3M (MMM) 10-Q 30 Oct 09 2009 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Consolidated Statement of Incom

Consolidated Statement of Income (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009	3 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2008	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2008
Consolidated Statement of Income
Net sales	$6,193	$6,558	$17,001	$19,760
Operating expenses
Cost of sales	3,171	3,432	8,920	10,278
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,209	1,269	3,642	3,938
Research, development and related expenses	335	344	967	1,058
(Gain)/loss from sale of businesses				23
Total operating expenses	4,715	5,045	13,529	15,297
Operating income	1,478	1,513	3,472	4,463
Interest expense and income
Interest expense	55	52	165	158
Interest income	(8)	(28)	(26)	(76)
Total interest expense (income)	47	24	139	82
Income before income taxes	1,431	1,489	3,333	4,381
Provision for income taxes	460	479	1,040	1,402
Net income including noncontrolling interest	971	1,010	2,293	2,979
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	14	19	35	55
Net income attributable to 3M	$957	$991	$2,258	$2,924
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	702.8	695.5	697.7	701.3
Earnings per share attributable to 3M common shareholders - basic (in dollars per share)	1.36	1.43	3.24	4.17
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	710.8	703.1	702.3	710.7
Earnings per share attributable to 3M common shareholders - diluted (in dollars per share)	1.35	1.41	3.21	4.11
Cash dividends paid per 3M common share (in dollars per share)	0.51	0.5	1.53	1.5

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)
In Millions	Sep. 30, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,239	$1,849
Marketable securities - current	697	373
Accounts receivable - net	3,638	3,195
Inventories
Finished goods	1,248	1,505
Work in process	830	851
Raw materials and supplies	557	657
Total inventories	2,635	3,013
Other current assets	987	1,168
Total current assets	11,196	9,598
Marketable securities - non-current	519	352
Investments	106	111
Property, plant and equipment	19,451	18,812
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(12,528)	(11,926)
Property, plant and equipment - net	6,923	6,886
Goodwill	5,861	5,753
Intangible assets - net	1,392	1,398
Prepaid pension benefits	41	36
Other assets	1,595	1,659
Total assets	27,633	25,793
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	921	1,552
Accounts payable	1,404	1,301
Accrued payroll	685	644
Accrued income taxes	540	350
Other current liabilities	2,216	1,992
Total current liabilities	5,766	5,839
Long-term debt	5,204	5,166
Pension and postretirement benefits	2,058	2,847
Other liabilities	1,686	1,637
Total liabilities	14,714	15,489
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Common stock par value, $.01 par value, 944,033,056 shares issued	9	9
Additional paid-in capital	3,089	3,006
Retained earnings	23,252	22,227
Treasury stock, at cost; 236,074,788 shares at Sept. 30, 2009; 250,489,769 shares at Dec. 31, 2008	(10,622)	(11,676)
Unearned compensation		(40)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,368)	(3,646)
Total 3M Company shareholders' equity	12,360	9,880
Noncontrolling interest	559	424
Total equity	12,919	10,304
Total liabilities and equity	$27,633	$25,793

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $)
	Sep. 30, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	0.01	0.01
Common stock, shares issued	944,033,056	944,033,056
Treasury stock, shares	236,074,788	250,489,769

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2008
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$2,293	$2,979
Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interest to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	859	846
Company pension and postretirement contributions	(285)	(342)
Company pension and postretirement expense	162	77
Stock-based compensation expense	176	164
(Gain)/loss from sale of businesses		23
Deferred income taxes	194	58
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(4)	(21)
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	(311)	(369)
Inventories	469	(179)
Accounts payable	60	(36)
Accrued income taxes	205	(98)
Product and other insurance receivables and claims	22	130
Other - net	57	176
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,897	3,408
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E)	(629)	(1,008)
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets	62	80
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(67)	(834)
Purchases of marketable securities and investments	(1,314)	(2,091)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities and investments	532	1,239
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	339	517
Proceeds from sale of businesses	7	88
Other investing	(6)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,076)	(2,009)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Change in short-term debt - net	(545)	1,562
Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	(89)	(930)
Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days)		862
Purchases of treasury stock	(10)	(1,597)
Reissuances of treasury stock	291	257
Dividends paid to stockholders	(1,070)	(1,052)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest		(23)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	4	21
Other - net	2	(3)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,417)	(903)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(14)	(152)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,390	344
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,849	1,896
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$3,239	$2,240

