Should I use the financial data in this 8-K for my investment decisions?

No, investors should not rely on the financial data presented in this 8-K for investment decisions. The filing explicitly states that the XBRL data is unaudited and not the official public filing. Investors should continue to refer to the original Form 10-Q filed on October 27, 2006.

What does XBRL mean and why is 3M providing data in this format?

XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a global standard for exchanging business information. 3M is providing data in this format as part of a test to explore and adopt new technologies for financial reporting, making data more easily accessible and usable.

What specific financial statements are included in this filing?

This filing includes XBRL versions of 3M's Consolidated Statement of Income (for three-month and nine-month periods ended Sept 30, 2006 and 2005), Consolidated Balance Sheet (as of Sept 30, 2006 and Dec 31, 2005), and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2006 and 2005).

MMM 8-K SEC Disclosure — Nov 15, 2006

Q: What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide 3M's Q3 2006 financial statements in XBRL format for testing purposes and to familiarize users with the technology. It is not an update on the company's financial performance or business operations.

Summary

This 8-K filing from 3M Company, dated November 15, 2006, primarily serves as a notification and a vehicle for providing financial data in a new format. The company is furnishing XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) formatted versions of its financial statements from the September 30, 2006, Form 10-Q. These include the Consolidated Statement of Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the relevant periods. It is crucial for investors to note that this filing is for testing purposes and to familiarize users with XBRL technology. The provided XBRL data is explicitly stated as unaudited and not the official public filing. Investors should continue to rely on the originally filed Form 10-Q for making any investment decisions, as the information in this 8-K is not subject to the same liabilities and regulations as official filings.

Key Highlights

13M is providing XBRL formatted financial statements from its Q3 2006 Form 10-Q.
2The furnished financial statements include income, balance sheet, and cash flow data.
3This filing is for testing purposes related to XBRL technology adoption.
4The XBRL financial data is unaudited and should not be considered official.
5Investors are advised to rely on the originally filed Form 10-Q, not this 8-K, for investment decisions.
6The information in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes.

3M CO 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 15, 2006)

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