Adobe (ADBE) 10-Q 29 Jun 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	Jun. 24, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ADOBE SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	796,343
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 3, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-02
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		498,290,892

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2016	Nov. 27, 2015	[1]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 886,379	$ 876,560
Short-term investments	3,432,029	3,111,524
Trade receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $5,723 and $7,293, respectively	666,736	672,006
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	253,420	161,802
Total current assets	5,238,564	4,821,892
Property and equipment, net	796,077	787,421
Goodwill	5,444,556	5,366,881
Purchased and other intangibles, net	494,193	510,007
Investment in lease receivable	80,439	80,439
Other assets	162,954	159,832
Total assets	12,216,783	11,726,472
Current liabilities:
Trade payables	75,582	93,307
Accrued expenses	661,013	679,884
Income taxes payable	15,774	6,165
Deferred revenue	1,633,221	1,434,200
Total current liabilities	2,385,590	2,213,556
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	1,918,389	1,907,231
Deferred revenue	48,411	51,094
Income taxes payable	273,221	256,129
Deferred income taxes	245,611	208,209
Other liabilities	96,950	88,673
Total liabilities	4,968,172	4,724,892
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; 498,972 and 497,809 shares outstanding, respectively	61	61
Additional paid-in-capital	4,428,270	4,184,883
Retained earnings	7,444,115	7,253,431
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(133,047)	(169,080)
Treasury stock, at cost (101,862 and 103,025 shares, respectively), net of reissuances	(4,490,788)	(4,267,715)
Total stockholders’ equity	7,248,611	7,001,580
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 12,216,783	$ 11,726,472
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 27, 2015 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2016	Nov. 27, 2015
Current assets:
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 5,723	$ 7,293
Stockholders' equity:
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	498,972	497,809
Treasury stock, shares	101,862	103,025

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Revenue:
Subscription	$ 1,083,708	$ 773,963	$ 2,153,958	$ 1,487,405
Product	196,500	274,538	397,612	565,312
Services and support	118,501	113,657	230,474	218,622
Total revenue	1,398,709	1,162,158	2,782,044	2,271,339
Cost of revenue:
Subscription	115,399	103,694	222,674	199,221
Product	15,756	21,467	36,055	41,170
Services and support	70,924	60,012	141,922	111,580
Total cost of revenue	202,079	185,173	400,651	351,971
Gross profit	1,196,630	976,985	2,381,393	1,919,368
Operating expenses:
Research and development	232,484	208,047	469,688	423,556
Sales and marketing	462,789	426,998	937,680	819,739
General and administrative	138,596	130,208	285,531	275,289
Restructuring and other charges	(466)	34	(885)	1,789
Amortization of purchased intangibles	18,988	18,081	37,382	32,353
Total operating expenses	852,391	783,368	1,729,396	1,552,726
Operating income	344,239	193,617	651,997	366,642
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest and other income (expense), net	6,083	3,739	10,270	7,077
Interest expense	(17,174)	(16,605)	(35,643)	(31,150)
Investment gains (losses), net	(3,318)	223	(4,487)	1,653
Total non-operating income (expense), net	(14,409)	(12,643)	(29,860)	(22,420)
Income before income taxes	329,830	180,974	622,137	344,222
Provision for income taxes	85,756	33,481	123,756	111,841
Net income	$ 244,074	$ 147,493	$ 498,381	$ 232,381
Basic net income per share	$ 0.49	$ 0.30	$ 1	$ 0.47
Shares used to compute basic net income per share	499,974	499,290	499,534	499,022
Diluted net income per share	$ 0.48	$ 0.29	$ 0.99	$ 0.46
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	504,725	505,582	505,666	507,061

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016		May 29, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 244,074	$ 147,493	$ 498,381		$ 232,381
Available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gains / losses on available-for-sale securities	20,250	876	18,623		59
Reclassification adjustment for recognized gains / losses on available-for-sale securities	(1,070)	(633)	(1,114)	[1]	(1,560)
Net increase (decrease) from available-for-sale securities	19,180	243	17,509		(1,501)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments	(2,433)	8,144	(4,144)		20,354
Reclassification adjustment for recognized gains / losses on derivative instruments	(3,373)	(21,953)	(6,308)	[2]	(45,580)
Net increase (decrease) from derivatives designated as hedging instruments	(5,806)	(13,809)	(10,452)		(25,226)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,259	(12,096)	28,976		(94,652)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	18,633	(25,662)	36,033		(121,379)
Total comprehensive income, net of taxes	$ 262,707	$ 121,831	$ 534,414		$ 111,002
[1]	Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively.

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016		May 29, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 498,381		$ 232,381
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	165,661		165,564
Stock-based compensation	177,879		168,860
Deferred income taxes	50,853		(25,431)
Unrealized losses (gains) on investments, net	5,387		(9,963)
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation	65,286		44,721
Excess Tax Benefit from stock-based compensation	(65,289)		(44,739)
Other non-cash items	(875)		(702)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and assumed liabilities:
Trade receivables, net	8,622		91,267
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(103,044)		(27,307)
Trade payables	(18,723)		(13,763)
Accrued expenses	(14,490)		(51,199)
Income taxes payable	24,872		60,994
Deferred revenue	191,722		63,816
Net cash provided by operating activities	986,242		654,499
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments	(1,126,282)		(679,378)
Maturities of short-term investments	366,442		174,139
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments	450,187		661,182
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(48,427)		(805,979)
Purchases of property and equipment	(99,959)		(71,276)
Purchases of long-term investments and other assets	(52,563)		(17,954)
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments	255		1,986
Net cash used for investing activities	(510,347)		(737,280)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of treasury stock	(375,000)		(400,000)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock	52,285		71,169
Cost of issuance of treasury stock	(207,833)		(161,955)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	65,289		44,739
Proceeds from debt issuance	0		989,280
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations	(21)		(602,189)
Debt issuance costs	0		(7,871)
Net cash used for financing activities	(465,280)		(66,827)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(796)		(11,645)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	9,819		(161,253)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	876,560	[1]	1,117,400
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	886,379		956,147
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	33,943		20,208
Cash paid for interest	33,946		23,806
Non-cash investing activities:
Issuance of common stock and stock awards assumed in business acquisitions	$ 0		$ 677
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 27, 2015 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Basis of Presentation and Summa

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND 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 management’s 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 November 27, 2015 on file with the SEC (our “Annual Report”). Fiscal Year Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week year that ends on the Friday closest to November 30. Our financial results for the six months ended June 3, 2016 benefited from an extra week in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 due to our 52/53 week financial calendar whereby fiscal 2016 is a 53-week year compared with fiscal 2015 which was a 52-week year. Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Significant Accounting Policies There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, requiring an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of the new revenue standard for periods beginning after December 15, 2016 to December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted but not earlier than the original effective date. Accordingly, the updated standard is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We have not yet selected a transition method and we are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. On February 24, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, requiring lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with the exception of short-term leases. For lessees, leases will continue to be classified as either operating or finance leases in the income statement. Lessor accounting is similar to the current model but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model. Lessors will continue to classify leases as operating, direct financing or sales-type leases. The effective date of the new standard for public companies is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and requires application of the new guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The updated standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies various aspects related to the accounting and presentation of share-based payments. The amendments require entities to record all tax effects related to share-based payments at settlement or expiration through the income statement and the windfall tax benefit to be recorded when it arises, subject to normal valuation allowance considerations. All tax-related cash flows resulting from share-based payments are required to be reported as operating activities in the statement of cash flows. The updates relating to the income tax effects of the share-based payments including the cash flow presentation must be adopted either prospectively or retrospectively. Further, the amendments allow the entities to make an accounting policy election to either estimate forfeitures or recognize forfeitures as they occur. If an election is made, the change to recognize forfeitures as they occur must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening retained earnings. The effective date of the new standard for public companies is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The updated standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. With the exception of the new standards discussed above, there have been no other recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the six months ended June 3, 2016 , as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 27, 2015 , that are of significance or potential significance to us.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS	ACQUISITIONS We completed an immaterial acquisition during the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 . On January 27, 2015 , we completed our acquisition of privately held Fotolia, a leading marketplace for royalty-free photos, images, graphics and HD videos. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we began integrating Fotolia into our Digital Media reportable segment. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total final purchase price was allocated to Fotolia's net tangible and intangible assets based upon their estimated fair values as of January 27, 2015 . The total final purchase price for Fotolia was $807.5 million of which $745.1 million was allocated to goodwill that was non-deductible for tax purposes, $204.4 million to identifiable intangible assets and $142.0 million to net liabilities assumed. Pro forma information has not been presented for these acquisitions as the impact to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements was not material.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Shor

