3M has slowly, methodically been cut in half over that time period. The company generated $1.7 billion in adjusted free cash flow in the fourth quarter. They are pulling back on inventory levels and decreasing their manufacturing proactively for the next few quarters. There could be just a shift in the business over time where they move their puzzle pieces around.

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