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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2024

 

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                              to                                 .

 

Commission file number: 001-09225

 

H.B. FULLER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Minnesota41-0268370
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)

                                                                             

1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota55110-5101
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

                                                                                                                           

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (651) 236-5900

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:

 

 Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share

     FUL

New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

                    

Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐Smaller reporting company

 

Emerging growth company

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12(b) of the Exchange Act. Yes No ☒

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PROCEEDING FIVE YEARS:

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ☐ No ☐

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

 

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, was 54,627,124 as of September 20, 2024.

 

 

 

H.B. Fuller Company

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
     

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

4

     
 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

4

     
 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

5

     
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023

6

     
 

Consolidated Statements of Total Equity for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

7

     
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

8

     
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

9

     

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

27

     

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

41

     

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

41

     

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

42

     

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

42

     

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

42

     

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

43

     

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

43

     

SIGNATURES

44

 

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 

Net revenue

  $ 917,927     $ 900,634     $ 2,645,452     $ 2,608,055  

Cost of sales

    (642,198 )     (637,162 )     (1,848,435 )     (1,873,000 )

Gross profit

    275,729       263,472       797,017       735,055  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    (171,388 )     (172,153 )     (525,204 )     (493,320 )

Other income, net

    2,148       1,555       7,282       4,764  

Interest expense

    (35,288 )     (35,105 )     (99,504 )     (101,305 )

Interest income

    1,092       1,128       3,597       2,726  

Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments

    72,293       58,897       183,188       147,920  

Income taxes

    (18,264 )     (22,231 )     (48,496 )     (51,255 )

Income from equity method investments

    1,310       984       2,955       3,322  

Net income including non-controlling interest

    55,339       37,650       137,647       99,987  

Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest

    22       (23 )     (32 )     (71 )

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller

  $ 55,361     $ 37,627     $ 137,615     $ 99,916  
                                 

Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:

                               

Basic

  $ 1.01     $ 0.69     $ 2.51     $ 1.84  

Diluted

  $ 0.98     $ 0.67     $ 2.43     $ 1.79  
                                 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    54,975       54,394       54,874       54,279  

Diluted

    56,650       56,033       56,620       55,890  
                                 

Dividends declared per common share

  $ 0.223     $ 0.205     $ 0.651     $ 0.600  

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 

Net income including non-controlling interest

  $ 55,339     $ 37,650     $ 137,647     $ 99,987  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                               

Foreign currency translation

    33,355       (8,717 )     (12,932 )     14,058  

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax

    1,270       863       3,808       2,572  

Interest rate swaps, net of tax

    (25,744 )     15,898       (18,013 )     14,745  

Net investment hedges, net of tax

    (8,231 )     (4,641 )     (4,318 )     (10,324 )

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    650       3,403       (31,455 )     21,051  

Comprehensive income

    55,989       41,053       106,192       121,038  

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

    9       16       22       59  

Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller

  $ 55,980     $ 41,037     $ 106,170     $ 120,979  

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

  

August 31,

  

December 2,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $131,412  $179,453 

Trade receivables (net of allowances of $13,389 and $11,080, as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively)

  574,781   577,932 

Inventories

  509,029   442,040 

Other current assets

  115,070   112,678 

Total current assets

  1,330,292   1,312,103 
         

Property, plant and equipment

  1,855,203   1,755,035 

Accumulated depreciation

  (993,884)  (930,380)

Property, plant and equipment, net

  861,319   824,655 
         

Goodwill

  1,591,709   1,486,512 

Other intangibles, net

  806,148   729,140 

Other assets

  388,777   371,165 

Total assets

 $4,978,245  $4,723,575 
         

Liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity

        

Current liabilities

        

Notes payable

 $797  $1,841 

Trade payables

  493,550   439,700 

Accrued compensation

  83,861   95,680 

Income taxes payable

  39,244   47,688 

Other accrued expenses

  87,495   107,902 

Total current liabilities

  704,947   692,811 
         

Long-term debt

  2,020,273   1,836,590 

Accrued pension liabilities

  51,739   50,189 

Other liabilities

  359,565   388,072 

Total liabilities

 $3,136,524  $2,967,662 
         

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

          
         

Equity

        

H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:

        

Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) shares authorized – 10,045,900

  -   - 

Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, shares authorized – 160,000,000, shares outstanding – 54,612,541 and 54,092,987 as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively

 $54,613  $54,093 

Additional paid-in capital

  316,324   301,485 

Retained earnings

  1,944,380   1,842,507 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (474,326)  (442,880)

Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity

  1,840,991   1,755,205 

Non-controlling interest

  730   708 

Total equity

  1,841,721   1,755,913 

Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity

 $4,978,245  $4,723,575 

 

 See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Total Equity

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   

H.B. Fuller Company Shareholders

                 
                           

Accumulated

                 
           

Additional

           

Other

                 
   

Common

   

Paid-in

   

Retained

   

Comprehensive

   

Non-Controlling

         
   

Stock

   

Capital

   

Earnings

   

Income (Loss)

   

Interest

   

Total

 
                                                 

Balance at December 2, 2023

  $ 54,093     $ 301,485     $ 1,842,507     $ (442,880 )   $ 708     $ 1,755,913  

Comprehensive income (loss)

    -       -       30,991       (15,909 )     12       15,094  

Dividends

    -       -       (11,246 )     -       -       (11,246 )

Stock option exercises

    200       8,777       -       -       -       8,977  

Share-based compensation plans and other, net

    225       5,490       -       -       -       5,715  

Repurchases of common stock

    (80 )     (6,128 )     -       -       -       (6,208 )

Balance at March 2, 2024

  $ 54,438     $ 309,624     $ 1,862,252     $ (458,789 )   $ 720     $ 1,768,245  

Comprehensive income (loss)

    -       -       51,264       (16,156 )     1       35,109  

Dividends

    -       -       (12,144 )     -       -       (12,144 )

Stock option exercises

    189       9,123       -       -       -       9,312  

Share-based compensation plans and other, net

    81       7,111       -       -       -       7,192  

Repurchases of common stock

    (200 )     (15,400 )     -       -       -       (15,600 )

Balance at June 1, 2024

  $ 54,508     $ 310,458     $ 1,901,372     $ (474,945 )   $ 721     $ 1,792,114  

Comprehensive income

    -       -       55,361       619       9       55,989  

Dividends

    -       -       (12,353 )     -       -       (12,353 )

Stock option exercises

    328       15,553       -       -       -       15,881  

Share-based compensation plans and other, net

    2       7,650       -       -       -       7,652  

Repurchases of common stock

    (225 )     (17,337 )     -       -       -       (17,562 )

Balance at August 31, 2024

  $ 54,613     $ 316,324     $ 1,944,380     $ (474,326 )   $ 730       1,841,721  

 

   

H.B. Fuller Company Shareholders

                 
                           

Accumulated

                 
           

Additional

           

Other

                 
   

Common

   

Paid-in

   

Retained

   

Comprehensive

   

Non-Controlling

         
   

Stock

   

Capital

   

Earnings

   

Income (Loss)

   

Interest

   

Total

 
                                                 

Balance at December 3, 2022

  $ 53,677     $ 266,491     $ 1,741,359     $ (451,357 )   $ 624     $ 1,610,794  

Comprehensive income

    -       -       21,889       5,241       37       27,167  

Dividends

    -       -       (10,305 )     -       -       (10,305 )

Stock option exercises

    76       3,520       -       -       -       3,596  

Share-based compensation plans and other, net

    102       5,221       -       -       -       5,323  

Repurchases of common stock

    (36 )     (2,412 )     -       -       -       (2,448 )

Balance at March 4, 2023

  $ 53,819     $ 272,820     $ 1,752,943     $ (446,116 )   $ 661     $ 1,634,127  

Comprehensive income (loss)

    -       -       40,401       12,411       6       52,818  

Dividends

    -       -       (11,129 )     -       -       (11,129 )

Stock option exercises

    13       584       -       -       -       597  

Share-based compensation plans other, net

    30       6,818       -       -       -       6,848  

Repurchases of common stock

    (2 )     (102 )     -       -       -       (104 )

Balance at June 3, 2023

  $ 53,860     $ 280,120     $ 1,782,215     $ (433,705 )   $ 667     $ 1,683,157  

Comprehensive income

    -       -       37,627       3,410       16       41,053  

Dividends

    -       -       (11,155 )     -       -       (11,155 )

Stock option exercises

    153       6,906       -       -       -       7,059  

Share-based compensation plans other, net

    3       7,018       -       -       -       7,021  

Repurchases of common stock

    -       (9 )     -       -       -       (9 )

Balance at September 2, 2023

  $ 54,016     $ 294,035     $ 1,808,687     $ (430,295 )   $ 683     $ 1,727,126  

  

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 

 

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2024

   

September 2, 2023

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net income including non-controlling interest

  $ 137,647     $ 99,987  

Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation

    66,990       60,518  

Amortization

    61,723       58,633  

Deferred income taxes

    (45,998 )     (30,064 )

Loss from equity method investments, net of dividends received

    622       260  

Gain on insurance claims

    (7,264 )     -  

Loss on equity investment

    1,966       -  

Debt issuance costs write-off

    -       2,689  

Loss on fair value adjustment on contingent consideration liability

    -       2,893  

Gain on sale or disposal of assets

    (501 )     (78 )

Share-based compensation

    17,662       16,279  

Pension and other post-retirement benefit plan activity

    (6,671 )     (8,890 )

Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:

               

Trade receivables, net

    26,373       79,495  

Inventories

    (62,206 )     38,212  

Other assets

    (39,025 )     (30,901 )

Trade payables

    49,705       (74,443 )

Accrued compensation

    (11,566 )     (33,796 )

Other accrued expenses

    (5,244 )     (6,992 )

Income taxes payable

    (17,873 )     24,461  

Other liabilities

    856       12,408  

Other

    49,591       6,023  

Net cash provided by operating activities

    216,787       216,694  
                 

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Purchased property, plant and equipment

    (112,799 )     (109,545 )

Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired

    (274,067 )     (194,248 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

    1,048       4,257  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (385,818 )     (299,536 )
                 

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

    1,732,900       1,333,000  

Repayment of long-term debt

    (1,556,135 )     (1,184,900 )

Payment of debt issuance costs

    (3,493 )     (10,214 )

Net payment of notes payable

    (1,014 )     (18,000 )

Dividends paid

    (35,440 )     (32,319 )

Proceeds from stock options exercised

    34,161       11,251  

Repurchases of common stock

    (39,371 )     (2,560 )

Net cash provided by financing activities

    131,608       96,258  
                 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (10,618 )     1,608  

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    (48,041 )     15,024  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    179,453       79,910  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 131,412     $ 94,934  

  

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

 

Overview

 

The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements of H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the fiscal year as a whole.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December 2, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU provides new disclosure requirements including presentation of prescribed line items in the effective tax rate reconciliation and disclosures regarding state and local tax payments. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year ending November 28, 2026. We are evaluating the impact the new disclosure guidance will have on our Consolidated Finance Statements.

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This ASU extends the existing requirements for annual disclosures to quarterly periods and requires that both annual and quarterly disclosures present segment expenses using line items consistent with information regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year ending November 29, 2025. We are evaluating the impact the new disclosure guidance will have on our Consolidated Finance Statements.

 

Supplier Finance Program

 

In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations. This ASU requires that a buyer in a supplier finance program disclose sufficient information about the program to allow a user of the financial statements to understand the program's nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. To achieve that objective, the buyer should disclose qualitative and quantitative information about its supplier finance programs. ASU 2022-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the requirement on rollforward information which is an annual requirement. During the first quarter of our fiscal year ending November 30, 2024, we adopted ASU 2022-04. We will present the annual roll-forward disclosure requirement within our annual report on Form 10-K.

 

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We have agreements with third parties to provide supplier finance programs which facilitate participating suppliers' ability to finance payment obligations of the Company with designated third-party financial institutions. Participating suppliers may, at their sole discretion, elect to finance one or more payment obligations of the Company prior to their scheduled due dates at a discounted price to participating financial institutions. The Company has no economic interest in the sale of these suppliers’ receivables and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions concerning these services. The Company’s obligations to its suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment dates, are not impacted by suppliers’ decisions to finance amounts under these arrangements. The outstanding payment obligations that were confirmed as valid and remained outstanding as of August 31, 2024, were approximately $4,457. These obligations under the Company’s supplier finance programs are included in Accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the associated payments are reflected in the cash flows from operating activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

 

Recently issued accounting standards or pronouncements not disclosed above have been excluded as they are not relevant to the company.

 

 

Note 2: Acquisitions

 

HS Butyl Limited

 

On August 5, 2024, we acquired HS Butyl Limited (“HS Butyl”) for a purchase price of 18,148 British pound sterling, or approximat ely $23,180 which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of 2,700 British pound sterling that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. HS Butyl, headquartered in Lymington, England, is the United Kingdom's largest manufacturer and distributor of high-quality butyl tapes, which provide strong, permanent, watertight seals for a wide variety of applications within the construction, infrastructure, automotive and renewable energy industries. The acquisition of HS Butyl establishes our presence in the European waterproofing tape market, expanding our position as a solution provider to existing customers. It also expands our relevance to more markets and creates opportunities to deliver new, in-demand solutions for our customers, given the technology's relevance to multiple high-value applications. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of August 31, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $5,620, goodwill of $4,927 and other net assets of $12,633. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining HS Butyl with our existing business. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.  HS Butyl is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment.

 

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ND Industries, Inc. 

 

On May 20, 2024, we acquired the assets of ND Industries, Inc. (“ND Industries”) for a base purchase price of $255,734 which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility and existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of $1,446 that will be paid on the 4-month anniversary of the closing date. ND Industries, headquartered in Clawson, Michigan, is a leading provider of specialty adhesives and fastener locking and sealing solutions serving customers in the automotive, electronics, aerospace and other industries. The acquisition of ND Industries is expected to accelerate the realization of our top growth priorities, consistent with our strategy to proactively drive capital allocation to the highest margin, highest growth market segments within the functional coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomer industry. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of August 31, 2024. ND Industries is included in our Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

 

During the three months ended August 31, 2024, intangible assets increased $4,800, goodwill decreased $5,966, and other net assets increased $1,166 in the fair value measurement of ND Industries. The following table summarizes the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

 

  

Amounts

 

Current assets

 $17,461 

Property, plant and equipment

  22,152 

Goodwill

  83,859 

Other intangibles

    

Customer relationships

  111,400 

Trademarks/trade names

  9,300 

Technology

  13,900 

Other assets

  86 

Current liabilities

  (2,424)

Total

 $255,734 

 

The expected useful lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for technology, 13 years for customer relationships and ten years for trademarks and tradenames. Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $89,825 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining ND Industries with our existing business. Such goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was assigned to our Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

 

Sanglier Ltd.

 

On September 8, 2023, we acquired the assets of Sanglier Ltd. (“Sanglier”) for a base purchase price of 13,361 British pound sterling, or approximately $16,660 which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of 2,100 British pound sterling that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Sanglier, headquartered in Mansfield, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer and filler of sprayable (aerosol and cannister) industrial adhesives. The acquisition of Sanglier expands our innovation capabilities and product portfolio across the United Kingdom and Europe. Sanglier transforms adhesives applications to enable sprayable delivery providing end users with an opportunity to greatly improve labor efficiency. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of August 31, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $7,354, goodwill of $3,038 and other net assets of $6,261. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Sanglier with our existing business. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. Sanglier is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment.

 

Adhezion Biomedical LLC

 

On June 23, 2023, we acquired Adhezion Biomedical LLC (“Adhezion”) for a base purchase price of $80,802 which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility. This includes a holdback amount of $780 that was paid on the 12-month anniversary of the closing date. The agreement includes a payment of contingent consideration up to $15,000 following the completion of certain performance goals and conditions. Adhezion, headquartered in Hudson, North Carolina, is a manufacturer of cyanoacrylate-based healthcare adhesives and infection prevention products. The acquisition of Adhezion positions us for expansion in the healthcare adhesives industry and creates a solid, unique platform from which to scale and innovate in the healthcare adhesives industry. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of June 1, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $38,500, goodwill of $37,589 and other net assets of $4,713. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Adhezion with our existing business. The amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $25,717. Adhezion is included in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment.

 

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XChem International LLC
 

On June 12, 2023, we acquired XChem International LLC ("XChem") for a base purchase price of approximately $14,496 which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility. This includes a holdback amount of $1,650, half of which was paid on the 12-month anniversary of the closing date and half to be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. XChem, headquartered in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is a manufacturer of adhesives and sealants for construction-related applications. The acquisition of XChem provides our Construction Adhesives global business with additional manufacturing presence for certain brands outside the U.S. and broadens our Construction Adhesives portfolio of highly specified applications and diversifies it toward both non-U.S. and infrastructure-oriented markets. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of  June 1, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $4,600, goodwill of $4,318 and other net assets of $5,578. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining XChem with our existing business. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. XChem is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment.

 

Beardow Adams Holdings Ltd.

 

On May 1, 2023, we acquired Beardow Adams Holdings Ltd. (“Beardow Adams”) for a total purchase price of 80,738 British pound sterling, or approximately $100,885, which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility. This includes a holdback amount of 8,000 British pound sterling that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Beardow Adams, based in the United Kingdom, develops and manufactures adhesives, sealants and coatings, principally in the fields of packaging and related applications. The acquisition of Beardow Adams is expected to accelerate profitable growth in many of our core end markets and generate business synergies through better raw material pricing, production optimization and an expanded distribution platform. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of  June 1, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $35,425, goodwill of $28,148 and other net assets of $37,312. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Beardow Adams with our existing business. The amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $3,561. The remaining goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Beardow Adams is included in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment.

 

Aspen Research Corporation

 

On January 31, 2023, we acquired the assets of Aspen Research Corporation (“Aspen”) for a total purchase price of $9,761, which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of $500 that was paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Aspen, located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a contract research organization that develops and manufactures innovative solutions for some of the adhesives used in our insulating glass market. Aspen is known for their superior understanding of materials science, engineering and analytical testing and specializes in custom materials manufacturing for chemicals and adhesives products. The acquisition of Aspen is expected to expand our Engineering Adhesives footprint in North America and strengthen our capabilities in the insulating glass market, in addition to bringing additive continuous flow and process manufacturing capabilities that we plan to leverage. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of December 2, 2023 and includes other intangible assets of $4,900, goodwill of $3,832 and other net assets of $1,029. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Aspen with our existing business. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. Aspen is included in our Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

 

Lemtapes Oy


On December 15, 2022, we acquired Lemtapes Oy (“Lemtapes”) for a total purchase price of $8,922 Euro, or approximately $9,482 which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of 850 Euro that was paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Lemtapes, located in Valkeakoski, Finland, is a solutions provider of ecological, innovative tapes and adhesives for the packaging and plywood industries. The acquisition of Lemtapes is expected to reinforce our strategic position in Europe, especially for our adhesives coated solutions products. This acquisition will also accelerate our growth strategy of fast-growing, high margin businesses while adding technology capabilities and strong customer relationships. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of December 2, 2023 and includes other intangible assets of $5,526, goodwill of $3,028 and other net assets of $928. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Lemtapes with our existing business. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Lemtapes is included in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment.

