Textron Corrects International Phone Number for Today's Conference Call

    PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Aug. 7, 2001--The non-U.S. phone number for Textron Inc.'s conference call at 11 a.m. ET today was listed incorrectly in an earlier press release.
    The correct phone number for outside the United States is: 952-556-2844 The United States number remains the same: 888-440-7918
    This call will also be accessible via webcast at www.textron.com through the investor relations link on the homepage.