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: March 26, 2003 (Date of earliest event reported) 3M COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) File No. 1-3285 (Commission File Number) Delaware 41-0417775 (State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 3M Center 55144-1000 St. Paul, Minnesota (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone, including area code: (651) 733-1110 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. Attached is a press release of 3M Company dated March 26, 2003. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION ---------- ----------- 99 Press Release dated March 26, 2003 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 thereunto duly authorized. 3M COMPANY By: /s/ Gregg M. Larson ------------------------------- Gregg M. Larson, Secretary Dated: March 26, 2003