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Activist pressure pushes Eagan-based Solventum to divest billion-dollar business
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Solventum is a spinoff of 3M, a well-known company in the area.
A local business is undergoing significant changes due to activist pressure. Solventum, a company based in Eagan, is divesting a billion-dollar business. This move comes after activist investor Trian pushed for changes, including the divestiture.
Solventum is a spinoff of 3M, a well-known company in the area. Further details about the divestiture and its implications are available from the Star Tribune, which reported on the development.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: Star Tribune ·
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