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS	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.” In general, these investments are free of trading restrictions. 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 in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses are recognized when realized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. When we have determined that an other-than-temporary decline in fair value has occurred, the amount of the decline that is related to a credit loss is recognized in income. Gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of June 3, 2016 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Current assets: Cash $ 283,680 $ — $ — $ 283,680 Cash equivalents: Corporate bonds and commercial paper 10,997 — — 10,997 Money market mutual funds 576,242 — — 576,242 Time deposits 15,460 — — 15,460 Total cash equivalents 602,699 — — 602,699 Total cash and cash equivalents 886,379 — — 886,379 Short-term fixed income securities: Asset-backed securities 97,655 290 (3 ) 97,942 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 2,111,343 12,609 (881 ) 2,123,071 Foreign government securities 1,277 4 — 1,281 Municipal securities 140,958 165 (49 ) 141,074 U.S. agency securities 58,107 87 — 58,194 U.S. Treasury securities 1,009,734 893 (160 ) 1,010,467 Total short-term investments 3,419,074 14,048 (1,093 ) 3,432,029 Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 4,305,453 $ 14,048 $ (1,093 ) $ 4,318,408 Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of November 27, 2015 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Current assets: Cash $ 352,371 $ — $ — $ 352,371 Cash equivalents: Money market mutual funds 482,479 — — 482,479 Municipal securities 1,850 — (1 ) 1,849 Time deposits 13,461 — — 13,461 U.S. Treasury securities 26,400 — — 26,400 Total cash equivalents 524,190 — (1 ) 524,189 Total cash and cash equivalents 876,561 — (1 ) 876,560 Short-term fixed income securities: Asset-backed securities 83,449 11 (146 ) 83,314 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 1,890,253 2,273 (5,612 ) 1,886,914 Foreign government securities 1,276 — (8 ) 1,268 Municipal securities 137,280 101 (49 ) 137,332 U.S. agency securities 130,397 85 (14 ) 130,468 U.S. Treasury securities 873,400 101 (1,273 ) 872,228 Total short-term investments 3,116,055 2,571 (7,102 ) 3,111,524 Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 3,992,616 $ 2,571 $ (7,103 ) $ 3,988,084 See Note 4 for further information regarding the fair value of our financial instruments. The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 (in thousands): 2016 2015 Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Corporate bonds and commercial paper $ 249,383 $ (608 ) $ 1,112,883 $ (5,377 ) Asset-backed securities 8,090 (3 ) 60,057 (147 ) Municipal securities 59,541 (45 ) 35,594 (50 ) Foreign government securities — — 1,268 (8 ) U.S. Treasury and agency securities 305,013 (160 ) 820,570 (1,287 ) Total $ 622,027 $ (816 ) $ 2,030,372 $ (6,869 ) There were 245 securities and 914 securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months at June 3, 2016 and at November 27, 2015 , respectively. The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 (in thousands): 2016 2015 Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Corporate bonds and commercial paper $ 51,656 $ (273 ) $ 30,218 $ (233 ) Municipal securities 1,185 (4 ) 1,300 (1 ) Total $ 52,841 $ (277 ) $ 31,518 $ (234 ) There were 37 securities and 15 securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months at June 3, 2016 and at November 27, 2015 , respectively. The following table summarizes the cost and estimated fair value of short-term fixed income securities classified as short-term investments based on stated effective maturities as of June 3, 2016 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Due within one year $ 1,075,024 $ 1,075,472 Due between one and two years 1,228,003 1,230,460 Due between two and three years 725,076 729,900 Due after three years 390,971 396,197 Total $ 3,419,074 $ 3,432,029 We review our debt and marketable equity securities classified as short-term investments on a regular basis to evaluate whether or not any security has experienced an other-than-temporary decline in fair value. We consider factors such as the length of time and extent to which the market value has been less than the cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the investment before recovery of the investment’s amortized cost basis. If we believe that an other-than-temporary decline exists in one of these securities, we write down these investments to fair value. For debt securities, the portion of the write-down related to credit loss would be recorded to interest and other income, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Any portion not related to credit loss would be recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income, which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For equity securities, the write-down would be recorded to investment gains (losses), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. During the six months ended June 3, 2016 , we did not consider any of our investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. There have been no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the six months ended June 3, 2016 . The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at June 3, 2016 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents: Corporate bonds and commercial paper $ 10,997 $ — $ 10,997 $ — Money market mutual funds 576,242 576,242 — — Time deposits 15,460 15,460 — — Short-term investments: Asset-backed securities 97,942 — 97,942 — Corporate bonds and commercial paper 2,123,071 — 2,123,071 — Foreign government securities 1,281 — 1,281 — Municipal securities 141,074 — 141,074 — U.S. agency securities 58,194 — 58,194 — U.S. Treasury securities 1,010,467 — 1,010,467 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Foreign currency derivatives 8,214 — 8,214 — Other assets: Deferred compensation plan assets 39,301 1,095 38,206 — Interest rate swap derivatives 30,201 — 30,201 — Total assets $ 4,112,444 $ 592,797 $ 3,519,647 $ — Liabilities: Accrued expenses: Foreign currency derivatives $ 2,511 $ — $ 2,511 $ — Total liabilities $ 2,511 $ — $ 2,511 $ — The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at November 27, 2015 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents: Money market mutual funds $ 482,479 $ 482,479 $ — $ — Municipal securities 1,849 — 1,849 — Time deposits 13,461 13,461 — — U.S. Treasury securities 26,400 — 26,400 — Short-term investments: Asset-backed securities 83,314 — 83,314 — Corporate bonds and commercial paper 1,886,914 — 1,886,914 — Foreign government securities 1,268 — 1,268 — Municipal securities 137,332 — 137,332 — U.S. agency securities 130,468 — 130,468 — U.S. Treasury securities 872,228 — 872,228 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Foreign currency derivatives 19,126 — 19,126 — Other assets: Deferred compensation plan assets 32,063 971 31,092 — Interest rate swap derivatives 19,821 — 19,821 — Total assets $ 3,706,723 $ 496,911 $ 3,209,812 $ — Liabilities: Accrued expenses: Foreign currency derivatives $ 2,154 $ — $ 2,154 $ — Total liabilities $ 2,154 $ — $ 2,154 $ — See Note 3 for further information regarding the fair value of our financial instruments. Our fixed income available-for-sale securities consist of high quality, investment grade securities from diverse issuers with a minimum credit rating of BBB- and a weighted average credit rating of AA-. We value these securities based on pricing from pricing vendors who may use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 inputs) or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2 inputs) in determining fair value. However, we classify all of our fixed income available-for-sale securities as having Level 2 inputs. The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of our financial instruments and derivatives having Level 2 inputs were derived from non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, quoted market prices for similar instruments, or pricing models such as discounted cash flow techniques. Our procedures include controls to ensure that appropriate fair values are recorded such as comparing prices obtained from multiple independent sources. Our deferred compensation plan assets consist of prime money market funds and mutual funds. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis We also have direct investments in privately held companies accounted for under the cost method, which are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment. If we determine that an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, we write down the investment to its fair value. We estimate fair value of our cost method investments considering available information such as pricing in recent rounds of financing, current cash positions, earnings and cash flow forecasts, recent operational performance and any other readily available market data. For the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 , we determined there was an immaterial other-than-temporary impairment on certain of our cost method investments and wrote down the investments to fair value. For the three and six months ended May 29, 2015 , we determined there were no other-than-temporary impairments on our cost method investments. As of June 3, 2016 , the carrying value of our lease receivables approximated fair value, based on Level 2 valuation inputs which include Treasury rates, London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) interest rates and applicable credit spreads. See Note 11 for further details regarding our investment in lease receivable. The fair value of our senior notes was $2.03 billion as of June 3, 2016 , based on observable market prices in less active markets and categorized as Level 2. See Note 12 for further details regarding our debt.

Derivatives and Hedging Activit

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Hedge Accounting and Hedging Programs We recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and measure them at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. We evaluate hedge effectiveness at the inception of the hedge prospectively as well as retrospectively, and record any ineffective portion of the hedging instruments in interest and other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The time value of purchased contracts is recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The bank counterparties to these contracts expose us to credit-related losses in the event of their nonperformance which are largely mitigated with collateral security agreements that provide for collateral to be received or posted when the net fair value of certain financial instruments fluctuates from contractually established thresholds. In addition, the Company enters into master netting arrangements which have the ability to further limit credit-related losses with the same counterparty by permitting net settlement of transactions. Our hedging policy also establishes maximum limits for each counterparty to mitigate any concentration of risk. Balance Sheet Hedging—Hedges of Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities We hedge our net recognized foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities with foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the risk that the value of these assets and liabilities will be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. These contracts hedge assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies and are carried at fair value with changes in the fair value recorded to interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These contracts do not subject us to material balance sheet risk due to exchange rate movements because gains and losses on these derivatives are intended to offset gains and losses on the assets and liabilities being hedged. Cash Flow Hedging—Hedges of Forecasted Foreign Currency Revenue and Interest Rate Risk In countries outside the United States, we transact business in U.S. Dollars and in various other currencies. We may use foreign exchange option contracts or forward contracts to hedge certain cash flow exposures resulting from changes in these foreign currency exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts, carried at fair value, have maturities of up to twelve months . We enter into these foreign exchange contracts to hedge a portion of our forecasted foreign currency denominated revenue in the normal course of business and accordingly, they are not speculative in nature. To receive hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedge, and the hedges must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. We record changes in the intrinsic value of these cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, until the forecasted transaction occurs. When the forecasted transaction occurs, we reclassify the related gain or loss on the cash flow hedge to revenue. In the event the underlying forecasted transaction does not occur, or it becomes probable that it will not occur, we reclassify the gain or loss on the related cash flow hedge from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income at that time. If we do not elect hedge accounting, or the contract does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the changes in fair value from period to period are recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. In December 2014, prior to issuing new long-term fixed rate debt, we entered into an interest rate lock agreement on a notional amount of $600 million to hedge against the variability of future interest payments due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. This instrument was designated as a cash flow hedge. Upon issuance of our $1 billion of 3.25% senior notes due February 1, 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) in January 2015, we terminated the instrument and incurred a loss of $16.2 million . This loss is recorded in the stockholders’ equity section in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in accumulated other comprehensive income and will be reclassified to interest expense over a ten -year term consistent with the impact of the hedged item. See Note 12 for further details regarding our debt. Fair Value Hedging - Hedges of Interest Rate Risk During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we entered into interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges related to our $900 million of 4.75% fixed interest rate senior notes due February 1, 2020 (the “2020 Notes”). In effect, the interest rate swaps convert the fixed interest rate on our 2020 Notes to a floating interest rate based on LIBOR. Under the terms of the swaps, we will pay monthly interest at the one-month LIBOR interest rate plus a fixed number of basis points on the $900 million notional amount through February 1, 2020. In exchange, we will receive 4.75% fixed rate interest from the swap counterparties. See Note 12 for further details regarding our debt. The interest rate swaps are accounted for as fair value hedges and substantially offset the changes in fair value of the hedged portion of the underlying debt that are attributable to the changes in market risk. Therefore, the gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are included in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. The fair value of the interest rate swaps is reflected as either an asset or liability in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Fair Value Asset Derivatives Fair Value Liability Derivatives Fair Value Asset Derivatives Fair Value Liability Derivatives Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange option contracts (1) (3) $ 7,324 $ — $ 16,979 $ — Interest rate swap (2) 30,201 — 19,821 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange forward contracts (1) 890 2,511 2,147 2,154 Total derivatives $ 38,415 $ 2,511 $ 38,947 $ 2,154 _________________________________________ (1) Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses for asset derivatives and liability derivatives, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (2) Included in other assets or other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months. The effect of foreign currency derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 was as follows (in thousands): Three Months Six Months Foreign Foreign Foreign Foreign Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax (1) $ (2,433 ) $ — $ (4,144 ) $ — Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, net of tax (2) $ 3,609 $ — $ 6,828 $ — Net gain (loss) recognized in income (3) $ (6,369 ) $ — $ (11,509 ) $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Net gain (loss) recognized in income (4) $ — $ (1,739 ) $ — $ (2,704 ) The effect of foreign currency derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended May 29, 2015 was as follows (in thousands): Three Months Six Months Foreign Foreign Foreign Foreign Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax (1) $ 8,144 $ — $ 30,383 $ — Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, net of tax (2) $ 22,209 $ — $ 45,922 $ — Net gain (loss) recognized in income (3) $ (4,206 ) $ — $ (7,140 ) $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Net gain (loss) recognized in income (4) $ — $ 2,005 $ — $ 4,075 _________________________________________ (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 (expense), net. (4) Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Goodwill and Purchased and Othe

