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TEXTRON’S GLOBAL NETWORK OF BUSINESSES

BELL HELICOPTER

TEXTRON SYSTEMS

TEXTRON AVIATION

INDUSTRIAL

FINANCE

Bell Helicopter is one of the 
leading suppliers of 
helicopters and related spare 
parts and services in the 
world. Bell is the pioneer of 
the revolutionary tiltrotor 
aircraft and has delivered 
more than 35,000 aircraft to 
customers around the world. 
Greater than 29% of all 
helicopters in operation 
today carry the Bell brand, 
including both military and 
commercial applications.

Textron Systems’ businesses 
provide innovative solutions 
to the defense, aerospace 
and general aviation 
markets. Product lines 
include unmanned systems, 
armored vehicles, advanced 
marine craft, intelligent 
battlefield and surveillance 
systems, intelligence 
software solutions, piston 
engines, simulation, training 
and other defense and 
aviation mission support 
products and services.

Textron Aviation is home to 
the iconic Beechcraft, 
Cessna and Hawker brands, 
and continues to lead 
general aviation through two 
principal lines of business: 
aircraft sales and aftermarket.  
Aircraft sales include 
business jet, turboprop and 
piston aircraft, as well as 
special mission and military 
aircraft. Aftermarket includes 
parts sales, maintenance, 
inspection and repair 
services.

Our Industrial segment offers 
three main product lines:  
fuel systems and functional 
components produced by 
Kautex; specialized vehicles 
and equipment manufactured 
by the Textron Specialized 
Vehicles businesses and 
Jacobsen; and tools and  
test equipment made by  
the Textron Tools & Test 
companies.

Our Finance segment, 
operated by Textron 
Financial Corporation (TFC), 
is a commercial finance 
business that provides 
financing solutions for 
purchasers of Textron 
products, primarily Textron 
Aviation aircraft and Bell 
helicopters. For more than 
five decades, TFC has played 
a key role for Textron 
customers around the globe.

SELECTED YEAR-OVER-YEAR FINANCIAL DATA

(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)

Total Revenues

Total Segment Profit

Income from Continuing Operations

PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK

Common Stock Price:

     High

     Low

     Year-End

Diluted Earnings from Continuing Operations

COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING (In Thousands)

Diluted Average

Year-End

FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets

Manufacturing Group Debt

Finance Group Debt

Shareholders’ Equity

Manufacturing Group Debt-to-Capital (Net of Cash)

Manufacturing Group Debt-to-Capital

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

2014

2013

$  13,878

$  12,104

1,214

605

963

498

$  44.23

$ 

37.43

 32.28

42.17

2.15

23.94

36.61

1.75

$ 281,790

$ 276,582

$ 284,428

$ 282,059

14,605

12,944

2,811

1,063

4,272

33%

40%

1,931

1,256

4,384

15%

31%

658

256

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of Continuing Operations for Manufacturing Group—GAAP

$  1,097

$ 

Manufacturing Cash Flow Before Pension Contributions—Non-GAAP1

753

1.  Manufacturing Cash Flow Before Pension Contributions is a Non-GAAP Measure. See page immediately preceding Form 10-K for Reconciliation to GAAP.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS,

2014 was a year of significant growth for our company. Fueled by our strategic investments  
in new products and acquisitions, and strong performances by our businesses, we generated 
$13.9 billion in total revenues and a segment profit of $1.2 billion. This represents a 15% 
increase in revenues and a 26% increase in segment profit over the previous year.

PROGRESS ACROSS OUR 
BUSINESSES

Our businesses made progress on a 
number of fronts. At Textron Aviation, the 
acquisition of Beechcraft and encouraging 
trends in business aviation helped increase 
revenues from $2.8 billion in 2013 to  
$4.6 billion in 2014. Bell Helicopter moved 
forward on several new products, including 
the 505 Jet Ranger X, which made its first 
flight just 20 months after the program’s 
launch, and the new Bell 525, which 
continues to make progress toward its  
first flight. On the military side, Bell’s 
next-generation tiltrotor, the V-280 Valor, 
achieved a major milestone in being 
selected as one of two aircraft to compete 
for the U.S. Department of Defense’s 
Future Vertical Lift Program. This program 
is worth an estimated $100 billion and is 
expected to replace 2,000 to 4,000 
medium-class utility and attack helicopters.

