Taxation - Additional Information (Details) - ITALY	12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2016
Income Tax [Line Items]
Additional tax rate election period beginning 2025	10 years
Effective tax rate	5.50%

Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Foreign

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