The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share on Textron's $2.08 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, and $0.35 per share on the company's $1.40 Convertible Preferred Dividend Stock, Series B.

All dividends will be paid on October 1, 2009, to holders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2009.

About Textron

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron in known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.

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