In our Industrial segment, segment profit 
increased 16% over last year as the 
businesses focused on the introduction of 
new products, strategic acquisitions and 
distribution channel expansion. Our 

Textron Systems segment secured notable 
domestic and international contract wins, 
reflecting a strong focus on aligning its 
businesses’ products with customer 
needs. Our TRU Simulation + Training 
business substantially grew its aviation 
customer base, including a contract to 
supply full-flight simulators for Boeing’s 
latest single-aisle airplane, the 737 MAX. 
Winning such a competitive commercial 
airplane program demonstrates the 
confidence that customers have in TRU  
to deliver sophisticated flight training 
requirements for their operations. 

At Textron Financial, we completed 
another successful year of providing our 
customers with attractive financing 
options in support of Textron aircraft 
product sales.

STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS TO 
EXPAND OUR MARKETS

A key element of our strategy is acquiring 
businesses that will help us realize new 
market opportunities, grow our customer 
base and provide a greater range of 
products and services to customers. In 
2014, we acquired several businesses that 

TOTAL REVENUES BY SEGMENT

Textron Aviation
$4.6B

Bell 
Helicopter
$4.3B

Finance
$0.1B

Textron 
Systems
$1.6B

Industrial
$3.3B

complement our product lines and add new 
capabilities to our existing operations. Our 
largest acquisition was Beech Holdings LLC, 
which brought the iconic Beechcraft and 
Hawker brands into the Textron family. With 
Beechcraft, we have significantly expanded 
our portfolio to include the King Air and T-6 
product families and Hawker parts and 
services, and now have a greatly extended 
service footprint for our global customer 
base of more than 250,000 aircraft.

Within our Industrial segment, our Textron 
Specialized Vehicles group of businesses 
continued to widen its reach into new 
customer markets through the acquisition 

of TUG Technologies, a leading manufacturer 
of aviation ground support equipment. 
Jacobsen acquired Dixie Chopper, a maker 
of zero-turn radius mowers, which allows 
us to expand our product offerings in the 
municipal and commercial markets. 

Our TRU Simulation + Training business 
strengthened its training capabilities and 
broadened its reach among pilots with the 
acquisition of ProFlight, a leader in 
advanced pilot training services. With the 
purchase of ProFlight, TRU is positioned to 
meet the expected increased demand for 
pilot and aircraft maintenance training 
over the coming years. Since the acquisi-
tion, TRU has announced plans for three 
additional training centers: one in Tampa, 
Florida to support our Citation Jet and King 
Air platforms; another in Wichita, Kansas; 
and the third, in Valencia, Spain, with a 
TRU-designed Bell 429 full-flight simulator 
planned as its initial training platform.

NEW PRODUCTS AND PROGRAMS 
FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

As we add new capabilities to our company, 
we’ve continued a relentless focus on our 
customers to anticipate their requirements, 
address their needs with leading-edge 
products and provide them with outstand-
ing support throughout the entire product 
life cycle. Over the past year, we’ve had 
success in each of these areas. Textron 
Aviation began deliveries of the Cessna 
Citation X+, an exciting new aircraft that 
maintains the model’s status as the fastest 
civil aircraft in the world. Customers have 
also responded with great enthusiasm to 
the introduction of the new Citation 
Sovereign+ and Citation M2 aircraft. 
Deliveries for these aircraft started in late 
2013, and, in June 2014, deliveries began 
in Europe following certification from the 
European Aviation Safety Agency. Our 
most spacious business jet, the Citation 
Latitude, entered its flight testing program 
and is on track for FAA certification and 
first deliveries in 2015. 