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND PURCHASED AND OTHER INTANGIBLES	GOODWILL AND PURCHASED AND OTHER INTANGIBLES Goodwill as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 was $5.44 billion and $5.37 billion , respectively. The increase was due to foreign currency translation adjustments and an immaterial acquisition during the six months ended June 3, 2016 . During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, we completed our annual goodwill impairment test associated with our reporting units and determined there was no impairment of goodwill. Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Purchased technology $ 190,898 $ (106,090 ) $ 84,808 $ 199,053 $ (104,704 ) $ 94,349 Customer contracts and relationships $ 554,883 $ (244,073 ) $ 310,810 $ 506,639 $ (204,578 ) $ 302,061 Trademarks 81,389 (46,677 ) 34,712 81,219 (41,175 ) 40,044 Acquired rights to use technology 145,384 (110,637 ) 34,747 144,202 (100,278 ) 43,924 Localization 802 (492 ) 310 1,500 (358 ) 1,142 Other intangibles 41,090 (12,284 ) 28,806 36,280 (7,793 ) 28,487 Total other intangible assets $ 823,548 $ (414,163 ) $ 409,385 $ 769,840 $ (354,182 ) $ 415,658 Purchased and other intangible assets, net $ 1,014,446 $ (520,253 ) $ 494,193 $ 968,893 $ (458,886 ) $ 510,007 Amortization expense related to purchased and other intangible assets was $37.8 million and $75.4 million for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 , respectively. Comparatively, amortization expense related to purchased and other intangible assets was $45.6 million and $85.2 million for the three and six months ended May 29, 2015 , respectively. Of these amounts $18.5 million and $37.4 million were included in cost of sales for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 , respectively and $27.3 million and $52.2 million for the three and six months ended May 29, 2015 , respectively. As of June 3, 2016 , we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Purchased Technology Other Intangible Assets Remainder of 2016 $ 15,027 $ 59,353 2017 24,707 104,278 2018 17,588 92,712 2019 11,413 65,824 2020 9,204 35,599 Thereafter 6,869 51,619 Total expected amortization expense $ 84,808 $ 409,385

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES	ACCRUED EXPENSES Accrued expenses as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 303,470 $ 312,776 Sales and marketing allowances 55,122 66,876 Accrued corporate marketing 49,882 38,512 Taxes payable 34,377 27,996 Royalties payable 23,096 23,334 Accrued interest expense 25,977 26,538 Other 169,089 183,852 Accrued expenses $ 661,013 $ 679,884 Other primarily includes general corporate accruals including accrued restructuring charges, and local and regional expenses. Other is also comprised of deferred rent related to office locations with rent escalations and foreign currency liability derivatives.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Summary of Restricted Stock Units Restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 3, 2016 and the fiscal year ended November 27, 2015 was as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Beginning outstanding balance 10,069 13,564 Awarded 3,626 4,012 Released (4,712 ) (6,561 ) Forfeited (466 ) (946 ) Ending outstanding balance 8,517 10,069 Information regarding restricted stock units outstanding at June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 is summarized below: Number of Shares (thousands) Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (*) (millions) 2016 Restricted stock units outstanding 8,517 1.37 $ 840.6 Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest 7,630 1.31 $ 741.3 2015 Restricted stock units outstanding 10,505 1.23 $ 830.8 Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest 9,405 1.16 $ 734.2 _________________________________________ (*) 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 June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were $98.70 and $79.09 , respectively. Summary of Performance Shares Our 2016, 2015 and 2014 Performance Share Programs aim to help focus key employees on building stockholder value, provide significant award potential for achieving outstanding Company performance and enhance the ability of the Company to attract and retain highly talented and competent individuals. The Executive Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approves the terms of each of our Performance Share Programs, including the award calculation methodology, under the terms of our 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. Shares may be earned based on the achievement of an objective relative total stockholder return measured over a three-year performance period. Performance share awards will be awarded and fully vest upon the Executive Compensation Committee's certification of the level of achievement following the three-year anniversary of each grant date. Program participants generally have the ability to receive up to 200% of the target number of shares originally granted. In the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Executive Compensation Committee approved the 2016 Performance Share Program, the terms of which are similar to prior year performance share programs as discussed above. In the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Executive Compensation Committee also certified the actual performance achievement of participants in the 2013 Performance Share Program. Actual performance resulted in participants achieving 198% of target or approximately 1.4 million shares. The shares granted and achieved under the 2013 Performance Share Program fully vested on the third-year anniversary of the grant on January 24, 2016, if not forfeited. As of June 3, 2016 , the shares awarded under our 2016, 2015 and 2014 Performance Share Programs are yet to be achieved. The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our Performance Share Programs for the six months ended June 3, 2016 and the fiscal year ended November 27, 2015 (in thousands): 2016 2015 Shares Granted Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive Shares Granted Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive Beginning outstanding balance 1,940 3,881 1,517 3,034 Achieved (1,373 ) (1,387 ) — — Awarded 1,206 (1) 1,053 671 1,342 Forfeited (117 ) (234 ) (248 ) (495 ) Ending outstanding balance 1,656 3,313 1,940 3,881 _________________________________________ (1) Included in the 1.2 million shares awarded during the six months ended June 3, 2016 were 0.7 million shares awarded for the final achievement of the 2013 Performance Share program. The remaining awarded shares were for the 2016 Performance Share Program. Summary of Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares There were no stock purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) during the three months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 . The expected life of the 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 six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows: 2016 2015 Expected life (in years) 0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 Volatility 27% - 29% 27% - 30% Risk free interest rate 0.49% - 1.06% 0.12% - 0.67% Employees purchased 0.7 million shares at an average price of $58.79 and 0.7 million shares at an average price of $50.31 for the six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 , respectively. The intrinsic value of shares purchased during the six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 was $23.7 million and $16.0 million , respectively. The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value on the date of purchase and the purchase price of the shares. Summary of Stock Options The Executive Compensation Committee of Adobe’s Board of Directors eliminated the use of stock option grants for all employees and the Board of Directors effective fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2014, respectively. As of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 , we had 0.9 million and 1.3 million stock options outstanding, respectively. Compensation Costs As of June 3, 2016 , there was $565.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested stock-based awards which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years. Total unrecognized compensation cost will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures. Total stock-based compensation costs included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Income Statement Classifications Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards Cost of revenue—subscription $ 413 $ 1,758 $ 371 $ 1,780 Cost of revenue—services and support 1,433 1,738 1,404 1,429 Research and development 3,751 25,408 3,639 25,292 Sales and marketing 4,463 27,969 4,630 28,255 General and administrative 1,214 17,205 1,133 17,191 Total $ 11,274 $ 74,078 $ 11,177 $ 73,947 Total stock-based compensation costs included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Income Statement Classifications Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards Cost of revenue—subscription $ 786 $ 3,561 $ 812 $ 3,309 Cost of revenue—services and support 2,866 3,633 2,620 3,286 Research and development 7,625 54,892 7,695 51,997 Sales and marketing 9,013 57,325 9,228 55,540 General and administrative 2,447 35,952 2,596 33,952 Total $ 22,737 $ 155,363 $ 22,951 $ 148,084

