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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 3, 2024
3M COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
File No. 1-3285
41-0417775
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
55144-1000
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) (651) 733-1110
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $.01 Per Share
MMM
New York Stock Exchange
MMM
Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.
1.500% Notes due 2026
MMM26
New York Stock Exchange
1.750% Notes due 2030
MMM30
New York Stock Exchange
1.500% Notes due 2031
MMM31
New York Stock Exchange
Note: The common stock of the Registrant is also traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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.                                                             ☐



Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

As reported in 3M Company’s press release dated July 10, 2024, Monish Patolawala, President and Chief Financial Officer, has announced his intention to resign from 3M Company, effective July 31, 2024. Mr. Patolawala will remain in his current role at 3M through July 31, 2024 to help ensure a smooth transition.

The Company has initiated a CFO succession process and will provide updates as appropriate.


Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the press release dated July 10, 2024, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit NumberDescription
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE
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.
3M COMPANY
By:
/s/ Michael M. Dai
Michael M. Dai
Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Secretary
Dated: July 10, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

3M Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

Monish Patolawala to leave 3M on July 31, 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)— July 10, 2024 3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today the resignation of Monish Patolawala, President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 31, 2024, to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Patolawala will stay on through July 31, 2024, to ensure an orderly transition.

“On behalf of all 3Mers, I thank Monish for his leadership and contributions to 3M over the past four years," said William Brown, 3M Chief Executive Officer. “We wish him continued success in his future endeavors.”

“It has been a privilege to work as part of 3M’s leadership team and I am proud of our accomplishments,” said Mr. Patolawala. “3M is well positioned for success and this is the right time for me to transition to a new opportunity.”

3M has initiated a CFO succession process and will provide updates as appropriate.

About 3M
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas, and science to reimagine what's possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we're working to improve lives and make what's next at 3M.com/news.

Media Contact:

Investor Contact:
Bruce Jermeland
(651) 733-1807
or
Diane Farrow
(612) 202-2449
or
Eric Herron
(651) 233-0043

Media Contact:
Sean Lynch
Slynch2@mmm.com


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