3M Company, formerly known as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, was
incorporated in 1929 under the laws of the State of Delaware to continue
operations begun in 1902. The Board of Directors of Minnesota Mining and
Manufacturing Company approved changing the Company’s name to “3M Company”
effective April 8, 2002. The MMM ticker symbol remained the same. As used
herein, the term “3M” or “Company” includes 3M Company and its subsidiaries
unless the context indicates otherwise.

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The Company files annual reports, quarterly reports, proxy statements and other
documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). The public may read and copy any materials
that the Company files with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 450
Fifth Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549.  ... More..."http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/edgar_conv_html%2f2004%2f03%2f02%2f0000897101-04-000425.html#FIS_BUSINESS"