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Retained Earnings The changes in retained earnings for the six months ended June 3, 2016 were as follows (in thousands): Balance as of November 27, 2015 $ 7,253,431 Net income 498,381 Re-issuance of treasury stock (307,697 ) Balance as of June 3, 2016 $ 7,444,115 We account for treasury stock under the cost method. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price higher than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price lower than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital to the extent that there are treasury stock gains to offset the losses. If there are no treasury stock gains in additional paid-in-capital, the losses upon re-issuance of treasury stock are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and activity, net of related taxes, as of June 3, 2016 were as follows (in thousands): November 27, Increase / Decrease Reclassification Adjustments June 3, Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities $ 2,542 $ 13,022 $ (1,545 ) $ 14,019 Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities (7,095 ) 5,601 431 (1,063 ) Total net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities (4,553 ) 18,623 (1,114 ) (1) 12,956 Net unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments 2,915 (4,144 ) (6,308 ) (2) (7,537 ) Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments (167,442 ) 28,976 — (138,466 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes $ (169,080 ) $ 43,455 $ (7,422 ) $ (133,047 ) _________________________________________ (1) Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net. (2) Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively. The following table sets forth the taxes related to each component of other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 (in thousands): Three Months Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 Available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains / losses $ (51 ) $ (49 ) $ (22 ) $ (156 ) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments (1) — — — 6,147 Reclassification adjustments (1) (164 ) (157 ) (315 ) (210 ) Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments (164 ) (157 ) (315 ) 5,937 Foreign currency translation adjustments 711 (336 ) 1,345 (2,431 ) Total taxes, other comprehensive income $ 496 $ (542 ) $ 1,008 $ 3,350 _________________________________________ (1) Taxes related to derivative instruments other than the interest rate lock agreement were zero based on the tax jurisdiction where these derivative instruments were executed. Stock Repurchase Program To facilitate our stock repurchase program, designed to return value to our stockholders and minimize dilution from stock issuances, we may repurchase shares in the open market or enter into structured repurchase agreements with third parties. In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program granting the Company authority to repurchase up to $2 billion in common stock through the end of fiscal 2017. During the six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 , we entered into several structured stock repurchase agreements with large financial institutions, whereupon we provided them with prepayments totaling $375 million and $400 million , respectively. The prepayment of $375 million during the six months ended June 3, 2016 was under the current $2 billion authority. Of the prepayment of $400 million during the six months ended May 29, 2015 , $200 million was under the current $2 billion authority and $200 million was under the previous $2 billion authority. We enter 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 six months ended June 3, 2016 , we repurchased approximately 3.7 million shares at an average price of $90.61 through structured repurchase agreements entered into during fiscal 2015 and the six months ended June 3, 2016 . During the six months ended May 29, 2015 , we repurchased approximately 5.0 million shares at an average price of $74.44 through structured repurchase agreements entered into during fiscal 2014 and the six months ended May 29, 2015 . For the six months ended June 3, 2016 , the prepayments were classified as treasury stock on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at the payment date, though only shares physically delivered to us by June 3, 2016 were excluded from the computation of earnings per share. As of June 3, 2016 , $75.0 million of prepayment remained under this agreement. Subsequent to June 3, 2016 , as part of our $2 billion stock repurchase program, we entered into a structured stock repurchase agreement with a large financial institution whereupon we provided them with a prepayment of $400 million . This amount will be classified as treasury stock on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Upon completion of the $400 million stock repurchase agreement, $800 million remains under our current authority.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
NET INCOME PER SHARE	NET INCOME PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net income $ 244,074 $ 147,493 $ 498,381 $ 232,381 Shares used to compute basic net income per share 499,974 499,290 499,534 499,022 Dilutive potential common shares: Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards 4,239 5,233 5,557 6,857 Stock options 512 1,059 575 1,182 Shares used to compute diluted net income per share 504,725 505,582 505,666 507,061 Basic net income per share $ 0.49 $ 0.30 $ 1.00 $ 0.47 Diluted net income per share $ 0.48 $ 0.29 $ 0.99 $ 0.46 For the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 , there were no options to purchase shares of common stock with exercise prices greater than the average fair market value of our stock of $94.09 and $90.93 , respectively, and $76.78 and $75.12 , respectively, that would have been anti-dilutive.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	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. We own the East and West Tower buildings, lease the Almaden Tower building and own the land under each of them. The lease agreement for the Almaden Tower is effective through March 2017. We are the investors in the lease receivable related to the Almaden Tower lease in the amount of $80.4 million , which is recorded as investment in lease receivable on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of June 3, 2016 , the carrying value of the lease receivable related to the Almaden Tower approximated fair value. Under the agreement for the Almaden Tower, we have the option to purchase the building at any time during the lease term for $103.6 million . If we purchase the building, the investment in the lease receivables may be credited against the purchase price. The residual value guarantee under the Almaden Tower obligation is $89.4 million . The Almaden Tower lease is subject to standard covenants including certain financial ratios that are reported to the lessor quarterly. As of June 3, 2016 , we were in compliance with all of the covenants. In the case of a default, the lessor may demand we purchase the building for an amount equal to the lease balance, or require that we remarket or relinquish the building. If we choose to remarket or are required to do so upon relinquishing the building, we are bound to arrange the sale of the building to an unrelated party and will be required to pay the lessor any shortfall between the net remarketing proceeds and the lease balance, up to the residual value guarantee amount less our investment in lease receivable. The Almaden Tower lease qualifies for operating lease accounting treatment and, as such, the building and the related obligation are not included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Royalties We have royalty commitments associated with the shipment and licensing of certain products. Royalty expense is generally based on a dollar amount per unit sold or a percentage of the underlying revenue. Indemnifications In the ordinary course of business, we provide indemnifications of varying scope to customers against claims of intellectual property infringement made by third parties arising from the use of our products and from time to time, we are subject to claims by our customers under these indemnification provisions. Historically, costs related to these indemnification provisions have not been significant and we are unable to estimate the maximum potential impact of these indemnification provisions on our future results of operations. To the extent permitted under Delaware law, we have agreements whereby we indemnify our officers and directors for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is or was serving at our request in such capacity. The indemnification period covers all pertinent events and occurrences during the officer’s or director’s lifetime. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited; however, we have director and officer insurance coverage that reduces our exposure and enables us to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. We believe the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements in excess of applicable insurance coverage is minimal. Legal Proceedings In connection with disputes relating to the validity or alleged infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, including patent rights, we have been, are currently and may in the future be subject to claims, negotiations or complex, protracted litigation. Intellectual property disputes and litigation may be very costly and can be disruptive to our business operations by diverting the attention and energies of management and key technical personnel. Although we have successfully defended or resolved past litigation and disputes, we may not prevail in any ongoing or future litigation and disputes. Third-party intellectual property disputes could subject us to significant liabilities, require us to enter into royalty and licensing arrangements on unfavorable terms, prevent us from licensing certain of our products or offering certain of our services, subject us to injunctions restricting our sale of products or services, cause severe disruptions to our operations or the markets in which we compete, or require us to satisfy indemnification commitments with our customers including contractual provisions under various license arrangements and service agreements. In addition to intellectual property disputes, we are subject to legal proceedings, claims and investigations in the ordinary course of business, including claims relating to commercial, employment and other matters. Some of these disputes and legal proceedings may include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. We consider all claims on a quarterly basis in accordance with GAAP and based on known facts assess whether potential losses are considered reasonably possible, probable and estimable. Based upon this assessment, we then evaluate disclosure requirements and whether to accrue for such claims in our financial statements. This determination is then reviewed and discussed with our Audit Committee and our independent registered public accounting firm. We make a provision for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Unless otherwise specifically disclosed in this note, we have determined that no provision for liability nor disclosure is required related to any claim against us because: (a) there is not a reasonable possibility that a loss exceeding amounts already recognized (if any) may be incurred with respect to such claim; (b) a reasonably possible loss or range of loss cannot be estimated; or (c) such estimate is immaterial. All legal costs associated with litigation are expensed as incurred. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, we believe that we have valid defenses with respect to the legal matters pending against us. It is possible, nevertheless, that our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations could be negatively affected by an unfavorable resolution of one or more of such proceedings, claims or investigations. In connection with our anti-piracy efforts, conducted both internally and through organizations such as the Business Software Alliance, from time to time we undertake litigation against alleged copyright infringers. Such lawsuits may lead to counter-claims alleging improper use of litigation or violation of other laws. We believe we have valid defenses with respect to such counter-claims; however, it is possible that our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations could be negatively affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these counter-claims.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT	DEBT Notes In February 2010, we issued $600 million of 3.25% senior notes due February 1, 2015 (the “2015 Notes”) and $900 million of 4.75% senior notes due February 1, 2020 (the “2020 Notes”). Our proceeds were $1.5 billion and were net of an issuance discount of $6.6 million . In addition, we incurred issuance costs of $10.7 million . Both the discount and issuance costs were or are being amortized to interest expense over the respective terms of the 2015 and 2020 Notes using the effective interest method. The 2015 Notes ranked, and 2020 Notes rank, equally with our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The effective interest rate including the discount and issuance costs was 3.45% for the 2015 Notes and is 4.92% for the 2020 Notes. Interest is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on February 1 and August 1, and commenced on August 1, 2010 . The 2015 Notes were settled on February 1, 2015 , as discussed below. In June 2014, we entered into interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $900 million designated as a fair value hedge related to our 2020 Notes. The interest rate swaps effectively convert the fixed interest rate on our 2020 Notes to a floating interest rate based on LIBOR plus a fixed number of basis points. Under the terms of the swap, we will pay monthly interest at the one-month LIBOR floating interest rate plus a spread of a fixed number of basis points on the $900 million notional amount. In exchange, we will receive 4.75% fixed rate interest from the swap counterparties. See Note 5 for further details regarding our interest rate swap derivatives. In December 2014, prior to issuing new long-term fixed rate debt, we entered into an interest rate lock agreement on a notional amount of $600 million to hedge against the variability of future interest payments due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. This instrument was designated as a cash flow hedge. See Note 5 for further details regarding our interest rate lock agreement. In January 2015, we issued $1 billion of 3.25% senior notes due February 1, 2025 (the “2025 Notes”). Our proceeds were approximately $989.3 million which is net of an issuance discount of $10.7 million . In addition, we incurred issuance costs of $7.9 million . Both the discount and issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2025 Notes using the effective interest method. The 2025 Notes rank equally with our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The effective interest rate including the discount, issuance costs and interest rate agreement is 3.67% for the 2025 Notes. Interest is payable semi-annually, in arrears on February 1 and August 1, commencing on August 1, 2015 . A portion of the proceeds from this offering was used to repay $600 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2015 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest due February 1, 2015 . The remaining proceeds were used for general corporate purposes. As of June 3, 2016 , our outstanding notes payable consists of the 2020 Notes and 2025 Notes (the “Notes”) with a total carrying value of $1.92 billion . Based on quoted prices in inactive markets, the fair value of the Notes was $2.03 billion as of June 3, 2016 . The total fair value of $2.03 billion excludes the effect of fair value hedge of the 2020 Notes for which we entered into interest rate swaps as described above. We may redeem the Notes at any time, subject to a make-whole premium. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain change of control triggering events, we may be required to repurchase the Notes, at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. The Notes also include covenants that limit our ability to grant liens on assets and to enter into sale and leaseback transactions, subject to significant allowances. As of June 3, 2016 , we were in compliance with all of the covenants. In February 2016, we made semi-annual interest payments on our 2020 and 2025 Notes totaling $37.6 million . Credit Agreement On March 2, 2012, we entered into a five-year $1 billion senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), providing for loans to us and certain of our subsidiaries. Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, we may, subject to the agreement of the applicable lenders, request up to an additional $500 million in commitments, for a maximum aggregate commitment of $1.5 billion . Loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at either (i) LIBOR plus a margin, based on our public debt ratings, ranging from 0.795% and 1.30% or (ii) the base rate, which is defined as the highest of (a) the agent’s prime rate, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% or (c) LIBOR plus 1.00% plus a margin, based on our debt ratings, ranging from 0.00% to 0.30% . Commitment fees are payable quarterly at rates between 0.08% and 0.20% per year, also based on our debt ratings. Subject to certain conditions stated in the Credit Agreement, we and any of our subsidiaries designated as additional borrowers may borrow, prepay and re-borrow amounts under the revolving credit facility at any time during the term of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant, events of default and indemnification provisions in favor of the lenders. The negative covenants include restrictions regarding the incurrence of liens and indebtedness, certain merger and acquisition transactions, dispositions and other matters, all subject to certain exceptions. The financial covenant, based on a quarterly financial test, requires us not to exceed a maximum leverage ratio. On March 1, 2013, we exercised an option under the Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the Credit Agreement by one year to March 2, 2018. On July 27, 2015, we entered into an amendment to further extend the maturity date of the Credit Agreement to July 27, 2020 and reallocated the facility among the syndicate of lenders that are parties to the Credit Agreement. The facility will terminate and all amounts owing thereunder will be due and payable on the maturity date unless (a) the commitments are terminated earlier upon the occurrence of certain events, including an event of default, or (b) the maturity date is further extended upon our request, subject to the agreement of the lenders. As of June 3, 2016 , there were no outstanding borrowings under this Credit Agreement and we were in compliance with all covenants.

