10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 2, 2019

OR

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from               to

Commission file number: 001-09225

H.B. FULLER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota	41-0268370
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)
1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota	55110-5101
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(651) 236-5900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer [X]	Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ]	Smaller reporting company [  ]
	Emerging growth company [  ]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Yes [  ] No [X]

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, was 50,885,501 as of March 25, 2019.

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H.B. Fuller Company

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

Page 

PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018	4
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity for the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	25
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	35
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	36
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION		36
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	36
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	38
ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	39
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	40
SIGNATURES		41

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,
	2019			2018
Net revenue	$	672,935		$	713,079
Cost of sales		(493,010	)		(527,566	)
Gross profit		179,925			185,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(145,713	)		(152,707	)
Other income (expense), net		3,365			4,912
Interest expense		(26,807	)		(27,545	)
Interest income		3,053			3,041
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments		13,823			13,214
Income taxes		(3,140	)		32,632
Income from equity method investments		1,565			1,821
Net income including non-controlling interest		12,248			47,667
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest		(4	)		15
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$	12,244		$	47,682
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:
Basic		0.24			0.94
Diluted		0.24			0.92
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic		50,752			50,471
Diluted		51,901			51,898
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.155		$	0.150

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,
	2019			2018
Net income including non-controlling interest	$	12,248		$	47,667
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation		17,699			21,455
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax		1,482			1,660
Interest rate swaps, net of tax		(11,444	)		15,952
Cash flow hedges, net of tax		4,086			(6,841	)
Other comprehensive income		11,823			32,226
Comprehensive income		24,071			79,893
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		10			(28	)
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$	24,061		$	79,921

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	March 2,			December 1,
	2019			2018
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	113,476		$	150,793
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $14,235 and $14,017, as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018, respectively)		478,326			495,008
Inventories		386,725			348,461
Other current assets		114,138			95,657
Total current assets		1,092,665			1,089,919
Property, plant and equipment		1,322,466			1,303,590
Accumulated depreciation		(685,148	)		(667,041	)
Property, plant and equipment, net		637,318			636,549
Goodwill		1,314,615			1,305,171
Other intangibles, net		892,391			908,151
Other assets		229,111			236,524
Total assets	$	4,166,100		$	4,176,314
Liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity
Current liabilities:
Notes payable	$	17,839		$	14,770
Current maturities of long-term debt		71,225			91,225
Trade payables		284,910			273,378
Accrued compensation		59,655			78,384
Income taxes payable		16,001			12,578
Other accrued expenses		71,245			75,788
Total current liabilities		520,875			546,123
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		2,146,152			2,141,532
Accrued pension liabilities		69,488			70,680
Other liabilities		255,481			264,768
Total liabilities		2,991,996			3,023,103
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Equity:
H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) shares authorized – 10,045,900		-			-
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, shares authorized – 160,000,000, shares outstanding – 50,883,771 and 50,732,796, as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018, respectively		50,884			50,733
Additional paid-in capital		100,573			95,940
Retained earnings		1,290,571			1,286,289
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(268,335	)		(280,152	)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity		1,173,693			1,152,810
Non-controlling interest		411			401
Total equity		1,174,104			1,153,211
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity	$	4,166,100		$	4,176,314

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	H.B. Fuller Company Shareholders
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Non- Controlling Interest			Total
Balance at December 1, 2018, as previously reported	$	50,733		$	95,940		$	1,285,246		$	(280,152	)	$	401		$	1,152,168
Change in accounting principles		-			-			1,043			-			-			1,043
Balance at December 1, 2018, as adjusted	$	50,733		$	95,940		$	1,286,289		$	(280,152	)	$	401		$	1,153,211
Comprehensive income		-			-			12,244			11,817			10			24,071
Dividends		-			-			(7,962	)		-			-			(7,962	)
Stock option exercises		41			1,025			-			-			-			1,066
Share-based compensation plans other, net		168			6,233			-			-			-			6,401
Repurchases of common stock		(58	)		(2,625	)		-			-			-			(2,683	)
Balance at March 2, 2019	$	50,884		$	100,573		$	1,290,571		$	(268,335	)	$	411		$	1,174,104
Balance at December 2, 2017	$	50,389		$	74,662		$	1,127,028		$	(200,655	)	$	393		$	1,051,817
Comprehensive income (loss)		-			-			47,682			32,239			(28	)		79,893
Dividends		-			-			(7,649	)		-			-			(7,649	)
Stock option exercises		27			735			-			-			-			762
Share-based compensation plans other, net		180			6,450			-			-			-			6,630
Repurchases of common stock		(63	)		(3,205	)		-			-			-			(3,268	)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects		-			-			18,341			(18,341	)		-			-
Balance at March 3, 2018	$	50,533		$	78,642		$	1,185,402		$	(186,757	)	$	365		$	1,128,185

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019			March 3, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including non-controlling interest	$	12,248		$	47,667
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		16,842			17,422
Amortization		19,212			19,243
Deferred income taxes		(1,426	)		(50,613	)
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received		(1,565	)		(1,821	)
Loss (gain) on sale of assets		30			(2,098	)
Share-based compensation		5,906			5,651
Loss on mark to market adjustment related to contingent consideration liability		-			48
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net		5,873			16,613
Inventories		(21,630	)		(46,713	)
Other assets		(21,065	)		(38,137	)
Trade payables		7,905			(5,016	)
Accrued compensation		(19,205	)		(22,211	)
Other accrued expenses		(5,253	)		(10,465	)
Income taxes payable		(1,622	)		8,733
Accrued / prepaid pensions		(5,289	)		(2,218	)
Other liabilities		(3,009	)		29,897
Other		12,541			1,939
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		493			(32,079	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchased property, plant and equipment		(13,865	)		(18,555	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		141			1,367
Net cash used in investing activities		(13,724	)		(17,188	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and payment of debt issuance costs		(20,000	)		(5,375	)
Net payment of notes payable		2,645			231
Dividends paid		(7,883	)		(7,642	)
Proceeds from stock options exercised		1,065			762
Repurchases of common stock		(2,683	)		(3,268	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(26,856	)		(15,292	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		2,770			2,639
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(37,317	)		(61,920	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		150,793			194,398
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	113,476		$	132,478
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Dividends paid with company stock	$	79		$	7
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $73 and $66 for the periods ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018, respectively	$	31,400		$	29,701
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$	8,699		$	9,797

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

Overview

The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position, and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the fiscal year as a whole.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 1, 2018 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Change in Accounting Principle – Accounting for Inventory

During the year ended December 2, 2018, we elected to change our method of accounting for certain inventories in the United States within the Company’s Americas Adhesives and Construction Adhesives segments from the last-in, first-out method (“LIFO”) to weighted-average cost. We retrospectively adjusted the Consolidated Financial Statements for all periods presented to reflect this change.

Change in Accounting Principle – Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires 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. We adopted this ASU during the three months ended March 2, 2019 using the modified retrospective method of adoption. As a result of the adoption of this ASU, we recorded an increase to opening retained earnings of $1,776 as of December 2, 2018 related to accelerated recognition for arrangements where we provide shipping and handling services after control of the goods has transferred to the customer. Prior periods were not restated. We have included the disclosures required by this ASU in Note 7.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net). This ASU provides guidance on recording revenue on a gross basis versus a net basis based on the determination of whether an entity is a principal or an agent when another party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer. The amendments in this ASU affect the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 and were adopted during the three months ended March 2, 2019 with ASU No. 2014-09 as discussed above.

Change in Accounting Principle – Income Tax Impact of Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. This ASU changes the timing of income tax recognition for an intercompany sale of assets. The ASU requires the seller’s tax effects and the buyer’s deferred taxes to be recognized immediately upon the sale instead of deferring accounting for the income tax implications until the assets are sold to a third party or recovered through use. We adopted this ASU during the three months ended March 2, 2019. We recorded a decrease to opening retained earnings of $733 as of December 2, 2018 as a result of the adoption of this ASU.

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Change in Accounting Principle – Net Periodic Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which requires employers to include only the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in operating expenses. The other components of net benefit cost, including amortization of prior service cost/credit, and settlement and curtailment effects, are to be included in non-operating expenses. The classification requirements of this ASU are applied on a retrospective basis. The ASU also stipulates that only the service cost component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization on a prospective basis. We adopted this ASU during the three months ended March 2, 2019. As a result of adoption, the components of our net periodic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit costs other than service cost are now presented as non-operating expenses for all periods presented. Service cost remains in operating expenses. As a result of the retrospective adjustment for the change in accounting principle, certain amounts in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 3, 2018 were adjusted as follows:

	As Reported			Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07			As Adjusted
Cost of sales	$	(525,374	)	$	(2,192	)	$	(527,566	)
Gross profit		187,705			(2,192	)		185,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(151,020	)		(1,687	)		(152,707	)
Other income (expense), net		1,033			3,879			4,912
Net income including non-controlling interests		47,667			-			47,667
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		47,682			-			47,682
Basic	$	0.94		$	-		$	0.94
Diluted		0.92			-			0.92

New Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). This ASU requires entities that are customers in cloud computing arrangements to defer implementation costs if they would be capitalized by the entity in software licensing arrangements under the internal-use software guidance. The ASU may be applied retrospectively or prospectively to implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning November 29, 2020 with early adoption permitted. We early adopted this ASU during the three months ended March 2, 2019 on a prospective basis which did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The ASU removes the requirement to disclose: the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU requires disclosure of changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning November 29, 2020 with early adoption permitted. We have evaluated the effect that this ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will not have a material impact.

In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements. This ASU allows entities to not recast comparative periods in transition to ASC 842 and instead report the comparative periods presented in the period of adoption under ASC 840. The ASU also includes a practical expedient for lessors to not separate the lease and nonlease components of a contract. The amendments in this ASU are effective in the same timeframe as ASU No. 2016-02 as discussed below. We are incorporating this ASU into our assessment and adoption of ASU No. 2016-02.

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In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases. This ASU includes certain clarifications to address potential narrow-scope implementation issues which we are incorporating into our assessment and adoption of ASU No. 2016-02. The amendments in this ASU are effective in the same timeframe as ASU No. 2016-02 as discussed below.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force).  This ASU requires changes in the presentation of certain items including, but not limited to, debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies and distributions received from equity method investees. We adopted this ASU during the three months ended March 2, 2019. Adoption of this ASU will have a presentation impact only and will result in a retrospective reclassification of debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of $16,598 within the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 2, 2017 from operating to financing cash outflows.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Statements. This ASU requires a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In November 2018, the FASB also issued ASU No. 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. This ASU clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are within the scope of Topic 842, Leases. The amendments in this ASU affect the guidance in ASU No. 2016-13 and are effective in the same timeframe as ASU No. 2016-13. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning November 29, 2020. We are currently evaluating the effect that this ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Subtopic 842). This ASU changes accounting for leases and requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from all leases, including those classified as operating leases under previous accounting guidance, on the balance sheet and requires disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. In December 2018, the FASB also issued ASU No. 2018-20, Leases (Topic 842): Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors, which clarifies the accounting for lessors for variable payments that relate to both a lease component and a nonlease component and is effective in the same timeframe as ASU 2016-02, and ASU No. 2019-01, Leases (Topic 842): Codification Improvements, which clarifies the transition disclosure requirements. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning December 1, 2019 with early adoption permitted. The new ASU must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition approach, and provides for certain practical expedients. We have begun implementing lease accounting software and are currently evaluating the impact that the new ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note 2: Restructuring Actions

The Company has approved restructuring plans consisting of consolidation plans, organizational changes and other actions related to the integration of the operations of Royal Adhesives with the operations of the Company, and other actions to optimize operations. The following table summarizes the pre-tax distribution of charges under these restructuring plans by income statement classification:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018
Cost of sales	$	376	$	232
Selling, general and administrative		1,077		1,597
	$	1,453	$	1,829

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The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of restructuring charges by segment:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018
Americas Adhesives	$	276	$	803
EIMEA		580		(42	)
Asia Pacific		43		3
Construction Adhesives		319		809
Engineering Adhesives		235		256
	$	1,453	$	1,829

A summary of the restructuring liability is presented below:

	Employee- Related			Asset-Related			Other			Total
Balance at December 2, 2017	$	1,486		$	-		$	20		$	1,506
Expenses incurred		6,223			2,353			305			8,881
Non-cash charges		-			(1,666	)		-			(1,666	)
Cash payments		(3,395	)		(687	)		(325	)		(4,407	)
Foreign currency translation		(58	)		-			-			(58	)
Balance at December 1, 2018	$	4,256		$	-		$	-		$	4,256
Expenses incurred		907			303			243			1,453
Cash payments		(941	)		(303	)		(134	)		(1,378	)
Foreign currency translation		2			-			-			2
Balance at March 2, 2019	$	4,224		$	-		$	109		$	4,333

Restructuring liabilities have been classified as a component of other accrued expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 3: Inventories

The composition of inventories is as follows:

	March 2,		December 1,
	2019		2018
Raw materials	$	178,152	$	169,228
Finished goods		208,573		179,233
Total inventories	$	386,725	$	348,461

Note 4: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The goodwill activity for the three months ended March 2, 2019 is presented below:

	Americas				Asia			Construction		Engineering
	Adhesives		EIMEA		Pacific			Adhesives		Adhesives		Total
Balance at December 1, 2018	$	339,800	$	155,552	$	21,428		$	310,720	$	477,671	$	1,305,171
Currency impact		422		2,002		(149	)		149		7,020		9,444
Balance at March 2, 2019	$	340,222	$	157,554	$	21,279		$	310,869	$	484,691	$	1,314,615

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As discussed in Note 15, as of the beginning of the three months ended March 2, 2019, we realigned certain customers across operating segments. We allocated goodwill within our reporting units to reflect this realignment using the relative fair value approach.

Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows:

	March 2, 2019
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Purchased Technology and Patents			Customer Relationships			Trade Names			All Other			Total
Original cost	$	118,429		$	958,867		$	66,575		$	27,563		$	1,171,434
Accumulated amortization		(43,521	)		(192,035	)		(22,965	)		(21,080	)		(279,601	)
Net identifiable intangibles	$	74,908		$	766,832		$	43,610		$	6,483		$	891,833

	December 1, 2018
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Purchased Technology and Patents			Customer Relationships			Trade Names			All Other			Total
Original cost	$	118,930		$	953,929		$	65,975		$	33,550		$	1,172,384
Accumulated amortization		(41,503	)		(175,318	)		(21,573	)		(26,332	)		(264,726	)
Net identifiable intangibles	$	77,427		$	778,611		$	44,402		$	7,218		$	907,658

Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $19,212 and $19,243 for the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018, respectively.

Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five fiscal years is as follows:

	Remainder
Fiscal Year	2019		2020		2021		2022		2023		Thereafter
Amortization Expense	$	57,682	$	72,099	$	70,552	$	69,278	$	66,667	$	555,555

Non-amortizable intangible assets as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018 are $558 and $493, respectively and are related to trademarks and trade names.

Note 5: Accounting for Share-Based Compensation

Overview 

We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards including non-qualified stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described in detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 1, 2018.

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Grant-Date Fair Value 

We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of an award. The fair value of options granted during the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018 was calculated using the following weighted average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019				March 3, 2018
Expected life (in years)			4.75				4.75
Weighted-average expected volatility			24.25%				23.26%
Expected volatility		24.25%	-	24.33%		23.18%	-	23.26%
Risk-free interest rate		2.51%	-	2.55%		2.38%	-	2.53%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield			1.40%				1.12%
Expected dividend yield range		1.26%	-	1.41%		1.12%	-	1.74%
Weighted-average fair value of grants			$9.80				$11.37

Expected life – We use historical employee exercise and option expiration data to estimate the expected life assumption for the Black-Scholes grant-date valuation. We believe that this historical data is currently the best estimate of the expected term of a new option. We use a weighted-average expected life for all awards.

Expected volatility – Volatility is calculated using our stock’s historical volatility for the same period of time as the expected life. We have no reason to believe that our future volatility will differ materially from historical volatility.

Risk-free interest rate – The rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for the same period of time as the expected life.

Expected dividend yield – The calculation is based on the total expected annual dividend payout divided by the average stock price.

Expense

We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation expense for option awards, restricted stock shares and restricted stock units with graded and cliff vesting. Incentive stock options and performance awards are based on certain performance-based metrics and the expense is adjusted quarterly, based on our projections of the achievement of those metrics. The amount of share-based compensation expense recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest. The expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which for us is the period between the grant-date and the earlier of the award’s stated vesting term or the date the employee is eligible for early vesting based on the terms of the plans.

Total share-based compensation expense was $5,906 and $5,651 for the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018, respectively. All share-based compensation expense was recorded as selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense.

As of March 2, 2019, there was $13,819 of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock option awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years. Unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested restricted stock units was $17,420, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years.

Stock Option Activity

The stock option activity for the three months ended March 2, 2019 is presented below:

				Average
	Options			Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 1, 2018		4,466,106		$	44.72
Granted		952,067			45.48
Exercised		(40,605	)		26.23
Forfeited or cancelled		(5,191	)		50.48
Outstanding at March 2, 2019		5,372,377		$	44.99

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The fair value of options granted during the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018 was $9,331 and $7,645, respectively. Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018 was $910 and $638, respectively. Intrinsic value is the difference between our closing stock price on the respective trading day and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options exercised.

Proceeds received from option exercises during the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018 were $1,065 and $762, respectively.

