Note 2 - Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 04, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 2: Acquisitions Aspen Research Corporation On January 31, 2023, we acquired the assets of Aspen Research Corporation (“Aspen”) for a total purchase price of $9,850, which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of $500 that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Aspen, located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a contract research organization that develops and manufactures innovative solutions for some of the adhesives used in our insulating glass market. Aspen is known for their superior understanding of materials science, engineering and analytical testing and specializes in custom materials manufacturing for chemicals and adhesives products. The acquisition of Aspen is expected to expand our Engineering Adhesives footprint in North America and strengthen our capabilities in the insulating glass market, in addition to bringing additive continuous flow, process manufacturing capabilities that we plan to leverage. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of March 4, 2023 and includes intangible assets of $7,902 and other net assets of $1,948. Aspen is included in our Engineering Adhesives operating segment. Lemtapes Oy On December 15, 2022, we acquired Lemtapes Oy (“Lemtapes”) for a total purchase price of 7,997 Euro, or approximately $8,498, which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of 850 Euro that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Lemtapes, located in Valkeakoski, Finland, is a solutions provider of ecological, innovative tapes and adhesives for the packaging and plywood industries. The acquisition of Lemtapes is expected to reinforce our strategic position in Europe, especially for our Adhesives Coated Solutions products. This acquisition will also accelerate our growth strategy of fast-growing, high margin businesses while adding technology capabilities and strong customer relationships. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of March 4, 2023 and includes intangible assets of $6,834 and other net assets of $1,664. Lemtapes is included in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment. GSSI Sealants On October 24, 2022, we acquired GSSI Sealants, Inc. ("GSSI") for a total purchase price of $7,483, which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of $1,050 that will be paid on the 12-month anniversary of the closing date. GSSI, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a manufacturer of premier elastomeric butyl rubber sealant tapes. The acquisition of GSSI is expected to support our strategy to expand our Construction Adhesives business selectively via high margin applications and expand our reach to new regions. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of March 4, 2023 and includes intangible assets of $4,305 and other net assets of $3,178. GSSI is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment. ZKLT Polymer Co. On August 16, 2022, we acquired ZKLT Polymer Co., Ltd. ("ZKLT") for a base purchase price of 102,812 Chinese renminbi, or approximately $15,183, which was funded through existing cash. We are also required to pay 27,000 Chinese renminbi, or approximately $3,987, with half to be paid on each of the 12-month and 18-month anniversaries of the closing date, as well as contingent consideration up to 30,000 Chinese renminbi, or approximately $4,430, following the completion of certain performance goals and conditions. ZKLT, headquartered in Chongquin City, China, is a manufacturer of liquid adhesives primarily for the automotive market. The acquisition of ZKLT is expected to add unique technology, strong customer relationships and a strategic manufacturing location to further strengthen our presence in Southwest China. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of March 4, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $5,316, goodwill of $3,786 and other net assets of $10,068. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. See Note 12 for further discussion of the fair value of the contingent consideration. ZKLT is included in our Engineering Adhesives operating segment. Apollo On January 26, 2022, we acquired Apollo Chemicals Limited, Apollo Roofing Solutions Limited and Apollo Construction Solutions Limited (collectively, "Apollo") for a total purchase price of 152,714 British pound sterling, or approximately $205,592, which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility. Apollo, headquartered in Tamworth, UK, is a manufacturer of liquid adhesives, coatings and primers for the roofing, industrial and construction markets. Apollo is expected to enhance our position in key high-value, high-margin markets in the UK and throughout Europe. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of December 3, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $76,198, goodwill of $119,358 and other net assets of $10,036. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The acquisition is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment. Fourny NV On January 11, 2022, we acquired Fourny NV ("Fourny") for a base purchase price of 12,867 Euro, or approximately $14,627, which was funded through existing cash. The agreement requires us to pay an additional 3,100 Euro, or approximately $3,524, 18 months following the date of acquisition. Fourny, headquartered in Willebroek, Belgium, is a manufacturer of construction adhesives. Fourny is expected to enhance our position in key high-value, high-margin markets in Europe. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of December 3, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $10,117, goodwill of $6,455 and other net assets of $1,391. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Fourny is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment. All acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, are not material and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.

