Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016	Sep. 02, 2017	Aug. 27, 2016
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 25,139	$ 32,798	$ 65,834	$ 85,155
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation	29,090	3,368	37,084	3,860
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,627	1,677	4,810	5,032
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	10	10	30	30
Cash-flow hedges, net of tax	(99)	35	7	(156)
Other comprehensive income	30,628	5,090	41,931	8,766
Comprehensive income	55,767	37,888	107,765	93,921
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(11)	53	23	161
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 55,778	$ 37,835	$ 107,742	$ 93,760