---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000066740-23-000105"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "MMM"
cik: "0000066740"
company_name: "3M CO"
filed_at: "2023-11-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T23:00:31.134138+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# 3M clarifies share-issuance mechanics for Combat Arms Earplugs settlement

## Summary
- Shares may be issued under Section 3(a)(10) exemption after fairness hearing in MDL Court.
- Cash from any share sales segregated and paid only to MDL Court claimants with advance notice.
- Other eligible claimants paid solely from the cash portion of settlement consideration.
- No changes to master settlement agreements, timing, amount, or composition of total consideration.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000066740-23-000105
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: MMM
- cik: 0000066740
- company_name: 3M CO
- filed_at: 2023-11-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000006674023000105/0000066740-23-000105-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000006674023000105/mmm-20230829.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000066740-23-000105.txt

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