At Bell Helicopter, we made noteworthy 
progress during the year on our two major 
commercial programs. The Bell 525 
Relentless—our largest commercial 
helicopter—is planning for its maiden 
flight in 2015. Interest among customers 
continues to build, with one customer 
signing a letter of intent to purchase 10 
525 helicopters. As Bell moves forward 
with the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, it has 
received a tremendous reception with 
nearly 300 letters of intent from customers 
in 39 countries. On the military side, the 
V-22 continued to prove its value and 
increase its mission capabilities. Bell 
successfully demonstrated the V-22’s 
forward-firing capability, hitting targets 
using a variety of forward-facing muni-
tions, including rockets and missiles. The 
V-22 has now surpassed 250,000 flight 
hours since it was first deployed in 2007 
with the U.S. Marine Corps and the Air 
Force Special Operations Command.  

Throughout 2014, we also saw our Textron 
Systems businesses win numerous 
contract awards, including a $34 million 
contract award from the U.S. Navy for our 
first Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle; 
a $44 million contract award from the U.S. 
Air Force for its Joint Service Electronic 
Combat Systems Tester, which tests 
electronic combat and avionics systems 
for today’s most advanced combat aircraft; 
and a $190 million foreign military sales 
contract for precision munitions with 
South Korea. Meanwhile, we began 
production on the Ship-to-Shore Connector 
program, the Navy’s next-generation 
amphibious landing craft, and our 
Aerosonde Small Unmanned Aircraft 
System reached a milestone by surpassing 
40,000 flight hours powered by Lycoming 
Engines’ new multifuel engine. 

At our Industrial businesses, we continued 
to find creative ways to meet the needs of 
our customers—whether they are auto 
manufacturers, groundskeepers, electrical 
contractors or outdoor enthusiasts. 

Greenlee expanded its lineup, introducing 
products such as the DataScout 10G, a 
new multiprotocol network analyzer that 
represents the company’s entry into the 
Ethernet market. Jacobsen rolled out a 
completely refreshed TurfCat front rotary 
mower, while Textron Specialized Vehicles 
introduced the Bad Boy Buggies Recoil iS 
Crew, an all-electric hunting vehicle 
packed with passenger comfort innova-
tions. The E-Z-GO brand celebrated its 
60th anniversary, and our Textron 
Specialized Vehicles businesses now 
manufacture more than 70 different 
equipment models, ranging from golf cars 
to aviation ground-support equipment.

In the automotive market, Kautex  
partnered with major automakers in a 
multiyear development project for a 
hydrogen pressure tank designed for fuel 
cells. The company also won a contract 
with Volkswagen to supply an expected  
1.1 million fuel tanks annually for vehicles 
serving the European markets with an 
option for nearly 1 million fuel tanks to 
Volkswagen Brazil.

INVESTING TO WIN WORLDWIDE

By staying true to our long-term strategy 
of investing in great brands and new 
products, we achieved strong growth in 
2014. Our businesses are focused on 
executing these strategies, moving quickly 
and decisively to meet customers’ needs. 
Our talented teams are focused on new 
opportunities, pioneering inventive ways 
to grow their markets. We’re looking 
forward to 2015 and beyond as we build  
on this strong foundation and create 
long-term value for our customers, our 
employees and our shareholders.

SCOTT C. DONNELLY 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott C. Donnelly (1) 
Chairman, President and CEO 
Textron Inc.

Ivor J. Evans (2) (3) 
Chairman and CEO 
Meritor, Inc.

Kathleen M. Bader (1) (3) (5) 
President and CEO (Retired) 
NatureWorks LLC

Lawrence K. Fish (3) (4) 
Chairman and CEO (Retired) 
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

R. Kerry Clark (2) (4) 
Chairman and CEO (Retired) 
Cardinal Health, Inc.

Paul E. Gagné (2) (4) 
Chairman 
Wajax Corporation

James T. Conway (2) (3) 
General (Retired) 
U.S. Marine Corps

Dain M. Hancock (2) (4) 
Executive Vice President 
(Retired) 
Lockheed Martin Corporation

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Scott C. Donnelly 
Chairman, President and  
CEO, Textron Inc. 

