SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 12, 2002
(Date of earliest event reported)
3M COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
File No. 1-3285
(Commission File Number)
Delaware 41-0417775
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
3M Center 55144-1000
St. Paul, Minnesota (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone, including area code:
(651) 733-1110
ITEM 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 12, 2002, each of the principal executive officer, W. James
McNerney, Jr., and principal financial officer, Patrick D. Campbell, of 3M
Company submitted sworn statements to the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to Commission Order No. 4-460. A copy of each of these statements is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.
ITEM 7. Exhibits.
99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings
99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
3M COMPANY
By: /s/ Gregg M. Larson
-------------------
Gregg M. Larson,
Secretary
Dated: August 12, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings
99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings