Providence, Rhode Island - March 26, 2004 - Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its first quarter 2004 financial results on Thursday, April 22, 2004.

The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time which will be available via webcast at www.textron.com or by direct dial at (888) 428-4479 in the U.S. or (612) 288-0318 outside of the U.S. (request the Textron Earnings Conference).

The call will be recorded and available for playback beginning at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, April 22, 2004 by dialing (320) 365-3844; Access Code: 723569. The recording will be available until midnight on July 21, 2004.

Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry company with more than 43,000 employees in nearly 40 countries. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.