Restricted Stock Activity

The nonvested restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 2, 2019 is presented below:

						Weighted-
				Weighted-		Average
				Average		Remaining
				Grant		Contractual
				Date Fair		Life
	Units			Value		(in Years)
Nonvested at December 1, 2018		414,353		$	47.45		1.0
Granted		272,178			44.43		2.9
Vested		(172,797	)		45.41		-
Forfeited		(18,529	)		41.72		0.7
Nonvested at March 2, 2019		495,205		$	46.71		1.3

Total fair value of restricted stock vested during the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018 was $7,846 and $7,900, respectively. The total fair value of nonvested restricted stock at March 2, 2019 was $23,135.

We repurchased 57,917 and 63,540 restricted stock shares during the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018, respectively, related to statutory minimum tax withholding.

Deferred Compensation Activity

We have a Directors’ Deferred Compensation plan that allows non-employee directors to defer all or a portion of their directors’ compensation in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of our common stock. We also have a Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan that allows key employees to defer a portion of their eligible compensation in a number of investment choices, including units, representing shares of our common stock. We provide a 10 percent match on deferred compensation invested into units, representing shares of our common stock. The deferred compensation unit activity for the three months ended March 2, 2019 is presented below:

	Non-employee
	Directors		Employees			Total
Units outstanding December 1, 2018		479,787		29,735			509,522
Participant contributions		4,717		2,200			6,917
Company match contributions		472		220			692
Payouts		-		(2,221	)		(2,221	)
Units outstanding March 2, 2019		484,976		29,934			514,910

Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution.

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Note 6: Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018
													Other
	Pension Benefits												Postretirement
	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans						Benefits
Net periodic cost (benefit):	2019			2018			2019			2018			2019			2018
Service cost	$	1		$	14		$	568		$	598		$	24		$	43
Interest cost		3,673			3,419			1,184			1,204			387			371
Expected return on assets		(6,326	)		(6,541	)		(2,587	)		(2,864	)		(1,753	)		(1,724	)
Amortization:
Prior service cost		3			7			16			(1	)		-			-
Actuarial loss		1,169			1,475			789			749			8			15
Net periodic benefit	$	(1,480	)	$	(1,626	)	$	(30	)	$	(314	)	$	(1,334	)	$	(1,295	)

Note 7: Revenue

Revenue Recognition

We sell a variety of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to a diverse customer base. The vast majority of our arrangements contain a single performance obligation to transfer manufactured goods to the customer as governed by an individual purchase order. 

We recognize revenue at the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised goods to the customer. The transaction price includes an estimation of any variable amounts of consideration to which we will be entitled. The most common forms of variable consideration within our arrangements are customer rebates, which are recorded as a reduction to revenue at the time of the initial sale using the expected value method. The expected value method is the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts and is based on a consideration of historical, current and forecast information. Changes in estimates are updated each reporting period. There are no material instances where variable consideration is constrained and not recorded at the initial time of sale. Product returns are recorded as a reduction to revenue based on historical experience and anticipated sales returns that occur in the normal course of business. We primarily have assurance-type warranties that do not result in separate performance obligations. We have elected to present revenue net of sales taxes and other similar taxes.

We recognize revenue when control of goods is transferred to the customer. For the vast majority of our arrangements, control transfers at a point in time either upon shipment or upon delivery of the goods to the customer. The timing of transfer of control is determined considering the timing of the transfer of legal title, physical possession, and risks and rewards of goods to the customer. 

We record shipping and handling revenue in net revenues and outbound shipping and handling costs in cost of goods sold. The majority of our shipping and handling activities are performed prior to transfer of control of the goods to the customer. For those arrangements where we provide shipping and handling services after control of the goods has transferred to the customer, we have elected the practical expedient allowed under ASC 606 to account for these activities as a fulfillment cost rather than as a separate performance obligation. Election of this practical expedient resulted in an increase in the balance of retained earnings of $1,776 at the beginning of fiscal 2019. Based on an analysis of the financial statement line items affected in the quarter ended March 2, 2019 in the application of ASU No. 2014-09 as compared with previous reporting, the Company has determined that the quantitative changes to each financial statement line item are not material. As a result, for the quarter ended March 2, 2019, the Company is not disclosing the quantitative amount by which each financial statement line item is affected in the current reporting by the application of this ASU as compared with the guidance that was in effect before the change.

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Practical Expedients Elected

We have elected the following practical expedients allowable under ASC 606:

- Election to present revenue net of sales taxes and other similar taxes

- Election to account for shipping and handling services performed after control has transferred to the customer as fulfillment activities

Disaggregated Revenue Information

We view the following disaggregation of revenue by product type as useful to understanding the composition of revenue recognized during the respective reporting periods:

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019
	Americas				Asia		Construction		Engineering
	Adhesives		EIMEA		Pacific		Adhesives		Adhesives		Total
Durable Assembly	$	61,328	$	61,182	$	14,033	$	-	$	-	$	136,543
Hygiene		30,029		45,558		27,308		-		-		102,895
Packaging		69,402		29,120		12,794		-		-		111,316
Paper and Other		81,191		20,653		9,253		-		-		111,097
Construction		-		-		-		82,456		-		82,456
Engineering		-		-		-		-		128,628		128,628
	$	241,950	$	156,513	$	63,388	$	82,456	$	128,628	$	672,935

	Three Months Ended March 3, 2018
	Americas				Asia		Construction		Engineering
	Adhesives		EIMEA		Pacific		Adhesives		Adhesives		Total
Durable Assembly	$	66,533	$	64,900	$	15,163	$	-	$	-	$	146,596
Hygiene		31,129		49,172		28,140		-		-		108,441
Packaging		67,528		31,224		13,092		-		-		111,844
Paper and Other		85,773		23,682		10,214		-		-		119,669
Construction		-		-		-		98,257		-		98,257
Engineering		-		-		-		-		128,272		128,272
	$	250,963	$	168,978	$	66,609	$	98,257	$	128,272	$	713,079

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Note 8: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss):

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019											Three Months Ended March 3, 2018
	H.B. Fuller Stockholders									Non- controlling Interest		H.B. Fuller Stockholders									Non- controlling Interest
	Pre-tax			Tax			Net			Net		Pre-tax			Tax			Net			Net
Net income including non-controlling interest		-			-		$	12,244		$	4		-			-		$	47,682		$	(15	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹	$	17,693			-			17,693			6	$	21,468			-			21,468			(13	)
Reclassification to earnings:
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²		1,986		$	(504	)		1,482			-		2,238		$	(578	)		1,660			-
Interest rate swap³		(15,259	)		3,815			(11,444	)		-		20,727			(4,775	)		15,952			-
Cash flow hedges³		4,284			(198	)		4,086			-		(4,563	)		(2,278	)		(6,841	)		-
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	8,704		$	3,113			11,817			6	$	39,870		$	(7,631	)		32,239			(13	)
Comprehensive income (loss)							$	24,061		$	10							$	79,921		$	(28	)

¹ Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries.

² Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") into earnings as part of net periodic cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans is reported in cost of sales and SG&A expense.

³ Income (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows:

	March 2, 2019
	Total			H.B. Fuller Stockholders			Non- controlling Interest
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(109,699	)	$	(109,614	)	$	(85	)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $50,105		(142,658	)		(142,658	)		-
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($3,416)		10,249			10,249			-
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $390		(7,971	)		(7,971	)		-
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects		(18,341	)		(18,341	)		-
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(268,420	)	$	(268,335	)	$	(85	)

	December 1, 2018
	Total			H.B. Fuller Stockholders			Non- controlling Interest
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(127,398	)	$	(127,307	)	$	(91	)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $75,083		(144,140	)		(144,140	)		-
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,231)		21,693			21,693			-
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $588		(12,057	)		(12,057	)		-
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects		(18,341	)		(18,341	)		-
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(280,243	)	$	(280,152	)	$	(91	)

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Note 9: Income Taxes

As of March 2, 2019, we had a liability of $8,630 recorded for gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest) compared to $8,420 as of December 1, 2018. As of March 2, 2019, we had accrued $955 of gross interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits. For the three months ended March 2, 2019, our recorded liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $210.

Note 10: Earnings Per Share

A reconciliation of the common share components for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations is as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,		March 3,
(Shares in thousands)	2019		2018
Weighted-average common shares - basic		50,752		50,471
Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans		1,149		1,427
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted		51,901		51,898

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding shares, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

Share-based compensation awards for 3,002,073 and 2,226,893 shares for the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018, respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive.

Note 11: Financial Instruments

Overview

As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables.

We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, and interest rate swaps to manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not hold derivative financial instruments of a speculative nature or for trading purposes. We record derivatives as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognized immediately in earnings unless the derivative qualifies and is designated as a hedge. Cash flows from derivatives are classified in the statement of cash flows in the same category as the cash flows from the items subject to designated hedge or undesignated (economic) hedge relationships. The company evaluates hedge effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. If a derivative is no longer expected to be effective, hedge accounting is discontinued. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded in earnings.

We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance of counterparties for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements. We select investment-grade multinational banks and financial institutions as counterparties for derivative transactions and monitor the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any of these counterparties, and valuation allowances, if any, are de minimis.

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Cash Flow Hedges

As of March 2, 2019, we had the following cash flow hedges: 1) six cross-currency swap agreements effective October 20, 2017 to convert a notional amount of $401,200 of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S. dollars and maturing in 2021 and 2022; 2) one cross-currency swap agreement effective February 24, 2017 to convert a notional amount of $42,600 of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S. dollars and maturing in 2020; and 3) one cross-currency swap agreement effective October 7, 2015, to convert a notional amount of $44,912 of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S. dollars and maturing in 2019. 

As of March 2, 2019, the combined fair value of the swaps was an asset of $3,071 and was included in other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated as cash flow hedges for accounting treatment. The lesser amount between the cumulative change in the fair value of the actual swaps and the cumulative change in the fair value of hypothetical swaps is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The differences between the cumulative change in the fair value of the actual swaps and the cumulative change in the fair value of hypothetical swaps are recorded as other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  In a perfectly effective hedge relationship, the two fair value calculations would exactly offset each other. Any difference in the calculation represents hedge ineffectiveness. The amount in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to cross-currency swaps was a loss of $7,971 as of March 2, 2019. The estimated net amount of the existing loss that is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of March 2, 2019 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is $2,115. As of March 2, 2019, we do not believe any gains or losses will be reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of these cash flow hedges because the original forecasted transaction will not occur.

The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of March 2, 2019:

	Fiscal Year of Expiration	Interest Rate		Notional Value		Fair Value
Pay EUR	2019		3.80%	$	44,912	$	(1,058	)
Receive USD			5.0530%
Pay EUR	2020		1.95%	$	42,600	$	(3,450	)
Receive USD			4.3038%
Pay EUR	2021		2.75%	$	133,340	$	2,698
Receive USD			4.9330%
Pay EUR	2022		3.00%	$	267,860	$	4,881
Receive USD			5.1803%
Total				$	488,712	$	3,071

On March 26, 2018, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $100,000 of our $2,150,000 Term Loan B issued on October 20, 2017 to a fixed interest rate of 4.312 percent. On March 9, 2018, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $100,000 of our $2,150,000 Term Loan B to a fixed interest rate of 4.490 percent. On February 27, 2018, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $200,000 of our $2,150,000 Term Loan B to a fixed interest rate of 4.589 percent. On October 20, 2017, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $1,050,000 of our $2,150,000 Term Loan B to a fixed interest rate of 4.0275 percent. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps in total was an asset of $14,282 at March 2, 2019 and was included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as cash flow hedges. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for these interest rate swaps. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our $1,450,000 variable rate Term Loan B are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

On April 23, 2018, we amended our Term Loan B Credit Agreement to reduce the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.25 percent to LIBOR plus 2.00 percent. Fixed interest rates related to swap agreements disclosed have been updated to reflect the amendment.

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The amounts of pretax gains (losses) recognized in Comprehensive Income related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019			March 3, 2018
Cross-currency swap contracts	$	4,284		$	(4,563	)
Interest rate swap contracts		(15,259	)		20,727

Fair Value Hedges

On February 14, 2017, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $150,000 of our $300,000 Public Notes that were issued on February 14, 2017 to a variable interest rate of 1-month LIBOR plus 1.86 percent. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps in total was a liability of $5,288 at March 2, 2019 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as fair value hedges. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for these interest rate swaps. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our $150,000 fixed rate Public Notes are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments

The company uses foreign currency forward contracts to offset its exposure to the change in value of certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities held at foreign subsidiaries that are remeasured at the end of each period. Although the contracts are effective economic hedges, they are not designated as accounting hedges. Foreign currency forward contracts are recorded as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the value of these derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.

See Note 12 for fair value amounts of these derivative instruments.

As of March 2, 2019, we had forward foreign currency contracts maturing between March 4, 2019 and November 19, 2019. The mark-to-market effect associated with these contracts was largely offset by the underlying transaction gains and losses resulting from the foreign currency exposures for which these contracts relate. 

The amounts of pretax gains (losses) recognized in other income (expense), net related to derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	4,076	$	(7,421	)

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities in the customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and countries. As of March 2, 2019, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Note 12: Fair Value Measurements

Overview

Estimates of fair value for financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. The framework defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The framework discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The framework utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:

● Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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● Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

● Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s assumptions, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.

	March 2,		Fair Value Measurements Using:
Description	2019		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Marketable securities	$	9,906	$	9,906	$	-	$	-
Foreign exchange contract assets		6,667		-		6,667		-
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges		14,282				14,282
Cross-currency cash flow hedges		3,071		-		3,071		-
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	$	2,591	$	-	$	2,591	$	-
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges		5,288		-		5,288		-

	December 1,		Fair Value Measurements Using:
Description	2018		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Marketable securities	$	11,436	$	11,436	$	-	$	-
Foreign exchange contract assets		4,933		-		4,933		-
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges		28,924		-		28,924		-
Cross-currency cash flow hedges		739		-		739		-
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	$	2,156	$	-	$	2,156	$	-
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges		8,657		-		8,657		-

Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $2,132,275 and $2,123,447 as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018, respectively. The fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered for debt of similar maturities. The estimated fair value of these long-term obligations is not necessarily indicative of the amount that would be realized in a current market exchange.

Note 13: Share Repurchase Program

On April 6, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200,000 of our outstanding common shares. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. Upon repurchase of the shares, we reduce our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess being applied against additional paid-in capital. This authorization replaces the September 30, 2010 authorization to repurchase shares.

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We did not repurchase any shares during the three months ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018. 

Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Matters 

From time to time, we become aware of compliance matters relating to, or receive notices from, federal, state or local entities regarding possible or alleged violations of environmental, health or safety laws and regulations. We review the circumstances of each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of potential liability or our contribution relative to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous substances involved, the method and extent of remediation, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Also, from time to time, we are identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish an undiscounted financial provision. We recorded liabilities of $10,532 and $10,665 as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018, respectively, for probable and reasonably estimable environmental remediation costs. Of the amount reserved, $4,634 and $4,784 as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018, respectively, is attributable to a facility we own in Simpsonville, South Carolina as a result of our Royal Adhesives acquisition that is a designated site under CERCLA.

Currently we are involved in various environmental investigations, clean up activities and administrative proceedings and lawsuits. In particular, we are currently deemed a PRP in conjunction with numerous other parties, in a number of government enforcement actions associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean up of these sites. In addition, we are engaged in environmental remediation and monitoring efforts at a number of current and former operating facilities. While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

Other Legal Proceedings 

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 30 years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicating that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought.

A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third parties, including indemnification pursuant to the provisions of a 1976 agreement under which we acquired a business from a third party. Currently, this third party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the third party.

In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities, including defense costs.  Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are insolvent.  We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and settlements and judgments in asbestos-related lawsuits.  These agreements require, among other things, that we fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent.

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A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				3 Years Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018		December 1, 2018
Lawsuits and claims settled		1		2		30
Settlement amounts	$	12	$	185	$	3,423
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$	8	$	171	$	2,530

We do not believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. 

Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

During 2018, we retained legal counsel to conduct an internal investigation of the possible resale of our hygiene products into Iran by certain customers of our subsidiaries in Turkey (beginning in 2011) and India (beginning in 2014), in possible violation of the economic sanctions against Iran administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets (“OFAC”) and our compliance policy. The sales to these customers represented less than one percent of our net revenue in each of our last three fiscal years.  The sales to the customers who were reselling our products into Iran ceased during fiscal year 2018 and we do not currently conduct any business in Iran. In January 2018, we voluntarily contacted OFAC to advise it of this internal investigation and our intention to cooperate fully with OFAC and, in September 2018, we submitted the results and findings of our investigation to OFAC. We have not yet received a response from OFAC. At this time, we cannot predict the outcome or effect of the investigation, however, based on the results of our investigation to date, we believe we could incur penalties ranging from zero to $10,000.

Note 15: Operating Segments

We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. Operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment. Corporate assets are not allocated to the operating segments. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs.

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We have five reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives and Engineering Adhesives. As of the beginning of the three months ended March 2, 2019, we realigned certain customers across operating segments. The table below provides certain information regarding net revenue and segment operating income (loss) for each of our operating segments. Prior period segment information has been recast retrospectively to reflect the realignment.

