Who owns 3M?

• The Vanguard Group, Inc. - 7.92%

• SSgA Funds Management, Inc. - 5.73%

• BlackRock Fund Advisors - 5.07%

• Charles Schwab Investment Management - 1.99%

• Geode Capital Management LLC - 1.96%

Over a century ago, 3M was founded as a small-scale mining company in Northern Minnesota. It was originally named Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. The original company went through many failures before growing into the imposing stature it has today.

Scientific, technical, and marketing innovations within 3M propelled the company's success over the years. 3M has been a constant name on the Fortune 500 list. And today, over 60,000 3M products are used in people's homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, and many other industries.

3M has corporate operations in 70 countries and generates sales in 200 countries. It is a company that has stayed committed to developing technology and products that enhance companies, homes, and everyday life.