Providence, Rhode Island – September 20, 2005 – Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its third quarter 2005 financial results on Thursday, October 20, 2005.

The company will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results and the company's outlook. The call will be available via webcast at www.textron.com or by direct dial at (888) 276-9998 in the U.S. or (612) 338-1294 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, October 20, 2005 by dialing (320) 365-3844; Access Code: 772173.

Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry company with 44,000 employees in 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, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.