Frank T. Connor 
Executive Vice President  
and Chief Financial Officer,  
Textron Inc. 

Cheryl H. Johnson 
Executive Vice President, 
Human Resources,  
Textron Inc. 

E. Robert Lupone 
Executive Vice President, 
General Counsel and  
Secretary, Textron Inc. 

SEGMENT AND BUSINESS 
UNIT PRESIDENTS

Scott A. Ernest 
President and CEO,  
Textron Aviation 

John L. Garrison 
President and CEO,  
Bell Helicopter 

J. Scott Hall 
President and CEO, Industrial 
Segment and Greenlee 

Kevin P. Holleran 
President and CEO, Textron  
Specialized Vehicles 

Ellen M. Lord 
President and CEO, Textron 
Systems Segment 

R. Danny Maldonado 
President and CEO, Textron 
Financial Corporation

Vicente Perez 
President and CEO, Kautex 

James R. Takats 
President and CEO, TRU 
Simulation + Training Inc.

David Withers 
President and CEO, Jacobsen

Lord Powell of Bayswater 
KCMG (3) (4) 
Former Private Secretary and 
Advisor on Foreign Affairs and 
Defense to Prime Ministers 
Margaret Thatcher and  
John Major

Numbers Indicate 
Committee Memberships:

(1)  Executive Committee: 
Chair, Scott C. Donnelly

(2)  Audit Committee:  

Chair, James L. Ziemer

Lloyd G. Trotter (1) (4) 
Managing Partner 
GenNx 360 Capital Partners

James L. Ziemer (1) (2) 
President and CEO (Retired) 
Harley-Davidson, Inc.

(3)  Nominating and Corporate 
Governance Committee: 
Chair, Kathleen M. Bader

(4)  Organization and 

Compensation Committee: 
Chair, Lloyd G. Trotter

(5)  Lead Director:  

Kathleen M. Bader

CORPORATE OFFICERS

Mark S. Bamford 
Vice President and Corporate 
Controller, Textron Inc. 

Julie G. Duffy 
Vice President and Deputy 
General Counsel – Litigation, 
Textron Inc. 

Diane K. Schwarz 
Vice President and  
Chief Information Officer,  
Textron Inc. 

Cathy A. Streker 
Vice President – Human 
Resources, Textron Inc. 

Patricia L. Elmer 
Vice President – Tax,  
Textron Inc.  

Adele J. Suddes 
Vice President – 
Communications, Textron Inc. 

Scott P. Hegstrom 
Vice President – Mergers & 
Acquisitions, Textron Inc.

Douglas R. Wilburne 
Vice President – Investor 
Relations, Textron Inc. 

Mary F. Lovejoy 
Vice President and Treasurer, 
Textron Inc. 

Paul Mc Gartoll 
Vice President – Strategy and 
Business Development, 
Textron Inc. 

Elizabeth C. Perkins 
Vice President and Deputy 
General Counsel, Textron Inc. 

Robert O. Rowland 
Senior Vice President – 
Washington Operations, 
Textron Inc. 

FOOTNOTE TO SELECTED YEAR-OVER-YEAR FINANCIAL DATA

1  We use Manufacturing Cash Flow Before Pension Contributions as our measure of free cash flow. This measure is not a financial 
measure under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should be used in conjunction with GAAP cash measures 
provided in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Free cash flow is a measure generally used by investors, analysts and 
management to gauge a company’s ability to generate cash from operations in excess of that necessary to be reinvested to sustain 
and grow the business and fund its obligations.

