Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended
    Six Months Ended
 
    May 28,
    May 29,
    May 28,
    May 29,
 
    2022
    2021
    2022
    2021
 
Net revenue
  $ 993,258     $ 827,873     $ 1,849,739     $ 1,553,777  
Cost of sales
    ( 739,737 )     ( 610,323 )     ( 1,383,326 )     ( 1,143,863 )
Gross profit
    253,521       217,550       466,413       409,914  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    ( 166,007 )     ( 148,409 )     ( 321,898 )     ( 292,423 )
Other income, net
    -       11,879       6,142       19,748  
Interest expense
    ( 19,828 )     ( 19,942 )     ( 38,025 )     ( 40,303 )
Interest income
    2,091       2,530       4,030       5,189  
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments
    69,777       63,608       116,662       102,125  
Income taxes
    ( 23,616 )     ( 16,660 )     ( 33,765 )     ( 27,267 )
Income from equity method investments
    1,066       2,176       2,649       4,072  
Net income including non-controlling interest
    47,227       49,124       85,546       78,930  
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
    ( 24 )     ( 22 )     ( 37 )     ( 37 )
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller
  $ 47,203     $ 49,102     $ 85,509     $ 78,893  
                                 
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.88     $ 0.93     $ 1.60     $ 1.50  
Diluted
  $ 0.86     $ 0.90     $ 1.55     $ 1.47  
                                 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    53,497       52,839       53,425       52,666  
Diluted
    55,078       54,294       55,237       53,817  
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.190     $ 0.168     $ 0.358     $ 0.330  
 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended
    Six Months Ended
 
    May 28,
    May 29,
    May 28,
    May 29,
 
    2022
    2021
    2022
    2021
 
Net income including non-controlling interest
  $ 47,227     $ 49,124     $ 85,546     $ 78,930  
Other comprehensive (loss) income
                               
Foreign currency translation
    ( 84,110 )     55,524       ( 77,579 )     78,661  
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax
    2,803       1,371       3,292       2,746  
Interest rate swaps, net of tax
    3,347       3,564       9,578       7,744  
Cross-currency swaps, net of tax
    ( 1,210 )     ( 1,241 )     ( 3,293 )     ( 2,287 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income
    ( 79,170 )     59,218       ( 68,002 )     86,864  
Comprehensive (loss) income
    ( 31,943 )     108,342       17,544       165,794  
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
    12       34       16       39  
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to H.B. Fuller
  $ ( 31,955 )   $ 108,308     $ 17,528     $ 165,755  
 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
    May 28,
    November 27,
 
    2022
    2021
 
Assets
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 68,149     $ 61,786  
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $ 12,701 and $ 9,935 , as of May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively)
    644,544       614,645  
Inventories
    543,126       448,404  
Other current assets
    153,187       96,335  
Total current assets
    1,409,006       1,221,170  
                 
Property, plant and equipment
    1,527,711       1,500,989  
Accumulated depreciation
    ( 825,256 )     ( 805,622 )
Property, plant and equipment, net
    702,455       695,367  
                 
Goodwill
    1,406,369       1,298,845  
Other intangibles, net
    737,551       687,075  
Other assets
    365,098       372,073  
Total assets
  $ 4,620,479     $ 4,274,530  
                 
Liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Notes payable
  $ 31,867     $ 24,983  
Trade payables
    507,103       500,321  
Accrued compensation
    67,991       109,542  
Income taxes payable
    28,180       15,943  
Other accrued expenses
    86,842       86,061  
Total current liabilities
    721,983       736,850  
                 
Long-term debt
    1,903,977       1,591,479  
Accrued pension liabilities
    69,820       71,651  
Other liabilities
    309,945       277,190  
Total liabilities
    3,005,725       2,677,170  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
                   
                 
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 – 53,153,056 and 52,777,753 as of May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively
    53,153       52,778  
Additional paid-in capital
    232,253       213,637  
Retained earnings
    1,666,969       1,600,601  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    ( 338,228 )     ( 270,247 )
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity
    1,614,147       1,596,769  
Non-controlling interest
    607       591  
Total equity
    1,614,754       1,597,360  
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity
  $ 4,620,479     $ 4,274,530  
 
 See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Total Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
    H.B. Fuller Company Shareholders
                 
                            Accumulated
                 
            Additional
            Other
                 
    Common
    Paid-in
    Retained
    Comprehensive
    Non-Controlling
         
    Stock
    Capital
    Earnings
    Income (Loss)
    Interest
    Total
 
                                                 
Balance at November 27, 2021
  $ 52,778     $ 213,637     $ 1,600,601     $ ( 270,247 )   $ 591     $ 1,597,360  
Comprehensive income
    -       -       38,306       11,177       4       49,487  
Dividends
    -       -       ( 8,964 )     -       -       ( 8,964 )
Stock option exercises
    126       5,628       -       -       -       5,754  
Share-based compensation plans and other, net
    187       5,601       -       -       -       5,788  
Repurchases of common stock
    ( 49 )     ( 3,528 )     -       -       -       ( 3,577 )
Balance at February 26, 2022
  $ 53,042     $ 221,338     $ 1,629,943     $ ( 259,070 )   $ 595     $ 1,645,848  
Comprehensive income (loss)
    -       -       47,203       ( 79,158 )     12       ( 31,943 )
Dividends
    -       -       ( 10,177 )     -       -       ( 10,177 )
Stock option exercises
    47       2,036       -       -       -       2,083  
Share-based compensation plans other, net
    65       8,910       -       -       -       8,975  
Repurchases of common stock
    ( 1 )     ( 31 )     -       -       -       ( 32 )
Balance at May 28, 2022
  $ 53,153     $ 232,253     $ 1,666,969     $ ( 338,228 )   $ 607       1,614,754  
 
    H.B. Fuller Company Shareholders
                 
                            Accumulated
                 
            Additional
            Other
                 
    Common
    Paid-in
    Retained
    Comprehensive
    Non-Controlling
         
    Stock
    Capital
    Earnings
    Income (Loss)
    Interest
    Total
 
                                                 
Balance at November 28, 2020
  $ 51,907     $ 157,867     $ 1,474,406     $ ( 302,859 )   $ 541     $ 1,381,862  
Comprehensive income
    -       -       29,791       27,656       5       57,452  
Dividends
    -       -       ( 8,542 )     -       -       ( 8,542 )
Stock option exercises
    147       6,251       -       -       -       6,398  
Share-based compensation plans and other, net
    150       7,423       -       -       -       7,573  
Repurchases of common stock
    ( 49 )     ( 2,531 )     -       -       -       ( 2,580 )
Balance at February 27, 2021
  $ 52,155     $ 169,010     $ 1,495,655     $ ( 275,203 )   $ 546     $ 1,442,163  
Comprehensive income
    -       -       49,102       59,206       34       108,342  
Dividends
    -       -       ( 8,870 )     -       -       ( 8,870 )
Stock option exercises
    318       13,887       -       -       -       14,205  
Share-based compensation plans other, net
    27       7,393       -       -       -       7,420  
Repurchases of common stock
    ( 1 )     ( 47 )     -       -       -       ( 48 )
Balance at May 29, 2021
  $ 52,499     $ 190,243     $ 1,535,887     $ ( 215,997 )   $ 580     $ 1,563,212  
 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. 
 
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
    Six Months Ended
 
    May 28, 2022
    May 29, 2021
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income including non-controlling interest
  $ 85,546     $ 78,930  
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interest to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    36,333       35,976  
Amortization
    36,412       35,649  
Deferred income taxes
    ( 4,961 )     ( 1,167 )
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received
    ( 2,649 )     ( 4,072 )
       Loss on sale or disposal of assets
    ( 1,087 )     -  
Share-based compensation
    13,625       12,486  
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plan activity
    ( 9,720 )     ( 15,927 )
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
               
Trade receivables, net
    ( 35,491 )     ( 43,191 )
Inventories
    ( 95,413 )     ( 100,358 )
Other assets
    ( 21,908 )     ( 21,709 )
Trade payables
    27,237       115,488  
Accrued compensation
    ( 40,448 )     ( 8,760 )
Other accrued expenses
    4,402       1,925  
Income taxes payable
    ( 5,864 )     ( 1,513 )
Other liabilities
    ( 23,597 )     ( 28,980 )
Other
    28,452       25,055  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    ( 9,131 )     79,832  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchased property, plant and equipment
    ( 69,055 )     ( 50,726 )
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired
    ( 229,314 )     ( 5,445 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    1,269       1,237  
       Cash received from government grant
    3,928       -  
Cash payments related to government grant
    -       ( 1,526 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    ( 293,172 )     ( 56,460 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from debt
    335,000       -  
Repayment of long-term debt
    -       ( 68,000 )
       Payment of debt issuance costs
    ( 600 )     -  
Net proceeds of notes payable
    3,565       9,335  
Dividends paid
    ( 18,965 )     ( 17,244 )
       Contingent consideration payment
    ( 5,000 )     -  
Proceeds from stock options exercised
    7,837       20,621  
Repurchases of common stock
    ( 3,609 )     ( 2,628 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    318,228       ( 57,916 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    ( 9,562 )     3,607  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    6,363       ( 30,937 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    61,786       100,534  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 68,149     $ 69,597  
 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Note 1: Basis of Presentation
 
Overview
 
The accompanying unaudited interim 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 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 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  November 27, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021 - 10, Government Assistance (Topic 832 ): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance . This ASU requires business entities to make annual disclosures about transactions with a government they account for by analogizing to a grant or contribution accounting model under ASC 958 - 605. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year beginning December 4, 2022 with early adoption permitted. We have evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and determined it will not have a material impact.
 