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 1. Significant Accounting Policies	NOTE 1. Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. These adjustments consist of normal, recurring items. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The interim consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by the requirements for Quarterly Reports on Form10-Q. Certain amounts presented for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. As discussed later in Note 1, effective January1, 2009, 3M adopted two new accounting standards related to noncontrolling interests in consolidated financial statements and the accounting for convertible debt instruments that maybe settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement). Both of these new accounting standards required retrospective application. In addition, 3M reclassified balance sheet amounts related to life insurance policies from investments to other assets; reclassified current and non-current balance sheet amounts related to income taxes between deferred income taxes and accrued income taxes; and reclassified amounts between unearned compensation and additional paid-in-capital, both of which are within stockholders equity. As described in 3Ms Current Report on Form8-K filed May13, 2009 (which updated 3Ms 2008 Annual Report on Form10-K) and 3Ms Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the period ended March31, 2009, during the first quarter of 2009 the Company reorganized its business segments and as discussed above, also reclassified certain amounts presented for prior periods to conform to the current year presentation. This Quarterly Report on Form10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Companys consolidated financial statements and notes included in its Current Report on Form8-K filed May13, 2009. 3M has evaluated subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued, which was October30, 2009, the date of 3Ms Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the period ended September30, 2009. Foreign Currency Translation As previously disclosed by the Company in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in 3Ms Current Report on Form8-K dated May13, 2009 (which updated 3Ms 2008 Annual Report on Form10-K), 3M generally considers local currencies as the functional currencies outside the United States. The Company has a subsidiary in Venezuela with operating income representing less than 1.5 percent of 3Ms consolidated operating income for both 2008 and the nine-month period ended September30, 2009. Under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 830, Foreign Currency Matters, the reporting currency of a foreign entitys parent is assumed to be that entitys functional currency when the economic environment of a foreign entity is highly inflationary. Generally, an economy is considered highly inflationary when its cumulative inflation is approxi

