Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jun. 01, 2024 |
Dec. 02, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Original cost | $ 1,285,845 | $ 1,200,628 |
| Accumulated amortization | (473,254) | (471,962) |
| Net identifiable intangibles | 812,591 | 728,666 |
| Purchased Technology And Patents [Member] | ||
| Original cost | 144,456 | 144,763 |
| Accumulated amortization | (52,568) | (59,631) |
| Net identifiable intangibles | 91,888 | 85,132 |
| Customer Relationships [Member] | ||
| Original cost | 1,068,558 | 986,470 |
| Accumulated amortization | (387,964) | (382,220) |
| Net identifiable intangibles | 680,594 | 604,250 |
| Trade Names [Member] | ||
| Original cost | 62,944 | 58,484 |
| Accumulated amortization | (26,320) | (23,099) |
| Net identifiable intangibles | 36,624 | 35,385 |
| Other Intangible Assets [Member] | ||
| Original cost | 9,887 | 10,911 |
| Accumulated amortization | (6,402) | (7,012) |
| Net identifiable intangibles | $ 3,485 | $ 3,899 |