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Three Months Ended
−Removed: Six Months Ended
−Removed: $ 993,258  
−Removed: $ 827,873  
−Removed: $ 1,849,739  
−Removed: $ 1,553,777  
+Added: Nine Months Ended
Cost of sales
−Removed: ( 739,737 )  
−Removed: ( 610,323 )  
−Removed: ( 1,383,326 )  
−Removed: ( 1,143,863 )
−Removed: 253,521  
−Removed: 217,550  
−Removed: 466,413  
−Removed: 409,914  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
−Removed: ( 166,007 )  
−Removed: ( 148,409 )  
−Removed: ( 321,898 )  
Other income, net
−Removed: 11,879  
−Removed: 19,748  
Interest expense
−Removed: ( 19,828 )  
−Removed: ( 19,942 )  
−Removed: ( 38,025 )  
Interest income
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments
−Removed: 69,777  
−Removed: 63,608  
−Removed: 116,662  
−Removed: 102,125  
−Removed: ( 23,616 )  
−Removed: ( 16,660 )  
−Removed: ( 33,765 )  
Income from equity method investments
Net income including non-controlling interest
−Removed: 47,227  
−Removed: 49,124  
−Removed: 85,546  
−Removed: 78,930  
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
−Removed: ( 24 )  
−Removed: ( 22 )  
−Removed: ( 37 )  
Net income attributable to H.B.
−Removed: $ 47,203  
−Removed: $ 49,102  
−Removed: $ 85,509  
−Removed: $ 78,893  
Earnings per share attributable to H.B.
Fuller common stockholders:
−Removed: $ 0.88  
−Removed: $ 0.93  
−Removed: $ 1.60  
−Removed: $ 1.50  
−Removed: $ 0.86  
−Removed: $ 0.90  
−Removed: $ 1.55  
−Removed: $ 1.47  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
−Removed: 53,497  
−Removed: 52,839  
−Removed: 53,425  
−Removed: 52,666  
−Removed: 55,078  
−Removed: 54,294  
−Removed: 55,237  
−Removed: 53,817  
Dividends declared per common share
−Removed: $ 0.190  
−Removed: $ 0.168  
−Removed: $ 0.358  
−Removed: $ 0.330  
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Three Months Ended
−Removed: Six Months Ended
+Added: Nine Months Ended
Net income including non-controlling interest
−Removed: $ 47,227  
−Removed: $ 49,124  
−Removed: $ 85,546  
−Removed: $ 78,930  
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation
−Removed: ( 84,110 )  
−Removed: 55,524  
−Removed: ( 77,579 )  
−Removed: 78,661  
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax
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Cross-currency swaps, net of tax
−Removed: ( 1,210 )  
−Removed: ( 1,241 )  
−Removed: ( 3,293 )  
Other comprehensive (loss) income
−Removed: ( 79,170 )  
−Removed: 59,218  
−Removed: ( 68,002 )  
−Removed: 86,864  
Comprehensive (loss) income
−Removed: ( 31,943 )  
−Removed: 108,342  
−Removed: 17,544  
−Removed: 165,794  
−Removed: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
+Added: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to H.B.
