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3M CO 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 5, 2017)

Filed May 5, 2017For Securities:MMM

Summary

This 8-K filing from 3M Company (MMM), filed on May 5, 2017, primarily serves to file exhibits related to a previously submitted Registration Statement on Form S-3 (file no. 333-216219). The key information pertains to a Tax Opinion from Christina Spence and her associated Consent, which are crucial for the effectiveness of the S-3 registration statement. Investors interested in the specifics of the S-3 filing should refer to the exhibits provided with this 8-K, as they contain important legal and financial opinions relevant to the securities offering outlined in the S-3. While this filing does not contain new financial results or significant operational updates, it's important for understanding the procedural aspects of 3M's capital-raising activities. The inclusion of the Tax Opinion and Consent by Christina Spence indicates a formal step in the process of registering securities for potential sale, as detailed in the February 24, 2017, S-3 filing. Investors should note that this 8-K is a supporting document and the core financial and business information would be found in the S-3 itself and other periodic filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of exhibits to a previously submitted Registration Statement on Form S-3 (file no. 333-216219).
  • 2Includes a Tax Opinion from Christina Spence (Exhibit 8.1).
  • 3Includes the Consent of Christina Spence, linked to the Tax Opinion (Exhibit 23.1).
  • 4The filing date is May 5, 2017; the event date is May 4, 2017.
  • 5No new financial data or operational updates are presented in this 8-K.
  • 6The report is a procedural filing supporting the S-3 registration statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally submit exhibits, specifically a Tax Opinion and its accompanying Consent from Christina Spence, to a previously filed Registration Statement on Form S-3 (file no. 333-216219). This is a procedural step supporting the company's ability to register securities.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain any new financial results, operational updates, or material business changes for 3M Company. It is purely an administrative filing related to legal and procedural documentation for a securities registration.

Christina Spence is identified as a tax advisor whose opinion and consent are required for the effectiveness of the Registration Statement on Form S-3. Her tax opinion provides assurance on certain tax aspects related to the securities being registered, and her consent allows her opinion to be included in the filing.

More detailed information about the securities being registered, as well as 3M's business and financial condition, can be found in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (file no. 333-216219) filed on February 24, 2017, and in 3M's other regular SEC filings such as their 10-K and 10-Q reports.