Non-Operating Income (Expense)

Non-Operating Income (Expense)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)	NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE) Non-operating income (expense) for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 included the following (in thousands): Three Months Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 Interest and other income (expense), net: Interest income $ 11,482 $ 6,846 $ 22,159 $ 13,134 Foreign exchange gains (losses) (6,474 ) (3,994 ) (13,004 ) (8,241 ) Realized gains on fixed income investment 1,212 717 1,545 1,684 Realized losses on fixed income investment (142 ) (84 ) (431 ) (124 ) Other 5 254 1 624 Interest and other income (expense), net $ 6,083 $ 3,739 $ 10,270 $ 7,077 Interest expense $ (17,174 ) $ (16,605 ) $ (35,643 ) $ (31,150 ) Investment gains (losses), net: Realized investment gains $ 134 $ 315 $ 1,189 $ 2,011 Unrealized investment gains 1,543 54 — — Realized investment losses (4,995 ) (146 ) (5,120 ) (146 ) Unrealized investment losses — — (556 ) (212 ) Investment gains (losses), net $ (3,318 ) $ 223 $ (4,487 ) $ 1,653 Non-operating income (expense), net $ (14,409 ) $ (12,643 ) $ (29,860 ) $ (22,420 )

Segments

Segments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENTS	SEGMENTS 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 CEO, the chief operating decision maker, reviews revenue and gross margin information for each of our reportable segments, but does not review operating expenses 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. We have the following reportable segments: • Digital Media— Our Digital Media segment provides tools and solutions that enable individuals, small and medium businesses and enterprises to create, publish, promote and monetize their digital content anywhere. Our customers include traditional content creators, web application developers and digital media professionals, as well as their management in marketing departments and agencies, companies and publishers. Our customers also include knowledge workers who create, collaborate and distribute documents. • Digital Marketing— Our Digital Marketing segment provides solutions and services for how digital advertising and marketing are created, managed, executed, measured and optimized. Our customers include digital marketers, advertisers, publishers, merchandisers, web analysts, chief marketing officers, chief information officers and chief revenue officers. • Print and Publishing— Our Print and Publishing segment addresses market opportunities ranging from the diverse authoring and publishing needs of technical and business publishing to our legacy type and OEM printing businesses. Our segment results for the three months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands): Digital Media Digital Marketing Print and Publishing Total Three months ended June 3, 2016 Revenue $ 943,137 $ 412,172 $ 43,400 $ 1,398,709 Cost of revenue 58,172 142,002 1,905 202,079 Gross profit $ 884,965 $ 270,170 $ 41,495 $ 1,196,630 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 94 % 66 % 96 % 86 % Three months ended May 29, 2015 Revenue $ 747,475 $ 366,464 $ 48,219 $ 1,162,158 Cost of revenue 50,693 131,933 2,547 185,173 Gross profit $ 696,782 $ 234,531 $ 45,672 $ 976,985 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 93 % 64 % 95 % 84 % Our segment results for the six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands): Digital Media Digital Marketing Print and Publishing Total Six months ended June 3, 2016 Revenue $ 1,874,855 $ 818,418 $ 88,771 $ 2,782,044 Cost of revenue 112,719 283,919 4,013 400,651 Gross profit $ 1,762,136 $ 534,499 $ 84,758 $ 2,381,393 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 94 % 65 % 95 % 86 % Six months ended May 29, 2015 Revenue $ 1,450,248 $ 723,631 $ 97,460 $ 2,271,339 Cost of revenue 95,038 252,308 4,625 351,971 Gross profit $ 1,355,210 $ 471,323 $ 92,835 $ 1,919,368 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 93 % 65 % 95 % 85 %

Basis of Presentation and Sum21

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	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 management’s 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 November 27, 2015 on file with the SEC (our “Annual Report”). Fiscal Year Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week year that ends on the Friday closest to November 30. Our financial results for the six months ended June 3, 2016 benefited from an extra week in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 due to our 52/53 week financial calendar whereby fiscal 2016 is a 53-week year compared with fiscal 2015 which was a 52-week year. Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Significant Accounting Policies There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, requiring an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of the new revenue standard for periods beginning after December 15, 2016 to December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted but not earlier than the original effective date. Accordingly, the updated standard is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We have not yet selected a transition method and we are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. On February 24, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, requiring lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with the exception of short-term leases. For lessees, leases will continue to be classified as either operating or finance leases in the income statement. Lessor accounting is similar to the current model but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model. Lessors will continue to classify leases as operating, direct financing or sales-type leases. The effective date of the new standard for public companies is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and requires application of the new guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The updated standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies various aspects related to the accounting and presentation of share-based payments. The amendments require entities to record all tax effects related to share-based payments at settlement or expiration through the income statement and the windfall tax benefit to be recorded when it arises, subject to normal valuation allowance considerations. All tax-related cash flows resulting from share-based payments are required to be reported as operating activities in the statement of cash flows. The updates relating to the income tax effects of the share-based payments including the cash flow presentation must be adopted either prospectively or retrospectively. Further, the amendments allow the entities to make an accounting policy election to either estimate forfeitures or recognize forfeitures as they occur. If an election is made, the change to recognize forfeitures as they occur must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening retained earnings. The effective date of the new standard for public companies is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The updated standard is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. With the exception of the new standards discussed above, there have been no other recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the six months ended June 3, 2016 , as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 27, 2015 , that are of significance or potential significance to us.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Sh22

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Cash Cash Equivalents and Short term Investments	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of June 3, 2016 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Current assets: Cash $ 283,680 $ — $ — $ 283,680 Cash equivalents: Corporate bonds and commercial paper 10,997 — — 10,997 Money market mutual funds 576,242 — — 576,242 Time deposits 15,460 — — 15,460 Total cash equivalents 602,699 — — 602,699 Total cash and cash equivalents 886,379 — — 886,379 Short-term fixed income securities: Asset-backed securities 97,655 290 (3 ) 97,942 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 2,111,343 12,609 (881 ) 2,123,071 Foreign government securities 1,277 4 — 1,281 Municipal securities 140,958 165 (49 ) 141,074 U.S. agency securities 58,107 87 — 58,194 U.S. Treasury securities 1,009,734 893 (160 ) 1,010,467 Total short-term investments 3,419,074 14,048 (1,093 ) 3,432,029 Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 4,305,453 $ 14,048 $ (1,093 ) $ 4,318,408 Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of November 27, 2015 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Current assets: Cash $ 352,371 $ — $ — $ 352,371 Cash equivalents: Money market mutual funds 482,479 — — 482,479 Municipal securities 1,850 — (1 ) 1,849 Time deposits 13,461 — — 13,461 U.S. Treasury securities 26,400 — — 26,400 Total cash equivalents 524,190 — (1 ) 524,189 Total cash and cash equivalents 876,561 — (1 ) 876,560 Short-term fixed income securities: Asset-backed securities 83,449 11 (146 ) 83,314 Corporate bonds and commercial paper 1,890,253 2,273 (5,612 ) 1,886,914 Foreign government securities 1,276 — (8 ) 1,268 Municipal securities 137,280 101 (49 ) 137,332 U.S. agency securities 130,397 85 (14 ) 130,468 U.S. Treasury securities 873,400 101 (1,273 ) 872,228 Total short-term investments 3,116,055 2,571 (7,102 ) 3,111,524 Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 3,992,616 $ 2,571 $ (7,103 ) $ 3,988,084
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Less Than Twelve Months Related to Available-for-Sale Securities	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 (in thousands): 2016 2015 Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Corporate bonds and commercial paper $ 249,383 $ (608 ) $ 1,112,883 $ (5,377 ) Asset-backed securities 8,090 (3 ) 60,057 (147 ) Municipal securities 59,541 (45 ) 35,594 (50 ) Foreign government securities — — 1,268 (8 ) U.S. Treasury and agency securities 305,013 (160 ) 820,570 (1,287 ) Total $ 622,027 $ (816 ) $ 2,030,372 $ (6,869 )
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Twelve Months or Longer Related to Available-for-Sale-Securities	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 (in thousands): 2016 2015 Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Corporate bonds and commercial paper $ 51,656 $ (273 ) $ 30,218 $ (233 ) Municipal securities 1,185 (4 ) 1,300 (1 ) Total $ 52,841 $ (277 ) $ 31,518 $ (234 )
Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities	The following table summarizes the cost and estimated fair value of short-term fixed income securities classified as short-term investments based on stated effective maturities as of June 3, 2016 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Due within one year $ 1,075,024 $ 1,075,472 Due between one and two years 1,228,003 1,230,460 Due between two and three years 725,076 729,900 Due after three years 390,971 396,197 Total $ 3,419,074 $ 3,432,029

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis	The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at June 3, 2016 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents: Corporate bonds and commercial paper $ 10,997 $ — $ 10,997 $ — Money market mutual funds 576,242 576,242 — — Time deposits 15,460 15,460 — — Short-term investments: Asset-backed securities 97,942 — 97,942 — Corporate bonds and commercial paper 2,123,071 — 2,123,071 — Foreign government securities 1,281 — 1,281 — Municipal securities 141,074 — 141,074 — U.S. agency securities 58,194 — 58,194 — U.S. Treasury securities 1,010,467 — 1,010,467 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Foreign currency derivatives 8,214 — 8,214 — Other assets: Deferred compensation plan assets 39,301 1,095 38,206 — Interest rate swap derivatives 30,201 — 30,201 — Total assets $ 4,112,444 $ 592,797 $ 3,519,647 $ — Liabilities: Accrued expenses: Foreign currency derivatives $ 2,511 $ — $ 2,511 $ — Total liabilities $ 2,511 $ — $ 2,511 $ — The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at November 27, 2015 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents: Money market mutual funds $ 482,479 $ 482,479 $ — $ — Municipal securities 1,849 — 1,849 — Time deposits 13,461 13,461 — — U.S. Treasury securities 26,400 — 26,400 — Short-term investments: Asset-backed securities 83,314 — 83,314 — Corporate bonds and commercial paper 1,886,914 — 1,886,914 — Foreign government securities 1,268 — 1,268 — Municipal securities 137,332 — 137,332 — U.S. agency securities 130,468 — 130,468 — U.S. Treasury securities 872,228 — 872,228 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Foreign currency derivatives 19,126 — 19,126 — Other assets: Deferred compensation plan assets 32,063 971 31,092 — Interest rate swap derivatives 19,821 — 19,821 — Total assets $ 3,706,723 $ 496,911 $ 3,209,812 $ — Liabilities: Accrued expenses: Foreign currency derivatives $ 2,154 $ — $ 2,154 $ — Total liabilities $ 2,154 $ — $ 2,154 $ —

