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3M CO 8-K Report (May 11, 2001)

Filed May 11, 2001For Securities:MMM

Summary

3M Company (MMM) filed a Current Report (8-K) on May 11, 2001, primarily to disclose the filing of a Pricing Supplement related to an offering of debt securities due 2003. This supplement, dated May 9, 2001, was filed in conjunction with a Prospectus dated January 12, 2001, and a Prospectus Supplement dated May 3, 2001, all under a Registration Statement filed in October 2000. The report also includes legal opinions and consents from 3M's Assistant General Counsel, Gregg M. Larson, as exhibits. For investors, this filing indicates that 3M is actively managing its debt structure and accessing capital markets, as evidenced by the debt offering. While the specific terms of the debt issuance (like interest rate or principal amount) are not detailed in this particular 8-K, the filing serves as a procedural update regarding the completion of pricing for these securities. Investors interested in 3M's financing activities and debt profile should review the referenced Prospectus and Prospectus Supplement for more detailed information.

Key Highlights

  • 13M Company filed an 8-K on May 11, 2001, reporting on debt securities.
  • 2The filing includes a Pricing Supplement, dated May 9, 2001, for debt securities due 2003.
  • 3This pricing supplement is related to an earlier Prospectus (Jan 12, 2001) and Prospectus Supplement (May 3, 2001).
  • 4The debt offering is being conducted under a Registration Statement filed on Form S-3 in October 2000.
  • 5The report includes legal opinions and consents from 3M's Assistant General Counsel as exhibits.
  • 6This filing serves as a procedural update on the pricing of 3M's debt securities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report the filing of a Pricing Supplement related to 3M's offering of debt securities due in 2003. It also includes legal opinions and consents from company counsel.

The Pricing Supplement signifies that 3M has finalized the terms, such as interest rate and price, for its debt securities offering due in 2003. It's a key step in the issuance process.

More detailed information about the debt offering can be found in the Prospectus dated January 12, 2001, and the Prospectus Supplement dated May 3, 2001, which are referenced in this filing. The underlying Registration Statement (No. 333-48922) also provides context.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not disclose new financial performance information. Its focus is on the procedural aspects of a debt securities offering, including legal documentation.