Consolidated Statements of Comprehesive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 03, 2016	Nov. 28, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 124,382	$ 87,097	$ 50,151
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation	(33,855)	(62,776)	(38,687)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	(1,701)	(15,871)	(36,874)
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	41	40	41
Cash-flow hedges, net of tax	42	(1,342)	116
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(35,473)	(79,949)	(75,404)
Comprehensive income (loss)	88,909	7,148	(25,253)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	226	400	364
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 88,683	$ 6,748	$ (25,617)