−Removed: $ ( 31,955 )  
−Removed: $ 108,308  
−Removed: $ 17,528  
−Removed: $ 165,755  
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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$ 61,786  
−Removed: Trade receivables (net of allowances of $ 12,701 and $ 9,935 , as of May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively)
+Added: Trade receivables (net of allowances of $ 12,662 and $ 9,935 , as of August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively)
649,727  
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160,000,000 , shares outstanding –
−Removed: 53,153,056 and 52,777,753 as of May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively
+Added: 53,298,831 and 52,777,753 as of August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively
53,299  
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Balance at November 27, 2021
−Removed: $ 52,778  
−Removed: $ 213,637  
−Removed: $ 1,600,601  
−Removed: $ ( 270,247 )  
−Removed: $ 1,597,360  
Comprehensive income
−Removed: 38,306  
−Removed: 11,177  
−Removed: 49,487  
−Removed: ( 8,964 )  
Stock option exercises
1 unchanged sentence
Repurchases of common stock
−Removed: ( 49 )  
−Removed: ( 3,528 )  
Balance at February 26, 2022
−Removed: $ 53,042  
−Removed: $ 221,338  
−Removed: $ 1,629,943  
−Removed: $ ( 259,070 )  
−Removed: $ 1,645,848  
Comprehensive income (loss)
−Removed: 47,203  
−Removed: ( 79,158 )  
−Removed: ( 10,177 )  
Stock option exercises
1 unchanged sentence
Repurchases of common stock
−Removed: ( 31 )  
Balance at May 28, 2022
−Removed: $ 53,153  
−Removed: $ 232,253  
−Removed: $ 1,666,969  
−Removed: $ ( 338,228 )  
−Removed: 1,614,754  
+Added: Comprehensive income (loss)
+Added: Stock option exercises
+Added: Share-based compensation plans other, net
+Added: Repurchases of common stock
+Added: Balance at August 27, 2022
Fuller Company Shareholders
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Balance at November 28, 2020
−Removed: $ 51,907  
−Removed: $ 157,867  
−Removed: $ 1,474,406  
−Removed: $ ( 302,859 )  
−Removed: $ 1,381,862  
Comprehensive income
−Removed: 29,791  
−Removed: 27,656  
−Removed: 57,452  
−Removed: ( 8,542 )  
Stock option exercises
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Repurchases of common stock
−Removed: ( 49 )  
−Removed: ( 2,531 )  
Balance at February 27, 2021
−Removed: $ 52,155  
−Removed: $ 169,010  
−Removed: $ 1,495,655  
−Removed: $ ( 275,203 )  
−Removed: $ 1,442,163  
Comprehensive income
−Removed: 49,102  
−Removed: 59,206  
−Removed: 108,342  
−Removed: ( 8,870 )  
Stock option exercises
−Removed: 13,887  
−Removed: 14,205  
Share-based compensation plans other, net
Repurchases of common stock
−Removed: ( 47 )  
Balance at May 29, 2021
−Removed: $ 52,499  
−Removed: $ 190,243  
−Removed: $ 1,535,887  
−Removed: $ ( 215,997 )  
−Removed: $ 1,563,212  
+Added: Comprehensive income
+Added: Stock option exercises
+Added: Share-based compensation plans other, net
+Added: Repurchases of common stock
+Added: Balance at August 28, 2021
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. 
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(In thousands)
−Removed: Six Months Ended
+Added: Nine Months Ended
+Added: August 27, 2022
+Added: August 28, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including non-controlling interest
−Removed: $ 85,546  
−Removed: $ 78,930  
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interest to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
−Removed: 36,333  
−Removed: 35,976  
−Removed: 36,412  
−Removed: 35,649  
Deferred income taxes
−Removed: ( 4,961 )  
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received
−Removed: ( 2,649 )  
−Removed:  Loss on sale or disposal of assets
−Removed: ( 1,087 )  
+Added: Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets
Share-based compensation
−Removed: 13,625  
−Removed: 12,486  
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plan activity
−Removed: ( 9,720 )  
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net
−Removed: ( 35,491 )  
−Removed: ( 95,413 )  
−Removed: ( 21,908 )  
Trade payables
−Removed: 27,237  
−Removed: 115,488  
Accrued compensation
−Removed: ( 40,448 )  
Other accrued expenses
Income taxes payable
−Removed: ( 5,864 )  
Other liabilities
−Removed: ( 23,597 )  
−Removed: 28,452  
−Removed: 25,055  
−Removed: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
−Removed: ( 9,131 )  
−Removed: 79,832  
+Added: Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchased property, plant and equipment
−Removed: ( 69,055 )  
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired
−Removed: ( 229,314 )  
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
−Removed:  Cash received from government grant
+Added: Cash received from government grant
Cash payments related to government grant
Net cash used in investing activities
−Removed: ( 293,172 )  
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt
−Removed: 335,000  
Repayment of long-term debt
−Removed:  Payment of debt issuance costs
−Removed: ( 600 )  
+Added: Payment of debt issuance costs
Net proceeds of notes payable
Dividends paid
−Removed: ( 18,965 )  
−Removed:  Contingent consideration payment
−Removed: ( 5,000 )  
+Added: Contingent consideration payment
Proceeds from stock options exercised
−Removed: 20,621  
Repurchases of common stock
−Removed: ( 3,609 )  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
−Removed: 318,228  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
−Removed: ( 9,562 )  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
−Removed: 61,786  
−Removed: 100,534  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
−Removed: $ 68,149  
−Removed: $ 69,597  
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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We have evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and determined it will not have a material impact.