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019								March 3, 2018
			Inter-			Segment					Inter-		Segment
	Trade		Segment			Operating			Trade		Segment		Operating
	Revenue		Revenue			Income (Loss)			Revenue		Revenue		Income
Americas Adhesives	$	241,950	$	3,406		$	15,695		$	250,963	$	5,413	$	14,537
EIMEA		156,513		4,011			3,426			168,978		5,769		5,892
Asia Pacific		63,388		2,031			3,779			66,609		1,637		2,305
Construction Adhesives		82,456		(1	)		(3,339	)		98,257		-		461
Engineering Adhesives		128,628		(2	)		14,651			128,272		-		9,611
Total	$	672,935				$	34,212		$	713,079			$	32,806

The table below provides a reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,
	2019			2018
Segment operating income	$	34,212		$	32,806
Other income (expense), net		3,365			4,912
Interest expense		(26,807	)		(27,545	)
Interest income		3,053			3,041
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$	13,823		$	13,214

The table below provides total assets of each of our operating segments as of December 1, 2018:

Total assets	December 1, 2018
Americas Adhesives	$	1,003,926
EIMEA		724,633
Asia Pacific		272,923
Construction Adhesives		876,448
Engineering Adhesives		970,357
Corporate		328,027
Total	$	4,176,314

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 1, 2018 for important background information related to our business.

Net revenue in the first quarter of 2019 decreased 5.6 percent from the first quarter of 2018. Revenue decreased 4.0 percent due to sales volume. This was offset by a 3.0 percent increase due to favorable product pricing. Negative currency effects of 4.6 percent compared to the first quarter of 2018 were primarily driven by the weaker Euro, Argentinian peso, Turkish lira, Chinese renminbi, Brazilian real and Indian rupee compared to the U.S. dollar. Gross profit margin increased 70 basis points primarily due to favorable product pricing offset by decreased sales volume.

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller in the first quarter of 2019 was $12.2 million compared to $47.7 million in the first quarter of 2018. On a diluted earnings per share basis, the first quarter of 2019 was $0.24 per share compared to $0.92 per share for the first quarter of 2018.

Restructuring Plan

During the first quarter of 2018, we approved a restructuring plan consisting of consolidation plans, organizational changes and other actions related to the integration of the operations of Royal Adhesives with the operations of the Company (the “Royal Adhesives Restructuring Plan”). In implementing the Royal Adhesives Restructuring Plan, we expect to incur costs of approximately $20.0 million, which includes (i) cash expenditures of approximately $12.0 million for severance and related employee costs globally and (ii) other costs of approximately $8.0 million related to the optimization of production facilities, streamlining of processes and accelerated depreciation of long-lived assets.  Approximately $14.0 million of the costs are expected to be cash costs. During the first quarter ended March 2, 2019, we incurred costs of $1.2 million under this plan. The Royal Adhesives Restructuring Plan was implemented in the first quarter of 2018 and is currently expected to be completed by the end of fiscal year 2020.

Results of Operations

Net revenue:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,		March 3,		2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019		2018		2018
Net revenue	$	672.9	$	713.1		(5.6%	)

We review variances in net revenue in terms of changes related to sales volume, product pricing, business acquisitions and changes in foreign currency exchange rates.  The following table shows the net revenue variance analysis for the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018:

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019
	vs March 3, 2018
Organic growth		(1.0	%)
Currency		(4.6	%)
Total		(5.6	%)

Organic growth was a negative 1.0 percent in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018. The 1.0 percent negative organic growth in the first quarter of 2019 was driven by a 15.1 percent decrease in Construction Adhesives, offset by 4.4 percent growth in Engineering Adhesives, 0.7 percent growth in EIMEA and 0.2 percent growth in Americas Adhesives. Organic growth was flat for Asia Pacific in the first quarter of 2019. The decrease is predominately driven by lower sales volume. The negative 4.6 percent currency impact was primarily driven by a weaker Euro, Argentinian peso, Turkish lira, Chinese renminbi, Brazilian real and Indian rupee compared to the U.S. dollar.

Cost of sales:
	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
Raw materials	$	361.1		$	395.9			(8.8	%)
Other manufacturing costs		131.9			131.7			0.2	%
Cost of sales	$	493.0		$	527.6			(6.6	%)
Percent of net revenue		73.3	%		74.0	%

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Cost of sales in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018 decreased 70 basis points as a percentage of net revenue. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue decreased 180 basis points in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to an increase in product pricing. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of revenue increased 110 basis points in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to lower sales volume.

Gross profit:
	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
Gross profit	$	179.9		$	185.5			(3.0	%)
Percent of net revenue		26.7	%		26.0	%

Gross profit in the first quarter of 2019 decreased 3.0 percent and gross profit margin increased 70 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2018. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to favorable product pricing partially offset by lower sales volume.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
SG&A	$	145.7		$	152.7			(4.6	%)
Percent of net revenue		21.7	%		21.4	%

SG&A expenses for the first quarter of 2019 decreased $7.0 million, or 4.6 percent, compared to the first quarter of 2018.  The decrease is mainly due to lower integration costs and favorable foreign currency exchange rates on spending outside the U.S.

We make SG&A expense plans at the beginning of each fiscal year and barring significant changes in business conditions or our outlook for the future, we maintain these spending plans for the entire year. Management routinely monitors our SG&A spending relative to these fiscal year plans for each operating segment and for the company overall. We feel it is important to maintain a consistent spending program in this area as many of the activities within the SG&A category such as the sales force, technology development, and customer service are critical elements of our business strategy.

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Other income (expense), net:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,		March 3,		2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019		2018		2018
Other income (expense), net	$	3.4	$	4.9		(30.6	%)

Other income (expense), net in the first quarter of 2019 included $3.4 million of net defined benefit pension benefits and $0.3 million of other income, offset by $0.3 million of currency transaction losses. Other income (expense), net in the first quarter of 2018 included $3.9 million of net defined benefit pension benefits and $2.2 million of other income, offset by $1.2 million of currency transaction losses.

Interest expense:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,		March 3,		2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019		2018		2018
Interest expense	$	26.8	$	27.5		(2.5	%)

Interest expense in the first quarter of 2019 was $26.8 million compared to $27.5 million in the first quarter of 2018. Interest expense in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018 was lower due to lower U.S. debt balances. We capitalized $0.1 million of interest expense in both the first quarter of 2019 and the same period last year.

Interest income:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,		March 3,		2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019		2018		2018
Interest income	$	3.1	$	3.0		3.3	%

Interest income in the first quarter of 2019 was $3.1 million. Interest income in the first quarter of 2018 was $3.0 million.

Income taxes:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
Income taxes	$	3.1		$	(32.6	)		NMP
Effective tax rate		22.7	%		(247.0	%)

NMP = Non-meaningful percentage

Income tax expense of $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2019 includes $0.8 million of discrete tax benefit.  Excluding the discrete tax benefit, the overall effective tax rate was 28.2 percent.  Income tax benefit of $32.6 million in the first quarter of 2018 includes $35.6 million of tax benefit related to the accounting for the tax effects of U.S. Tax Reform and $0.2 million of other discrete tax benefit. Excluding the discrete tax benefits, the overall effective tax rate was 24.1 percent.  The overall effective tax rate excluding discrete tax benefits increased due to the impact of certain items of U.S. Tax Reform which were not effective in 2018, but are applicable to 2019.

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Income from equity method investments:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,		March 3,		2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019		2018		2018
Income from equity method investments	$	1.6	$	1.8		(11.1	%)

The income from equity method investments relates to our 50 percent ownership of the Sekisui-Fuller joint venture in Japan. The lower income for the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018 relates to lower net income in our joint venture.

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$	12.2		$	47.7			(74.4	%)
Percent of net revenue		1.8	%		6.7	%

The net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the first quarter of 2019 was $12.2 million compared to $47.7 million for the first quarter of 2018. The diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2019 was $0.24 per share as compared to $0.92 per share for the first quarter of 2018.

Operating Segment Results

We have five reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives and Engineering Adhesives. Operating results of each of these segments are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance.

As of the beginning of the three months ended March 2, 2019, we realigned certain customers across operating segments. The tables below provide certain information regarding the net revenue and segment operating income of each of our operating segments. Prior period segment information has been recast retrospectively to reflect the realignment. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment.

Net Revenue by Segment:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019					March 3, 2018
	Net		% of			Net		% of
($ in millions)	Revenue		Total			Revenue		Total
Americas Adhesives	$	242.0		36	%	$	251.0		35	%
EIMEA		156.5		23	%		169.0		24	%
Asia Pacific		63.4		10	%		66.6		9	%
Construction Adhesives		82.4		12	%		98.2		14	%
Engineering Adhesives		128.6		19	%		128.3		18	%
Total	$	672.9		100	%	$	713.1		100	%

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Segment Operating Income (Loss):

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019						March 3, 2018
($ in millions)	Segment Operating Income (Loss)			% of Total			Segment Operating Income		% of Total
Americas Adhesives	$	15.7			46	%	$	14.5		44	%
EIMEA		3.4			10	%		5.9		18	%
Asia Pacific		3.8			11	%		2.3		7	%
Construction Adhesives		(3.3	)		(10	%)		0.5		2	%
Engineering Adhesives		14.6			43	%		9.6		29	%
Total	$	34.2			100	%	$	32.8		100	%

Americas Adhesives
	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
Net revenue	$	242.0		$	251.0			(3.6	%)
Segment operating income	$	15.7		$	14.5			8.3	%
Segment operating margin		6.5	%		5.8	%

The following table provides details of the Americas Adhesives net revenue variances:

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019
	vs March 3, 2018
Organic growth		0.2	%
Currency		(3.8	%)
Total		(3.6	%)

Net revenue decreased 3.6 percent in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018.  The increase in organic growth was attributable to favorable product pricing, offset by a decrease in sales volume. The negative currency effect was due to the weaker Argentinian peso, Brazilian real, Canadian dollar and Mexican peso compared to the U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs decreased 180 basis points mainly due to an increase in product pricing and synergy savings achieved through acquisitions. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 130 basis points due to higher production costs and lower net revenue. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 20 basis points. Segment operating income increased 8.3 percent and segment operating margin as a percentage of net revenue increased 70 basis points compared first quarter of 2018.

EIMEA

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
Net revenue	$	156.5		$	169.0			(7.4	%)
Segment operating income	$	3.4		$	5.9			(42.4	%)
Segment operating margin		2.2	%		3.5	%

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The following table provides details of the EIMEA net revenue variances:

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019
	vs March 3, 2018
Organic growth		0.7	%
Currency		(8.1	%)
Total		(7.4	%)

Net revenue decreased 7.4 percent in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018. The increase in organic growth was attributable to favorable product pricing, partially offset by a decrease in sales volume. The negative currency effect was primarily the result of a weaker Euro, Turkish lira and Indian rupee compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue decreased 60 basis points in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018 due to increased product pricing and synergy savings achieved through acquisitions. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 110 basis points higher than the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to higher freight and compensation costs combined with lower sales volume. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue in the first quarter of 2019 were 80 basis points higher than the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to higher restructuring plan and compensation costs. Segment operating income decreased 42.4 percent and segment operating margin decreased 130 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2018.

Asia Pacific

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
Net revenue	$	63.4		$	66.6			(4.8	%)
Segment operating income	$	3.8		$	2.3			65.2	%
Segment operating margin		6.0	%		3.5	%

The following table provides details of the Asia Pacific net revenue variances:

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019
	vs March 3, 2018
Organic growth		0.0	%
Currency		(4.8	%)
Total		(4.8	%)

Net revenue in the first quarter of 2019 decreased 4.8 percent compared to the first quarter of 2018. The flat organic growth was attributable to favorable product pricing offset by a decrease in sales volume. The negative currency effect was primarily the result of a weaker Chinese renminbi and Australian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material costs as a percentage of net revenue decreased 290 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to increased product pricing. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 100 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2018 due to the decrease in net revenue. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 60 basis points primarily due to lower bad debt expense. Segment operating income increased 65.2 percent and segment operating margin increased 250 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2018.

Construction Adhesives

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
Net revenue	$	82.4		$	98.2			(16.1	%)
Segment operating (loss) income	$	(3.3	)	$	0.5			(760.0	%)
Segment operating margin		(4.0	%)		0.5	%

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The following tables provide details of the Construction Adhesives net revenue variances:

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019
	vs March 3, 2018
Organic growth		(15.1	%)
Currency		(1.0	%)
Total		(16.1	%)

Net revenue decreased 16.1 percent in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018. The decrease in organic growth was driven by a decrease in sales volume, partially offset by favorable product pricing. The negative currency effect was due to the weaker Australian dollar, Canadian dollar and Euro compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 40 basis points lower in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 300 basis points higher in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to higher integration and restructuring costs combined with lower sales volume. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue increased 190 basis points due to lower sales volume partially offset by lower restructuring plan expenses. Segment operating income decreased $3.8 million and segment operating margin decreased 450 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2018.

Engineering Adhesives

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,			2019 vs
($ in millions)	2019			2018			2018
Net revenue	$	128.6		$	128.3			0.3	%
Segment operating income	$	14.6		$	9.6			52.1	%
Segment operating margin		11.4	%		7.5	%

The following tables provide details of the Engineering Adhesives net revenue variances:

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019
	vs March 3, 2018
Organic growth		4.4	%
Currency		(4.1	%)
Total		0.3	%

Net revenue increased 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018. The increase in organic growth was attributable to an increase in sales volume and favorable product pricing. Sales volume growth was primarily driven by strong performance in the electronics and new energy markets. The negative currency effect was due to a weaker Chinese renminbi, Euro and Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 430 basis points lower in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018 due to increased product pricing. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 30 basis points higher in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue increased 10 basis points. Segment operating income increased 52.1 percent and segment operating margin increased 390 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2018.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Total cash and cash equivalents as of March 2, 2019 were $113.5 million compared to $150.8 million as of December 1, 2018 and $132.5 million as of March 3, 2018. The majority of the $113.5 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 2, 2019 was held outside the United States. Total long and short-term debt was $2,235.2 million as of March 2, 2019, $2,247.5 million as of December 1, 2018 and $2,441.2 million as of March 3, 2018. The total debt to total capital ratio as measured by Total Debt divided by (Total Debt plus Total Stockholders’ Equity) was 65.6 percent as of March 2, 2019 as compared to 66.1 percent as of December 1, 2018 and 68.5 percent as of March 3, 2018.

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We believe that cash flows from operating activities will be adequate to meet our ongoing liquidity and capital expenditure needs.  In addition, we believe we have the ability to obtain both short-term and long-term debt to meet our financing needs for the foreseeable future. Cash available in the United States has historically been sufficient and we expect it will continue to be sufficient to fund U.S. operations and U.S. capital spending and U.S. pension and other postretirement benefit contributions in addition to funding U.S. acquisitions, dividend payments, debt service and share repurchases as needed.  For those international earnings considered to be reinvested indefinitely, we currently have no intention to, and plans do not indicate a need to, repatriate these funds for U.S. operations.

Our credit agreements include restrictive covenants that, if not met, could lead to a renegotiation of our credit lines and a significant increase in our cost of financing. At March 2, 2019, we were in compliance with all covenants of our contractual obligations as shown in the following table:

Covenant	Debt Instrument	Measurement	Result as of March 2, 2019
Total Indebtedness / TTM EBITDA	Revolving Credit Agreement and Term Loan B Credit Agreement	Not greater than 5.9	4.3

● TTM = Trailing 12 months

● EBITDA for covenant purposes is defined as consolidated net income, plus interest expense, expense for taxes paid or accrued, depreciation and amortization, certain non-cash impairment losses, extraordinary non-cash losses incurred other than in the ordinary course of business, nonrecurring extraordinary non-cash restructuring charges and the non-cash impact of purchase accounting, expenses related to the Royal Adhesives acquisition not to exceed $40.0 million, expenses relating to the integration of Royal Adhesives during the fiscal years ending in 2017, 2018 and 2019 not exceeding $30 million in aggregate, restructuring expenses that began prior to the Royal Adhesives acquisition incurred in fiscal years ending in 2017 and 2018 not exceeding $28 million in aggregate, and non-capitalized charges relating to the SAP implementation during fiscal years ending in 2017 through 2021 not exceeding $13 million in any single fiscal year, minus extraordinary non-cash gains. For the Total Indebtedness / TTM EBITDA ratio, TTM EBITDA is adjusted for the pro forma results from Material Acquisitions and Material Divestitures as if the acquisition or divestiture occurred at the beginning of the calculation period. The full definition is set forth in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement and the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and can be found in the Company’s 8-K filings dated October 20, 2017 and 8-K dated November 17, 2017, respectively.

We believe we have the ability to meet all of our contractual obligations and commitments in fiscal 2019.

Selected Metrics of Liquidity

Key metrics we monitor are net working capital as a percent of annualized net revenue, trade accounts receivable days sales outstanding (“DSO”), inventory days on hand, free cash flow after dividends and debt capitalization ratio.

	March 2,			March 3,
	2019			2018
Net working capital as a percentage of annualized net revenue1		21.4	%		21.6	%
Accounts receivable DSO2 (in days)		57			54
Inventory days on hand3 (in days)		68			68
Free cash flow after dividends4	$	(21.3	)	$	(58.3	)
Total debt to total capital ratio5		65.6	%		68.5	%

¹   Current quarter net working capital (trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts plus inventory minus trade payables) divided by annualized net revenue (current quarter multiplied by four).

²   Trade receivables net of the allowance for doubtful accounts at the balance sheet date multiplied by 56 (8 weeks) and divided by the net revenue for the last 2 months of the quarter.

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³   Total inventory multiplied by 56 and divided by cost of sales (excluding delivery costs) for the last 2 months of the quarter.

⁴  Year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities, less purchased property, plant and equipment and dividends paid. See reconciliation to Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations below.

⁵  Total debt divided by (total debt plus total stockholders’ equity).