Note 2 - Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 04, 2023

Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 2: Acquisitions

Aspen Research Corporation

On January 31, 2023, we acquired the assets of Aspen Research Corporation (“Aspen”) for a total purchase price of $9,850, which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of $500 that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Aspen, located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a contract research organization that develops and manufactures innovative solutions for some of the adhesives used in our insulating glass market. Aspen is known for their superior understanding of materials science, engineering and analytical testing and specializes in custom materials manufacturing for chemicals and adhesives products. The acquisition of Aspen is expected to expand our Engineering Adhesives footprint in North America and strengthen our capabilities in the insulating glass market, in addition to bringing additive continuous flow, process manufacturing capabilities that we plan to leverage. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of March 4, 2023 and includes intangible assets of $7,902 and other net assets of $1,948. Aspen is included in our Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

Lemtapes Oy

On December 15, 2022, we acquired Lemtapes Oy (“Lemtapes”) for a total purchase price of 7,997 Euro, or approximately $8,498, which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of 850 Euro that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Lemtapes, located in Valkeakoski, Finland, is a solutions provider of ecological, innovative tapes and adhesives for the packaging and plywood industries. The acquisition of Lemtapes is expected to reinforce our strategic position in Europe, especially for our Adhesives Coated Solutions products. This acquisition will also accelerate our growth strategy of fast-growing, high margin businesses while adding technology capabilities and strong customer relationships. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of March 4, 2023 and includes intangible assets of $6,834 and other net assets of $1,664. Lemtapes is included in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment.

GSSI Sealants

On October 24, 2022, we acquired GSSI Sealants, Inc. ("GSSI") for a total purchase price of $7,483, which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of $1,050 that will be paid on the 12-month anniversary of the closing date. GSSI, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a manufacturer of premier elastomeric butyl rubber sealant tapes. The acquisition of GSSI is expected to support our strategy to expand our Construction Adhesives business selectively via high margin applications and expand our reach to new regions. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of March 4, 2023 and includes intangible assets of $4,305 and other net assets of $3,178. GSSI is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment.

ZKLT Polymer Co.

On August 16, 2022, we acquired ZKLT Polymer Co., Ltd. ("ZKLT") for a base purchase price of 102,812 Chinese renminbi, or approximately $15,183, which was funded through existing cash. We are also required to pay 27,000 Chinese renminbi, or approximately $3,987, with half to be paid on each of the 12-month and 18-month anniversaries of the closing date, as well as contingent consideration up to 30,000 Chinese renminbi, or approximately $4,430, following the completion of certain performance goals and conditions. ZKLT, headquartered in Chongquin City, China, is a manufacturer of liquid adhesives primarily for the automotive market. The acquisition of ZKLT is expected to add unique technology, strong customer relationships and a strategic manufacturing location to further strengthen our presence in Southwest China. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of March 4, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $5,316, goodwill of $3,786 and other net assets of $10,068. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. See Note 12 for further discussion of the fair value of the contingent consideration. ZKLT is included in our Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

Apollo

On January 26, 2022, we acquired Apollo Chemicals Limited, Apollo Roofing Solutions Limited and Apollo Construction Solutions Limited (collectively, "Apollo") for a total purchase price of 152,714 British pound sterling, or approximately $205,592, which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility. Apollo, headquartered in Tamworth, UK, is a manufacturer of liquid adhesives, coatings and primers for the roofing, industrial and construction markets. Apollo is expected to enhance our position in key high-value, high-margin markets in the UK and throughout Europe. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of December 3, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $76,198, goodwill of $119,358 and other net assets of $10,036. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The acquisition is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment.

Fourny NV

On January 11, 2022, we acquired Fourny NV ("Fourny") for a base purchase price of 12,867 Euro, or approximately $14,627, which was funded through existing cash. The agreement requires us to pay an additional 3,100 Euro, or approximately $3,524, 18 months following the date of acquisition. Fourny, headquartered in Willebroek, Belgium, is a manufacturer of construction adhesives. Fourny is expected to enhance our position in key high-value, high-margin markets in Europe. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of December 3, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $10,117, goodwill of $6,455 and other net assets of $1,391. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Fourny is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment.

All acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, are not material and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.