Derivatives and Hedging Activ24

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	The fair value of derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Fair Value Asset Derivatives Fair Value Liability Derivatives Fair Value Asset Derivatives Fair Value Liability Derivatives Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange option contracts (1) (3) $ 7,324 $ — $ 16,979 $ — Interest rate swap (2) 30,201 — 19,821 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange forward contracts (1) 890 2,511 2,147 2,154 Total derivatives $ 38,415 $ 2,511 $ 38,947 $ 2,154 _________________________________________ (1) Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses for asset derivatives and liability derivatives, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (2) Included in other assets or other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months.
Effect of Derivative Instruments as Designated Cash Flow Hedges and Not Designated as Hedges	The effect of foreign currency derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 was as follows (in thousands): Three Months Six Months Foreign Foreign Foreign Foreign Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax (1) $ (2,433 ) $ — $ (4,144 ) $ — Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, net of tax (2) $ 3,609 $ — $ 6,828 $ — Net gain (loss) recognized in income (3) $ (6,369 ) $ — $ (11,509 ) $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Net gain (loss) recognized in income (4) $ — $ (1,739 ) $ — $ (2,704 ) The effect of foreign currency derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended May 29, 2015 was as follows (in thousands): Three Months Six Months Foreign Foreign Foreign Foreign Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax (1) $ 8,144 $ — $ 30,383 $ — Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, net of tax (2) $ 22,209 $ — $ 45,922 $ — Net gain (loss) recognized in income (3) $ (4,206 ) $ — $ (7,140 ) $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Net gain (loss) recognized in income (4) $ — $ 2,005 $ — $ 4,075 _________________________________________ (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 (expense), net. (4) Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Goodwill and Purchased and Ot25

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Purchased and other intangible assets	Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Purchased technology $ 190,898 $ (106,090 ) $ 84,808 $ 199,053 $ (104,704 ) $ 94,349 Customer contracts and relationships $ 554,883 $ (244,073 ) $ 310,810 $ 506,639 $ (204,578 ) $ 302,061 Trademarks 81,389 (46,677 ) 34,712 81,219 (41,175 ) 40,044 Acquired rights to use technology 145,384 (110,637 ) 34,747 144,202 (100,278 ) 43,924 Localization 802 (492 ) 310 1,500 (358 ) 1,142 Other intangibles 41,090 (12,284 ) 28,806 36,280 (7,793 ) 28,487 Total other intangible assets $ 823,548 $ (414,163 ) $ 409,385 $ 769,840 $ (354,182 ) $ 415,658 Purchased and other intangible assets, net $ 1,014,446 $ (520,253 ) $ 494,193 $ 968,893 $ (458,886 ) $ 510,007
Amortization expense in future periods	As of June 3, 2016 , we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Purchased Technology Other Intangible Assets Remainder of 2016 $ 15,027 $ 59,353 2017 24,707 104,278 2018 17,588 92,712 2019 11,413 65,824 2020 9,204 35,599 Thereafter 6,869 51,619 Total expected amortization expense $ 84,808 $ 409,385

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses as of June 3, 2016 and November 27, 2015 consisted of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 303,470 $ 312,776 Sales and marketing allowances 55,122 66,876 Accrued corporate marketing 49,882 38,512 Taxes payable 34,377 27,996 Royalties payable 23,096 23,334 Accrued interest expense 25,977 26,538 Other 169,089 183,852 Accrued expenses $ 661,013 $ 679,884

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Restricted Stock Unit Activity	Restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 3, 2016 and the fiscal year ended November 27, 2015 was as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Beginning outstanding balance 10,069 13,564 Awarded 3,626 4,012 Released (4,712 ) (6,561 ) Forfeited (466 ) (946 ) Ending outstanding balance 8,517 10,069
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding	Information regarding restricted stock units outstanding at June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 is summarized below: Number of Shares (thousands) Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (*) (millions) 2016 Restricted stock units outstanding 8,517 1.37 $ 840.6 Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest 7,630 1.31 $ 741.3 2015 Restricted stock units outstanding 10,505 1.23 $ 830.8 Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest 9,405 1.16 $ 734.2 _________________________________________ (*) 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 June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were $98.70 and $79.09 , respectively.
Performance Share Activity 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016 Programs	The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our Performance Share Programs for the six months ended June 3, 2016 and the fiscal year ended November 27, 2015 (in thousands): 2016 2015 Shares Granted Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive Shares Granted Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive Beginning outstanding balance 1,940 3,881 1,517 3,034 Achieved (1,373 ) (1,387 ) — — Awarded 1,206 (1) 1,053 671 1,342 Forfeited (117 ) (234 ) (248 ) (495 ) Ending outstanding balance 1,656 3,313 1,940 3,881 _________________________________________ (1) Included in the 1.2 million shares awarded during the six months ended June 3, 2016 were 0.7 million shares awarded for the final achievement of the 2013 Performance Share program. The remaining awarded shares were for the 2016 Performance Share Program.
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The expected life of the 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 six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows: 2016 2015 Expected life (in years) 0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 Volatility 27% - 29% 27% - 30% Risk free interest rate 0.49% - 1.06% 0.12% - 0.67%
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	Total stock-based compensation costs included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Income Statement Classifications Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards Cost of revenue—subscription $ 413 $ 1,758 $ 371 $ 1,780 Cost of revenue—services and support 1,433 1,738 1,404 1,429 Research and development 3,751 25,408 3,639 25,292 Sales and marketing 4,463 27,969 4,630 28,255 General and administrative 1,214 17,205 1,133 17,191 Total $ 11,274 $ 74,078 $ 11,177 $ 73,947 Total stock-based compensation costs included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Income Statement Classifications Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards Cost of revenue—subscription $ 786 $ 3,561 $ 812 $ 3,309 Cost of revenue—services and support 2,866 3,633 2,620 3,286 Research and development 7,625 54,892 7,695 51,997 Sales and marketing 9,013 57,325 9,228 55,540 General and administrative 2,447 35,952 2,596 33,952 Total $ 22,737 $ 155,363 $ 22,951 $ 148,084

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Retained Earnings	The changes in retained earnings for the six months ended June 3, 2016 were as follows (in thousands): Balance as of November 27, 2015 $ 7,253,431 Net income 498,381 Re-issuance of treasury stock (307,697 ) Balance as of June 3, 2016 $ 7,444,115
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and activity, net of related taxes, as of June 3, 2016 were as follows (in thousands): November 27, Increase / Decrease Reclassification Adjustments June 3, Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities $ 2,542 $ 13,022 $ (1,545 ) $ 14,019 Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities (7,095 ) 5,601 431 (1,063 ) Total net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities (4,553 ) 18,623 (1,114 ) (1) 12,956 Net unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments 2,915 (4,144 ) (6,308 ) (2) (7,537 ) Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments (167,442 ) 28,976 — (138,466 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes $ (169,080 ) $ 43,455 $ (7,422 ) $ (133,047 ) _________________________________________ (1) Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net. (2) Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively.	[1],[2]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the taxes related to each component of other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 (in thousands): Three Months Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 Available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains / losses $ (51 ) $ (49 ) $ (22 ) $ (156 ) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments (1) — — — 6,147 Reclassification adjustments (1) (164 ) (157 ) (315 ) (210 ) Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments (164 ) (157 ) (315 ) 5,937 Foreign currency translation adjustments 711 (336 ) 1,345 (2,431 ) Total taxes, other comprehensive income $ 496 $ (542 ) $ 1,008 $ 3,350 _________________________________________ (1) Taxes related to derivative instruments other than the interest rate lock agreement were zero based on the tax jurisdiction where these derivative instruments were executed.	[2]
[1]	Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively.

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net income $ 244,074 $ 147,493 $ 498,381 $ 232,381 Shares used to compute basic net income per share 499,974 499,290 499,534 499,022 Dilutive potential common shares: Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards 4,239 5,233 5,557 6,857 Stock options 512 1,059 575 1,182 Shares used to compute diluted net income per share 504,725 505,582 505,666 507,061 Basic net income per share $ 0.49 $ 0.30 $ 1.00 $ 0.47 Diluted net income per share $ 0.48 $ 0.29 $ 0.99 $ 0.46

Non-Operating Income (Expense)

Non-Operating Income (Expense) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Non-Operating Income (Expense)	Non-operating income (expense) for the three and six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 included the following (in thousands): Three Months Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 Interest and other income (expense), net: Interest income $ 11,482 $ 6,846 $ 22,159 $ 13,134 Foreign exchange gains (losses) (6,474 ) (3,994 ) (13,004 ) (8,241 ) Realized gains on fixed income investment 1,212 717 1,545 1,684 Realized losses on fixed income investment (142 ) (84 ) (431 ) (124 ) Other 5 254 1 624 Interest and other income (expense), net $ 6,083 $ 3,739 $ 10,270 $ 7,077 Interest expense $ (17,174 ) $ (16,605 ) $ (35,643 ) $ (31,150 ) Investment gains (losses), net: Realized investment gains $ 134 $ 315 $ 1,189 $ 2,011 Unrealized investment gains 1,543 54 — — Realized investment losses (4,995 ) (146 ) (5,120 ) (146 ) Unrealized investment losses — — (556 ) (212 ) Investment gains (losses), net $ (3,318 ) $ 223 $ (4,487 ) $ 1,653 Non-operating income (expense), net $ (14,409 ) $ (12,643 ) $ (29,860 ) $ (22,420 )

Segments (Tables)

Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Our segment results for the three months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands): Digital Media Digital Marketing Print and Publishing Total Three months ended June 3, 2016 Revenue $ 943,137 $ 412,172 $ 43,400 $ 1,398,709 Cost of revenue 58,172 142,002 1,905 202,079 Gross profit $ 884,965 $ 270,170 $ 41,495 $ 1,196,630 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 94 % 66 % 96 % 86 % Three months ended May 29, 2015 Revenue $ 747,475 $ 366,464 $ 48,219 $ 1,162,158 Cost of revenue 50,693 131,933 2,547 185,173 Gross profit $ 696,782 $ 234,531 $ 45,672 $ 976,985 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 93 % 64 % 95 % 84 % Our segment results for the six months ended June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands): Digital Media Digital Marketing Print and Publishing Total Six months ended June 3, 2016 Revenue $ 1,874,855 $ 818,418 $ 88,771 $ 2,782,044 Cost of revenue 112,719 283,919 4,013 400,651 Gross profit $ 1,762,136 $ 534,499 $ 84,758 $ 2,381,393 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 94 % 65 % 95 % 86 % Six months ended May 29, 2015 Revenue $ 1,450,248 $ 723,631 $ 97,460 $ 2,271,339 Cost of revenue 95,038 252,308 4,625 351,971 Gross profit $ 1,355,210 $ 471,323 $ 92,835 $ 1,919,368 Gross profit as a percentage of revenue 93 % 65 % 95 % 85 %

