Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS	ACQUISITIONS On May 31, 2013, we completed the purchase of the assets of Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co. Ltd. (WAPC), a privately held company based in China, for $144.8 million, which included $142.3 million of cash paid, net of closing adjustments, and the assumption of $2.5 million of liabilities. This acquisition was financed with a combination of cash and debt. WAPC manufactures and markets DaQiao and ChuShiLe brand bouillon products, which have a leading position in the central region of China. WAPC is included in our consumer business segment from the date of acquisition. At the time of acquisition, annual sales of WAPC were approximately $122 million. As of February 28, 2014, a preliminary valuation of the assets of WAPC resulted in $29.2 million allocated to tangible net assets, $37.7 million allocated to other intangible assets and $77.9 million allocated to goodwill. WAPC added $38.9 million to sales during the first quarter of 2014. We expect the valuation of assets and liabilities acquired to be completed in the second quarter of 2014. Proforma financial information for this acquisition has not been presented because the financial impact is not material.

Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

On May 31, 2013, we completed the purchase of the assets of Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co. Ltd. (WAPC), a privately held company based in China, for $144.8 million, which included $142.3 million of cash paid, net of closing adjustments, and the assumption of $2.5 million of liabilities. This acquisition was financed with a combination of cash and debt. WAPC manufactures and markets DaQiao and ChuShiLe brand bouillon products, which have a leading position in the central region of China. WAPC is included in our consumer business segment from the date of acquisition. At the time of acquisition, annual sales of WAPC were approximately $122 million. As of February 28, 2014, a preliminary valuation of the assets of WAPC resulted in $29.2 million allocated to tangible net assets, $37.7 million allocated to other intangible assets and $77.9 million allocated to goodwill. WAPC added $38.9 million to sales during the first quarter of 2014. We expect the valuation of assets and liabilities acquired to be completed in the second quarter of 2014.

Proforma financial information for this acquisition has not been presented because the financial impact is not material.