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3M (NYSE: MMM) HR chief exercises 984 RSUs, 449 shares withheld

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3M CO EVP & Chief HR Officer Zoe L. Dickson exercised 984 restricted stock units into the same number of 3M common shares on April 1, 2026. At a reference price of $145.25 per share, 449 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations, leaving her with 21,532.9346 directly held shares plus 300 shares held indirectly through a 401k/paesop trust. The restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and include dividend share equivalents accrued under 3M's Deferred Compensation Plan.

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Insider Dickson Zoe L
Role EVP & Chief HR Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 984 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 984 $145.25 $143K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 449 $145.25 $65K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 21,981.935 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 300 shares (Indirect, 401k/paesop Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes dividend share equivalents, accrued quarterly, pursuant to 3M's Deferred Compensation Plan. Restricted stock units convert into 3M common stock on a one-for-one basis. The final tranche of this restricted stock unit will vest on April 1, 2026.
RSUs exercised 984 shares Restricted stock units converted into common stock on April 1, 2026
Share price reference $145.25 per share Price used for common stock entries on April 1, 2026
Tax-withheld shares 449 shares Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations at $145.25 per share
Direct holdings after transaction 21,532.9346 shares Direct 3M common stock position following Form 4 transactions
Indirect 401k/paesop holdings 300 shares Indirect 3M common stock held via 401k/paesop trust
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into 3M common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Includes dividend share equivalents, accrued quarterly, pursuant to 3M's Deferred Compensation Plan."
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
401k/paesop Trust financial
"Common Stock ... indirect ... nature_of_ownership: "401k/paesop Trust""
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Dickson Zoe L

(Last)(First)(Middle)
3M CENTER

(Street)
ST. PAUL MINNESOTA 55144

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
3M CO [ MMM ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP & Chief HR Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/01/2026M984A$145.2521,981.9346D
Common Stock04/01/2026F449D$145.2521,532.9346(1)D
Common Stock300I401k/paesop Trust
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(2)04/01/2026M984 (3) (3)Common Stock984$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes dividend share equivalents, accrued quarterly, pursuant to 3M's Deferred Compensation Plan.
2. Restricted stock units convert into 3M common stock on a one-for-one basis.
3. The final tranche of this restricted stock unit will vest on April 1, 2026.
/s/ Patricia L. Meagher, attorney-in-fact for Zoe L. Dickson04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did 3M (MMM) executive Zoe L. Dickson report?

Zoe L. Dickson exercised 984 restricted stock units into 984 shares of 3M common stock. The transaction reflects routine equity compensation, with shares converting on a one-for-one basis and reflecting her role as EVP & Chief HR Officer at 3M.

How many 3M (MMM) shares were withheld for taxes in Zoe L. Dickson’s Form 4?

In the reported transaction, 449 shares of 3M common stock were withheld to cover tax liabilities at a price of $145.25 per share. This F-code disposition reflects tax withholding, not an open-market sale or discretionary divestment by the executive.

What are Zoe L. Dickson’s 3M (MMM) share holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After the transactions, Zoe L. Dickson directly holds 21,532.9346 shares of 3M common stock. She also has an additional 300 shares held indirectly through a 401k/paesop trust, reflecting part of her long-term equity and retirement-related holdings in the company.

How do 3M (MMM) restricted stock units convert for Zoe L. Dickson?

Her restricted stock units convert into 3M common stock on a one-for-one basis. The filing notes they also include dividend share equivalents, which accrue quarterly under 3M's Deferred Compensation Plan, enhancing the long-term value of these equity-based awards.

What does the tax-withholding code F mean in the 3M (MMM) Form 4 filing?

Code F indicates shares delivered or withheld to pay an exercise price or tax liability. In this case, 449 shares of 3M common stock were used to satisfy tax obligations tied to the restricted stock unit exercise, rather than being sold in the open market.

Does Zoe L. Dickson have indirect holdings of 3M (MMM) stock?

Yes. Besides her directly held shares, the filing shows 300 shares of 3M common stock held indirectly through a 401k/paesop trust. This reflects retirement-related ownership, separate from the directly held shares reported in the non-derivative holdings table.