TEXTRON INC — Earnings Release 2010

Jul 21, 2010

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2010

TEXTRON INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	I-5480	05-0315468
(State of	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
Incorporation)		Identification Number)

40 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 (Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 421-2800

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EFPlaceholder EFPlaceholder Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 21, 2010, Textron Inc. (“Textron”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2010. This press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Discussions of the reasons why management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding Textron’s financial condition and results of operations are included as attachments to the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed herewith:

Exhibit

Number Description

99.1 Press release dated July 21, 2010 related to earnings.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

TEXTRON INC.

(Registrant)

By: /s/Richard L. Yates

Richard L. Yates

Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller

Date: July 21, 2010

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No . Description

99.1 Press release dated July 21, 2010 related to earnings.