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Other Income (Expense), Net (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 25, 2013
Aug. 26, 2012
Aug. 25, 2013
Aug. 26, 2012
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Line Items]        
Other income (expense), net $ (10,661) $ (5,747) $ (5,425) $ 6,122
Foreign exchange management gains (losses)(1)
       
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Line Items]        
Other income (expense), net 6,314 [1] (15,384) [1] 6,286 [1] (9,303) [1]
Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains(2)
       
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Line Items]        
Other income (expense), net (18,210) [2] 8,518 [2] (18,728) [2] 11,722 [2]
Interest income
       
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Line Items]        
Other income (expense), net 357 345 1,138 1,153
Investment income
       
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Line Items]        
Other income (expense), net 214 99 3,019 326
Other
       
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Line Items]        
Other income (expense), net $ 664 $ 675 $ 2,860 $ 2,224
[1] Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily resulted from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses on forward foreign exchange contracts in 2012 primarily resulted from unfavorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates on positions to sell the Swedish Krona, Mexican Peso, and Australian Dollar.
[2] Foreign currency transaction gains and losses reflect the impact of foreign currency fluctuation on the Company's foreign currency denominated balances. Losses in 2013 were primarily due to the weakening of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar.