Jacobsen Appoints Deanna Griffith as New Marketing Manager

December 16, 2009

Charlotte, NC - December 16, 2009 - Deanna Griffith has joined Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, as marketing manager with responsibility for the Americas and Asia Pacific. She will report to Martin Levy, vice president sales and marketing.

Griffith has been recruited from Exact Software Americas, based in Boston, Mass., where she was the senior marketing manager for the Americas, promoting and marketing multiple brands and product lines for the business software solutions company. She joined Exact in 2001 and following several promotions relocated to the Boston area in 2008.

Her previous career positions included director of marketing at Forsythe Championship Racing, a competitor in the Champ Car World Series; manager of corporate sponsorship marketing at LCI International, Inc., a major telecommunications company; and manager of national sponsorship marketing at Qwest Communications.

In all of these positions, Griffith has delivered marketing and sales promotion campaigns that have achieved positive revenue growth and increased market awareness within multiple business sectors. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, Ohio. She relocated to Charlotte, N.C., in October 2009.

“Deanna’s proven track record in campaign strategy and management will be vital as Jacobsen continues to introduce innovative products to the golf and municipality markets,” said Levy. “We’re delighted she’s joined the team to lead our marketing efforts.”

About Jacobsen
Jacobsen manufactures an extensive range of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles to meet the needs of today’s grounds care professionals. Jacobsen provides dedicated support and service training and conducts thorough testing for quality and reliability. The company markets Jacobsen products in the U.S. and internationally through an extensive distribution network and the Ransomes brand through independent distribution in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania and South America. Jacobsen, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a Textron company. Additional information about the company, its products and commitment to customer support is available at www.Jacobsen.com.

About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, 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 Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.

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David Rosenberg, Vice President, Investor Relations
(401) 457-2288
Kyle Williams, Manager, Investor Relations
(401) 457-2288

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