−Removed: 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.
−Removed: 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.
+Added: On August 16, 2022, we acquired ZKLT Polymer Co., Ltd.
+Added: ("ZKLT") for a base purchase price of 102,812 Chinese renminbi, or approximately $ 15,183 , which was funded through existing cash.
+Added: We are also required to pay 
+Added: 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.
+Added: The acquisition of ZKLT is expected to add market knowledge, strong customer relationships and a strategic manufacturing location to further strengthen our presence in Southwest China.
+Added: The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of August 27, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $ 3,042 , goodwill of $ 8,175 and other net assets of $ 7,953 .
+Added: Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
+Added: See Note 11 for further discussion of the fair value of the contingent consideration.
+Added: ZKLT will be included in our E ngineering Adhesives operating segment. The ZKLT acquisition does not represent a material business combination, and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided. 
+Added: 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 151,214 British pound sterling, or approximately $ 203,573 , which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility.
+Added: The agreement requires us to pay an additional 1,500 British pound sterling, or approximately $ 2,019 , following the completion of certain environmental studies.
+Added: As of August 27, 2022, the environmental studies were complete and the $ 2,019 was paid. 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.
−Removed: The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of May 28, 2022.
+Added: The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of August 27, 2022.
The acquisition will be included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment. 
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February 26, 2022
−Removed: $ 12,165  
−Removed: $ 12,165  
+Added: August 27, 2022
Current assets
−Removed: 18,873  
−Removed: 18,873  
Property, plant and equipment
−Removed: 104,885  
−Removed: 13,359  
−Removed: 118,244  
Other intangibles
Customer relationships
−Removed: 82,256  
−Removed: ( 14,809 )  
−Removed: 67,447  
Trademarks/trade names
−Removed: ( 3,096 )  
Current liabilities
−Removed: ( 8,293 )  
−Removed: ( 41 )  
Other liabilities
−Removed: ( 23,883 )  
−Removed: $ 205,592  
−Removed: $ 205,592  
−Removed: The expected useful lives of the acquired intangible assets are 12 years for customer relationships and technology and 10 years for trademarks/trade names.
+Added: The expected useful lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for technology, 10  years for customer relationships and five  years for trademarks/trade names.
Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $ 118,295 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Apollo with our existing business.
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The Apollo acquisition does not represent a material business combination, and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.
−Removed: 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 .
+Added: 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 and automotive adhesives .
Fourny is expected to enhance our position in key high-value, high-margin markets in Europe.
−Removed: 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 .
+Added: The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of August 27, 2022 and includes intangible assets of $ 10,117 , goodwill of $ 6,617 , cash of $ 75 and other net assets of $ 1,342 .
Goodwill is not ded uctible for tax purposes.
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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.
−Removed: 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 .
+Added: 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 August 27, 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.
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Three Months Ended
−Removed: Six Months Ended
+Added: Nine Months Ended
+Added: August 27, 2022
+Added: August 28, 2021
+Added: August 27, 2022
+Added: August 28, 2021
Cost of sales
−Removed: $ ( 152 )  
Selling, general and administrative
−Removed: ( 201 )  
−Removed: ( 75 )  
−Removed: $ ( 178 )  
−Removed: $ ( 227 )  
−Removed: $ 1,639  
The restructuring charges are all recorded in Corporate Unallocated for segment reporting.