Acquisitions

Acquisitions
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 2. Acquisitions	NOTE 2. Acquisitions During the nine months ended September30, 2009, 3M completed four business combinations. The purchase price paid for these business combinations (net of cash acquired) and certain acquisition costs and contingent consideration paid for pre-2009 business combinations during the nine months ended September30, 2009 aggregated to $67 million. (1)In January2009, 3M (Safety, Security and Protection Services Business) purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Alltech Solutions, a provider of water pipe rehabilitation services based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. (2)In February2009, 3M (Industrial and Transportation Business) purchased the assets of Compac Corp.s pressure sensitive adhesive tape business, a global leader in providing custom solutions in coating, laminating and converting flexible substrates headquartered in Hackettstown, N.J. (3)In April2009, 3M (Industrial and Transportation Business) purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Meguiars International, UK, a distributor of Meguiars Inc. products in the United Kingdom based in Daventry, United Kingdom. (4)In July2009, 3M (Consumer and Office Business) purchased the ACE branded (and related brands) elastic bandage and supports product lines and thermometer product line, which are sold broadly through consumer channels in North America. Purchased identifiable intangible assets related to the four acquisitions which closed in the first nine months of 2009 totaled $28 million. This included $20 million of identifiable intangible assets that will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted-average life of 8 years (lives ranging from 3 to 12 years) and $8 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets related to the well-recognized ACE brand. Acquired identifiable intangible assets for which significant assumed renewals or extensions of underlying arrangements impacted the determination of their useful lives were not material. Pro forma information related to the above acquisitions is not included because the impact on the Companys consolidated results of operations is not considered to be material. In addition to business combinations, 3M periodically acquires certain tangible and/or intangible assets and purchases interests in certain enterprises that do not otherwise qualify for accounting as business combinations. These transactions are largely reflected as additional asset purchase and investment activity.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets	NOTE 3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Purchased goodwill related to the four acquisitions which closed in the first nine months of 2009 totaled $15 million, $9 million of which is deductible for tax purposes. The acquisition activity in the following table also includes the impacts of adjustments to the preliminary allocation of purchase price and certain acquisition costs and contingent consideration for pre-2009 acquisitions, which reduced goodwill by $48 million. The amounts in the Translation and other column in the following table primarily relate to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The goodwill balance by business segment as of December31, 2008 and September30, 2009, follow: Goodwill (Millions) Dec.31, 2008 Balance Acquisition activity Translation andother Sept. 30, 2009 Balance Industrial and Transportation $ 1,692 $ (5 ) $ 62 $ 1,749 Health Care 988 5 23 1,016 Consumer and Office 155 10 (13 ) 152 Safety, Security and Protection Services 1,202 6 66 1,274 Display and Graphics 1,042 (48 ) (4 ) 990 Electro and Communications 674 (1 ) 7 680 Total Company $ 5,753 $ (33 ) $ 141 $ 5,861 Accounting standards require that goodwill be tested for impairment annually and between annual tests in certain circumstances such as a change in reporting units or the testing of recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit. At 3M, reporting units generally correspond to a division. As discussed in Note 13, 3M made certain changes to its business segments effective in the first quarter of 2009, which resulted in no material changes to the goodwill balances by business segment. For those changes that resulted in reporting unit changes, the Company applied the relative fair value method to determine the impact to reporting units. During the first quarter of 2009, the Company completed its assessment of any potential goodwill impairment for reporting units impacted by this new structure and determined that no impairment existed. As discussed in Note 10, in June2009, 3M tested the long lived assets grouping associated with the UK passport production activity of 3Ms Security Systems Division for recoverability. This circumstance required the Company to also test goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit (Security Systems Division) level. 3M completed its assessment of potential goodwill impairment for this reporting unit and determined that no goodwill impairment existed as of June30, 2009. Acquired Intangible Assets For the nine months ended September30, 2009, intangible assets (excluding goodwill) acquired through business combinations increased balances by $93 million, of which approximately $65 million related to adjustments to preliminary allocations of purchase price on pre-2009 acquisitions. Balances are also impacted by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The carrying amount and accumulated amortization of acquired intangible assets as

Restructuring Actions and Exit

Restructuring Actions and Exit Activities
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 4. Restructuring Actions and Exit Activities	NOTE 4. Restructuring Actions and Exit Activities Restructuring actions and exit activities generally include significant actions involving employee-related severance charges, contract termination costs, and impairment of assets associated with such actions. Employee-related severance charges are largely based upon distributed employment policies and substantive severance plans and are reflected in the quarter in which management approves the associated actions. Severance amounts for which affected employees were required to render service in order to receive benefits at their termination dates were measured at the date such benefits were communicated to the applicable employees and recognized as expense over the employees remaining service periods. Contract termination and other charges primarily reflect costs to terminate a contract before the end of its term (measured at fair value at the time the Company provided notice to the counterparty) or costs that will continue to be incurred under the contract for its remaining term without economic benefit to the Company. Asset impairment charges related to intangible assets and property, plant and equipment reflect the excess of the assets carrying values over their fair values. The following provides information concerning the Companys first-nine months of 2009 restructuring actions and fourth-quarter 2008 restructuring actions. 2008 and 2009 Restructuring Actions: During the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first nine months of 2009, management approved and committed to undertake certain restructuring actions. Due to the rapid decline in global business activity in the fourth quarter of 2008 and into the first three quarters of 2009, 3M aggressively reduced its cost structure and rationalized several facilities, including manufacturing, technical and office facilities. These actions included all geographies, with particular attention in the developed areas of the world that have and are experiencing large declines in business activity, and included the following: During the fourth quarter of 2008, 3M announced the elimination of more than 2,400 positions. Of these employment reductions, about 31 percent were in the United States, 29 percent in Europe, 24 percent in Latin America and Canada, and 16 percent in the Asia Pacific area. These restructuring actions resulted in a fourth-quarter 2008 pre-tax charge of $229 million, with $186 million for employee-related items/benefits and other, and $43 million related to fixed asset impairments. The preceding charges were recorded in cost of sales ($84 million), selling, general and administrative expenses ($135 million), and research, development and related expenses ($10 million). Cash payments in 2008 related to this restructuring were not material. Refer to 3Ms Current Report on Form8-K filed May13, 2009, Note 4, for additional information on these 2008 restructuring actions. During the first quarter of 2009, 3M announced the elimination of approximately 1,200 positions. Of these employment reductions, about 43 percent were in the United States, 36 percent in Latin America, 16 percent in Europe and 5 percent in