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) - Fotolia [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015	Jan. 27, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination Purchase Price		$ 807.5
Purchase price allocation, goodwill	$ 745.1
Purchase price allocation, identifiable intangible assets		204.4
Purchase price allocation, net liabilities assumed		$ 142

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Sh33

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2016	Nov. 27, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 4,305,453	$ 3,992,616
Unrealized Gains	14,048	2,571
Unrealized Losses	(1,093)	(7,103)
Estimated Fair Value, Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	4,318,408	3,988,084
Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	886,379	876,561
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(1)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	886,379	876,560
Cash [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	283,680	352,371
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	283,680	352,371
Cash equivalents [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	602,699	524,190
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(1)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	602,699	524,189
Cash equivalents [Member] | Corporate Bonds And Commercial Paper [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	10,997
Unrealized Gains	0
Unrealized Losses	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	10,997
Cash equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	576,242	482,479
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	576,242	482,479
Cash equivalents [Member] | Time deposits
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	15,460	13,461
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	15,460	13,461
Cash equivalents [Member] | Municipal Notes [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		1,850
Unrealized Gains		0
Unrealized Losses		(1)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		1,849
Cash equivalents [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		26,400
Unrealized Gains		0
Unrealized Losses		0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		26,400
Short-term fixed income securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	3,419,074	3,116,055
Unrealized Gains	14,048	2,571
Unrealized Losses	(1,093)	(7,102)
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	3,432,029	3,111,524
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Corporate Bonds And Commercial Paper [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,111,343	1,890,253
Unrealized Gains	12,609	2,273
Unrealized Losses	(881)	(5,612)
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	2,123,071	1,886,914
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	97,655	83,449
Unrealized Gains	290	11
Unrealized Losses	(3)	(146)
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	97,942	83,314
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Foreign government securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,277	1,276
Unrealized Gains	4	0
Unrealized Losses	0	(8)
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,281	1,268
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Municipal Notes [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	140,958	137,280
Unrealized Gains	165	101
Unrealized Losses	(49)	(49)
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	141,074	137,332
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | U.S. agency securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	58,107	130,397
Unrealized Gains	87	85
Unrealized Losses	0	(14)
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	58,194	130,468
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,009,734	873,400
Unrealized Gains	893	101
Unrealized Losses	(160)	(1,273)
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	$ 1,010,467	$ 872,228

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Sh34

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details 1) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2016USD ($)securities	Nov. 27, 2015USD ($)securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value	$ 52,841	$ 31,518
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	277	234
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	622,027	2,030,372
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	816	6,869
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 4,305,453	$ 3,992,616
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Greater than or Equal to One Year | securities	37	15
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Less than One Year | securities	245	914
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 8,090	$ 60,057
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	3	147
Corporate Bonds And Commercial Paper [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value	51,656	30,218
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	273	233
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	249,383	1,112,883
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	608	5,377
Municipal Notes [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value	1,185	1,300
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	4	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	59,541	35,594
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	45	50
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	1,268
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	8
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	305,013	820,570
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	160	1,287
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	602,699	524,190
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Corporate Bonds And Commercial Paper [Member]
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 10,997
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Municipal Notes [Member]
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis		$ 1,850

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Sh35

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details 2) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2016USD ($)
Amortized cost of short-term fixed Income Securities [Abstract]
Due within one year, Amortized Cost	$ 1,075,024
Due between one and two years, Amortized Cost	1,228,003
Due between two and three years, Amortized Cost	725,076
Due after three years, Amortized Cost	390,971
Total, Amortized Cost	3,419,074
Estimated Fair Value of Short-term fixed Income Securities [Abstract]
Due within one year, Estimated Fair value	1,075,472
Due between one and two years, Estimated Fair value	1,230,460
Due between two and three years, Estimated Fair value	729,900
Due after three years, Estimated Fair value	396,197
Total, Estimated Fair value	$ 3,432,029

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	0	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0	0	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	0	0	0
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	0	$ 0	0	$ 0
Notes 2020 and 2025 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 2,030,000		$ 2,030,000

Fair Value Measurements (Deta37

Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2016	Nov. 27, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign Currency Contracts, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 8,214	$ 19,126
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	39,301	32,063
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	30,201	19,821
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	4,112,444	3,706,723
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	2,511	2,154
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	2,511	2,154
Corporate Bonds And Commercial Paper [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	10,997
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	2,123,071	1,886,914
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,281	1,268
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	97,942	83,314
Money Market Funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	576,242	482,479
Time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	15,460	13,461
U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	58,194	130,468
U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		26,400
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,010,467	872,228
Municipal Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		1,849
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	141,074	137,332
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign Currency Contracts, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	1,095	971
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	592,797	496,911
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Bonds And Commercial Paper [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	576,242	482,479
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	15,460	13,461
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Municipal Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign Currency Contracts, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	8,214	19,126
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	38,206	31,092
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	30,201	19,821
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	3,519,647	3,209,812
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	2,511	2,154
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	2,511	2,154
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Bonds And Commercial Paper [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	10,997
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	2,123,071	1,886,914
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,281	1,268
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	97,942	83,314
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	58,194	130,468
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		26,400
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,010,467	872,228
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Municipal Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		1,849
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	141,074	137,332
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign Currency Contracts, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	0	0
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Bonds And Commercial Paper [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Municipal Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	$ 0	$ 0

Derivatives and Hedging Activ38

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
		May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	Nov. 27, 2015	Jan. 21, 2015	Dec. 17, 2014	Jun. 13, 2014	Feb. 28, 2010
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value asset derivatives			$ 38,415	$ 38,947
Fair value liability derivatives			2,511	2,154
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value asset derivatives	[1],[2]		7,324	16,979
Fair value liability derivatives	[1],[2]		0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value asset derivatives	[3]		30,201	19,821
Fair value liability derivatives	[3]		0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value asset derivatives	[2]		890	2,147
Fair value liability derivatives	[2]		$ 2,511	$ 2,154
Notes 2025 [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					3.25%
Senior Notes					$ 1,000,000
Notes 2020 [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage								4.75%
Senior Notes								$ 900,000
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount						$ 600,000
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		$ (16,200)
Amortization Period on loss from Cash Flow Hedge from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Interest Expense		10 years
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives			12 months
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount							$ 900,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate							4.75%
[1]	Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months.
[2]	Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses for asset derivatives and liability derivatives, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[3]	Included in other assets or other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Derivatives and Hedging Activ39

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	[1]	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	[1]	(1,739)	2,005	(2,704)	4,075
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	[2]	(2,433)	8,144	(4,144)	30,383
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	[3]	3,609	22,209	6,828	45,922
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	[4]	(6,369)	(4,206)	(11,509)	(7,140)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	[2]	0	0	0	0
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	[3]	0	0	0	0
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	[4]	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).
[3]	Effective portion classified as revenue.
[4]	Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Goodwill and Purchased and Ot40

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2016	Nov. 27, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	$ 1,014,446	$ 968,893
Accumulated Amortization	(520,253)	(458,886)
Net	494,193	510,007	[1]
Purchased technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	190,898	199,053
Accumulated Amortization	(106,090)	(104,704)
Net	84,808	94,349
Total other intangible assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	823,548	769,840
Accumulated Amortization	(414,163)	(354,182)
Net	409,385	415,658
Customer contracts and relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	554,883	506,639
Accumulated Amortization	(244,073)	(204,578)
Net	310,810	302,061
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	81,389	81,219
Accumulated Amortization	(46,677)	(41,175)
Net	34,712	40,044
Acquired rights to use technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	145,384	144,202
Accumulated Amortization	(110,637)	(100,278)
Net	34,747	43,924
Localization [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	802	1,500
Accumulated Amortization	(492)	(358)
Net	310	1,142
Other intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	41,090	36,280
Accumulated Amortization	(12,284)	(7,793)
Net	$ 28,806	$ 28,487
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 27, 2015 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Goodwill and Purchased and Ot41

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details 1) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2016USD ($)
Purchased technology [Member]
Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract]
Remainder of 2016	$ 15,027
2,017	24,707
2,018	17,588
2,019	11,413
2,020	9,204
Thereafter	6,869
Total expected amortization expense	84,808
Total other intangible assets [Member]
Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract]
Remainder of 2016	59,353
2,017	104,278
2,018	92,712
2,019	65,824
2,020	35,599
Thereafter	51,619
Total expected amortization expense	$ 409,385

Goodwill and Purchased and Ot42

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details Numeric) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Nov. 27, 2015	[1]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 5,444,556		$ 5,444,556		$ 5,366,881
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of purchased and other intangible assets	37,800	$ 45,600	75,400	$ 85,200
Amortization expense included in cost of sales	$ 18,500	$ 27,300	$ 37,400	$ 52,200
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 27, 2015 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Accrued Expenses (Details)

Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2016	Nov. 27, 2015
Accrued Expense [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$ 303,470	$ 312,776
Sales and marketing allowances	55,122	66,876
Accrued corporate marketing	49,882	38,512
Taxes payable	34,377	27,996
Royalties payable	23,096	23,334
Accrued interest expense	25,977	26,538
Other	169,089	183,852
Accrued expenses	$ 661,013	$ 679,884	[1]
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 27, 2015 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	Nov. 27, 2015
Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity
Beginning outstanding balance	10,069	13,564
Awarded, Shares	3,626	4,012
Released, Shares	(4,712)	(6,561)
Forfeited, Shares	(466)	(946)
Ending outstanding balance	8,517	10,069
Performance Shares [Member] | 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016 Performance Share Programs [Member] | Shares Granted [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity
Beginning outstanding balance	1,940	1,517
Achieved	(1,373)	0
Awarded, Shares	1,206	671
Forfeited, Shares	(117)	(248)
Ending outstanding balance	1,656	1,940
Performance Shares [Member] | 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016 Performance Share Programs [Member] | Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity
Beginning outstanding balance	3,881	3,034
Achieved	(1,387)	0
Awarded, Shares	1,053	1,342
Forfeited, Shares	(234)	(495)
Ending outstanding balance	3,313	3,881
Performance Shares [Member] | Program 2013 [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity
Awarded, Shares	700

Stock-Based Compensation (Det45

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Nov. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014
Performance shares & restricted stock units outstanding
Share Price		$ 98.70	$ 79.09
Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
Performance shares & restricted stock units outstanding
Number of shares outstanding		8,517	10,505	10,069	13,564
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)		1 year 4 months 13 days	1 year 2 months 24 days
RSU and performance awards oustanding aggregate intrinsic value	[1]	$ 840.6	$ 830.8
Number of shares vested and expected to vest		7,630	9,405
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Vested And Expected To Vest		1 year 3 months 22 days	1 year 1 month 28 days
Vested and expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value	[1]	$ 741.3	$ 734.2
[1]	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 June 3, 2016 and May 29, 2015 were $98.70 and $79.09, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation (Det46

