Providence, RI - March 26, 2009 - Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its first quarter 2009 financial results on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

The company will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern daylight 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) 553-0329 in the U.S. or (612) 332-0819 outside of the U.S. (request the Textron Earnings Call).

In addition, the call will be recorded and available for playback beginning at 12:30 p.m. Eastern daylight time on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by dialing (320) 365-3844; Access Code: 991791.

About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a $14.2 billion multi-industry company operating in 28 countries with approximately 42,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense and intelligence, 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, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.