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Balance at November 28, 2020
−Removed: $ 5,834  
−Removed: $ 6,082  
Expenses incurred
−Removed: ( 807 )  
Non-cash charges
−Removed: ( 135 )  
Cash payments
−Removed: ( 3,917 )  
−Removed: ( 1,707 )  
Foreign currency translation
−Removed: ( 15 )  
Balance at November 27, 2021
Expenses incurred
−Removed: ( 227 )  
Cash payments
−Removed: ( 530 )  
Foreign currency translation
−Removed: ( 40 )  
−Removed: Balance at May 28, 2022
+Added: Balance at August 27, 2022
Non-cash charges include accelerated depreciation resulting from the cessation of use of certain long-lived assets.
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Raw materials
−Removed: $ 274,704  
−Removed: $ 226,723  
Finished goods
−Removed: 268,422  
−Removed: 221,681  
Total inventories
−Removed: $ 543,126  
−Removed: $ 448,404  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The goodwill activity by reportable segment for the 
−Removed: six months ended May 28, 2022 is presented below:
+Added: nine months ended August 27, 2022 is presented below:
Hygiene, Health
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118,295  
+Added: ZKLT acquisition
Foreign currency translation effect
1 unchanged sentence
( 36,536 )  
−Removed: Balance at May 28, 2022
( 16,097 )  
+Added: Balance at August 27, 2022
$ 322,135  
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$ 420,169  
+Added: $ 1,375,964  
Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows:
+Added: August 27, 2022
Amortizable Intangible Assets
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Original cost
−Removed: $ 120,094  
−Removed: $ 1,008,089  
−Removed: $ 49,929  
−Removed: $ 11,048  
−Removed: $ 1,189,160  
Accumulated amortization
−Removed: ( 64,174 )  
−Removed: ( 362,491 )  
−Removed: ( 19,614 )  
−Removed: ( 5,798 )  
Net identifiable intangibles
−Removed: $ 55,920  
−Removed: $ 645,598  
−Removed: $ 30,315  
−Removed: $ 5,250  
−Removed: $ 737,083  
November 27, 2021
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Original cost
−Removed: $ 115,980  
−Removed: $ 932,644  
−Removed: $ 63,543  
−Removed: $ 11,343  
−Removed: $ 1,123,510  
Accumulated amortization
−Removed: ( 62,364 )  
−Removed: ( 335,143 )  
−Removed: ( 33,786 )  
−Removed: ( 5,635 )  
Net identifiable intangibles
−Removed: $ 53,616  
−Removed: $ 597,501  
−Removed: $ 29,757  
−Removed: $ 5,708  
−Removed: $ 686,582  
−Removed: 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.
+Added: Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $ 18,676  and $ 17,815  for the three months ended August 27, 2022 and August 28, 2021 , respectively, and $ 55,088  and $ 53,464  for the 
+Added: nine months ended August 27, 2022 and August 28, 2021 , respectively.
Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five fiscal years is as follows:
Amortization expense
−Removed: $ 50,012  
−Removed: $ 69,293  
−Removed: $ 65,104  
−Removed: $ 62,851  
−Removed: $ 56,546  
−Removed: $ 433,277  
Non-amortizable intangible assets as of 
−Removed: May 28, 2022 and November 27, 2021 are $ 468  and $ 493 , respectively, and are related to trademarks and trade names.
−Removed: 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.
+Added: August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021 are $ 434  and $ 493 , respectively, and are related to trademarks and trade names.
