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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001047469-07-009633.txt : 20071130
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20071130091219
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001047469-07-009633
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	424B2
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20071130
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20071130

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEXTRON INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000217346
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	AIRCRAFT & PARTS [3720]
		IRS NUMBER:				050315468
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		424B2
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-113313
		FILM NUMBER:		071276387

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		40 WESTMINSTER ST
		CITY:			PROVIDENCE
		STATE:			RI
		ZIP:			02903
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4014212800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		40 WESTMINSTER ST
		CITY:			PROVIDENCE
		STATE:			RI
		ZIP:			02903

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICAN TEXTRON INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19710510
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<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)<BR>
Registration No. 333-113313  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B> PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT<BR>
(To Prospectus dated August&nbsp;4, 2004)  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=4><B>$350,000,000  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=4><B>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=4><B> 5.60% Notes due 2017  </B></FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We will pay interest on the notes on June&nbsp;1 and December&nbsp;1 of each year, beginning on June&nbsp;1, 2008. The notes will mature on
December&nbsp;1, 2017. We may, at our option, redeem the notes in whole or in part at any time at the price specified under "Description of the Notes&#151;Optional Redemption." If we
experience a change of control triggering event, we may be required to offer to purchase the notes from holders as described under "Description of the Notes&#151;Change of Control Triggering
Event." </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
notes will be our unsecured senior obligations and will rank equally with all of our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=3><B>Investing in the notes involves risks that are described under "Risk Factors" beginning on page S-10 of this prospectus
supplement.</B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these
securities or determined that this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.</B></FONT></P>

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<TH WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Per Note</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
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<TD WIDTH="67%"><FONT SIZE=2>Public Offering Price</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>99.993</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>%</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>349,975,500</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="67%"><FONT SIZE=2>Underwriting Discount</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>0.650</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>%</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>2,275,000</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="67%"><FONT SIZE=2>Proceeds to us (before expenses)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>99.343</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>%</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>347,700,500</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest
on the notes will accrue from December&nbsp;4, 2007. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
underwriters expect to deliver the notes to purchasers on or about December&nbsp;4, 2007 in book-entry form only through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company
and its
participants, including Clearstream Banking, soci&eacute;t&eacute; anonyme, and Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V., as operator of the Euroclear System. </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="50%"><FONT SIZE=4><B>Banc of America Securities LLC</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=4>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%"><FONT SIZE=4><B>Citi</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=4>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=4><B>Goldman, Sachs&nbsp;&amp; Co.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="32%"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Barclays Capital</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="32%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>
BNP PARIBAS</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="32%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>
Deutsche Bank Securities</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="12%"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>JPMorgan</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="23%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>
Lazard Capital Markets</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>
Morgan Stanley</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>
Wachovia Securities</B></FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>November&nbsp;29,
2007 </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The notes are offered for sale in those jurisdictions where it is lawful to make such offers. The distribution of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the
offering or sale of the notes in some jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus come are required by us and the
underwriters to inform themselves about and to observe any applicable restrictions. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may not be used for or in connection with an offer or
solicitation by any person in any jurisdiction in which that offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make that offer or solicitation. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No
person is authorized to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying
prospectus and, if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized. Neither the delivery of this prospectus supplement or the accompanying
prospectus, nor any sale made hereunder and thereunder, shall under any circumstances create any implication that there has been no change in our affairs since the date of this prospectus supplement
or that the information contained or incorporated by reference herein or therein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date of such information. </FONT></P>

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<TD COLSPAN=3 ALIGN="CENTER"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Prospectus Supplement</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
About This Prospectus Supplement</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
S-3</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Summary</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-4</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Risk Factors</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-10</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Forward-Looking Statements</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-17</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Use of Proceeds</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-19</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Description of the Notes</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-20</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Certain United States Federal Income Tax Consequences for Non-U.S. Holders</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-29</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Underwriting</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-32</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Legal Matters</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-34</FONT></TD>
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<TR VALIGN="BOTTOM">
<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Experts</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-34</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Where You Can Find More Information</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>S-34</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=3 ALIGN="CENTER"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Prospectus</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
About This Prospectus</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
1</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Textron</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>1</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Risk Factors</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>2</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Use of Proceeds</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>6</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Description of Capital Stock</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>7</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Description of Debt Securities</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>11</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Plan of Distribution</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>18</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Legal Opinions</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>19</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Experts</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>19</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"><FONT SIZE=2>Where You Can Find More Information</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>19</FONT></TD>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This prospectus supplement supplements the accompanying prospectus. The accompanying prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, using a "shelf" registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may sell any combination of the securities described in the accompanying
prospectus in one or more offerings up to the aggregate total initial public offering price stated therein. The accompanying prospectus provides you with a general description of these securities, and
this prospectus supplement contains specific information about the terms of this offering of notes. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
prospectus supplement, or the information incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement, may add, update or change information in the accompanying prospectus. If
information in this prospectus supplement, or the information incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus, is inconsistent with the accompanying prospectus,
this prospectus supplement, or the information incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus, will apply and will supersede that information in the
accompanying prospectus. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It
is important for you to read and consider all information contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus in making your investment decision. You should also
read and consider the information in the documents we have referred you to under "Where You Can Find Additional Information" in this prospectus supplement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;References
in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus to "Textron," "we," "us," "our" and "our company" are to Textron&nbsp;Inc. and, as applicable, its
subsidiaries. When we refer to the "notes" in this prospectus supplement, we mean the notes being offered by this prospectus supplement, unless we state otherwise. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>S-3</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>SUMMARY    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>This summary highlights selected information included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus supplement. This summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider before investing in the notes. You should read this entire prospectus supplement and the
accompanying prospectus carefully, including the information incorporated by reference, especially the risks of investing in the notes described under "Risk Factors," before making an investment
decision. See "Where You Can Find More Information" in this prospectus supplement.</I></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Textron&nbsp;Inc.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>General  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Textron&nbsp;Inc. is a global, multi-industry company operating in 32 countries with approximately 40,000 employees. We leverage our global network of aircraft,
industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. We operate in four business segments&#151;Bell, Cessna, Industrial and Finance. Our business
segments include operations that are unincorporated divisions of Textron&nbsp;Inc. or its subsidiaries and others that are separately incorporated subsidiaries. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Bell Segment  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bell segment is comprised of Bell Helicopter and Textron Systems. </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Bell Helicopter  </I></B></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bell Helicopter is one of the leading suppliers of helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft and helicopter-related spare parts and services in the world. Bell Helicopter
manufactures for both military and commercial applications. Bell Helicopter's revenues accounted for approximately 20%, 21% and 19% of our total revenues in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bell
Helicopter supplies advanced military helicopters and support (including spare parts, support equipment, technical data, trainers, pilot and maintenance training, component repairs,
aircraft modifications, contractor maintenance and field and product support engineering services) to the U.S. Government and to military customers outside the United States. Bell Helicopter is one of
the leading suppliers of helicopters to the U.S. Government and, in association with The Boeing Company, the only supplier of military tiltrotor aircraft. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bell
Helicopter also is a leading supplier of commercially certified helicopters to corporate, offshore petroleum exploration and development, utility, charter, police, fire, rescue and
emergency medical helicopter operators. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bell
Helicopter's business competes against a number of competitors based in the United States and other countries, and its spare parts business competes against numerous competitors
around the world. Competition is based primarily on price, quality, product support, performance, reliability and reputation. </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Textron Systems  </I></B></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Textron Systems is a primary supplier to the defense, aerospace and general aviation markets. Its principal strategy is to address the emphasis being placed by
the U.S. Department of Defense on network centric warfare and the leveraging of advances in information technology by focusing on the development and production of networked sensors, weapons and the
associated algorithms and software. Textron Systems manufactures "smart" weapons, airborne and ground-based surveillance systems, aircraft landing systems, hovercraft, search and rescue vessels,
armored vehicles and turrets, reciprocating piston aircraft engines and aircraft and missile control actuators, valves and related components, and networking, situational awareness and intelligence
analysis software. While Textron </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Systems
sells most of its products directly to U.S. customers, it also sells an increasing number of products in more than 25 other countries through a growing, global network of sales representatives
and distributors. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Textron
Systems competes against a number of competitors in the United States and other countries on the basis of technology, performance, price, quality and reliability, product
support, installed base and reputation. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Cessna Segment  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on unit sales, Cessna Aircraft Company is the world's largest manufacturer of general aviation aircraft. Cessna currently has four major product lines:
Citation business jets, single engine turboprop Caravans, Cessna single engine piston aircraft and after-market parts and services. Cessna's revenues accounted for approximately 36%, 35% and 30% of
our total revenues in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cessna
markets its products worldwide primarily through its own sales force, as well as through a network of authorized independent sales representatives, depending upon the product
line. Cessna has several competitors in various market segments. Cessna's aircraft compete with other aircraft that vary in size, speed, range, capacity, handling characteristics and price. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Industrial Segment  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Industrial Segment is comprised of our E-Z-GO, Jacobsen, Kautex, Greenlee and Fluid&nbsp;&amp; Power businesses. </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> E-Z-GO  </I></B></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E-Z-GO designs, manufactures and sells golf cars and off-road utility vehicles powered by electric and internal combustion
engines under the E-Z-GO name, as well as multi-purpose utility vehicles under the E-Z-GO and Cushman brand names. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E-Z-GO's
commercial customers consist primarily of golf courses, resort communities and municipalities, as well as commercial and industrial users such as
airports and factories. E-Z-GO's off-road utility vehicles and golf cars are also sold into the consumer market. Sales are made through a network of distributors
and directly to end-users. E-Z-GO has two major competitors for golf cars and several other competitors for utility vehicles. Competition is based primarily on
price, quality, product support, performance, reliability and reputation. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Jacobsen  </I></B></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacobsen designs, manufactures and sells professional turf maintenance equipment and specialized turf care vehicles. Major brand names include Ransomes, Jacobsen
and Cushman. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacobsen's
commercial customers consist primarily of golf courses, resort communities, sporting venues and municipalities. Sales are made through a network of distributors and directly
to end users. Jacobsen has two major competitors for professional turf maintenance equipment and several other competitors for specialized turf care. Competition is based primarily on price, quality,
product support, performance, reliability and reputation. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Kautex  </I></B></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kautex, headquartered in Bonn, Germany, is a leading global manufacturer of blow-molded fuel systems and other blow-molded parts for
automobile original equipment manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, other industrial customers. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revenues
of Kautex accounted for approximately 13%, 15% and 19% of our total revenues in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Kautex operates plants near its major customers all around the
world. Kautex also is a leading supplier of windshield and headlamp washer systems in the original equipment automobile market. In North America, Kautex produces metal fuel fillers and engine
camshafts for the automotive market. In Germany, Kautex produces plastic containers for household and industrial uses. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kautex
has a number of competitors worldwide, some of whom are owned by the automotive original equipment manufacturers that compose Kautex's targeted customer base. Competition
typically is based on a number of factors, including price, quality, reputation, prior experience and available manufacturing capacity. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Greenlee  </I></B></FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greenlee consists of Greenlee and Klauke. These companies manufacture powered equipment, electrical test and measurement instruments, hand and hydraulic powered
tools and electrical and fiber optic connectors under the Greenlee, Fairmont, Klauke, Progressive and Tempo brand names. The products principally are used in the electrical construction and
maintenance, telecommunications and plumbing industries. Greenlee distributes its products through a global network of sales representatives and distributors and sells its products directly to home
improvement retailers and original equipment manufacturers. Rothenberger L.L.C., a 50-50 joint venture between Greenlee Plumbing&nbsp;Inc. and Rothenberger USA,&nbsp;Inc., a subsidiary
of Rothenberger AG, sells hand and powered tools for the plumbing and mechanical industries in North America. The Greenlee businesses face competition from numerous manufacturers based primarily on
price, quality, performance, reliability, delivery and reputation. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Fluid&nbsp;&amp; Power  </I></B></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fluid&nbsp;&amp; Power consists of four product lines: Gear Technologies, Union Pump, Polymer Systems and Hydraulics. Gear Technologies designs and manufactures
industrial gears, mechanical transmission systems, worm gear speed reducers, screwjacks, gear motors and gear sets under the David Brown, Benzlers, Cone Drive and Radicon brand names, primarily for
the defense, industrial and mining industries. Union Pump designs and manufactures industrial pumps for the oil, gas, petrochemical and desalinization industries under the Union brands. Polymer
Systems designs and manufactures industrial pumps, extrusion equipment and screen changers for the polymer industry under the Maag brand name. Hydraulics designs, manufactures and sells hydraulic
pumps, valves, pilot controls and power takeoffs under the David Brown, Hydreco and Powauto brands. These products are sold to a variety of customers, including original equipment manufacturers,
governments, distributors and end users. Fluid&nbsp;&amp; Power faces competition from other manufacturers based primarily on price, quality, product support, performance, reliability, delivery and
reputation. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Finance Segment  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our Finance segment consists of Textron Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries, or Textron Financial. Textron Financial is a diversified commercial finance
company with core operations in six markets: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><I>Asset-Based Lending</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> provides asset-based loans to middle-market companies in several industries and provides factoring
arrangements primarily for freight companies;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><I>Aviation Finance</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> provides financing for new and used Cessna business jets, single engine turboprops, piston-engine airplanes,
Bell helicopters and other general aviation aircraft; </FONT></DD></DL>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><I>Distribution Finance</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> primarily offers inventory finance programs for dealers of products manufactured by Textron and for
dealers of a variety of other household, housing, leisure, agricultural and technology products;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><I>Golf Finance</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> primarily makes mortgage loans for the acquisition and refinancing of golf courses and provides term financing
for E-Z-GO golf cars and Jacobsen turf-care equipment;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><I>Resort Finance</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> primarily extends loans to developers of vacation interval resorts, secured primarily by notes receivable and
interval inventory; and
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with investment grade lessees. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Textron
Financial's other financial services and products include transaction syndication, equipment appraisal and disposition and portfolio servicing offered through Textron Business
Services,&nbsp;Inc. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Textron
Financial's financing activities are confined almost exclusively to secured lending and leasing to commercial markets. Textron Financial's services are offered primarily in North
America. However, Textron Financial finances certain Textron products worldwide, principally Bell helicopters and Cessna aircraft. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
2006, 2005 and 2004, Textron Financial paid Textron $1.0&nbsp;billion, $0.8&nbsp;billion and $0.9&nbsp;billion, respectively, related to the sale of Textron-manufactured
products that were financed by Textron Financial. Textron also received proceeds in those years of $63&nbsp;million, $41&nbsp;million and $77&nbsp;million, respectively, from the sale of
equipment from its manufacturing operations to Textron Financial for use under operating lease agreements. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
commercial finance environment in which Textron Financial operates is highly fragmented and extremely competitive. Textron Financial is subject to competition from various types of
financing institutions, including banks, leasing companies, insurance companies, commercial finance companies and finance operations of equipment vendors. Competition within the commercial finance
industry is primarily focused on price, terms, structure and service. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>UIC Acquisition  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In November&nbsp;2007, we acquired approximately 86% of the outstanding shares of common stock of United Industrial Corporation, or UIC, for approximately
$700&nbsp;million. The shares were tendered to us pursuant to our offer made in connection with our agreement and plan of merger with UIC. We plan to complete the acquisition of UIC by merger with
one of our subsidiaries as soon as practicable. UIC operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, AAI Corporation. AAI is a leading provider of intelligent aerospace and defense systems, including
unmanned aircraft and ground control stations, aircraft and satellite test equipment, training systems and countersniper devices. We plan to integrate this business into our Bell segment. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
are incorporated under the laws of Delaware. Our principal executive offices are located at 40&nbsp;Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, and our telephone number is
(401)&nbsp;421-2800. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>The Offering    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following is a brief summary of some of the terms of this offering. For a more complete description of the terms of the notes, see "Description of the Notes"
below and "Description of Debt Securities" in the accompanying prospectus. </FONT></P>