 

All acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, are not material and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.

 

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Note 3: Restructuring Actions

 

During fiscal year 2023, the Company approved restructuring plans (the "Plans") related to organizational changes and other actions to optimize operations and integrate acquired businesses. The Plans were implemented in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 and are currently expected to be completed during fiscal year 2026, with the majority of the charges recognized and cash payments occurring in fiscal 2023 and 2024. In implementing the Plans, the Company currently expects to incur pre-tax costs of approximately $39,100 to $50,100 for severance and related employee costs globally, other restructuring costs related to the streamlining of processes and the payment of anticipated income taxes in certain jurisdictions related to the Plans. 

 

The following table summarizes the pre-tax distribution of charges under these restructuring plans by income statement classification:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 

Cost of sales

 $2,119  $3,322  $6,313  $8,407 

Selling, general and administrative

  2,632   5,077   5,076   8,320 
  $4,751  $8,399  $11,389  $16,727 

 

The restructuring charges are all recorded in Corporate Unallocated for segment reporting purposes.

 

A summary of the restructuring liability is presented below:

 

  

Employee-Related

  

Asset-Related

  

Other

  

Total

 

Balance at December 3, 2022

 $57  $-  $-  $57 

Expenses incurred

  22,731   1,369   487   24,587 

Non-cash charges

  -   (1,369)  (453)  (1,822)

Cash payments

  (9,802)  -   (34)  (9,836)

Foreign currency translation

  (1,263)  -   -   (1,263)

Balance at December 2, 2023

 $11,723  $-  $-  $11,723 

Expenses incurred

  7,825   3,451   113   11,389 

Non-cash charges

  -   (3,451)  (102)  (3,553)

Cash payments

  (12,459)  -   (11)  (12,470)

Foreign currency translation

  (44)  -   -   (44)

Balance at August 31, 2024

 $7,045  $-  $-  $7,045 

 

Non-cash charges primarily include accelerated depreciation resulting from the cessation of use of certain long-lived assets and inventory disposals. Restructuring liabilities have been classified as a component of other accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

 

Note 4: Inventories

 

The composition of inventories is as follows:

 

  

August 31,

  

December 2,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

Raw materials

 $231,152  $206,140 

Finished goods

  277,877   235,900 

Total inventories

 $509,029  $442,040 

  

 

Note 5: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

The goodwill activity by reportable segment for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 is presented below:

 

  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 

Balance at December 2, 2023

 $402,598  $651,145  $432,769  $1,486,512 

Acquisitions

  1,674   83,859   7,654   93,187 

Foreign currency translation effect

  4,131   6,938   941   12,010 

Balance at August 31, 2024

 $408,403  $741,942  $441,364  $1,591,709 

 

Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows:

 

  

August 31, 2024

 
  

Purchased

                 
  

Technology

  

Customer

             

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

and Patents

  

Relationships

  

Trade Names

  

Other

  

Total

 

Original cost

 $146,315  $1,073,123  $68,851  $10,094  $1,298,383 

Accumulated amortization

  (53,478)  (404,711)  (27,731)  (6,797)  (492,717)

Net identifiable intangibles

 $92,837  $668,412  $41,120  $3,297  $805,666 

  

  

December 2, 2023

 
  

Purchased

                 
  

Technology

  

Customer

             

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

and Patents

  

Relationships

  

Trade Names

  

Other

  

Total

 

Original cost

 $144,763  $986,470  $58,484  $10,911  $1,200,628 

Accumulated amortization

  (59,631)  (382,220)  (23,099)  (7,012)  (471,962)

Net identifiable intangibles

 $85,132  $604,250  $35,385  $3,899  $728,666 

 

Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $22,149 and $20,820 for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively, and was $61,723 and $58,633 for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

 

Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five fiscal years is as follows:

 

  

Remainder

                     

Fiscal Year

 

2024

  

2025

  

2026

  

2027

  

2028

  

Thereafter

 

Amortization expense

 $18,564  $88,100  $81,291  $77,938  $77,666  $462,103 

 

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The above amortization expense forecast is an estimate. Actual amounts may change from such estimated amounts due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, additional intangible asset acquisitions, potential impairment, accelerated amortization or other events.

 

Non-amortizable intangible assets as of  August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023 were $482 and $474, respectively, and relate to trademarks and trade names. The change in non-amortizable assets as of August 31, 2024 compared to December 2, 2023 was due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

 

Note 6: Long-Term Debt

 

On March 4, 2024, we entered into a Refinancing and Incremental Amendment (the “Refinancing and Incremental Amendment”), which amended the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 15, 2023, as previously amended. Pursuant to the Refinancing and Incremental Amendment under the Credit Agreement, the existing $794,000 principal amount of Term B loans (the “Amended TLB”) were refinanced and certain lenders to the Refinancing and Incremental Amendment made additional Term B loans to the Company in the principal amount of $200,000, thereby increasing the aggregate principal amount of the Amended TLB to $994,000. Furthermore, the interest rate margins applicable to the Amended TLB were decreased by 25 basis points (0.25% per annum) to 200 basis points for SOFR loans and 100 basis points for prime rate loans. The additional $200,000 of proceeds will be used to finance our working capital needs and for general corporate purposes, including permitted acquisitions. Interest on Term Loan B borrowings is payable at SOFR plus an interest rate spread of 200 basis points with a SOFR floor of 50 basis points (7.32 percent at  August 31, 2024). The maturity date of February 15, 2030 remains unchanged. The commitment fee rates and interest rates applicable to the revolving credit facility and the Term Loan A facility remain unchanged.

 

 

Note 7: Components of Net Periodic Benefit related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

  

  

Three Months Ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

 
                  

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

 
  

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

 

Net periodic (benefit) cost:

 

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Service cost

 $-  $-  $350  $422  $-  $- 

Interest cost

  3,464   3,475   1,575   1,454   291   301 

Expected return on assets

  (6,555)  (7,205)  (1,643)  (1,785)  (2,727)  (2,465)

Amortization:

                        

Prior service cost

  -   -   16   16   -   - 

Actuarial loss

  1,159   635   516   506   -   - 

Net periodic (benefit) cost

 $(1,932) $(3,095) $814  $613  $(2,436) $(2,164)

    

  

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

 
                  

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

 
  

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

 

Net periodic (benefit) cost:

 

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Service cost

 $-  $-  $1,046  $1,255  $-  $- 

Interest cost

  10,391   10,426   4,705   4,300   875   903 

Expected return on assets

  (19,666)  (21,617)  (4,908)  (5,277)  (8,182)  (7,394)

Amortization:

                        

Prior service cost

  -   -   48   47   -   - 

Actuarial loss

  3,478   1,906   1,540   1,496   -   - 

Net periodic (benefit) cost

 $(5,797) $(9,285) $2,431  $1,821  $(7,307) $(6,491)

 

Service cost is included with employee compensation cost in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The components of our net periodic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit costs other than service cost are presented in other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

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Note 8: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): 

 

  

Three Months Ended August 31, 2024

  

Three Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
              

Non-

              

Non-

 
              

controlling

              

controlling

 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

 
  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest

         $55,361  $(22)         $37,627  $23 

Foreign currency translation¹

 $33,324  $-   33,324   31  $(8,710) $-   (8,710)  (7)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²

  1,689   (419)  1,270   -   1,157   (294)  863   - 

Interest rate swaps³

  (34,068)  8,324   (25,744)  -   21,086   (5,188)  15,898   - 

Net investment hedges³

  (10,892)  2,661   (8,231)  -   (6,156)  1,515   (4,641)  - 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 $(9,947) $10,566  $619  $31  $7,377  $(3,967) $3,410  $(7)

Comprehensive income

         $55,980  $9          $41,037  $16 

  

  

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024

  

Nine Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
              

Non-

              

Non-

 
              

controlling

              

controlling

 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

 
  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest

         $137,615  $32          $99,916  $71 

Foreign currency translation adjustment¹

 $(12,922) $-   (12,922)  (10) $14,070  $-   14,070   (12)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²

  5,065   (1,257)  3,808   -   3,449   (877)  2,572   - 

Interest rate swap³

  (23,851)  5,838   (18,013)  -   19,557   (4,812)  14,745   - 

Net investment hedges³

  (5,704)  1,386   (4,318)  -   (13,694)  3,370   (10,324)  - 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 $(37,412) $5,967  $(31,445) $(10) $23,382  $(2,319) $21,063  $(12)

Comprehensive income

         $106,170  $22          $120,979  $59 

 

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The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

 

  

August 31, 2024

 
          

Non-

 
      

H.B. Fuller

  

controlling

 
  

Total

  

Stockholders

  

Interest

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(259,649) $(259,615) $(34)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $65,725

  (123,661)  (123,661)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $4,378

  (13,541)  (13,541)  - 

Net investment hedges, net of taxes of $19,130

  (59,168)  (59,168)  - 

Reclassification of AOCI tax effects

  (18,341)  (18,341)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(474,360) $(474,326) $(34)

   

  

December 2, 2023

 
          

Non-

 
      

H.B. Fuller

  

controlling

 
  

Total

  

Stockholders

  

Interest

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(246,736) $(246,692) $(44)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $66,982

  (127,469)  (127,469)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($1,460)

  4,472   4,472   - 

Net investment hedges, net of taxes of $17,744

  (54,850)  (54,850)  - 

Reclassification of AOCI tax effects

  (18,341)  (18,341)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(442,924) $(442,880) $(44)

 

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Note 9: Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024 includes $2,937 and $4,147 of discrete tax benefit, respectively, relating to an excess tax benefit on U.S. stock compensation, as well as other various U.S. and foreign tax matters. Excluding the discrete tax benefit, the overall effective tax rate was 29.3 percent and 28.7 percent for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024, respectively. 

 

Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 2, 2023 includes $6,243 and $9,130 of discrete tax expense, respectively, relating to various U.S. and foreign tax matters. Excluding the discrete tax expense, the overall effective tax rate was 27.1 percent and 28.5 percent for the three and nine months ended September 2, 2023, respectively.

 

As of  August 31, 2024, we had a liability of $13,368 recorded for gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest) compared to $14,254 as of December 2, 2023. As of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, we had accrued $6,622 and $6,310 of gross interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits, respectively.

 

 

Note 10: Earnings Per Share

 

A reconciliation of the common share components for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations is as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31,

  

September 2,

  

August 31,

  

September 2,

 

(Shares in thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Weighted-average common shares - basic

  54,975   54,394   54,874   54,279 

Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans

  1,675   1,639   1,746   1,611 

Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares diluted

  56,650   56,033   56,620   55,890 

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding shares, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

 

Share-based compensation awards of 517,442 and 1,025,337 shares for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively, and 957,127 and 1,164,870 shares for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively, were excluded from diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive.

 

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Note 11: Financial Instruments

 

Overview

 

As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. Foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates may affect the Company's net investment in foreign subsidiaries.

 

We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, interest rate swaps and net investment hedges to manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not hold derivative financial instruments of a speculative nature or for trading purposes. We record derivatives as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognized immediately in earnings unless the derivative qualifies and is designated as a hedge. Cash flows from derivatives are classified in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in the same category as the cash flows from the items subject to designated hedge or undesignated (economic) hedge relationships. We evaluate hedge effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. If a derivative is no longer expected to be effective, hedge accounting is discontinued. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded in earnings.

 

We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance of counterparties for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements. We select investment-grade multinational banks and financial institutions as counterparties for derivative transactions and monitor the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any of these counterparties, and valuation allowances, if any, are de minimis.

 

Cash Flow Hedges

 

On January 12, 2023, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $400,000 of our variable rate 1-month LIBOR debt to a fixed rate of 3.6895 percent that matures on January 12, 2028. On February 28, 2023, after refinancing our debt, we amended the interest rate swap agreement to our 1-month SOFR rate debt to a fixed rate of 3.7260 in accordance with the practical expedients included in ASC 848, Reference Rate Reform. The combined fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $3,168 at  August 31, 2024 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swap was designated for hedge accounting treatment as a cash flow hedge. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for this interest rate swap. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our variable rate debt are compared with the change in the fair value of the swap.

 

On March 16, 2023, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $300,000 of our 1-month SOFR debt to a fixed rate of 3.7210 percent that matures on February 15, 2028. The combined fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $2,905 at August 31, 2024 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swap was designated for hedge accounting treatment as a cash flow hedge. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for this interest rate swap. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our variable rate debt are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

 

On March 16, 2023, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $100,000 of our 1-month SOFR debt to a fixed rate of 3.8990 percent that matures on February 15, 2028. The combined fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $1,404 at August 31, 2024 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swap was designated for hedge accounting treatment as a cash flow hedge. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for these interest rate swaps. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our variable rate debt are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

 

The amounts of pretax (losses) gains recognized in Comprehensive Income related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 

Interest rate swap contracts

  (34,068)  21,086   (23,851)  19,557 

  

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Fair Value Hedges

 

On February 12, 2021, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert our $300,000 Public Notes that were issued on October 20, 2020 to a variable interest rate of 1-month LIBOR plus 3.28 percent. On June 30, 2023, 1-month LIBOR rates ceased to exist and the IBOR Fallbacks Protocol published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") took effect as outlined in the interest rate swap agreement. As a result, the interest rate swap agreement was converted to Overnight SOFR plus 3.28 percent. We applied the practical expedients included in ASC 848, Reference Rate Reform. These interest rate swap agreements mature on October 15, 2028. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps was a liability of $31,059 a August 31, 2024, and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as fair value hedges. We apply the short cut method and assume hedge effectiveness. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our $300,000 fixed rate Public Notes are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

 

Net Investment Hedges

 

On October 17, 2022, we entered into a float-to-float cross-currency interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of €307,173 maturing in October 2028. On October 20, 2022, we entered into fixed-to-fixed cross-currency interest rate swap agreements for a total notional amount of €300,000 with tranches maturing in August 2025, August 2026 and February 2027. On June 30, 2023, 1-month LIBOR rates ceased to exist and the IBOR Fallbacks Protocol published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) took effect as outlined in the interest rate swap agreement. As a result, the 1-month LIBOR leg of the float-to-float agreement was converted to Overnight SOFR plus 3.28 percent. On July 17, 2023, we amended the 1-month EURIBOR leg of the float-to-float agreement to Overnight ESTR plus 3.2195 percent. We applied the practical expedients included in ASC 848, Reference Rate Reform. As of August 31, 2024, the combined fair value of the swaps was a liability of $78,304 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cross-currency interest rate swaps hedge a portion of the Company’s investment in Euro denominated foreign subsidiaries.

 

The swaps are designated as net investment hedges for accounting treatment. The net gains or losses attributable to changes in spot exchange rates are recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment within other comprehensive income. The gains or losses are reclassified into earnings upon a liquidation event or deconsolidation of the foreign subsidiary. Any ineffective portions of net investment hedges are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings during the period of change. The amount in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to net investment hedge cross-currency swaps was a loss of $59,168 of August 31, 2024. The amounts of pretax loss recognized in comprehensive income related to the net investment hedge was $10,892 for the three months ended August 31, 2024. As of August 31, 2024, we did not reclassify any gains or losses into earnings from net investment hedges and we do not expect to reclassify any such gain or loss into earnings within the next twelve months. No amounts related to net investment hedges have been excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

 

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

 

We use foreign currency forward contracts to offset our exposure to the change in value of certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities held at foreign subsidiaries that are remeasured at the end of each period. Although the contracts are effective economic hedges, they are not designated as accounting hedges. Foreign currency forward contracts are recorded as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the value of these derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. See Note 12 for the fair value amounts of these derivative instruments.

 

As of August 31, 2024, we had forward foreign currency contracts maturing between September 3, 2024 and February 5, 2025. The mark-to-market effect associated with these contracts was largely offset by the underlying transaction gains and losses resulting from the foreign currency exposures for which these contracts relate. 

 

The amounts of pretax gains losses recognized in other income, net related to derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023 were $1,524 and $798, respectively.

 

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities in the customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and countries. As of August 31, 2024, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.

 

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Note 12: Fair Value Measurements

 

Overview

 

Estimates of fair value for financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. The framework defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The framework discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The framework utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:

 

 

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s assumptions, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

 

Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.

 

  

August 31,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

Description

 

2024

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Marketable securities

 $3,222  $3,222  $-  $- 

Foreign exchange contract assets

  5,610   -   5,610   - 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Foreign exchange contract liabilities

 $7,134  $-   7,134  $- 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities

  7,477       7,477     

Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities

  31,059   -   31,059   - 

Net investment hedge liabilities

  78,304   -   78,304   - 

Contingent consideration liability

  500   -   -   500 

  

  

December 2,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

Description

 

2023

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Marketable securities

 $19,314  $19,314  $-  $- 

Foreign exchange contract assets

  13,501   -   13,501   - 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge assets

  3,632   -   3,632   - 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Foreign exchange contract liabilities

 $5,004  $-  $5,004  $- 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities

  63   -   63     

Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities

  41,532   -   41,532    

Net investment hedge liabilities

  72,589   -   72,589   - 

Contingent consideration liabilities

  1,370   -   -   1,370 

 

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The valuation of our contingent consideration liability related to the acquisition of TissueSeal and was $500 as of  August 31, 2024. The contingent consideration of $870 related to the acquisition of GSSI was paid in the first quarter of 2024. Adjustments to the fair value of contingent consideration are recorded to selling, general and administrative expenses in the Statement of Income. See Note 2 for further discussion regarding our acquisitions. The following table provides details of the contingent consideration liabilities: 

 

  

Amounts

 

Balance at December 2, 2023

 $1,370 

Contingent consideration payment

  (870)

Balance at August 31, 2024

 $500 

 

Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

 

We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets include intangible assets acquired in an acquisition. The identified intangible assets of customer relationships, technology and tradenames acquired in connection with our acquisitions were measured using unobservable (Level 3) inputs. The fair value of the intangible assets was calculated using either the income or cost approach. Significant inputs include estimated revenue growth rates, gross margins, operating expenses, attrition rate, royalty rate and discount rate.  

 

See Note 2 for further discussion regarding our acquisitions.

 

Balances Disclosed at Fair Value

 

Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $2,019,615 and $1,785,199 as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively. The fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered for debt of similar maturities. The estimated fair value of these long-term obligations is not necessarily indicative of the amount that would be realized in a current market exchange.

 

 

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

 

Environmental Matters 

 

We are involved in environmental investigations, clean-up activities and administrative proceedings related to environmental compliance matters at former and current operating facilities.   We have also been identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean-up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean-up of these sites. We are subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish an undiscounted financial provision. We recorded liabilities of $3,974 and $5,034 as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively, for probable and reasonably estimable environmental remediation costs. Of the amount reserved, $1,483 and $2,301 as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively, is attributable to a facility we own in Simpsonville, South Carolina as a result of our Royal Adhesives acquisition that is a designated site under CERCLA.