+Added: The change in non-amortizable assets as of August 27, 2022 compared to November 27, 2021 was due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Components of Net Periodic Benefit related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
−Removed: Three Months Ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021
+Added: Three Months Ended August 27, 2022 and August 28, 2021
Pension Benefits
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Expected return on assets
−Removed: ( 7,117 )  
−Removed: ( 7,781 )  
−Removed: ( 1,644 )  
−Removed: ( 3,104 )  
−Removed: ( 2,719 )  
Amortization:
Prior service cost (benefit)
−Removed: Actuarial loss
−Removed: ( 845 )  
+Added: Actuarial loss (gain)
Settlement charge
Net periodic benefit
−Removed: $ ( 3,737 )  
−Removed: $ ( 4,658 )  
−Removed: $ 3,748  
−Removed: $ ( 511 )  
−Removed: $ ( 3,380 )  
−Removed: Six Months Ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021
+Added: Nine Months Ended August 27, 2022 and August 28, 2021
Pension Benefits
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Net periodic cost (benefit):
−Removed: $ 1,420  
−Removed: $ 1,654  
Interest cost
Expected return on assets
−Removed: ( 14,235 )  
−Removed: ( 15,561 )  
−Removed: ( 3,391 )  
−Removed: ( 6,181 )  
−Removed: ( 5,437 )  
Amortization:
Prior service cost (benefit)
−Removed: Actuarial loss
−Removed: ( 1,690 )  
+Added: Actuarial loss (gain)
Settlement charge
Net periodic benefit
−Removed: $ ( 7,475 )  
−Removed: $ ( 9,314 )  
−Removed: $ 4,175  
−Removed: $ ( 983 )  
−Removed: $ ( 6,760 )  
Service cost is included with employee compensation cost in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): 
−Removed: Three Months Ended May 28, 2022
−Removed: Three Months Ended May 29, 2021
+Added: Three Months Ended August 27, 2022
+Added: Three Months Ended August 28, 2021
Fuller Stockholders
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Fuller and non-controlling interest
−Removed: $ 47,203  
−Removed: $ 49,102  
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹
−Removed: $ ( 84,098 )  
−Removed: ( 84,098 )  
−Removed: ( 12 )  
−Removed: $ 55,512  
−Removed: 55,512  
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²
−Removed: ( 1,069 )  
−Removed: ( 480 )  
Interest rate swap³
−Removed: ( 1,088 )  
−Removed: ( 1,157 )  
Cross currency swaps³
−Removed: ( 1,228 )  
−Removed: ( 1,210 )  
−Removed: ( 1,258 )  
−Removed: ( 1,241 )  
−Removed: Other comprehensive income (loss)
−Removed: $ ( 77,019 )  
−Removed: $ ( 2,139 )  
−Removed: $ ( 79,158 )  
−Removed: $ ( 12 )  
−Removed: $ 60,826  
−Removed: $ ( 1,620 )  
−Removed: $ 59,206  
+Added: Other comprehensive loss
Comprehensive income (loss)
−Removed: $ ( 31,955 )  
−Removed: $ 108,308  
−Removed: Six Months Ended May 28, 2022
−Removed: Six Months Ended May 29, 2021
+Added: Nine Months Ended August 27, 2022
+Added: Nine Months Ended August 28, 2021
Fuller Stockholders
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Fuller and non-controlling interest
−Removed: $ 85,509  
−Removed: $ 78,893  
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹
−Removed: $ ( 77,558 )  
−Removed: ( 77,558 )  
−Removed: ( 21 )  
−Removed: $ 78,659  
−Removed: 78,659  
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²
−Removed: ( 1,413 )  
−Removed: ( 960 )  
Interest rate swap³
−Removed: 12,690  
−Removed: ( 3,112 )  
−Removed: 10,258  
−Removed: ( 2,514 )  
Cross currency swaps³
−Removed: ( 3,343 )  
−Removed: ( 3,293 )  
−Removed: ( 2,320 )  
−Removed: ( 2,287 )  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
−Removed: $ ( 63,506 )  
−Removed: $ ( 4,475 )  
−Removed: $ ( 67,981 )  
−Removed: ( 21 )  
−Removed: $ 90,303  
−Removed: $ ( 3,441 )  
−Removed: 86,862  
Comprehensive income
−Removed: $ 17,528  
−Removed: $ 165,755  
Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries.
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The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
+Added: August 27, 2022
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($ 325 )
+Added: Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $ 3
( 181 )  
( 181 )  
−Removed: Cash flow hedges, net of taxes of ($3)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $ 62,418
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Income tax expense for the 
−Removed: 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.
+Added: three and nine months ended August 27, 2022  includes $ 6,449  and $ 7,696  of discrete tax expense, respectively, primarily 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 
−Removed: 27.9 percent for both the three and six months ended May 28, 2022 . 
