Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]

Net cash provided by operating activities reflects cash payments for interest and income taxes as shown below, for the years ended November 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively (in thousands):

	2014		2013			2012
Interest paid	$	45,396	$	39,023		$	19,315
Income tax payments (refunds), net	$	52,030	$	(9,458	)	$	24,279