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): October 19, 2011
TEXTRON INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-5480 |
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05-0315468 |
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40 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 421-2800
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 19, 2011, Textron Inc. (“Textron”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2011. 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 exhibit is filed herewith:
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Press release dated October 19, 2011 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.
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/s/Richard L. Yates |
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Richard L. Yates |
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Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller |
Date: October 19, 2011
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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Press release dated October 19, 2011 related to earnings. |