UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant      

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX:
☐   Preliminary Proxy Statement
☐ Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
☐ Definitive Proxy Statement
☑   Definitive Additional Materials
☐ Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12

3M Company

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX):
☑   No fee required.
☐ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
5) Total fee paid:
☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials:
☐ Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the form or schedule and the date of its filing.
1) Amount previously paid:
2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
3) Filing Party:
4) Date Filed:

 

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 12, 2020.

 

 

3M COMPANY

 

 

 

 

3M CENTER
BLDG. 220-9E-02
ST. PAUL, MN 55144-1000

 

Meeting Information*

 

Meeting Type:           Annual Meeting

For holders as of:     March 17, 2020

Date:   May 12, 2020      Time:   8:30 a.m. CDT

Location:

Archer Hotel

3121 Palm Way

Austin, TX 78758

 

TO ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING: RSVP AND PRINT YOUR ADMISSION TICKET AT WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM

Questions? Contact us at 1-800-364-3577

 

*We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. In the event it is not possible or advisable to hold our Annual Meeting in person, we will publicly announce, as soon as practicable before the meeting, a determination to hold the meeting solely by means of remote communication online. In that event, you or your proxyholder could participate, vote and examine the list of shareholders of record by accessing a designated website using your 16-digit control number. Please monitor our investor relations website at https://investors.3m.com for updated information.

 

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in 3M Company.

 

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

 

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.


 

 

Before You Vote

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT    ANNUAL REPORT

 

How to View Online:

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below.

 

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

  1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com
  2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639
  3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com

 

*    If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  (located on the following page) in the subject line.

 

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 28, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

How To Vote

SCAN TO

VIEW MATERIALS & VOTE
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smart phone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  available and follow the instructions. Your voting must be completed by 10:59 p.m. CDT on May 11, 2020 (or by 10:59 p.m. CDT on May 10, 2020 for participants in 3M’s Voluntary Investment Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan and the 3M Savings Plan). When you go online, you can help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future mailings.

Vote By Phone: Instructions to vote by phone will be included with printed and/or online proxy materials.

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

Vote In Person: If you are a shareholder of record, you may grant your proxy to 3M or vote in person at the meeting by requesting a ballot. To attend the meeting, register and print your admission ticket in advance at www.proxyvote.com.


 

 

Voting Items

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 1, 2 and 3:
   
1. To elect eleven members to the Board of Directors, each for a term of one year.
     
  Nominees:
     
  1a. Thomas “Tony” K. Brown
     
  1b. Pamela J. Craig
     
  1c. David B. Dillon
     
  1d. Michael L. Eskew
     
  1e. Herbert L. Henkel
     
  1f. Amy E. Hood
     
  1g. Muhtar Kent
     
  1h. Dambisa F. Moyo
     
  1i. Gregory R. Page
     
  1j. Michael F. Roman
     
  1k. Patricia A. Woertz

 

2. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 3M’s independent registered public accounting firm.
   
3. Advisory approval of executive compensation.
   
The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST proposal 4:
  
4. Shareholder proposal on setting target amounts for CEO compensation.
   
   
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.