Supplemental Equity and Compreh

Supplemental Equity and Comprehensive Income Information
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 5. Supplemental Equity and Comprehensive Income Information	NOTE 5. Supplemental Equity and Comprehensive Income Information Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 3M Company and Subsidiaries Three months ended September30, 2009 3M Company Shareholders (Millions) Total Common Stock and Additional Paid-inCapital RetainedEarnings TreasuryStock Unearned Compensation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(Loss) Non- controllingInterest Balance at June30, 2009 $ 11,221 $ 3,142 $ 22,707 $ (11,341 ) $ (22 ) $ (3,683 ) $ 418 Net income including noncontrolling interest 971 957 14 Cumulative translation adjustment 328 303 25 Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment 48 43 5 Debt and equity securities - unrealizedgain (loss) 3 3 Cash flow hedging instruments - unrealized gain (loss) (24 ) (24 ) Total comprehensive income 1,326 Dividends paid (361 ) (361 ) Transfer to noncontrolling interest (87 ) (10 ) 97 Amortization of unearned compensation 22 22 Stock-based compensation, net of taximpacts 43 43 Reacquired stock (4 ) (4 ) Issuances pursuant to stock option andbenefit plans 672 (51 ) 723 Balance at September30, 2009 $ 12,919 $ 3,098 $ 23,252 $ (10,622 ) $ $ (3,368 ) $ 559 3M Company and Subsidiaries Nine months ended September30, 2009 3M Company Shareholders (Millions) Total Common Stock and Additional Paid-inCapital RetainedEarnings TreasuryStock Unearned Compensation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(Loss) Non- controllingInterest Balance at December31, 2008 $ 10,304 $ 3,015 $ 22,227 $ (11,676 ) $ (40 ) $ (3,646 ) $ 424 Net income including noncontrolling interest 2,293 2,258 35 Cumulative translation adjustment 336 338 (2 ) Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment 48 43 5 Debt and equity securities - unrealizedgain (loss) 8 8 Cash flow hedging instruments - unrealized gain (loss) (101 ) (101 ) Total comprehensive income 2,584 Dividends paid (1,070 ) (1,070 ) Transfer to noncontrolling interest (87 ) (10 ) 97 Amortization of unearned compensation 40 40 Stock-based compensation, net of tax impacts 170 170 Reacquired stock (9 ) (9 ) Issuances pursuant to stock option and benefit plans 900 (163 ) 1,063 Balance at September30, 2009 $ 12,919 $ 3,098 $ 23,252 $ (10,622 ) $ $ (3,368 ) $ 559 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 3M Company and Subsidiaries Three months ended Septem

