The Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of 48 cents per share for the second quarter of 2007, payable June 12, 2007, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2007. This cash dividend is the 363rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid by 3M.

As of March 31, 2007, 3M had 720,204,691 common shares outstanding and 124,103 shareholders of record.

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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 around the world, the people of 3M 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.

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