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Issuer</FONT></TD>
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Textron Inc.</FONT></TD>
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Notes Offered</FONT></TD>
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$350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.60% Notes due 2017.</FONT></TD>
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Maturity</FONT></TD>
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December&nbsp;1, 2017.</FONT></TD>
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Interest</FONT></TD>
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Interest on the notes will accrue from December&nbsp;4, 2007 and will be payable at the rate set forth on the cover of this prospectus supplement semi-annually on June&nbsp;1 and December&nbsp;1 of each year, beginning on June&nbsp;1,
2008.</FONT></TD>
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Ranking</FONT></TD>
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The notes will be our unsecured senior obligations and will rank equally with all of our existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.</FONT></TD>
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Optional Redemption</FONT></TD>
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We may, at our option, redeem the notes in whole or in part at any time at the price specified in this prospectus supplement. See "Description of the Notes&#151;Optional Redemption."</FONT></TD>
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Mandatory Offer to Repurchase</FONT></TD>
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If we experience a "Change of Control Triggering Event" (as defined in this prospectus supplement), we will be required, unless we have exercised our right to redeem the notes, to offer to purchase the notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of their
principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. See "Description of the Notes&#151;Change of Control Triggering Event."</FONT></TD>
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Covenants</FONT></TD>
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We will agree to certain restrictions on liens, mortgages and sale and leaseback transactions. These covenants are subject to important qualifications and exceptions. See "Description of Debt Securities&#151;Particular Terms of Senior Debt
Securities&#151;Limitations upon mortgages" and "&#151;Limitations upon sale and leaseback transactions" in the accompanying prospectus. We will also agree to certain restrictions on our ability to consolidate with or merge into any other corporation
or transfer our assets substantially as an entirety. See "Description of Debt Securities&#151;Terms Applicable to Senior Debt Securities and Subordinated Debt Securities&#151;Consolidation, merger and sale of assets" in the accompanying
prospectus.</FONT></TD>
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Further Issuances of Notes</FONT></TD>
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We may, without the consent of the holders of the notes, create and issue additional notes ranking equally with the notes that we are offering and otherwise identical in all respects to the notes (except for the issue price, the date from which
interest first accrues and the first interest payment date) so that those additional notes will be consolidated and form a single series with the notes that we are offering. No additional notes may be issued if an event of default under the indenture
has occurred.</FONT></TD>
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Use of Proceeds</FONT></TD>
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We plan to use the net proceeds from the issuance of the notes for general corporate purposes, including to repay a portion of our commercial paper borrowings incurred to fund the acquisition of UIC. See "Use of Proceeds."</FONT></TD>
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Denomination and Form</FONT></TD>
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We will issue the notes in the form of one or more fully registered global notes registered in the name of the nominee of The Depository Trust Company, or DTC. Beneficial interests in the notes will be represented through book-entry accounts of
financial institutions acting on behalf of beneficial owners as direct and indirect participants in DTC. Clearstream Banking, soci&eacute;t&eacute; anonyme and Euroclear Bank, S.A./N.V., as operator of the Euroclear System, will hold interests on
behalf of their participants through their respective U.S. depositaries, which in turn will hold such interests in accounts as participants of DTC. Except in the limited circumstances described in this prospectus supplement, owners of beneficial
interests in the notes will not be entitled to have notes registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive notes in definitive form and will not be considered holders of notes under the indenture. The notes will be issued only in
denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.</FONT></TD>
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Risk Factors</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="63%"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Investing in the notes involves risks that are described under "Risk Factors" beginning on page S-10 of this prospectus supplement.</B></FONT></TD>
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Trustee</FONT></TD>
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The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.</FONT></TD>
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Governing Law</FONT></TD>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>RISK FACTORS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>In considering whether or not to purchase the notes, you should carefully consider the risks described below and the other information we
have included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. These risk factors update and supersede the risk factors in the accompanying
prospectus.</I></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>We have customer concentration with the U.S. Government.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During 2006, we derived approximately 19% of our revenues from sales to a variety of U.S. Government entities. Our U.S. Government revenues have continued to grow
both organically and through acquisitions, such as our recent acquisition of UIC. Our ability to compete successfully for and retain U.S. Government business is highly dependent on technical
excellence, management proficiency, strategic alliances, cost-effective performance, and the ability to recruit and retain key personnel. Our revenues from the U.S. Government largely
result from contracts awarded to us under various U.S. Government programs, primarily defense-related programs. The funding of these programs is subject to congressional appropriation decisions.
Although multiple-year contracts may be planned in connection with major procurements, Congress generally appropriates funds on a fiscal-year basis even though a program may
continue for several years. Consequently, programs are often only partially funded initially, and additional funds are committed only as Congress makes further appropriations. The reduction or
termination of funding, or changes in the timing of funding, for a U.S. Government program in which we provide products or services would result in a reduction or loss of anticipated future revenues
attributable to that program, and could have a negative impact on our results of operations. While the overall level of U.S. defense spending has increased in recent years for numerous reasons,
including increases in funding of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the U.S. Department of Defense's military transformation initiatives, we can give no assurance that such spending will continue
to grow or not be reduced. Significant changes in national and international priorities for defense spending could impact the funding, or the time of funding, of our programs, which could negatively
impact our results of operations and financial condition. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S. Government contracts may be terminated at any time and may contain other unfavorable provisions.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The U.S. Government typically can terminate or modify any of its contracts with us either for its convenience or if we default by failing to perform under the
terms of the applicable contract. A termination arising out of our default could expose us to liability and have an adverse effect on our ability to compete for future contracts and orders. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
any of our contracts are terminated by the U.S. Government, our backlog would be reduced, in accordance with contract terms, by the expected value of the remaining work under such
contracts, and our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. In addition, on those contracts for which we are teamed with others and are not the prime contractor, the
U.S. Government could terminate a prime contract under which we are a subcontractor, irrespective of the quality of our products and services as a subcontractor. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>As a U.S. Government contractor, we are subject to a number of procurement rules and regulations.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We must comply with and are affected by laws and regulations relating to the formation, administration and performance of U.S. Government contracts. These laws
and regulations, among other things, require certification and disclosure of all cost and pricing data in connection with contract negotiation, define allowable and unallowable costs and otherwise
govern our right to reimbursement under certain cost-based U.S. Government contracts and restrict the use and dissemination of classified information and the exportation of certain
products and technical data. Our U.S. Government contracts </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>contain
provisions that allow the U.S. Government to unilaterally suspend us from receiving new contracts pending resolution of alleged violations of procurement laws or regulations, reduce the value
of existing contracts, issue modifications to a contract and control and potentially prohibit the export of our products, services and associated materials. A violation of specific laws and
regulations could result in the imposition of fines and penalties or the termination of our contracts and, under certain circumstances, suspension or debarment from future contracts for a period of
time. These laws and regulations affect how we do business with our customers, and in some instances impose added costs on our business. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Cost over-runs on U.S. Government contracts could subject us to losses or adversely affect our future business.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract and program accounting require judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenues and costs and making assumptions for schedule and
technical issues. Due to the size and nature of many of our contracts, the estimation of total revenues and cost at completion is complicated and subject to many variables. Assumptions have to be made
regarding the length of time to complete the contract because costs include expected increases in wages and prices for materials. Incentives or penalties related to performance on contracts are
considered in estimating sales and profit rates and are recorded when there is sufficient information for us to assess anticipated performance. Estimates of award fees also are used in estimating
sales and profit rates based on actual and anticipated awards. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Because
of the significance of the estimates described above, it is likely that different amounts could be recorded if we used different assumptions or if the underlying circumstances
were to change. Changes in underlying assumptions, circumstances or estimates may adversely affect our future financial results of operations. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under
fixed-price contracts, we receive a fixed price irrespective of the actual costs we incur, and, consequently, any costs in excess of the fixed price are absorbed by us. Under time
and materials contracts, we are paid for labor at negotiated hourly billing rates and for certain expenses. Under cost reimbursement contracts, which are subject to a contract-ceiling amount, we are
reimbursed for allowable costs and paid a fee, which may be fixed or performance based. However, if our costs exceed the contract ceiling or are not allowable under the provisions of the contract or
applicable regulations, we may not be able to obtain reimbursement for all such costs. Under each type of contract, if we are unable to control costs we incur in performing under the contract, our
financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. Cost overruns also may adversely affect our ability to sustain existing programs and obtain future contract awards. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Delays in aircraft delivery schedules or cancellation of orders may adversely affect our financial results.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft customers, including sellers of fractional share interests, may respond to weak economic conditions by delaying delivery of orders or canceling orders.
Weakness in the economy also may result in fewer hours flown on existing aircraft and, consequently, lower demand for spare parts and maintenance. Weak economic conditions also may cause reduced
demand for used business jets or helicopters. We may accept used aircraft on trade-in that would be subject to fluctuations in the fair market value of the aircraft while in inventory.
Reduced demand for new and used aircraft, spare parts and maintenance can have an adverse effect on our financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Developing new products and technologies entails significant risks and uncertainties.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Delays or cost overruns in the development and acceptance of new products, or certification of new aircraft products and other products, could affect our
financial results of operations. These delays could be caused by unanticipated technological hurdles, production changes to meet customer demands, </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>unanticipated
difficulties in obtaining required regulatory certifications of new aircraft products, coordination with joint venture partners or failure on the part of our suppliers to deliver
components as agreed. We also could be adversely affected if the general efficacy of our research and development investments to develop products is less than expected. Furthermore, because of the
lengthy research and development cycle involved in bringing certain of our products to market, we cannot predict the economic conditions that will exist when any new product is complete. A reduction
in capital spending in the aerospace or defense industries could have a significant effect on the demand for new products and technologies under development, which could have an adverse effect on our
financial performance or results of operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>We have entered, and expect to continue to enter, into joint venture, teaming and other arrangements, and these activities involve risks and uncertainties.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have entered, and expect to continue to enter, into joint venture, teaming and other arrangements, and these activities involve risks and uncertainties,
including the risk of the joint venture or related business partner failing to satisfy its obligations, which may result in certain liabilities to us for guarantees and other commitments, the
challenges in achieving strategic objectives and expected benefits of the business arrangement, the risk of conflicts arising between us and our partners and the difficulty of managing and resolving
such conflicts, and the difficulty of managing or otherwise monitoring such business arrangements. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>We may make acquisitions and dispositions that increase the risks of our business.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We may enter into acquisitions or dispositions in the future in an effort to enhance shareholder value. Acquisitions or dispositions involve a certain amount of
risks and uncertainties that could result in our not achieving expected benefits. With respect to acquisitions, these risks include difficulties in integrating newly acquired businesses and operations
in an efficient and cost-effective manner; challenges in achieving expected strategic objectives, cost savings and other benefits; the risk that the acquired businesses' markets do not
evolve as anticipated and that the technologies acquired do not prove to be those needed to be successful in those markets; the risk that we pay a purchase price that exceeds what the future results
of operations would have merited; and the potential loss of
key employees of the acquired businesses. With respect to dispositions, the decision to dispose of a business or asset may result in a write-down of the related assets if the fair market
value of the assets, less costs of disposal, is less than the book value. In addition, we may encounter difficulty in finding buyers or alternative exit strategies at acceptable prices and terms and
in a timely manner. We may also underestimate the costs of retained liabilities or indemnification obligations. In addition, unanticipated delays or difficulties in effecting acquisitions or
dispositions may divert the attention of our management and resources from our existing operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Our operations could be adversely affected by interruptions of production that are beyond our control.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our business and financial results may be affected by certain events that we cannot anticipate or that are beyond our control, such as natural disasters and
national emergencies that could curtail production at our facilities and cause delayed deliveries and canceled orders. In addition, we purchase components and raw materials and information technology
and other services from numerous suppliers, and even if our facilities are not directly affected by such events, we could be affected by interruptions at such suppliers. Such suppliers may be less
likely than our own facilities to be able to quickly recover from such events and may be subject to additional risks such as financial problems that limit their ability to conduct their operations. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Our business could be adversely affected by strikes or work stoppages and other labor issues.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approximately 14,000 of our employees, or 36% of our total employees, are unionized. As a result, we may experience work stoppages, which could negatively impact
our ability to manufacture our products on a timely basis, resulting in strain on our relationships with our customers and a loss of revenues. In addition, the presence of unions may limit our
flexibility in responding to competitive pressures in the marketplace, which could have an adverse effect on our financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition to our workforce, the workforces of many of our customers and suppliers are represented by labor unions. Work stoppages or strikes at the plants of our key customers could
result in delayed or canceled orders for our products. Work stoppages and strikes at the plants of our key suppliers could disrupt our manufacturing processes. Any of these results could adversely
affect our financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Our international business is subject to the risks of doing business in foreign countries.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our international business exposes us to certain unique and potentially greater risks than our domestic business and our exposure to these risks may increase if
our international business continues to grow. Our international business is subject to local government regulations and procurement policies and practices, including regulations relating to
import-export control, investments, exchange controls and repatriation of earnings or cash settlement challenges, as well as to varying currency, geopolitical and economic risks. We also are exposed
to risks associated with using foreign representatives and consultants for international sales and operations and teaming with international subcontractors and suppliers in connection with
international programs. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Our Finance borrowing group's business is dependent on its continuing access to the capital markets.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our financings are conducted through two borrowing groups: Finance and Manufacturing. Our Finance group consists of Textron Financial Corporation and its
subsidiaries, which are the entities through which we operate in the Finance segment. Our Finance group relies on its access to the capital markets to fund asset growth, fund operations and meet debt
obligations and other commitments. This group raises funds through commercial paper borrowings, issuances of medium-term notes and other term debt securities and syndication and
securitization of receivables. Additional liquidity is provided to our Finance group through bank lines of credit. Much of the capital markets funding is made possible by the maintenance of credit
ratings that are acceptable to investors. If the credit ratings of our Finance group were to be lowered, it might face higher borrowing costs, a disruption of its access to the capital markets or
both. Our Finance group also could lose access to financing for other reasons, such as a general disruption of the capital markets. Any disruption of our Finance group's access to the capital markets
could adversely affect its business and our profitability. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>If our Finance group is unable to maintain portfolio credit quality, our financial performance could be adversely affected.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A key determinant of financial performance of our Finance group will be its ability to maintain the quality of loans, leases and other credit products in its
finance asset portfolios. Portfolio quality may adversely be affected by several factors, including finance receivable underwriting procedures, collateral quality, geographic or industry
concentrations or general economic downturns. Any inability by our Finance group to successfully collect its finance receivable portfolio and to resolve problem accounts may adversely affect our cash
flow, profitability and financial condition. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>We are subject to legal proceedings and other claims.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are subject to legal proceedings and other claims arising out of the conduct of our business, including proceedings and claims relating to private sector
transactions; government contracts; lack of </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>compliance
with applicable laws and regulations; production partners; product liability; employment; and environmental, safety and health matters. Under federal government procurement regulations,
certain claims brought by the U.S. Government could result in our being suspended or debarred from U.S. Government contracting for a period of time. On the basis of information presently available, we
do not believe that existing proceedings and claims will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations. However, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and we could incur
judgments or enter into settlements for current or future claims that could adversely affect our financial position or our results of operations in any particular period. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>The levels of our reserves are subject to many uncertainties and may not be adequate to cover writedowns or losses.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to reserves at our Finance group, we establish reserves in our Manufacturing group to cover uncollectible accounts receivable, excess or obsolete
inventory, fair market value writedowns on used aircraft and golf cars, recall campaigns, warranty costs and litigation. These reserves are subject to adjustment from time to time depending on actual
experience and are subject to many uncertainties, including bankruptcy or other financial problems at key customers. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
the case of litigation matters for which reserves have not been established because the loss is not deemed probable, it is reasonably possible such matters could be decided against us
and could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures in amounts that are not presently estimable. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
effect on our financial results of many of these factors depends in some cases on our ability to obtain insurance covering potential losses at reasonable rates. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Currency, raw material price and interest rate fluctuations may adversely affect our results.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are exposed to a variety of market risks, including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, raw material prices and interest rates. We
monitor and manage these exposures as an integral part of our overall risk management program. In some cases, we purchase derivatives or enter into contracts to insulate our financial results of
operations from these fluctuations. Nevertheless, changes in currency exchange rates, raw material prices and interest rates can have substantial adverse effects on our financial results of
operations. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>We may be unable to effectively mitigate pricing pressures.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In some markets, particularly where we deliver component products and services to original equipment manufacturers, we face ongoing customer demands for price
reductions, which sometimes are contractually obligated. In some cases, we are able to offset these reductions through technological advances or by lowering our cost base through improved operating
and supply chain efficiencies. However, if we are unable to effectively mitigate future pricing pressures, our financial results of operations could be adversely affected. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Failure to perform by our subcontractors or suppliers could adversely affect our performance.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We rely on other companies to provide raw materials, major components and subsystems for our products. Subcontractors also perform services that we provide to our
customers in certain circumstances. We depend on these subcontractors and vendors to meet our contractual obligations to our customers. Our ability to meet our obligations to our customers may be
adversely affected if suppliers do not provide the agreed-upon supplies or perform the agreed-upon services in compliance with customer requirements and in a timely and
cost-effective manner. Such events may adversely affect our financial results of operations or damage our reputation and relationships with our customers. The risk of these adverse effects
may be greater in circumstances where we rely on only one or two subcontractors or suppliers for a particular product or service. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>The increasing costs of certain employee and retiree benefits could adversely affect our results.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our earnings and cash flow may be impacted by the amount of income or expense we expend or record for employee benefit plans. This is particularly true for our
pension plans, which are dependent on actual plan asset returns and factors used to determine the value and current costs of plan benefit obligations. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition, medical costs are rising at a rate faster than the general inflation rate. Continued medical cost inflation in excess of the general inflation rate increases the risk that
we will not be able to mitigate the rising costs of medical benefits. Increases to the costs of pension and medical benefits could have an adverse effect on our financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Unanticipated changes in our tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect our profitability.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are subject to income taxes in both the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions, and our domestic and international tax liabilities are subject to the
allocation of income among these different jurisdictions. Our effective tax rates could be adversely affected by changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes
in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, or in tax laws, which could affect our profitability. In particular, the carrying value of deferred tax assets is dependent on our ability to
generate future taxable income. In addition, the amount of income taxes we pay is subject to audits in various jurisdictions, and a material assessment by a tax authority could affect our
profitability. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>The notes are effectively subordinated to the existing and future liabilities of our subsidiaries.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The notes are unsecured senior obligations of Textron&nbsp;Inc. exclusively and will rank equal in right of payment to Textron&nbsp;Inc.'s other existing and
future unsecured senior debt. The notes are not secured by any of our assets. Any future claims of secured lenders with respect to assets securing their loans will be prior to any claim of the holders
of the notes with respect to those assets. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since
a significant part of our operations is conducted through subsidiaries, a significant portion of our cash flow and, consequently, Textron Inc.'s ability to service debt, including
the notes, is dependent upon the earnings of its subsidiaries and the transfer of funds by those subsidiaries to Textron Inc., in the form of dividends or other transfers. Our financing is conducted
through two borrowing groups, Manufacturing and Finance. Our Finance group finances its operations by borrowing from its own group of external creditors, provided that, if economically advantageous to
us in comparison to
borrowings from other sources, Textron Financial may also borrow from our Manufacturing group. Lending agreements of Textron Financial restrict the amount of our Finance group's net assets available
for cash dividends and other payments to Textron&nbsp;Inc. In addition, under a support agreement, Textron&nbsp;Inc. has agreed to make payments to Textron Financial, if necessary to cause our
Finance group to maintain certain minimum levels of financial performance. No payments from Textron&nbsp;Inc. to Textron Financial have ever been necessary to meet these levels. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Creditors
of our subsidiaries would be entitled to a claim on the assets of our subsidiaries prior to any claims by us. Consequently, in the event of a liquidation or reorganization of
any subsidiary, creditors of the subsidiary are likely to be paid in full before any distribution is made to us, except to the extent that we ourselves are recognized as a creditor of such subsidiary.
Any of our claims as the creditor of our subsidiary would be subordinate to any security interest in the assets of such subsidiary and any indebtedness of our subsidiary senior to that held by us. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As
of September&nbsp;29, 2007, we had approximately $8.5&nbsp;billion of outstanding indebtedness on a consolidated basis, of which an aggregate of $6.9&nbsp;billion was
indebtedness of our subsidiaries (including </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>$6.7&nbsp;billion
of indebtedness of Textron Financial). In addition, our subsidiaries had an aggregate of $4.9&nbsp;billion of other obligations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>We may not be able to repurchase the notes upon a change of control.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the occurrence of specific kinds of change of control events called Change of Control Triggering Events, unless we have exercised our right to redeem the
notes, each holder of notes will have the right to require us to repurchase all or any part of such holder's notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest,
if any, to the date of purchase. If we experience a Change of Control Triggering Event, there can be no assurance that we would have sufficient financial resources available to satisfy our obligations
to repurchase the notes. Our failure to purchase the notes as required under the indenture governing the notes would result in a default under the indenture, which could have material adverse
consequences for us and the holders of the notes. See "Description of the Notes&#151;Change of Control Triggering Event." </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>The indenture does not restrict the amount of additional debt that we may incur.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The notes and the indenture under which the notes will be issued do not place any limitation on the amount of unsecured debt that may be incurred by us. Our
incurrence of additional debt may have important consequences for you as a holder of the notes, including making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to the notes, a loss
in the trading value of your notes, if any, and a risk that the credit rating of the notes is lowered or withdrawn. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Our credit ratings may not reflect all risks of an investment in the notes.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our credit ratings are an assessment by rating agencies of our ability to pay our debts when due. Consequently, real or anticipated changes in our credit ratings
will generally affect the market value of the notes. Agency ratings are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, and may be revised or withdrawn at any time by the issuing organization.
Each agency's rating should be evaluated independently of any other agency's rating. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>If an active trading market does not develop for the notes, holders of the notes may be unable to sell their notes or to sell their notes at a price that they deem sufficient.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The notes are new issues of securities for which there currently is no established trading market. We do not intend to list the notes on a national securities
exchange. While the underwriters of the notes have advised us that they intend to make a market in the notes, the underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may stop their market-making at any
time. No assurance can be given: </FONT></P>

