How many acquisitions has 3M made so far?

3M has completed 61 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $1.34B.

Which countries does 3M usually acquire in?

3M has made acquisitions in 13 countries with the most activity in United States and United Kingdom.

In which year did 3M make the most acquisitions?

3M was most active in 2007, with 15 acquisitions completed in that year.

List of 61 Acquisitions by 3M (Jun 2026)

Q: Which is 3M's latest acquisition?

3M's most recent acquisition is Madison Fire & Rescue, a Manufacturer of fire and rescue equipment, tools, and safety solutions, acquired in March 2026 for $1.95B.

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3M has completed 61 acquisitions. Significant activity occurred in peak years such as 2007 with 15 acquisitions, 2008 with 10, and 2010 with 6. Acquisitions have spanned 13 countries, notably 40 in United States, 3 in United Kingdom, and 2 in France. Activity also covers 28 distinct sectors, with prominent involvement in Healthcare IT (6 acquisitions), Speech and Voice Recognition (2), and IT Services (1). For the current calendar year, 1 acquisition has been completed. The most recent acquisition was Madison Fire & Rescue on March, 2026. Founded in 2025 and based in Oak Brook, this company manufactures fire and rescue equipment, tools, and safety solutions. The acquisition was completed for $1.95B.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of 3M:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2026	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017	2
2016	1
2015	3
2014	1
2012	2
2011	5
2010	6
2009	1
2008	10
2007	15
2006	6
2005	1
2004	3
2002	1

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Recent acquisitions by 3M

3M's most recent acquisition - Madison Fire & Rescue is a Manufacturer of fire and rescue equipment, tools, and safety solutions, founded in 2025 and located in Oak Brook. 3M acquired it in March 2026 for a price of $*****.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by 3M sorted by the latest acquisition date:

Acquired on	Acquired Company	Acquisition Price	Facilitators	Stake Acquired	Acquisition Multiple
Mar 19, 2026	Madison Fire & Rescue	jzce	r{ls	85	992
May 02, 2019	Acelity	h{wz	zyoe	61	403
Dec 19, 2018	MModal	wazt	ubyv	37	574
Oct 04, 2017	Scott Safety	agtd	loqm	45	144
Sep 07, 2017	Elution Technologies	lgdb	okc{	83	935