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Exhibit 2: 3M Coronavirus (COVID-19) Web Page, April 9, 2020 — 3M Company v. Performance Supply, Case 1:20-cv-02949, Doc. 9-2 (Filed 04/13/20)

Summary

Exhibit 2, Document 9-2 in Case 1:20-cv-02949-LAP, filed April 13, 2020, reproducing a 3M webpage printed April 9, 2020 under the heading Helping the world respond to COVID-19. Under a section on getting product to those who need it most, the page says that in the last seven days of March 2020, 3M sent 10 million N95 respirators to healthcare facilities across the U.S., and that 90% of N95 respirators in the US are designated for healthcare workers. It also describes a partnership with Ford Motor Company to increase production of 3M Powered Air Purifying Respirators and authorization from the Chinese government to import about 10 million masks. A further section covers combatting price-gouging, fraud and counterfeiting.

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Date
2020-04-13

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“Exhibit 2: 3M Coronavirus (COVID-19) Web Page, April 9, 2020 — 3M Company v. Performance Supply, Case 1:20-cv-02949, Doc. 9-2 (Filed 04/13/20).” Original at ecf.nysd.uscourts.gov, dated 2020-04-13. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/source-documents/2020-04-13-2019-coronavirus-covid-19-3m-protective-information/, SHA-256 6c516e2b5004d4c64278d913a4b8687b6ceebae6e16a4b793bdcd076930964d3.

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Case 1:20-cv-02949-LAP Document 9-2 Filed 04/13/20 Page 1 of 10

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Science.

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PRODUCTS FOR v PRODUCTS FOR > ABOUT US >
BUSINESS CONSUMERS

3M United States > Coronavirus

Helping the
world

respond to
COVID-19

3M is committed to doing everything we can to fight
COVID-19 and support healthcare workers globally

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all of us, and 3M is
working around-the-clock to help provide critical tools for the fight.
Our current focus: supporting healthcare and front-line workers
around the world by manufacturing products they need to help
protect their lives as they treat others.

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4/9/2020

Increasing
output of N95
respirators

Doubled our global
output rate to
nearly 100 million
respirators per
month; expect to
produce about 50
million respirators
per month in the
U.S. by June
2020.

Anticipate
doubling our global
capacity to almost
2 billion respirators
in the next 12
months.

We have not
increased the
prices we charge
for 3M respirators
in this crisis.

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Partnering
with others to
supply more

Working with
governments to
investigate
alternate
manufacturing
scenarios and
exploring
coalitions with
other companies to
increase capacity
further.

Partnering with
Ford Motor
Company to
increase
production of 3M
Powered Air
Purifying
Respirators.

Secured
authorization from
the Chinese
government to
import about 10
million masks to
the US from our
manufacturing
facility in China.

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Getting
product to
those who
need it most

In the last

seven days of
March 2020, we
sent 10 million N95
respirators to
healthcare facilities
across the U.S.

In the US, 90% of
our N95
respirators
designated for
healthcare
workers;
remainder for
critical industries
including: food,
energy and
pharmaceutical.

Maximizing
production of
other important
products, including
hand sanitizers and
disinfectants.

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Combatting
price-

gouging,
fraud and
counterfeiting

Working with law
enforcement, retail
partners and
others to identify
unethical, illegal
counterfeiters and
price-gougers
related to 3M’s
respirators,
remove them from
e-commerce
partner sites, and
refer them to the
appropriate law
enforcement
authorities.

Inviting those with
concerns of
potentially
fraudulent activity,
price gouging, or
counterfeit 3M
products to report
their concerns at
3M’s website so

we can take action.

WARNING: Fraud and Counterfeit Activity

https:/Awww.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/

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We have created a new 3M hotline for the U.S. and Canada that
end-users and purchasers of 3M products can call for information
on how to identify authentic 3M products and to ensure products
are from 3M authorized distributors.

1 (800) 426-8688
a Call the fraud hotline.

Report a concern

STATEMENT: Fraudulent Activity, Price Gouging, and Counterfeit
Products
(PDF, 1.6 MB)

3M recommends purchasing our products from a 3M authorized distributor or dealer
only. This offers the greatest assurance that you will receive authentic 3M product.

If you need help identifying 3M authorized distributors and dealers in your area, please
contact 3M Help Center or 1 (888) 364-3577 in the United States. In Canada, please
contact 3M Canada Customer Service at 1 (800) 364-3577.

Learn about critical 3M products and
access helpful resources

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Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)

Proper selection and use
are key to utilizing
respirators to help reduce
exposure to airborne
contaminants. Find
Technical Bulletins, How
to Videos, Fit Testing
Resources and more
information to help you
protect your employees
and yourself.

Learn more about personal
protective equipment

Commercial
Cleaning Solutions

Get information and
application tips on 3M
cleaning and disinfectant
products for use by facility
managers, building service
contractors and all who
clean public spaces.

Learn more about commercial
cleaning solutions

Supporting Health
Care Providers

Every day, health care
workers on the front lines
put themselves at risk to
ensure others are cared
for. 3M Medical offers
resources and information
to help protect providers
and patients, especially
during this challenging
time.

Learn more about health care
provider resources

Stay up to date with 3M's response to COVID-19

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/

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Putting healthcare workers first during the coronavirus outbreak

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March 31, 2020

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Stay up-to-date on the science of COVID-19

If you have questions about the virus and how to best protect yourself,
please consult the sources below for the most current guidelines and
recommended precautions.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 8/9
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World Health
CONTROL AND PREVENTION Organization

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Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization

Prevention Cc .
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during health care when novel

coronavirus (nCoV) infection is
¢ Interim Infection Prevention and suspected

Control Recommendations for
Patients with Suspected or
Confirmed Coronavirus Disease
2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare
Settings

e What You Need to Know

Contact Media Relations Contact Us

Media inquiries regarding 3M's
response to the coronavirus situation
should be referred to 3M Media
Relations.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 9/9

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