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to the liquidity of any market that does develop; or
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to the ability of holders to sell the notes they may own or the price at which they may be able to sell their notes. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The information included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus contain "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which may describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters or may
project revenues, income, returns or other financial measures, often include words such as "believe," expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "seek," "will" or "may" and similar
expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. In connection with the
"safe harbor" provisions of that Act, we are providing this cautionary statement to identify important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these
forward-looking statements. In addition to those factors described under "Risk Factors" above and in the documents identified under "Where You Can Find More Information" below, these factors include: </FONT></P>

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in worldwide economic and political conditions that impact demand for our products, interest rates and foreign exchange rates;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
interruption of production at our facilities or our customers or suppliers;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>performance
issues with key suppliers, subcontractors and business partners;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>our
ability to perform as anticipated and to control costs under contracts with the U.S. Government;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
U.S. Government's ability to unilaterally modify or terminate its contracts with us for the U.S. Government's convenience or for our failure to perform, to change
applicable procurement
and accounting policies and, under certain circumstances, to suspend or debar us as a contractor eligible to receive future contract awards;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>changing
priorities or reductions in the U.S. Government defense budget, including those related to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on
Terrorism;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>changes
in national or international funding priorities, U.S. and foreign military budget constraints and determinations and government policies on the export and import of
military and commercial products;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>legislative
or regulatory actions impacting defense operations;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
ability to control costs and successful implementation of various cost-reduction programs;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
timing of new product launches and certifications of new aircraft products;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
occurrence of slowdowns or downturns in customer markets in which our products are sold or supplied or where Textron Financial offers financing;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>changes
in aircraft delivery schedules or cancellation of orders;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
impact of changes in tax legislation;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
extent to which we are able to pass raw material price increases through to customers or offset such price increases by reducing other costs;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>our
ability to offset, through cost reductions, pricing pressure brought by original equipment manufacturer customers;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>our
ability to realize full value of receivables;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
availability and cost of insurance; </FONT></DD></DL>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>increases
in pension expenses and other postretirement employee costs;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Textron
Financial's ability to maintain portfolio credit quality;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Textron
Financial's access to debt financing at competitive rates;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>uncertainty
in estimating contingent liabilities and establishing reserves to address such contingencies;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>performance
of acquisitions;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
efficacy of research and development investments to develop new products;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
launching of significant new products or programs which could result in unanticipated expenses;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>bankruptcy
or other financial problems at major suppliers or customers that could cause disruptions in our supply chain or difficulty in collecting amounts owed by such
customers; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>difficulties
or unanticipated expenses or risks in connection with our acquisition of UIC, including its integration into Textron, potential difficulties in employee
retention following the acquisition and risks that the acquisition does not perform as planned or disrupts our current plans and operations or that anticipated synergies and opportunities will not be
realized. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of the notes will be approximately $347&nbsp;million (after expenses and underwriting discounts and
commissions). We plan to use all of these net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including to repay a portion of our commercial paper borrowings incurred to fund the acquisition of UIC. We had
$211&nbsp;million in U.S. dollar-denominated commercial paper outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 4.822% at November&nbsp;28, 2007. Pending application of the proceeds of the
offering, we intend to invest the net proceeds from the notes in short-term investment grade securities. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>DESCRIPTION OF THE NOTES    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>General  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The notes are a series of "senior debt securities" described in the accompanying prospectus. The notes will be issued under the indenture dated as of
September&nbsp;10, 1999 with The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. This description of the notes supplements and, to the extent it is inconsistent, replaces, the description of the
general provisions of the notes and the indenture in the accompanying prospectus. References in this section to "Textron," "we," "us," "our" and "our company" are to Textron&nbsp;Inc., the issuer of
the notes. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
notes will mature on December&nbsp;1, 2017. Unless previously redeemed or purchased and cancelled, we will repay the notes at 100% of their principal amount together with accrued
and unpaid interest thereon at maturity. We expect that the notes initially will be represented by one or more global notes deposited with The Depository Trust Company, or DTC, and registered in the
name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., the nominee of DTC. The notes will be available for purchase in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess of that amount, in registered
book-entry form only, except as set forth below under the caption "Book-Entry System." </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
notes will be initially issued in a total principal amount of $350,000,000. We may, without the consent of the holders of the notes, create and issue additional notes ranking equally
with the notes that we are offering and otherwise identical in all respects to the notes (except for the issue price, the date from which interest first accrues and the first interest payment date of
the additional notes) so that those additional notes will be consolidated and form&nbsp;a single series with the notes that we are offering. No additional notes may be issued if an event of default
under the indenture has occurred. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
notes will be redeemable at our option, as described below. The notes will not be subject to a sinking fund. The notes will be subject to defeasance as described in the accompanying
prospectus. The notes will not be convertible or exchangeable. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. is the trustee under the indenture governing the notes. The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. is a national banking association organized
under and governed by the laws of the United States. The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. provides trust services and acts as indenture trustee for numerous corporate securities issuances,
including for other series of debt securities of which we are the issuer, and will be the principal paying agent and the transfer agent for the notes. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
notes will be, and the indenture is, governed by the laws of the State of New York. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
notes are unsecured senior obligations of Textron exclusively and will rank equal in right of payment to Textron's other existing and future unsecured senior debt. The notes are not
secured by any of our assets. Any future claims of secured lenders with respect to assets securing their loans will be prior to any claim of the holders of the notes with respect to those assets. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since
a significant part of our operations is conducted through subsidiaries, a significant portion of our cash flow and, consequently, our ability to service debt, including the notes,
is dependent upon the earnings of our subsidiaries and the transfer of funds by those subsidiaries to us, in the form of dividends or other transfers. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Creditors
of our subsidiaries would be entitled to a claim on the assets of our subsidiaries prior to any claims by us. Consequently, in the event of a liquidation or reorganization of
any subsidiary, creditors of the subsidiary are likely to be paid in full before any distribution is made to us, except to the extent that we ourselves are recognized as a creditor of such subsidiary.
Any of our claims as the creditor of our subsidiary would be subordinate to any security interest in the assets of such subsidiary and any indebtedness of our subsidiary senior to that held by us. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As
of September&nbsp;29, 2007, we had approximately $8.5&nbsp;billion of outstanding indebtedness on a consolidated basis, of which an aggregate of $6.9&nbsp;billion was
indebtedness of our subsidiaries (including $6.7&nbsp;billion of indebtedness of Textron Financial). In addition, our subsidiaries had an aggregate of $4.9&nbsp;billion of other obligations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Payment of Interest  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The interest on the notes will be 5.60% per year. We will pay interest in arrears on June&nbsp;1 and December&nbsp;1 of each year, beginning June&nbsp;1,
2008. Interest on the notes will accrue from December&nbsp;4, 2007. We will pay interest to the persons in whose names the notes are registered at the close of business on the preceding
May&nbsp;15 or November&nbsp;15. We will pay interest computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
any interest payment date for the notes would otherwise be a day that is not a business day, then the interest payment date will be postponed to the following date that is a business
day. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest
will not accrue as a result of any delayed payment. The term "business day" means any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, that is neither a legal holiday nor a day on which
banking institutions are generally authorized or required by law or regulation to close in The City of New York. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Optional Redemption  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We may redeem the notes at our option, in whole or in part at any time at a redemption price equal to the greater of: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>100%
of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>as
determined by the Quotation Agent, the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal of and interest on the notes to be redeemed that would
be due on or after the redemption date but for the redemption (not including any portion of interest accrued on the notes to be redeemed as of the redemption date) discounted to the redemption date on
a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Adjusted Treasury Rate plus 25 basis points; </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>plus,
in either of the above cases, accrued and unpaid interest on the notes to be redeemed up to, but not including, the redemption date. Certain terms used in this description of our option to
redeem the notes are defined below in this section. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
will mail a notice of redemption at least 30&nbsp;days but not more than 60&nbsp;days before the redemption date to each holder of notes to be redeemed. We understand that under
DTC's current practice, if we elect to redeem less than all of the notes, DTC would determine by lot the notes to be redeemed. If at the time of a partial redemption, individual notes have been issued
in definitive form, the trustee will select in a fair and appropriate manner the notes to be redeemed. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless
we default in payment of the redemption price and accrued and unpaid interest on the notes, on and after the redemption date, interest will stop accruing on the notes or portions
of the notes called for redemption. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For
purposes of this section "Optional Redemption," the following terms have the following meanings: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Adjusted
Treasury Rate" means, with respect to the redemption of notes on a redemption date, the annual rate equal to the semi-annual equivalent yield to maturity of the
Comparable Treasury Issue, assuming a price for the Comparable Treasury Issue (expressed as a percentage of its principal amount) equal to the Comparable Treasury Price for such redemption date. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Comparable
Treasury Issue" means, with respect to the redemption of notes on a redemption date, the United States Treasury security selected by the Quotation Agent as having a maturity
comparable to the remaining term of the notes to be redeemed that would be used, at the time of selection and in accordance with customary, financial practice, in pricing new issues of corporate debt
securities of comparable maturity to the remaining term of such notes. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Comparable
Treasury Price" means, with respect to the redemption of notes on a redemption date: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
average of the Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations for such redemption date, after excluding the highest and lowest such Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>if
the trustee obtains fewer than three such Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations, the average of all such Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<BR>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Primary
Treasury Dealer" means a primary U.S. Government securities dealer in New York City. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Quotation
Agent" means the Reference Treasury Dealer appointed by us. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Reference
Treasury Dealer" means each of (a)&nbsp;Banc of America Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets&nbsp;Inc. and Goldman, Sachs&nbsp;&amp; Co. and their successors, provided
that if any of the foregoing ceases to be a Primary Treasury Dealer, we shall substitute another Primary Treasury Dealer and (b)&nbsp;any other Primary Treasury Dealers selected by us. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Reference
Treasury Dealer Quotations" means, with respect to each Reference Treasury Dealer and the redemption of notes on a redemption date, the average, as determined by us, of the
bid and asked prices for the Comparable Treasury Issue (expressed in each case as a percentage of its principal amount) which such Reference Treasury Dealer quotes in writing to the trustee at
5:00&nbsp;p.m., New York City time, on the third business day before such redemption date. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Change of Control Triggering Event  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs with respect to the notes, unless we have exercised our right to redeem the notes as described under
"&#151;Optional Redemption" above, holders of notes will have the right to require us to repurchase all or any part (equal to $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof) of
their notes pursuant to the offer described below (the "Change of Control Offer") on the terms set forth in the indenture. In the Change of Control Offer, we will offer payment in cash equal to 101%
of the aggregate principal amount of notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the notes repurchased, to the date of purchase (the "Change of Control Payment"). Within
30&nbsp;days following any Change of Control Triggering Event, we will mail a notice to the holders of the notes describing the transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of Control
Triggering Event and offering to repurchase the notes on the date specified in the notice, which date will be no earlier than 30&nbsp;days and no later than 60&nbsp;days from the date such notice
is mailed (the "Change of Control Payment Date"), pursuant to the procedures required by the indenture and described in such notice. We will comply with the requirements of
Rule&nbsp;14e-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection
with the repurchase of the notes as a result of a Change of Control Triggering Event. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the Change of Control
Triggering Event provisions of the indenture, we will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached our obligations under the Change of Control
Triggering Event provisions of the indenture by virtue of such conflicts. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On
the Change of Control Payment Date, we will, to the extent lawful: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>accept
for payment all notes or portions of notes properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer; </FONT></DD></DL>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>deposit
with the paying agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all notes or portions of notes properly tendered; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>deliver
or cause to be delivered to the trustee for cancellation the notes properly accepted together with an officers' certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of
notes or portions of notes being purchased by us. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless
we default in the Change of Control Payment, on and after the Change of Control Payment Date, interest will stop accruing on the notes or portions of the notes tendered for
repurchase pursuant to the Change of Control Offer. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For
purposes of the foregoing discussion of a repurchase at the option of holders of notes upon the occurrence of a Change of Control Triggering Event, the following definitions are
applicable: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Below
Investment Grade Rating Event" means the ratings on the notes are lowered by each of the Rating Agencies and the notes are rated below an Investment Grade Rating by each of the
Rating Agencies on any date from the date of the public notice of an arrangement that could result in a Change of Control until the end of the 60-day period following public notice of the
occurrence of the Change of Control (which 60-day period shall be extended so long as the rating of the notes is under publicly announced consideration for possible downgrade by any of the
Rating Agencies); provided that a Below Investment Grade Rating Event otherwise arising by virtue of a particular reduction in rating shall not be deemed to have occurred in respect of a particular
Change of Control (and thus shall not be deemed a Below Investment Grade Rating Event for purposes of the definition of Change of Control Triggering Event hereunder) if the Rating Agencies making the
reduction in rating to which this definition would otherwise apply do not announce or publicly confirm or inform the trustee or us in writing at its or our request that the reduction was the result,
in whole or in part, of any event or circumstance comprised of or arising as a result of, or in respect of, the applicable Change of Control (whether or not the applicable Change of Control shall have
occurred at the time of the Below Investment Grade Rating Event). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Capital
Stock" of any Person means any and all shares, interests, rights to purchase, warrants, options, participation or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated)
equity of such Person, including any preferred stock and limited liability or partnership interests (whether general or limited), but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Change
of Control" means the occurrence of any of the following: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the
direct or indirect sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all
or substantially all of our properties or assets and of our subsidiaries' properties or assets taken as a whole to any Person or group of related "persons" (as that term is used in
Section&nbsp;13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) (a "Group") other than us or one of our subsidiaries; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the
adoption of a plan relating to our liquidation or dissolution; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the
consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that any Person or Group becomes the beneficial
owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the then outstanding number of shares of our Voting Stock; or </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the
first day on which a majority of the members of our board of directors are not Continuing Directors. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Notwithstanding
the foregoing, a transaction will not be considered to be a Change of Control if (1)&nbsp;we become a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of a holding company and
(2)&nbsp;immediately following that transaction, (A)&nbsp;the direct or indirect holders of the Voting Stock of </FONT></P>

