UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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TEXTRON INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 24, 2019.
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Meeting Information |
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TEXTRON INC. |
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Meeting Type: Annual Meeting |
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For holders as of: February 27, 2019 |
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Date: April 24, 2019 Time: 11:00 AM EDT |
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Location: |
Textron Inc. |
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TEXTRON INC. |
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You are receiving
this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: |
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NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS, INCLUDING ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K |
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How to View Online: |
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Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below. |
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How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: |
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: |
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www.proxyvote.com |
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BY TELEPHONE: |
1-800-579-1639 |
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BY E-MAIL*: |
sendmaterial@proxyvote.com |
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* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. |
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 10, 2019 to facilitate timely delivery. |
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How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods |
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SCAN TO VIEW MATERIALS & VOTE |
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Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. |
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Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smartphone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. |
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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. |
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Voting Items |
| The Board of Directors recommends you vote | The Board of Directors recommends you vote | |||
| “FOR” the following nominees: | “FOR” Proposals 2 and 3. | |||
| 1. | Election of Directors | 2. | Approval of the advisory (non-binding) resolution | |
| to approve executive compensation. | ||||
| 1a. | Scott C. Donnelly | |||
| 3. | Ratification of appointment of independent | |||
| 1b. | Kathleen M. Bader | registered public accounting firm. | ||
| 1c. | R. Kerry Clark | The Board of Directors recommends you vote | ||
| “AGAINST” Proposal 4. | ||||
| 1d. | James T. Conway | |||
| 4. | Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder | |||
| 1e. | Lawrence K. Fish | action by written consent. | ||
| 1f. | Paul E. Gagné | Note: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | ||
| 1g. | Ralph D. Heath | |||
| 1h. | Deborah Lee James | |||
| 1i. | Lloyd G. Trotter | |||
| 1j. | James L. Ziemer | |||
| 1k. | Maria T. Zuber | |||
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