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Leases (Note)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 03, 2011

LEASES

The Company has various lease agreements for offices, warehouses, manufacturing plants and equipment that expire on various dates through January 2040. Some of these lease agreements contain renewal options and provide for payment of property taxes, utilities and certain other expenses.

The following table summarizes rent expense for the past three fiscal years and commitments for minimum rentals under noncancelable leases having initial or remaining terms in excess of one year at November 30, 2011.



Rent expense for the years ended:
2011	$	16,518
2010	15,594
2009	16,139


Future minimum rentals under noncancelable leases:
2012	$	10,781
2013	9,818
2014	8,186
2015	6,540
2016	4,250
Thereafter	13,158

- Definition

The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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