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Note 2: Acquisitions
 
Apollo
 
On January 26, 2022, we acquired Apollo Chemicals Limited, Apollo Roofing Solutions Limited and Apollo Construction Solutions Limited (collectively, "Apollo") for a base purchase price of GBP 151,214 , or approximately $ 203,573 , which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility. The agreement requires us to pay an additional GBP 1,500 , or approximately $ 2,019 , following the completion of certain environmental studies. 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 preliminary as of May 28, 2022. The acquisition will be included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment. 
 
The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:
 
    February 26, 2022
    Adjustments
    May 28, 2022
 
Cash
  $ 12,165       -     $ 12,165  
Current assets
    18,873       -       18,873  
Property, plant and equipment
    7,877       -       7,877  
Goodwill
    104,885       13,359       118,244  
Other intangibles
                       
Customer relationships
    82,256       ( 14,809 )     67,447  
Trademarks/trade names
    2,154       135       2,289  
Technology
    9,558       ( 3,096 )     6,462  
Current liabilities
    ( 8,293 )     ( 41 )     ( 8,334 )
Other liabilities
    ( 23,883 )     4,452       ( 19,431 )
Total
  $ 205,592     $ -     $ 205,592  
 
The expected useful lives of the acquired intangible assets are 12 years for customer relationships and technology and 10 years for trademarks/trade names.
 
Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $ 118,244 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Apollo with our existing business. Such goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was assigned to our Construction Adhesives operating segment. The Apollo acquisition does not represent a material business combination, and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.
 
Fourny NV
 
On January 11, 2022, we acquired Fourny NV ("Fourny") for a base purchase price of EUR 12,867 , or approximately $ 14,627 , which was funded through existing cash. The agreement requires us to pay an additional EUR 3,100 , or approximately $ 3,524 , 18 months following the date of acquisition. Fourny, headquartered in Willebroek, Belgium, is a manufacturer of construction and automotive adhesives . Fourny is expected to enhance our position in key high-value, high-margin markets in Europe. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of May 28, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $ 10,117 , goodwill of $ 6,593 , cash of $ 75 and other net assets of $ 1,366 . Goodwill is not ded uctible for tax purposes. Fourny is recorded in our Construction Adhesives operating segment. The Fourny acquisition does not represent a material business combination, and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.
 
Tissue Seal, LLC
 
On  November 30, 2021, we acquired certain assets of Tissue Seal, LLC ("TissueSeal") for a base purchase price of $ 22,167 , which was funded through existing cash. The agreement requires us to pay an additional $ 2,475  on the first anniversary of the acquisition and contingent consideration of up to $ 500 on November 30, 2024 based on certain agreement provisions. TissueSeal, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a distributor of topical tissue adhesives and sutures. With this acquisition, we add TissueSeal's regulatory clearances, customer and distribution relationships, regulatory approvals and trademarks into our portfolio of products. T he acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of May 28, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $ 11,160 , goodwill of $ 13,765  and other net assets of $ 217 . Goodwill is de ductible for tax purposes. See Note 11 for further discussion of the fair value of the contingent consideration liability. TissueSeal is recorded in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment. The TissueSeal acquisition does not represent a material business combination, and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.
 
STR Holdings, Inc.
 
On January 13, 2021, we acquired certain assets of STR Holding, Inc. ("STR") for a base purchase price of $ 5,445  which was funded through existing cash. The agreement required us to pay an additional $ 800 on the first anniversary of the acquisition and contingent consideration of up to $ 1,700 based on certain agreement provisions. STR, headquartered in Enfield, Connecticut, is a manufacturer of encapsulant products used in the solar industry. The acquisition fair value measurement, which includes intangible assets of $ 6,700  and other net assets of $ 1,245 , was final as of November 27, 2021. The agreement provisions for the contingent consideration were met, and as a result, $ 1,700 was paid as of November 27, 2021. No goodwill was recorded for this acquisition. STR is reported in our Engineering Adhesives operating segment. The STR acquisition does not represent a material business combination, and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided. 
 
D.H.M. Adhesives, Inc . 
 
