Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
Aug. 28, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Operations Levi Strauss & Co. (the "Company") is one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies. The Company designs, markets and sells – directly or through third parties and licensees – products that include jeans, casual and dress pants, tops, shorts, skirts, dresses, jackets, activewear, footwear and related accessories for men, women and children around the world under the Levi’s®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™, Denizen®, Dockers® and Beyond Yoga® brands. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company acquired Beyond Yoga®, which has been consolidated since the date of acquisition. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned foreign and domestic subsidiaries, including the notes, have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") applicable to interim period financial statements and do not include all of the information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been included. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended November 28, 2021, included in the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2022 may not be indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or the year ending November 27, 2022. The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday of November in each year, although the fiscal years of certain foreign subsidiaries end on November 30. Each quarter of both fiscal years 2022 and 2021 consists of 13 weeks. All references to years and quarters relate to fiscal years and quarters rather than calendar years and quarters. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are recorded net of an allowance for credit losses. The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses based on an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable, assessment of collectability, including any known or anticipated bankruptcies, customer-specific circumstances and an evaluation of current economic conditions. The allowance for credit losses was $8.3 million and $11.6 million as of August 28, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively. Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may be impaired. Impairment losses are measured and recorded for the excess of carrying value over its fair value, estimated based on expected future cash flows and other quantitative and qualitative factors. In the second quarter of 2022, as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Company reviewed certain long-lived assets for impairment and recorded $4.1 million of non-cash impairment charges. The impairment charges are included in selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Property, plant and equipment, net includes accumulated depreciation of $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion as of August 28, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively. Goodwill and Intangible Assets The Company reviews the carrying amounts of indefinite-lived intangible assets, and goodwill by reporting unit at least annually, or when indicators of impairment are present, to determine if such assets may be impaired. Annual testing is performed in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all indefinite-lived assets and reporting units except Beyond Yoga, which is performed in the third quarter. The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived asset or reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, based on the results of the qualitative assessment, it is concluded that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived asset or reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, a quantitative test is performed. Under the quantitative test, the Company compares the carrying value of the indefinite-lived asset or reporting unit to its fair value. If the carrying value exceeds its fair value, the Company records an impairment charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company reviewed the goodwill assigned to its Russia business for impairment and recorded $11.6 million of non-cash impairment charges. The impairment charges are included in SG&A in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Right-of-Use Assets and Lease Liabilities In the second quarter of 2022, the Company reviewed the operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets impacted by the Russia-Ukraine crisis for impairment and recorded $35.4 million of non-cash impairment charges. During the third quarter of 2022, the Company recognized a $7.6 million gain related to the early termination of store lease agreements related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. All charges are included in SG&A in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. As of the second quarter of 2021, the Company entered into an agreement for the construction and lease of a distribution facility in Germany. The facility is currently under construction and has an expected lease commencement date in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. Once the 20-year lease term commences, the Company expects to recognize a ROU asset and corresponding lease liability of between $80 million and $100 million. The Company expects to capitalize approximately $60 million for equipment to be installed in the leased facility. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are based upon historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company’s management. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in its evaluations. Changes in such estimates, based on more accurate future information, or different assumptions or conditions, may affect amounts reported in future periods. Share Repurchases On May 31, 2022, the Board approved a new share repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to $750.0 million of the Company's Class A common stock. The previously approved $200.0 million share repurchase program was completed as of the end of the second quarter of 2022. During the three and nine months ended August 28, 2022, 1.5 million and 6.5 million shares were repurchased for $26.4 million and $137.9 million, plus broker's commissions, respectively, in the open market. Subsequent to quarter end, the Company repurchased an additional 2.1 million shares for $33.9 million, plus broker's commissions, in the open market. This equates to an average repurchase price of approximately $16.27 per share. The Company accounts for share repurchases by charging the excess of repurchase price over the repurchased Class A common stock's par value entirely to retained earnings. All repurchased shares are retired and become authorized but unissued shares. The Company accrues for the shares purchased under the share repurchase plan based on the trade date. The Company may terminate or limit the share repurchase program at any time. Reclassification Certain insignificant amounts on the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of cash flow have been conformed to the August 28, 2022 presentation. Recently Adopted Accounting Principles In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. ASU 2019-12 enhances and simplifies aspects of the income tax accounting guidance in ASC 740. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Recently Issued Accounting Standards There have been no developments to recently issued accounting standards, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures, from those disclosed in the 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except for the following: First Quarter 2023 •In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting and ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform: Scope, respectively. Together, the ASUs provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the U.S. GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. This guidance is effective beginning on March 12, 2020, and the Company may elect to apply the amendments through December 31, 2022. The Company does not expect that the adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Levi Strauss & Co. (the "Company") is one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies. The Company designs, markets and sells – directly or through third parties and licensees – products that include jeans, casual and dress pants, tops, shorts, skirts, dresses, jackets, activewear, footwear and related accessories for men, women and children around the world under the Levi’s®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™, Denizen®, Dockers® and Beyond Yoga® brands.

