# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000066740
**File Stem:** 0001308179-23-000289
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 9128
**Document Hash:** 288ef883b2f068e1996581e59e22d88b
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001308179-23-000289.hdr.sgml**: 20230322

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001308179-23-000289

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 10

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230322

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230322

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** 3M CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000066740
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 410417775
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-03285
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23753066

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3M CENTER
- **STREET 2:** BLDG. 220-13E-26A
- **CITY:** ST PAUL
- **STATE:** MN
- **ZIP:** 55144-1000
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6517331474

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3M CENTER
- **STREET 2:** BLDG. 220-13E-26A
- **CITY:** ST. PAUL
- **STATE:** MN
- **ZIP:** 55144-1000

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MINNESOTA MINING & MANUFACTURING CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

UNITED STATES<br>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the <br>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant

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| CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: |
| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ☐ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☑ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |

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**3M Company**

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)<br>(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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| PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY): | PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY): |
| ☑ | No fee required |
| ☐ | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials |
| ☐ | Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x1.jpg)<br>3M CENTER<br>BLDG. 220-9E-02<br>ST. PAUL, MN 55144-1000 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **3M COMPANY**<br> 2023 Annual Meeting<br> Vote by May 8, 2023 10:59 PM CDT. For shares held in a<br>Plan, vote by May 7, 2023 10:59 PM CDT.<br> ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x1.jpg)<br>3M CENTER<br>BLDG. 220-9E-02<br>ST. PAUL, MN 55144-1000 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **3M COMPANY**<br> 2023 Annual Meeting<br> Vote by May 8, 2023 10:59 PM CDT. For shares held in a<br>Plan, vote by May 7, 2023 10:59 PM CDT.<br> ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x1.jpg)<br>3M CENTER<br>BLDG. 220-9E-02<br>ST. PAUL, MN 55144-1000 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **3M COMPANY**<br> 2023 Annual Meeting<br> Vote by May 8, 2023 10:59 PM CDT. For shares held in a<br>Plan, vote by May 7, 2023 10:59 PM CDT.<br> ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D98747-P87251-Z84400 |  |

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You invested in 3M COMPANY and it's time to vote!<br>You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 9, 2023.**

Get informed before you vote<br>View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 25, 2023. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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| ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x3.jpg) | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** |
| ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x3.jpg) | Control # | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x4.jpg) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users**<br> Point your camera here and <br> vote without entering a<br> control number | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x5.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br> May 9, 2023<br> 8:30 A.M. CDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users**<br> Point your camera here and <br> vote without entering a<br> control number | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MMM2023 | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MMM2023 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax1x6.jpg) | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MMM2023 | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MMM2023 |
|  | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MMM2023 | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MMM2023 |

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\* Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. V1.1

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**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com**

**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT**

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board**<br>**Recommends** | **Board**<br>**Recommends** |
| 1. | To elect 10 members to the Board of Directors, each for a term of one year. |  |  |
|  | **Nominees:** |  |  |
|  | 1a. Thomas "Tony" K. Brown | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
|  | 1b. Anne H. Chow | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
|  | 1c. David B. Dillon | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
|  | 1d. Michael L. Eskew | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
|  | 1e. James R. Fitterling | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
|  | 1f. Amy E. Hood | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
|  | 1g. Suzan Kereere | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
|  | 1h. Gregory R. Page | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
|  | 1i. Pedro J. Pizarro | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
|  | 1j. Michael F. Roman | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 2. | To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 3M's independent registered public accounting firm. | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 3. | Advisory approval of executive compensation. | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 4. | Advisory approval on the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation. | ![](mmm4130681-defa14ax2x2.jpg) | **Year** |
| **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |  |  |
| **To leverage technology and to enable shareholder participation from any location, the 2023 Annual Meeting will be held exclusively online at the designated platform. To join the virtual-only Annual Meeting, you need to enter the 16-digit control number contained herein. At the virtual Annual Meeting, you or your proxyholder may participate, vote, type in your question, and examine a list of shareholders of record. If you wish to submit questions in advance of the online meeting, you may do so by using your 16-digit control number to access www.proxyvote.com.** | **To leverage technology and to enable shareholder participation from any location, the 2023 Annual Meeting will be held exclusively online at the designated platform. To join the virtual-only Annual Meeting, you need to enter the 16-digit control number contained herein. At the virtual Annual Meeting, you or your proxyholder may participate, vote, type in your question, and examine a list of shareholders of record. If you wish to submit questions in advance of the online meeting, you may do so by using your 16-digit control number to access www.proxyvote.com.** |  |  |

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