12,737		15,907
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments			96		41,750
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments			8,895		(435)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes			$21,728		$57,222

Net Income Per Share (Details)

Net Income Per Share (Details) (USD $)
	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008
Net Income Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$136,045,000	$191,608,000	$418,551,000	$625,897,000
Shares used to compute basic net income per share	525,911,000	531,060,000	528,015,000	542,624,000
Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards	1,940,000	1,063,000	1,696,000	991,000
Stock options	3,958,000	9,188,000	3,135,000	9,124,000
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share	531,809,000	541,311,000	532,846,000	552,739,000
Basic net income per share	0.26	0.36	0.79	1.15
Diluted net income per share	0.26	0.35	0.79	1.13
Net Income Per Share Numeric [Abstract]
Common stock with exercise prices greater than average fair market value	24,500,000	14,400,000	30,600,000	15,400,000
Average fair market value	30.4	42.06	24.99	39.21

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	Nov. 28, 2008
Commitments and Contingencies Numeric [Abstract]
Unamortized Portion, Residual Value Guarantee Under Other Long-term Liabilities and Prepaid Rent	1.5	2.6
Standby letter of credit to secure a lower interest rate and reduce the number of covenants	16.5
East and West Towers
Commitments and Contingencies Numeric [Abstract]
Lease Receivable Purchased	126.8
Option to Purchase Buildings	143.2
Residual Value Guarantees	126.8
Residual Value Gurarantee Under Other Long Term Liabilities	5.2
Almaden Tower
Commitments and Contingencies Numeric [Abstract]
Lease Receivable Purchased	80.4
Option to Purchase Buildings	103.6
Residual Value Guarantees	89.4
Residual Value Gurarantee Under Other Long Term Liabilities	$3

Credit Agreement (Details)

Credit Agreement (Details) (USD $)
	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	Nov. 28, 2008	Aug. 13, 2007
Credit Agreement Numeric [Abstract]
Option to request an additional credit in commitments			$500,000,000
Maximum aggregate, credit facility			1,500,000,000
Interest rates
From	0.002
To	0.00475
Commitment fees rate
From	0.0005
To	0.0015
Amount outstanding, credit facility	350,000,000	350,000,000
From
Credit Agreement Numeric [Abstract]
Total senior unsecured revolving credit facility			500,000,000
To
Credit Agreement Numeric [Abstract]
Total senior unsecured revolving credit facility			$1,000,000,000

Non Operating Income (Expense)

Non Operating Income (Expense) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008	9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009	9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest income	$7,616	$14,407	$28,655	$45,110
Foreign exchange losses	(3,545)	(5,967)	(9,621)	(11,901)
Realized gains on fixed income investment	2,449	85	5,027	1,184
Realized losses on fixed income investment	0	(41)	(1)	(1,340)
Other, net	147	854	693	1,725
Interest and other income, net	6,667	9,338	24,753	34,778
Interest expense	(460)	(2,390)	(1,872)	(8,027)
Realized investment gains	0	2,861	52	18,298
Unrealized investment gains	2,019	2,882	3,396	7,840
Realized investment losses	(1,362)	(353)	(3,347)	(989)
Unrealized investment losses	(50)	(3,293)	(18,545)	(4,814)
Investment gains (losses), net	607	2,097	(18,444)	20,335
Total non-operating income (expense), net	$6,814	$9,045	$4,437	$47,086

Segments (Details)

Segments (Details) (USD $)
	3 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009		3 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008		9 Months Ended Aug. 28, 2009		9 Months Ended Aug. 29, 2008
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	$697,507,000		$887,257,000		$2,188,570,000		$2,664,588,000
Cost of revenue	65,047,000		110,851,000		214,408,000		276,192,000
Gross profit	632,460,000		776,406,000		1,974,162,000		2,388,396,000
Total Reporting Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	697,507,000		887,257,000		2,188,570,000		2,664,588,000
Cost of revenue	65,047,000		110,851,000		214,408,000		276,192,000
Gross profit	632,460,000		776,406,000		1,974,162,000		2,388,396,000
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	0.91		0.88		0.9		0.9
Creative Solutions
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	400,360,000		493,615,000		1,272,837,000		1,564,334,000
Cost of revenue	34,903,000		53,716,000		117,225,000		124,024,000
Gross profit	365,457,000		439,899,000		1,155,612,000		1,440,310,000
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	0.91		0.89		0.91		0.92
Knowledge Worker
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	154,517,000		217,988,000		473,670,000		611,925,000
Cost of revenue	9,870,000		15,762,000		30,088,000		39,475,000
Gross profit	144,647,000		202,226,000		443,582,000		572,450,000
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	0.94		0.93		0.94		0.94
Enterprise
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	55,488,000		65,491,000		173,039,000		174,011,000
Cost of revenue	10,957,000		20,727,000		36,175,000		56,308,000
Gross profit	44,531,000		44,764,000		136,864,000		117,703,000
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	0.8		0.68		0.79		0.68
Platform
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	44,935,000	[2]	59,077,000	[2]	134,053,000	[1]	155,037,000	[1]
Cost of revenue	4,946,000	[2]	14,137,000	[2]	16,420,000	[1]	35,347,000	[1]
Gross profit	39,989,000	[2]	44,940,000	[2]	117,633,000	[1]	119,690,000	[1]
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	0.89	[2]	0.76	[2]	0.88	[1]	0.77	[1]
Segment Numeric [Abstract]
Revenue from mobile client products	8,400,000		27,500,000		42,900,000		64,900,000
Revenue from mobile client products as a % of Platform Revenue	0.19		0.47		0.32		0.42
Print And Publishing
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	42,207,000		51,086,000		134,971,000		159,281,000
Cost of revenue	4,371,000		6,509,000		14,500,000		21,038,000
Gross profit	$37,836,000		$44,577,000		$120,471,000		$138,243,000
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	0.9		0.87		0.89		0.87
[1]Platform revenue includes revenue related to our Mobile client products of $42.9 million and $64.9 million for the nine months ended August 28, 2009 and August 29, 2008, respectively, or 32% and 42% of Platform revenues, respectively.
[2]Platform revenue includes revenue related to our Mobile client products of $8.4 million and $27.5 million for the three months ended August 28, 2009 and August 29, 2008, respectively, or 19% and 47% of Platform revenues, respectively.

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
	Sep. 22, 2009	Sep. 15, 2009
Subsequent Events Numeric [Abstract]
Expected purchase price of Omniture, Inc.		$1,800,000,000
Price per share to acquire Omniture		21.5
Additional funds borrowed, credit facility	$650,000,000