The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned foreign and domestic subsidiaries, including the notes, have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") applicable to interim period financial statements and do not include all of the information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been included. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended November 28, 2021, included in the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2022 may not be indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or the year ending November 27, 2022.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday of November in each year, although the fiscal years of certain foreign subsidiaries end on November 30. Each quarter of both fiscal years 2022 and 2021 consists of 13 weeks. All references to years and quarters relate to fiscal years and quarters rather than calendar years and quarters.

Accounts receivable are recorded net of an allowance for credit losses. The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses based on an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable, assessment of collectability, including any known or anticipated bankruptcies, customer-specific circumstances and an evaluation of current economic conditions. The allowance for credit losses was $8.3 million and $11.6 million as of August 28, 2022 and November 28, 2021, respectively.

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may be impaired. Impairment losses are measured and recorded for the excess of carrying value over its fair value, estimated based on expected future cash flows and other quantitative and qualitative factors.

In the second quarter of 2022, as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Company reviewed certain long-lived assets for impairment and recorded $4.1 million of non-cash impairment charges. The impairment charges are included in selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

The Company reviews the carrying amounts of indefinite-lived intangible assets, and goodwill by reporting unit at least annually, or when indicators of impairment are present, to determine if such assets may be impaired. Annual testing is performed in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all indefinite-lived assets and reporting units except Beyond Yoga, which is performed in the third quarter. The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived asset or reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.

If, based on the results of the qualitative assessment, it is concluded that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived asset or reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, a quantitative test is performed. Under the quantitative test, the Company compares the carrying value of the indefinite-lived asset or reporting unit to its fair value. If the carrying value exceeds its fair value, the Company records an impairment charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.

In the second quarter of 2022, the Company reviewed the goodwill assigned to its Russia business for impairment and recorded $11.6 million of non-cash impairment charges. The impairment charges are included in SG&A in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

In the second quarter of 2022, the Company reviewed the operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets impacted by the Russia-Ukraine crisis for impairment and recorded $35.4 million of non-cash impairment charges. During the third quarter of 2022, the Company recognized a $7.6 million gain related to the early termination of store lease agreements related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. All charges are included in SG&A in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

As of the second quarter of 2021, the Company entered into an agreement for the construction and lease of a distribution facility in Germany. The facility is currently under construction and has an expected lease commencement date in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. Once the 20-year lease term commences, the Company expects to recognize a ROU asset and corresponding lease liability of between $80 million and $100 million. The Company expects to capitalize approximately $60 million for equipment to be installed in the leased facility.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are based upon historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company’s management. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in its evaluations. Changes in such estimates, based on more accurate future information, or different assumptions or conditions, may affect amounts reported in future periods.

On May 31, 2022, the Board approved a new share repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to $750.0 million of the Company's Class A common stock. The previously approved $200.0 million share repurchase program was completed as of the end of the second quarter of 2022. During the three and nine months ended August 28, 2022, 1.5 million and 6.5 million shares were repurchased for $26.4 million and $137.9 million, plus broker's commissions, respectively, in the open market.

Subsequent to quarter end, the Company repurchased an additional 2.1 million shares for $33.9 million, plus broker's commissions, in the open market. This equates to an average repurchase price of approximately $16.27 per share.

The Company accounts for share repurchases by charging the excess of repurchase price over the repurchased Class A common stock's par value entirely to retained earnings. All repurchased shares are retired and become authorized but unissued shares. The Company accrues for the shares purchased under the share repurchase plan based on the trade date. The Company may terminate or limit the share repurchase program at any time.

In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. ASU 2019-12 enhances and simplifies aspects of the income tax accounting guidance in ASC 740. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

•In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting and ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform: Scope, respectively. Together, the ASUs provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the U.S. GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. This guidance is effective beginning on March 12, 2020, and the Company may elect to apply the amendments through December 31, 2022. The Company does not expect that the adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.