MMM DEF 14A DEF-14A Report May 14, 2024 | Alphaminr
3M CO

MMM DEF 14A Report ended May 14, 2024

3M CO
10-Ks and 10-Qs
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2024
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2024
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2023
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2023
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2023
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2023
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2022
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2022
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2022
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2022
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2021
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2021
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2021
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2020
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2020
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2020
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2019
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2019
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2019
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2019
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2018
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2018
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2018
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2018
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2017
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2017
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2017
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2016
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2016
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2016
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2015
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2015
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2015
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2015
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2014
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2014
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2014
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2014
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2013
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2013
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2013
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2013
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2012
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2012
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2012
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2011
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2011
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2011
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2010
10-Q
Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2010
10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2010
10-Q
Quarter ended March 31, 2010
10-K
Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2009
PROXIES
DEF 14A
Filed on March 27, 2024
DEF 14A
Filed on March 22, 2023
DEF 14A
Filed on March 23, 2022
DEF 14A
Filed on March 24, 2021
DEF 14A
Filed on March 25, 2020
DEF 14A
Filed on March 27, 2019
DEF 14A
Filed on March 21, 2018
DEF 14A
Filed on March 22, 2017
DEF 14A
Filed on March 23, 2016
DEF 14A
Filed on March 25, 2015
DEF 14A
Filed on March 26, 2014
DEF 14A
Filed on March 27, 2013
DEF 14A
Filed on March 21, 2012
DEF 14A
Filed on March 23, 2011
DEF 14A
Filed on March 24, 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
March 27, 2024Dear Shareholder:On behalf of the Board of Directors and our senior management team, we are pleased to invite you to attend 3Ms Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Central Daylight Time at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MMM2024. To leverage technology to enable shareholder participation from any location, the 2024 Annual Meeting will be held exclusively online.In 2023, the 3M team executed our plans and delivered on our commitment to exit the year stronger, leaner and more focused. We improved our operational performance, advanced the spin-off of our Health Care business, and reduced risk and uncertainty. We implemented the most significant restructuring in 3M history, aggressively cut management layers, simplified our supply chains and streamlined our global go-to-market models.Our actions supported strong underlying margins and robust cash flow. We continued investing in the business, while reducing net debt and returning $3.3 billion to you, our shareholders, through our dividend. Importantly, we continued to do what 3M does best: use material science to make a difference in the world.3M is well positioned to build on our progress in 2024. We will focus on further improving our operational performance, accelerating efforts to optimize our portfolio, and addressing legal matters. We will also continue to invest in high-growth markets where 3Ms unique capabilities can make a difference, including automotive electrification, climate technology, and industrial automation.As recently announced, we are excited about William Brown joining us as our next Chief Executive Officer, starting May 1, 2024, and building on our momentum and progress to move 3M forward. We are confident in our future, and our ability to deliver greater value for our customers, our shareholders, and all who have placed their trust in us. We sincerely hope you will join us at our virtual Annual Meeting. You will have a chance at the meeting to vote on the matters set forth in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement. There will also be time for your questions and comments. Shareholders who wish to submit questions in advance of the meeting may do so by using their 16-digit control number to access www.proxyvote.com.For information on how to attend the meeting, please read Participating in the virtual annual meeting on page 132 of the accompanying Proxy Statement.Your vote is important. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, please vote as soon as possible. You may vote your proxy on the Internet, by telephone, or if this Proxy Statement was mailed to you, by completing and mailing the enclosed traditional proxy card. Please review the instructions on the proxy card or the electronic proxy material delivery notice regarding each of these voting options.Thank you for your ongoing support of 3M.Record dateYou are entitled to vote if you were a shareholder of record at the close of business on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.Adjournments and postponementsAny action on the items of business described above may be considered at the Annual Meeting at the time and on the date specified above or at any time and date to which the Annual Meeting may be properly adjourned or postponed.Annual reportOur 2023 Annual Report, which is not part of the proxy soliciting materials, is enclosed if the proxy materials were mailed to you. The Annual Report is accessible on the Internet by visiting www.proxyvote.com, if you have received the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, or previously consented to the electronic delivery of proxy materials.By order of the Board of Directors,Michael M. DaiVice President, Associate General Counsel and Secretary3M Company3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55144Attending the virtual Annual MeetingTo leverage technology to enable shareholder participation from any location, the 2024 Annual Meeting will be held exclusively online.To be admitted to the Annual Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MMM2024, you need to enter the 16-digit control number on your proxy card, voting instruction form, or Notice of Internet Availability you previously received. See additional instructions on page 132.We have worked to offer the same participation opportunities as were provided at the in-person portion of our past meetings. At the virtual Annual Meeting, you or your proxy holder may participate, vote and examine a list of shareholders of record entitled to vote at the meeting by accessing www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MMM2024. If you wish to submit questions in advance of the virtual meeting, you may do so by using your 16-digit control number to access www.proxyvote.com. During the virtual meeting, you may type in your questions on the meeting website as well. See additional instructions on page 133.A letter to our shareholdersNotice of 2024 annual meeting of shareholdersProxy highlightsCorporate governance at 3MElect the 12 director nominees identified in this Proxy StatementNominees for directorBoard membership criteriaDirector nominees diversity of skills and experienceDiversityBoard self-evaluation processDirector nomination processIdentification, evaluation, and selection of nomineesShareholder nominations shareholder recommendationsShareholder nominations advance notice bylawShareholder nominations universal proxy rulesShareholder nominations proxy accessDirector orientation and continuing educationDirector independenceCorporate governance practices and policiesCorporate governance highlightsCorporate governance guidelinesCommunication with directors3Ms codes of conductPublic policy engagementRelated person transaction policy and proceduresPolicy on adoption of a rights planKey areas of Board oversightBoards role in strategyBoards role in risk oversightBoards role in management succession planning and human capital management