3M Results Presentation Deck
Taking action to efficiently and equitably resolve claims
Background
Actions Taken
Benefits to
Stakeholders
2022 Q2 Earnings - July 26, 2022. All rights reserved.
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3M acquired Aearo Technologies in 2008 and since then it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary
Claims largely relate to previous generation Combat Arms Earplugs manufactured by
Aearo Technologies
Approximately 115,000 filed claims, and an additional 120,000 claims on administrative docket,
as of June 30, 2022
Aearo Technologies entities have elected to use well-established chapter 11 procedures to resolve all
claims determined to be entitled to compensation
3M has committed $1B to fund a trust, based on the analysis of an experienced estimator of claims in
chapter 11
3M has also committed an additional $240M to fund projected case related expenses
3M will provide additional funding if required under the terms of the agreement
Focuses on achieving an efficient and equitable resolution
Reduces uncertainty and increases clarity for all stakeholders
Reduces cost and time of litigating thousands of cases
3M
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