Item 2. Properties

Solventum is a global organization with major centers throughout the world, including the license of the Company's U.S. principal office located at 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota from 3M Company. Additionally, the Company owns, leases or otherwise has rights to use a number of facilities, including administration, research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and other facilities across the United States and globally. The Company owns, leases or otherwise has rights to use approximately 270 facilities consisting of 20 owned facilities and approximately 250 facilities that are leased or otherwise have rights to use. The Company has 7 manufacturing facilities in the United States and 14 outside of the United States, including Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, and Poland. Many of these facilities will serve more than one of our business segments and multiple functions across our business.

The Company's facilities are well-maintained and adequate for current needs. Solventum continues to evaluate its facility needs as the Company progresses on its journey as a separate company.