−Removed: 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 
−Removed: 27.1  percent and 27.2  percent for the three and six months ended May 29, 2021  respectively.
−Removed: 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 .
−Removed: 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.
+Added: 29.9 percent and 
+Added: 28.7 percent for the three and nine months ended August 27, 2022  respectively.
+Added: Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 includes $ 5,626  and $ 5,068 of discrete tax expense, respectively, relating to the revaluation of cross-currency swap agreements due to depreciation of the Euro versus the U.S.
+Added: Dollar, as well as various foreign tax matters.
+Added: Excluding the discrete tax expense, the overall effective tax rate was 
+Added: 27.6  percent and 27.4  percent for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021  respectively.
+Added: August 27, 2022 , we had a liability of $ 14,541  recorded for gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest) compared to $ 13,281  as of November 27, 2021 .
+Added: As of August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021 , we had accrued $ 4,555 and $ 2,448 of gross interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits, respectively.
Earnings Per Share
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Three Months Ended
−Removed: Six Months Ended
+Added: Nine Months Ended
(Shares in thousands)
Weighted-average common shares - basic
−Removed: 53,497  
−Removed: 52,839  
−Removed: 53,425  
−Removed: 52,666  
Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares diluted
−Removed: 55,078  
−Removed: 54,294  
−Removed: 55,237  
−Removed: 53,817  
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B.
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Share-based compensation awards of 
−Removed: 658,511 and 208,888  shares for the three months ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021 , respectively, and 
−Removed: 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.
+Added: 573,914 and 93,876  shares for the three months ended August 27, 2022 and August 28, 2021 , respectively, and 
+Added: 691,856  and 1,655,852  shares for the 
+Added: nine months ended August 27, 2022 and August 28, 2021 , respectively, were excluded from diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive.
Financial Instruments
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Cash Flow Hedges
−Removed: 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.
+Added: As of August 27, 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.
−Removed:  As of May 28, 2022 , the combined fair value of the swaps was an asse t of $ 24,932  
+Added:  As of August 27, 2022 , the combined fair value of the swaps was an asse t of $ 42,329  
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.
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In a perfectly effective hedge relationship, the two fair value calculations would exactly offset each other. Any difference in the calculation represents hedge ineffectiveness.
−Removed: 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 .
−Removed:  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.
−Removed: The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of May 28, 2022 :
+Added: The amount in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to cross-currency swaps was a loss of $ 181  as of August 27, 2022 . The estimated net amount of the existing loss that is reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of August 27, 2022 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve mont hs is $ 181 .
+Added:  As of August 27, 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.
+Added: The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of August 27, 2022 :
Fiscal Year of
Interest Rate
−Removed: 3.00 %  
−Removed: $ 267,860  
−Removed: $ 24,932  
−Removed: 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.
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of our $ 2,150,000 Term Loan B to a fixed interest rate of 4.0275 percent.
−Removed: The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps was a liabi lity of $ 460  
−Removed: at May 28, 2022 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
+Added: These interest rate swap agreements mature on October 20, 2022.
+Added: The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps was an asset  of $ 802  
+Added: at August 27, 2022 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as cash flow hedges.
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Three Months Ended
−Removed: Six Months Ended
+Added: Nine Months Ended
+Added: August 27, 2022
+Added: August 28, 2021
+Added: August 27, 2022
+Added: August 28, 2021
Cross-currency swap contracts
−Removed: $ ( 1,228 )  
−Removed: $ ( 1,258 )  
−Removed: $ ( 3,343 )  
Interest rate swap contracts
−Removed: 12,690  
−Removed: 10,258  
Fair Value Hedges
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20, 2020 to a variable interest rate of 1 -month LIBOR plus 3.28 percent.
−Removed: The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps was a liability of $ 33,901  at 
−Removed: 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.
+Added: These interest rate swap agreements mature on October 15, 2028.The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps was a liability of $ 38,069  
+Added: August 27, 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.
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See Note 11  for fair value amounts of these derivative instruments.
−Removed: As of May 28, 2022 , we had forward foreign currency contracts maturing between May 31, 2022 and December 13, 2022.
