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Special Charges Special Charges (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2019
Special Charges [Abstract]  
Special Charges Summary
The following is a summary of special charges recognized for the years ended November 30 (in millions):
 
2019
2018
2017
Employee severance and related benefits
$
6.2

$
2.0

$
8.3

Other costs (1)
14.6

14.3

13.9

Total special charges
$
20.8

$
16.3

$
22.2



(1) 
Included in other costs for 2018 and 2017 are non-cash fixed asset impairment charges of $3.0 million and $0.5 million, respectively.
Special Charges Summary by Segment
The following is a summary of special charges by business segments for the years ended November 30 (in millions):
 
2019
2018
2017
Consumer segment
$
13.1

$
10.0

$
15.3

Flavor solutions segment
7.7

6.3

6.9

Total special charges
$
20.8

$
16.3

$
22.2