# Solventum's Spin-Out from 3M has Maximized Executive Compensation, Not Shareholder Value.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · GlobeNewswire*

## Key points

- Solventum's spin-out from 3M erased $13 billion in shareholder value versus analyst expectations.
- The CEO of Solventum received over $80 million in compensation in just over two years.
- Trian proposes divesting Solventum's Health Information Systems business as an immediate action.
- Trian urges Solventum to prioritize share repurchases and reduce overhead to enhance shareholder returns.

**Companies:** 3M, Solventum Corporation
**Countries:** United States

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