Providence, Rhode Island – December 8, 2006 – Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its fourth quarter 2006 financial results on Thursday, January 25, 2007.

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 (800) 288-8960 in the U.S. or (612) 332-0226 outside of the U.S. (request the Textron Earnings Call).

The call will be recorded and available for playback beginning at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, January 25, 2007 by dialing (320) 365-3844; Access Code: 794267.

Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry company operating in 33 countries with approximately 37,000 employees. 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.