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holding company are substantially the same as the holders of our Voting Stock immediately prior to that transaction or (B)&nbsp;no Person or Group is the beneficial owner, directly or
indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of the holding company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Change
of Control Triggering Event" means the occurrence of both a Change of Control and a Below Investment Grade Rating Event. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Continuing
Director" means, as of any date of determination, any member of our board of directors who (1)&nbsp;was a member of our board of directors on the date of the issuance of
the notes or (2)&nbsp;was nominated for election, elected or appointed to our board of directors with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of our board of
directors at the time of such nomination, election or appointment (either by a specific vote or by approval of our proxy statement in which such member was named as a nominee for election as a
director). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Fitch"
means Fitch Ratings. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Investment
Grade Rating" means a rating equal to or higher than BBB- (or the equivalent) by Fitch, Baa3 (or the equivalent) by Moody's and BBB- (or the
equivalent) by S&amp;P. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Moody's"
means Moody's Investors Service,&nbsp;Inc. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Person"
means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, limited liability company, government or any
agency or political subdivision thereof or any other entity, and includes a "person" as used in Section&nbsp;13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Rating
Agencies" means (1)&nbsp;each of Fitch, Moody's and S&amp;P and (2)&nbsp;if any of Fitch, Moody's or S&amp;P ceases to rate the notes or fails to make a rating of the notes publicly
available for reasons outside of our control, a "nationally recognized statistical rating organization" within the meaning of Rule&nbsp;15c3-1(c)(2)(vi)(F) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 selected by us (as certified by a resolution of our board of directors) as a replacement agency for Fitch, Moody's or S&amp;P, or all of them, as the case may be. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"S&amp;P"
means Standard&nbsp;&amp; Poor's Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies,&nbsp;Inc. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Voting
Stock" of a Person means all classes of Capital Stock of such Person then outstanding and normally entitled to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees, as
applicable. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Book-Entry Delivery and Settlement  </B></FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I> Global Notes  </I></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We will issue the notes in the form of one or more global notes in definitive, fully registered, book-entry form. The global notes will be deposited
with or on behalf of DTC and registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., as nominee of DTC. </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I> DTC, Clearstream and Euroclear  </I></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beneficial interests in the global notes will be represented through book-entry accounts of financial institutions acting on behalf of beneficial
owners as direct and indirect participants in DTC. Investors may hold interests in the global notes through either DTC (in the United States), Clearstream Banking,
soci&eacute;t&eacute; anonyme, Luxembourg, which we refer to as Clearstream, or Euroclear Bank S.A./ N.V., as operator of the Euroclear System, which we refer to as Euroclear, in
Europe, either directly if they are participants in such systems or indirectly through organizations that are participants in such systems. Clearstream and Euroclear will hold interests on behalf of
their participants through customers' securities accounts in Clearstream's and Euroclear's names on the books of their U.S. depositaries, </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>which
in turn will hold such interests in customers' securities accounts in the U.S. depositaries' names on the books of DTC. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DTC
has advised us: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>DTC
is a limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a "banking organization" within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the
Federal Reserve System, a "clearing corporation" within the meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code and a "clearing agency" registered under Section&nbsp;17A of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>DTC
holds securities that its participants deposit with DTC and facilitates the settlement among participants of securities transactions, such as transfers and pledges, in
deposited securities through electronic computerized book-entry changes in participants' accounts, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of securities certificates.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Direct
participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and other organizations.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>DTC
is owned by a number of its direct participants and by The New York Stock Exchange,&nbsp;Inc., the American Stock Exchange LLC and the National Association of
Securities Dealers,&nbsp;Inc.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Access
to the DTC system is also available to others such as securities brokers and dealers, banks and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial
relationship with a direct participant, either directly or indirectly.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>The
rules applicable to DTC and its direct and indirect participants are on file with the SEC. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Clearstream
has advised us that it is incorporated under the laws of Luxembourg as a professional depositary. Clearstream holds securities for its customers and facilitates the clearance
and settlement of securities transactions between its customers through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of its customers, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of
certificates. Clearstream provides to its customers, among other things, services for safekeeping, administration, clearance and settlement of internationally traded securities and securities lending
and borrowing. Clearstream interfaces with domestic markets in several countries. As a professional depositary, Clearstream is subject to regulation by the Luxembourg Commission for the Supervision of
the Financial Section. Clearstream customers are recognized financial institutions around the world, including underwriters, securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing
corporations and other organizations and may include the underwriters. Indirect access to Clearstream is also available to others, such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear
through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Clearstream customer either directly or indirectly. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Euroclear
has advised us that it was created in 1968 to hold securities for participants of Euroclear and to clear and settle transactions between Euroclear participants through
simultaneous electronic book-entry delivery against payment, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of certificates and any risk from lack of simultaneous transfers of
securities and cash. Euroclear provides various other services, including securities lending and borrowing and interfaces with domestic markets in several countries. Euroclear is operated by Euroclear
Bank S.A./N.V., which we refer to as the Euroclear Operator, under contract with Euroclear Clearance Systems S.C., a Belgian cooperative corporation, which we refer to as the Cooperative. All
operations are conducted by the Euroclear Operator, and all Euroclear securities clearance accounts and Euroclear cash accounts are accounts with the Euroclear Operator, not the Cooperative. The
Cooperative establishes policy for Euroclear on behalf of Euroclear participants. Euroclear participants include banks (including central banks), securities brokers and dealers, and other professional
financial intermediaries and may include the </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>underwriters.
Indirect access to Euroclear is also available to other firms that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Euroclear participant, either directly or indirectly. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Euroclear Operator is licensed by the Belgian Banking and Finance Commission to carry out banking activities on a global basis. As a Belgian bank, it is regulated and examined by the
Belgian Banking and Finance Commission. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
have provided the descriptions of the operations and procedures of DTC, Clearstream and Euroclear in this prospectus supplement solely as a matter of convenience. These operations and
procedures are solely within the control of those organizations and are subject to change by them from time to time. None of us, the underwriters nor the trustee takes any responsibility for these
operations or procedures, and you are urged to contact DTC, Clearstream and Euroclear or their participants directly to discuss these matters. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
expect that under procedures established by DTC: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>upon
deposit of the global notes with DTC or its custodian, DTC will credit on its internal system the accounts of direct participants designated by the underwriters with
portions of the principal amounts of the global notes; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>ownership
of the notes will be shown on, and the transfer of ownership thereof will be effected only through, records maintained by DTC or its nominee, with respect to
interests of direct participants, and the records of direct and indirect participants, with respect to interests of persons other than participants. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
laws of some jurisdictions may require that purchasers of securities take physical delivery of those securities in definitive form. Accordingly, the ability to transfer interests in
the notes represented by a global note to those persons may be limited. In addition, because DTC can act only on behalf of its participants, who in turn act on behalf of persons who hold interests
through participants, the ability of a person having an interest in notes represented by a global note to pledge or transfer those interests to persons or entities that do not participate in DTC's
system, or otherwise to take actions in respect of such interest, may be affected by the lack of a physical definitive security in respect of such interest. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So
long as DTC or its nominee is the registered owner of a global note, DTC or that nominee will be considered the sole owner or holder of the notes represented by that global note for
all purposes under the indenture and under the notes. Except as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in a global note will not be entitled to have notes represented by that global note
registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of certificated notes and will not be considered the owners or holders thereof under the indenture or under the
notes for any purpose, including with respect to the giving of any direction, instruction or approval to the trustee. Accordingly, each holder owning a beneficial interest in a global note must rely
on the procedures of DTC and, if that holder is not a direct or indirect participant, on the procedures of the participant through which that holder owns its interest, to exercise any rights of a
holder of notes under the indenture or a global note. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither
we nor the trustee will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or payments made on account of notes by DTC, Clearstream or Euroclear, or
for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records of those organizations relating to the notes. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments
on the notes represented by the global notes will be made to DTC or its nominee, as the case may be, as the registered owner thereof. We expect that DTC or its nominee, upon
receipt of any payment on the notes represented by a global note, will credit participants' accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in the global note
as shown in the records of DTC or its nominee. We also expect that payments by participants to owners of beneficial interests </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>in
the global note held through such participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practice as is now the case with securities held for the accounts of customers registered in
the names of nominees for such customers. The participants will be responsible for those payments. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions
on the notes held beneficially through Clearstream will be credited to cash accounts of its customers in accordance with its rules and procedures, to the extent received by
the U.S. depositary for Clearstream. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities
clearance accounts and cash accounts with the Euroclear Operator are governed by the Terms and Conditions Governing Use of Euroclear and the related Operating Procedures of
the Euroclear System, and applicable Belgian law, which we refer to collectively as the Terms and Conditions. The Terms and Conditions govern transfers of securities and cash within Euroclear,
withdrawals of securities and cash from Euroclear, and receipts of payments with respect to securities in Euroclear. All securities in Euroclear are held on a fungible basis without attribution of
specific certificates to specific securities clearance accounts. The Euroclear Operator acts under the Terms and Conditions only on behalf of Euroclear participants and has no record of or
relationship with persons holding through Euroclear participants. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions
on the notes held beneficially through Euroclear will be credited to the cash accounts of its participants in accordance with the Terms and Conditions, to the extent
received by the U.S. depositary for Euroclear. </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I> Clearance and Settlement Procedures  </I></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Initial settlement for the notes will be made in immediately available funds. Secondary market trading between DTC participants will occur in the ordinary way in
accordance with DTC rules and will be settled in immediately available funds. Secondary market trading between Clearstream customers and/or Euroclear participants will occur in the ordinary way in
accordance with the applicable rules and operating procedures of Clearstream and Euroclear, as applicable, and will be settled using the procedures applicable to conventional eurobonds in immediately
available funds. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cross-market
transfers between persons holding directly or indirectly through DTC, on the one hand, and directly or indirectly through Clearstream customers or Euroclear participants, on
the other, will be effected through DTC in accordance with DTC rules on behalf of the relevant European international clearing system by the U.S. depositary; however, such cross-market transactions
will require delivery of instructions to the relevant European international clearing system by the counterparty in such system in accordance with its rules and procedures and within its established
deadlines (European time). The relevant European international clearing system will, if the transaction meets its settlement requirements, deliver instructions to the U.S. depositary to take action to
effect final settlement on its behalf by delivering or receiving the notes in DTC, and making or receiving payment in accordance with normal procedures for same-day funds settlement
applicable to DTC. Clearstream customers and Euroclear participants may not deliver instructions directly to their U.S. depositaries. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Because
of time-zone differences, credits of the notes received in Clearstream or Euroclear as a result of a transaction with a DTC participant will be made during subsequent
securities settlement processing and dated the business day following the DTC settlement date. Such credits or any transactions in the notes settled during such processing will be reported to the
relevant Clearstream customers or Euroclear participants on such business day. Cash received in Clearstream or Euroclear as a result of sales of the notes by or through a Clearstream customer or a
Euroclear participant to a DTC participant will be received with value on the DTC settlement date but will be available in the relevant Clearstream or Euroclear cash account only as of the business
day following settlement in DTC. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Although
DTC, Clearstream and Euroclear have agreed to the foregoing procedures to facilitate transfers of the notes among participants of DTC, Clearstream and Euroclear, they are under
no obligation to perform or continue to perform such procedures and such procedures may be changed or discontinued at any time. </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I> Certificated Notes  </I></FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We will issue certificated notes to each person that DTC identifies as the beneficial owner of the notes of either series represented by a global note upon
surrender by DTC of the global note if: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>DTC
notifies us that it is no longer willing or able to act as a depositary for such global note or ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, and we have not appointed a successor depositary within 90&nbsp;days of that notice or becoming aware that DTC is no longer so registered;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>an
event of default has occurred and is continuing, and DTC requests the issuance of certificated notes; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>we
determine not to have the notes of such series represented by a global note. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
<BR>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither
we nor the trustee will be liable for any delay by DTC, its nominee or any direct or indirect participant in identifying the beneficial owners of the notes. We and the trustee
may conclusively rely on, and will be protected in relying on, instructions from DTC or its nominee for all purposes, including with respect to the registration and delivery, and the respective
principal amounts, of the certificated notes to be issued. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR NON-U.S. HOLDERS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following is a summary of certain anticipated United States federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of notes by
Non-U.S. Holders (as defined below). Except where noted, this summary deals only with notes held as capital assets by beneficial owners of the notes who purchase notes in this offering at
their issue price. This summary is based upon the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and administrative rulings
and decisions now in effect, all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations, possibly with retroactive effect. This summary does not purport to address all aspects of United States
federal income taxation that may affect particular investors in light of their individual circumstances, or certain types of investors subject to special treatment under the United States federal
income tax laws, such as persons that mark to market their securities, financial institutions, individual retirement and other tax-deferred accounts, tax-exempt organizations,
broker-dealers, former U.S. citizens or long-term residents, life insurance companies, persons that hold notes as part of a hedge against currency or interest rate risks or that hold notes
as part of a straddle, conversion transaction or other integrated investment. This summary does not address the United States federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition
of notes by U.S. Holders (as defined below). In addition, this summary does not address any aspect of state, local or foreign taxation. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For
purposes of this summary, a "U.S. Holder" is a beneficial owner of a note that is, for United States federal income tax purposes: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>an
individual citizen or resident of the United States;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>a
corporation, or other entity treated as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any
state or political subdivision thereof;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>an
estate, the income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of its source; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>a
trust, if (a)&nbsp;a court within the United States is able to exercise primary jurisdiction over administration of the trust and one or more U.S. persons have authority
to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (b)&nbsp;it has a valid election in effect to be treated as a U.S. person. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For
purposes of this summary, a "Non-U.S. Holder" is a beneficial owner of a note that is not a U.S. Holder or a partnership (including an entity or arrangement treated as a
partnership for United States federal income tax purposes). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
a partnership (including an entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes) is a beneficial owner of notes, the tax treatment of a
partner will generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners of partnerships that are beneficial owners of notes should consult their tax advisors. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments of Interest.</I></B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments of interest (including OID) on a note received or accrued by a
Non-U.S. Holder generally will qualify for the "portfolio interest" exemption and generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax or withholding tax, as long as the
Non-U.S. Holder: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>does
not conduct a trade or business in the United States with respect to which the interest is effectively connected;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>does
not actually, indirectly or constructively own a 10% or greater interest in the capital or profits of Textron; </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
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<UL>
</UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>is
not a "controlled foreign corporation" with respect to which Textron is a "related person" within the meaning of Section&nbsp;881(c)(3)(C) of the Code;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>is
not a bank whose receipt of the interest is described in Section&nbsp;881(c)(3)(A) of the Code; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>satisfies
the certification requirements described below. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
certification requirements will be satisfied if either (a)&nbsp;the beneficial owner of the note timely certifies, under penalties of perjury, to us or to the person who otherwise
would be required to withhold U.S. tax that such owner is a Non-U.S. Holder and provides its name and address or (b)&nbsp;a custodian, broker, nominee or other intermediary acting as an
agent for the beneficial owner (such as a securities clearing organization, bank or other financial institution that holds customers' securities in the ordinary course of its trade or business) that
holds the note in such capacity timely certifies, under penalties of perjury, to us or to the person who otherwise would be required to withhold U.S. tax that such statement has been received from the
beneficial owner of the note by such intermediary, or by any other financial institution between such intermediary and the beneficial owner, and furnishes to us or to the person who otherwise would be
required to withhold U.S. tax a copy thereof. The foregoing certification may be provided on a properly completed IRS Form&nbsp;W-8BEN or W-8IMY, as applicable. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A
Non-U.S. Holder that is not exempt from tax under these rules generally will be subject to United States federal income tax withholding at a rate of 30% unless: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
income is effectively connected with the conduct of a United States trade or business, in which case the interest will be subject to United States federal income tax on
a net income basis as applicable to U.S. Holders generally (unless an applicable income tax treaty provides otherwise); or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>an
applicable income tax treaty provides for a lower rate of, or exemption from, withholding tax. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A
Non-U.S. Holder that is treated as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes may also, under certain circumstances, be subject to an additional branch
profits tax at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty) on any "effectively connected" interest on the notes. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To
claim the benefit of an income tax treaty or to claim exemption from withholding because income is effectively connected with a United States trade or business, the
Non-U.S. Holder must timely provide the appropriate, properly executed IRS forms. These forms may be required to be periodically updated. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sale, Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of a note.</I></B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A Non-U.S. Holder generally will
not be subject to United States federal income tax on any gain realized on the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition of a note unless (a)&nbsp;such gain is effectively connected with the
conduct by the Non-U.S. Holder of a United States trade or business (and, if an applicable income tax treaty so provides, is attributable to a permanent establishment maintained in the
United States by the Non-U.S. Holder) or (b)&nbsp;in the case of an Non-U.S. Holder who is an individual, the holder is present in the United States for 183&nbsp;days or
more during the taxable year in which such gain is realized and certain other conditions exist. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except
to the extent that an applicable income tax treaty otherwise provides, generally a Non-U.S. Holder will be taxed in the same manner as a U.S. Holder with respect to
gain that is effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder's conduct of a United States trade or business. A Non-U.S. Holder that is treated as a corporation for United States
federal income tax purposes may also, under certain circumstances, be subject to an additional "branch profits tax" at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax
treaty) on any "effectively connected" gain on the notes. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Information Reporting and Backup Withholding.</I></B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments of interest to a Non-U.S. Holder
generally will be reported to the IRS and to the Non-U.S. Holder. Copies of applicable IRS information returns may be made available under the provisions of a specific tax treaty or
agreement to the tax authorities of the country in which the Non-U.S. Holder resides. Non-U.S. Holders are generally exempt from backup withholding and additional information
reporting on payments of principal, premium (if any), or interest (including OID), provided that the Non-U.S. Holder (a)&nbsp;certifies its nonresident status on the appropriate IRS Form
(or a suitable substitute form) and certain other conditions are met or (b)&nbsp;otherwise establishes an exemption. Any backup withholding tax generally will be allowed as a credit or refund
against the Non-U.S. Holder's United States federal income tax liability, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>UNDERWRITING    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Banc of America Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets&nbsp;Inc. and Goldman, Sachs&nbsp;&amp; Co. are acting as the joint book-running managers of
the offering and as representatives of the underwriters named below. Subject to the terms and conditions of the underwriting agreement, the underwriters named below have severally agreed to purchase
from us the principal amount of notes set forth opposite their names below: </FONT></P>

