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3M CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 18, 2005)

Filed July 18, 2005For Securities:MMM

Summary

This 8-K filing from 3M Company, dated July 18, 2005, primarily serves to report the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. The report indicates that a press release detailing these financial outcomes was issued on the same date. Investors should refer to this press release, furnished as Exhibit 99 to this filing, for specific details on operational performance and financial condition during the second quarter of 2005. The filing itself does not contain extensive narrative or specific financial figures but points to the accompanying press release as the source of detailed information. This is a standard procedure for companies to disseminate quarterly earnings information to the public and the SEC.

Key Highlights

  • 13M Company filed an 8-K report on July 18, 2005, reporting its second quarter financial results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release dated July 18, 2005, which contains the detailed financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005.
  • 3This report is furnished under Item 2.02, 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition'.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.
  • 5The filing serves as notification to the SEC and the public that earnings information has been released.
  • 6The information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, but rather furnished.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to 3M Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, through an accompanying press release.

The specific financial details are contained in the press release issued by 3M Company on July 18, 2005, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It serves as a notification that a press release with these results has been issued and points investors to that press release (Exhibit 99) for the specific figures and analysis.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means it is provided to the SEC for public disclosure but is generally not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinguishes it from information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC.