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Business Dispositions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 7 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 27, 2015 | Jun. 27, 2015 | Nov. 28, 2015 | Nov. 29, 2014 | Nov. 30, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Gain on disposal of assets |  |  | $ 12,132 | $ 0 | $ 0
J.L. Clark, Inc [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 100.00% | 100.00% |  |  |
Cash consideration for sale of disposal assets | $ 45,232 | $ 45,232 |  |  |
Consideration for sale of disposal assets | 47,848 | 47,848 |  |  |
Cash divested | 745 |  |  |  |
Post-closing adjustment | $ 1,871 | 1,871 |  |  |
Gain on disposal of assets |  |  | 12,131 |  |
Transaction-related costs |  |  | $ 3,187 |  |
Net sales |  | 40,909 |  | 75,949 |
Operating profit |  | $ 2,143 |  | $ 4,712 |

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