 

While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

 

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Other Legal Proceedings 

 

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

 

We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 35 years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicating that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought.

 

A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third parties, including indemnification pursuant to the provisions of a 1976 agreement under which we acquired a business from a third party. Currently, this third party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the third party.

 

In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities, including defense costs. Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are insolvent. We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and settlements and judgments in asbestos-related lawsuits. These agreements require, among other things, that we fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent.

 

A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

  

3 Years Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

  

December 2, 2023

 

Lawsuits and claims settled

  9   6   18 

Settlement amounts

 $1,208  $3,985  $4,581 

Insurance payments received or expected to be received

 $844  $2,307  $2,629 

 

We do not believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. 

 

In February 2024, the named plaintiffs in Rouse et al. v. H.B. Fuller Company et al. filed a third amended complaint in their lawsuit against the Company and one of its subsidiaries, which was initiated in September 2022.  The suit is pending in the federal District of Minnesota and seeks damages arising from property damage attributed to alleged defects in grout sold by the Company or its affiliates. The named plaintiffs seek to represent a class but have not yet moved for class certification. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against the claims outlined in this lawsuit. As of August 31, 2024, we are unable to estimate any possible loss or range of possible losses and have not recorded a loss contingency for this matter.

 

Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

 

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Note 14: Share Repurchase Program

 

On April 22, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $300,000 of our outstanding common shares for a period of up to five years. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. Upon repurchasing shares, we reduce our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess being applied against additional paid-in capital. 


During the third quarter of 2024, we repurchased shares under this program with an aggregate value of $17,549. Of this amount, $225 reduced common stock and $17,324 reduced additional paid-in capital. During the nine months ended August 31, 2024, we repurchased shares under this program with an aggregate value of $31,811. Of this amount $407 reduced common stock and $31,404 reduced additional paid-in capital. There were no shares repurchased under this program during the third quarter and first nine months of 2023.

  

 

Note 15: Segments

 

We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. Revenue and operating income of each of our segments are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Segment operating income is identified as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Corporate expenses, other than those included in Corporate Unallocated, are allocated to each operating segment. Consistent with our internal management reporting, Corporate Unallocated amounts include business acquisition and integration costs, organizational restructuring charges and project costs associated with implementing a global Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system that we refer to as Project ONE.  Corporate assets are not allocated to the operating segments. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs.

 

We have three reportable segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Construction Adhesives. The business components within each operating segment are managed to maximize the results of the overall operating segment rather than the results of any individual business component of the operating segment. Results of individual components of each operating segment are subject to numerous allocations of segment-wide costs that may or may not have been focused on that particular component for a particular reporting period. The costs for these allocated resources are not tracked on a "where-used" basis as financial performance is assessed at the total operating segment level.

 

The table below provides certain information regarding net revenue and operating income (loss) for each of our operating segments. 

 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 
  

Net

  

Operating

  

Net

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

 

Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives

 $389,854  $49,782  $402,388  $52,737 

Engineering Adhesives

  374,923   52,865   365,862   52,931 

Construction Adhesives

  153,150   12,543   132,384   5,853 

Total segment

 $917,927  $115,190  $900,634  $111,521 

Corporate Unallocated

  -   (10,849)  -   (20,202)

Total

 $917,927  $104,341  $900,634  $91,319 

 

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Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 
  

Net

  

Operating

  

Net

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

 

Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives

 $1,150,658  $147,147  $1,190,402  $149,474 

Engineering Adhesives

  1,077,206   139,522   1,063,009   129,806 

Construction Adhesives

  417,588   20,342   354,644   2,189 

Total segment

 $2,645,452  $307,011  $2,608,055  $281,469 

Corporate Unallocated

  -   (35,198)  -   (39,734)

Total

 $2,645,452  $271,813  $2,608,055  $241,735 

  

The table below provides a reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31,

  

September 2,

  

August 31,

  

September 2,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Operating income

 $104,341  $91,319  $271,813  $241,735 

Other income, net

  2,148   1,555   7,282   4,764 

Interest expense

  (35,288)  (35,105)  (99,504)  (101,305)

Interest income

  1,092   1,128   3,597   2,726 

Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments

 $72,293  $58,897  $183,188  $147,920 

 

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We view the following disaggregation of net revenue by geographic region as useful to understanding the composition of revenue recognized during the respective reporting periods:

 

  

Three Months Ended August 31, 2024

 
                 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $222,605  $164,343  $115,464  $502,412 

EIMEA

  115,960   109,742   29,387   255,089 

Asia Pacific

  51,289   100,838   8,299   160,426 

Total

 $389,854  $374,923  $153,150  $917,927 

  

  

Three Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
                 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $227,947  $147,115  $100,510  $475,572 

EIMEA

  127,080   109,151   23,443   259,674 

Asia Pacific

  47,361   109,596   8,431   165,388 

Total

 $402,388  $365,862  $132,384  $900,634 

  

  

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024

 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $665,979  $456,610  $310,280  $1,432,869 

EIMEA

  332,480   331,341   83,895   747,716 

Asia Pacific

  152,199   289,255   23,413   464,867 

Total

 $1,150,658  $1,077,206  $417,588  $2,645,452 

 

  

Nine Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $688,890  $429,824  $273,116  $1,391,830 

EIMEA

  348,876   341,710   57,938   748,524 

Asia Pacific

  152,636   291,475   23,590   467,701 

Total

 $1,190,402  $1,063,009  $354,644  $2,608,055 

    

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Overview

 

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 2, 2023 for important background information related to our business. 

 

Net revenue in the third quarter of 2024 increased 1.9 percent from the third quarter of 2023. Net revenue increased 3.0 percent due to acquisitions and 3.0 percent due to sales volume, partially offset by a 2.6 percent decrease in pricing and a 1.5 percent decrease due to negative currency effect compared to the third quarter of 2023. The negative currency effects were primarily driven by aweaker Egyptian pound, Turkish lira and Brazilian real compared to the U.S. dollar. Gross profit margin increased 70 basis points primarily due to lower raw material costs and higher sales volume partially offset by lower product pricing.

 

Net revenue in the first nine months of 2024 increased 1.4 percent from the first nine months of 2023. Net revenue increased 3.9 percent due to acquisitions and 1.9 percent due to sales volume, partially offset by a 3.1 percent decrease in pricing and a 1.3 percent decrease due to negative currency effect compared to the first nine months of 2023. The negative currency effects were primarily driven by a weaker Turkish lira, Chinese renminbi and Egyptian pound offset by a stronger British pound sterling and Mexican peso compared to the U.S. dollar. Gross profit margin increased 190 basis points primarily due to lower raw material costs and higher sales volume partially offset by lower product pricing.

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller in the third quarter of 2024 was $55.4 million compared to $37.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2024 was $0.98 per share compared to $0.67 per share for the third quarter of 2023.

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller in the first nine months of 2024 was $137.6 million compared to $99.9 million in the first nine months of 2023. Diluted earnings per share for the first nine months of 2024 was $2.43 per share compared to $1.79 per share for the first nine months of 2023.

 

Restructuring Plans

 

During the second and third quarters of 2023, the Company approved restructuring plans (the “Plans”) related to organizational changes and other actions to optimize operations and integrate acquired businesses. In implementing the Plans, the Company currently expects to incur costs of approximately $39.1 million to $50.1 million ($30.4 million to $39.0 million after-tax), which include (i) cash expenditures of approximately $28.4 million to $29.6 million ($22.0 million to $23.0 million after tax) for severance and related employee costs globally and (ii) other restructuring costs related to the streamlining of processes and the payment of anticipated income taxes in certain jurisdictions related to the Plans. We have incurred costs of $43.0 million under the Plans as of August 31, 2024. The Plans were implemented in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 and are currently expected to be completed during fiscal year 2026. The restructuring costs will be spread across the next several fiscal quarters as the measures are implemented with the majority of the charges recognized and cash payments occurring in fiscal 2023 and 2024.

 

 

Results of Operations

 

Net revenue:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Net revenue

  $ 917.9     $ 900.6       1.9 %   $ 2,645.5     $ 2,608.1       1.4 %

 

We review variances in net revenue in terms of changes related to sales volume, product pricing, business acquisitions and divestitures (“M&A”) and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The following table shows the net revenue variance analysis for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 compared to the three and nine months ended September 2, 2023: 

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2024 vs. September 2, 2023

   

August 31, 2024 vs. September 2, 2023

 

Organic growth

    0.4 %     (1.2 )%

M&A

    3.0 %     3.9 %

Currency

    (1.5 )%     (1.3 )%

Total

    1.9 %     1.4 %

 

Organic revenue increased 0.4 percent in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023 and consisted of a 10.2 percent increase in Construction Adhesives, partially offset by a 2.0 percent decrease in Engineering Adhesives and a 0.5 percent decrease in Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives. The increase was driven by a 3.0 percent increase in sales volume, partially offset by a 2.6 percent decrease in product pricing. The 3.0 percent increase from M&A was due to our acquisitions that occurred in the last twelve months. The negative 1.5 percent foreign currency impact was primarily driven by a weaker Egyptian pound, Turkish lira and Brazilian real compared to the U.S. dollar compared to the U.S. dollar.

 

 

Organic revenue decreased 1.2 percent in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023 and consisted of an 9.0 percent increase in Construction Adhesives, offset by a 4.8 percent decrease in Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives and a 0.7 percent decrease in Engineering Adhesives. The decrease was driven by a 3.1 percent decrease in product pricing, partially offset by a 1.9 percent increase in sales volume. The 3.9 percent increase from M&A was due to our acquisitions that occurred in the last twelve months. The negative 1.3 percent foreign currency impact was primarily driven by a weaker Turkish lira, Chinese renminbi and Egyptian pound offset by a stronger British pound sterling and Mexican peso compared to the U.S. dollar.

 

Cost of sales:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Cost of sales

  $ 642.2     $ 637.2       0.8 %   $ 1,848.5     $ 1,873.0       (1.3 )%

Percent of net revenue

    70.1 %     70.8 %             69.9 %     71.8 %        

 

Cost of sales in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023 decreased 70 basis points as a percentage of net revenue. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue decreased 170 basis points in 2024 compared to 2023 due to lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 100 basis points in 2024 compared to 2023 due to a decrease in product pricing partially offset by higher sales volume.

 

Cost of sales in the first nine months of2024 compared to the first nine months of2023 decreased 190 basis points as a percentage of net revenue. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue decreased 300 basis points in 2024 compared to 2023 due to lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 110 basis points in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily due to a decrease in product pricing partially offset by higher sales volume.

 

Gross profit:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Gross profit

  $ 275.7     $ 263.5       4.6 %   $ 797.0     $ 735.1       8.4 %

Percent of net revenue

    30.0 %     29.3 %             30.1 %     28.2 %        

 

Gross profit in the third quarter of 2024 increased 4.6 percent and gross profit margin increased 70 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2023. The increase in gross profit margin was due to a 170 basis point decrease in raw materials offset by a 100 basis point increase in other manufacturing costs.

 

Gross profit in the first nine months of 2024 increased 8.4 percent and gross profit margin increased 190 basis points compared to the first nine months of 2023. The increase in gross profit margin was due to a 300 basis point decrease in raw materials offset by a 110 basis point increase in other manufacturing costs.

 

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

SG&A

  $ 171.4     $ 172.2       (0.5 )%   $ 525.2     $ 493.3       6.5 %

Percent of net revenue

    18.7 %     19.1 %             19.9 %     18.9 %        

 

SG&A expenses for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023 decreased 40 basis points as a percentage of net revenue. The decrease was due to a gain on insurance claims, partially offset by the impact of acquisitions.

 

SG&A expenses for the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023 increased 100 basis points as a percentage of net revenue. The increase was due to the impact of acquisitions and higher compensation costs, partially offset by a gain on insurance claims.

 

 

Other income, net:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Other income, net

  $ 2.1     $ 1.6       31.3 %   $ 7.3     $ 4.8       52.1 %

 

Other income, net in the third quarter of 2024 included $4.0 million of net defined benefit pension benefits, and $0.3 million of currency transaction gains, partially offset by a $2.0 million loss on equity investment and $0.2 million of other expense. Other income, net in the third quarter of 2023 included $5.1 million of net defined benefit pension benefits and $0.3 million of other income, partially offset by $3.2 million of currency transaction losses.

 

Other income, net in the first nine months of 2024 included $11.9 million of net defined benefit pension benefits, partially offset by $2.0 million of currency transaction losses, a $2.0 million loss on equity investment and $0.6 million of other expense. Other income, net in the first nine months of 2023 included $15.2 million of net defined benefit pension benefits and $0.4 million of other income, partially offset by $10.8 million of currency transaction losses.

 

Interest expense:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Interest expense

  $ 35.3     $ 35.1       0.6 %   $ 99.5     $ 101.3       (1.8 )%

 

Interest expense in the third quarter of 2024 was $35.3 million compared to $35.1 million in the third quarter of 2023 and was higher primarily due to higher debt balances, partially offset by lower interest rates.

 

Interest expense in the first nine months of2024 was $99.5 million compared to $101.3 million in the first nine months of2023 and was lower primarily due to lower interest rates, partially offset by higher debt balances.

 

 

Interest income:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Interest income

  $ 1.1     $ 1.1       (0.0 )%   $ 3.6     $ 2.7       33.3 %

 

Interest income in the third quarter of 2024 and 2023 was $1.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively, consisting primarily of interest on cross-currency swap activity and other miscellaneous interest income.

 

Interest income in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 was $3.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, consisting primarily of interest on cross-currency swap activity and other miscellaneous interest income.

 

Income taxes: 

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Income taxes

  $ 18.3     $ 22.2       (17.6 )%   $ 48.5     $ 51.3       (5.5 )%

Effective tax rate

    25.3 %     37.7 %             26.5 %     34.6 %        

 

Income tax expense of $18.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 includes $2.9 million of discrete tax benefit. Excluding the discrete tax benefit, the overall effective tax rate was 29.3 percent. The discrete tax benefit relates to an excess tax benefit on U.S. stock compensation, as well as other various U.S. and foreign tax matters. Income tax expense of $22.2 million in the third quarter of 2023 includes $6.2 million of discrete tax expense. Excluding the discrete tax expense, the overall effective tax rate was 27.1 percent. The discrete tax expense related to various U.S. and foreign tax matters.

 

Income tax expense of $48.5 million in the first nine months of 2024 includes $4.1 million of discrete tax benefit. Excluding the discrete tax benefit, the overall effective tax rate was 28.7 percent. The discrete tax benefit relates to an excess tax benefit on U.S. stock compensation, as well as other various U.S. and foreign tax matters. Income tax expense of $51.3 million in the first nine months of 2023 includes $9.1 million of discrete tax expense. Excluding the discrete tax expense, the overall effective tax rate was 28.5 percent. The discrete tax expense related to various U.S. and foreign tax matters offset by an excess tax benefit related to U.S. stock compensation.

 

 

Income from equity method investments:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Income from equity method investments

  $ 1.3     $ 1.0       30.0 %   $ 3.0     $ 3.3       (9.1 )%

 

The income from equity method investments relates to our 50 percent ownership of the Sekisui-Fuller joint venture in Japan. The higher income for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023 is due to higher net income in our joint venture during the quarter compared to the prior year, partially offset by the impact of the weakening of the Japanese yen compared to the U.S. dollar. The lower income for the first nine months of 2024compared to the first nine months of 2023 is due to the impact of the weakening of the Japanese yen compared to the U.S. dollar.

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller

  $ 55.4     $ 37.6       47.3 %   $ 137.6     $ 99.9       37.7 %

Percent of net revenue

    6.0 %     4.2 %             5.2 %     3.8 %        

 

The net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the third quarter of 2024 was $55.4 million compared to $37.6 million for the third quarter of 2023. The diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2024 was $0.98 per share as compared to $0.67 per share for the third quarter of 2023.

 

The net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the first nine months of 2024 was $137.6 million compared to $99.9 million for the first nine months of 2023. The diluted earnings per share for the first nine months of 2024 was $2.43 per share as compared to $1.79 per share for the first nine months of 2023.

 

Operating Segment Results

 

We have three reportable segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Construction Adhesives. Operating results of each of these segments are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. 

 

The tables below provide certain information regarding the net revenue and operating income of each of our operating segments. 

 

Corporate Unallocated amounts include business acquisition and integration costs, organizational restructuring charges and project costs associated with implementing a global Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system that we refer to as Project ONE.

 

 

Net Revenue by Segment:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2024

   

September 2, 2023

   

August 31, 2024

   

September 2, 2023

 
   

Net

   

% of

   

Net

   

% of

   

Net

   

% of

   

Net

   

% of

 

($ in millions)

 

Revenue

   

Total

   

Revenue

   

Total

   

Revenue

   

Total

   

Revenue

   

Total

 

Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives

  $ 389.9       42 %   $ 402.4       45 %   $ 1,150.7       43 %   $ 1,190.4       46 %

Engineering Adhesives

    374.9       41 %     365.8       40 %     1,077.2       41 %     1,063.0       40 %

Construction Adhesives

    153.1       17 %     132.4       15 %     417.6       16 %     354.7       14 %

Segment total

  $ 917.9       100 %   $ 900.6       100 %   $ 2,645.5       100 %   $ 2,608.1       100 %

Corporate Unallocated

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  

Total

  $ 917.9       100 %   $ 900.6       100 %   $ 2,645.5       100 %   $ 2,608.1       100 %

 

Segment Operating Income (Loss):

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2024

   

September 2, 2023

   

August 31, 2024

   

September 2, 2023

 
   

Segment

           

Segment

           

Segment

           

Segment

         
   

Operating

           

Operating

           

Operating

           

Operating

         
   

Income

   

% of

   

Income

   

% of

   

Income

   

% of

   

Income

   

% of

 

($ in millions)

 

(Loss)

   

Total

   

(Loss)

   

Total

   

(Loss)

   

Total

   

(Loss)

   

Total

 

Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives

  $ 49.8       48 %   $ 52.7       58 %   $ 147.2       55 %   $ 149.5       62 %

Engineering Adhesives

    52.9       50 %     52.9       58 %     139.5       51 %     129.8       54 %

Construction Adhesives

    12.5       12 %     5.9       6 %     20.3       7 %     2.2       (0 )%

Segment total

  $ 115.2       110 %   $ 111.5       122 %   $ 307.0       113 %   $ 281.5       116 %

Corporate Unallocated

    (10.9 )     (10 )%     (20.2 )     (22 )%     (35.2 )     (13 )%     (39.8 )     (16 )%

Total

  $ 104.3       100 %   $ 91.3       100 %   $ 271.8       100 %   $ 241.7       100 %

 

Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Net revenue

  $ 389.9     $ 402.4       (3.1 )%   $ 1,150.7     $ 1,190.4       (3.3 )%

Segment operating income

  $ 49.8     $ 52.7       (5.5 )%   $ 147.2     $ 149.5       (1.5 )%

Segment operating margin

    12.8 %     13.1 %             12.8 %     12.6 %        

 

 

The following table provides details of the Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives net revenue variances:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2024 vs. September 2, 2023

   

August 31, 2024 vs. September 2, 2023

 

Organic growth

    (0.5 )%     (4.8 )%

M&A

    0.0 %     3.2 %

Currency

    (2.6 )%     (1.7 )%

Total

    (3.1 )%     (3.3 )%

 

Net revenue decreased 3.1 percent in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in organic growth was attributable to a decrease in product pricing, partially offset by an increase in sales volume. The negative currency effect was due to a weaker primarily driven by a weaker Egyptian pound, Turkish lira and Brazilian real compared to the U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs decreased 20 basis points due to lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 70 basis points due to lower product pricing, partially offset by an increase in sales volume. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 20 basis points due to lower SG&A expense, partially offset by lower net revenue. Segment operating income decreased 5.5 percent and segment operating margin as a percentage of net revenue decreased 30 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2023.