Income Taxes

Income Taxes
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 6. Income Taxes	NOTE 6. Income Taxes The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2002. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) completed its examination of the Companys U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2002 through 2004 in the first quarter of 2008. The outcome of the 2002 through 2004 audit cycle impacted the 2001 tax year, which was settled in the second quarter of 2008. Currently, the Company is under examination by the IRS for its U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2005 through 2009. It is anticipated that the IRS will complete its examination of the Company for 2005 through 2007 in the fourth quarter of 2009, for 2008 by the end of the first quarter of 2010, and for 2009 by the end of the first quarter of 2011. As of September30, 2009, the IRS has not proposed any significant adjustments to the Companys tax positions for which the Company is not adequately reserved. 3M anticipates changes to the Companys uncertain tax positions due to the closing of the various audit years mentioned. Currently, the Company is not able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will increase or decrease during the next 12 months as a result of the ongoing IRS audits. Payments relating to any proposed assessments arising from the 2005 through 2009 audits may not be made until a final agreement is reached between the Company and the IRS on such assessments or upon a final resolution resulting from the administrative appeals process or judicial action. In addition to the U.S. federal examination, there is also limited audit activity in several U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate as of September30, 2009 and December31, 2008, respectively, are $463 million and $334 million. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. The Company recognized in the consolidated statement of income on a gross basis approximately $13 million and $6 million of expense for the three months ended September30, 2009 and September30, 2008, respectively, and approximately $19 million and $4 million of expense for the nine months ended September30, 2009 and September30, 2008, respectively. At September30, 2009 and December31, 2008, accrued interest and penalties in the consolidated balance sheet on a gross basis were $65 million and $47 million, respectively. Included in these interest and penalty amounts are interest and penalties related to tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Because of the impact of deferred tax accounting, other than interest and penalties, the disallowance of the shorter deductibility period would not affect the annual effective tax rate but would accelerate the payment of cash to the taxing authority to

Marketable Securities

Marketable Securities
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 7. Marketable Securities	NOTE 7. Marketable Securities The Company invests in agency securities, corporate securities, asset-backed securities, treasury securities and other securities. The following is a summary of amounts recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet for marketable securities (current and non-current). Sept. 30, Dec.31, (Millions) 2009 2008 Agency securities $ 310 $ 180 Corporate securities 139 145 Asset-backed securities: Automobile loans related 144 24 Credit cards related 19 Other 29 11 Asset-backed securities total 192 35 Other securities 56 13 Current marketable securities $ 697 $ 373 Agency securities $ 82 $ 200 Corporate securities 97 62 Treasury securities 114 12 Asset-backed securities: Automobile loans related 157 25 Credit cards related 50 40 Other 13 11 Asset-backed securities total 220 76 Auction rate and other securities 6 2 Non-current marketable securities $ 519 $ 352 Total marketable securities $ 1,216 $ 725 Classification of marketable securities as current or non-current is dependent upon managements intended holding period, the securitys maturity date and liquidity considerations based on market conditions. If management intends to hold the securities for longer than one year as of the balance sheet date, they are classified as non-current. At September30, 2009, gross unrealized losses totaled approximately $19 million (pre-tax), while gross unrealized gains totaled approximately $4 million (pre-tax). At December31, 2008, gross unrealized losses totaled approximately $30 million (pre-tax), while gross unrealized gains were not material. Gross unrealized losses related to auction rate securities totaled $11 million and $16 million (pre-tax) as of September30, 2009 and December31, 2008, respectively. Gross realized gains and losses on sales or maturities of marketable securities for the first nine months of 2009 and 2008 were not material. Cost of securities sold or reclassified use the first in, first out (FIFO) method. Since these marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale securities, changes in fair value will flow through other comprehensive income, with amounts reclassified out of other comprehensive income into earnings upon sale or other-than-temporary impairment. 3M has a diversified marketable securities portfolio of $1.216 billion as of September30, 2009. Within this portfolio, current and long-term asset-backed securities (estimated fair value of $412 million) are primarily comprised of interests in automobile loans and credit cards. At September30, 2009, the asset-backed securities credit ratings were AAA or A-1+, with the following exceptions: three securities rated AA with a total fair value of $23 million, one security rated A with a fair value of less than $1 million, and one security rated BBB with a fair value of less than $1 million. Historically, 3Ms mar

Pension and Postretirement Bene

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 8. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans	NOTE 8. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Components of net periodic benefit cost and other supplemental information for the three and nine months ended September30, 2009 and 2008 follows: Benefit Plan Information ThreemonthsendedSeptember30, QualifiedandNon-qualified PensionBenefits Postretirement UnitedStates International Benefits (Millions) 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 Service cost $ 45 $ 48 $ 23 $ 31 $ 12 $ 14 Interest cost 154 149 56 65 24 24 Expected return on plan assets (226 ) (222 ) (62 ) (80 ) (23 ) (26 ) Amortization of transition (asset) obligation 1 1 Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) 4 4 (2 ) (20 ) (25 ) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 25 14 11 10 17 16 Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) $ 2 $ (7 ) $ 27 $ 27 $ 10 $ 3 Settlements, curtailments and special terminationbenefits 1 2 13 Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) after settlements,curtailments and special terminationbenefits $ 3 $ (5 ) $ 40 $ 27 $ 10 $ 3 NinemonthsendedSeptember30, QualifiedandNon-qualified PensionBenefits Postretirement UnitedStates International Benefits (Millions) 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 Service cost $ 137 $ 144 $ 71 $ 93 $ 38 $ 40 Interest cost 464 447 167 197 72 75 Expected return on plan assets (679 ) (666 ) (185 ) (240 ) (69 ) (78 ) Amortization of transition (asset) obligation 2 3 Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) 12 12 (4 ) (2 ) (60 ) (71 ) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 74 42 32 30 50 48 Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) $ 8 $ (21 ) $ 83 $ 81 $ 31 $ 14 Settlements, curtailments and special terminationbenefits 26 3 14 Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) after settlements,curtailments and special terminationbenefits $ 34 $ (18 ) $ 97 $ 81 $ 31 $ 14 For the nine months ended September30, 2009, contributions totaling $824 million were made to the Companys U.S. and international pension plans and $61 million to its postretirement plans. Of the $824 million, $600 million was contributed in the third quarter of 2009 to the U.S. defined benefit pension plan in shares of the Companys common stock, which is considered a non-cash financing activity. During the last quarter of 2009, the Company expects to contribute approximately $300 million to $500 million in cash to its pension and postretirement plans, of which

Derivatives

Derivatives
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 9. Derivatives	NOTE 9. Derivatives The Company uses interest rate swaps, currency swaps, commodity price swaps, and forward and option contracts to manage risks generally associated with foreign exchange rate, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations. The information that follows explains the various types of derivatives and financial instruments used by 3M, how and why 3M uses such instruments, how such instruments are accounted for, and how such instruments impact 3Ms financial position and performance. Additional information with respect to the impacts on other comprehensive income of nonderivative hedging and derivative instruments is included in Note 5. Additional information with respect to the fair value of derivative instruments is included in Note 10. References to information regarding derivatives and/or hedging instruments associated with the Companys long-term debt are also made in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in 3Ms Current Report on Form8-K filed May13, 2009. Types of Derivatives/Hedging Instruments and Inclusion in Income/Other Comprehensive Income Cash Flow Hedges: For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. Cash Flow Hedging - Foreign Currency Forward and Option Contracts: The Company enters into foreign exchange forward and option contracts to hedge against the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash flows denominated in foreign currencies and certain intercompany financing transactions. These transactions are designated as cash flow hedges. The settlement or extension of these derivatives will result in reclassifications (from accumulated other comprehensive income) to earnings in the period during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. Generally, 3M dedesignates these cash flow hedge relationships in advance of the occurrence of the forecasted transaction. The portion of gains or losses on the derivative instrument previously accumulated in other comprehensive income for dedesignated hedges remains in accumulated other comprehensive income until the forecasted transaction occurs. Changes in the value of derivative instruments after dedesignation are recorded in earnings and are included in the Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments section below. Hedge ineffectiveness and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing recognized in income on cash flow hedges were not material for the three and nine month periods ended September30, 2009 and 2008. The maximum length of time over which 3M hedges its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for a majority of the forecasted transactions is 12 months and, accordingly, at September30, 2009, the majority of the Companys open foreign exchange forward and option contracts had maturitie