Free cash flow after dividends, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operations less purchased property, plant and equipment and dividends paid. Free cash flow after dividends is an integral financial measure used by the Company to assess its ability to generate cash in excess of its operating needs, therefore, the Company believes this financial measure provides useful information to investors. The following table reflects the manner in which free cash flow after dividends is determined and provides a reconciliation of free cash flow after dividends to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Reconciliation of "Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities" to Free cash flow after dividends

	Three Months Ended
($ in millions)	March 2, 2019			March 3, 2018
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	0.5		$	(32.1	)
Less: Purchased property, plant and equipment		13.9			18.6
Less: Dividends paid		7.9			7.6
Free cash flow after dividends		(21.3	)		(58.3	)

Summary of Cash Flows

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,		March 3,
($ in millions)	2019		2018
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	0.5	$	(32.1	)

Net income including non-controlling interest was $12.2 million in the first three months of 2019 compared to $47.7 million in the first three months of 2018. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $36.1 million in the first three months of 2019 compared to $36.7 million in the first three months of 2018. Deferred income taxes was a use of cash of $1.4 million in 2019 compared to $50.6 million in the first three months of 2018. The higher use of cash in the first three months of 2018 was due to the impact of U.S. Tax Reform. Accrued compensation was a use of cash of $19.2 million in 2019 compared to $22.2 million last year related to lower payouts for our employee incentive plans in the current year. Other assets was a use of cash of $21.1 million in the three months ending March 2, 2019 compared to $38.1 million in the same period last year. Other liabilities was a use of cash of $3.0 million in the first three months of 2019 compared to a source of cash of $29.9 million in the first three months of 2018. 

Changes in net working capital (trade receivables, inventory and trade payables) accounted for a use of cash of $7.8 million compared $35.1 million last year. The table below provides the cash flow impact due to changes in the components of net working capital:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,
($ in millions)	2019			2018
Trade receivables, net	$	5.9		$	16.6
Inventory		(21.6	)		(46.7	)
Trade payables		7.9			(5.0	)
Total cash flow impact	$	(7.8	)	$	(35.1	)

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● Trade Receivables, net – Trade Receivables, net was a source of cash of $5.9 million and $16.6 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively. The lower source of cash in 2019 compared 2018 was due more cash collected on trade receivables in the prior year compared to the current year. The DSO were 57 days at March 2, 2019 and 54 days at March 3, 2018.

● Inventory – Inventory was a use of cash of $21.6 million and $46.7 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively. The lower use of cash in 2019 is due to higher raw material costs and increasing inventory levels in 2018 to maintain service levels while integrating our acquisitions in 2018. Inventory days on hand were 68 days as of March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018.

● Trade Payables – For the first three months of 2019, trade payables was a source of cash of $7.9 million compared to a use of cash of $5.0 million in 2018. The source of cash in 2018 compared to the use of cash in 2019 reflects higher payments on trade payables in the prior year.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,
($ in millions)	2019			2018
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(13.7	)	$	(17.2	)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $13.9 million during the three months ended March 2, 2019 as compared to $18.6 million for the same period of 2018.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,
($ in millions)	2019			2018
Net cash used in financing activities	$	(26.9	)	$	(15.3	)

Repayments of long-term debt were $20.0 million in the first three months ended March 2, 2019 and $5.4 million in the first three months ended March 3, 2018. Net proceeds of notes payable were $2.6 million in 2019 compared to $0.2 million in 2018. Cash dividends paid were $7.9 million in 2019 compared to $7.6 million in 2018. Repurchases of common stock were $2.7 million in the three months ended March 2, 2019 compared to $3.2 million in the same period of 2018.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements.  This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of words like "plan," "expect," "aim," "believe," "project," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "will," "should," "could" (including the negative or variations thereof) and other expressions that indicate future events and trends. These plans and expectations are based upon certain underlying assumptions, including those mentioned with the specific statements. Such assumptions are in turn based upon internal estimates and analyses of current market conditions and trends, our plans and strategies, economic conditions and other factors. These plans and expectations and the assumptions underlying them are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions and results. Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions and expectations proves to be inaccurate or is unrealized. In addition to the factors described in this report, Item 1A. Risk Factors identifies some of the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, we have identified these important factors which could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements.  These factors should be considered, together with any similar risk factors or other cautionary language that may be made elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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The list of important factors in Item 1A. Risk Factors does not necessarily present the risk factors in order of importance. This disclosure, including that under Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors, and other forward-looking statements and related disclosures made by us in this report and elsewhere from time to time, represents our best judgment as of the date the information is given. We do not undertake responsibility for updating any of such information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Investors are advised, however, to consult any further public company disclosures (such as in filings with the SEC or in our press releases) on related subjects.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market Risk

We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates, foreign currency rates and prices of raw materials. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

Our financial performance may be negatively affected by unfavorable economic conditions. Recessionary economic conditions may have an adverse impact on our sales volumes, pricing levels and profitability. As domestic and international economic conditions change, trends in discretionary consumer spending also become unpredictable and subject to reductions due to uncertainties about the future. A general reduction in consumer discretionary spending due to a recession in the domestic and international economies, or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Interest Rate Risk

Exposure to changes in interest rates results primarily from borrowing activities used to fund operations. Committed floating rate credit facilities are used to fund a portion of operations. We believe that probable near-term changes in interest rates would not materially affect financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The annual impact on interest expense of a one-percentage point interest rate change on the outstanding balance of our variable rate debt as of March 2, 2019 would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $4.9 million or $0.09 per diluted share.

Foreign Exchange Risk

As a result of being a global enterprise, there is exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our operating results and financial condition are subject to both currency transaction and currency translation risk. Approximately 55 percent of net revenue was generated outside of the United States for the first quarter of 2019. Principal foreign currency exposures relate to the Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Mexican peso, Turkish lira, Egyptian pound, Indian rupee, Indonesian rupiah and Malaysian ringgit.

We enter into cross border transactions through importing and exporting goods to and from different countries and locations. These transactions generate foreign exchange risk as they create assets, liabilities and cash flows in currencies other than their functional currency. This also applies to services provided and other cross border agreements among subsidiaries. Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts.

In the event a natural hedge is not available, we take steps to minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. We do not enter into any speculative positions with regard to derivative instruments.

Based on financial results for the first quarter of 2019, a hypothetical one percent change in our cost of sales due to foreign currency rate changes would have resulted in a change in net income attributable to H.B. Fuller of approximately $1.9 million or $0.04 per diluted share. Based on financial results and foreign currency balance sheet positions as of March 2, 2019, a hypothetical overall 10 percent change in the U.S. dollar would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $3.1 million or $0.06 per diluted share.

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Raw Materials

The principal raw materials used to manufacture products include resins, polymers, synthetic rubbers, vinyl acetate monomer and plasticizers. We generally avoid sole source supplier arrangements for raw materials. While alternate supplies of most key raw materials are available, unplanned supplier production outages may lead to strained supply-demand situations for several key raw materials such as ethylene and propylene, several polymers and other petroleum derivatives such as waxes.

The purchase of raw materials is our largest expenditure. Our objective is to purchase raw materials that meet both our quality standards and production needs at the lowest total cost. Most raw materials are purchased on the open market or under contracts that limit the frequency but not the magnitude of price increases. In some cases, however, the risk of raw material price changes is managed by strategic sourcing agreements which limit price increases to increases in supplier feedstock costs, while requiring decreases as feedstock costs decline. The leverage of having substitute raw materials approved for use wherever possible is used to minimize the impact of possible price increases. Based on financial results for the first three months of 2019, a hypothetical one percent change in our raw material costs would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $2.8 million or $0.05 per diluted share.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning new accounting standards and the impact of the implementation of these standards on our financial statements.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Controls and Procedures

We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act)) as of March 2, 2019.  Based on this evaluation, our president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer concluded that, as of March 2, 2019, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

For purposes of Rule 13a-15(e), the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Environmental Matters 

From time to time, we become aware of compliance matters relating to, or receive notices from, federal, state or local entities regarding possible or alleged violations of environmental, health or safety laws and regulations. We review the circumstances of each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of potential liability or our contribution relative to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous substances involved, the method and extent of remediation, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Also, from time to time, we are identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish a financial provision. 

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Currently, we are involved in various environmental investigations, clean up activities and administrative proceedings and lawsuits. In particular, we are currently deemed a PRP in conjunction with numerous other parties, in a number of government enforcement actions associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean up of these sites.

We are engaged in environmental remediation and monitoring efforts at a number of current and former operating facilities. As of March 2, 2019, we had reserved $10.5 million, which represents our best estimate of probable liabilities with respect to environmental matters. Of the amount reserved, $4.6 million is attributable to a facility we own in Simpsonville, South Carolina as a result of our Royal Adhesives acquisition that is a designated site under CERCLA. It is reasonably possible that we may have additional liabilities related to these known environmental matters. However, the full extent of our future liability for environmental matters is difficult to predict because of uncertainty as to the cost of investigation and clean up of the sites, our responsibility for such hazardous substances and the number of and financial condition of other potentially responsible parties.

While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow. However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact the results of operations or cash flows in one or more future periods.

Other Legal Proceedings 

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 30 years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicating that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought.

A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third parties, including indemnification pursuant to the provisions of a 1976 agreement under which we acquired a business from a third party. Currently, this third party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the third party. 

In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities (including defense costs).  Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are insolvent.  We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and settlements and judgments in asbestos-related lawsuits.  These agreements require, among other things, that we fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent.

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A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				3 Years Ended
($ in millions)	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018		December 1, 2018
Lawsuits and claims settled		1		2		30
Settlement amounts	$	0.01	$	0.2	$	3.4
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$	0.01	$	0.2	$	2.5

We do not believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. 

Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.  However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact the results of operations or cash flows in one or more future periods.

During 2018, we retained legal counsel to conduct an internal investigation of the possible resale of our hygiene products into Iran by certain customers of our subsidiaries in Turkey (beginning in 2011) and India (beginning in 2014), in possible violation of the economic sanctions against Iran administered by OFAC and our compliance policy. The sales to these customers represented less than one percent of our net revenue in each of our last three fiscal years.  The sales to the customers who were reselling our products into Iran ceased during fiscal year 2018 and we do not currently conduct any business in Iran. In January 2018, we voluntarily contacted OFAC to advise it of this internal investigation and our intention to cooperate fully with OFAC and, in September 2018, we submitted the results and findings of our investigation to OFAC. We have not yet received a response from OFAC. At this time, we cannot predict the outcome or effect of the investigation, however, based on the results of our investigation to date, we believe we could incur penalties ranging from zero to $10.0 million.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements concerning our future programs, products, expenses, revenue, liquidity and cash needs as well as our plans and strategies. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and we assume no obligation to update this information. Numerous factors could cause actual results to differ significantly from the results described in these forward-looking statements, including the risk factors identified under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 1, 2018. There have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed by us under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 1, 2018.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Information on our purchases of equity securities during the first quarter ended March 2, 2019 is as follows:

Period	(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased1		(b) Average Price Paid per Share		(d) Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Plan or Program (millions)
December 1, 2018 - January 5, 2019		-	$	-	$	187,170
January 6, 2019 - February 2, 2019		-	$	-	$	187,170
February 3, 2019 - March 2, 2019		58	$	46.34	$	187,170

¹ The total number of shares purchased include shares withheld to satisfy the employees’ withholding taxes upon vesting of restricted stock.

Repurchases of common stock are made to support our stock-based employee compensation plans and for other corporate purposes. Upon vesting of restricted stock awarded to employees, shares are withheld to cover the employees’ minimum withholding taxes.

On April 6, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $200.0 million of our outstanding common shares. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. Upon repurchase of the shares, we reduced our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess being applied against additional paid-in capital. This authorization replaces the September 30, 2010 authorization to repurchase shares.

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Item 6. Exhibits

10.1	Third Amendment of the H.B. Fuller Company Defined Contribution Restoration Plan
31.1	Form of 302 Certification –James J. Owens
31.2	Form of 302 Certification –John J. Corkrean
32.1	Form of 906 Certification –James J. Owens
32.2	Form of 906 Certification –John J. Corkrean
101	The following materials from the H.B. Fuller Company Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 2, 2019 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	H.B. Fuller Company
Dated: March 29, 2019		/s/ John J. Corkrean
		John J. Corkrean
		Executive Vice President,
		Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibits

10.1	Third Amendment of the H.B. Fuller Company Defined Contribution Restoration Plan
31.1	Form of 302 Certification – James J. Owens
31.2	Form of 302 Certification – John J. Corkrean
32.1	Form of 906 Certification –James J. Owens
32.2	Form of 906 Certification –John J. Corkrean
101	The following materials from the H.B. Fuller Company Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 2, 2019 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

THIRD AMENDMENT

OF THE

H.B. FULLER COMPANY

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RESTORATION PLAN

(As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2008)

H.B. Fuller Company (the “Company”) has adopted the H.B. Fuller Company Defined Contribution Restoration Plan (the “Plan”), and maintains the Plan, as amended and restated. The Company, acting through the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors, pursuant to Sections 9.1 and 11.1.3 of the Plan, has approved and adopted the following Plan amendments, and has directed the Vice President of Human Resources to execute such amendments:

1. Section 1.2.3. is amended in its entirety to read as follows, effective January 1, 2019:

1.2.3       Base Plan – the H.B. Fuller Company 401(k) and Retirement Plan or any successor plan thereto.      

2. Section 3.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows, effective January 1, 2019:

3.2          Restoration Nonelective Credits.

3.2.1.     Non-discretionary Nonelective Amount. As soon as administratively feasible after the end of each Plan Year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, the Company shall credit the Account of each eligible Participant with an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the Participant’s Restoration Nonelective Compensation for such Plan Year.

3.2.2.      Discretionary Nonelective Amount. As soon as administratively feasible after the end of each Plan Year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, the Company shall credit the Account of each eligible Participant with an amount equal to the percentage of discretionary “Nonelective Contribution” made by the Company under the Base Plan (if any) for such Plan Year multiplied by the Participant’s Restoration Nonelective Compensation for such Plan Year.

3.2.3.     Eligible Participants. For purposes of this Section 3.2, a Participant shall be an eligible Participant for a Plan Year only if the Participant was eligible to receive a “Nonelective Contribution” under the Base Plan for such Plan Year.

	H.B. FULLER COMPANY
Dated: December 17, 2018	/s/ Paula Cooney
	Paula Cooney, Vice President of Human Resources

US.120004226.02

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, James J. Owens, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of H.B. Fuller Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-115(e) and 15d-115(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 Date:    March 29, 2019

 /s/ James J. Owens

 James J. Owens

 President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, John J. Corkrean, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of H.B. Fuller Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-115(e) and 15d-115(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 Date: March 29, 2019

 /s/ John J. Corkrean

 John J. Corkrean

 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION

I, James J. Owens, in connection with the Quarterly Report of H.B. Fuller Company on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 2, 2019 (the “Report”), hereby certify that:

(a) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)), and

(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of H.B. Fuller Company.

Date:   March 29, 2019

 /s/ James J. Owens

 James J. Owens

President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION

I, John J. Corkrean, in connection with the Quarterly Report of H.B. Fuller Company on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 2, 2019 (the “Report”), hereby certify that:

(a) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)), and

(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of H.B. Fuller Company.

