Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 26, 2022, 3M Company issued a press release reporting second-quarter 2022 financial results and updating its full-year 2022 outlook (attached hereunder as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference).

Item 8.01. Other Events


On July 26, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing its intent to
spin off its Health Care business, resulting in two standalone public companies,
in a transaction that is intended to be tax-free for the Company's stockholders
for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The press release is attached hereunder as
Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

Also on July 26, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing that its
wholly-owned subsidiary Aearo Technologies and certain of its related entities
(the "Aearo Entities") have voluntarily initiated chapter 11 proceedings under
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to address potential liabilities related to Dual-Ended
Combat Arms - Version 2 earplugs and mask/respirator products historically
manufactured and sold by the Aearo Entities. In consideration of the Aearo
Entities' agreement to indemnify the Company for such liabilities, the Company
has entered into a funding and indemnification agreement with the Aearo Entities
to fund a trust to resolve all claims determined to be entitled to compensation
and to support the Aearo Entities as they continue to operate during the chapter
11 proceedings, as set forth in the agreement. The press release is attached
hereunder as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits



(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number                                              Description
  99.1                         Press Release, dated as of July 26, 2022, of 3M Company (furnished
                             pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof)
  99.2                         Press Release, dated as of July 26, 2022, of

3M Company (filed pursuant


                             to Item 8.01 hereof)
  99.3                         Press Release, dated as of July 26, 2022, of

3M Company (filed pursuant


                             to Item 8.01 hereof)
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