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Amazon is allowed to buy $521.4 million worth of 3M stock, and 3M's shares jumped more than 5% after hours.

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Amazon received a chance to buy 3M shares, but most of the warrant vests only after Amazon pays for 3M products. The story reports no price cut or other clear savings for Amazon.

AMZN · Amazon.com Inc.

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The warrant gives Amazon a chance to buy 3M shares. But most shares vest only after Amazon pays for 3M products, and the story reports no price cut or other savings. That leaves no clear change to Amazon’s business outlook.

MMM · 3M Co.

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3M could gain sales as Amazon buys optical and other data-center products, though those purchases are not guaranteed. The warrant could also add up to 3.16 million shares if Amazon uses it.

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