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 10. Fair Value Measurements	NOTE 10. Fair Value Measurements As discussed in Note 1, 3M adopted the new fair value measurements standard, codified in ASC 820, prospectively effective January1, 2008, with respect to fair value measurements of (a)nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the Companys financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually) and (b)all financial assets and liabilities. 3M adopted the remaining aspects of the fair value measurement standard relative to nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value, but are recognized and disclosed at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, prospectively effective January1, 2009. Under the new standard, fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. The standard also establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Companys assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based upon the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis: As described in Note 1, at 3M, effective January1, 2008, fair value measurement under ASC 820 principally applied to financial asset and liabilities such as available-for-sale marketable securities, available-for-sale investments (included as part of investments in the Consolidated Balance Sheet) and certain derivative instruments. Derivatives include cash flow hedges, interest rate swaps and most net investment hedges. These items were previously and will continue to be marked-to-market at each reporting period; however, the definition of fair value used for these mark-to-markets is now applied using ASC 820. The information in the following paragraphs and tables primarily addresses matters relative to these financial assets and liabilities. The information incorporates guidance relating to determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that asset is not

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 11. Commitments and Contingencies	NOTE 11. Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings: The Company and some of its subsidiaries are involved in numerous claims and lawsuits, principally in the United States, and regulatory proceedings worldwide. These include various products liability (involving products that the Company now or formerly manufactured and sold), intellectual property, and commercial claims and lawsuits, including those brought under the antitrust laws, and environmental proceedings. The following sections first describe the significant legal proceedings in which the Company is involved, and then describe the liabilities and associated insurance receivables the Company has accrued relating to its significant legal proceedings. Unless otherwise stated, the Company is vigorously defending all such litigation. Additional information can be found in Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies in the Companys Current Report on Form8-K filed May13, 2009, including information about the Companys process for establishing and disclosing accruals and insurance receivables. Shareholder Derivative Litigation As previously reported, in July2007, a shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against the Company as nominal defendant and against each then current member of the Board of Directors and the officers named in the Summary Compensation Table of the 2007 Proxy Statement. The suit alleges that the Companys 2007 Proxy Statement contained false and misleading statements concerning the tax deductibility of compensation payable under the Executive Annual Incentive Plan (Plan) and the standards for determining the amounts payable under the Plan. The lawsuit seeks a declaration voiding shareholder approval of the Plan, termination of the Plan, voiding the elections of directors, equitable accounting, and awarding costs, including attorneys fees. In May2008, the Company and the individual defendants agreed to settle the litigation without admitting any liability or wrongdoing of any kind. The settlement agreement, which is subject to court approval, calls for the Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of Directors to adopt a resolution formally stating its interpretation of certain aspects of the Plan, and the Company to file a Current Report on Form8-K to the same effect, and to pay up to $600,000 in attorneys fees to the plaintiffs counsel. On December30, 2008, the Court issued an order preliminarily approving the settlement agreement. As a result, the Company notified all stockholders of the proposed settlement and its terms and their right to object to the terms of the settlement. On June5, 2009, the Court issued an order approving the settlement. French Competition Council Investigation On December4, 2008, the Companys subsidiary in France received a Statement of Objections from the French Competition Council alleging an abuse of a dominant position regarding the supply of retro-reflective films for vertical signing applications in France and of participation in a concerted practice with the major French manufacturers of vertical signs. The Statement of Objections is an intermedi