+Added: As of August 27, 2022 , we had forward foreign currency contracts maturing between August 29, 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 
−Removed: six months ended May 28, 2022 and May 29, 2021 were  $ 5,089 a nd $ 404 , respectively.
+Added: nine months ended August 27, 2022 and August 28, 2021 were  $ 2,378 a nd $ 1,428 , 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.
−Removed: As of May 28, 2022 , there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.
+Added: As of August 27, 2022 , there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.
Fair Value Measurements
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Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
−Removed: 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.
+Added: The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021 , and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.
Fair Value Measurements Using:
Marketable securities
−Removed: $ 3,247  
−Removed: $ 3,247  
Foreign exchange contract assets
Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets
−Removed: 24,932  
−Removed: 24,932  
−Removed: Foreign exchange contract liabilities
−Removed: $ 4,053  
−Removed: $ 4,053  
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities
+Added: Foreign exchange contract liabilities
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities
−Removed: 33,901  
−Removed: 33,901  
−Removed: Contingent consideration liability
+Added: Contingent consideration liabilities
Fair Value Measurements Using:
Marketable securities
−Removed: $ 2,079  
−Removed: $ 2,079  
Foreign exchange contract assets
Cross-currency cash flow hedge assets
−Removed: 14,496  
−Removed: 14,496  
Foreign exchange contract liabilities
−Removed: $ 6,082  
−Removed: $ 6,082  
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities
−Removed: 12,366  
−Removed: 12,366  
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities
−Removed: 10,539  
−Removed: 10,539  
Contingent consideration liability
Adjustments to the fair value of contingent consideration are recorded to selling, general and administrative expenses in the Statement of Income. 
−Removed: The valuation of our contingent consideration liability related to the acquisition of TissueSeal resulted in a fair value of $ 500 as of 
−Removed: 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.
−Removed: See Note 2 for further discussion regarding our acquisitions. 
+Added: The valuation of our contingent consideration liability related to the acquisition of ZKLT with a fair value of $ 4,430 and TissueSeal with a fair value of $ 500  as of 
+Added: August 27, 2022 . As of November 27, 2021, the agreement provisions for the D.H.M contingent consideration were met, and as a result, $ 8,122  was paid during the period ended February 26, 2022.
+Added: See Note 2 for further discussion regarding our acquisitions.
The following table provides details of the contingent consideration liabilities: 
Balance at November 27, 2021
−Removed: $ 8,100  
Payment of contingent consideration
Mark to market adjustment
−Removed: Balance at May 28, 2022
+Added: Balance at August 27, 2022
Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
−Removed: These assets include intangible assets acquired in an acquisition. 
+Added: 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 
−Removed: 3 ) inputs.  The fair value of the intangible assets was calculated using either the income or cost approach.
+Added: 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.  
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Balances Disclosed at Fair Value
−Removed: 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.
+Added: Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $ 1,508,239  and $ 1,618,291 as of August 27, 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.
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Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis.
−Removed: 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.
+Added: 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 $ 6,127 and $ 6,603  as of August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021 , respectively, for probable and reasonably estimable environmental remediation costs. Of the amount reserved, $ 2,962 and $ 3,333  as of August 27, 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.