On February 3, 2020, we acquired certain assets of D.H.M. Adhesives, Inc. (“D.H.M.”) for approximately $ 9,500 which was funded through existing cash. In addition, the agreement required us to pay contingent consideration of up to approximately $ 8,100 based upon a formula related to revenue during the fiscal years ended November 27, 2021 and December 3, 2022. D.H.M., headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia, is a provider of hotmelt adhesives. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of May 30, 2020 and includes goodwill of $ 1,063 and customer relationship intangible of $ 11,900 . The fair value of the contingent consideration as of the date of acquisition was $ 5,000 resulting in a final purchase price of $ 14,500 . As of November 27, 2021, the agreement provisions for the contingent consideration were met, and as a result, $ 8,100 was paid during the period ended February 26, 2022. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. D.H.M. and the related goodwill are reported in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment. The D.H.M acquisition does not represent a material business combination, and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.
 
 
Note 3: Restructuring Actions
 
The Company has approved restructuring plans consisting of consolidation plans, organizational changes and other actions related to the reorganization of our business into three segments, 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 charges under these restructuring plans by income statement classification:
 
    Three Months Ended
    Six Months Ended
 
    May 28, 2022
    May 29, 2021
    May 28, 2022
    May 29, 2021
 
Cost of sales
  $ -     $ 23     $ ( 152 )   $ 293  
Selling, general and administrative
    14       ( 201 )     ( 75 )     1,346  
    $ 14     $ ( 178 )   $ ( 227 )   $ 1,639  
 
The restructuring charges are all recorded in Corporate Unallocated for segment reporting.
 
A summary of the restructuring liability is presented below:
 
    Employee-Related
    Other
    Total
 
Balance at November 28, 2020
  $ 5,834     $ 248     $ 6,082  
Expenses incurred
    ( 807 )     1,594       787  
Non-cash charges
    -       ( 135 )     ( 135 )
Cash payments
    ( 3,917 )     ( 1,707 )     ( 5,624 )
Foreign currency translation
    ( 15 )     -       ( 15 )
Balance at November 27, 2021
    1,095       -       1,095  
Expenses incurred
    ( 227 )     -       ( 227 )
Cash payments
    ( 530 )     -       ( 530 )
Foreign currency translation
    ( 40 )     -       ( 40 )
Balance at May 28, 2022
  $ 298     $ -     $ 298  
 
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Non-cash charges include accelerated depreciation resulting from the cessation of use of certain long-lived assets. Restructuring liabilities have been classified as a component of other accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
 
Note 4: Inventories
 
The composition of inventories is as follows:
 
    May 28,
    November 27,
 
    2022
    2021
 
Raw materials
  $ 274,704     $ 226,723  
Finished goods
    268,422       221,681  
Total inventories
  $ 543,126     $ 448,404  
 
 
Note 5: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
 
The goodwill activity by reportable segment for the  six months ended May 28, 2022 is presented below:
 
    Hygiene, Health
                         
    and Consumable
    Engineering
    Construction
         
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Total
 
Balance at November 27, 2021
  $ 325,470     $ 662,021     $ 311,354     $ 1,298,845  
TissueSeal acquisition
    13,765       -       -       13,765  
Fourny acquisition
    -       -       6,222       6,222  
Apollo acquisition
    -       -       110,815       110,815  
Foreign currency translation effect
    ( 6,250 )     ( 17,067 )     39       ( 23,278 )
Balance at May 28, 2022
  $ 332,985     $ 644,954     $ 428,430     $ 1,406,369  
 
Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows:
 
    May 28, 2022
 
    Purchased
                                 
    Technology
    Customer
                         
Amortizable Intangible Assets
  and Patents
    Relationships
    Trade Names
    Other
    Total
 
Original cost
  $ 120,094     $ 1,008,089     $ 49,929     $ 11,048     $ 1,189,160  
Accumulated amortization
    ( 64,174 )     ( 362,491 )     ( 19,614 )     ( 5,798 )     ( 452,077 )
Net identifiable intangibles
  $ 55,920     $ 645,598     $ 30,315     $ 5,250     $ 737,083  
 
    November 27, 2021
 
    Purchased
                                 
    Technology
    Customer
                         
Amortizable Intangible Assets
  and Patents
    Relationships
    Trade Names
    Other
    Total
 
Original cost
  $ 115,980     $ 932,644     $ 63,543     $ 11,343     $ 1,123,510  
Accumulated amortization
    ( 62,364 )     ( 335,143 )     ( 33,786 )     ( 5,635 )     ( 436,928 )
Net identifiable intangibles
  $ 53,616     $ 597,501     $ 29,757     $ 5,708     $ 686,582  
 
Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $ 18,620  and $ 17,753  for the three months ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021 , respectively, and $ 36,412  and $ 35,649  for the six  months ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021 , respectively.
 