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<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Underwriters<BR> </B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Principal Amount<BR>
of Notes</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>Banc of America Securities LLC</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>87,920,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>Citigroup Global Markets Inc.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>87,920,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>Goldman, Sachs &amp; Co.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>87,920,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>Barclays Capital Inc.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>12,320,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>BNP Paribas Securities Corp.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>12,320,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>12,320,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>12,320,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>Lazard Capital Markets LLC</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>12,320,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. Incorporated</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>12,320,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>12,320,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT"><HR NOSHADE></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=0>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="76%"><FONT SIZE=2>Total</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="17%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>350,000,000</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT"><HR NOSHADE SIZE=4></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the several underwriters to purchase the notes included in this offering are subject to approval of certain legal matters by
counsel and to certain other conditions. The underwriters are obligated to purchase all of the notes if they purchase any of the notes. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
have been advised by the underwriters that they propose to offer some of the notes directly to the public at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus
supplement and some of the notes to dealers at the public offering price less a concession not to exceed 0.40% of the principal amount of the notes. The underwriters may allow, and such dealers may
reallow, a discount not in excess of 0.25% of the principal amount of the notes on sales to certain other dealers. After the initial public offering of the notes is completed, the underwriters may
change the offering price and other selling terms. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
notes are a new issue of securities with no established trading market. The company has been advised by the underwriters that the underwriters intend to make a market in the notes
but are not obligated to do so and may discontinue market-making at any time without notice. No assurance can be given as to the liquidity of the trading market for the notes. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
connection with the offering, the underwriters may purchase and sell notes in the open market. Purchases and sales in the open market may include short sales, purchases to cover short
positions and stabilizing purchases. </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Short
sales involve secondary market sales by the underwriters of a greater number of notes than they are required to purchase in the offering.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Covering
transactions involve purchases of notes in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover short positions.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Stabilizing
transactions involve bids to purchase notes so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
underwriters also may impose a penalty bid. Penalty bids permit the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the representatives of the underwriters,
in covering </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>short
positions or making stabilizing purchases, repurchase notes originally sold by that syndicate member in order to cover short positions or make stabilizing purchases. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases
to cover short positions and stabilizing purchases, as well as other purchases by the underwriters for their own accounts, may have the effect of preventing or retarding a
decline in the market price of the notes. They may also cause the price of the notes to be higher than the price that would otherwise exist in the open market in the absence of these transactions. The
underwriters may conduct these transactions in the over-the-counter market or otherwise. If the underwriters commence any of these transactions, they may discontinue them at
any time. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
will pay transaction expenses, estimated to be approximately $250,000, relating to the offering of the notes in addition to the underwriting discount appearing on the cover page of
this prospectus supplement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
have agreed to indemnify the underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, and to contribute to payments the underwriters may be
required to make in respect of any of these liabilities. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
underwriters and their affiliates have performed investment banking and advisory services for us from time to time for which they have received customary fees and expenses. The
underwriters and their affiliates may, from time to time, engage in transactions with and perform services for us in the ordinary course of their business. In particular, affiliates of Banc of America
Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets,&nbsp;Inc. act as dealers for our commercial paper program, for which they have received customary fees and commissions, and affiliates of certain of the
underwriters are lenders under some of our credit facilities. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lazard
Capital Markets LLC has entered into an agreement with Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA),&nbsp;Inc., or MUS(USA), pursuant to which MUS(USA) provides certain advisory or other
services to Lazard Capital Markets, including in respect of this offering. In return for the provision of such services by MUS(USA) to Lazard Capital Markets, Lazard Capital Markets will pay to
MUS(USA) a mutually agreed upon fee. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Notice to Prospective Investors in the European Economic Area  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In relation to each member state of the European Economic Area that has implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a relevant member state), with effect from and
including the date on which the Prospectus Directive is implemented in that relevant member state (the relevant implementation date), an offer of notes described in this prospectus supplement may not
be made to the public in that relevant member state prior to the publication of a prospectus in relation to the notes that has been approved by the competent authority in that relevant member state
or, where appropriate, approved in another relevant member state and notified to the competent authority in that relevant member state, all in accordance with the Prospectus Directive, except that,
with effect from and including the relevant implementation date, an offer of securities may be offered to the public in that relevant member state at any time: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>to
any legal entity that is authorized or regulated to operate in the financial markets or, if not so authorized or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in
securities or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>to
any legal entity that has two or more of (1)&nbsp;an average of at least 250 employees during the last financial year; (2)&nbsp;a total balance sheet of more than
&euro;43,000,000 and (3)&nbsp;an annual net turnover of more than &euro;50,000,000, as shown in its last annual or consolidated accounts or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>in
any other circumstances that do not require the publication of a prospectus pursuant to Article&nbsp;3 of the Prospectus Directive. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each
purchaser of notes described in this prospectus supplement located within a relevant member state will be deemed to have represented, acknowledged and agreed that it is a "qualified
investor" within the meaning of Article&nbsp;2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For
purposes of this provision, the expression an "offer to the public" in any relevant member state means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the
terms of the offer and the securities to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe the
securities, as the expression may be varied in that member state by any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that member state, and the expression "Prospectus Directive" means Directive
2003/71/EC and includes any relevant implementing measure in each relevant member state. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
sellers of the notes have not authorized and do not authorize the making of any offer of notes through any financial intermediary on their behalf, other than offers made by the
underwriters with a view to the final placement of the notes as contemplated in this prospectus supplement. Accordingly, no purchaser of the notes, other than the underwriters, is authorized to make
any further offer of the notes on behalf of the sellers or the underwriters. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Notice to Prospective Investors in the United Kingdom  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This prospectus supplement is only being distributed to, and is only directed at, persons in the United Kingdom that are qualified investors within the meaning of
Article&nbsp;2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive ("Qualified Investors") that are also (i)&nbsp;investment professionals falling within Article&nbsp;19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets
Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order") or (ii)&nbsp;high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article&nbsp;49(2)(a) to
(d)&nbsp;of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). This prospectus supplement and its contents are confidential and should not be distributed, published or
reproduced (in whole or in part) or disclosed by recipients to any other persons in the United Kingdom. Any person in the United Kingdom that is not a relevant persons should not act or rely on this
document or any of its contents. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><A
NAME="cm47103_legal_matters"> </A>
<A NAME="toc_cm47103_2"> </A>
<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>LEGAL MATTERS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The validity of the notes offered hereby and certain legal matters relating thereto will be passed upon on our behalf by Jayne M. Donegan, our Associate General
Counsel, or by another of our lawyers, and for the underwriters by Mayer Brown LLP, Chicago, Illinois. Ms.&nbsp;Donegan is a full-time employee of Textron. Certain legal matters will be
passed upon on our behalf by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman&nbsp;LLP, New York, New York. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><A
NAME="cm47103_experts"> </A>
<A NAME="toc_cm47103_3"> </A>
<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXPERTS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, has audited our consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule
included in our Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;30, 2006, and management's assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting as of December&nbsp;30, 2006, as set forth in
their reports, which are incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Our financial statements and management's assessment have been so incorporated in
reliance upon the reports of Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP, given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><A
NAME="cm47103_where_you_can_find_more_information"> </A>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The SEC's rules allow us to "incorporate by reference" into this prospectus supplement. This means that we can disclose important information to you by referring
you to another document. Any information referred to in this way is considered part of this prospectus supplement from the date we </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>file
that document. This prospectus supplement incorporates documents by reference, which are not presented in or delivered with this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All
documents filed by us pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 after the date of this prospectus supplement and before the
termination of the offering are also incorporated into this prospectus supplement by reference, although we are not incorporating any information furnished in any of our Current Reports on
Form&nbsp;8-K filed under either Item 2.02 or Item 7.01. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
following documents were filed by us with the SEC and are incorporated into this prospectus supplement by reference: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>our
Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;30, 2006 (filing date of February&nbsp;21, 2007);
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>our
Quarterly Reports on Form&nbsp;10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended March&nbsp;31, 2007 (filing date of April&nbsp;30, 2007), June&nbsp;30, 2007
(filing date of July&nbsp;27, 2007) and September&nbsp;29, 2007 (filing date of October&nbsp;29, 2007); and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>our
Current Reports on Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;28, 2007 (filing date of February&nbsp;28, 2007), March&nbsp;29, 2007 (filing date of
March&nbsp;30, 2007), April&nbsp;20, 2007 (filing date of April&nbsp;24, 2007), April&nbsp;27, 2007 (filing date of April&nbsp;27, 2007), July&nbsp;18, 2007 (filing date of July&nbsp;19,
2007), August&nbsp;22, 2007 (filing date of August&nbsp;24, 2007), October&nbsp;7, 2007 (filing date of October&nbsp;9, 2007), November&nbsp;8, 2007 (filing date of November&nbsp;9, 2007)
and November&nbsp;14, 2007 (filing date of November&nbsp;20, 2007). </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
statement contained in a document incorporated into this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus by reference will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of
this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus or any other subsequently filed
document that is deemed to be incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus modifies or supersedes the statement. Any statement so modified or superseded
will not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
documents incorporated into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus by reference are available from us upon request. We will provide a copy of any or all of the
information that is incorporated into this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus by reference (not including exhibits to the information unless those exhibits are specifically
incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus) to any person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a prospectus is delivered, without charge, upon written
or oral request. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Requests
for documents should be directed to: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Textron&nbsp;Inc.<BR>
40 Westminster Street<BR>
Providence, Rhode Island 02903<BR>
Attention: Investor Relations Department </FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
file reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Copies of our reports, proxy statements and other information may be inspected and copied at the public reference
facilities maintained by the SEC at: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>SEC
Public Reference Room<BR>
100 F Street, N.E.<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004<BR></FONT></P>

