3M (NYSE: MMM) investors back auditor choice and executive pay

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

3M Company reported the results of its shareholder votes, including the election of its board and key annual proposals. Each listed director nominee, such as David P. Bozeman and Thomas "Tony" K. Brown, received several hundred million votes in favor, with smaller numbers against or abstaining and 71,690,731 broker non-votes per nominee.

Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 3M’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 412,885,060 votes for, 21,557,112 against and 1,652,401 abstentions. Investors also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 342,396,161 votes for and 19,808,604 against, plus 2,199,077 abstentions and 71,690,731 broker non-votes.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

1 item

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Auditor ratification votes for: 412,885,060 votes Auditor ratification votes against: 21,557,112 votes Say-on-pay votes for: 342,396,161 votes +4 more

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Auditor ratification votes for 412,885,060 votes PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 21,557,112 votes PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026

Say-on-pay votes for 342,396,161 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 19,808,604 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation

Bozeman director votes for 360,627,598 votes Election of David P. Bozeman as director

Bozeman director votes against 2,972,290 votes Election of David P. Bozeman as director

Broker non-votes on say-on-pay 71,690,731 votes Executive compensation advisory proposal

Key Terms

independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-vote, advisory basis, compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, +1 more

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independent registered public accounting firm financial

"the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

broker non-vote financial

"FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | BROKER NON-VOTE 412,885,060 | 21,557,112 | 1,652,401 | N/A"

advisory basis financial

"The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers."

compensation of the Company’s named executive officers financial

"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers."

Common Stock, Par Value $.01 Per Share financial

"Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, Par Value $.01 Per Share"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

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 (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026

3M COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

File No. 1-3285

41-0417775

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota

55144-1000

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) (651) 733-1110

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, Par Value $.01 Per Share

MMM

New York Stock Exchange

MMM

NYSE Texas, Inc.

1.500% Notes due 2026

MMM26

New York Stock Exchange

1.750% Notes due 2030

MMM30

New York Stock Exchange

1.500% Notes due 2031

MMM31

New York Stock Exchange

Note: The common stock of the Registrant is also traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company     ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the exchange Act.                                                             ☐

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 12, 2026, 3M Company (the “Company) held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The final voting results and the votes used to determine the results for each item of business properly presented at the Annual Meeting are as follows:

Proposal No. 1 — The shareholders elected each of the ten nominees to the Board of Directors for a one-year term.

1a. David P. Bozeman			360,627,598			2,972,290			803,954			71,690,731
1b. Thomas "Tony" K. Brown			335,942,810			27,131,428			1,329,604			71,690,731
1c. William M. Brown			351,658,473			11,886,404			858,965			71,690,731
1d. Audrey Choi			357,096,040			6,155,323			1,152,479			71,690,731
1e. Anne H. Chow			352,959,808			10,659,401			784,633			71,690,731
1f. James R. Fitterling			360,480,532			3,110,642			812,668			71,690,731
1g. Suzan Kereere			359,969,791			3,662,055			771,996			71,690,731
1h. Neil G. Mitchill, Jr.			362,025,951			1,543,301			834,590			71,690,731
1i. Pedro J. Pizarro			356,663,688			6,549,843			1,190,311			71,690,731
1j. Thomas W. Sweet			356,469,590			7,088,910			845,342			71,690,731

Proposal No. 2 — The shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

FOR			AGAINST			ABSTAIN			BROKER NON-VOTE
412,885,060			21,557,112			1,652,401			N/A

Proposal No. 3 — The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

FOR			AGAINST			ABSTAIN			BROKER NON-VOTE
342,396,161			19,808,604			2,199,077			71,690,731

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 hereunto duly authorized.

			3M COMPANY
			By:			/s/ Kevin H. Rhodes
						Kevin H. Rhodes
						Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Affairs Officer and Secretary

Dated: May 13, 2026

FAQ

What did 3M (MMM) shareholders decide about the 2026 auditor?

Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 3M’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The vote was 412,885,060 in favor, 21,557,112 against and 1,652,401 abstentions, confirming PwC’s role for the upcoming fiscal year.

How did 3M (MMM) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of 3M’s named executive officers. The vote totaled 342,396,161 for, 19,808,604 against and 2,199,077 abstentions, with 71,690,731 broker non-votes, indicating overall support for the current pay program.

Were 3M (MMM) director nominees elected at the shareholder meeting?

Director nominees, including David P. Bozeman and Thomas "Tony" K. Brown, received hundreds of millions of votes in favor. Each nominee also had smaller against and abstain totals, plus 71,690,731 broker non-votes, resulting in their election to 3M’s board.

How many votes did David P. Bozeman receive in his 3M (MMM) director election?

David P. Bozeman received 360,627,598 votes in favor, 2,972,290 votes against and 803,954 abstentions, along with 71,690,731 broker non-votes. These results supported his election as a director of 3M Company.

What is a broker non-vote in 3M (MMM) shareholder results?

A broker non-vote occurs when a broker does not have authority to vote uninstructed shares on a particular proposal. In 3M’s director and say-on-pay votes, 71,690,731 shares were recorded as broker non-votes, reflecting shares present but not voted on those items.

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