Date:   March 29, 2019

 /s/ John J. Corkrean

 John J. Corkrean

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 25, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	FULLER H B CO
Entity Central Index Key	0000039368
Trading Symbol	ful
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		50,885,501
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 02, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Net revenue	$ 672,935	$ 713,079
Cost of sales	(493,010)	(527,566)
Gross profit	179,925	185,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(145,713)	(152,707)
Other income (expense), net	(3,365)	(4,912)
Interest expense	(26,807)	(27,545)
Interest income	3,053	3,041
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	13,823	13,214
Income taxes	(3,140)	32,632
Income from equity method investments	1,565	1,821
Net income including non-controlling interest	12,248	47,667
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest	(4)	15
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 12,244	$ 47,682
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.24	$ 0.94
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.24	$ 0.92
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	50,752	50,471
Diluted (in shares)	51,901	51,898
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.155	$ 0.15

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 12,248	$ 47,667
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	17,699	21,455
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,482	1,660
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	(11,444)	15,952
Cash flow hedges, net of tax	4,086	(6,841)
Other comprehensive income	11,823	32,226
Comprehensive income	24,071	79,893
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	10	(28)
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 24,061	$ 79,921

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 113,476	$ 150,793
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $14,235 and $14,017, as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018, respectively)	478,326	495,008
Inventories	386,725	348,461
Other current assets	114,138	95,657
Total current assets	1,092,665	1,089,919
Property, plant and equipment	1,322,466	1,303,590
Accumulated depreciation	(685,148)	(667,041)
Property, plant and equipment, net	637,318	636,549
Goodwill	1,314,615	1,305,171
Other intangibles, net	892,391	908,151
Other assets	229,111	236,524
Total assets	4,166,100	4,176,314
Current liabilities:
Notes payable	17,839	14,770
Current maturities of long-term debt	71,225	91,225
Trade payables	284,910	273,378
Accrued compensation	59,655	78,384
Income taxes payable	16,001	12,578
Other accrued expenses	71,245	75,788
Total current liabilities	520,875	546,123
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	2,146,152	2,141,532
Accrued pension liabilities	69,488	70,680
Other liabilities	255,481	264,768
Total liabilities	2,991,996	3,023,103
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) shares authorized – 10,045,900
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, shares authorized – 160,000,000, shares outstanding – 50,883,771 and 50,732,796, as of March 2, 2019 and December 1, 2018, respectively	50,884	50,733
Additional paid-in capital	100,573	95,940
Retained earnings	1,290,571	1,286,289
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(268,335)	(280,152)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity	1,173,693	1,152,810
Non-controlling interest	411	401
Total equity	1,174,104	1,153,211
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity	$ 4,166,100	$ 4,176,314

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Trade receivables, allowances	$ 14,235	$ 14,017
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,045,900	10,045,900
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	50,883,771	50,732,796

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance	$ 50,389	$ 74,662	$ 1,127,028	$ (200,655)	$ 393	$ 1,051,817
Balance	50,389	74,662	1,127,028	(200,655)	393	1,051,817
Comprehensive income			47,682	32,239	(28)	79,893
Dividends			(7,649)			(7,649)
Stock option exercises	27	735				762
Share-based compensation plans other, net	180	6,450				6,630
Repurchases of common stock	(63)	(3,205)				(3,268)
Balance at Dec. 02, 2017	50,389	74,662	1,127,028	(200,655)	393	1,051,817
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects			18,341	(18,341)
Balance at Mar. 03, 2018	50,533	78,642	1,185,402	(186,757)	365	1,128,185
Balance	50,533	78,642	1,185,402	(186,757)	365	1,128,185
Balance	50,733	95,940	1,285,246	(280,152)	401	1,153,211
Change in accounting principles			1,043			1,043
Balance at Nov. 30, 2018	50,733	95,940	1,285,246	(280,152)	401	1,152,168
Balance at Dec. 01, 2018						1,153,211
Balance	50,733	95,940	1,285,246	(280,152)	401	1,152,168
Balance						1,153,211
Balance	50,884	100,573	1,290,571	(268,335)	411	1,174,104
Balance, as adjusted at Dec. 01, 2018	50,733	95,940	1,286,289	(280,152)	401	1,153,211
Comprehensive income			12,244	11,817	10	24,071
Dividends			(7,962)			(7,962)
Stock option exercises	41	1,025				1,066
Share-based compensation plans other, net	168	6,233				6,401
Repurchases of common stock	(58)	(2,625)				(2,683)
Balance at Mar. 02, 2019	50,884	100,573	1,290,571	(268,335)	411	1,174,104
Balance	$ 50,884	$ 100,573	$ 1,290,571	$ (268,335)	$ 411	$ 1,174,104

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including non-controlling interests	$ 12,248	$ 47,667
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	16,842	17,422
Amortization	19,212	19,243
Deferred income taxes	(1,426)	(50,613)
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received	(1,565)	(1,821)
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	30	(2,098)
Share-based compensation	5,906	5,651
Loss on mark to market adjustment related to contingent consideration liability		48
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net	5,873	16,613
Inventories	(21,630)	(46,713)
Other assets	(21,065)	(38,137)
Trade payables	7,905	(5,016)
Accrued compensation	(19,205)	(22,211)
Other accrued expenses	(5,253)	(10,465)
Income taxes payable	1,622	(8,733)
Accrued / prepaid pensions	(5,289)	(2,218)
Other liabilities	3,009	(29,897)
Other	12,541	1,939
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	493	(32,079)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchased property, plant and equipment	(13,865)	(18,555)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	141	1,367
Net cash used in investing activities	(13,724)	(17,188)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and payment of debt issuance costs	(20,000)	(5,375)
Net payment of notes payable	2,645	231
Dividends paid	(7,883)	(7,642)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	1,065	762
Repurchases of common stock	(2,683)	(3,268)
Net cash used in financing activities	(26,856)	(15,292)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2,770	2,639
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(37,317)	(61,920)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	150,793	194,398
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	113,476	132,478
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Dividends paid with company stock	79	7
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $73 and $66 for the periods ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018, respectively	31,400	29,701
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 8,699	$ 9,797

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Capitalized interest cost	$ 73	$ 66

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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]

Note

1

:

Basis of Presentation

Overview

The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form

10

-Q and Article

10

of Regulation S-

X.

Accordingly, they do

not

include all of the information necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position, and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are

not

necessarily indicative of results that

may

be expected for the fiscal year as a whole.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form

10

-K for the year ended

December 1, 2018

as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Change in Accounting Principl

e – Accounting for Inventory

During the year ended

December 2, 2018,

we elected to change our method of accounting for certain inventories in the United States within the Company’s Americas Adhesives and Construction Adhesives segments from the last-in,

first

-out method (“LIFO”) to weighted-average cost. We retrospectively adjusted the Consolidated Financial Statements for all periods presented to reflect this change.

Change in Accounting Principle – Revenue Recognition

In

May 2014,

the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 

No.

2014

-

09,

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic

606

)

, which requires 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. We adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

using the modified retrospective method of adoption. As a result of the adoption of this ASU, we recorded an increase to opening retained earnings of

$1,776

as of

December 2, 2018

related to accelerated recognition for arrangements where we provide shipping and handling services after control of the goods has transferred to the customer. Prior periods were

not

restated. We have included the disclosures required by this ASU in Note

7.

In

March 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

08,

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic

606

), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)

. This ASU provides guidance on recording revenue on a gross basis versus a net basis based on the determination of whether an entity is a principal or an agent when another party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer. The amendments in this ASU affect the guidance in ASU

No.

2014

-

09

and were adopted during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

with ASU

No.

2014

-

09

as discussed above.

Change in Accounting Principle –

Income Tax Impact of

Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory

In

October 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

16,

Income Taxes (Topic

740

): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory.

This ASU changes the timing of income tax recognition for an intercompany sale of assets. The ASU requires the seller’s tax effects and the buyer’s deferred taxes to be recognized immediately upon the sale instead of deferring accounting for the income tax implications until the assets are sold to a

third

party or recovered through use. We adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019.

We recorded a decrease to opening retained earnings of

$733

as of

December 2, 2018

as a result of the adoption of this ASU.

Change in Accounting Principle –

Net Periodic Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs

In

March 2017,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2017

-

07,

 

Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic

715

): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, 

which requires employers to include only the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in operating expenses. The other components of net benefit cost, including amortization of prior service cost/credit, and settlement and curtailment effects, are to be included in non-operating expenses. The classification requirements of this ASU are applied on a retrospective basis. The ASU also stipulates that only the service cost component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization on a prospective basis. We adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019.

As a result of adoption, the components of our net periodic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit costs other than service cost are now presented as non-operating expenses for all periods presented. Service cost remains in operating expenses. As a result of the retrospective adjustment for the change in accounting principle, certain amounts in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the

three

months ended

March 3, 2018

were adjusted as follows:

	As Reported			Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07			As Adjusted
Cost of sales	$	(525,374	)	$	(2,192	)	$	(527,566	)
Gross profit		187,705			(2,192	)		185,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(151,020	)		(1,687	)		(152,707	)
Other income (expense), net		1,033			3,879			4,912
Net income including non-controlling interests		47,667			-			47,667
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		47,682			-			47,682
Basic	$	0.94		$	-		$	0.94
Diluted		0.92			-			0.92

New Accounting Pronouncements

In

August 2018,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2018

-

15,

Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic

350

-

40

): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force).

This ASU requires entities that are customers in cloud computing arrangements to defer implementation costs if they would be capitalized by the entity in software licensing arrangements under the internal-use software guidance. The ASU

may

be applied retrospectively or prospectively to implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning

November 29, 2020

with early adoption permitted. We early adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

on a prospective basis which did

not

have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In

August 2018,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2018

-

13,

Fair Value Measurement (Topic

820

): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.

This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The ASU removes the requirement to disclose: the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level

1

and Level

2

of the fair value hierarchy; the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level

3

fair value measurements. The ASU requires disclosure of changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level

3

fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level

3

fair value measurements. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning

November 29, 2020

with early adoption permitted. We have evaluated the effect that this ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will

not

have a material impact.

In

July 2018,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2018

-

11,

Leases (Topic

842

): Targeted Improvements.

This ASU allows entities to

not

recast comparative periods in transition to ASC

842

and instead report the comparative periods presented in the period of adoption under ASC

840.

The ASU also includes a practical expedient for lessors to

not

separate the lease and nonlease components of a contract. The amendments in this ASU are effective in the same timeframe as ASU

No.

2016

-

02

as discussed below. We are incorporating this ASU into our assessment and adoption of ASU

No.

2016

-

02.

In

July 2018,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2018

-

10,

Codification Improvements to Topic

842,

Leases.

This ASU includes certain clarifications to address potential narrow-scope implementation issues which we are incorporating into our assessment and adoption of ASU

No.

2016

-

02.

The amendments in this ASU are effective in the same timeframe as ASU

No.

2016

-

02

as discussed below.

In

August 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

15,

Statement of Cash Flows (Topic

230

): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force).

  This ASU requires changes in the presentation of certain items including, but

not

limited to, debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies and distributions received from equity method investees. We adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019.

Adoption of this ASU will have a presentation impact only and will result in a retrospective reclassification of debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of

$16,598

within the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended

December 2, 2017

from operating to financing cash outflows.

In

June 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

13

, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic

326

), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Statements.

This ASU requires a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In

November 2018,

the FASB also issued ASU

No.

2018

-

19,

Codification Improvements to Topic

326,

Financial Instruments - Credit Losses.

This ASU clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are within the scope of Topic

842,

Leases

. The amendments in this ASU affect the guidance in ASU

No.

2016

-

13

and are effective in the same timeframe as ASU

No.

2016

-

13.

Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning

November 29, 2020.

We are currently evaluating the effect that this ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In

February 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

02,

Leases (Subtopic

842

).

This ASU changes accounting for leases and requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from all leases, including those classified as operating leases under previous accounting guidance, on the balance sheet and requires disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. In

December 2018,

the FASB also issued ASU

No.

2018

-

20,

Leases (Topic

842

): Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors

, which clarifies the accounting for lessors for variable payments that relate to both a lease component and a nonlease component and is effective in the same timeframe as ASU

2016

-

02,

and ASU

No.

2019

-

01,

Leases (Topic

842

): Codification Improvements

, which clarifies the transition disclosure requirements. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning

December 1, 2019

with early adoption permitted. The new ASU must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition approach, and provides for certain practical expedients. We have begun implementing lease accounting software and are currently evaluating the impact that the new ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Note 2 - Restructuring Actions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

2:

Restructuring Actions

The Company has approved restructuring plans consisting of consolidation plans, organizational changes and other actions related to the integration of the operations of Royal Adhesives with the operations of the Company, and other actions to optimize operations. The following table summarizes the pre-tax distribution of charges under these restructuring plans by income statement classification:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018
Cost of sales	$	376	$	232
Selling, general and administrative		1,077		1,597
	$	1,453	$	1,829

The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of restructuring charges by segment:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018
Americas Adhesives	$	276	$	803
EIMEA		580		(42	)
Asia Pacific		43		3
Construction Adhesives		319		809
Engineering Adhesives		235		256
	$	1,453	$	1,829

A summary of the restructuring liability is presented below:

	Employee- Related			Asset-Related			Other			Total
Balance at December 2, 2017	$	1,486		$	-		$	20		$	1,506
Expenses incurred		6,223			2,353			305			8,881
Non-cash charges		-			(1,666	)		-			(1,666	)
Cash payments		(3,395	)		(687	)		(325	)		(4,407	)
Foreign currency translation		(58	)		-			-			(58	)
Balance at December 1, 2018	$	4,256		$	-		$	-		$	4,256
Expenses incurred		907			303			243			1,453
Cash payments		(941	)		(303	)		(134	)		(1,378	)
Foreign currency translation		2			-			-			2
Balance at March 2, 2019	$	4,224		$	-		$	109		$	4,333

Restructuring liabilities have been classified as a component of other accrued expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Note 3 - Inventories

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

3:

Inventories

The composition of inventories is as follows:

	March 2,		December 1,
	2019		2018
Raw materials	$	178,152	$	169,228
Finished goods		208,573		179,233
Total inventories	$	386,725	$	348,461

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Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

4:

Goodwill

and Other Intangible Assets

The goodwill activity for the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

is presented below:

	Americas				Asia			Construction		Engineering
	Adhesives		EIMEA		Pacific			Adhesives		Adhesives		Total
Balance at December 1, 2018	$	339,800	$	155,552	$	21,428		$	310,720	$	477,671	$	1,305,171
Currency impact		422		2,002		(149	)		149		7,020		9,444
Balance at March 2, 2019	$	340,222	$	157,554	$	21,279		$	310,869	$	484,691	$	1,314,615

As discussed in Note

15,

as of the beginning of the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019,

we realigned certain customers across operating segments. We allocated goodwill within our reporting units to reflect this realignment using the relative fair value approach.

Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows:

	March 2, 2019
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Purchased Technology and Patents			Customer Relationships			Trade Names			All Other			Total
Original cost	$	118,429		$	958,867		$	66,575		$	27,563		$	1,171,434
Accumulated amortization		(43,521	)		(192,035	)		(22,965	)		(21,080	)		(279,601	)
Net identifiable intangibles	$	74,908		$	766,832		$	43,610		$	6,483		$	891,833

	December 1, 2018
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Purchased Technology and Patents			Customer Relationships			Trade Names			All Other			Total
Original cost	$	118,930		$	953,929		$	65,975		$	33,550		$	1,172,384
Accumulated amortization		(41,503	)		(175,318	)		(21,573	)		(26,332	)		(264,726	)
Net identifiable intangibles	$	77,427		$	778,611		$	44,402		$	7,218		$	907,658

Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was

$19,212

and

$19,243

for the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018,

respectively.

Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next

five

fiscal years is as follows:

	Remainder
Fiscal Year	2019		2020		2021		2022		2023		Thereafter
Amortization Expense	$	57,682	$	72,099	$	70,552	$	69,278	$	66,667	$	555,555

Non-amortizable intangible assets as of

March 2, 2019

and

December 1, 2018

are

$558

and

$493,

respectively and are related to trademarks and trade names.

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Note 5 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

Note

5:

Accounting for Share-Based Compensation

Overview

 

We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards including non-qualified stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described in detail in our Annual Report on Form

10

-K for the year ended

December 1, 2018.

Grant-Date Fair Value

We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of an award. The fair value of options granted during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018

was calculated using the following weighted average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019				March 3, 2018
Expected life (in years)			4.75				4.75
Weighted-average expected volatility			24.25%				23.26%
Expected volatility		24.25%	-	24.33%		23.18%	-	23.26%
Risk-free interest rate		2.51%	-	2.55%		2.38%	-	2.53%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield			1.40%				1.12%
Expected dividend yield range		1.26%	-	1.41%		1.12%	-	1.74%
Weighted-average fair value of grants			$9.80				$11.37

Expected life – We use historical employee exercise and option expiration data to estimate the expected life assumption for the Black-Scholes grant-date valuation. We believe that this historical data is currently the best estimate of the expected term of a new option. We use a weighted-average expected life for all awards.

Expected volatility – Volatility is calculated using our stock’s historical volatility for the same period of time as the expected life. We have

no

reason to believe that our future volatility will differ materially from historical volatility.

Risk-free interest rate – The rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for the same period of time as the expected life.

Expected dividend yield – The calculation is based on the total expected annual dividend payout divided by the average stock price.

Expense

We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation expense for option awards, restricted stock shares and restricted stock units with graded and cliff vesting. Incentive stock options and performance awards are based on certain performance-based metrics and the expense is adjusted quarterly, based on our projections of the achievement of those metrics. The amount of share-based compensation expense recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest. The expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which for us is the period between the grant-date and the earlier of the award’s stated vesting term or the date the employee is eligible for early vesting based on the terms of the plans.

Total share-based compensation expense was

$5,906

and

$5,651

for the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018,

respectively. All share-based compensation expense was recorded as selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense.

As of

March 2, 2019,

there was

$13,819

of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock option awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of

1.4

years. Unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested restricted stock units was

$17,420,

which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of

1.4

years.

Stock Option Activity

The stock option activity for the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

is presented below:

				Average
	Options			Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 1, 2018		4,466,106		$	44.72
Granted		952,067			45.48
Exercised		(40,605	)		26.23
Forfeited or cancelled		(5,191	)		50.48
Outstanding at March 2, 2019		5,372,377		$	44.99

The fair value of options granted during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018

was

$9,331

and

$7,645,

respectively. Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018

was

$910

and

$638,

respectively. Intrinsic value is the difference between our closing stock price on the respective trading day and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options exercised.

Proceeds received from option exercises during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018

were

$1,065

and

$762,

respectively.

Restricted Stock Activity

The nonvested restricted stock activity for the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

is presented below:

						Weighted-
				Weighted-		Average
				Average		Remaining
				Grant		Contractual
				Date Fair		Life
	Units			Value		(in Years)
Nonvested at December 1, 2018		414,353		$	47.45		1.0
Granted		272,178			44.43		2.9
Vested		(172,797	)		45.41		-
Forfeited		(18,529	)		41.72		0.7
Nonvested at March 2, 2019		495,205		$	46.71		1.3

Total fair value of restricted stock vested during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018

was

$7,846

and

$7,900,

respectively. The total fair value of nonvested restricted stock at

March 2, 2019

was

$23,135.

We repurchased

57,917

and

63,540

restricted stock shares during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018,

respectively, related to statutory minimum tax withholding.