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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
  2022
    2023
    2024
    2025
    2026
    Thereafter
 
Amortization expense
  $ 50,012     $ 69,293     $ 65,104     $ 62,851     $ 56,546     $ 433,277  
 
Non-amortizable intangible assets as of  May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021 are $ 468  and $ 493 , respectively, and are related to trademarks and trade names. The change in non-amortizable assets as of May 28, 2022 compared to November 27, 2021 was due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
 
 
Note 6: Components of Net Periodic Benefit related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
    Three Months Ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021
 
                                    Other
 
    Pension Benefits
    Postretirement
 
    U.S. Plans
    Non-U.S. Plans
    Benefits
 
Net periodic cost (benefit):
  2022
    2021
    2022
    2021
    2022
    2021
 
Service cost
  $ -     $ -     $ 700     $ 821     $ -     $ 5  
Interest cost
    2,368       2,325       736       739       184       206  
Expected return on assets
    ( 7,117 )     ( 7,781 )     ( 1,644 )     ( 3,104 )     ( 2,719 )     ( 2,236 )
Amortization:
                                               
Prior service cost (benefit)
    ( 1 )     ( 1 )     16       17       -       -  
Actuarial loss
    1,013       799       611       1,016       ( 845 )     18  
Settlement charge
    -       -       3,329       -       -       -  
Net periodic benefit
  $ ( 3,737 )   $ ( 4,658 )   $ 3,748     $ ( 511 )   $ ( 3,380 )   $ ( 2,007 )
 
    Six Months Ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021
 
                                    Other
 
    Pension Benefits
    Postretirement
 
    U.S. Plans
    Non-U.S. Plans
    Benefits
 
Net periodic cost (benefit):
  2022
    2021
    2022
    2021
    2022
    2021
 
Service cost
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,420     $ 1,654     $ -     $ 11  
Interest cost
    4,735       4,650       1,525       1,472       367       411  
Expected return on assets
    ( 14,235 )     ( 15,561 )     ( 3,391 )     ( 6,181 )     ( 5,437 )     ( 4,472 )
Amortization:
                                               
Prior service cost (benefit)
    ( 2 )     ( 2 )     32       34       -       -  
Actuarial loss
    2,027       1,599       1,260       2,038       ( 1,690 )     36  
Settlement charge
    -       -       3,329       -       -       -  
Net periodic benefit
  $ ( 7,475 )   $ ( 9,314 )   $ 4,175     $ ( 983 )   $ ( 6,760 )   $ ( 4,014 )
 
Service cost is included with employee compensation cost in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The components of our net periodic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit costs other than service cost are presented in other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
In the second quarter of 2022, we recognized a non-cash settlement charge of $ 3,329 related to the termination of our Canadian defined benefit pension plan. The settlement charge is included in other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
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Note 7: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): 
 
    Three Months Ended May 28, 2022
    Three Months Ended May 29, 2021
 
                            Non-
                            Non-
 
                            controlling
                            controlling
 
    H.B. Fuller Stockholders
    Interest
    H.B. Fuller Stockholders
    Interest
 
    Pre-tax
    Tax
    Net
    Net
    Pre-tax
    Tax
    Net
    Net
 
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest
                  $ 47,203     $ 24                     $ 49,102     $ 22  
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹
  $ ( 84,098 )   $ -       ( 84,098 )     ( 12 )   $ 55,512     $ -       55,512       12  
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²
    3,872       ( 1,069 )     2,803       -       1,851       ( 480 )     1,371       -  
Interest rate swap³
    4,435       ( 1,088 )     3,347       -       4,721       ( 1,157 )     3,564       -  
Cross currency swaps³
    ( 1,228 )     18       ( 1,210 )     -       ( 1,258 )     17       ( 1,241 )     -  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  $ ( 77,019 )   $ ( 2,139 )   $ ( 79,158 )   $ ( 12 )   $ 60,826     $ ( 1,620 )   $ 59,206     $ 12  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                  $ ( 31,955 )   $ 12                     $ 108,308     $ 34  
 
    Six Months Ended May 28, 2022
    Six Months Ended May 29, 2021
 
                            Non-
                            Non-
 
                            controlling
                            controlling
 
    H.B. Fuller Stockholders
    Interest
    H.B. Fuller Stockholders
    Interest
 
    Pretax
    Tax
    Net
    Net
    Pretax
    Tax
    Net
    Net
 
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest
                  $ 85,509     $ 37                     $ 78,893     $ 37  
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹
  $ ( 77,558 )   $ -       ( 77,558 )     ( 21 )   $ 78,659     $ -       78,659       2  
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²
    4,705       ( 1,413 )     3,292       -       3,706       ( 960 )     2,746       -  
Interest rate swap³
    12,690       ( 3,112 )     9,578       -       10,258       ( 2,514 )     7,744       -  
Cross currency swaps³
    ( 3,343 )     50       ( 3,293 )     -       ( 2,320 )     33       ( 2,287 )     -  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  $ ( 63,506 )   $ ( 4,475 )   $ ( 67,981 )     ( 21 )   $ 90,303     $ ( 3,441 )     86,862       2  
Comprehensive income
                  $ 17,528     $ 16                     $ 165,755     $ 39  
 
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, net.
 