</UL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For
further information on the SEC's Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site at </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>http://www.sec.gov</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> that contains reports, proxy and information
statements and other information regarding companies that file electronically, including
us. The accompanying prospectus is part of a registration statement filed by us with the SEC. The full registration statement can be obtained from the SEC, or directly from us, as indicated above. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Prospectus  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=4><B>$2,000,000,000  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>Textron&nbsp;Inc.  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=3><B>Common Stock, Preferred Stock,<BR>
Senior Debt Securities and Subordinated Debt Securities  </B></FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Textron&nbsp;Inc. may periodically sell any or all of the following securities to the public: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>common
stock;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>preferred
stock; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>debt
securities, including senior debt securities and subordinated debt securities. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Specific
terms of our preferred stock and our debt securities will be set forth in a prospectus supplement with respect to the specific type or types of securities then being offered. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
securities described in this prospectus may be offered in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined at the time of the offering. However, the aggregate initial public offering
price of all such securities will not exceed $2,000,000,000 or its equivalent, based on the applicable exchange rate at the time of sale, if our debt securities are issued with principal amounts
denominated in one or more foreign currencies or currency units as designated by us. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this
prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.</B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=3><B>We urge you to carefully read this prospectus, including the factors described under "Risk Factors" beginning on page 2,
and the accompanying prospectus supplement, which will describe the specific terms of our common or preferred stock or our debt securities being offered, before you make your investment
decision.</B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This prospectus may not be used to sell securities unless it is accompanied by a prospectus supplement. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>The
date of this prospectus is August&nbsp;4, 2004. </FONT></P>

