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): June 13, 2008
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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 13, 2008, Textron issued a press release updating its forecast for second quarter earnings per share from continuing operations and reaffirming its earnings forecast for the full year of 2008 and disclosing several matters related thereto. This press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) Exhibits | |
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Exhibit Number | Description |
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| 99 | Press release dated June 13, 2008. |
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) |
| | |
| | | /s/ Arnold Friedman |
| | By: | Arnold Friedman |
| | | Vice President & Deputy General Counsel |