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The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
 
    May 28, 2022
 
                    Non-
 
            H.B. Fuller
    controlling
 
    Total
    Stockholders
    Interest
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
  $ ( 209,916 )   $ ( 209,825 )   $ ( 91 )
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $112
    ( 346 )     ( 346 )     -  
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of ($3)
    190       190       -  
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $42,292
    ( 109,906 )     ( 109,906 )     -  
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects
    ( 18,341 )     ( 18,341 )     -  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
  $ ( 338,319 )   $ ( 338,228 )   $ ( 91 )
 
    November 27, 2021
 
                    Non-
 
            H.B. Fuller
    controlling
 
    Total
    Stockholders
    Interest
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
  $ ( 132,370 )   $ ( 132,267 )   $ ( 103 )
Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $3,224
    ( 9,924 )     ( 9,924 )     -  
Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of ($53)
    3,483       3,483       -  
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $63,925
    ( 113,198 )     ( 113,198 )     -  
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects
    ( 18,341 )     ( 18,341 )     -  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
  $ ( 270,350 )   $ ( 270,247 )   $ ( 103 )
 
 
Note 8: Income Taxes
 
Income tax expense for the  three and six months ended May 28, 2022  includes $ 4,149  and $ 1,248  of discrete tax expense, respectively, relating to the revaluation of cross-currency swap agreements due to depreciation of the Euro versus the U.S. Dollar, as well as various foreign tax matters offset by the tax effect of legal entity mergers. Excluding the discrete tax expense, the overall effective tax rate was  27.9 percent for both the three and six months ended May 28, 2022 . 
 
Income tax expense for the three and six months ended May 29, 2021 includes $ 600  and $ 558 of discrete tax benefit, respectively. Excluding the discrete tax benefit, the overall effective tax rate was  27.1  percent and 27.2  percent for the three and six months ended May 29, 2021  respectively.
 
As of  May 28, 2022 , we had a liability of $ 15,414  recorded for gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest) compared to $ 13,281  as of November 27, 2021 . As of May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021 , we had accrued $ 3,215 and $ 2,448 of gross interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits, respectively.
 
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Note 9: 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
    Six Months Ended
 
    May 28,
    May 29,
    May 28,
    May 29,
 
(Shares in thousands)
  2022
    2021
    2022
    2021
 
Weighted-average common shares - basic
    53,497       52,839       53,425       52,666  
Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans
    1,581       1,455       1,812       1,151  
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares diluted
    55,078       54,294       55,237       53,817  
 
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 of  658,511 and 208,888  shares for the three months ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021 , respectively, and  744,479  and 2,107,062  shares for the six  months ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021 , respectively, were excluded from diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive.
 
 
Note 10: 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 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in the same category as the cash flows from the items subject to designated hedge or undesignated (economic) hedge relationships. We evaluate 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 May 28, 2022 , we had cash flow hedges of four  cross-currency swap agreements effective October 20, 2017 to convert a notional amount of $ 267,860 of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S. dollars, which mature in 2022.  As of May 28, 2022 , the combined fair value of the swaps was an asse t of $ 24,932   and was included in other current assets in the 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 income (loss) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and in other net cash provided by operating activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The differ ences 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, net in the 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 income (loss) related to cross-currency swaps was a gain of $ 190  as of May 28, 2022 . The estimated net amount of the existing gain that is reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of May 28, 2022 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve mont hs is $ 190 .  As of May 28, 2022 , 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 May 28, 2022 :
 
  Fiscal Year of
        Notional
         
  Expiration
  Interest Rate
    Value
    Fair Value
 
Pay EUR
2022
  3.00 %     $ 267,860     $ 24,932  
Receive USD
  5.1803 %                  
 
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. During the second  quarter of 2021, we settled a portion of this interest rate swap as the debt underlying this swap was less than the swap value due to debt paydown. We settled the ineffective portion of the interest rate swap by making a cash payment of $ 378 and recorded that payment to interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income during the second quarter of  2021. On October 20, 2017, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $ 1,050,000 , which was amortized down to $ 800,000 on October 20, 2021,  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 was a liabi lity of $ 460   at May 28, 2022 and was included in other liabilities 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 $ 1,125,000 variable rate Term Loan B are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.
 
