Derivative Instruments

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Cash Flow Hedge

On July 9, 2019, we entered into an interest rate swap contract with an initial notional amount of $150.0 million to manage the variability of cash flows associated with approximately one-half of our variable rate debt. The contract matures on April 30, 2024 and requires periodic interest rate settlements. Under this interest rate swap contract, we receive a floating rate based on the greater of 1-month LIBOR or 0.00% and pay a fixed rate of 1.855% on the outstanding notional amount.

We have designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge and assessed the hedge effectiveness both at the onset of the hedge and at regular intervals throughout the life of the derivative. To the extent that the interest rate swap is highly effective in offsetting the variability of the hedged cash flows, changes in the fair value of the derivative are included as a component of other comprehensive loss on our consolidated balance sheets. Although we determined at the onset of the hedge that the interest rate swap will be a highly effective hedge throughout the term of the contract, any portion of the fair value swap subsequently determined to be ineffective will be recognized in earnings. As of November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020, the fair value of the hedge was a loss of $3.1 million and $6.9 million, respectively, and was included in other noncurrent liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

The following table presents our interest rate swap contract where the notional amount reflects the quarterly amortization of the interest rate swap, which is equal to approximately one-half of the corresponding reduction in the balance of our term loan as we make our scheduled principal payments. The fair value of the derivative represents the discounted value of the expected future discounted cash flows for the interest rate swap, based on the amortization schedule and the current forward curve for the remaining term of the contract, as of the date of each reporting period (in thousands):


	November 30, 2021				November 30, 2020
	Notional Value		Fair Value		Notional Value		Fair Value
Interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges	$	133,125	$	(3,078)	$	142,500	$	(6,855)

Forward Contracts

We generally use forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to hedge economically the impact of the variability in exchange rates on intercompany accounts receivable and loans receivable denominated in certain foreign currencies. We generally do not hedge the net assets of our international subsidiaries.

All forward contracts are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets at the end of each reporting period and expire between 30 days and three years from the date the contract was entered. At November 30, 2021, $0.3 million and $0.1 million were recorded in other noncurrent liabilities and other accrued liabilities, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets. At November 30, 2020, $1.4 million was recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

In fiscal year 2021, realized and unrealized losses of $2.1 million from our forward contracts were recognized in foreign currency loss, net on the consolidated statement of operations. In fiscal years 2020, realized and unrealized gains of $1.7 million from our forward contracts were recognized in foreign currency loss, net on the consolidated statement of operations. In fiscal year 2019, realized and unrealized losses of $1.1 million from our forward contracts were recognized in foreign currency loss, net on the consolidated statements of operations. These gains and losses were substantially offset by realized and unrealized losses and gains on the offsetting positions.

The table below details outstanding foreign currency forward contracts where the notional amount is determined using contract exchange rates (in thousands):


	November 30, 2021				November 30, 2020
	Notional Value		Fair Value		Notional Value		Fair Value
Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars	$	79,777	$	(371)	$	69,031	$	1,445
Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars	119		(1)		440		(3)
Total	$	79,896	$	(372)	$	69,471	$	1,442