Consolidated Statements of Comprehesive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 28, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 87,097	$ 50,151	$ 97,186
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	(62,776)	(38,687)	(931)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	(15,871)	(36,874)	68,196
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	40	41	41
Cash-flow hedges, net of tax	(1,342)	116	303
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(79,949)	(75,404)	67,609
Comprehensive income (loss)	7,148	(25,253)	164,795
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	400	364	370
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 6,748	$ (25,617)	$ 164,425