 

Net revenue decreased 3.3 percent in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023. The decrease in organic growth was attributable to a decrease in product pricing, partially offset by a slight increase in sales volume. The 3.2 percent increase in net revenue from M&A was due to the acquisitions of Beardow Adams in the second quarter of 2023 and Adhezion in the third quarter of 2023. The negative currency effect was due to a weaker Turkish lira, Chinese renminbi and Egyptian pound offset by a stronger Mexican peso and Colombian peso compared to the U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs decreased 270 basis points due to lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 100 basis points due to lower product pricing. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue increased 150 basis points due to the impact of acquisitions, lower net revenue and higher compensation costs. Segment operating income decreased 1.5 percent and segment operating margin as a percentage of net revenue increased 20 basis points compared to the first nine months of2023.

 

 

Engineering Adhesives

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Net revenue

  $ 374.9     $ 365.8       2.5 %   $ 1,077.2     $ 1,063.0       1.3 %

Segment operating income

  $ 52.9     $ 52.9       (0.0 )%   $ 139.5     $ 129.8       7.5 %

Segment operating margin

    14.1 %     14.5 %             13.0 %     12.2 %        

 

The following tables provide details of the Engineering Adhesives net revenue variances:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2024 vs. September 2, 2023

   

August 31, 2024 vs. September 2, 2023

 

Organic growth

    (2.0 )%     (0.7 )%

M&A

    5.3 %     3.2 %

Currency

    (0.8 )%     (1.2 )%

Total

    2.5 %     1.3 %

 

Net revenue increased 2.5 percent in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in organic growth was attributable to a decrease in product pricing and sales volume. The 5.3 percent increase in net revenue from M&A was due to the acquisition of ND Industries in the second quarter of 2024. The negative currency effect was due to a weaker Brazilian real and Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs decreased 350 basis points due to lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 230 basis points. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue increased 160 basis points primarily due to the acquisition of ND Industries and higher compensation costs. Segment operating income was flat and segment operating margin decreased 40 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2023.

 

Net revenue increased 1.3 percent in the first nine months of2024 compared to the first nine months of2023. The decrease in organic growth was attributable to a decrease in product pricing, partially offset by an increase in sales volume. The 3.2 percent increase in net revenue from M&A was due to the acquisition of ND Industries in the second quarter of 2024. The negative currency effect was due to a weaker Chinese renminbi and Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs decreased 340 basis points due to lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 130 basis points due to the impact of lower product pricing, partially offset by increased sales volume. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue increased by 130 basis points primarily due to the acquisition of ND Industries and higher compensation costs. Segment operating income increased 7.5 percent and segment operating margin increased 80 basis points compared to the first nine months of2023.

 

Construction Adhesives

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Net revenue

  $ 153.1     $ 132.4       15.7 %   $ 417.6     $ 354.7       17.7 %

Segment operating income

  $ 12.5     $ 5.9       111.9 %   $ 20.3     $ 2.2       822.7 %

Segment operating margin

    8.2 %     4.5 %             4.9 %     0.6 %        

 

 

 

The following tables provide details of the Construction Adhesives net revenue variances:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2024 vs. September 2, 2023

   

August 31, 2024 vs. September 2, 2023

 

Organic growth

    10.2 %     9.0 %

M&A

    5.6 %     8.7 %

Currency

    (0.1 )%     0.0 %

Total

    15.7 %     17.7 %

 

Net revenue increased 15.7 percent in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023. The increase in organic growth was attributable to an increase in sales volume, partially offset by decrease in product pricing. The 5.6 percent increase in net revenue from M&A was due to the acquisitions of XChem in the third quarter of 2023, Sanglier in the fourth quarter of 2023 and HS Butyl in the third quarter of 2024. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs decreased 30 basis points due to lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue decreased 90 basis points due to higher sales volume, partially offset by lower product pricing. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 250 basis points due to increased net revenue and the impact of acquisitions. Segment operating income increased 111.9 percent and segment operating margin increased 370 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2023.

 

Net revenue increased 17.7 percent in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023. The increase in organic growth was attributable to an increase in sales volume, partially offset by a decrease in product pricing. The 8.7 percent increase in net revenue from M&A was due to the acquisitions of XChem in the third quarter of 2023, Sanglier in the fourth quarter of 2023 and HS Butyl in the third quarter of 2024. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs decreased 130 basis points due to lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue decreased 90 basis points due to higher sales volume, partially offset by lower product pricing. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased by 210 basis points due increased net revenue and the impact of acquisitions, partially offset by higher compensation costs. Segment operating income increased 822.7 percent and segment operating margin increased 430 basis points compared to the first nine months of2023.

 

Corporate Unallocated

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

   

2024 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Net revenue

  $ -     $ -       0.0 %   $ -     $ -       0.0 %

Segment operating loss

  $ (10.9 )   $ (20.2 )     (46.0 )%   $ (35.2 )   $ (39.8 )     (11.6 )%

Segment operating margin

 

NMP

   

NMP

           

NMP

   

NMP

         

 

NMP = Non-meaningful percentage

 

Corporate Unallocated includes acquisition and integration-related charges, restructuring-related charges, and costs related to the implementation of Project ONE.

 

Segment operating loss in the third quarter of 2024 decreased 46.0 percent compared to the third quarter of 2023 due to a gain on insurance claims and lower acquisition project costs.

 

Segment operating loss in the first nine months of 2024 decreased 11.6 percent compared to the first nine months of 2023 due to a gain on insurance claims and lower acquisition project costs.

 

 

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Total cash and cash equivalents as of August 31, 2024 were $131.4 million compared to $179.5 million as of December 2, 2023 and $94.9 million as of September 2, 2023. The majority of the $131.4 million in cash and cash equivalents as of August 31, 2024 was held outside the United States. Total long and short-term debt was $2,021.1 million as of August 31, 2024, $1,838.4 million as of December 2, 2023 and $1,885.0 million as of September 2, 2023. The total debt to total capital ratio as measured by total debt divided by total debt plus total stockholders’ equity was 52.3 percent as of August 31, 2024 as compared to 51.1 percent as of December 2, 2023 and 52.2 percent as of September 2, 2023.

 

We believe that cash flows from operating activities will be adequate to meet our short-term and long-term liquidity and capital expenditure needs. In addition, we believe we have the ability to obtain both short-term and long-term debt to meet our financing needs for the foreseeable future. Cash available in the United States has historically been sufficient and we expect it will continue to be sufficient to fund U.S. operations, U.S. capital spending and U.S. pension and other postretirement benefit contributions in addition to funding U.S. acquisitions, dividend payments, debt service and share repurchases as needed. For those international earnings considered to be reinvested indefinitely, we currently have no intention to, and plans do not indicate a need to, repatriate these funds for U.S. operations.

 

Our credit agreements include restrictive covenants that, if not met, could lead to a renegotiation of our credit lines and a significant increase in our cost of financing. As of August 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants of our contractual obligations as shown in the following table:

 

Covenant

 

Debt Instrument

 

Measurement

 

Result as of August 31, 2024

Secured Total Indebtedness / TTM1 EBITDA  

Revolving Facility and Term Loan A Facility

  Not greater than 4.502  

2.2

TTM1 EBITDA / Consolidated Interest Expense  

Revolving Facility and Term Loan A Facility

 

Not less than 2.0

 

5.1

 

  1 TTM = Trailing 12 months
  2 The Maximum Secured Leverage Ratio prior to June 1, 2024, was 4.75 to 1.00 and stepped down to 4.50 to 1.0 with respect to quarters ending after June 1, 2024

 

  EBITDA for covenant purposes is defined as consolidated net income, plus (i) interest expense, (ii) expense for taxes paid or accrued, (iii) depreciation and amortization, (iv) certain non-cash impairment losses, (v) extraordinary non-cash losses incurred other than in the ordinary course of business, (vi) nonrecurring extraordinary non-cash restructuring charges and the non-cash impact of purchase accounting, (vii) any non-cash charge for the excess of rent expense over actual cash rent paid due to the use of straight-line rent, non-cash charge pursuant to any management equity plan, stock option plan or any other management or employee benefit, (viii) any non-cash finance charges in respect of any pension liabilities or other provisions and income (loss) attributable to deferred compensation plans, (ix) any non-recurring or unusual cash restructuring charges and operating improvements, (x) cost savings initiative and cost synergies related to acquisitions within 12 months, (xi) non-capitalized charges relating to the Company’s SAP implementation, (xii) fees, costs, expenses and charges incurred in connection with the financing, (xiii) fees, costs, expenses, make-whole or penalty payments and other similar items arising out of acquisitions, investments and dispositions, the incurrence, issuance, repayment or refinancing of indebtedness and any issuance of equity interests; minus, non-recurring or unusual non-cash gains incurred not in the ordinary course of business. Provided that the aggregate amounts that may be added back for any period pursuant to clauses (ix), (x) and (xi) shall not exceed 15% of EBITDA for such period (calculated prior to giving effect to all addbacks and adjustments). For Secured Total Indebtedness / TTM EBITDA ratio, TTM EBITDA is adjusted for the pro forma results from Material Acquisitions and Material Divestitures, both as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, as if the acquisition or divestiture occurred at the beginning of the calculation period. The full definition is set forth in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement filed as an exhibit to the Company's 8-K filing dated February 21, 2023.

 

  Consolidated Interest Expense for covenant purposes is defined as the interest expense (including without limitation to the portion of capital lease obligations that constitutes imputed interest in accordance with GAAP) of the Company and its subsidiaries calculated on a consolidated basis for such period with respect to all outstanding indebtedness allocable to such period in accordance with GAAP, including net costs (or benefits) under Interest Rate Swap Agreements and commissions, discounts and other fees and charges with respect to letters of credit and the interest component of all Attributable Receivables Indebtedness.

 

We believe we have the ability to meet all of our contractual obligations and commitments in fiscal 2024.

 

 

Selected Metrics of Liquidity

 

Key metrics we monitor are net working capital as a percent of annualized net revenue, trade receivable days sales outstanding (“DSO”), inventory days on hand, trade accounts payable outstanding ("DPO") free cash flow after dividends and debt capitalization ratio.

 

   

August 31,

   

September 2,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 

Net working capital as a percentage of annualized net revenue1

    16.1 %     18.1 %

Accounts receivable DSO (in days)2

    57       58  

Inventory days on hand (in days)3

    75       70  

Trade accounts payable DPO (in days)4

    70       56  

Free cash flow5

  $ 104.0     $ 107.2  

Total debt to total capital ratio6

    53.0 %     52.2 %

 

1 Current quarter net working capital (trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts plus inventory minus trade payables) divided by annualized net revenue (current quarter multiplied by four).

2 Trade receivables net of the allowance for doubtful accounts at the balance sheet date multiplied by 91 (13 weeks) and divided by the net revenue for the quarter.

3 Total inventory multiplied by 91 (13 weeks) and divided by cost of sales (excluding delivery costs) for the quarter.

Trade accounts payable multiplied by 91 (13 weeks) and divided by the net revenue for the quarter.

5 Year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities, less purchased property, plant and equipment. See reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free (negative) cash flow.

6 Total debt divided by (total debt plus total stockholders’ equity).

 

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less purchased property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow is an integral financial measure used by the Company to assess its ability to generate cash in excess of its operating needs, therefore, the Company believes this financial measure provides useful information to investors. The following table reflects the manner in which free cash flow is determined and provides a reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

Reconciliation of "Net cash provided by operating activities" to free cash flow

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 

($ in millions)

 

August 31, 2024

   

September 2, 2023

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 216.8     $ 216.7  

Less: Purchased property, plant and equipment

    112.8       109.5  

Free cash flow

  $ 104.0     $ 107.2  

 

 

Summary of Cash Flows

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities: 

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 216.8     $ 216.7  

 

Net income including non-controlling interest was $137.6 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $100.0 million in the first nine months of 2023. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $128.7 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $119.2 million in the first nine months of 2023. Deferred income taxes was a use of cash of $46.0 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $30.1 million in the first nine months of 2023. Accrued compensation was a use of cash of $11.6 million in 2024 compared to $33.8 million in 2023. Other assets was a use of cash of $39.0 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $30.9 million in the first nine months of 2023. Other liabilities was a source of cash of $0.9 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $12.4 million in the first nine months of 2023. 

 

Changes in net working capital (trade receivables, inventory and trade payables) accounted for a source of cash of $13.9 million compared to a source of cash of $43.3 million last year. The table below provides the cash flow impact due to changes in the components of net working capital and an assessment of each of the components:

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

 

Trade receivables, net

  $ 26.4     $ 79.5  

Inventory

    (62.2 )     38.2  

Trade payables

    49.7       (74.4 )

Total cash flow impact

  $ 13.9     $ 43.3  

 

 

Trade receivables, net – Trade receivables, net was a source of cash of $26.4 million and $79.5 million in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The lower source of cash in 2024 compared to 2023 was due to less cash collected on trade receivables in the current year compared to the prior year. The DSO were 57 days at August 31, 2024 and 58 days at September 2, 2023. 

 

 

Inventory – Inventory was a use of cash of $62.2 million and a source of cash of $38.2 million in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The use of cash in 2024 compared to source of cash in 2023 was due to higher inventory purchases in 2024 compared to 2023. Inventory days on hand were 75 days as of August 31, 2024 and 70 days as of September 2, 2023.

 

 

Trade payables – Trade payables was a source of cash of $49.7 million and a use of cash of $74.4 million in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The source of cash in 2024 compared to use of cash in 2023 reflects lower payments on trade payables in the current year compared to the prior year. Days payable outstanding were 70 days as of August 31, 2024 and 56 days as of September 2, 2023.

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

 

Net cash used in investing activities

  $ (385.8 )   $ (299.5 )

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $112.8 million during the first nine months of 2024 compared to $109.5 million for the same period of 2023.  This difference reflects the timing of capital projects and expenditures related to growth initiatives. 

 

During the first nine months of 2024, we paid $274.1 million of cash, net of cash acquired for purchased businesses. During the first nine months of 2023, we paid $194.2 million, net of cash acquired for purchased businesses.   

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31,

   

September 2,

 

($ in millions)

 

2024

   

2023

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  $ 131.6     $ 96.3  

 

In the first nine months of 2024, borrowings on our revolving credit facility were $1,732.9 million and repayments on our revolving credit facility and our long-term debt totaled $1,556.1 million. These borrowings are for general working capital purposes and permitted acquisitions. Borrowings on our long-term debt were $1,333.0 and payments on our revolving credit facility were $1,184.9 million in the first nine months of 2023. Payment of debt issue costs were $3.5 million in the first nine months of 2024 and $10.2 million in the first nine months of 2023. Net payments of notes payable were a use of cash of $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $18.0 million in the same period of 2023. Cash dividends paid were $35.4 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $32.3 million in the same period of 2023. Repurchases of common stock were $39.4 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $2.6 million in the same period of 2023.

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

 

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of words like "plan," "expect," "aim," "believe," "project," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "will," "should," "could" (including the negative or variations thereof) and other expressions that indicate future events and trends. These plans and expectations are based upon certain underlying assumptions, including those mentioned with the specific statements. Such assumptions are in turn based upon internal estimates and analyses of current market conditions and trends, our plans and strategies, economic conditions and other factors. These plans and expectations and the assumptions underlying them are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions and results. Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions and expectations proves to be inaccurate or is unrealized. In addition to the factors described in this report, Item 1A. Risk Factors identifies some of the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, we have identified these important factors which could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered, together with any similar risk factors or other cautionary language that may be made elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

The list of important factors in Item 1A. Risk Factors does not necessarily present the risk factors in order of importance. This disclosure, including that under Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors, and other forward-looking statements and related disclosures made by us in this report and elsewhere from time to time, represents our best judgment as of the date the information is given. We do not undertake responsibility for updating any of such information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Investors are advised, however, to consult any further public company disclosures (such as in filings with the SEC or in our press releases) on related subjects.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates, foreign currency rates and prices of raw materials. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.  See Part II, Item 7A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 2, 2023 for further discussion of these market risks. There have been no material changes in the reported market risk of the Company since December 2, 2023. 

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Controls and Procedures

 

We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act)) as of August 31, 2024. Based on this evaluation, our president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer concluded that, as of August 31, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

For purposes of Rule 13a-15(e), the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act.

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Environmental Matters 

 

We are involved in environmental investigations, clean-up activities and administrative proceedings related to environmental compliance matters at former and current operating facilities.   We have also been identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean-up of these sites. We are subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis.

 

To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish a financial provision. 

 

While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow. 

 

Other Legal Proceedings 

 

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including asbestos-related litigation, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow. However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact the results of operations or cash flows in one or more future periods.

 

For additional information regarding environmental matters and other legal proceedings, see Note 13 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements concerning our future programs, products, expenses, revenue, liquidity and cash needs as well as our plans and strategies. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and we assume no obligation to update this information. Numerous factors could cause actual results to differ significantly from the results described in these forward-looking statements, including the risk factors identified under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 2, 2023. There have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed by us under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 2, 2023.

