: 3M to name its health care spinoff ‘Solventum’

3M Co. MMM said Thursday the name of the health care company it plans to spin off will be Solventum, which comes from combining “solving” and “momentum.” The spinoff, which was announced in July 2022, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024. “‘Solving’ captures the company’s dedication to finding breakthrough solutions,” while “‘Momentum’ symbolizes swifter, nimbler innovation,” the company said. 3M, which makes Post-it Notes, Scotch tape, Command strips and N95 face masks,...