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 12. Stock-Based Compensation	NOTE 12. Stock-Based Compensation In 2009, 3M changed its annual stock option and restricted stock unit grant date to more closely align the award with the timing of the Companys performance review process. In 2009 and forward, under the annual grant, 3M will grant shares in Februaryinstead of Mayas in previous years. Accounting rulesrequire recognition of expense under a non-substantive vesting period approach, requiring compensation expense recognition when an employee is eligible to retire. 3M employees in the United States are eligible to retire at age 55 and after having completed five years of service. Approximately 25 percent of the stock-based compensation award expense dollars are for this retiree-eligible population. Therefore, in 2009 the retiree-eligible impact shifted stock-based compensation expense to the first quarter, whereas in 2008 and prior this impact was recognized in the second quarter (because of the Maygrant date). The income tax benefits shown in the following table can fluctuate by period due to the amount of Incentive Stock Options (ISO) exercised since the Company receives the ISO tax benefit upon exercise. The Company last granted ISO in 2002. Amounts recognized in the financial statements with respect to stock-based compensation programs, which include stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and the General Employees Stock Purchase Plan (GESPP), are as follows: Threemonthsended Nine months ended September30, September30, (Millions,exceptpershareamounts) 2009 2008 2009 2008 Cost of sales $ 8 $ 9 $ 32 $ 35 Selling, general and administrative expenses 29 26 115 99 Research, development and related expenses 7 7 29 30 Operating Income (Loss) $ (44 ) $ (42 ) $ (176 ) $ (164 ) Income tax benefits $ 13 $ 9 $ 56 $ 60 Net Income (Loss) attributable to 3M $ (31 ) $ (33 ) $ (120 ) $ (104 ) Earnings per share impact attributable to 3M common shareholders- diluted $ (0.04 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.17 ) $ (0.15 ) In May2008, shareholders approved 35 million shares for issuance under the 3M 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which replaced and succeeded the 2005 Management Stock Ownership Program (MSOP), the 3M Performance Unit Plan, and the 1992 Directors Stock Ownership Program. Shares under this plan may be issued in the form of Incentive Stock Options, Nonqualified Stock Options, Progressive Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Other Stock Awards, and Performance Units and Performance Shares. Awards denominated in shares of common stock other than options and Stock Appreciation Rights, per the 2008 Plan, will be counted against the 35 million share limit as 3.38 shares for every one share covered by such award. The remaining total shares available for grant under the 2008 Long Term Incentive Plan Program are 15,508,542 as of Sep

Business Segments

Business Segments
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financials
NOTE 13. Business Segments	NOTE 13. Business Segments Effective in the first quarter of 2009, 3M made certain changes to its business segments in its continuing effort to drive growth by aligning businesses around markets and customers. The most significant of these changes are summarized as follows: Certain 3M window films, such as 3M Scotchtint Window Film for buildings and 3M Ultra Safety and Security Window Film for property and personal protection during destructive weather conditions, were previously part of the Building and Commercial Services Division within the Safety, Security and Protection Services business segment. These window films were transferred to the newly created Renewable Energy Division, which is part of the Industrial and Transportation business segment. The Renewable Energy Division consists of current 3M solar energy creation and management products and solutions, as well as products focused on the renewable energy markets. Renewable Energys portfolio includes various 3M products for solar energy production and solar energy management (such as window films) and also includes responsibility for wind, geothermal and biofuel oriented products. The preceding product moves resulted in an increase in net sales for total year 2008 of $152 million for Industrial and Transportation, which was offset by a corresponding decrease in net sales for Safety, Security and Protection Services. 3M acquired Aearo Holding Corp., the parent company of Aearo Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as Aearo), in April2008. Aearo manufactures and sells personal protection and energy absorbing products through the Industrial retail channels and certain safety products through the Consumer retail channels. The consumer retail portion of Aearos business manufactures and markets personal safety products (including head, eye, face and hearing products, reflective vests, protective coveralls, and first aid kits) to the do-it-yourself consumer retail markets. The do-it-yourself retail market portion of 3Ms Aearo business (previously in the Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division within the Safety, Security and Protection Services business segment) was transferred to the Construction and Home Improvement Division within the Consumer and Office business segment. The preceding product moves resulted in an increase in net sales for total year 2008 of $49 million for Consumer and Office, which was offset by a corresponding decrease in net sales for Safety, Security and Protection Services. Also, during the first quarter of 2009, 3M changed its segment reporting measures to include dual credit to business segments for certain U.S. sales and related operating income. Management now evaluates each of its six operating business segments based on net sales and operating income performance, including dual credit U.S. reporting. This change was made to further incentivize U.S. sales growth. As a result, 3M now provides additional (dual) credit to those business segments selling products in the U.S. to an external customer when that segment is not the primary seller of the product. For example, certain respirators are primarily sold by the Occupation

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Billions, except Share data	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009	Jun. 30, 2008
Document and Entity Information
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Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
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Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
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Entity Public Float		48.6