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Valuation Assumptions Volatility Range [Abstract]
From	27.00%	27.00%
To	29.00%	30.00%
Valuation Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Range [Abstract]
From	0.49%	0.12%
To	1.06%	0.67%
Minimum [Member]
Valuation Assumptions Expected Life (In Years)
Expected life (in years)	6 months	6 months
Maximum [Member]
Valuation Assumptions Expected Life (In Years)
Expected life (in years)	2 years	2 years

Stock-Based Compensation (Det47

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	$ 11,274	$ 11,177	$ 22,737	$ 22,951
Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	74,078	73,947	155,363	148,084
Cost of Subscription Revenue [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	413	371	786	812
Cost of Subscription Revenue [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	1,758	1,780	3,561	3,309
Cost of Service and Support Revenue [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	1,433	1,404	2,866	2,620
Cost of Service and Support Revenue [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	1,738	1,429	3,633	3,286
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	3,751	3,639	7,625	7,695
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	25,408	25,292	54,892	51,997
Sales and Marketing [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	4,463	4,630	9,013	9,228
Sales and Marketing [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	27,969	28,255	57,325	55,540
General and Administrative [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	1,214	1,133	2,447	2,596
General and Administrative [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	$ 17,205	$ 17,191	$ 35,952	$ 33,952

Stock-Based Compensation (Det48

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Numeric) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Nov. 27, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Price	$ 98.70	$ 79.09
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost, non-vested awards	$ 565.8
Period for recognition, unrecognized compensation cost	2 years 22 days
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	0.9		1.3
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Shares Purchased, ESPP	0.7	0.7
Average purchase price of shares, ESPP	$ 58.79	$ 50.31
Total Intrinsic Value Of Shares Purchased	$ 23.7	$ 16
2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016 Performance Share Programs [Member] | Performance Share Program [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Maximum Target Percentage Allowed Under Program	200.00%
Program 2013 [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Actual Percentage Achieved	198.00%
Achieved, Shares	1.4

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Changes in retained earnings [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	[1]			$ 7,253,431
Net income		$ 244,074	$ 147,493	498,381	$ 232,381
Re-issuance of treasury stock				(307,697)
Ending Balance		$ 7,444,115		$ 7,444,115
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 27, 2015 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Stockholders' Equity (Details 1

Stockholders' Equity (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016		May 29, 2015
Gross unrealized gains, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Beginning balance, unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities				$ 2,542
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, increase or decrease				13,022
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments				(1,545)
Ending balance, unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		$ 14,019		14,019
Gross unrealized losses, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Beginning balance, unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities				(7,095)
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities increase or decrease				5,601
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments				431
Ending balance, unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities		(1,063)		(1,063)
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Beginning Balance, net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities				(4,553)
Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities, increase or decrease		20,250	$ 876	18,623		$ 59
Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments		(1,070)	(633)	(1,114)	[1]	(1,560)
Ending Balance, net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities		12,956		12,956
Net unrealized gains on derivatives designated as hedging instuments [Abstract]
Beginning balance, net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments				2,915
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments, increase or decrease		(2,433)	8,144	(4,144)		20,354
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments, reclassification adjustments		(3,373)	(21,953)	(6,308)	[2]	(45,580)
Ending balance, net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments		(7,537)		(7,537)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]
Beginning balance, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments				(167,442)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, increase or decrease		5,259	$ (12,096)	28,976		$ (94,652)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, reclassification adjustments				0
Ending balance, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments		(138,466)		(138,466)
Accumulated other comprehensive income totals [Abstract]
Beginning balance, total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	[3]			(169,080)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, increase or decrease				43,455
Accumulated other comprehensive income, reclassification adjustments				(7,422)
Ending balance, total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes		$ (133,047)		$ (133,047)
[1]	Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively.
[3]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 27, 2015 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Stockholders' Equity (Details 2

Stockholders' Equity (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Tax, Available-for-sale Securities
Unrealized gains / losses		$ (51)	$ (49)	$ (22)	$ (156)
Tax, Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments	[1]	0	0	0	6,147
Reclassification adjustments	[1]	(164)	(157)	(315)	(210)
Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments		(164)	(157)	(315)	5,937
Foreign currency translation adjustments		711	(336)	1,345	(2,431)
Total taxes, other comprehensive income		$ 496	$ (542)	$ 1,008	$ 3,350
[1]	Taxes related to derivative instruments other than the interest rate lock agreement were zero based on the tax jurisdiction where these derivative instruments were executed.

Stockholders' Equity (Details N

Stockholders' Equity (Details Numeric) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2016	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 01, 2012
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$ 2,000	$ 2,000
Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments			$ 400
Repurchased Shares		3.7	5
Repurchased Shares, Average Price		$ 90.61	$ 74.44
Up-Front Payments Remaining		$ 75
Stock repurchase program 2012 [Member]
Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments			$ 200
Stock repurchase program 2015 [Member]
Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments		$ 375	$ 200
Subsequent Event [Member]
Structured Repurchase Prepayments	$ 400
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 800

Net Income Per Share (Details)

Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 244,074	$ 147,493	$ 498,381	$ 232,381
Shares used to compute basic net income per share	499,974	499,290	499,534	499,022
Dilutive potential common shares:
Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards	4,239	5,233	5,557	6,857
Stock options	512	1,059	575	1,182
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	504,725	505,582	505,666	507,061
Basic net income per share	$ 0.49	$ 0.30	$ 1	$ 0.47
Diluted net income per share	0.48	0.29	0.99	0.46
Net Income Per Share (Numeric) [Abstract]
Average Fair Market Value	$ 94.09	$ 76.78	$ 90.93	$ 75.12
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of EPS	0	0	0	0

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Numeric) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016USD ($)buildings	Nov. 27, 2015USD ($)	[1]
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Line Items]
Lease Receivable Purchased	$ 80,439	$ 80,439
Number of Corporate Headquarter Office Buildings | buildings	3
Almaden Tower [Member]
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Line Items]
Lease Receivable Purchased	$ 80,400
Option to Purchase Buildings	103,600
Residual Value Guarantees	$ 89,400
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 27, 2015 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2010

Jun. 03, 2016

May 29, 2015

May 30, 2014

Jun. 03, 2016

May 29, 2015

Nov. 27, 2015

[1]

Jan. 21, 2015

Dec. 17, 2014

Jun. 13, 2014

Mar. 02, 2012

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term Debt

$ 1,918,389

$ 1,918,389

$ 1,907,231

Proceeds from debt issuance

0

$ 989,280

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Total senior unsecured revolving credit facility

$ 1,000,000

Option to request additional commitments on credit facility

500,000

Maximum aggregate, credit facility

$ 1,500,000

Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding

$ 0

0

From [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage

0.08%

To [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage

0.20%

Notes 2020 and 2025 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest

$ 37,600

Fair value of the Notes

$ 2,030,000

$ 2,030,000

Repurchase notes at price of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest

101.00%

Notes 2015 and 2020 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Proceeds from debt issuance

$ 1,500,000

Issuance discount

6,600

Issuance cost

10,700

Notes 2015 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes, issued

$ 600,000

Senior notes, interest rate

3.25%

Effective Interest rate

3.45%

Notes 2020 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes, issued

$ 900,000

Senior notes, interest rate

4.75%

Effective Interest rate

4.92%

Notes 2025 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes, issued

$ 1,000,000

Senior notes, interest rate

3.25%

Proceeds from Issuance of Debt

$ 989,300

Issuance discount

$ 10,700

Issuance cost

$ 7,900

Effective Interest rate

3.67%

Scenario i [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | From [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

0.795%

Scenario i [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | To [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

1.30%

Scenario ii [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Percentage Added to Federal Funds Effective Rate in Determining Interest Rate

0.50%

Percentage Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate

1.00%

Scenario ii [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | From [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Margin Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate

0.00%

Scenario ii [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | To [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Margin Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate

0.30%

Fair Value Hedging [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

$ 900,000

Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate

4.75%

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

$ 600,000

[1]

The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 27, 2015 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Non-Operating Income (Expense56

Non-Operating Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Interest and other income (expense), net:
Interest income	$ 11,482	$ 6,846	$ 22,159	$ 13,134
Foreign exchange gains (losses)	(6,474)	(3,994)	(13,004)	(8,241)
Realized gains on fixed income investment	1,212	717	1,545	1,684
Realized losses on fixed income investment	(142)	(84)	(431)	(124)
Other	5	254	1	624
Interest and other income (expense), net	6,083	3,739	10,270	7,077
Interest expense	(17,174)	(16,605)	(35,643)	(31,150)
Investment gains (losses), net:
Realized investment gains	134	315	1,189	2,011
Unrealized investment gains	1,543	54	0	0
Realized investment losses	(4,995)	(146)	(5,120)	(146)
Unrealized investment losses	0	0	(556)	(212)
Investment gains (losses), net	(3,318)	223	(4,487)	1,653
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	$ (14,409)	$ (12,643)	$ (29,860)	$ (22,420)

Segments (Details)

Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015	Jun. 03, 2016	May 29, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 1,398,709	$ 1,162,158	$ 2,782,044	$ 2,271,339
Cost of revenue	202,079	185,173	400,651	351,971
Gross profit	$ 1,196,630	$ 976,985	$ 2,381,393	$ 1,919,368
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	86.00%	84.00%	86.00%	85.00%
Digital Media [Member]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 943,137	$ 747,475	$ 1,874,855	$ 1,450,248
Cost of revenue	58,172	50,693	112,719	95,038
Gross profit	$ 884,965	$ 696,782	$ 1,762,136	$ 1,355,210
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	94.00%	93.00%	94.00%	93.00%
Digital Marketing [Member]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 412,172	$ 366,464	$ 818,418	$ 723,631
Cost of revenue	142,002	131,933	283,919	252,308
Gross profit	$ 270,170	$ 234,531	$ 534,499	$ 471,323
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	66.00%	64.00%	65.00%	65.00%
Print And Publishing [Member]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 43,400	$ 48,219	$ 88,771	$ 97,460
Cost of revenue	1,905	2,547	4,013	4,625
Gross profit	$ 41,495	$ 45,672	$ 84,758	$ 92,835
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	96.00%	95.00%	95.00%	95.00%