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The Flemish Government and 3M Belgium have announced a significant investment exceeding €571 million to address environmental concerns and support local communities in Flanders. This agreement resolves previous disputes over PFAS-related issues and includes commitments for priority remedial actions such as soil remediation and reduced PFAS emissions. Key financial allocations include €250 million for identified remedial actions and €100 million for government-determined PFAS-related initiatives. This collaboration aims to strengthen community relations and enhance transparency regarding 3M's operations.
3M (NYSE: MMM) has agreed to sell its rights to the Neoplast™ and Neobun™ brands and related assets in Thailand and select Southeast Asian countries to Selic Corp Public Company Limited. This strategic decision aims to focus on priority areas within 3M's Consumer Health & Safety Division. The sale, expected to close in Q4 2022, involves the manufacturing assets at the Ladlumkaew facility, which will cease operations affecting approximately 250 employees. The financial impact on 3M is reported to be immaterial.
On May 25, 2022, 3M announced that Malarkey Roofing Products has installed enough smog-reducing roofing materials to protect over 400,000 roofs, equivalent to the smog-fighting capability of more than 1 million trees. The 3M Smog-reducing Granules use a photocatalytic process to transform nitrogen oxides into a plant-usable form when exposed to UV light. This innovation aligns with sustainability efforts, as more than 40% of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air pollution. The granules integrate seamlessly into roofing shingles without altering performance or aesthetics.
3M (NYSE: MMM) announced its participation in Bernstein's 38th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on June 1, 2022. Mike Roman, the chairman and CEO, will speak at 9 a.m. EDT. The event will be webcast live, with a replay available on 3M's Investor Relations website.
This conference provides a platform for discussing strategic directions and investor insights, emphasizing 3M’s commitment to transparency and investor engagement.
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 10, 2022, 3M (NYSE:MMM) emphasized its strong performance in 2021 and ongoing customer focus amidst diverse challenges. CEO Mike Roman discussed the company's commitment to innovation, operational improvement, and sustainability goals for 2022. Key outcomes included the election of 11 directors, ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditors, and advisory approval of executive compensation. Notably, two shareholder proposals regarding environmental cost reporting and an audit related to China were not approved.
The 3M Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.49 per share, payable on June 12, 2022, to shareholders of record by May 20, 2022. This marks over 100 years of uninterrupted dividend payments by 3M, reflecting its commitment to return income to shareholders. As of March 31, 2022, there were 569,058,849 common shares outstanding and 64,941 shareholders of record.
3M Littmann announced that its CORE Digital Stethoscope received an honorable mention in the health category of the 2022 Fast Company World Changing Ideas awards. This smart stethoscope, available in 21 countries and launched in October 2020, enhances clinician capabilities with sound amplification, active noise cancellation, and advanced AI algorithms for heart disease detection. Kristi Barnett from 3M stated its aim is to improve heart disease screening, while Eko's CEO highlighted its impact on over a million patients annually.
3M's Scotch™ Brand announced that its Cushion Lock™ protective wrap has been named a finalist in the 2022 Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards in the consumer products category. This innovative packaging solution is made from 100% recycled paper, designed to replace traditional plastic bubble wrap, which occupies a $175 million market in the U.S. Cushion Lock expands up to 60 times its original volume, offering effective protection with less material. The product aligns with sustainability efforts by being easily recyclable and reducing plastic waste.
3M plans a significant expansion of its Valley, Nebraska plant, investing $58 million to add 80,000 square feet and create 50 new jobs. This expansion focuses on increasing production capacity for reusable respirators and PEL TOR™ hearing protection products, aiming to meet rising demand for personal protective equipment (PPE). The initiative aligns with the state’s ImagiNE Nebraska Program, fostering job growth and economic development. The plant has been crucial in supplying frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.