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Note 10 - Post-employment Benefit Obligations - Non-current Portion of Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Nov. 29, 2025 | Nov. 30, 2024
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Post employment benefit obligations | $ 11,379 | $ 10,882
Defined Benefit Plans [Member] |  |
Post employment benefit obligations | 6,175 | 6,125
Defined Benefit Plans [Member] | Supplemental Plan [Member] |  |
Post employment benefit obligations | 4,917 | 4,845
Defined Benefit Plans [Member] | LTC Awards [Member] |  |
Post employment benefit obligations | 1,258 | 1,280
Deferred Compensation Plans [Member] |  |
Post employment benefit obligations | 5,204 | 4,757
Deferred Compensation Plans [Member] | Management Savings Plan [member] |  |
Post employment benefit obligations | 3,968 | 3,486
Deferred Compensation Plans [Member] | Unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] |  |
Post employment benefit obligations | $ 1,236 | $ 1,271

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