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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
    Six Months Ended
 
    May 28, 2022
    May 29, 2021
    May 28, 2022
    May 29, 2021
 
Cross-currency swap contracts
  $ ( 1,228 )   $ ( 1,258 )   $ ( 3,343 )   $ ( 2,320 )
Interest rate swap contracts
    4,435       4,721       12,690       10,258  
 
Fair Value Hedges
 
On February 12, 2021, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert our $ 300,000  Public Notes that were issued on October  20, 2020 to a variable interest rate of 1 -month LIBOR plus 3.28 percent. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps was a liability of $ 33,901  at  May 28, 2022 , and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as fair value hedges. We apply the short cut method and assume hedge effectiveness. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our $ 300,000 fixed rate Public Notes are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.
 
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
 
We use foreign currency forward contracts to offset our 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 11  for fair value amounts of these derivative instruments.
 
As of May 28, 2022 , we had forward foreign currency contracts maturing between May 31, 2022 and December 13, 2022. The ma rk-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 recognized in other income, net related to derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments for the  six months ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021 were  $ 5,089 a nd $ 404 , respectively.
 
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 May 28, 2022 , there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.
 
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Note 11: 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 May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021 , and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.
 
    May 28,
    Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Description
  2022
    Level 1
    Level 2
    Level 3
 
Assets:
                               
Marketable securities
  $ 3,247     $ 3,247     $ -     $ -  
Foreign exchange contract assets
    9,143       -       9,143       -  
Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets
    24,932       -       24,932       -  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
  $ 4,053     $ -     $ 4,053     $ -  
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities
    460       -       460       -  
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities
    33,901       -       33,901       -  
Contingent consideration liability
    500       -       -       500  
 
    November 27,
    Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Description
  2021
    Level 1
    Level 2
    Level 3
 
Assets:
                               
Marketable securities
  $ 2,079     $ 2,079     $ -     $ -  
Foreign exchange contract assets
    5,725       -       5,725       -  
Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets
    14,496       -       14,496       -  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
  $ 6,082     $ -     $ 6,082     $ -  
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities
    12,366       -       12,366          
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities
    10,539       -       10,539       -  
Contingent consideration liability
    8,100       -       -       8,100  
 
Adjustments to the fair value of contingent consideration are recorded to selling, general and administrative expenses in the Statement of Income. 
 
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The valuation of our contingent consideration liability related to the acquisition of TissueSeal resulted in a fair value of $ 500 as of  May 28, 2022 . As of November 27, 2021, the agreement provisions for the D.H.M contingent consideration were met, and as a result, $ 8,100 was paid during the period ended February 26, 2022. See Note 2 for further discussion regarding our acquisitions.  The following table provides details of the contingent consideration liabilities: 
 
 
    Amounts
 
Balance at November 27, 2021
  $ 8,100  
Acquisition
    500  
Payment of contingent consideration
    ( 8,122 )
Mark to market adjustment
    22  
Balance at May 28, 2022
  $ 500  
 
 
Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
 
We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets include intangible assets acquired in an acquisition.  The identified intangible assets of customer relationships, technology and tradenames acquired in connection with our acquisitions were measured using unobservable (Level  3 ) inputs.  The fair value of the intangible assets was calculated using either the income or cost approach. Significant inputs include estimated revenue growth rates, gross margins, operating expenses, attrition rate, royalty rate and discount rate.  
 
See Note  2  for further discussion regarding our acquisitions.
 
Balances Disclosed at Fair Value
 
Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $ 1,819,598  and $ 1,618,291 as of May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021 , 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 12: 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 $ 6,378 and $ 6,603  as of May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021 , respectively, for probable and reasonably estimable environmental remediation costs. Of the amount reserved, $ 3,078 and $ 3,333  as of May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021 , 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.
 
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We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 35 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 defense costs, 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:
 
    Six Months Ended
    3 Years Ended
 
    May 28, 2022
    May 29, 2021
    November 27, 2021
 
Lawsuits and claims settled
    3       2       14  
Settlement amounts
  $ 206     $ 85     $ 639  
Insurance payments received or expected to be received
  $ 139     $ 55     $ 434  
 
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.
 
 
Note 13: 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. Revenue and operating income of each of our 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. Segment operating income is identified as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Corporate expenses, other than those included in Corporate Unallocated, are allocated to each operating segment. Consistent with our internal management reporting, Corporate Unallocated amounts include business acquisition and integration costs, organizational restructuring charges and project costs associated with our implementation of Project ONE. Corporate assets are not allocated to the operating segments. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs.
 
