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TEXTRON 2017 PROXY STATEMENT
Contents
Information About the Annual Meeting
General
Shareholders Who May Vote
Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
Voting
Savings Plan Participants
Changing or Revoking a Proxy
Required Vote
Costs of Proxy Solicitation
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Attending the Meeting
Election of Directors
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Nominees for Director
Corporate Governance
Governance Highlights
Director Independence
Leadership Structure
Meeting Attendance
Other Directorships
Board Committees
Risk Oversight
Corporate Governance Guidelines and Policies
Code of Ethics
Shareholder Communications to the Board
Compensation of Directors
Director Stock Ownership Requirements
Anti-Hedging and Pledging Policy
Security Ownership
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Audit Committee Report
Compensation Committee Report
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