 

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Information on our purchase of equity securities during the quarter ended August 31, 2024 is as follows:

 

                           

(d)

 
                   

(c)

   

Maximum

 
                   

Number of

   

Approximate Dollar

 
   

(a)

           

Shares

   

Value of Shares that

 
   

Total

   

(b)

   

Purchased

   

may yet be

 
   

Number of

   

Average

   

as Part of

   

Purchased Under the

 
   

Shares

   

Price Paid

   

Publicly Announced

   

Plan or Program

 

Period

 

Purchased

   

per Share

   

Plan or Program

   

(millions)

 
                                 

June 2, 2024 - July 6, 2024

    100,139     $ 76.87       100,000     $ 278  
                                 

July 7, 2024 - August 3, 2024

    25,000     $ 77.71       25,000     $ 276  
                                 

August 4, 2024 - August 31, 2024

    100,000     $ 79.19       100,000     $ 268  

 

On April 7, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $300.0 million of our outstanding common shares for a period of up to five years. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Rule 10b5-1 Plan Adoptions and Modifications

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

 

31.1

Form of 302 Certification – Celeste B. Mastin

 

31.2

Form of 302 Certification – John J. Corkrean

 

32.1

Form of 906 Certification – Celeste B. Mastin

 

32.2

Form of 906 Certification – John J. Corkrean

 

101

The following materials from the H.B. Fuller Company Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 2024 formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (Inline XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Total Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  H.B. Fuller Company  
     
       

Dated: September 26, 2024

 

/s/ John J. Corkrean

 
   

John J. Corkrean

 
   

Executive Vice President,

 
   

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibits

 

  31.1

Form of 302 Certification – Celeste B. Mastin

 

31.2

Form of 302 Certification – John J. Corkrean

 

32.1

Form of 906 Certification – Celeste B. Mastin

 

32.2

Form of 906 Certification – John J. Corkrean

 

101

The following materials from the H.B. Fuller Company Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 2024 formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (Inline XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Total Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

44

Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Celeste B. Mastin, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of H.B. Fuller Company;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-115(e) and 15d-115(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 

a.)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 

b.)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 

c.)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 

d.)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

a.)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: September 26, 2024

 

 

/s/ Celeste B. Mastin

 

Celeste B. Mastin

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, John J. Corkrean, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of H.B. Fuller Company;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-115(e) and 15d-115(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 

a.)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 

b.)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 

c.)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 

d.)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

a.)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: September 26, 2024

 

 

/s/ John J. Corkrean

 

John J. Corkrean

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Celeste B. Mastin, in connection with the Quarterly Report of H.B. Fuller Company on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 2024 (the “Report”), hereby certify that:

 

 

(a)

the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)), and

 

 

(b)

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of H.B. Fuller Company.

 

Date: September 26, 2024

 

 

/s/ Celeste B. Mastin

 

Celeste B. Mastin

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, John J. Corkrean, in connection with the Quarterly Report of H.B. Fuller Company on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 2024 (the “Report”), hereby certify that:

 

 

(a)

the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)), and

 

 

(b)

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of H.B. Fuller Company.

 

Date: September 26, 2024

 

 

/s/ John J. Corkrean

 

John J. Corkrean

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 
v3.24.3
Document And Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 20, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Central Index Key 0000039368  
Entity Registrant Name FULLER H B CO  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-30  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-09225  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MN  
Entity Tax Identification Number 41-0268370  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard  
Entity Address, City or Town St. Paul  
Entity Address, State or Province MN  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 55110-5101  
City Area Code 651  
Local Phone Number 236-5900  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share  
Trading Symbol FUL  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   54,627,124
v3.24.3
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Net revenue $ 917,927 $ 900,634 $ 2,645,452 $ 2,608,055
Cost of sales (642,198) (637,162) (1,848,435) (1,873,000)
Gross profit 275,729 263,472 797,017 735,055
Selling, general and administrative expenses (171,388) (172,153) (525,204) (493,320)
Other income, net 2,148 1,555 7,282 4,764
Interest expense (35,288) (35,105) (99,504) (101,305)
Interest income 1,092 1,128 3,597 2,726
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments 72,293 58,897 183,188 147,920
Income taxes (18,264) (22,231) (48,496) (51,255)
Income from equity method investments 1,310 984 2,955 3,322
Net income including non-controlling interest 55,339 37,650 137,647 99,987
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest 22 (23) (32) (71)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 55,361 $ 37,627 $ 137,615 $ 99,916
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.01 $ 0.69 $ 2.51 $ 1.84
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.98 $ 0.67 $ 2.43 $ 1.79
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 54,975 54,394 54,874 54,279
Diluted (in shares) 56,650 56,033 56,620 55,890
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) $ 0.223 $ 0.205 $ 0.651 $ 0.6
v3.24.3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Net income including non-controlling interest $ 55,339 $ 37,650 $ 137,647 $ 99,987
Other comprehensive income (loss)        
Foreign currency translation 33,355 (8,717) (12,932) 14,058
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax 1,270 863 3,808 2,572
Other comprehensive income (loss) 650 3,403 (31,455) 21,051
Comprehensive income 55,989 41,053 106,192 121,038
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest 9 16 22 59
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller 55,980 41,037 106,170 120,979
Interest Rate Swap [Member]        
Other comprehensive income (loss)        
Derivatives, net of tax (25,744) 15,898 (18,013) 14,745
Net Investment Hedges [Member]        
Other comprehensive income (loss)        
Derivatives, net of tax $ (8,231) $ (4,641) $ (4,318) $ (10,324)
v3.24.3
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 131,412 $ 179,453
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $13,389 and $11,080, as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively) 574,781 577,932
Inventories 509,029 442,040
Other current assets 115,070 112,678
Total current assets 1,330,292 1,312,103
Property, plant and equipment 1,855,203 1,755,035
Accumulated depreciation (993,884) (930,380)
Property, plant and equipment, net 861,319 824,655
Goodwill 1,591,709 1,486,512
Other intangibles, net 806,148 729,140
Other assets 388,777 371,165
Total assets 4,978,245 4,723,575
Current liabilities    
Notes payable 797 1,841
Trade payables 493,550 439,700
Accrued compensation 83,861 95,680
Income taxes payable 39,244 47,688
Other accrued expenses 87,495 107,902
Total current liabilities 704,947 692,811
Long-term debt 2,020,273 1,836,590
Accrued pension liabilities 51,739 50,189
Other liabilities 359,565 388,072
Total liabilities 3,136,524 2,967,662
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) shares authorized – 10,045,900 0 0
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, shares authorized – 160,000,000, shares outstanding – 54,612,541 and 54,092,987 as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively 54,613 54,093
Additional paid-in capital 316,324 301,485
Retained earnings 1,944,380 1,842,507
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (474,326) (442,880)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity 1,840,991 1,755,205
Non-controlling interest 730 708
Total equity 1,841,721 1,755,913
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity $ 4,978,245 $ 4,723,575
v3.24.3
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Trade receivables, allowances $ 13,389 $ 11,080
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 10,045,900 10,045,900
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1 $ 1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 160,000,000 160,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 54,612,541 54,092,987
v3.24.3
Consolidated Statements of Total Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Total
Balance at Dec. 03, 2022 $ 53,677 $ 266,491 $ 1,741,359 $ (451,357) $ 624 $ 1,610,794
Comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 21,889 5,241 37 27,167
Dividends 0 0 (10,305) 0 0 (10,305)
Stock option exercises 76 3,520 0 0 0 3,596
Share-based compensation plans and other, net 102 5,221 0 0 0 5,323
Repurchases of common stock (36) (2,412) 0 0 0 (2,448)
Balance at Mar. 04, 2023 53,819 272,820 1,752,943 (446,116) 661 1,634,127
Balance at Dec. 03, 2022 53,677 266,491 1,741,359 (451,357) 624 1,610,794
Comprehensive income (loss)           121,038
Balance at Sep. 02, 2023 54,016 294,035 1,808,687 (430,295) 683 1,727,126
Balance at Mar. 04, 2023 53,819 272,820 1,752,943 (446,116) 661 1,634,127
Comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 40,401 12,411 6 52,818
Dividends 0 0 (11,129) 0 0 (11,129)
Stock option exercises 13 584 0 0 0 597
Share-based compensation plans and other, net 30 6,818 0 0 0 6,848
Repurchases of common stock (2) (102) 0 0 0 (104)
Balance at Jun. 03, 2023 53,860 280,120 1,782,215 (433,705) 667 1,683,157
Comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 37,627 3,410 16 41,053
Dividends 0 0 (11,155) 0 0 (11,155)
Stock option exercises 153 6,906 0 0 0 7,059
Share-based compensation plans and other, net 3 7,018 0 0 0 7,021
Repurchases of common stock 0 (9) 0 0 0 (9)
Balance at Sep. 02, 2023 54,016 294,035 1,808,687 (430,295) 683 1,727,126
Balance at Dec. 02, 2023 54,093 301,485 1,842,507 (442,880) 708 1,755,913
Comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 30,991 (15,909) 12 15,094
Dividends 0 0 (11,246) 0 0 (11,246)
Stock option exercises 200 8,777 0 0 0 8,977
Share-based compensation plans and other, net 225 5,490 0 0 0 5,715
Repurchases of common stock (80) (6,128) 0 0 0 (6,208)
Balance at Mar. 02, 2024 54,438 309,624 1,862,252 (458,789) 720 1,768,245
Balance at Dec. 02, 2023 54,093 301,485 1,842,507 (442,880) 708 1,755,913
Comprehensive income (loss)           106,192
Balance at Aug. 31, 2024 54,613 316,324 1,944,380 (474,326) 730 1,841,721
Balance at Mar. 02, 2024 54,438 309,624 1,862,252 (458,789) 720 1,768,245
Comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 51,264 (16,156) 1 35,109
Dividends 0 0 (12,144) 0 0 (12,144)
Stock option exercises 189 9,123 0 0 0 9,312
Share-based compensation plans and other, net 81 7,111 0 0 0 7,192
Repurchases of common stock (200) (15,400) 0 0 0 (15,600)
Balance at Jun. 01, 2024 54,508 310,458 1,901,372 (474,945) 721 1,792,114
Comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 55,361 619 9 55,989
Dividends 0 0 (12,353) 0 0 (12,353)
Stock option exercises 328 15,553 0 0 0 15,881
Share-based compensation plans and other, net 2 7,650 0 0 0 7,652
Repurchases of common stock (225) (17,337) 0 0 0 (17,562)
Balance at Aug. 31, 2024 $ 54,613 $ 316,324 $ 1,944,380 $ (474,326) $ 730 $ 1,841,721
v3.24.3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income including non-controlling interest $ 137,647 $ 99,987
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation 66,990 60,518
Amortization 61,723 58,633
Deferred income taxes (45,998) (30,064)
Loss from equity method investments, net of dividends received 622 260
Gain on insurance claims (7,264) 0
Loss on equity investment 1,966 0
Debt issuance costs write-off 0 2,689
Loss on fair value adjustment on contingent consideration liability 0 2,893
Gain on sale or disposal of assets (501) (78)
Share-based compensation 17,662 16,279
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plan activity (6,671) (8,890)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:    
Trade receivables, net 26,373 79,495
Inventories (62,206) 38,212
Other assets (39,025) (30,901)
Trade payables 49,705 (74,443)
Accrued compensation (11,566) (33,796)
Other accrued expenses (5,244) (6,992)
Income taxes payable (17,873) 24,461
Other liabilities 856 12,408
Other 49,591 6,023
Net cash provided by operating activities 216,787 216,694
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchased property, plant and equipment (112,799) (109,545)
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired (274,067) (194,248)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 1,048 4,257
Net cash used in investing activities (385,818) (299,536)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,732,900 1,333,000
Repayment of long-term debt (1,556,135) (1,184,900)
Payment of debt issuance costs (3,493) (10,214)
Net payment of notes payable (1,014) (18,000)
Dividends paid (35,440) (32,319)
Proceeds from stock options exercised 34,161 11,251
Repurchases of common stock (39,371) (2,560)
Net cash provided by financing activities 131,608 96,258
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (10,618) 1,608
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (48,041) 15,024
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 179,453 79,910
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 131,412 $ 94,934
v3.24.3
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

 

Overview

 

The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements of H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the fiscal year as a whole.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December 2, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU provides new disclosure requirements including presentation of prescribed line items in the effective tax rate reconciliation and disclosures regarding state and local tax payments. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year ending November 28, 2026. We are evaluating the impact the new disclosure guidance will have on our Consolidated Finance Statements.

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This ASU extends the existing requirements for annual disclosures to quarterly periods and requires that both annual and quarterly disclosures present segment expenses using line items consistent with information regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker. Our effective date for adoption of this ASU is our fiscal year ending November 29, 2025. We are evaluating the impact the new disclosure guidance will have on our Consolidated Finance Statements.

 

Supplier Finance Program

 

In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations. This ASU requires that a buyer in a supplier finance program disclose sufficient information about the program to allow a user of the financial statements to understand the program's nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period, and potential magnitude. To achieve that objective, the buyer should disclose qualitative and quantitative information about its supplier finance programs. ASU 2022-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the requirement on rollforward information which is an annual requirement. During the first quarter of our fiscal year ending November 30, 2024, we adopted ASU 2022-04. We will present the annual roll-forward disclosure requirement within our annual report on Form 10-K.

 

We have agreements with third parties to provide supplier finance programs which facilitate participating suppliers' ability to finance payment obligations of the Company with designated third-party financial institutions. Participating suppliers may, at their sole discretion, elect to finance one or more payment obligations of the Company prior to their scheduled due dates at a discounted price to participating financial institutions. The Company has no economic interest in the sale of these suppliers’ receivables and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions concerning these services. The Company’s obligations to its suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment dates, are not impacted by suppliers’ decisions to finance amounts under these arrangements. The outstanding payment obligations that were confirmed as valid and remained outstanding as of August 31, 2024, were approximately $4,457. These obligations under the Company’s supplier finance programs are included in Accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the associated payments are reflected in the cash flows from operating activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

 

Recently issued accounting standards or pronouncements not disclosed above have been excluded as they are not relevant to the company.

 

v3.24.3
Note 2 - Acquisitions
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 2: Acquisitions

 

HS Butyl Limited

 

On August 5, 2024, we acquired HS Butyl Limited (“HS Butyl”) for a purchase price of 18,148 British pound sterling, or approximat ely $23,180 which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of 2,700 British pound sterling that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. HS Butyl, headquartered in Lymington, England, is the United Kingdom's largest manufacturer and distributor of high-quality butyl tapes, which provide strong, permanent, watertight seals for a wide variety of applications within the construction, infrastructure, automotive and renewable energy industries. The acquisition of HS Butyl establishes our presence in the European waterproofing tape market, expanding our position as a solution provider to existing customers. It also expands our relevance to more markets and creates opportunities to deliver new, in-demand solutions for our customers, given the technology's relevance to multiple high-value applications. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of August 31, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $5,620, goodwill of $4,927 and other net assets of $12,633. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining HS Butyl with our existing business. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.  HS Butyl is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment.

 

ND Industries, Inc. 

 

On May 20, 2024, we acquired the assets of ND Industries, Inc. (“ND Industries”) for a base purchase price of $255,734 which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility and existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of $1,446 that will be paid on the 4-month anniversary of the closing date. ND Industries, headquartered in Clawson, Michigan, is a leading provider of specialty adhesives and fastener locking and sealing solutions serving customers in the automotive, electronics, aerospace and other industries. The acquisition of ND Industries is expected to accelerate the realization of our top growth priorities, consistent with our strategy to proactively drive capital allocation to the highest margin, highest growth market segments within the functional coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomer industry. The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of August 31, 2024. ND Industries is included in our Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

 

During the three months ended August 31, 2024, intangible assets increased $4,800, goodwill decreased $5,966, and other net assets increased $1,166 in the fair value measurement of ND Industries. The following table summarizes the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

 

  

Amounts

 

Current assets

 $17,461 

Property, plant and equipment

  22,152 

Goodwill

  83,859 

Other intangibles

    

Customer relationships

  111,400 

Trademarks/trade names

  9,300 

Technology

  13,900 

Other assets

  86 

Current liabilities

  (2,424)

Total

 $255,734 

 

The expected useful lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for technology, 13 years for customer relationships and ten years for trademarks and tradenames. Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $89,825 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining ND Industries with our existing business. Such goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was assigned to our Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

 

Sanglier Ltd.

 

On September 8, 2023, we acquired the assets of Sanglier Ltd. (“Sanglier”) for a base purchase price of 13,361 British pound sterling, or approximately $16,660 which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of 2,100 British pound sterling that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Sanglier, headquartered in Mansfield, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer and filler of sprayable (aerosol and cannister) industrial adhesives. The acquisition of Sanglier expands our innovation capabilities and product portfolio across the United Kingdom and Europe. Sanglier transforms adhesives applications to enable sprayable delivery providing end users with an opportunity to greatly improve labor efficiency. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of August 31, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $7,354, goodwill of $3,038 and other net assets of $6,261. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Sanglier with our existing business. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. Sanglier is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment.

 

Adhezion Biomedical LLC

 

On June 23, 2023, we acquired Adhezion Biomedical LLC (“Adhezion”) for a base purchase price of $80,802 which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility. This includes a holdback amount of $780 that was paid on the 12-month anniversary of the closing date. The agreement includes a payment of contingent consideration up to $15,000 following the completion of certain performance goals and conditions. Adhezion, headquartered in Hudson, North Carolina, is a manufacturer of cyanoacrylate-based healthcare adhesives and infection prevention products. The acquisition of Adhezion positions us for expansion in the healthcare adhesives industry and creates a solid, unique platform from which to scale and innovate in the healthcare adhesives industry. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of June 1, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $38,500, goodwill of $37,589 and other net assets of $4,713. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Adhezion with our existing business. The amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $25,717. Adhezion is included in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment.

 

XChem International LLC
 

On June 12, 2023, we acquired XChem International LLC ("XChem") for a base purchase price of approximately $14,496 which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility. This includes a holdback amount of $1,650, half of which was paid on the 12-month anniversary of the closing date and half to be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. XChem, headquartered in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is a manufacturer of adhesives and sealants for construction-related applications. The acquisition of XChem provides our Construction Adhesives global business with additional manufacturing presence for certain brands outside the U.S. and broadens our Construction Adhesives portfolio of highly specified applications and diversifies it toward both non-U.S. and infrastructure-oriented markets. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of  June 1, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $4,600, goodwill of $4,318 and other net assets of $5,578. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining XChem with our existing business. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. XChem is included in our Construction Adhesives operating segment.

 

Beardow Adams Holdings Ltd.

 

On May 1, 2023, we acquired Beardow Adams Holdings Ltd. (“Beardow Adams”) for a total purchase price of 80,738 British pound sterling, or approximately $100,885, which was funded through borrowings on our credit facility. This includes a holdback amount of 8,000 British pound sterling that will be paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Beardow Adams, based in the United Kingdom, develops and manufactures adhesives, sealants and coatings, principally in the fields of packaging and related applications. The acquisition of Beardow Adams is expected to accelerate profitable growth in many of our core end markets and generate business synergies through better raw material pricing, production optimization and an expanded distribution platform. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of  June 1, 2024 and includes other intangible assets of $35,425, goodwill of $28,148 and other net assets of $37,312. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Beardow Adams with our existing business. The amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $3,561. The remaining goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Beardow Adams is included in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment.