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No person is authorized to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or the accompanying prospectus
supplement and, if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized. This prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement do not constitute an
offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the securities described in this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement or an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy such securities in any circumstance in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement,
nor any sale made under this prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of Textron since
the date of this prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement or that the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement is
correct as of any time subsequent to the date of such information. </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="92%"><FONT SIZE=2>About This Prospectus</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>1</FONT></TD>
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Textron</FONT></TD>
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1</FONT></TD>
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Risk Factors</FONT></TD>
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2</FONT></TD>
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Use of Proceeds</FONT></TD>
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Description of Capital Stock</FONT></TD>
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Description of Debt Securities</FONT></TD>
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11</FONT></TD>
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Plan of Distribution</FONT></TD>
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18</FONT></TD>
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Legal Opinions</FONT></TD>
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Experts</FONT></TD>
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Where You Can Find More Information</FONT></TD>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, using a "shelf" registration process.
Under this shelf registration process, we may sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one of more offerings up to an aggregate total initial public offering price of
$2,000,000,000. This prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities we may offer. Each time we sell securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement accompanying this
prospectus that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering, which we refer to as the "prospectus supplement" in this prospectus. The prospectus supplement may also add, update
or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus and the prospectus supplement, together with additional information described under the heading "Where You Can
Find More Information." </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;References
in this prospectus and the prospectus supplement to "Textron," "we," "us" and "our" are to Textron&nbsp;Inc. and, as applicable, its subsidiaries. When we refer to the
"securities" in this prospectus, we mean any of our common or preferred stock or our debt securities that we may offer with this prospectus, unless we state otherwise. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>TEXTRON    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Textron&nbsp;Inc. is a global, multi-industry company with operations in five business segments&#151;Bell, Cessna, Fastening Systems, Industrial and
Finance. Our products include helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft, light and mid-size business jets, turbo-prop and piston-powered aircraft, aerospace and defense systems,
engineered fastening systems and solutions, plastic fuel tanks, golf cars and utility vehicles, turf-care equipment, wire and cable installation and maintenance tools and other industrial
products. We also are a leading commercial finance company for select markets. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
are incorporated under the laws of Delaware. Our principal executive offices are located at 40&nbsp;Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 and our telephone number is
(401)&nbsp;421-2800. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>RISK FACTORS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>In considering whether or not to purchase our common or preferred stock or our debt securities, you should carefully consider the risks
described below and the other information we have included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or the prospectus supplement.</I></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Benefits from restructuring and other cost improvement programs could take longer than expected and may not be as successful as planned.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To improve returns at core businesses and to complete the integration of certain acquisitions, we began a restructuring program in 2000. Although the program will
be substantially complete by the end of 2004, operating efficiencies achieved from the restructuring may not be sustained, and the operating efficiencies expected in the future may be lower or may
take longer to materialize than anticipated. Any of these results could have an adverse effect on our profitability. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>We may be unable to effectively mitigate customer pricing pressures.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In some markets, particularly where we deliver component products and services to original equipment manufacturers, we face increasing customer demands for price
reductions, which are sometimes contractually obligated. In most cases, we are able to offset these reductions through technological advances or by lowering our cost base through improved operating
and supply chain efficiencies. However, if we are unable to effectively mitigate future customer pricing pressures, our financial results of operations could be adversely affected. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Delays in aircraft delivery schedules or cancellation of orders may adversely affect our financial results.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The demand for business jets is highly correlated with corporate profits on a lagged basis. Customers of business jets, including sellers of fractional share
interests, may respond to weak economic conditions by delaying delivery of orders or canceling orders. Over the longer term, weakness in the market for new jets may result in fewer hours flown and
consequently lower demand for spare parts and maintenance. Weak economic conditions may also cause reduced demand for used business jets. We may accept used aircraft on trade-in and are
subject to fluctuations in the fair market value of the aircraft while in inventory. Reduced demand for new business jets, spare parts and maintenance, or for used business jets, can have an adverse
effect on our financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Developing new products and technologies entails significant risks and uncertainties.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are exposed to risks that are unique to the products and services we provide for the U.S. government. A significant portion of Bell's future business is
contingent on the design, development and acceptance of the V-22 Osprey aircraft. This technology, in development for over a decade, is not yet in full-rate production. The
U.S. government is the sole customer for this product currently, and a change in the appropriation for this project could have a negative effect on our earnings and financial condition. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
our commercial business, delays in the development and certification of new aircraft products could affect our financial results of operations. These delays could be caused by
production changes to meet customer demands, coordination with joint venture partners or failure on the part of our suppliers to deliver product as agreed. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>We have customer concentration to the U.S. government.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We derive approximately 10% of our revenue from sales to a variety of services and departments within the U.S. government. We expect that these sales will grow as
a percentage of revenue over the </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>foreseeable
future. Our ability to compete successfully for and retain business is highly dependent on technical excellence, management proficiency, strategic alliances, cost-effective
performance and the ability to recruit and retain key personnel. U.S. government programs are subject to uncertain future funding levels, which can result in the extension or termination of programs.
Our business is also highly sensitive to changes in national and international priorities and U.S. government budgets. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Our U.S. government contracts may be terminated at any time and may contain other unfavorable provisions.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The U.S. government typically can terminate or modify any of its contracts with us either for its convenience or if we default by failing to perform under the
terms of the applicable contract. A termination arising out of our default could expose us to liability and have an adverse effect on our ability to re-compete for future contracts and
orders. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
any of our contracts are terminated by the U.S. government, our backlog would be reduced by the expected value of the remaining terms of such contracts and our financial condition and
results of operations could be adversely affected. In addition, on those contracts for which we are teamed with others and are not the prime contractor, the U.S. government could terminate a prime
contract under which we are a subcontractor, irrespective of the quality of our services as a subcontractor. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition to unfavorable termination provisions, our U.S. government contracts contain provisions that allow the U.S. government to unilaterally suspend us from receiving new contracts
pending resolution of alleged violations of procurement laws or regulations, reduce the value of existing contracts, issue modifications to a contract and control and potentially prohibit the export
of our products, services and associated materials. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Cost over-runs on our contracts could subject us to losses or adversely affect our future business.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under fixed-price contracts, we receive a fixed price irrespective of the actual costs we incur, and consequently, any costs in excess of the fixed price are
absorbed by us. Under time and materials contracts, we are paid for labor at negotiated hourly billing rates and for certain expenses. Under cost reimbursement contracts, which are subject to a
contract-ceiling amount, we are reimbursed for allowable costs and paid a fee, which may be fixed or performance based. However, if our costs exceed the contract ceiling or are not allowable under the
provisions of the contract or applicable regulations, we may not be able to obtain reimbursement for all such costs. Under each type of contract, if we are unable to control costs we incur in
performing under the contract, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. Cost over-runs also may adversely affect our ability to sustain existing
programs and obtain future contract awards. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract
and program accounting require judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenues and costs and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Due to the
size and nature of many of our contracts, the estimation of total revenues and cost at completion is complicated and subject to many variables. Assumptions have to be made regarding the length of time
to complete the contract because costs also include expected increases in wages and prices for materials. Incentives or penalties related to performance on contracts are considered in estimating sales
and profit rates and are recorded when there is sufficient information for us to assess anticipated performance. Estimates of award fees are also used in estimating sales and profit rates based on
actual and anticipated awards. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Because
of the significance of the estimates described above, it is likely that different amounts could be recorded if we used different assumptions or if the underlying circumstances
were to change. Changes in underlying assumptions, circumstances or estimates may adversely affect our future financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>We may make acquisitions that increase the risks of our business.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We may enter into acquisitions in the future in an effort to enhance shareowner value. Acquisitions involve a certain amount of risks and uncertainties such as: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
difficulty in integrating newly-acquired businesses and operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner and the risk that we encounter significant
unanticipated costs or other problems associated with integration;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
challenges in achieving strategic objectives, cost savings and other benefits expected from acquisitions;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
risk that the acquired businesses' markets do not evolve as anticipated and that the technologies acquired do not prove to be those needed to be successful in those
markets;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
risk that we pay a purchase price that exceeds what the future results of operations would have merited;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
potential loss of key employees of the acquired businesses; and
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risk of diverting the attention of senior management from our existing operations. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Our business could be adversely affected by strikes or work stoppages by our unionized employees.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approximately 16,000 of our employees are unionized, which represented approximately 37% of our employees at December&nbsp;31, 2003. As a result, we may
experience work stoppages, which could negatively impact our ability to manufacture our products on a timely basis, resulting in strain on our relationships with our customers and a loss of revenues.
In addition, the presence of unions may limit our flexibility in responding to competitive pressures in the marketplace, which could have an adverse effect on our financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition to our workforce, the workforces of many of our customers and suppliers are represented by labor unions. Work stoppages or strikes at the plants of our key customers could
result in delayed or cancelled orders for our products. Work stoppages and strikes at the plants of our key suppliers could disrupt our manufacturing processes. Any of these results could adversely
affect our financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Our textron finance borrowing group's business is dependent on its continuing access to the capital markets.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our financings are conducted through two borrowing groups, Textron Finance and Textron Manufacturing. Textron Finance consists of Textron Financial Corporation
and its subsidiaries, which are the entities through which we operate in the Finance segment. Textron Finance relies on its access to the capital markets to fund asset growth and to meet debt
obligations and other commitments. Textron Finance raises funds through commercial paper borrowings, issuances of medium-term notes and other term debt securities, and syndication and
securitization of receivables. Additional liquidity is provided to Textron Finance through committed bank lines of credit. Much of the capital markets funding is made possible by the maintenance of
credit ratings that are acceptable to investors. If the credit ratings of Textron Finance were to be lowered, it might face higher borrowing costs, a disruption of its access to the capital markets or
both. Textron Finance could also lose access to financing for other reasons, such as a general disruption of the capital markets. Any disruption of Textron Finance's access to the capital markets
could adversely affect its business and our profitability. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>If textron finance is unable to maintain portfolio credit quality, our financial performance could be adversely affected.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Textron Finance has taken steps to eliminate non-core portfolios and focus on key markets. A key determinant of financial performance at Textron
Finance will be its ability to maintain the quality of loans, leases and other credit products in the portfolios that remain and to continue to generate profitable new business. The level of credit
losses we may experience at Textron Finance is heavily dependent upon economic factors, including debt service burden and interest rates. Weak economic conditions may result in higher than anticipated
provisions for credit loss, which could adversely affect our financial performance. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>The level of our reserves are subject to many uncertainties and may not be adequate to cover writedowns or losses.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to reserves at Textron Finance, we establish reserves in various of our businesses to cover uncollectible accounts receivable, excess or obsolete
inventory, fair market value writedowns on used
aircraft and golf cars, recall campaigns, warranty costs and litigation. These reserves are subject to adjustment from time to time depending on actual experience and are subject to many
uncertainties. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
the case of litigation matters for which reserves have not been established because the loss is not deemed probable, it is reasonably possible such matters could be decided against us
and could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures in amounts that are not presently estimable. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Currency, commodity price and interest rate fluctuations may adversely affect our results.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are exposed to a variety of market risks, including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates. We monitor
and manage these exposures as an integral part of our overall risk management program. In some cases, we purchase hedges or enter into contracts to insulate our financial results of operations from
these fluctuations. Nevertheless, changes in currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates can have adverse effects on our financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>The increasing costs of certain employee and retiree benefits could adversely affect our results.  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our earnings and cash flow may be impacted by the amount of income or expense we record and expend for our employee benefit plans. This is particularly true with
income or expense from our pension plans, which are dependent on returns in worldwide debt and equity markets and assumptions used to determine the present value of our benefit obligations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition, medical inflation in the U.S. is rising at a rate faster than growth in GDP. Continued medical inflation in excess of the growth in GDP increases the risk that we will not
be able to mitigate the rising costs of medical benefits. Increases to the costs of pension and medical benefits could have an adverse effect on our financial results of operations. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>USE OF PROCEEDS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We expect to use all of the net proceeds from the sale of the securities described in this prospectus for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited
to, any of the following: capital expenditures, investments in subsidiaries, working capital, repurchases of shares of our outstanding common stock, potential acquisitions and other business
opportunities. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have authority to issue up to 515,000,000 shares of capital stock, of which 15,000,000 shares may be designated as Textron preferred stock, no par value, and
500,000,000 shares may be designated as Textron common stock, $.125 par value. As of January&nbsp;3, 2004, 165,340 shares of Textron preferred stock were outstanding and 137,153,849 shares of
Textron common stock were outstanding. When we refer to "Textron," "we," "our" and "us" in this section, we mean Textron&nbsp;Inc. and not to its subsidiaries. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Common Stock  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Voting rights.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters to be voted upon by
stockholders. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The holders of our common stock, after any preferences of holders of any of our preferred stock, are entitled to
receive dividends as determined by our board of directors. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liquidation and dissolution.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If we are liquidated or dissolved, the holders of our common stock will be entitled to share in
our assets available for distribution to stockholders in proportion to the amount of our common stock they own. The amount available for distribution to common stockholders is calculated after payment
of all liabilities and after holders of our preferred stock receive their preferential share of our assets. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other terms.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Holders of our common stock have no right to: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>convert
the stock into any other security;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>have
the stock redeemed; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>purchase
additional stock or to maintain their proportionate ownership interest. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our
common stock does not have cumulative voting rights. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Directors' liability.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our restated certificate of incorporation provides that no member of our board of directors will be
personally liable to Textron or its stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of their fiduciary duties as a director, except for liability: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>for
any breach of the director's legal duty to act in the best interests of Textron and its stockholders;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>for
acts or omissions by the director in bad faith or that involve intentional misconduct or an intentional violation of the law;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>for
declaring dividends or authorizing the purchase or redemption of shares in violation of Delaware law; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>for
transactions where the director derived an improper personal benefit. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our
by-laws also require us to indemnify directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer agent and registrar.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wachovia Bank, N.A. is transfer agent and registrar for our common stock. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stockholder rights plan.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under Delaware law, a corporation may create and issue rights entitling the holders of such rights
to purchase from the corporation shares of its capital stock of any class or classes. We have entered into a rights agreement that provides for the creation and issuance of preferred stock purchase
rights. The terms of our rights agreement are complex and not easily </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>summarized.
The summary that follows may not contain all of the information that is important to you. You should carefully read our rights agreement, which is filed as an exhibit to the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part filed by us with the SEC. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Currently,
each outstanding share of our common stock has attached to it one-half of a preferred stock purchase right. One preferred stock purchase right entitles the holder
to buy one one-hundredth of a share of a series of our preferred stock. The purchase price per one one-hundredth of a share of our preferred stock is $250, but this purchase
price may be adjusted in some circumstances. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
preferred stock purchase rights are exercisable only in some circumstances in which a person or group acquires or offers to acquire beneficial ownership of 15% or more of our common
stock. Generally: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>if
a person or group acquires or has the right to acquire more than 15% of our common stock, then each preferred stock purchase right will entitle the holder to purchase a
number of shares of our common stock with a then current market value equal to twice the purchase price, unless this amount is adjusted. The holder of a preferred stock purchase right will not be
entitled to exercise
this right in connection with a transaction that our board of directors determines to be at a fair price and in the best interests of Textron; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>each
preferred stock purchase right will entitle the holder to purchase a number of shares of the acquiror's common stock having a then current market value equal to twice
the purchase price, unless this amount is adjusted, if:
<BR><BR></FONT>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>we
merge into another entity;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>another
entity merges into us; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>we
sell more than 50% of our assets or earning power. </FONT></DD></DL>
</DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
rights that are or were owned by an acquiror of more than 15% of our outstanding common stock will be null and void. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
rights will expire on September&nbsp;27, 2005, unless earlier redeemed by us. At its option, our board of directors may redeem all the outstanding rights at a price of $.05 per
right prior to ten days following the time that an acquiror obtains 15% or more of our outstanding common stock. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
rights may have anti-takeover effects and may cause substantial dilution to a person or group that attempts to acquire Textron. The rights, however, should not affect any
potential acquiror willing to make an offer at a price that is fair and in the best interest of Textron and its stockholders. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition, the following provisions in our restated certificate of incorporation, by-laws and Delaware law may have anti-takeover effects. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Classified board of directors.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our restated certificate of incorporation divides our board of directors into three classes.
Each class is to consist as nearly as possible of one-third of the directors. Each director serves for a term of three years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. The
number of directors of Textron will be fixed from time to time by our board of directors. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Removal of directors by stockholders.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Delaware law and our by-laws provide that members of a classified board of
directors may be removed only for cause by a vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on the election of directors. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stockholder nomination of directors.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our by-laws provide that a stockholder must notify us in writing of any
stockholder nomination of a director at least 90 but not more than 120&nbsp;days prior to the date of the annual meeting for the election of directors. However, if the date for the annual meeting is
not within 30&nbsp;days of the anniversary of the immediately preceding year's annual meeting, or if a </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>stockholder
wishes to make a nomination at a special meeting held instead of an annual meeting, the notice must be received by us no later than ten days after the date notice of the meeting is mailed
or the date the meeting date is publicly disclosed, whichever occurs first. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No action by written consent.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our restated certificate of incorporation provides that our stockholders may act only at duly
called meetings of stockholders and by unanimous written consent. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10% stockholder provision.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under our restated certificate of incorporation, the holders of at least two-thirds of
the outstanding shares of our voting stock must approve transactions between a 10% stockholder and Textron or any of its subsidiaries. The vote of two-thirds of the outstanding shares of
our voting stock is required unless: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>a
majority of disinterested directors who were directors before the 10% stockholder became a 10% stockholder approve the transaction; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
form and value of the consideration to be received by our stockholders is fair in relation to the price paid by the 10% stockholder in connection with his or her prior
acquisition of our stock. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under
Delaware law, a vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares of our voting stock is required to amend or repeal this provision of our restated
certificate of incorporation. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
terms of our restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws outlined above are complex and not easily summarized. The above summary may not contain all of the
information that is important to you. Accordingly, you should carefully read our restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws, which are incorporated into this prospectus by reference
in their entirety. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Delaware business combination statute.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are subject to Section&nbsp;203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
Section&nbsp;203 restricts some types of transactions and business combinations between a corporation and a 15% stockholder. A 15% stockholder is generally considered by Section&nbsp;203 to be a
person owning 15% or more of the corporation's outstanding voting stock. A 15% stockholder is referred to as an "interested stockholder." Section&nbsp;203 restricts these transactions for a period
of three years from the date the stockholder acquired 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock. With some exceptions, unless the transaction is approved by our board of directors and the holders of
at least two-thirds of our outstanding voting stock, Section&nbsp;203 prohibits significant business transactions such as: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>a
merger with, disposition of significant assets to or receipt of disproportionate financial benefits by the 15% stockholder; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
other transaction that would increase the 15% stockholder's proportionate ownership of any class or series of our capital stock. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
shares held by the 15% stockholder are not counted as outstanding when calculating the two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock needed for approval. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
prohibition against these transactions does not apply if: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>prior
to the time that any stockholder became a 15% stockholder, our board of directors approved either the business combination or the transaction in which such stockholder
acquired 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
15% stockholder owns at least 85% of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation as a result of the transaction in which such stockholder acquired 15% or more of our
outstanding voting stock. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shares
held by persons who are both directors and officers or by some types of employee stock plans are not counted as outstanding when making this calculation. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Preferred Stock  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our board of directors may issue shares of our preferred stock, without shareholder approval, and may determine their terms, including the following: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
designation of the series of our preferred stock and the number of shares that will constitute such series;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
public offering price;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
discount paid to, or received by, any underwriters;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
voting powers, if any;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
dividend rate of such series and any preferences in relation to the dividends payable on any other class or series of our capital stock and any limitations or conditions
on the payment of dividends;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
redemption price and terms of redemption, if redeemable;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
amount payable upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
amount of a sinking fund, if any;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>conversion
rights, if any, including the conversion price or rate of exchange and the adjustment, if any, to be made to the conversion price or rate of exchange;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
other designation, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
other qualifications, limitations or restrictions relating to our preferred stock. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our
board of directors may delegate the power to determine the terms listed above to a committee of our board of directors. The terms of our preferred stock, as determined by our board
of directors or that committee, will be described in the prospectus supplement. In addition to the terms set by our board of directors or that committee, Delaware law provides that the holders of our
preferred stock have the right to vote separately as a class on any proposal involving a fundamental change in the rights of holders of such preferred stock. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>General  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following is a general description of the debt securities that may be issued from time to time by us. The particular terms relating to each debt security will
be set forth in the prospectus supplement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
debt securities will be our direct, unsecured obligations. Our seniordebt securities will rank equally with all of our other senior and unsubordinated debt. Our subordinated debt
securities will have a junior position to all of our senior debt. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since
a significant part of our operations are conducted through subsidiaries, a significant portion of our cash flow and, consequently, our ability to service debt, including our debt
securities, are dependent upon the earnings of our subsidiaries and the transfer of funds by those subsidiaries to us in the form of dividends or other transfers, supplemented with borrowings. Some of
our operating subsidiaries may finance their operations by borrowing from external creditors. Lending agreements between some of the operating subsidiaries and external creditors may restrict the
amount of net assets available for cash dividends and other payments to us. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition, holders of our debt securities will have a junior position to claims of creditors of any of our subsidiaries, including trade creditors, debtholders, secured creditors,
taxing authorities, guarantee holders and any preferred stockholders, except to the extent that we are recognized as a creditor of any such subsidiary. Any claims of Textron as the creditor of its
subsidiary would be subordinate to any security interest in the assets of such subsidiary and any indebtedness of such subsidiary senior to that held by us. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each
series of our debt securities will be issued under an indenture dated as of September&nbsp;10, 1999 between us and The Bank of New York, as trustee. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
have summarized below the material provisions of the indenture. The indenture is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part and is
incorporated into this prospectus by reference. You should read the indenture for provisions that may be important to you. In the summary, we have included references to section numbers of the
indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. When we refer to "Textron," "we," "our" and "us" in this section, we mean Textron&nbsp;Inc. and not to its subsidiaries. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Terms Applicable to Senior Debt Securities and Subordinated Debt Securities  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No limit on debt amounts.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The indenture does not limit the amount of debt that can be issued under the indenture. That amount
is set from time to time by our board of directors. (&sect;&nbsp;3.1) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prospectus supplements.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The prospectus supplements will contain the specific terms for our debt securities including some or
all of the following: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>title
of the securities;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>offering
price;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
limit on the amount that may be issued;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>whether
or not our debt securities will be issued in global form and who the depository will be;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>maturity
date(s);
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>interest
rate or the method of computing the interest rate;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>dates
on which interest will accrue, or how the dates will be determined, the interest payment dates and any related record dates; </FONT></DD></DL>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>place(s)
where payments will be made;
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and conditions on which our debt securities may be redeemed at the option of Textron;
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if any, on which, and the price(s) at which Textron is obligated o redeem, or at the holder's option to purchase, our debt securities and related terms and
provisions;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
provisions granting special rights to holders when a specified event occurs;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>details
of any required sinking fund payments;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
changes to or additional events of default or covenants;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
special tax implications of our debt securities;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>subordination
terms of any of our subordinated debt securities;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>terms,
if any, on which a series of our debt securities may be convertible into or exchangeable for our common or preferred stock or our other debt securities, including
provisions as to whether conversion or exchange is mandatory, at the option of the holder or at our option; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
other terms that are not inconsistent with the indenture. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Covenants.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under the indenture, we will: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>pay
the principal, interest and any premium on our debt securities when due (&sect;&nbsp;10.1); and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>maintain
a place of payment (&sect;&nbsp;10.2). </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidation, merger and sale of assets.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The indenture provides that we will not consolidate with or merge into any other
corporation or transfer our assets substantially as an entirety unless: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
successor is a corporation organized in the U.S. and expressly assumes the due and punctual payment of the principal and interest on all our debt securities issued under
the indenture and the performance of every other covenant of the indenture; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>immediately
after we consolidate or merge, no event of default and no event that, after notice or lapse of time, or both, would become an event of default shall have
happened and be continuing.&nbsp;(&sect;&nbsp;8.1) </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
<BR>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon
any such consolidation, merger or transfer, the successor corporation shall be substituted for us under the indenture and we shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under
the indenture and our debt securities.&nbsp;(&sect;&nbsp;8.2) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Events of default.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The indenture provides that the following are events of default with respect to any series of debt
securities: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>we
fail to pay the principal, any premium or any sinking fund payment on such series when due;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>we
fail to pay interest on such series within 30&nbsp;days of the due date;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>we
fail to observe or perform any other covenant in the indenture (other than those included expressly for the benefit of debt securities of series other than such series)
and such failure continues for 90&nbsp;days after we receive notice from the trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of our outstanding debt securities of that series; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>certain
events of bankruptcy or insolvency, whether voluntary or not. (&sect;&nbsp;5.1). </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An
event of default with respect to one series of our debt securities does not necessarily constitute an event of default with respect to any other series of our debt securities. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
trustee may withhold notice to the holders of any series of our debt securities of any default with respect to such series (except in the payment of principal, premium or interest)
if it considers such withholding to be in the interests of such holders. (&sect;&nbsp;6.2) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
an event of default with respect to any series of our debt securities shall have occurred and be continuing, the trustee or the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of our
debt securities of such series may declare the principal of all our debt securities of such series, or in the case of discounted debt securities, such portion of the discounted debt securities as may
be described in the prospectus supplement, to be immediately due and payable. (&sect;&nbsp;5.2) </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
indenture contains a provision entitling the trustee to be indemnified by the holders before proceeding to exercise any right or power at the request of any of the holders.
(&sect;&nbsp;6.3) The indenture provides that the holders of a majority in principal amount of our outstanding debt securities of any series may direct the time, method and place of
conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee or with respect to our debt securities. (&sect;&nbsp;5.12) The right of a holder to institute a proceeding with respect to
the indenture is subject to certain conditions, including giving notice and indemnity to the trustee. However, the holder has an absolute right to receipt of principal, premium, if any, and interest
at the stated maturities (or, in the case of redemption, on the redemption date) or to institute suit for the enforcement of such payment. (&sect;&sect;&nbsp;5.7 and 5.8) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
holders of a majority in principal amount of our outstanding debt securities of any series may waive any past defaults except: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>a
default in payment of the principal or interest; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>a
default in respect of a covenant or provision of the indenture that cannot be amended or modified without the consent of the holder of each debt security affected.
(&sect;&nbsp;5.13) </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
will periodically file statements with the trustees regarding our compliance with covenants in the indenture. (&sect;&nbsp;10.6) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Modifications and amendments.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to the qualifications set forth below, modifications and amendments to the indenture
may be made by us and the trustee without the consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of our outstanding debt securities. (&sect;&nbsp;9.1) The following changes can only be
made with the consent of each affected holder: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>a
change in the terms of payment of principal, premium, or interest; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>a
reduction in the percentage of holders necessary to amend the indenture or waive any default. (&sect;&nbsp;9.2) </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Satisfaction and discharge.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless otherwise specified in the prospectus supplement, we can satisfy our obligations under our
outstanding debt securities and need not comply with most of the covenants in the indenture if we deposit with the trustee funds sufficient to pay all amounts owed in the future and obtain an opinion
of counsel that the deposit itself will not cause the holders of our debt securities to recognize gain or loss for income tax purposes. (&sect;&nbsp;4.2) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon
our request, the indenture will no longer be effective for almost all purposes if either: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>all
outstanding securities have been delivered to the trustee for cancellation; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
only securities that are still outstanding have, or within one year will, become due and payable or are to be called for redemption, and we have deposited with the
trustee funds that are sufficient to make all future payments. (&sect;&nbsp;4.1) </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Concerning the debt trustee.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The trustee from time to time extends credit facilities to us and certain of our subsidiaries.
We and certain of our subsidiaries may also maintain bank accounts, borrow </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>money
and have other customary banking or investment banking relationships with the trustee in the ordinary course of business. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form, exchange, transfer.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless otherwise specified in the prospectus supplement, our debt securities will be issued in
registered form without coupons. They may also be issued in global form with accompanying book-entry procedures as described below. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A
holder of our debt securities of any series can exchange the such debt securities for other debt securities of the same series, in any authorized denomination and with the same terms
and aggregate principal amount. They are transferrable at the corporate trust office of the trustee or at any transfer
agent designated by us for that purpose. No charge will be made for any such exchange or transfer except for any tax or governmental charge related to such exchange or transfer.
(&sect;&nbsp;3.5) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Global securities.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The indenture provides that the registered debt securities may be issued in the form of one or more fully
registered global securities that will be deposited with and registered in the name of a depositary or with a nominee for a depositary identified in the prospectus
supplement.&nbsp;(&sect;&nbsp;3.1) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
specific terms of the depositary arrangement with respect to any of our debt securities to be represented by a registered global security will be described in the prospectus
supplement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ownership
of beneficial interests in a registered global security will be limited to persons that have accounts with the depositary for such registered global security ("participants")
or persons that may hold interests through participants. Upon the issuance of a registered global security, the depositary will credit, on its book-entry registration and transfer system,
the participants' accounts with the respective principal amounts of our debt securities represented by the registered global security beneficially owned by such participants. Ownership of beneficial
interests in such registered global security will be shown on, and the transfer of such ownership interests will be effected only through, records maintained by the depositary for such registered
global security or on the records of participants for interests of persons holding through participants. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So
long as the depositary for a registered global security, or its nominee, is the registered owner of a registered global security, the depositary or the nominee will be considered the
sole owner or holder of our debt securities represented by the registered global security for all purposes. Except as set forth below, owners of beneficial interests in a registered global security
will not: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>be
entitled to have our debt securities represented by such registered global security registered in their names;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>receive
or be entitled to receive physical delivery of such debt securities in definitive forms; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>be
considered the owners or holders of our debt securities. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
<BR>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accordingly,
each person owning a beneficial interest in a registered global security must rely on the procedures of the depositary for such registered global security and, if such
person is not a participant, on the procedures of the participant through which such person owns its interest, to exercise any rights of a holder under the indenture. We understand that under existing
industry practices, if we request any action of holders, or if an owner of a beneficial interest in a registered global security desires to take any action that a holder is entitled to take under the
indenture, the depositary would authorize the participants holding the relevant beneficial interests to take such action, and such participants would authorize beneficial owners owning through such
participants to take such action. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal,
premium, if any, and interest payments on our debt securities represented by a registered global security registered in the name of a depositary or its nominee will be made to
such depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, as the registered owner of such registered global security. Neither Textron nor the trustee will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect
of the </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>records
relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in such registered global security. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
expect that the depositary for any of our debt securities represented by a registered global security, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium or interest will immediately
credit participants' accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in such registered global security as shown on the records of such depositary. We also
expect that payments by participants to owners of beneficial interests in such a registered global security held by the participants will be governed by standing customer instructions and customary
practices, as is now the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in "street name." </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
may at any time determine not to have any of our debt securities of a series represented by one or more registered global securities and, in such event, will issue our debt securities
of such series in definitive form in exchange for all of the registered global security or securities representing such debt securities. Any of our debt securities issued in definitive form in
exchange for a registered global security will be registered in such name or names as the depositary shall instruct the trustee. We expect that such instructions will be based upon directions received
by the depositary from participants with respect to ownership of beneficial interests in such registered global security. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our
debt securities may also be issued in the form of one or more bearer global securities that will be deposited with a common depositary for Euroclear and Clearstream Banking, or with
a nominee for such depositary identified in the prospectus supplement. The specific terms and procedures, including the specific terms of the depositary arrangement, with respect to any portion of a
series of our debt securities to be represented by a bearer global security will be described in the prospectus supplement. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Particular Terms of Senior Debt Securities  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ranking of senior debt securities.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our senior debt securities will constitute part of our senior debt and rank equally with
all our other unsecured debt, except that it will be senior to our subordinated debt. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Limitation upon mortgages.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The indenture's provisions applicable to senior debt securities prohibit Textron and its
Restricted Subsidiaries, as defined below, from issuing, assuming or guaranteeing any debt for money borrowed secured by a mortgage, security interest, lien or other encumbrance ("mortgages") upon any
Principal Property, as defined below, of Textron or any Restricted Subsidiary, as defined below, or upon any shares of stock or indebtedness of any Restricted Subsidiary without equally and ratably
securing our senior debt securities issued under the indenture. This restriction, however, will not apply to: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>mortgages
on property, shares of stock or indebtedness of any corporation existing at the time such corporation becomes a Restricted Subsidiary;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>mortgages
on property existing at the time of acquisition of such property by Textron or a Restricted Subsidiary, or mortgages to secure the payment of all or any part of
the purchase price of such property upon the acquisition of such property or to secure indebtedness incurred prior to, at the time of, or within 180&nbsp;days after, the acquisition of such property
for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price thereof, or mortgages to secure the cost of improvements to such acquired property;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>mortgages
to secure indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary owing to Textron or another Restricted Subsidiary;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>mortgages
existing at the date of the indenture; </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>mortgages
on property of a corporation existing at the time such corporation is merged into or consolidated with Textron or a Restricted Subsidiary or at the time of a sale,
lease or other disposition of the properties of a corporation as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to Textron or a Restricted Subsidiary;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>certain
mortgages in favor of governmental entities; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>extensions,
renewals or replacements of any mortgage referred to in the preceding six bullets.&nbsp;(&sect;&nbsp;10.4) </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding
the restrictions outlined in the preceding paragraph, Textron or any Restricted Subsidiary will be permitted to issue, assume or guarantee any mortgage without equally
and ratably securing our senior debt securities, provided that, after giving effect to such mortgage, the aggregate amount of all debt so secured by mortgages (not including permitted mortgages as
described above) does not exceed 10% of the stockholders' equity of Textron and its consolidated subsidiaries. (&sect;&nbsp;10.4) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Limitation upon sale and leaseback transactions.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indenture's provisions applicable to senior debt securities prohibit
Textron and its Restricted Subsidiaries from entering into any sale and leaseback transaction with respect to any Principal Property other than any such transaction involving a lease for a term of not
more than three years or any such transaction between Textron and a Restricted Subsidiary or between Restricted Subsidiaries, unless either: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Textron
or such Restricted Subsidiary would be entitled to incur indebtedness secured by a mortgage on Principal Property at least equal in amount to the Attributable Debt,
as defined below, with respect to such sale and leaseback transaction, without equally and ratably securing our senior debt securities; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Textron
shall apply an amount equal to the greater of the net proceeds of such sale and the Attributable Debt with respect to such sale and leaseback transaction to:
<BR><BR></FONT>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
retirement of senior indebtedness that matures more than twelve months after the creation of such senior indebtedness; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
acquisition, construction, development or improvement of properties, facilities or equipment that are, or upon such acquisition, construction, development or improvement
will be, or will be a part of, a Principal Property. (&sect;&nbsp;10.5) </FONT></DD></DL>
</DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Waiver of certain covenants.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We will not be required to comply with the covenants listed above and certain other restrictive
covenants with respect to our senior debt securities if the holders of a majority of the outstanding principal amount waive such compliance. (&sect;&nbsp;10.9) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain definitions.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Set forth below is a summary of the definitions of certain capitalized terms used in the indenture and
referred to above. Reference is made to the indenture for the full definition of all the terms used in the indenture. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
term "Attributable Debt" when used in connection with a sale and leaseback transaction referred to above shall mean the total net amount of rent (discounted at the rate per annum
borne by our senior debt securities) required to be paid during the remaining term of the applicable lease.&nbsp;(&sect;&nbsp;1.1) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
term "Principal Property" means any manufacturing plant or manufacturing facility that is (i)&nbsp;owned by Textron or any Restricted Subsidiary, (ii)&nbsp;located within the
continental U.S. and (iii)&nbsp;in the opinion of our board of directors materially important to the total business conducted by Textron and the Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
(&sect;&nbsp;1.1) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
term "Restricted Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary (i)&nbsp;substantially all the property of which is located within the continental U.S. and (ii)&nbsp;that owns any Principal
Property; provided that the term "Restricted Subsidiary" shall not include any Subsidiary that is principally engaged in leasing or in </FONT></P>

