Summary
On October 18, 2004, 3M Company (MMM) filed an 8-K report to announce its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2004. This filing primarily served to furnish a press release detailing the company's sales and earnings for the quarter. Investors should note that this report is informational and the contents are not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs stakeholders to a press release (Exhibit 99) which would contain the detailed sales and earnings performance for the third quarter of 2004. Investors would need to refer to that accompanying press release to understand the operational and financial outcomes of 3M during that period. This filing is a standard procedural step to make public the quarterly financial performance.
Key Highlights
- 13M Company filed an 8-K on October 18, 2004, reporting its third-quarter 2004 financial results.
- 2The report furnished a press release detailing sales and earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2004.
- 3This filing is a standard disclosure mechanism for significant corporate events, such as quarterly earnings announcements.
- 4The information provided is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5Investors need to consult the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99) for specific sales and earnings figures.
- 6The filing indicates the company's jurisdiction of incorporation is Delaware.