Table of Contents iv / TEXTRON 2026 PROXY STATEMENT Certain statements in this document are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which may describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters, are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from management’s expectations are described in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, our environmental, social and governance goals are aspirational and may change. Statements regarding our goals are not guarantees or promises that they will be met. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 40 Summary Compensation Table 40 Grants of Plan-Based Awards in Fiscal 2025 42 Outstanding Equity Awards at 2025 Fiscal Year-End 43 Option Exercises and Stock Vested in Fiscal 2025 44 Pension Benefits in Fiscal 2025 45 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation 47 Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control 48 Pay Ratio 52 Pay versus Performance 53 Evaluation of Risk in Compensation Plans 58 Timing of Option Awards 58 Equity Compensation Plan Information 58 Transactions with Related Persons 59 ITEM 3 ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE TEXTRON’S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 60 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING 61 Internet Availability of Proxy Materials 61 Voting 61 Savings Plan Participants 61 Changing or Revoking a Proxy 61 Required Vote 62 Costs of Proxy Solicitation 62 Confidential Voting Policy 62 Attending the Meeting 62 OTHER INFORMATION 64 Other Matters to Come Before the Meeting 64 Shareholder Proposals and Other Matters for 2027 Annual Meeting 64 Delivery of Documents to Shareholders Sharing an Address 64 TEXTRON 2026 PROXY STATEMENT
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