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receivables, or that is principally engaged in financing Textron's operations outside the continental U.S. (&sect;&nbsp;1.1) </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
term "Subsidiary" means a corporation more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by Textron or by one or more other Subsidiaries.
(&sect;&nbsp;1.1) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Particular Terms of Subordinated Debt Securities  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ranking of subordinated debt securities.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our subordinated debt securities will be subordinated and junior in right of payment
to our senior debt securities and certain of our other indebtedness to the extent set forth in the prospectus supplement. (&sect;&nbsp;3.1) </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We may periodically sell our common or preferred stock or any series of our debt securities in one or more of the following ways: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>to
underwriters or dealers for resale to the public or to institutional investors;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>directly
to the public or institutional investors; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>through
agents to the public or to institutional investors. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
prospectus supplement will state the terms of the offering of the securities, including: </FONT></P>

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<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
name or names of any underwriters, dealers or agents;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
purchase price of such securities and the proceeds to be received by us;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
underwriting discounts, commissions or agency fees and other items constituting underwriters' or agents' compensation;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
initial public offering price;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>any
securities exchanges on which the securities may be listed. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
we use underwriters in the sale, the underwriters will acquire the securities for their own account and may resell them in one or more transactions, including: </FONT></P>

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<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>negotiated
transactions;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>at
a fixed public offering price or prices; or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>at
varying prices determined at the time of sale. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless
otherwise stated in a prospectus supplement, the obligations of the underwriters to purchase any securities will be conditioned on customary closing conditions and the
underwriters will be obligated to purchase all of such series of securities, if any are purchased. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
we use dealers in the sale, the dealers will acquire the securities as principals and may resell them to the public at varying prices to be determined by the dealers at the time of
resale. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless
otherwise stated in a prospectus supplement, any agent selling securities on our behalf will be acting on a best efforts basis for the period of its appointment. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
prospectus may be delivered by underwriters and dealers in connection with short sales undertaken to hedge exposures under commitments to acquire the securities described in this
prospectus that may be issued on a delayed or contingent basis. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Underwriters,
agents and dealers may be entitled under agreements entered into with us to indemnification by us against certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the
Securities Act of 1933, or to contribution with respect to payments that the underwriters, agents or dealers may be required to make. Underwriters, agents and dealers may be customers of, engage in
transactions with, or perform services for us and our affiliates in the ordinary course of business. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
securities offered by this prospectus, other than our common stock, will be a new issue of securities and will have no established trading market. Our common stock is listed on the
New York Stock Exchange, and any shares of our common stock sold will also be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, upon official notice of issuance. Any underwriters to whom securities are sold by
us for public offering and sale may make a market in the securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. Any of these </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>securities,
other than our common stock, may or may not be listed on a national securities exchange or the Nasdaq National Market. We give no assurance as to the liquidity of or the existence of any
trading market for any of these securities, other than our common stock. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>LEGAL OPINIONS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The validity of any securities offered by this prospectus and certain legal matters relating to those securities will be passed upon for us by Michael D. Cahn,
our Senior Associate General Counsel&#151;Securities and Assistant Secretary, and for any underwriters or agents by counsel named in the prospectus supplement. Mr.&nbsp;Cahn is a
full-time employee of ours and owns, and holds options to purchase, shares of our outstanding common stock. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXPERTS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP, independent auditors, have audited our consolidated financial statements included in our most recently filed Annual Report on
Form&nbsp;10-K, as set forth in their report, which is incorporated into this prospectus by reference. Our financial statements are incorporated into this prospectus by reference in
reliance on Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP's report, given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. </FONT></P>

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NAME="ck47102_where_you_can_find_more_information"> </A>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The SEC's rules allow us to "incorporate by reference" into this prospectus. This means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to
another document. Any information referred to in this way is considered part of this prospectus from the date we file that document. This prospectus incorporates documents by reference, which are not
presented in or delivered with this prospectus. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All
documents filed by us pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 after the date of this prospectus and before the termination of the
offering, as well as after the date of the initial registration statement of which this prospectus is a part and prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement, are also incorporated into
this prospectus by reference, although we are not incorporating any information furnished in any of our Current Reports on Form&nbsp;8-K filed under either Item 9 or Item 12 of that
Form. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
following documents were filed by us with the SEC and are incorporated into this prospectus by reference: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Our
Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K for the fiscal year ended January&nbsp;3, 2004 (filing date of February&nbsp;27, 2004), as amended by our Annual Report
on Form&nbsp;10-K/A for that fiscal year (filing date of March&nbsp;4, 2004); and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>the
description of our common stock set forth in our registration statement filed pursuant to Section&nbsp;12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including any
amendment or reports filed for the purpose of updating such description. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
<BR>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
statement contained in a document incorporated into this prospectus by reference will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus and the prospectus
supplement to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus or the prospectus supplement or any other subsequently filed document that is deemed to be incorporated by reference into this
prospectus modifies or supersedes the statement. Any statement so modified or superseded will not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus or the
prospectus supplement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
documents incorporated into this prospectus by reference are available from us upon request. We will provide a copy of any or all of the information that is incorporated into this
prospectus by reference (not including exhibits to the information unless those exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference into this prospectus) to any person, including any beneficial owner,
to whom a prospectus is delivered, without charge, upon written or oral request. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Requests
for documents should be directed to: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Textron&nbsp;Inc.<BR>
40 Westminster Street<BR>
Providence, Rhode Island 02903<BR>
Attention: Investor Relations Department </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
file reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Copies of our reports, proxy statements and other information may be inspected and copied at the public reference
facilities maintained by the SEC at: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>SEC
Public Reference Room<BR>
450 Fifth Street, N.W.<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549 </FONT></P>

</UL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For
further information on the SEC's Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site at
http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding companies that file electronically, including Textron. This prospectus is part of a
registration statement filed by us with the SEC. The full registration statement can be obtained from the SEC, or directly from us, as indicated above. In addition, these reports and other information
are also available through the New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005, on which our
common stock is listed. Information about us is also available at our Internet site at </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>http://www.textron.com.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> However, the information on our Internet
site is not a part of this prospectus or the prospectus supplement. </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>Textron&nbsp;Inc.<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=4><B>5.60% Notes due 2017  </B></FONT></P>

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<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_cm47103_2">LEGAL MATTERS</A></FONT><BR>
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