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3M CO 8-K Report (Apr 19, 2004)

Filed April 19, 2004For Securities:MMM

Summary

3M Company (MMM) filed an 8-K on April 19, 2004, to report its first-quarter 2004 sales and earnings results. This filing serves as a notification to investors about the company's financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. The press release detailing these results is furnished as an exhibit to this report, providing investors with timely information on the company's operational and financial condition during the period. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document for reporting, the attached press release contains the substantive financial data investors would be interested in. This includes key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and potentially segment performance. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on 3M's Q1 2004 performance and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided.

Key Highlights

  • 13M Company (MMM) reported its first-quarter 2004 sales and earnings results via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The report was filed on April 19, 2004, covering the period ended March 31, 2004.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed financial results is furnished as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This filing ensures timely disclosure of the company's financial performance to investors.
  • 5Investors are directed to the furnished press release for specific financial metrics and operational updates.
  • 6The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data but references the external press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report 3M Company's sales and earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004, and to furnish the related press release as an exhibit.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should refer to that document for detailed sales, earnings, and other financial information.

This 8-K filing itself is a procedural report. However, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) furnished with it may contain forward-looking statements. Investors should review the press release carefully for any such statements and associated risks.

The disclaimer means that the information in this Current Report (specifically the furnished press release) is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This limits the company's liability under that specific section, but the information is still publicly available and relevant for investment analysis.