Derivative Instruments

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

We generally use foreign currency option contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to hedge economically a portion of forecasted international cash flows for up to one year in the future. All foreign currency option contracts are recorded at fair value in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets at the end of each reporting period and expire within one year. In fiscal years 2011 and 2010, mark-to-market (losses) gains of $(0.5) million and $3.1 million, respectively, on foreign currency option contracts were recorded in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of income. We did not hold any option contracts during fiscal year 2012.

We also use forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to hedge economically the impact of the variability in exchange rates on accounts receivable and collections denominated in certain foreign currencies. We generally do not hedge the net assets of our international subsidiaries. All forward contracts are recorded at fair value in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets at the end of each reporting period and expire within 90 days. In fiscal years 2012, 2011 and 2010, realized and unrealized losses of $0.2 million, $1.2 million, and $7.2 million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of income. These losses were substantially offset by realized and unrealized gains on the offsetting positions.

The table below details outstanding foreign currency forward contracts where the notional amount is determined using contract exchange rates (in thousands):

	November 30, 2012					November 30, 2011
	Notional Value		Fair Value			Notional Value		Fair Value
Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars	$	6,453	$	4		$	2,180	$	(54	)
Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars	31,465		(190		)	36,275		106
Total	$	37,918	$	(186	)	$	38,455	$	52