 

Aspen Research Corporation

 

On January 31, 2023, we acquired the assets of Aspen Research Corporation (“Aspen”) for a total purchase price of $9,761, which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of $500 that was paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Aspen, located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a contract research organization that develops and manufactures innovative solutions for some of the adhesives used in our insulating glass market. Aspen is known for their superior understanding of materials science, engineering and analytical testing and specializes in custom materials manufacturing for chemicals and adhesives products. The acquisition of Aspen is expected to expand our Engineering Adhesives footprint in North America and strengthen our capabilities in the insulating glass market, in addition to bringing additive continuous flow and process manufacturing capabilities that we plan to leverage. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of December 2, 2023 and includes other intangible assets of $4,900, goodwill of $3,832 and other net assets of $1,029. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Aspen with our existing business. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. Aspen is included in our Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

 

Lemtapes Oy


On December 15, 2022, we acquired Lemtapes Oy (“Lemtapes”) for a total purchase price of $8,922 Euro, or approximately $9,482 which was funded through existing cash. This includes a holdback amount of 850 Euro that was paid on the 18-month anniversary of the closing date. Lemtapes, located in Valkeakoski, Finland, is a solutions provider of ecological, innovative tapes and adhesives for the packaging and plywood industries. The acquisition of Lemtapes is expected to reinforce our strategic position in Europe, especially for our adhesives coated solutions products. This acquisition will also accelerate our growth strategy of fast-growing, high margin businesses while adding technology capabilities and strong customer relationships. The acquisition fair value measurement was final as of December 2, 2023 and includes other intangible assets of $5,526, goodwill of $3,028 and other net assets of $928. Goodwill represents expected synergies from combining Lemtapes with our existing business. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Lemtapes is included in our Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives operating segment.

 

All acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, are not material and therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.

 

v3.24.3
Note 3 - Restructuring Actions
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 3: Restructuring Actions

 

During fiscal year 2023, the Company approved restructuring plans (the "Plans") related to organizational changes and other actions to optimize operations and integrate acquired businesses. The Plans were implemented in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 and are currently expected to be completed during fiscal year 2026, with the majority of the charges recognized and cash payments occurring in fiscal 2023 and 2024. In implementing the Plans, the Company currently expects to incur pre-tax costs of approximately $39,100 to $50,100 for severance and related employee costs globally, other restructuring costs related to the streamlining of processes and the payment of anticipated income taxes in certain jurisdictions related to the Plans. 

 

The following table summarizes the pre-tax distribution of charges under these restructuring plans by income statement classification:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 

Cost of sales

 $2,119  $3,322  $6,313  $8,407 

Selling, general and administrative

  2,632   5,077   5,076   8,320 
  $4,751  $8,399  $11,389  $16,727 

 

The restructuring charges are all recorded in Corporate Unallocated for segment reporting purposes.

 

A summary of the restructuring liability is presented below:

 

  

Employee-Related

  

Asset-Related

  

Other

  

Total

 

Balance at December 3, 2022

 $57  $-  $-  $57 

Expenses incurred

  22,731   1,369   487   24,587 

Non-cash charges

  -   (1,369)  (453)  (1,822)

Cash payments

  (9,802)  -   (34)  (9,836)

Foreign currency translation

  (1,263)  -   -   (1,263)

Balance at December 2, 2023

 $11,723  $-  $-  $11,723 

Expenses incurred

  7,825   3,451   113   11,389 

Non-cash charges

  -   (3,451)  (102)  (3,553)

Cash payments

  (12,459)  -   (11)  (12,470)

Foreign currency translation

  (44)  -   -   (44)

Balance at August 31, 2024

 $7,045  $-  $-  $7,045 

 

Non-cash charges primarily include accelerated depreciation resulting from the cessation of use of certain long-lived assets and inventory disposals. Restructuring liabilities have been classified as a component of other accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

v3.24.3
Note 4 - Inventories
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 4: Inventories

 

The composition of inventories is as follows:

 

  

August 31,

  

December 2,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

Raw materials

 $231,152  $206,140 

Finished goods

  277,877   235,900 

Total inventories

 $509,029  $442,040 

  

v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 5: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

The goodwill activity by reportable segment for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 is presented below:

 

  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 

Balance at December 2, 2023

 $402,598  $651,145  $432,769  $1,486,512 

Acquisitions

  1,674   83,859   7,654   93,187 

Foreign currency translation effect

  4,131   6,938   941   12,010 

Balance at August 31, 2024

 $408,403  $741,942  $441,364  $1,591,709 

 

Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows:

 

  

August 31, 2024

 
  

Purchased

                 
  

Technology

  

Customer

             

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

and Patents

  

Relationships

  

Trade Names

  

Other

  

Total

 

Original cost

 $146,315  $1,073,123  $68,851  $10,094  $1,298,383 

Accumulated amortization

  (53,478)  (404,711)  (27,731)  (6,797)  (492,717)

Net identifiable intangibles

 $92,837  $668,412  $41,120  $3,297  $805,666 

  

  

December 2, 2023

 
  

Purchased

                 
  

Technology

  

Customer

             

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

and Patents

  

Relationships

  

Trade Names

  

Other

  

Total

 

Original cost

 $144,763  $986,470  $58,484  $10,911  $1,200,628 

Accumulated amortization

  (59,631)  (382,220)  (23,099)  (7,012)  (471,962)

Net identifiable intangibles

 $85,132  $604,250  $35,385  $3,899  $728,666 

 

Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $22,149 and $20,820 for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively, and was $61,723 and $58,633 for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

 

Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five fiscal years is as follows:

 

  

Remainder

                     

Fiscal Year

 

2024

  

2025

  

2026

  

2027

  

2028

  

Thereafter

 

Amortization expense

 $18,564  $88,100  $81,291  $77,938  $77,666  $462,103 

 

The above amortization expense forecast is an estimate. Actual amounts may change from such estimated amounts due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, additional intangible asset acquisitions, potential impairment, accelerated amortization or other events.

 

Non-amortizable intangible assets as of  August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023 were $482 and $474, respectively, and relate to trademarks and trade names. The change in non-amortizable assets as of August 31, 2024 compared to December 2, 2023 was due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

v3.24.3
Note 6 - Long-term Debt
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 6: Long-Term Debt

 

On March 4, 2024, we entered into a Refinancing and Incremental Amendment (the “Refinancing and Incremental Amendment”), which amended the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 15, 2023, as previously amended. Pursuant to the Refinancing and Incremental Amendment under the Credit Agreement, the existing $794,000 principal amount of Term B loans (the “Amended TLB”) were refinanced and certain lenders to the Refinancing and Incremental Amendment made additional Term B loans to the Company in the principal amount of $200,000, thereby increasing the aggregate principal amount of the Amended TLB to $994,000. Furthermore, the interest rate margins applicable to the Amended TLB were decreased by 25 basis points (0.25% per annum) to 200 basis points for SOFR loans and 100 basis points for prime rate loans. The additional $200,000 of proceeds will be used to finance our working capital needs and for general corporate purposes, including permitted acquisitions. Interest on Term Loan B borrowings is payable at SOFR plus an interest rate spread of 200 basis points with a SOFR floor of 50 basis points (7.32 percent at  August 31, 2024). The maturity date of February 15, 2030 remains unchanged. The commitment fee rates and interest rates applicable to the revolving credit facility and the Term Loan A facility remain unchanged.

 

v3.24.3
Note 7 - Components of Net Periodic Benefit related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]

Note 7: Components of Net Periodic Benefit related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

  

  

Three Months Ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

 
                  

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

 
  

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

 

Net periodic (benefit) cost:

 

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Service cost

 $-  $-  $350  $422  $-  $- 

Interest cost

  3,464   3,475   1,575   1,454   291   301 

Expected return on assets

  (6,555)  (7,205)  (1,643)  (1,785)  (2,727)  (2,465)

Amortization:

                        

Prior service cost

  -   -   16   16   -   - 

Actuarial loss

  1,159   635   516   506   -   - 

Net periodic (benefit) cost

 $(1,932) $(3,095) $814  $613  $(2,436) $(2,164)

    

  

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

 
                  

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

 
  

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

 

Net periodic (benefit) cost:

 

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Service cost

 $-  $-  $1,046  $1,255  $-  $- 

Interest cost

  10,391   10,426   4,705   4,300   875   903 

Expected return on assets

  (19,666)  (21,617)  (4,908)  (5,277)  (8,182)  (7,394)

Amortization:

                        

Prior service cost

  -   -   48   47   -   - 

Actuarial loss

  3,478   1,906   1,540   1,496   -   - 

Net periodic (benefit) cost

 $(5,797) $(9,285) $2,431  $1,821  $(7,307) $(6,491)

 

Service cost is included with employee compensation cost in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The components of our net periodic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit costs other than service cost are presented in other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

v3.24.3
Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 8: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss): 

 

  

Three Months Ended August 31, 2024

  

Three Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
              

Non-

              

Non-

 
              

controlling

              

controlling

 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

 
  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest

         $55,361  $(22)         $37,627  $23 

Foreign currency translation¹

 $33,324  $-   33,324   31  $(8,710) $-   (8,710)  (7)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²

  1,689   (419)  1,270   -   1,157   (294)  863   - 

Interest rate swaps³

  (34,068)  8,324   (25,744)  -   21,086   (5,188)  15,898   - 

Net investment hedges³

  (10,892)  2,661   (8,231)  -   (6,156)  1,515   (4,641)  - 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 $(9,947) $10,566  $619  $31  $7,377  $(3,967) $3,410  $(7)

Comprehensive income

         $55,980  $9          $41,037  $16 

  

  

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024

  

Nine Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
              

Non-

              

Non-

 
              

controlling

              

controlling

 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

 
  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest

         $137,615  $32          $99,916  $71 

Foreign currency translation adjustment¹

 $(12,922) $-   (12,922)  (10) $14,070  $-   14,070   (12)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²

  5,065   (1,257)  3,808   -   3,449   (877)  2,572   - 

Interest rate swap³

  (23,851)  5,838   (18,013)  -   19,557   (4,812)  14,745   - 

Net investment hedges³

  (5,704)  1,386   (4,318)  -   (13,694)  3,370   (10,324)  - 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 $(37,412) $5,967  $(31,445) $(10) $23,382  $(2,319) $21,063  $(12)

Comprehensive income

         $106,170  $22          $120,979  $59 

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

 

  

August 31, 2024

 
          

Non-

 
      

H.B. Fuller

  

controlling

 
  

Total

  

Stockholders

  

Interest

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(259,649) $(259,615) $(34)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $65,725

  (123,661)  (123,661)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $4,378

  (13,541)  (13,541)  - 

Net investment hedges, net of taxes of $19,130

  (59,168)  (59,168)  - 

Reclassification of AOCI tax effects

  (18,341)  (18,341)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(474,360) $(474,326) $(34)

   

  

December 2, 2023

 
          

Non-

 
      

H.B. Fuller

  

controlling

 
  

Total

  

Stockholders

  

Interest

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(246,736) $(246,692) $(44)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $66,982

  (127,469)  (127,469)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($1,460)

  4,472   4,472   - 

Net investment hedges, net of taxes of $17,744

  (54,850)  (54,850)  - 

Reclassification of AOCI tax effects

  (18,341)  (18,341)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(442,924) $(442,880) $(44)

 

v3.24.3
Note 9 - Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 9: Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024 includes $2,937 and $4,147 of discrete tax benefit, respectively, relating to an excess tax benefit on U.S. stock compensation, as well as other various U.S. and foreign tax matters. Excluding the discrete tax benefit, the overall effective tax rate was 29.3 percent and 28.7 percent for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024, respectively. 

 

Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 2, 2023 includes $6,243 and $9,130 of discrete tax expense, respectively, relating to various U.S. and foreign tax matters. Excluding the discrete tax expense, the overall effective tax rate was 27.1 percent and 28.5 percent for the three and nine months ended September 2, 2023, respectively.

 

As of  August 31, 2024, we had a liability of $13,368 recorded for gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest) compared to $14,254 as of December 2, 2023. As of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, we had accrued $6,622 and $6,310 of gross interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits, respectively.

 

v3.24.3
Note 10 - Earnings Per Share
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

Note 10: Earnings Per Share

 

A reconciliation of the common share components for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations is as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31,

  

September 2,

  

August 31,

  

September 2,

 

(Shares in thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Weighted-average common shares - basic

  54,975   54,394   54,874   54,279 

Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans

  1,675   1,639   1,746   1,611 

Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares diluted

  56,650   56,033   56,620   55,890 

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding shares, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

 

Share-based compensation awards of 517,442 and 1,025,337 shares for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively, and 957,127 and 1,164,870 shares for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively, were excluded from diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive.

 

v3.24.3
Note 11 - Financial Instruments
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 11: Financial Instruments

 

Overview

 

As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. Foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates may affect the Company's net investment in foreign subsidiaries.

 

We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, interest rate swaps and net investment hedges to manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not hold derivative financial instruments of a speculative nature or for trading purposes. We record derivatives as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognized immediately in earnings unless the derivative qualifies and is designated as a hedge. Cash flows from derivatives are classified in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in the same category as the cash flows from the items subject to designated hedge or undesignated (economic) hedge relationships. We evaluate hedge effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. If a derivative is no longer expected to be effective, hedge accounting is discontinued. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded in earnings.

 

We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance of counterparties for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements. We select investment-grade multinational banks and financial institutions as counterparties for derivative transactions and monitor the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any of these counterparties, and valuation allowances, if any, are de minimis.

 

Cash Flow Hedges

 

On January 12, 2023, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $400,000 of our variable rate 1-month LIBOR debt to a fixed rate of 3.6895 percent that matures on January 12, 2028. On February 28, 2023, after refinancing our debt, we amended the interest rate swap agreement to our 1-month SOFR rate debt to a fixed rate of 3.7260 in accordance with the practical expedients included in ASC 848, Reference Rate Reform. The combined fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $3,168 at  August 31, 2024 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swap was designated for hedge accounting treatment as a cash flow hedge. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for this interest rate swap. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our variable rate debt are compared with the change in the fair value of the swap.

 

On March 16, 2023, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $300,000 of our 1-month SOFR debt to a fixed rate of 3.7210 percent that matures on February 15, 2028. The combined fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $2,905 at August 31, 2024 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swap was designated for hedge accounting treatment as a cash flow hedge. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for this interest rate swap. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our variable rate debt are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

 

On March 16, 2023, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $100,000 of our 1-month SOFR debt to a fixed rate of 3.8990 percent that matures on February 15, 2028. The combined fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $1,404 at August 31, 2024 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swap was designated for hedge accounting treatment as a cash flow hedge. We are applying the hypothetical derivative method to assess hedge effectiveness for these interest rate swaps. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our variable rate debt are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

 

The amounts of pretax (losses) gains recognized in Comprehensive Income related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 

Interest rate swap contracts

  (34,068)  21,086   (23,851)  19,557 

  

Fair Value Hedges

 

On February 12, 2021, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert our $300,000 Public Notes that were issued on October 20, 2020 to a variable interest rate of 1-month LIBOR plus 3.28 percent. On June 30, 2023, 1-month LIBOR rates ceased to exist and the IBOR Fallbacks Protocol published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") took effect as outlined in the interest rate swap agreement. As a result, the interest rate swap agreement was converted to Overnight SOFR plus 3.28 percent. We applied the practical expedients included in ASC 848, Reference Rate Reform. These interest rate swap agreements mature on October 15, 2028. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps was a liability of $31,059 a August 31, 2024, and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as fair value hedges. We apply the short cut method and assume hedge effectiveness. Changes in the fair value of a hypothetically perfect swap with terms that match the critical terms of our $300,000 fixed rate Public Notes are compared with the change in the fair value of the swaps.

 

Net Investment Hedges

 

On October 17, 2022, we entered into a float-to-float cross-currency interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of €307,173 maturing in October 2028. On October 20, 2022, we entered into fixed-to-fixed cross-currency interest rate swap agreements for a total notional amount of €300,000 with tranches maturing in August 2025, August 2026 and February 2027. On June 30, 2023, 1-month LIBOR rates ceased to exist and the IBOR Fallbacks Protocol published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) took effect as outlined in the interest rate swap agreement. As a result, the 1-month LIBOR leg of the float-to-float agreement was converted to Overnight SOFR plus 3.28 percent. On July 17, 2023, we amended the 1-month EURIBOR leg of the float-to-float agreement to Overnight ESTR plus 3.2195 percent. We applied the practical expedients included in ASC 848, Reference Rate Reform. As of August 31, 2024, the combined fair value of the swaps was a liability of $78,304 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cross-currency interest rate swaps hedge a portion of the Company’s investment in Euro denominated foreign subsidiaries.

 

The swaps are designated as net investment hedges for accounting treatment. The net gains or losses attributable to changes in spot exchange rates are recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment within other comprehensive income. The gains or losses are reclassified into earnings upon a liquidation event or deconsolidation of the foreign subsidiary. Any ineffective portions of net investment hedges are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings during the period of change. The amount in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to net investment hedge cross-currency swaps was a loss of $59,168 of August 31, 2024. The amounts of pretax loss recognized in comprehensive income related to the net investment hedge was $10,892 for the three months ended August 31, 2024. As of August 31, 2024, we did not reclassify any gains or losses into earnings from net investment hedges and we do not expect to reclassify any such gain or loss into earnings within the next twelve months. No amounts related to net investment hedges have been excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

 

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

 

We use foreign currency forward contracts to offset our exposure to the change in value of certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities held at foreign subsidiaries that are remeasured at the end of each period. Although the contracts are effective economic hedges, they are not designated as accounting hedges. Foreign currency forward contracts are recorded as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the value of these derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. See Note 12 for the fair value amounts of these derivative instruments.

 

As of August 31, 2024, we had forward foreign currency contracts maturing between September 3, 2024 and February 5, 2025. The mark-to-market effect associated with these contracts was largely offset by the underlying transaction gains and losses resulting from the foreign currency exposures for which these contracts relate. 

 

The amounts of pretax gains losses recognized in other income, net related to derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023 were $1,524 and $798, respectively.

 

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities in the customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and countries. As of August 31, 2024, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.

 

v3.24.3
Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 12: Fair Value Measurements

 

Overview

 

Estimates of fair value for financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. The framework defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The framework discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The framework utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:

 

 

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s assumptions, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

 

Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.

 

  

August 31,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

Description

 

2024

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Marketable securities

 $3,222  $3,222  $-  $- 

Foreign exchange contract assets

  5,610   -   5,610   - 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Foreign exchange contract liabilities

 $7,134  $-   7,134  $- 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities

  7,477       7,477     

Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities

  31,059   -   31,059   - 

Net investment hedge liabilities

  78,304   -   78,304   - 

Contingent consideration liability

  500   -   -   500 

  

  

December 2,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

Description

 

2023

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Marketable securities

 $19,314  $19,314  $-  $- 

Foreign exchange contract assets

  13,501   -   13,501   - 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge assets

  3,632   -   3,632   - 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Foreign exchange contract liabilities

 $5,004  $-  $5,004  $- 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities

  63   -   63     

Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities

  41,532   -   41,532    

Net investment hedge liabilities

  72,589   -   72,589   - 

Contingent consideration liabilities

  1,370   -   -   1,370 

 

The valuation of our contingent consideration liability related to the acquisition of TissueSeal and was $500 as of  August 31, 2024. The contingent consideration of $870 related to the acquisition of GSSI was paid in the first quarter of 2024. Adjustments to the fair value of contingent consideration are recorded to selling, general and administrative expenses in the Statement of Income. See Note 2 for further discussion regarding our acquisitions. The following table provides details of the contingent consideration liabilities: 

 

  

Amounts

 

Balance at December 2, 2023

 $1,370 

Contingent consideration payment

  (870)

Balance at August 31, 2024

 $500 

 

Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

 

We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets include intangible assets acquired in an acquisition. The identified intangible assets of customer relationships, technology and tradenames acquired in connection with our acquisitions were measured using unobservable (Level 3) inputs. The fair value of the intangible assets was calculated using either the income or cost approach. Significant inputs include estimated revenue growth rates, gross margins, operating expenses, attrition rate, royalty rate and discount rate.  

