Textron Corrects Domestic Phone Number for Today's Conference Call and Moves Time to 11:15 a.m. ET

    PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Aug. 7, 2001--The U.S. phone number for Textron Inc.'s conference call was listed incorrectly in an earlier press release. Due to this problem, the time of the call has been moved to 11:15 a.m. ET.
    The correct phone number for outside the United States is: 952-556-2844. The United States correct phone number is: 888-400-7918.
    This call will also be accessible via webcast at www.textron.com through the investor relations link on the homepage.