Deferred Compensation Activity

We have a Directors’ Deferred Compensation plan that allows non-employee directors to defer all or a portion of their directors’ compensation in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of our common stock. We also have a Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan that allows key employees to defer a portion of their eligible compensation in a number of investment choices, including units, representing shares of our common stock. We provide a

10

percent match on deferred compensation invested into units, representing shares of our common stock. The deferred compensation unit activity for the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

is presented below:

	Non-employee
	Directors		Employees			Total
Units outstanding December 1, 2018		479,787		29,735			509,522
Participant contributions		4,717		2,200			6,917
Company match contributions		472		220			692
Payouts		-		(2,221	)		(2,221	)
Units outstanding March 2, 2019		484,976		29,934			514,910

Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution.

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Note 6 - Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

6:

Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018
													Other
	Pension Benefits												Postretirement
	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans						Benefits
Net periodic cost (benefit):	2019			2018			2019			2018			2019			2018
Service cost	$	1		$	14		$	568		$	598		$	24		$	43
Interest cost		3,673			3,419			1,184			1,204			387			371
Expected return on assets		(6,326	)		(6,541	)		(2,587	)		(2,864	)		(1,753	)		(1,724	)
Amortization:
Prior service cost		3			7			16			(1	)		-			-
Actuarial loss		1,169			1,475			789			749			8			15
Net periodic benefit	$	(1,480	)	$	(1,626	)	$	(30	)	$	(314	)	$	(1,334	)	$	(1,295	)

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Note 7 - Revenue

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

Note

7:

Revenue

Revenue Recognition

We sell a variety of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to a diverse customer base. The vast majority of our arrangements contain a single performance obligation to transfer manufactured goods to the customer as governed by an individual purchase order. 

We recognize revenue at the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised goods to the customer. The transaction price includes an estimation of any variable amounts of consideration to which we will be entitled. The most common forms of variable consideration within our arrangements are customer rebates, which are recorded as a reduction to revenue at the time of the initial sale using the expected value method. The expected value method is the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts and is based on a consideration of historical, current and forecast information. Changes in estimates are updated each reporting period. There are

no

material instances where variable consideration is constrained and

not

recorded at the initial time of sale. Product returns are recorded as a reduction to revenue based on historical experience and anticipated sales returns that occur in the normal course of business. We primarily have assurance-type warranties that do

not

result in separate performance obligations. We have elected to present revenue net of sales taxes and other similar taxes.

We recognize revenue when control of goods is transferred to the customer. For the vast majority of our arrangements, control transfers at a point in time either upon shipment or upon delivery of the goods to the customer. The timing of transfer of control is determined considering the timing of the transfer of legal title, physical possession, and risks and rewards of goods to the customer. 

We record shipping and handling revenue in net revenues and outbound shipping and handling costs in cost of goods sold. The majority of our shipping and handling activities are performed prior to transfer of control of the goods to the customer. For those arrangements where we provide shipping and handling services after control of the goods has transferred to the customer, we have elected the practical expedient allowed under ASC

606

to account for these activities as a fulfillment cost rather than as a separate performance obligation. Election of this practical expedient resulted in an increase in the balance of retained earnings of

$1,776

at the beginning of fiscal

2019.

Based on an analysis of the financial statement line items affected in the quarter ended

March 2, 2019

in the application of ASU

No.

2014

-

09

as compared with previous reporting, the Company has determined that the quantitative changes to each financial statement line item are

not

material. As a result, for the quarter ended

March 2, 2019,

the Company is

not

disclosing the quantitative amount by which each financial statement line item is affected in the current reporting by the application of this ASU as compared with the guidance that was in effect before the change.

Practical Expedients Elected

We have elected the following practical expedients allowable under ASC

606:

- Election to present revenue net of sales taxes and other similar taxes

- Election to account for shipping and handling services performed after control has transferred to the customer as fulfillment activities

Disaggregated Revenue Information

We view the following disaggregation of revenue by product type as useful to understanding the composition of revenue recognized during the respective reporting periods:

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019
	Americas				Asia		Construction		Engineering
	Adhesives		EIMEA		Pacific		Adhesives		Adhesives		Total
Durable Assembly	$	61,328	$	61,182	$	14,033	$	-	$	-	$	136,543
Hygiene		30,029		45,558		27,308		-		-		102,895
Packaging		69,402		29,120		12,794		-		-		111,316
Paper and Other		81,191		20,653		9,253		-		-		111,097
Construction		-		-		-		82,456		-		82,456
Engineering		-		-		-		-		128,628		128,628
	$	241,950	$	156,513	$	63,388	$	82,456	$	128,628	$	672,935

	Three Months Ended March 3, 2018
	Americas				Asia		Construction		Engineering
	Adhesives		EIMEA		Pacific		Adhesives		Adhesives		Total
Durable Assembly	$	66,533	$	64,900	$	15,163	$	-	$	-	$	146,596
Hygiene		31,129		49,172		28,140		-		-		108,441
Packaging		67,528		31,224		13,092		-		-		111,844
Paper and Other		85,773		23,682		10,214		-		-		119,669
Construction		-		-		-		98,257		-		98,257
Engineering		-		-		-		-		128,272		128,272
	$	250,963	$	168,978	$	66,609	$	98,257	$	128,272	$	713,079

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Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

8:

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss):

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019											Three Months Ended March 3, 2018
	H.B. Fuller Stockholders									Non- controlling Interest		H.B. Fuller Stockholders									Non- controlling Interest
	Pre-tax			Tax			Net			Net		Pre-tax			Tax			Net			Net
Net income including non-controlling interest		-			-		$	12,244		$	4		-			-		$	47,682		$	(15	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹	$	17,693			-			17,693			6	$	21,468			-			21,468			(13	)
Reclassification to earnings:
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²		1,986		$	(504	)		1,482			-		2,238		$	(578	)		1,660			-
Interest rate swap³		(15,259	)		3,815			(11,444	)		-		20,727			(4,775	)		15,952			-
Cash flow hedges³		4,284			(198	)		4,086			-		(4,563	)		(2,278	)		(6,841	)		-
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	8,704		$	3,113			11,817			6	$	39,870		$	(7,631	)		32,239			(13	)
Comprehensive income (loss)							$	24,061		$	10							$	79,921		$	(28	)

¹ Income taxes are

not

provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries.

² Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") into earnings as part of net periodic cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans is reported in cost of sales and SG&A expense.

³ Income (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows:

	March 2, 2019
	Total			H.B. Fuller Stockholders			Non- controlling Interest
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(109,699	)	$	(109,614	)	$	(85	)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $50,105		(142,658	)		(142,658	)		-
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($3,416)		10,249			10,249			-
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $390		(7,971	)		(7,971	)		-
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects		(18,341	)		(18,341	)		-
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(268,420	)	$	(268,335	)	$	(85	)

	December 1, 2018
	Total			H.B. Fuller Stockholders			Non- controlling Interest
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(127,398	)	$	(127,307	)	$	(91	)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $75,083		(144,140	)		(144,140	)		-
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,231)		21,693			21,693			-
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $588		(12,057	)		(12,057	)		-
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects		(18,341	)		(18,341	)		-
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(280,243	)	$	(280,152	)	$	(91	)

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Note 9 - Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

9:

Income Taxes

As of 

March 2, 2019,

we had a liability of

$8,630

recorded for gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest) compared to

$8,420

as of

December 1, 2018.

As of

March 2, 2019,

we had accrued

$955

of gross interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits. For the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019,

our recorded liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by

$210.

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Note 10 - Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

Note

10:

Earnings Per Share

A reconciliation of the common share components for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations is as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,		March 3,
(Shares in thousands)	2019		2018
Weighted-average common shares - basic		50,752		50,471
Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans		1,149		1,427
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted		51,901		51,898

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding shares, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

Share-based compensation awards for

3,002,073

and

2,226,893

shares for the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018,

respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive.

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Note 11 - Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

11:

Financial Instruments

Overview

As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables.

We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, and interest rate swaps to manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do

not

hold derivative financial instruments of a speculative nature or for trading purposes. We record derivatives as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognized immediately in earnings unless the derivative qualifies and is designated as a hedge. Cash flows from derivatives are classified in the statement of cash flows in the same category as the cash flows from the items subject to designated hedge or undesignated (economic) hedge relationships. The company evaluates hedge effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. If a derivative is

no

longer expected to be effective, hedge accounting is discontinued. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded in earnings.

We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance of counterparties for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements. We select investment-grade multinational banks and financial institutions as counterparties for derivative transactions and monitor the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. We do

not

anticipate nonperformance by any of these counterparties, and valuation allowances, if any, are de minimis.

Cash Flow Hedges

As of

March 2, 2019,

we had the following cash flow hedges:

1

)

six

cross-currency swap agreements effective

October 20, 2017

to convert a notional amount of

$401,200

of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S. dollars and maturing in

2021

 and

2022;

2

)

one

cross-currency swap agreement effective

February 24, 2017

to convert a notional amount of

$42,600

of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S. dollars and maturing in

2020;

and

3

)

one

cross-currency swap agreement effective

October 7, 2015,

to convert a notional amount of

$44,912

of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S. dollars and maturing in

2019.

 

As of

March 2, 2019,

the combined fair value of the swaps was an asset of

$3,071

 and was included in other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated as cash flow hedges for accounting treatment. The lesser amount between the cumulative change in the fair value of the actual swaps and the cumulative change in the fair value of hypothetical swaps is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The differences between the cumulative change in the fair value of the actual swaps and the cumulative change in the fair value of hypothetical swaps are recorded as other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  In a perfectly effective hedge relationship, the

two

fair value calculations would exactly offset each other. Any difference in the calculation represents hedge ineffectiveness. The amount in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to cross-currency swaps was a loss of

$7,971

as of

March 2, 2019. 

The estimated net amount of the existing loss that is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of

March 2, 2019

that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next

twelve

months is

$2,115.

 As of

March 2, 2019,

we do

not

believe any gains or losses will be reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of these cash flow hedges because the original forecasted transaction will

not

occur.

The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of

March 2, 2019:

	Fiscal Year of Expiration	Interest Rate		Notional Value		Fair Value
Pay EUR	2019		3.80%	$	44,912	$	(1,058	)
Receive USD			5.0530%
Pay EUR	2020		1.95%	$	42,600	$	(3,450	)
Receive USD			4.3038%
Pay EUR	2021		2.75%	$	133,340	$	2,698
Receive USD			4.9330%
Pay EUR	2022		3.00%	$	267,860	$	4,881
Receive USD			5.1803%
Total				$	488,712	$	3,071

On

March 26, 2018,

we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert

$100,000

of our

$2,150,000

Term Loan B issued on

October 20, 2017

to a fixed interest rate of

4.312

percent. On

March 9, 2018,

we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert

$100,000

of our

$2,150,000

Term Loan B to a fixed interest rate of

4.490

percent. On

February 27, 2018,

we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert

$200,000

of our

$2,150,000

Term Loan B to a fixed interest rate of

4.589

percent. On

October 20, 2017,

we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert

$1,050,000

of our

$2,150,000

Term Loan B to a fixed interest rate of

4.0275

percent. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps in total was an asset of

$14,282

at

March 2, 2019

and was included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as cash flow hedges. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for these interest rate swaps. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our

$1,450,000

variable rate Term Loan B are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

On

April 23, 2018,

we amended our Term Loan B Credit Agreement to reduce the interest rate from LIBOR plus

2.25

percent to LIBOR plus

2.00

percent. Fixed interest rates related to swap agreements disclosed have been updated to reflect the amendment.

The amounts of pretax gains (losses) recognized in Comprehensive Income related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019			March 3, 2018
Cross-currency swap contracts	$	4,284		$	(4,563	)
Interest rate swap contracts		(15,259	)		20,727

Fair Value Hedges

On

February 14, 2017,

we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert

$150,000

of our

$300,000

 Public Notes that were issued on

February 14, 2017

to a variable interest rate of

1

-month LIBOR plus

1.86

percent. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps in total was a liability of

$5,288

at

March 2, 2019

and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as fair value hedges. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for these interest rate swaps. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our

$150,000

fixed rate Public Notes are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

Derivatives

Not

Designated As Hedging Instruments

The company uses foreign currency forward contracts to offset its exposure to the change in value of certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities held at foreign subsidiaries that are remeasured at the end of each period. Although the contracts are effective economic hedges, they are

not

designated as accounting hedges. Foreign currency forward contracts are recorded as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the value of these derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.

See Note

12

 for fair value amounts of these derivative instruments.

As of

March 2, 2019,

we had forward foreign currency contracts maturing between

March 4, 2019

and

November 19, 2019.

The mark-to-market effect associated with these contracts was largely offset by the underlying transaction gains and losses resulting from the foreign currency exposures for which these contracts relate. 

The amounts of pretax gains (losses) recognized in other income (expense), net related to derivative instruments

not

designated as hedging instruments are as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	4,076	$	(7,421	)

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities in the customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and countries. As of

March 2, 2019,

there were

no

significant concentrations of credit risk.

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Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

Note

12:

Fair Value Measurements

Overview

Estimates of fair value for financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. The framework defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The framework discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The framework utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into

three

broad levels. The following is a brief description of those

three

levels:

● Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

● Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

● Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s assumptions, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of

March 2, 2019

and

December 1, 2018,

and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.

	March 2,		Fair Value Measurements Using:
Description	2019		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Marketable securities	$	9,906	$	9,906	$	-	$	-
Foreign exchange contract assets		6,667		-		6,667		-
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges		14,282				14,282
Cross-currency cash flow hedges		3,071		-		3,071		-
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	$	2,591	$	-	$	2,591	$	-
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges		5,288		-		5,288		-

	December 1,		Fair Value Measurements Using:
Description	2018		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Marketable securities	$	11,436	$	11,436	$	-	$	-
Foreign exchange contract assets		4,933		-		4,933		-
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges		28,924		-		28,924		-
Cross-currency cash flow hedges		739		-		739		-
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	$	2,156	$	-	$	2,156	$	-
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges		8,657		-		8,657		-

Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $

2,132,27

5

and

$2,123,447

as of

March 2, 2019

and

December 1, 2018,

respectively. The fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered for debt of similar maturities. The estimated fair value of these long-term obligations is

not

necessarily indicative of the amount that would be realized in a current market exchange.

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Note 13 - Share Repurchase Program

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

13

: Share Repurchase Program

On

April 6, 2017,

the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to

$200,000

of our outstanding common shares. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. Upon repurchase of the shares, we reduce our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess being applied against additional paid-in capital. This authorization replaces the

September 30, 2010

authorization to repurchase shares.

We did

not

repurchase any shares during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

and

March 3, 2018. 

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Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

14:

Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Matters

 

From time to time, we become aware of compliance matters relating to, or receive notices from, federal, state or local entities regarding possible or alleged violations of environmental, health or safety laws and regulations. We review the circumstances of each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of potential liability or our contribution relative to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous substances involved, the method and extent of remediation, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Also, from time to time, we are identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish an undiscounted financial provision. We recorded liabilities of

$10,532

and

$10,665

as of

March 2, 2019

and

December 1, 2018,

respectively, for probable and reasonably estimable environmental remediation costs. Of the amount reserved,

$4,634

and

$4,784

as of

March 2, 2019

and

December 1, 2018,

respectively, is attributable to a facility we own in Simpsonville, South Carolina as a result of our Royal Adhesives acquisition that is a designated site under CERCLA.

Currently we are involved in various environmental investigations, clean up activities and administrative proceedings and lawsuits. In particular, we are currently deemed a PRP in conjunction with numerous other parties, in a number of government enforcement actions associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we

may

be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean up of these sites. In addition, we are engaged in environmental remediation and monitoring efforts at a number of current and former operating facilities. While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will

not

have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

Other Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will

not

have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than

30

years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicating that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought.

A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by

third

parties, including indemnification pursuant to the provisions of a

1976

agreement under which we acquired a business from a

third

party. Currently, this

third

party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the

third

party.

In addition to the indemnification arrangements with

third

parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities, including defense costs.  Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are insolvent.  We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and settlements and judgments in asbestos-related lawsuits.  These agreements require, among other things, that we fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent.

A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				3 Years Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018		December 1, 2018
Lawsuits and claims settled		1		2		30
Settlement amounts	$	12	$	185	$	3,423
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$	8	$	171	$	2,530

We do

not

believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. 

Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will

not

have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

During

2018,

we retained legal counsel to conduct an internal investigation of the possible resale of our hygiene products into Iran by certain customers of our subsidiaries in Turkey (beginning in

2011

) and India (beginning in

2014

), in possible violation of the economic sanctions against Iran administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets (“OFAC”) and our compliance policy. The sales to these customers represented less than

one

percent of our net revenue in each of our last

three

fiscal years.  The sales to the customers who were reselling our products into Iran ceased during fiscal year

2018

and we do

not

currently conduct any business in Iran. In

January 2018,

we voluntarily contacted OFAC to advise it of this internal investigation and our intention to cooperate fully with OFAC and, in

September 2018,

we submitted the results and findings of our investigation to OFAC. We have

not

yet received a response from OFAC. At this time, we cannot predict the outcome or effect of the investigation, however, based on the results of our investigation to date, we believe we could incur penalties ranging from

zero

to

$10,000.

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Note 15 - Operating Segments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes to Financial Statements

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

15:

Operating Segments

We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. Operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment. Corporate assets are

not

allocated to the operating segments. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs.

We have

five

reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives and Engineering Adhesives. As of the beginning of the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019,

we realigned certain customers across operating segments. The table below provides certain information regarding net revenue and segment operating income (loss) for each of our operating segments. Prior period segment information has been recast retrospectively to reflect the realignment.