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A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:
−Removed: Six Months Ended
+Added: Nine Months Ended
3 Years Ended
+Added: August 27, 2022
+Added: August 28, 2021
November 27, 2021
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Three Months Ended
+Added: August 27, 2022
+Added: August 28, 2021
Income (Loss)
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Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives
−Removed: $ 437,889  
−Removed: $ 43,267  
−Removed: $ 364,814  
−Removed: $ 38,929  
Engineering Adhesives
−Removed: 405,346  
−Removed: 42,917  
−Removed: 345,373  
−Removed: 32,075  
Construction Adhesives
−Removed: 150,023  
−Removed: 11,285  
−Removed: 117,686  
Total segment
−Removed: $ 993,258  
−Removed: $ 97,469  
−Removed: $ 827,873  
−Removed: $ 77,342  
Corporate Unallocated 1
−Removed: ( 9,955 )  
−Removed: $ 993,258  
−Removed: $ 87,514  
−Removed: $ 827,873  
−Removed: $ 69,141  
−Removed: Six Months Ended
+Added: Nine Months Ended
+Added: August 27, 2022
+Added: August 28, 2021
Income (Loss)
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Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives
−Removed: $ 827,427  
−Removed: $ 75,480  
−Removed: $ 700,482  
−Removed: $ 68,840  
Engineering Adhesives
−Removed: 759,323  
−Removed: 75,489  
−Removed: 658,037  
−Removed: 62,493  
Construction Adhesives
−Removed: 262,989  
−Removed: 15,641  
−Removed: 195,258  
Total segment
−Removed: $ 1,849,739  
−Removed: $ 166,610  
−Removed: $ 1,553,777  
−Removed: $ 132,968  
Corporate Unallocated
−Removed: ( 22,095 )  
−Removed: $ 1,849,739  
−Removed: $ 144,515  
−Removed: $ 1,553,777  
−Removed: $ 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. 
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Three Months Ended
−Removed: Six Months Ended
+Added: Nine Months Ended
Operating income
−Removed: $ 87,514  
−Removed: $ 69,141  
−Removed: $ 144,515  
−Removed: $ 117,491  
Other income, net
−Removed: 11,879  
−Removed: 19,748  
Interest expense
−Removed: ( 19,828 )  
−Removed: ( 19,942 )  
−Removed: ( 38,025 )  
Interest income
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments
−Removed: $ 69,777  
−Removed: $ 63,608  
−Removed: $ 116,662  
−Removed: $ 102,125  
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:
−Removed: Three Months Ended May 28, 2022
+Added: Three Months Ended August 27, 2022
Hygiene, Health
and Consumable
−Removed: $ 255,243  
−Removed: $ 166,559  
−Removed: $ 119,420  
−Removed: $ 541,222  
−Removed: 123,145  
−Removed: 133,932  
−Removed: 23,713  
−Removed: 280,790  
−Removed: 59,501  
−Removed: 104,855  
−Removed: 171,246  
−Removed: $ 437,889  
−Removed: $ 405,346  
−Removed: $ 150,023  
−Removed: $ 993,258  
−Removed: Three Months Ended May 29, 2021
+Added: Three Months Ended August 28, 2021
Hygiene, Health
and Consumable
−Removed: $ 201,458  
−Removed: $ 126,450  
−Removed: $ 103,996  
−Removed: $ 431,904  
−Removed: 108,310  
−Removed: 121,585  
−Removed: 236,401  
−Removed: 55,046  
−Removed: 97,338  
−Removed: 159,568  
−Removed: $ 364,814  
−Removed: $ 345,373  
−Removed: $ 117,686  
−Removed: $ 827,873  
−Removed: Six Months Ended May 28, 2022
+Added: Nine Months Ended August 27, 2022
Hygiene, Health
and Consumable
−Removed: $ 475,938  
−Removed: $ 299,886  
−Removed: $ 214,998  
−Removed: $ 990,822  
−Removed: 237,797  
−Removed: 249,752  
−Removed: 34,930  
−Removed: 522,479  
−Removed: 113,692  
−Removed: 209,685  
−Removed: 13,061  
−Removed: 336,438  
−Removed: $ 827,427  
−Removed: $ 759,323  
−Removed: $ 262,989  
−Removed: $ 1,849,739  
−Removed: Six Months Ended May 29, 2021
+Added: Nine Months Ended August 28, 2021
Hygiene, Health
and Consumable
−Removed: $ 383,479  
−Removed: $ 239,577  
−Removed: $ 171,028  
−Removed: $ 794,084  
−Removed: 204,283  
−Removed: 223,344  
−Removed: 11,233  
−Removed: 438,860  
−Removed: 112,720  
−Removed: 195,116  
−Removed: 12,997  
−Removed: 320,833  
−Removed: $ 700,482  
−Removed: $ 658,037  
−Removed: $ 195,258  
−Removed: $ 1,553,777  
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