 

See Note 2 for further discussion regarding our acquisitions.

 

Balances Disclosed at Fair Value

 

Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $2,019,615 and $1,785,199 as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively. The fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered for debt of similar maturities. The estimated fair value of these long-term obligations is not necessarily indicative of the amount that would be realized in a current market exchange.

 

v3.24.3
Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

 

Environmental Matters 

 

We are involved in environmental investigations, clean-up activities and administrative proceedings related to environmental compliance matters at former and current operating facilities.   We have also been identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean-up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean-up of these sites. We are subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish an undiscounted financial provision. We recorded liabilities of $3,974 and $5,034 as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively, for probable and reasonably estimable environmental remediation costs. Of the amount reserved, $1,483 and $2,301 as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively, is attributable to a facility we own in Simpsonville, South Carolina as a result of our Royal Adhesives acquisition that is a designated site under CERCLA.

 

While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

 

Other Legal Proceedings 

 

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

 

We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 35 years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicating that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought.

 

A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third parties, including indemnification pursuant to the provisions of a 1976 agreement under which we acquired a business from a third party. Currently, this third party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the third party.

 

In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities, including defense costs. Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are insolvent. We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and settlements and judgments in asbestos-related lawsuits. These agreements require, among other things, that we fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent.

 

A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

  

3 Years Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

  

December 2, 2023

 

Lawsuits and claims settled

  9   6   18 

Settlement amounts

 $1,208  $3,985  $4,581 

Insurance payments received or expected to be received

 $844  $2,307  $2,629 

 

We do not believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. 

 

In February 2024, the named plaintiffs in Rouse et al. v. H.B. Fuller Company et al. filed a third amended complaint in their lawsuit against the Company and one of its subsidiaries, which was initiated in September 2022.  The suit is pending in the federal District of Minnesota and seeks damages arising from property damage attributed to alleged defects in grout sold by the Company or its affiliates. The named plaintiffs seek to represent a class but have not yet moved for class certification. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against the claims outlined in this lawsuit. As of August 31, 2024, we are unable to estimate any possible loss or range of possible losses and have not recorded a loss contingency for this matter.

 

Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

 

v3.24.3
Note 14 - Share Repurchase Program
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Equity [Text Block]

Note 14: Share Repurchase Program

 

On April 22, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $300,000 of our outstanding common shares for a period of up to five years. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. Upon repurchasing shares, we reduce our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess being applied against additional paid-in capital. 


During the third quarter of 2024, we repurchased shares under this program with an aggregate value of $17,549. Of this amount, $225 reduced common stock and $17,324 reduced additional paid-in capital. During the nine months ended August 31, 2024, we repurchased shares under this program with an aggregate value of $31,811. Of this amount $407 reduced common stock and $31,404 reduced additional paid-in capital. There were no shares repurchased under this program during the third quarter and first nine months of 2023.

  

v3.24.3
Note 15 - Segments
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 15: Segments

 

We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. Revenue and operating income of each of our segments are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Segment operating income is identified as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Corporate expenses, other than those included in Corporate Unallocated, are allocated to each operating segment. Consistent with our internal management reporting, Corporate Unallocated amounts include business acquisition and integration costs, organizational restructuring charges and project costs associated with implementing a global Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system that we refer to as Project ONE.  Corporate assets are not allocated to the operating segments. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs.

 

We have three reportable segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Construction Adhesives. The business components within each operating segment are managed to maximize the results of the overall operating segment rather than the results of any individual business component of the operating segment. Results of individual components of each operating segment are subject to numerous allocations of segment-wide costs that may or may not have been focused on that particular component for a particular reporting period. The costs for these allocated resources are not tracked on a "where-used" basis as financial performance is assessed at the total operating segment level.

 

The table below provides certain information regarding net revenue and operating income (loss) for each of our operating segments. 

 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 
  

Net

  

Operating

  

Net

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

 

Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives

 $389,854  $49,782  $402,388  $52,737 

Engineering Adhesives

  374,923   52,865   365,862   52,931 

Construction Adhesives

  153,150   12,543   132,384   5,853 

Total segment

 $917,927  $115,190  $900,634  $111,521 

Corporate Unallocated

  -   (10,849)  -   (20,202)

Total

 $917,927  $104,341  $900,634  $91,319 

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 
  

Net

  

Operating

  

Net

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

 

Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives

 $1,150,658  $147,147  $1,190,402  $149,474 

Engineering Adhesives

  1,077,206   139,522   1,063,009   129,806 

Construction Adhesives

  417,588   20,342   354,644   2,189 

Total segment

 $2,645,452  $307,011  $2,608,055  $281,469 

Corporate Unallocated

  -   (35,198)  -   (39,734)

Total

 $2,645,452  $271,813  $2,608,055  $241,735 

  

The table below provides a reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31,

  

September 2,

  

August 31,

  

September 2,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Operating income

 $104,341  $91,319  $271,813  $241,735 

Other income, net

  2,148   1,555   7,282   4,764 

Interest expense

  (35,288)  (35,105)  (99,504)  (101,305)

Interest income

  1,092   1,128   3,597   2,726 

Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments

 $72,293  $58,897  $183,188  $147,920 

 

We view the following disaggregation of net revenue by geographic region as useful to understanding the composition of revenue recognized during the respective reporting periods:

 

  

Three Months Ended August 31, 2024

 
                 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $222,605  $164,343  $115,464  $502,412 

EIMEA

  115,960   109,742   29,387   255,089 

Asia Pacific

  51,289   100,838   8,299   160,426 

Total

 $389,854  $374,923  $153,150  $917,927 

  

  

Three Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
                 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $227,947  $147,115  $100,510  $475,572 

EIMEA

  127,080   109,151   23,443   259,674 

Asia Pacific

  47,361   109,596   8,431   165,388 

Total

 $402,388  $365,862  $132,384  $900,634 

  

  

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024

 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $665,979  $456,610  $310,280  $1,432,869 

EIMEA

  332,480   331,341   83,895   747,716 

Asia Pacific

  152,199   289,255   23,413   464,867 

Total

 $1,150,658  $1,077,206  $417,588  $2,645,452 

 

  

Nine Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $688,890  $429,824  $273,116  $1,391,830 

EIMEA

  348,876   341,710   57,938   748,524 

Asia Pacific

  152,636   291,475   23,590   467,701 

Total

 $1,190,402  $1,063,009  $354,644  $2,608,055 

    

v3.24.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Arr Line Items    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]  

Item 5. Other Information

 

Rule 10b5-1 Plan Adoptions and Modifications

 

None.

Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag] false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag] false  
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v3.24.3
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
  

Amounts

 

Current assets

 $17,461 

Property, plant and equipment

  22,152 

Goodwill

  83,859 

Other intangibles

    

Customer relationships

  111,400 

Trademarks/trade names

  9,300 

Technology

  13,900 

Other assets

  86 

Current liabilities

  (2,424)

Total

 $255,734 
v3.24.3
Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 

Cost of sales

 $2,119  $3,322  $6,313  $8,407 

Selling, general and administrative

  2,632   5,077   5,076   8,320 
  $4,751  $8,399  $11,389  $16,727 
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
  

Employee-Related

  

Asset-Related

  

Other

  

Total

 

Balance at December 3, 2022

 $57  $-  $-  $57 

Expenses incurred

  22,731   1,369   487   24,587 

Non-cash charges

  -   (1,369)  (453)  (1,822)

Cash payments

  (9,802)  -   (34)  (9,836)

Foreign currency translation

  (1,263)  -   -   (1,263)

Balance at December 2, 2023

 $11,723  $-  $-  $11,723 

Expenses incurred

  7,825   3,451   113   11,389 

Non-cash charges

  -   (3,451)  (102)  (3,553)

Cash payments

  (12,459)  -   (11)  (12,470)

Foreign currency translation

  (44)  -   -   (44)

Balance at August 31, 2024

 $7,045  $-  $-  $7,045 
v3.24.3
Note 4 - Inventories (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
  

August 31,

  

December 2,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

Raw materials

 $231,152  $206,140 

Finished goods

  277,877   235,900 

Total inventories

 $509,029  $442,040 
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 

Balance at December 2, 2023

 $402,598  $651,145  $432,769  $1,486,512 

Acquisitions

  1,674   83,859   7,654   93,187 

Foreign currency translation effect

  4,131   6,938   941   12,010 

Balance at August 31, 2024

 $408,403  $741,942  $441,364  $1,591,709 
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
  

August 31, 2024

 
  

Purchased

                 
  

Technology

  

Customer

             

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

and Patents

  

Relationships

  

Trade Names

  

Other

  

Total

 

Original cost

 $146,315  $1,073,123  $68,851  $10,094  $1,298,383 

Accumulated amortization

  (53,478)  (404,711)  (27,731)  (6,797)  (492,717)

Net identifiable intangibles

 $92,837  $668,412  $41,120  $3,297  $805,666 
  

December 2, 2023

 
  

Purchased

                 
  

Technology

  

Customer

             

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

and Patents

  

Relationships

  

Trade Names

  

Other

  

Total

 

Original cost

 $144,763  $986,470  $58,484  $10,911  $1,200,628 

Accumulated amortization

  (59,631)  (382,220)  (23,099)  (7,012)  (471,962)

Net identifiable intangibles

 $85,132  $604,250  $35,385  $3,899  $728,666 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
  

Remainder

                     

Fiscal Year

 

2024

  

2025

  

2026

  

2027

  

2028

  

Thereafter

 

Amortization expense

 $18,564  $88,100  $81,291  $77,938  $77,666  $462,103 
v3.24.3
Note 7 - Components of Net Periodic Benefit related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

 
                  

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

 
  

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

 

Net periodic (benefit) cost:

 

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Service cost

 $-  $-  $350  $422  $-  $- 

Interest cost

  3,464   3,475   1,575   1,454   291   301 

Expected return on assets

  (6,555)  (7,205)  (1,643)  (1,785)  (2,727)  (2,465)

Amortization:

                        

Prior service cost

  -   -   16   16   -   - 

Actuarial loss

  1,159   635   516   506   -   - 

Net periodic (benefit) cost

 $(1,932) $(3,095) $814  $613  $(2,436) $(2,164)
  

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023

 
                  

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

 
  

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

 

Net periodic (benefit) cost:

 

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Service cost

 $-  $-  $1,046  $1,255  $-  $- 

Interest cost

  10,391   10,426   4,705   4,300   875   903 

Expected return on assets

  (19,666)  (21,617)  (4,908)  (5,277)  (8,182)  (7,394)

Amortization:

                        

Prior service cost

  -   -   48   47   -   - 

Actuarial loss

  3,478   1,906   1,540   1,496   -   - 

Net periodic (benefit) cost

 $(5,797) $(9,285) $2,431  $1,821  $(7,307) $(6,491)
v3.24.3
Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended August 31, 2024

  

Three Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
              

Non-

              

Non-

 
              

controlling

              

controlling

 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

 
  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest

         $55,361  $(22)         $37,627  $23 

Foreign currency translation¹

 $33,324  $-   33,324   31  $(8,710) $-   (8,710)  (7)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²

  1,689   (419)  1,270   -   1,157   (294)  863   - 

Interest rate swaps³

  (34,068)  8,324   (25,744)  -   21,086   (5,188)  15,898   - 

Net investment hedges³

  (10,892)  2,661   (8,231)  -   (6,156)  1,515   (4,641)  - 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 $(9,947) $10,566  $619  $31  $7,377  $(3,967) $3,410  $(7)

Comprehensive income

         $55,980  $9          $41,037  $16 
  

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024

  

Nine Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
              

Non-

              

Non-

 
              

controlling

              

controlling

 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Interest

 
  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest

         $137,615  $32          $99,916  $71 

Foreign currency translation adjustment¹

 $(12,922) $-   (12,922)  (10) $14,070  $-   14,070   (12)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²

  5,065   (1,257)  3,808   -   3,449   (877)  2,572   - 

Interest rate swap³

  (23,851)  5,838   (18,013)  -   19,557   (4,812)  14,745   - 

Net investment hedges³

  (5,704)  1,386   (4,318)  -   (13,694)  3,370   (10,324)  - 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 $(37,412) $5,967  $(31,445) $(10) $23,382  $(2,319) $21,063  $(12)

Comprehensive income

         $106,170  $22          $120,979  $59 
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
  

August 31, 2024

 
          

Non-

 
      

H.B. Fuller

  

controlling

 
  

Total

  

Stockholders

  

Interest

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(259,649) $(259,615) $(34)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $65,725

  (123,661)  (123,661)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of $4,378

  (13,541)  (13,541)  - 

Net investment hedges, net of taxes of $19,130

  (59,168)  (59,168)  - 

Reclassification of AOCI tax effects

  (18,341)  (18,341)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(474,360) $(474,326) $(34)
  

December 2, 2023

 
          

Non-

 
      

H.B. Fuller

  

controlling

 
  

Total

  

Stockholders

  

Interest

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(246,736) $(246,692) $(44)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $66,982

  (127,469)  (127,469)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($1,460)

  4,472   4,472   - 

Net investment hedges, net of taxes of $17,744

  (54,850)  (54,850)  - 

Reclassification of AOCI tax effects

  (18,341)  (18,341)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(442,924) $(442,880) $(44)
v3.24.3
Note 10 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31,

  

September 2,

  

August 31,

  

September 2,

 

(Shares in thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Weighted-average common shares - basic

  54,975   54,394   54,874   54,279 

Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans

  1,675   1,639   1,746   1,611 

Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares diluted

  56,650   56,033   56,620   55,890 
v3.24.3
Note 11 - Financial Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 

Interest rate swap contracts

  (34,068)  21,086   (23,851)  19,557 
v3.24.3
Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
  

August 31,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

Description

 

2024

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Marketable securities

 $3,222  $3,222  $-  $- 

Foreign exchange contract assets

  5,610   -   5,610   - 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Foreign exchange contract liabilities

 $7,134  $-   7,134  $- 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities

  7,477       7,477     

Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities

  31,059   -   31,059   - 

Net investment hedge liabilities

  78,304   -   78,304   - 

Contingent consideration liability

  500   -   -   500 
  

December 2,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

Description

 

2023

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Marketable securities

 $19,314  $19,314  $-  $- 

Foreign exchange contract assets

  13,501   -   13,501   - 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge assets

  3,632   -   3,632   - 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Foreign exchange contract liabilities

 $5,004  $-  $5,004  $- 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities

  63   -   63     

Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities

  41,532   -   41,532    

Net investment hedge liabilities

  72,589   -   72,589   - 

Contingent consideration liabilities

  1,370   -   -   1,370 
Contingent Consideration Liability [Member]  
Notes Tables  
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
  

Amounts

 

Balance at December 2, 2023

 $1,370 

Contingent consideration payment

  (870)

Balance at August 31, 2024

 $500 
v3.24.3
Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]
  

Nine Months Ended

  

3 Years Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

  

December 2, 2023

 

Lawsuits and claims settled

  9   6   18 

Settlement amounts

 $1,208  $3,985  $4,581 

Insurance payments received or expected to be received

 $844  $2,307  $2,629 
v3.24.3
Note 15 - Segments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 
  

Net

  

Operating

  

Net

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

 

Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives

 $389,854  $49,782  $402,388  $52,737 

Engineering Adhesives

  374,923   52,865   365,862   52,931 

Construction Adhesives

  153,150   12,543   132,384   5,853 

Total segment

 $917,927  $115,190  $900,634  $111,521 

Corporate Unallocated

  -   (10,849)  -   (20,202)

Total

 $917,927  $104,341  $900,634  $91,319 
  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31, 2024

  

September 2, 2023

 
  

Net

  

Operating

  

Net

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

 

Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives

 $1,150,658  $147,147  $1,190,402  $149,474 

Engineering Adhesives

  1,077,206   139,522   1,063,009   129,806 

Construction Adhesives

  417,588   20,342   354,644   2,189 

Total segment

 $2,645,452  $307,011  $2,608,055  $281,469 

Corporate Unallocated

  -   (35,198)  -   (39,734)

Total

 $2,645,452  $271,813  $2,608,055  $241,735 
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 31,

  

September 2,

  

August 31,

  

September 2,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Operating income

 $104,341  $91,319  $271,813  $241,735 

Other income, net

  2,148   1,555   7,282   4,764 

Interest expense

  (35,288)  (35,105)  (99,504)  (101,305)

Interest income

  1,092   1,128   3,597   2,726 

Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments

 $72,293  $58,897  $183,188  $147,920 
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended August 31, 2024

 
                 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $222,605  $164,343  $115,464  $502,412 

EIMEA

  115,960   109,742   29,387   255,089 

Asia Pacific

  51,289   100,838   8,299   160,426 

Total

 $389,854  $374,923  $153,150  $917,927 
  

Three Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
                 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $227,947  $147,115  $100,510  $475,572 

EIMEA

  127,080   109,151   23,443   259,674 

Asia Pacific

  47,361   109,596   8,431   165,388 

Total

 $402,388  $365,862  $132,384  $900,634 
  

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024

 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $665,979  $456,610  $310,280  $1,432,869 

EIMEA

  332,480   331,341   83,895   747,716 

Asia Pacific

  152,199   289,255   23,413   464,867 

Total

 $1,150,658  $1,077,206  $417,588  $2,645,452 
  

Nine Months Ended September 2, 2023

 
  

Hygiene, Health

             
  

and Consumable

  

Engineering

  

