3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced a quarterly dividend of 36 cents ($0.36) per share, payable Sept. 12, to shareholders of record on Aug. 20. This is the 352nd consecutive quarterly dividend on 3M stock.
As of June 30, the company had 782,703,301 common shares outstanding and 126,311 shareholders of record.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect current views and estimates of 3M's management of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors including: (1) worldwide economic conditions; (2) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (3) the timing and acceptance of new product offerings; (4) the availability and cost of purchased components and materials, (5) 3M's ability to successfully manage acquisitions and strategic alliances, (6) 3M's ability to implement its corporate initiatives effectively, and (7) legal proceedings. Changes in such assumptions or factors, including without limitation the outcome of and information derived from pending U.S. Congressional action concerning asbestos-related litigation, could produce significantly different results.
About 3M -- A Global, Diversified Technology Company
Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 67,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com.
Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M.
3M, MinneapolisInvestor Contacts:Mark Colin, 651-733-8206orBruce Jermeland, 651-733-1807orMedia Contact:John Cornwell, 651-733-7698