We have  three reportable segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Construction Adhesives. The business components within each operating segment are managed to maximize the results of the overall operating segment rather than the results of any individual business component of the operating segment. Results of individual components of each operating segment are subject to numerous allocations of segment-wide costs that may or may not have been focused on that particular component for a particular reporting period. The costs for these allocated resources are not tracked on a "where-used" basis as financial performance is assessed at the total operating segment level.
 
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The table below provides certain information regarding net revenue and operating income (loss) for each of our operating segments. 
 
    Three Months Ended
 
    May 28, 2022
    May 29, 2021
 
    Net
    Operating
    Net
    Operating
 
    Revenue
    Income (Loss)
    Revenue
    Income (Loss)
 
Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives
  $ 437,889     $ 43,267     $ 364,814     $ 38,929  
Engineering Adhesives
    405,346       42,917       345,373       32,075  
Construction Adhesives
    150,023       11,285       117,686       6,338  
Total segment
  $ 993,258     $ 97,469     $ 827,873     $ 77,342  
Corporate Unallocated 1
    -       ( 9,955 )     -       ( 8,201 )
Total
  $ 993,258     $ 87,514     $ 827,873     $ 69,141  
 
    Six Months Ended
 
    May 28, 2022
    May 29, 2021
 
    Net
    Operating
    Net
    Operating
 
    Revenue
    Income (Loss)
    Revenue
    Income (Loss)
 
Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives
  $ 827,427     $ 75,480     $ 700,482     $ 68,840  
Engineering Adhesives
    759,323       75,489       658,037       62,493  
Construction Adhesives
    262,989       15,641       195,258       1,635  
Total segment
  $ 1,849,739     $ 166,610     $ 1,553,777     $ 132,968  
Corporate Unallocated
    -       ( 22,095 )     -       ( 15,477 )
Total
  $ 1,849,739     $ 144,515     $ 1,553,777     $ 117,491  
 
1 Consistent with our internal management reporting, Corporate Unallocated amounts in the tables above include charges that are not allocated to the Company’s reportable segments. 
 
The table below provides a reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments:
 
    Three Months Ended
    Six Months Ended
 
    May 28,
    May 29,
    May 28,
    May 29,
 
    2022
    2021
    2022
    2021
 
Operating income
  $ 87,514     $ 69,141     $ 144,515     $ 117,491  
Other income, net
    -       11,879       6,142       19,748  
Interest expense
    ( 19,828 )     ( 19,942 )     ( 38,025 )     ( 40,303 )
Interest income
    2,091       2,530       4,030       5,189  
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments
  $ 69,777     $ 63,608     $ 116,662     $ 102,125  
 
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We view the following disaggregation of net revenue by geographic region as useful to understanding the composition of revenue recognized during the respective reporting periods:
 
    Three Months Ended May 28, 2022
 
                                 
    Hygiene, Health
                         
    and Consumable
    Engineering
    Construction
         
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Total
 
                                 
Americas
  $ 255,243     $ 166,559     $ 119,420     $ 541,222  
EIMEA
    123,145       133,932       23,713       280,790  
Asia Pacific
    59,501       104,855       6,890       171,246  
Total
  $ 437,889     $ 405,346     $ 150,023     $ 993,258  
 
    Three Months Ended May 29, 2021
 
                                 
    Hygiene, Health
                         
    and Consumable
    Engineering
    Construction
         
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Total
 
                                 
Americas
  $ 201,458     $ 126,450     $ 103,996     $ 431,904  
EIMEA
    108,310       121,585       6,506       236,401  
Asia Pacific
    55,046       97,338       7,184       159,568  
Total
  $ 364,814     $ 345,373     $ 117,686     $ 827,873  
 
    Six Months Ended May 28, 2022
 
    Hygiene, Health
                         
    and Consumable
    Engineering
    Construction
         
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Total
 
                                 
Americas
  $ 475,938     $ 299,886     $ 214,998     $ 990,822  
EIMEA
    237,797       249,752       34,930       522,479  
Asia Pacific
    113,692       209,685       13,061       336,438  
Total
  $ 827,427     $ 759,323     $ 262,989     $ 1,849,739  
 
    Six Months Ended May 29, 2021
 
    Hygiene, Health
                         
    and Consumable
    Engineering
    Construction
         
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Adhesives
    Total
 
                                 
Americas
  $ 383,479     $ 239,577     $ 171,028     $ 794,084  
EIMEA
    204,283       223,344       11,233       438,860  
Asia Pacific
    112,720       195,116       12,997       320,833  
Total
  $ 700,482     $ 658,037     $ 195,258     $ 1,553,777  
 
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