Construction

     
  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 
                 

Americas

 $688,890  $429,824  $273,116  $1,391,830 

EIMEA

  348,876   341,710   57,938   748,524 

Asia Pacific

  152,636   291,475   23,590   467,701 

Total

 $1,190,402  $1,063,009  $354,644  $2,608,055 
v3.24.3
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Purchase Obligation $ 4,457
v3.24.3
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details Textual)
€ in Thousands, £ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 05, 2024
USD ($)
Aug. 05, 2024
GBP (£)
May 20, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 08, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 08, 2023
GBP (£)
Jun. 23, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 12, 2023
USD ($)
May 01, 2023
USD ($)
May 01, 2023
GBP (£)
Jan. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 15, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 15, 2022
EUR (€)
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 01, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 02, 2023
USD ($)
Goodwill                         $ 1,591,709 $ 1,591,709   $ 1,486,512
Engineering Adhesives [Member]                                
Goodwill                         741,942 741,942   651,145
Construction Adhesives [Member]                                
Goodwill                         441,364 441,364   432,769
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Certain Assets of the Sanglier Group [Member]                                
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Holdback Amount | £         £ 2,100                      
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred       $ 16,660 £ 13,361                      
HS Butyl Limited [Member]                                
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred $ 23,180 £ 18,148                            
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Holdback Amount | £   £ 2,700                            
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill                         5,620 5,620    
Goodwill                         4,927 4,927    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets                         12,633 12,633    
ND Industries [Member]                                
Goodwill                         83,859 83,859    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets                         86 $ 86    
ND Industries [Member] | Technology [Member]                                
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year)                           15 years    
ND Industries [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]                                
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill                         111,400 $ 111,400    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year)                           13 years    
ND Industries [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]                                
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill                         9,300 $ 9,300    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year)                           10 years    
ND Industries [Member] | Engineering Adhesives [Member]                                
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred     $ 255,734                          
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Holdback Amount     1,446                          
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets     $ 89,825                          
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles                         4,800      
Goodwill, Measurement Period Adjustment                         (5,966)      
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Net Assets                         1,166      
Certain Assets of the Sanglier Group [Member] | Construction Adhesives [Member]                                
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill                         7,354 $ 7,354    
Goodwill                         3,038 3,038    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets                         $ 6,261 $ 6,261    
Adhezion [Member]                                
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred           $ 80,802                    
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Holdback Amount           780                    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill                             $ 38,500  
Goodwill                             37,589  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets                             4,713  
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High           15,000                    
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount           $ 25,717                    
Xchem [Member]                                
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred             $ 14,496                  
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Holdback Amount             $ 1,650                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill                             4,600  
Goodwill                             4,318  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets                             5,578  
Beardow Adams [Member]                                
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Holdback Amount | £                 £ 8,000              
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill                             35,425  
Goodwill                             28,148  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets                             37,312  
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount                             $ 3,561  
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross               $ 100,885 £ 80,738              
Aspen Research Corporation [Member]                                
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Holdback Amount                   $ 500            
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill                               4,900
Goodwill                               3,832
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets                               1,029
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross                   $ 9,761            
Lemtapes [Member]                                
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Holdback Amount | €                       € 850        
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill                               5,526
Goodwill                               3,028
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets                               $ 928
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross                     $ 9,482 € 8,922        
v3.24.3
Note 2 - Acquisitions - Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Goodwill $ 1,591,709 $ 1,486,512
ND Industries [Member]    
Current assets 17,461  
Property, plant and equipment 22,152  
Goodwill 83,859  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets 86  
Current liabilities (2,424)  
Total 255,734  
ND Industries [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill 111,400  
ND Industries [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill 9,300  
ND Industries [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill $ 13,900  
v3.24.3
Note 3 - Restructuring Actions (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Dec. 02, 2023
Restructuring Charges $ 4,751 $ 8,399 $ 11,389 $ 16,727 $ 24,587
Minimum [Member]          
Restructuring Charges     39,100    
Maximum [Member]          
Restructuring Charges     $ 50,100    
v3.24.3
Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Dec. 02, 2023
Expenses incurred $ 4,751 $ 8,399 $ 11,389 $ 16,727 $ 24,587
Cost of Sales [Member]          
Expenses incurred 2,119 3,322 6,313 8,407  
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]          
Expenses incurred $ 2,632 $ 5,077 $ 5,076 $ 8,320  
v3.24.3
Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Dec. 02, 2023
Balance     $ 11,723 $ 57 $ 57
Expenses incurred $ 4,751 $ 8,399 11,389 16,727 24,587
Non-cash charges     (3,553)   (1,822)
Cash payments     (12,470)   (9,836)
Foreign currency translation     (44)   (1,263)
Balance 7,045   7,045   11,723
Employee Related [Member]          
Balance     11,723 57 57
Expenses incurred     7,825   22,731
Non-cash charges     0   0
Cash payments     (12,459)   (9,802)
Foreign currency translation     (44)   (1,263)
Balance 7,045   7,045   11,723
Asset Related [Member]          
Balance     0 0 0
Expenses incurred     3,451   1,369
Non-cash charges     (3,451)   (1,369)
Cash payments     0   0
Foreign currency translation     0   0
Balance 0   0   0
Other Restructuring [Member]          
Balance     0 $ 0 0
Expenses incurred     113   487
Non-cash charges     (102)   (453)
Cash payments     (11)   (34)
Foreign currency translation     0   0
Balance $ 0   $ 0   $ 0
v3.24.3
Note 4 - Inventories - Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Raw materials $ 231,152 $ 206,140
Finished goods 277,877 235,900
Total inventories $ 509,029 $ 442,040
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Dec. 02, 2023
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 22,149 $ 20,820 $ 61,723 $ 58,633  
Indefinite Lived Trademarks and Trade Names $ 482   $ 482   $ 474
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Balance (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Balance $ 1,486,512
Acquisitions 93,187
Foreign currency translation effect 12,010
Balance 1,591,709
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member]  
Balance 402,598
Acquisitions 1,674
Foreign currency translation effect 4,131
Balance 408,403
Engineering Adhesives [Member]  
Balance 651,145
Acquisitions 83,859
Foreign currency translation effect 6,938
Balance 741,942
Construction Adhesives [Member]  
Balance 432,769
Acquisitions 7,654
Foreign currency translation effect 941
Balance $ 441,364
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Original cost $ 1,298,383 $ 1,200,628
Accumulated amortization (492,717) (471,962)
Net identifiable intangibles 805,666 728,666
Purchased Technology And Patents [Member]    
Original cost 146,315 144,763
Accumulated amortization (53,478) (59,631)
Net identifiable intangibles 92,837 85,132
Customer Relationships [Member]    
Original cost 1,073,123 986,470
Accumulated amortization (404,711) (382,220)
Net identifiable intangibles 668,412 604,250
Trade Names [Member]    
Original cost 68,851 58,484
Accumulated amortization (27,731) (23,099)
Net identifiable intangibles 41,120 35,385
Other Intangible Assets [Member]    
Original cost 10,094 10,911
Accumulated amortization (6,797) (7,012)
Net identifiable intangibles $ 3,297 $ 3,899
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
2024 $ 18,564
2025 88,100
2026 81,291
2027 77,938
2028 77,666
Thereafter $ 462,103
v3.24.3
Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Aug. 31, 2024
Mar. 04, 2024
Term Loan B [Member]    
Debt Instrument, Face Amount   $ 794
Term Loan B [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member]    
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate 7.32% 2.00%
Term Loan B [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate   0.50%
Term Loan B First Tranche [Member]    
Debt Instrument, Face Amount   $ 200
Amended Term Loan B [Member]    
Debt Instrument, Face Amount   $ 994
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Margin, Increase (Decrease)   0.25%
Amended Term Loan B [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member]    
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate   2.00%
Amended Term Loan B [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]    
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate   1.00%
v3.24.3
Note 7 - Components of Net Periodic Benefit related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
UNITED STATES        
Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (1,932) $ (3,095) $ (5,797) $ (9,285)
Foreign Plan [Member]        
Net periodic (benefit) cost 814 613 2,431 1,821
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES        
Service cost 0 0 0 0
Interest cost 3,464 3,475 10,391 10,426
Expected return on assets (6,555) (7,205) (19,666) (21,617)
Prior service cost 0 0 0 0
Actuarial loss 1,159 635 3,478 1,906
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]        
Service cost 350 422 1,046 1,255
Interest cost 1,575 1,454 4,705 4,300
Expected return on assets (1,643) (1,785) (4,908) (5,277)
Prior service cost 16 16 48 47
Actuarial loss 516 506 1,540 1,496
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]        
Service cost 0 0 0 0
Interest cost 291 301 875 903
Expected return on assets (2,727) (2,465) (8,182) (7,394)
Prior service cost 0 0 0 0
Actuarial loss 0 0 0 0
Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (2,436) $ (2,164) $ (7,307) $ (6,491)
v3.24.3
Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest $ 55,361 $ 37,627 $ 137,615 $ 99,916
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller and non-controlling interest, non-controlling interest (22) 23 32 71
Foreign currency translation¹, pretax 33,324 (8,710) (12,922) 14,070
Foreign currency translation¹ 33,324 (8,710) (12,922) 14,070
Foreign currency translation adjustment¹, non-controlling interest 31 (7) (10) (12)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², pretax 1,689 1,157 5,065 3,449
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment², tax (419) (294) (1,257) (877)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment² 1,270 863 3,808 2,572
Other comprehensive (loss) income, pretax (9,947) 7,377 (37,412) 23,382
Other comprehensive (loss) income, tax 10,566 (3,967) 5,967 (2,319)
Other comprehensive (loss) income 619 3,410 (31,445) 21,063
Other comprehensive (loss) income, non-controlling interest 31 (7) (10) (12)
Comprehensive income 55,980 41,037 106,170 120,979
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest 9 16 22 59
Other comprehensive (loss) income, non-controlling interest 31 (7) (10) (12)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]        
Cash flow hedge³, pretax (34,068) 21,086 (23,851) 19,557
Cash flow hedge³, tax 8,324 (5,188) 5,838 (4,812)
Derivatives, net of tax (25,744) 15,898 (18,013) 14,745
Net Investment Hedge [Member]        
Cash flow hedge³, pretax (10,892) (6,156) (5,704) (13,694)
Cash flow hedge³, tax 2,661 1,515 1,386 3,370
Derivatives, net of tax $ (8,231) $ (4,641) $ (4,318) $ (10,324)
v3.24.3
Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Jun. 01, 2024
Mar. 02, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Jun. 03, 2023
Mar. 04, 2023
Dec. 03, 2022
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest $ 1,841,721 $ 1,755,913 $ 1,792,114 $ 1,768,245 $ 1,727,126 $ 1,683,157 $ 1,634,127 $ 1,610,794
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]                
Before Reclassifications (259,649) (246,736)            
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]                
Before Reclassifications (259,615) (246,692)            
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]                
Before Reclassifications (34) (44)            
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]                
Before Reclassifications (123,661) (127,469)            
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]                
Before Reclassifications (123,661) (127,469)            
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]                
Before Reclassifications 0 0            
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]                
Before Reclassifications (13,541) 4,472            
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Net Investment Hedges [Member]                
Before Reclassifications (59,168) (54,850)            
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]                
Before Reclassifications (13,541) 4,472            
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member] | Net Investment Hedges [Member]                
Before Reclassifications (59,168) (54,850)            
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]                
Before Reclassifications 0 0            
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Net Investment Hedges [Member]                
Before Reclassifications 0 0            
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]                
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341) (18,341)            
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (474,360) (442,924)            
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]                
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects (18,341) (18,341)            
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (474,326) (442,880) $ (474,945) $ (458,789) $ (430,295) $ (433,705) $ (446,116) $ (451,357)
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]                
Reclassification of AOCI tax effects 0 0            
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest $ (34) $ (44)            
v3.24.3
Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]    
Before Reclassifications, tax $ 65,725 $ 66,982
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Before Reclassifications, tax 4,378 (1,460)
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Net Investment Hedges [Member]    
Before Reclassifications, tax $ 19,130  
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member] | Net Investment Hedges [Member]    
Before Reclassifications, tax   $ 17,744
v3.24.3
Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Dec. 02, 2023
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount $ 2,937 $ 6,243 $ 4,147 $ 9,130  
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Excluding Discrete Tax Benefit 29.30% 27.10% 28.70% 28.50%  
Unrecognized Tax Benefits $ 13,368   $ 13,368   $ 14,254
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued $ 6,622   $ 6,622   $ 6,310
v3.24.3
Note 10 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares) 517,442 1,025,337 957,127 1,164,870
v3.24.3
Note 10 - Earnings Per Share - Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Weighted-average common shares - basic (in shares) 54,975 54,394 54,874 54,279
Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans (in shares) 1,675 1,639 1,746 1,611
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares diluted (in shares) 56,650 56,033 56,620 55,890
v3.24.3
Note 11 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual)
€ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 02, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 02, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 01, 2024
USD ($)
Jul. 17, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 16, 2023
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2023
Jan. 12, 2023
USD ($)
Oct. 20, 2022
EUR (€)
Oct. 17, 2022
EUR (€)
Feb. 12, 2021
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net     $ 1,524 $ (798)                  
Public Notes [Member]                          
Debt Instrument, Face Amount         $ 300,000                
Interest Rate Swap [Member]                          
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item                   $ 400,000      
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate                 3.726% 3.6895%      
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value $ 3,168   3,168                    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax (34,068) $ 21,086 (23,851) $ 19,557                  
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member]                          
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item               $ 300,000          
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate               3.721%          
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value 2,905   2,905                    
Interest Rate Swap 3 [Member]                          
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item               $ 100,000          
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate               3.899%          
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value 1,404   1,404                    
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member]                          
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item                         $ 300,000
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value 31,059   31,059                    
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) 1 [Member]                          
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate                         3.28%
Interest Rate Swap Related to Public Notes [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]                          
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate             3.28%            
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]                          
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value 78,304   78,304                    
Derivative, Notional Amount | €                     € 300,000 € 307,173  
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                          
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax     $ 59,168                    
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]                          
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate             3.28%            
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Euro Short Term Rate (ESTR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]                          
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate           3.2195%              
Net Investment Hedges [Member]                          
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax $ 10,892                        
v3.24.3
Note 11 - Financial Instruments - Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - Interest Rate Swap [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Derivative instruments $ (34,068) $ 21,086 $ (23,851) $ 19,557
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]        
Derivative instruments $ (34,068) $ 21,086 $ (23,851) $ 19,557
v3.24.3
Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 02, 2024
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value   $ 2,019,615 $ 1,785,199
Tissue Seal, LLC [Member]      
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability   $ 500  
GSSI Sealants, Inc. [Member]      
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Financing Activities $ 870    
v3.24.3
Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Assets:    
Marketable securities $ 3,222 $ 19,314
Foreign exchange contract assets 5,610 13,501
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge assets   3,632
Liabilities:    
Foreign exchange contract liabilities 7,134 5,004
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities 7,477 63
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities 31,059 41,532
Net investment hedge liabilities 78,304 72,589
Contingent consideration liability 500 1,370
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Assets:    
Marketable securities 3,222 19,314
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge assets   0
Liabilities:    
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities 0 0
Net investment hedge liabilities 0 0
Contingent consideration liability 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Assets:    
Foreign exchange contract assets 5,610 13,501
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge assets   3,632
Liabilities:    
Foreign exchange contract liabilities 7,134 5,004
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge liabilities 7,477 63
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities 31,059 41,532
Net investment hedge liabilities 78,304 72,589
Contingent consideration liability 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Assets:    
Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedge assets   0
Liabilities:    
Interest rate swaps, fair value hedge liabilities 0
Net investment hedge liabilities 0 0
Contingent consideration liability $ 500 $ 1,370
v3.24.3
Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Contingent Consideration (Details) - Contingent Consideration Liability [Member]
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Balance $ 1,370
Contingent consideration payment (870)
Balance $ 500
v3.24.3
Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 02, 2023
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent $ 3,974 $ 5,034
Facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina [Member]    
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies $ 1,483 $ 2,301
v3.24.3
Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims (Details) - Asbestos Related Lawsuits and Claims [Member]
Pure in Thousands, $ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 36 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 02, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 02, 2023
USD ($)
Lawsuits and claims settled 9 6 18
Settlement amounts $ 1,208 $ 3,985 $ 4,581
Insurance payments received or expected to be received $ 844 $ 2,307 $ 2,629
v3.24.3
Note 14 - Share Repurchase Program (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 22, 2022
Aug. 31, 2024
Jun. 01, 2024
Mar. 02, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Jun. 03, 2023
Mar. 04, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value   $ 17,562 $ 15,600 $ 6,208 $ 9 $ 104 $ 2,448    
Common Stock [Member]                  
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value   225 200 80 (0) 2 36    
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]                  
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value   17,337 $ 15,400 $ 6,128 9 $ 102 $ 2,412    
The 2022 Share Repurchase Program [Member]                  
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount $ 300,000                
Share Repurchase Program, Period in Force (Year) 5 years                
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value   17,549     $ 0     $ 31,811 $ 0
The 2022 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Common Stock [Member]                  
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value   225           407  
The 2022 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]                  
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value   $ 17,324           $ 31,404  
v3.24.3
Note 15 - Segments (Details Textual)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Number of Reportable Segments 3
v3.24.3
Note 15 - Segments - Reportable Operating Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Revenue $ 917,927 $ 900,634 $ 2,645,452 $ 2,608,055
Operating income 104,341 91,319 271,813 241,735
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]        
Revenue 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 0
Operating income (10,849) [1] (20,202) [1] (35,198) (39,734)
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 389,854 402,388 1,150,658 1,190,402
Operating income 49,782 52,737 147,147 149,474
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 374,923 365,862 1,077,206 1,063,009
Operating income 52,865 52,931 139,522 129,806
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 153,150 132,384 417,588 354,644
Operating income 12,543 5,853 20,342 2,189
Total Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 917,927 900,634 2,645,452 2,608,055
Operating income $ 115,190 $ 111,521 $ 307,011 $ 281,469
[1] Consistent with our internal management reporting, Corporate Unallocated amounts in the tables above include charges that are not allocated to the Company’s reportable segments.
v3.24.3
Note 15 - Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Operating income $ 104,341 $ 91,319 $ 271,813 $ 241,735
Other income, net 2,148 1,555 7,282 4,764
Interest expense (35,288) (35,105) (99,504) (101,305)
Interest income 1,092 1,128 3,597 2,726
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments $ 72,293 $ 58,897 $ 183,188 $ 147,920
v3.24.3
Note 15 - Segments - Disaggregated Revenue Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Sep. 02, 2023
Revenue $ 917,927 $ 900,634 $ 2,645,452 $ 2,608,055
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]        
Revenue 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 0
Americas [Member] | Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]        
Revenue 502,412 475,572 1,432,869 1,391,830
EIMEA [Member] | Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]        
Revenue 255,089 259,674 747,716 748,524
Asia Pacific [Member] | Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]        
Revenue 160,426 165,388 464,867 467,701
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 389,854 402,388 1,150,658 1,190,402
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | Americas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 222,605 227,947 665,979 688,890
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | EIMEA [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 115,960 127,080 332,480 348,876
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 51,289 47,361 152,199 152,636
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 374,923 365,862 1,077,206 1,063,009
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Americas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 164,343 147,115 456,610 429,824
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | EIMEA [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 109,742 109,151 331,341 341,710
Engineering Adhesives [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 100,838 109,596 289,255 291,475
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 153,150 132,384 417,588 354,644
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Americas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 115,464 100,510 310,280 273,116
Construction Adhesives [Member] | EIMEA [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue 29,387 23,443 83,895 57,938
Construction Adhesives [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Revenue $ 8,299 $ 8,431 $ 23,413 $ 23,590
[1] Consistent with our internal management reporting, Corporate Unallocated amounts in the tables above include charges that are not allocated to the Company’s reportable segments.

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