Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 01, 2013
Dec. 01, 2012
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 190,539 $ 185,496
Restricted cash 219 566
Accounts receivable, less allowance for losses of $9,715 and $9,554, respectively 205,183 214,474
Inventories 224,951 211,251
Deferred income taxes 25,806 34,693
Income taxes receivable 155 0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 10,313 8,114
Total current assets 657,166 654,594
Plant assets, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $324,196 and $315,018, respectively 199,052 195,101
Assets held for sale 0 2,000
Goodwill 240,928 241,924
Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization 92,479 95,681
Other noncurrent assets 14,811 16,202
Total assets 1,204,436 1,205,502
Current liabilities:    
Current portion of long-term debt 213 201
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 141,692 172,262
Income taxes payable 0 2,428
Total current liabilities 141,905 174,891
Long-term debt, less current portion 16,441 16,391
Long-term pension and postretirement healthcare benefits liabilities 47,608 50,680
Deferred income taxes 50,759 51,385
Other long-term liabilities 6,079 8,571
Total liabilities 262,792 301,918
Contingencies      
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 1,786 1,754
Shareholders' equity:    
Capital stock 49,709 49,653
Capital in excess of par value 238 0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (53,948) (51,708)
Retained earnings 942,732 902,899
Total CLARCOR Inc. equity 938,731 900,844
Noncontrolling interests 1,127 986
Total shareholders' equity 939,858 901,830
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,204,436 $ 1,205,502