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3M CO 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 12, 2016)

Filed May 12, 2016For Securities:MMM

Summary

This 8-K filing from 3M Company reports on the approval of the 3M Company 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2016 Plan") by its stockholders on May 10, 2016. This plan, effective immediately upon approval, allows for the granting of various equity and cash-based awards, including stock options, restricted stock units, and performance bonuses, to employees and non-employee directors. The 2016 Plan authorizes the issuance of a significant number of shares and sets specific limits on annual awards per participant to ensure compliance with compensation regulations. It also outlines the administration of the plan by the Compensation Committee and details provisions for award adjustments, terminations, and corporate transactions. The plan has a term of ten years, expiring on May 10, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • 13M Company stockholders approved the 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2016 Plan") on May 10, 2016.
  • 2The 2016 Plan is effective immediately upon stockholder approval and has a term of ten years, expiring May 10, 2026.
  • 3The plan allows for a variety of award types, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance bonus awards.
  • 4Both employees and non-employee directors are eligible to receive awards under the 2016 Plan.
  • 5Specific annual award limits are established for individual participants, including limitations on shares and cash compensation, with a higher limit for participants commencing employment.
  • 6Non-employee directors have an annual compensation limit of $600,000 from awards and cash compensation.
  • 7The plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and includes provisions for amendments, termination, and treatment of awards in corporate transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that 3M Company's stockholders have approved the 3M Company 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan at the annual meeting held on May 10, 2016. The filing details the key provisions of this new incentive plan.

Employees and non-employee directors of 3M Company and its subsidiaries are eligible to receive awards under the 2016 Plan.

The 2016 Plan allows for the grant of various awards, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance bonus awards, performance shares, and other stock- or cash-based awards.

There are annual limits on awards. For participants other than non-employee directors, the maximum is 500,000 shares for options/stock appreciation rights and 500,000 shares for other performance-based awards, with a cash limit of $10 million for performance bonus awards. These limits can be doubled in the participant's first year of employment. For non-employee directors, the total compensation from awards and cash in a calendar year cannot exceed $600,000.