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019								March 3, 2018
			Inter-			Segment					Inter-		Segment
	Trade		Segment			Operating			Trade		Segment		Operating
	Revenue		Revenue			Income (Loss)			Revenue		Revenue		Income
Americas Adhesives	$	241,950	$	3,406		$	15,695		$	250,963	$	5,413	$	14,537
EIMEA		156,513		4,011			3,426			168,978		5,769		5,892
Asia Pacific		63,388		2,031			3,779			66,609		1,637		2,305
Construction Adhesives		82,456		(1	)		(3,339	)		98,257		-		461
Engineering Adhesives		128,628		(2	)		14,651			128,272		-		9,611
Total	$	672,935				$	34,212		$	713,079			$	32,806

The table below provides a reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments:

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,
	2019			2018
Segment operating income	$	34,212		$	32,806
Other income (expense), net		3,365			4,912
Interest expense		(26,807	)		(27,545	)
Interest income		3,053			3,041
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$	13,823		$	13,214

The table below provides total assets of each of our operating segments as of

December 1, 2018:

Total assets	December 1, 2018
Americas Adhesives	$	1,003,926
EIMEA		724,633
Asia Pacific		272,923
Construction Adhesives		876,448
Engineering Adhesives		970,357
Corporate		328,027
Total	$	4,176,314

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Change in Accounting Principl

e – Accounting for Inventory

During the year ended

December 2, 2018,

we elected to change our method of accounting for certain inventories in the United States within the Company’s Americas Adhesives and Construction Adhesives segments from the last-in,

first

-out method (“LIFO”) to weighted-average cost. We retrospectively adjusted the Consolidated Financial Statements for all periods presented to reflect this change.

Change in Accounting Principle – Revenue Recognition

In

May 2014,

the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 

No.

2014

-

09,

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic

606

)

, which requires 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. We adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

using the modified retrospective method of adoption. As a result of the adoption of this ASU, we recorded an increase to opening retained earnings of

$1,776

as of

December 2, 2018

related to accelerated recognition for arrangements where we provide shipping and handling services after control of the goods has transferred to the customer. Prior periods were

not

restated. We have included the disclosures required by this ASU in Note

7.

In

March 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

08,

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic

606

), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)

. This ASU provides guidance on recording revenue on a gross basis versus a net basis based on the determination of whether an entity is a principal or an agent when another party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer. The amendments in this ASU affect the guidance in ASU

No.

2014

-

09

and were adopted during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

with ASU

No.

2014

-

09

as discussed above.

Change in Accounting Principle –

Income Tax Impact of

Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory

In

October 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

16,

Income Taxes (Topic

740

): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory.

This ASU changes the timing of income tax recognition for an intercompany sale of assets. The ASU requires the seller’s tax effects and the buyer’s deferred taxes to be recognized immediately upon the sale instead of deferring accounting for the income tax implications until the assets are sold to a

third

party or recovered through use. We adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019.

We recorded a decrease to opening retained earnings of

$733

as of

December 2, 2018

as a result of the adoption of this ASU.

Change in Accounting Principle –

Net Periodic Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs

In

March 2017,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2017

-

07,

 

Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic

715

): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, 

which requires employers to include only the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in operating expenses. The other components of net benefit cost, including amortization of prior service cost/credit, and settlement and curtailment effects, are to be included in non-operating expenses. The classification requirements of this ASU are applied on a retrospective basis. The ASU also stipulates that only the service cost component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization on a prospective basis. We adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019.

As a result of adoption, the components of our net periodic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit costs other than service cost are now presented as non-operating expenses for all periods presented. Service cost remains in operating expenses. As a result of the retrospective adjustment for the change in accounting principle, certain amounts in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the

three

months ended

March 3, 2018

were adjusted as follows:

	As Reported			Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07			As Adjusted
Cost of sales	$	(525,374	)	$	(2,192	)	$	(527,566	)
Gross profit		187,705			(2,192	)		185,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(151,020	)		(1,687	)		(152,707	)
Other income (expense), net		1,033			3,879			4,912
Net income including non-controlling interests		47,667			-			47,667
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		47,682			-			47,682
Basic	$	0.94		$	-		$	0.94
Diluted		0.92			-			0.92

New Accounting Pronouncements

In

August 2018,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2018

-

15,

Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic

350

-

40

): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force).

This ASU requires entities that are customers in cloud computing arrangements to defer implementation costs if they would be capitalized by the entity in software licensing arrangements under the internal-use software guidance. The ASU

may

be applied retrospectively or prospectively to implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning

November 29, 2020

with early adoption permitted. We early adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019

on a prospective basis which did

not

have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In

August 2018,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2018

-

13,

Fair Value Measurement (Topic

820

): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.

This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The ASU removes the requirement to disclose: the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level

1

and Level

2

of the fair value hierarchy; the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level

3

fair value measurements. The ASU requires disclosure of changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level

3

fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level

3

fair value measurements. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning

November 29, 2020

with early adoption permitted. We have evaluated the effect that this ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will

not

have a material impact.

In

July 2018,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2018

-

11,

Leases (Topic

842

): Targeted Improvements.

This ASU allows entities to

not

recast comparative periods in transition to ASC

842

and instead report the comparative periods presented in the period of adoption under ASC

840.

The ASU also includes a practical expedient for lessors to

not

separate the lease and nonlease components of a contract. The amendments in this ASU are effective in the same timeframe as ASU

No.

2016

-

02

as discussed below. We are incorporating this ASU into our assessment and adoption of ASU

No.

2016

-

02.

In

July 2018,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2018

-

10,

Codification Improvements to Topic

842,

Leases.

This ASU includes certain clarifications to address potential narrow-scope implementation issues which we are incorporating into our assessment and adoption of ASU

No.

2016

-

02.

The amendments in this ASU are effective in the same timeframe as ASU

No.

2016

-

02

as discussed below.

In

August 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

15,

Statement of Cash Flows (Topic

230

): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force).

  This ASU requires changes in the presentation of certain items including, but

not

limited to, debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies and distributions received from equity method investees. We adopted this ASU during the

three

months ended

March 2, 2019.

Adoption of this ASU will have a presentation impact only and will result in a retrospective reclassification of debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of

$16,598

within the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended

December 2, 2017

from operating to financing cash outflows.

In

June 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

13

, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic

326

), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Statements.

This ASU requires a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In

November 2018,

the FASB also issued ASU

No.

2018

-

19,

Codification Improvements to Topic

326,

Financial Instruments - Credit Losses.

This ASU clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are within the scope of Topic

842,

Leases

. The amendments in this ASU affect the guidance in ASU

No.

2016

-

13

and are effective in the same timeframe as ASU

No.

2016

-

13.

Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning

November 29, 2020.

We are currently evaluating the effect that this ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In

February 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

No.

2016

-

02,

Leases (Subtopic

842

).

This ASU changes accounting for leases and requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from all leases, including those classified as operating leases under previous accounting guidance, on the balance sheet and requires disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. In

December 2018,

the FASB also issued ASU

No.

2018

-

20,

Leases (Topic

842

): Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors

, which clarifies the accounting for lessors for variable payments that relate to both a lease component and a nonlease component and is effective in the same timeframe as ASU

2016

-

02,

and ASU

No.

2019

-

01,

Leases (Topic

842

): Codification Improvements

, which clarifies the transition disclosure requirements. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning

December 1, 2019

with early adoption permitted. The new ASU must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition approach, and provides for certain practical expedients. We have begun implementing lease accounting software and are currently evaluating the impact that the new ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]

	As Reported			Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07			As Adjusted
Cost of sales	$	(525,374	)	$	(2,192	)	$	(527,566	)
Gross profit		187,705			(2,192	)		185,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(151,020	)		(1,687	)		(152,707	)
Other income (expense), net		1,033			3,879			4,912
Net income including non-controlling interests		47,667			-			47,667
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		47,682			-			47,682
Basic	$	0.94		$	-		$	0.94
Diluted		0.92			-			0.92

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Note 2 - Restructuring Actions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018
Cost of sales	$	376	$	232
Selling, general and administrative		1,077		1,597
	$	1,453	$	1,829

Schedule of Restructuring Charges by Segment [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018
Americas Adhesives	$	276	$	803
EIMEA		580		(42	)
Asia Pacific		43		3
Construction Adhesives		319		809
Engineering Adhesives		235		256
	$	1,453	$	1,829

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

	Employee- Related			Asset-Related			Other			Total
Balance at December 2, 2017	$	1,486		$	-		$	20		$	1,506
Expenses incurred		6,223			2,353			305			8,881
Non-cash charges		-			(1,666	)		-			(1,666	)
Cash payments		(3,395	)		(687	)		(325	)		(4,407	)
Foreign currency translation		(58	)		-			-			(58	)
Balance at December 1, 2018	$	4,256		$	-		$	-		$	4,256
Expenses incurred		907			303			243			1,453
Cash payments		(941	)		(303	)		(134	)		(1,378	)
Foreign currency translation		2			-			-			2
Balance at March 2, 2019	$	4,224		$	-		$	109		$	4,333

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Note 3 - Inventories (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]

	March 2,		December 1,
	2019		2018
Raw materials	$	178,152	$	169,228
Finished goods		208,573		179,233
Total inventories	$	386,725	$	348,461

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Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]

	March 2, 2019
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Purchased Technology and Patents			Customer Relationships			Trade Names			All Other			Total
Original cost	$	118,429		$	958,867		$	66,575		$	27,563		$	1,171,434
Accumulated amortization		(43,521	)		(192,035	)		(22,965	)		(21,080	)		(279,601	)
Net identifiable intangibles	$	74,908		$	766,832		$	43,610		$	6,483		$	891,833

	December 1, 2018
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Purchased Technology and Patents			Customer Relationships			Trade Names			All Other			Total
Original cost	$	118,930		$	953,929		$	65,975		$	33,550		$	1,172,384
Accumulated amortization		(41,503	)		(175,318	)		(21,573	)		(26,332	)		(264,726	)
Net identifiable intangibles	$	77,427		$	778,611		$	44,402		$	7,218		$	907,658

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

	Remainder
Fiscal Year	2019		2020		2021		2022		2023		Thereafter
Amortization Expense	$	57,682	$	72,099	$	70,552	$	69,278	$	66,667	$	555,555

Operating Segments [Member]

Notes Tables

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

	Americas				Asia			Construction		Engineering
	Adhesives		EIMEA		Pacific			Adhesives		Adhesives		Total
Balance at December 1, 2018	$	339,800	$	155,552	$	21,428		$	310,720	$	477,671	$	1,305,171
Currency impact		422		2,002		(149	)		149		7,020		9,444
Balance at March 2, 2019	$	340,222	$	157,554	$	21,279		$	310,869	$	484,691	$	1,314,615

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Note 5 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019				March 3, 2018
Expected life (in years)			4.75				4.75
Weighted-average expected volatility			24.25%				23.26%
Expected volatility		24.25%	-	24.33%		23.18%	-	23.26%
Risk-free interest rate		2.51%	-	2.55%		2.38%	-	2.53%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield			1.40%				1.12%
Expected dividend yield range		1.26%	-	1.41%		1.12%	-	1.74%
Weighted-average fair value of grants			$9.80				$11.37

Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]

				Average
	Options			Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 1, 2018		4,466,106		$	44.72
Granted		952,067			45.48
Exercised		(40,605	)		26.23
Forfeited or cancelled		(5,191	)		50.48
Outstanding at March 2, 2019		5,372,377		$	44.99

Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]

						Weighted-
				Weighted-		Average
				Average		Remaining
				Grant		Contractual
				Date Fair		Life
	Units			Value		(in Years)
Nonvested at December 1, 2018		414,353		$	47.45		1.0
Granted		272,178			44.43		2.9
Vested		(172,797	)		45.41		-
Forfeited		(18,529	)		41.72		0.7
Nonvested at March 2, 2019		495,205		$	46.71		1.3

Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table Text Block]

	Non-employee
	Directors		Employees			Total
Units outstanding December 1, 2018		479,787		29,735			509,522
Participant contributions		4,717		2,200			6,917
Company match contributions		472		220			692
Payouts		-		(2,221	)		(2,221	)
Units outstanding March 2, 2019		484,976		29,934			514,910

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Note 6 - Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019 and March 3, 2018
													Other
	Pension Benefits												Postretirement
	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans						Benefits
Net periodic cost (benefit):	2019			2018			2019			2018			2019			2018
Service cost	$	1		$	14		$	568		$	598		$	24		$	43
Interest cost		3,673			3,419			1,184			1,204			387			371
Expected return on assets		(6,326	)		(6,541	)		(2,587	)		(2,864	)		(1,753	)		(1,724	)
Amortization:
Prior service cost		3			7			16			(1	)		-			-
Actuarial loss		1,169			1,475			789			749			8			15
Net periodic benefit	$	(1,480	)	$	(1,626	)	$	(30	)	$	(314	)	$	(1,334	)	$	(1,295	)

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Note 7 - Revenue (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019
	Americas				Asia		Construction		Engineering
	Adhesives		EIMEA		Pacific		Adhesives		Adhesives		Total
Durable Assembly	$	61,328	$	61,182	$	14,033	$	-	$	-	$	136,543
Hygiene		30,029		45,558		27,308		-		-		102,895
Packaging		69,402		29,120		12,794		-		-		111,316
Paper and Other		81,191		20,653		9,253		-		-		111,097
Construction		-		-		-		82,456		-		82,456
Engineering		-		-		-		-		128,628		128,628
	$	241,950	$	156,513	$	63,388	$	82,456	$	128,628	$	672,935

	Three Months Ended March 3, 2018
	Americas				Asia		Construction		Engineering
	Adhesives		EIMEA		Pacific		Adhesives		Adhesives		Total
Durable Assembly	$	66,533	$	64,900	$	15,163	$	-	$	-	$	146,596
Hygiene		31,129		49,172		28,140		-		-		108,441
Packaging		67,528		31,224		13,092		-		-		111,844
Paper and Other		85,773		23,682		10,214		-		-		119,669
Construction		-		-		-		98,257		-		98,257
Engineering		-		-		-		-		128,272		128,272
	$	250,963	$	168,978	$	66,609	$	98,257	$	128,272	$	713,079

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Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended March 2, 2019											Three Months Ended March 3, 2018
	H.B. Fuller Stockholders									Non- controlling Interest		H.B. Fuller Stockholders									Non- controlling Interest
	Pre-tax			Tax			Net			Net		Pre-tax			Tax			Net			Net
Net income including non-controlling interest		-			-		$	12,244		$	4		-			-		$	47,682		$	(15	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹	$	17,693			-			17,693			6	$	21,468			-			21,468			(13	)
Reclassification to earnings:
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²		1,986		$	(504	)		1,482			-		2,238		$	(578	)		1,660			-
Interest rate swap³		(15,259	)		3,815			(11,444	)		-		20,727			(4,775	)		15,952			-
Cash flow hedges³		4,284			(198	)		4,086			-		(4,563	)		(2,278	)		(6,841	)		-
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	8,704		$	3,113			11,817			6	$	39,870		$	(7,631	)		32,239			(13	)
Comprehensive income (loss)							$	24,061		$	10							$	79,921		$	(28	)

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

	March 2, 2019
	Total			H.B. Fuller Stockholders			Non- controlling Interest
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(109,699	)	$	(109,614	)	$	(85	)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $50,105		(142,658	)		(142,658	)		-
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($3,416)		10,249			10,249			-
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $390		(7,971	)		(7,971	)		-
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects		(18,341	)		(18,341	)		-
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(268,420	)	$	(268,335	)	$	(85	)

	December 1, 2018
	Total			H.B. Fuller Stockholders			Non- controlling Interest
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(127,398	)	$	(127,307	)	$	(91	)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $75,083		(144,140	)		(144,140	)		-
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,231)		21,693			21,693			-
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $588		(12,057	)		(12,057	)		-
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects		(18,341	)		(18,341	)		-
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(280,243	)	$	(280,152	)	$	(91	)

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Note 10 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,		March 3,
(Shares in thousands)	2019		2018
Weighted-average common shares - basic		50,752		50,471
Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans		1,149		1,427
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted		51,901		51,898

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Note 11 - Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

	Fiscal Year of Expiration	Interest Rate		Notional Value		Fair Value
Pay EUR	2019		3.80%	$	44,912	$	(1,058	)
Receive USD			5.0530%
Pay EUR	2020		1.95%	$	42,600	$	(3,450	)
Receive USD			4.3038%
Pay EUR	2021		2.75%	$	133,340	$	2,698
Receive USD			4.9330%
Pay EUR	2022		3.00%	$	267,860	$	4,881
Receive USD			5.1803%
Total				$	488,712	$	3,071

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019			March 3, 2018
Cross-currency swap contracts	$	4,284		$	(4,563	)
Interest rate swap contracts		(15,259	)		20,727

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	4,076	$	(7,421	)

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Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

	March 2,		Fair Value Measurements Using:
Description	2019		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Marketable securities	$	9,906	$	9,906	$	-	$	-
Foreign exchange contract assets		6,667		-		6,667		-
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges		14,282				14,282
Cross-currency cash flow hedges		3,071		-		3,071		-
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	$	2,591	$	-	$	2,591	$	-
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges		5,288		-		5,288		-

	December 1,		Fair Value Measurements Using:
Description	2018		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Marketable securities	$	11,436	$	11,436	$	-	$	-
Foreign exchange contract assets		4,933		-		4,933		-
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges		28,924		-		28,924		-
Cross-currency cash flow hedges		739		-		739		-
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	$	2,156	$	-	$	2,156	$	-
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges		8,657		-		8,657		-

