Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

With respect to certain relationships and related transactions as set forth in Item 404 of Regulation S-K, Doug Jones, MedSurg VP Sales US & Canada, is the brother in law of Bryan Hanson, our Chief Executive Officer. In August 2024, Mr. Jones joined Solventum and will receive an annual compensation of base salary and bonus of approximately $525,000. Mr. Jones also receives certain other benefits, including awards of equity, customary to similar positions within the Company. Mr. Jones’ employment was approved by the Governance Committee in accordance with our hiring standards after a robust search and process. The amounts paid to Mr. Jones were commensurate with those paid to employees in similar positions and responsibility levels.

The information required by Item 404(b) of Regulation S-K is contained under the captions “Corporate Governance — Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions,” and the information required by Item 407(a) of Regulation S-K is contained under the caption “Corporate Governance — Director Independence” in the Solventum Proxy Statement. Such information is incorporated by reference.