The Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of 52.5 cents per share for the third quarter of 2010, payable September 12, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 20, 2010. This cash dividend is the 376th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by 3M.
As of June 30, 2010, 3M had 713,134,328 common shares outstanding and 108,684 shareholders of record.
About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3m.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.
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