Providence, RI – June 20, 2006 – Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its second quarter 2006 financial results on Thursday, July 20, 2006.

The company will also host a conference call at 7:00 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) 553-0318 in the U.S. or (612) 288-0340 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, July 20, 2006 by dialing (320) 365-3844; Access Code: 794263.

About Textron

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