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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): January 29, 2009

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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Item 2.02                      Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 29, 2009, Textron Inc. (“Textron”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal year and quarter ended January 3, 2009.  This press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
A discussion 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 is included as an attachment to the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.


Item 9.01                      Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit
Number                                Description

99.1                                Press release dated January 29, 2009 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:  January 29, 2009

 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit No.                          Description

99.1                      Press release dated January 29, 2009 related to earnings.