Derivative Instruments

6 Months Ended

May 31, 2017

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

We generally use forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to hedge economically the impact of the variability in exchange rates on intercompany accounts receivable and loans receivable 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 on the consolidated balance sheets at the end of each reporting period and expire from 30 days to one year. At May 31, 2017, $5.9 million was recorded in other accrued liabilities. At November 30, 2016, $6.6 million was recorded in other noncurrent liabilities. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2017, realized and unrealized gains of $3.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in foreign currency (loss) gain, net, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2016, realized and unrealized gains of $2.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in foreign currency (loss) gain, net, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The gains were substantially offset by realized and unrealized losses 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):

	May 31, 2017					November 30, 2016
	Notional Value		Fair Value			Notional Value		Fair Value
Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars	$	111,962	$	(5,898	)	$	74,690	$	(6,597	)
Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars	595		—			1,673		(19		)
Total	$	112,557	$	(5,898	)	$	76,363	$	(6,616	)