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Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended				3 Years Ended
	March 2, 2019		March 3, 2018		December 1, 2018
Lawsuits and claims settled		1		2		30
Settlement amounts	$	12	$	185	$	3,423
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$	8	$	171	$	2,530

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Note 15 - Operating Segments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 02, 2019

Notes Tables

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended
	March 2, 2019								March 3, 2018
			Inter-			Segment					Inter-		Segment
	Trade		Segment			Operating			Trade		Segment		Operating
	Revenue		Revenue			Income (Loss)			Revenue		Revenue		Income
Americas Adhesives	$	241,950	$	3,406		$	15,695		$	250,963	$	5,413	$	14,537
EIMEA		156,513		4,011			3,426			168,978		5,769		5,892
Asia Pacific		63,388		2,031			3,779			66,609		1,637		2,305
Construction Adhesives		82,456		(1	)		(3,339	)		98,257		-		461
Engineering Adhesives		128,628		(2	)		14,651			128,272		-		9,611
Total	$	672,935				$	34,212		$	713,079			$	32,806

Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended
	March 2,			March 3,
	2019			2018
Segment operating income	$	34,212		$	32,806
Other income (expense), net		3,365			4,912
Interest expense		(26,807	)		(27,545	)
Interest income		3,053			3,041
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$	13,823		$	13,214

Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]

Total assets	December 1, 2018
Americas Adhesives	$	1,003,926
EIMEA		724,633
Asia Pacific		272,923
Construction Adhesives		876,448
Engineering Adhesives		970,357
Corporate		328,027
Total	$	4,176,314

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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 02, 2018	Dec. 01, 2018
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance	$ 1,290,571		$ 1,286,289
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance		$ 1,776
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance		$ 733
Accounting Standards Update 2016-15 [Member] | reclassification of Debt Prepayment and Extinguishment Costs From Operating to Financing Cash Outflows [Member]
Current Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 16,598

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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation - Change in Accounting Principle (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Cost of sales	$ (493,010)	$ (527,566)
Gross profit	179,925	185,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(145,713)	(152,707)
Other income (expense), net	3,365	4,912
Net income including non-controlling interests	12,248	47,667
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$ 12,244	$ 47,682
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.24	$ 0.94
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.24	$ 0.92
Previously Reported [Member]
Cost of sales		$ (525,374)
Gross profit		187,705
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(151,020)
Other income (expense), net		1,033
Net income including non-controlling interests		47,667
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$ 47,682
Basic (in dollars per share)		$ 0.94
Diluted (in dollars per share)		$ 0.92
Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
Cost of sales		$ (2,192)
Gross profit		(2,192)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(1,687)
Other income (expense), net		3,879
Net income including non-controlling interests
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)

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Note 2 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018	Dec. 01, 2018
Expenses incurred	$ 1,453	$ 1,829	$ 8,881
Cost of Sales [Member]
Expenses incurred	376	232
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Expenses incurred	$ 1,077	$ 1,597

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Note 2 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018	Dec. 01, 2018
Expenses incurred	$ 1,453	$ 1,829	$ 8,881
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	276	803
EIMEA [Member]
Expenses incurred	580	(42)
Asia Pacific [Member]
Expenses incurred	43	3
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	319	809
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	$ 235	$ 256

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Note 2 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018	Dec. 01, 2018
Balance	$ 4,256	$ 1,506	$ 1,506
Expenses incurred	1,453	1,829	8,881
Non-cash charges			(1,666)
Cash payments	(1,378)		(4,407)
Foreign currency translation	2		(58)
Balance	4,333		4,256
Employee Related [Member]
Balance	4,256	1,486	1,486
Expenses incurred	907		6,223
Non-cash charges
Cash payments	(941)		(3,395)
Foreign currency translation	2		(58)
Balance	4,224		4,256
Asset Related [Member]
Balance
Expenses incurred	303		2,353
Non-cash charges			(1,666)
Cash payments	(303)		(687)
Foreign currency translation
Balance
Other Restructuring [Member]
Balance		$ 20	20
Expenses incurred	243		305
Non-cash charges
Cash payments	(134)		(325)
Foreign currency translation
Balance	$ 109

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Note 3 - Inventories - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Raw materials	$ 178,152	$ 169,228
Finished goods	208,573	179,233
Total inventories	$ 386,725	$ 348,461

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Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018	Dec. 01, 2018
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 19,212	$ 19,243
Indefinite Lived Trademarks and Trade Names	$ 558		$ 493

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Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill	$ 1,305,171
Currency impact	9,444
Goodwill	1,314,615
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	339,800
Currency impact	422
Goodwill	340,222
EIMEA [Member]
Goodwill	155,552
Currency impact	2,002
Goodwill	157,554
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill	21,428
Currency impact	(149)
Goodwill	21,279
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	310,720
Currency impact	149
Goodwill	310,869
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Goodwill	477,671
Currency impact	7,020
Goodwill	$ 484,691

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Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Original cost	$ 1,171,434	$ 1,172,384
Accumulated amortization	(279,601)	(264,726)
Net identifiable intangibles	891,833	907,658
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]
Original cost	118,429	118,930
Accumulated amortization	(43,521)	(41,503)
Net identifiable intangibles	74,908	77,427
Customer Relationships [Member]
Original cost	958,867	953,929
Accumulated amortization	(192,035)	(175,318)
Net identifiable intangibles	766,832	778,611
Trade Names [Member]
Original cost	66,575	65,975
Accumulated amortization	(22,965)	(21,573)
Net identifiable intangibles	43,610	44,402
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Original cost	27,563	33,550
Accumulated amortization	(21,080)	(26,332)
Net identifiable intangibles	$ 6,483	$ 7,218

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Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019 USD ($)
2019	$ 57,682
2020	72,099
2021	70,552
2022	69,278
2023	66,667
Thereafter	$ 555,555

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Note 5 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018	Dec. 01, 2018
Fair Value Options Granted During Period Value Share-based Compensation	$ 9,331	$ 7,645
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	910	638
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	1,065	$ 762
Total Fair Value of Nonvested Restricted Stock	$ 23,135
Repurchased Restricted Stock Shares	57,917	63,540
Deferred Compensation Plan, Matching Percentage	10.00%
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total	$ 5,906	$ 5,651
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period			10 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total	$ 13,819
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 146 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total	$ 17,420
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 146 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 7,846	$ 7,900

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Note 5 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Fair Value of Options Granted (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Expected life (Year)	4 years 273 days	4 years 273 days
Weighted-average expected volatility	24.25%	23.26%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield	1.40%	1.12%
Weighted-average fair value of grants (in dollars per share)	$ 9.80	$ 11.37
Minimum [Member]
Expected volatility	24.25%	23.18%
Risk-free interest rate	2.51%	2.38%
Expected dividend yield range	1.26%	1.12%
Maximum [Member]
Expected volatility	24.33%	23.26%
Risk-free interest rate	2.55%	2.53%
Expected dividend yield range	1.41%	1.74%

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Note 5 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019 $ / shares shares
Outstanding Options (in shares) | shares	4,466,106
Outstanding Options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 44.72
Granted (in shares) | shares	952,067
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 45.48
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(40,605)
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 26.23
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares	(5,191)
Forfeited or cancelled, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 50.48
Outstanding Options (in shares) | shares	5,372,377
Outstanding Options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 44.99

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Note 5 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Nonvested (in shares)	414,353
Nonvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 47.45
Nonvested, weighted average remaining life (Year)	1 year 109 days	1 year
Granted (in shares)	272,178
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 44.43
Granted, weighted average remaining life (Year)	2 years 328 days
Vested (in shares)	(172,797)
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 45.41
Forfeited (in shares)	(18,529)
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 41.72
Forfeited, weighted average remaining life (Year)	255 days
Nonvested (in shares)	495,205	414,353
Nonvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 46.71	$ 47.45

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Note 5 - Accounting for Share-based Compensation - Deferred Compensation Units (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019 shares
Units outstanding (in shares)	509,522
Participant contributions (in shares)	6,917
Company match contributions (in shares)	692
Payouts (in shares)	(2,221)
Units outstanding (in shares)	514,910
Non Employee Directors [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)	479,787
Participant contributions (in shares)	4,717
Company match contributions (in shares)	472
Payouts (in shares)
Units outstanding (in shares)	484,976
Employees [Member]
Units outstanding (in shares)	29,735
Participant contributions (in shares)	2,200
Company match contributions (in shares)	220
Payouts (in shares)	(2,221)
Units outstanding (in shares)	29,934

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Note 6 - Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) Related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES
Service cost	$ 1	$ 14
Interest cost	3,673	3,419
Expected return on assets	(6,326)	(6,541)
Prior service cost	3	7
Actuarial loss	1,169	1,475
Net periodic benefit	(1,480)	(1,626)
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]
Service cost	568	598
Interest cost	1,184	1,204
Expected return on assets	(2,587)	(2,864)
Prior service cost	16	(1)
Actuarial loss	789	749
Net periodic benefit	(30)	(314)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Service cost	24	43
Interest cost	387	371
Expected return on assets	(1,753)	(1,724)
Prior service cost
Actuarial loss	8	15
Net periodic benefit	$ (1,334)	$ (1,295)

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Note 7 - Revenue (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2018 USD ($)
Revenue, Practical Expedient, Adjustment to Retained Earnings	$ 1,776

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Note 7 - Revenue - Disaggregated Revenue Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Revenue	$ 672,935	$ 713,079
Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	136,543	146,596
Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	102,895	108,441
Packaging [Member]
Revenue	111,316	111,844
Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	111,097	119,669
Construction [Member]
Revenue	82,456	98,257
Engineering [Member]
Revenue	128,628	128,272
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	241,950	250,963
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	61,328	66,533
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	30,029	31,129
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue	69,402	67,528
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	81,191	85,773
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue
Americas Adhesives [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue
EIMEA [Member]
Revenue	156,513	168,978
EIMEA [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	61,182	64,900
EIMEA [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	45,558	49,172
EIMEA [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue	29,120	31,224
EIMEA [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	20,653	23,682
EIMEA [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue
EIMEA [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue	63,388	66,609
Asia Pacific [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue	14,033	15,163
Asia Pacific [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue	27,308	28,140
Asia Pacific [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue	12,794	13,092
Asia Pacific [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue	9,253	10,214
Asia Pacific [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue
Asia Pacific [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	82,456	98,257
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue	82,456	98,257
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	128,628	128,272
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Durable Assembly [Member]
Revenue
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Hygiene [Member]
Revenue
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Packaging [Member]
Revenue
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Paper and Other [Member]
Revenue
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Construction [Member]
Revenue
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Engineering [Member]
Revenue	$ 128,628	$ 128,272

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Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Net income including non-controlling interest		$ 12,244	$ 47,682
Net income including non-controlling interest		4	(15)
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, pretax	[1]	17,693	21,468
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, tax	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹	[1]	17,693	21,468
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, non-controlling interests	[1]	6	(13)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², pretax	[2]	1,986	2,238
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², tax	[2]	(504)	(578)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²	[2]	1,482	1,660
Interest rate swap³, pretax	[3]	(15,259)	20,727
Interest rate swap³, tax	[3]	3,815	(4,775)
Interest rate swap³	[3]	(11,444)	15,952
Cash flow hedges³, pretax	[3]	4,284	(4,563)
Cash flow hedges³, tax	[3]	(198)	(2,278)
Cash flow hedges³	[3]	4,086	(6,841)
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax		8,704	39,870
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax		3,113	(7,631)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		11,817	32,239
Other comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests		6	(13)
Comprehensive income (loss)		24,061	79,921
Comprehensive income (loss), non-controlling interests		$ 10	$ (28)

[1] Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries.

[2] Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") into earnings as part of net periodic cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans is reported in cost of sales and SG&A expense.

[3] Income (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net.

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Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (268,335)	$ (280,152)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(109,699)	(127,398)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(142,658)	(144,140)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	10,249	21,693
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes	(7,971)	(12,057)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)	(18,341)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(268,420)	(280,243)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(109,614)	(127,307)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes	(142,658)	(144,140)
Interest rate swap, net of taxes	10,249	21,693
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes	(7,971)	(12,057)
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects	(18,341)	(18,341)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(268,335)	(280,152)
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(85)	(91)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes
Interest rate swap, net of taxes
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (85)	$ (91)

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Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Tax on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	$ 50,105	$ 75,083
Tax on interest swap	(3,416)
Tax on cash flow hedge	390	588
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Tax on defined benefit pension plans adjustment	50,105	75,083
Tax on interest swap	(3,416)
Tax on cash flow hedge	$ 390	$ 588

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Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	$ 8,630	$ 8,420
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total	955
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease), Total	$ 210

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Note 10 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	3,002,073	2,226,893

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Note 10 - Earnings Per Share - Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Basic (in shares)	50,752	50,471
Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans (in shares)	1,149	1,427
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted (in shares)	51,901	51,898

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Note 11 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 23, 2018	Apr. 22, 2018	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Mar. 26, 2018	Mar. 09, 2018	Feb. 27, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Feb. 14, 2017	Oct. 07, 2015
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value			$ 3,071	$ 739
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value			5,288	$ 8,657
Public Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount										$ 300,000
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 2,150,000	$ 2,150,000	$ 2,150,000	$ 2,150,000
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate						4.49%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%	2.25%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount			488,712					401,200	$ 42,600		$ 44,912
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value			3,071
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax, Ending Balance			7,971
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months			2,115
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value			3,071
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item			1,450,000		$ 100,000	$ 100,000	$ 200,000	$ 1,050,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate					4.312%		4.589%	4.0275%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value			$ 14,282
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item										$ 150,000
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate										1.86%

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Note 11 - Financial Instruments - Swaps Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018	Oct. 20, 2017	Feb. 24, 2017	Oct. 07, 2015
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 3,071	$ 739
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount	488,712		$ 401,200	$ 42,600	$ 44,912
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 3,071
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap 1 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2019
Interest rate minimum	3.80%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 44,912
Fair Value	$ (1,058)
Interest rate maximum	5.053%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap 2 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2020
Interest rate minimum	1.95%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 42,600
Fair Value	$ (3,450)
Interest rate maximum	4.3038%
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap 3 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2021
Interest rate minimum	2.75%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 133,340
Interest rate maximum	4.933%
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 2,698
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap 4 [Member]
Fiscal Year of Expiration	2022
Interest rate minimum	3.00%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 267,860
Interest rate maximum	5.1803%
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	$ 4,881

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Note 11 - Financial Instruments - Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 4,076	$ (7,421)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	4,284	(4,563)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	$ (15,259)	$ 20,727

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Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 2,132,275	$ 2,123,447

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Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Assets:
Marketable securities	$ 9,906	$ 11,436
Foreign exchange contract assets	6,667	4,933
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	14,282	28,924
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	3,071	739
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	2,591	2,156
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	5,288	8,657
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities	9,906	11,436
Foreign exchange contract assets
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities
Foreign exchange contract assets	6,667	4,933
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges	14,282	28,924
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	3,071	739
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities	2,591	2,156
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	5,288	8,657
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Marketable securities
Foreign exchange contract assets
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value

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Note 13 - Share Repurchase Program (Details Textual) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Billions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018	Apr. 06, 2017
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	0	0
The 2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$ 0.2

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Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	$ 10,532	$ 10,665
Penalties from Possible Resale of Products by Customers Contrary to U.S. Law and Regulations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	0
Penalties from Possible Resale of Products by Customers Contrary to U.S. Law and Regulations [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	10,000
Facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total	$ 4,634	$ 4,784

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Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims (Details) - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims [Member] $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		36 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019 USD ($)	Mar. 03, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018 USD ($)
Lawsuits and claims settled	1	2	30
Settlement amounts	$ 12	$ 185	$ 3,423
Insurance payments received or expected to be received	$ 8	$ 171	$ 2,530

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Note 15 - Operating Segments (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019
Number of Reportable Segments	5

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Note 15 - Operating Segments - Reportable Operating Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Revenue	$ 672,935	$ 713,079
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	34,212	32,806
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	241,950	250,963
EIMEA [Member]
Revenue	156,513	168,978
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue	63,388	66,609
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	82,456	98,257
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	128,628	128,272
Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue	672,935	713,079
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	34,212	32,806
Operating Segments [Member] | Americas Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	241,950	250,963
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	15,695	14,537
Operating Segments [Member] | EIMEA [Member]
Revenue	156,513	168,978
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	3,426	5,892
Operating Segments [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue	63,388	66,609
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	3,779	2,305
Operating Segments [Member] | Construction Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	82,456	98,257
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	(3,339)	461
Operating Segments [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	128,628	128,272
Segment Operating Income (Loss)	14,651	9,611
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenue
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Americas Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	3,406	5,413
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | EIMEA [Member]
Revenue	4,011	5,769
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue	2,031	1,637
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Construction Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	(1)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Revenue	$ (2)

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Note 15 - Operating Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2019	Mar. 03, 2018
Segment operating income	$ 34,212	$ 32,806
Other income (expense), net	3,365	4,912
Interest expense	(26,807)	(27,545)
Interest income	3,053	3,041
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 13,823	$ 13,214

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Note 15 - Operating Segments - Assets by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 02, 2019	Dec. 01, 2018
Assets	$ 4,166,100	$ 4,176,314
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Assets		1,003,926
EIMEA [Member]
Assets		724,633
Asia Pacific [Member]
Assets		272,923
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Assets		876,448
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Assets		970,357
Corporate Segment [Member]
Assets		$ 328,027