2016 Proxy Statement

TEXTRON 2016 PROXY STATEMENT

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

Brokers are not permitted to vote on the election of directors or on certain other proposals

without instructions from the beneficial owner. Therefore, if your shares are held in the name of your broker or

bank, it is important that you vote. We encourage you to vote promptly, even if you intend to attend

the annual meeting.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS

FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON

APRIL 27, 2016:

The Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the Annual Report to Shareholders

for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016 and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended

January 2, 2016 are available at

under “Investor Relations—Investor Resources—Annual Report &

Proxy Materials”. The Company will provide by mail, without charge, a copy of its Annual Report on Form 10-K, at

the request of shareholders. Please direct all inquiries to the Company at (401) 457-2353 or by submitting a written

request to the Secretary at Textron Inc., 40 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903.