Our definition of Manufacturing Cash Flow Before Pension Contributions adjusts net cash from operating activities of continuing 
operations for the Manufacturing group for dividends received from TFC, capital contributions provided under the Support Agreement 
and debt agreements, capital expenditures, proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and contributions to our pension 
plans. We believe that our calculation provides a relevant measure of liquidity and is a useful basis for assessing our ability to fund 
operations and obligations. This measure may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies, as there 
is no definitive accounting standard on how the measure should be calculated. A reconciliation of net cash from operating activities of 
continuing operations for the Manufacturing group as presented in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to Manufacturing Cash 
Flow Before Pension Contributions is provided below:

(In Millions)

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations for the Manufacturing group—GAAP

Less: Capital expenditures

         Dividends received from TFC

Plus: Total pension contributions

         Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment

         Capital contribution paid to TFC

Manufacturing Cash Flow Before Pension Contributions—Non-GAAP

2014

$  1,097

(429)

–

76

9

–

$  753

2013
$  658

(444)

(175)

194

22

1
$  256

 
 
 
 
    UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION  
Washington, D.C. 20549   

Form 10-K 

[ x ]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

[    ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 

For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015 
or 

OF 1934 

For the transition period from            to           . 

Commission File Number 1-5480 
Textron Inc. 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Delaware 
(State or other jurisdiction of  
incorporation or organization) 

05-0315468 
(I.R.S. Employer 
Identification No.) 

40 Westminster Street, Providence, RI  

(Address of principal executive offices)  

 02903 
(Zip code) 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (401) 421-2800 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of Each Class 
Common Stock — par value $0.125 

  Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered 

New York Stock Exchange 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.   Yes  (cid:57)   No      

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.   Yes        No  (cid:57) 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such 
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  (cid:57)   No      

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate  Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File 
required  to  be  submitted  and posted  pursuant  to  Rule  405  of  Regulation  S-T  during  the  preceding  12  months  (or  for  such  shorter period  that  the 
registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes  (cid:57)   No____ 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to 
the  best  of  registrant’s  knowledge,  in  definitive  proxy  or  information  statements  incorporated  by  reference  in  Part  III  of  this  Form  10-K  or  any 
amendment to this Form 10-K.  [  (cid:57)  ] 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  
See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): 

Large accelerated filer  [  (cid:57) ] 

Accelerated filer  [      ] 

Non-accelerated filer    [      ] 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 

Smaller reporting company   [      ] 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes        No   (cid:57) 

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s Common Stock held by non-affiliates at June 28, 2014 was approximately $10.8 billion based on the 
New York Stock Exchange closing price for such shares on that date. The registrant has no non-voting common equity. 

At February 7, 2015, 276,834,630 shares of Common Stock were outstanding. 

Documents Incorporated by Reference 

Part III of this Report incorporates information from certain portions of the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of 
Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2015. 

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Textron Inc. 
Index to Annual Report on Form 10-K 
For the Fiscal Year Ended January 3, 2015 

PART I 

Item  1. 

Business 

Item  1A. 

Risk Factors 

Item  1B. 

Unresolved Staff Comments 

Item  2. 

Item  3. 

Item  4. 

PART II 

 Item  5. 

 Item  6. 

 Item  7. 

Properties 

Legal Proceedings 

Mine Safety Disclosures 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer                
Purchases of Equity Securities 

Selected Financial Data 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

 Item  7A. 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 

Item  8. 

Item  9. 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 

Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 

Item  9A. 

Controls and Procedures 

Item  9B. 

Other Information 

PART III 

Item  10. 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 

Item  11. 

Executive Compensation 

Item  12. 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related                
Stockholder Matters 

Item  13. 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence 

Item  14. 

Principal Accountant Fees and Services 

PART IV 

Item  15. 

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 

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PART I 

Item 1. Business 

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to 
provide customers with innovative products and services around the world.  We have approximately 34,000 employees worldwide.  
Textron  Inc.  was  founded  in  1923  and  reincorporated  in  Delaware  on  July  31,  1967.  Unless  otherwise  indicated,  references  to 
“Textron  Inc.,”  the  “Company,”  “we,”  “our”  and  “us”  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  refer  to  Textron  Inc.  and  its 
consolidated subsidiaries. 

On  March 14,  2014,  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  Beech  Holdings,  LLC,  which  included  Beechcraft  Corporation  and  other 
subsidiaries (collectively “Beechcraft”).  We combined Beechcraft with our legacy Cessna segment to form the Textron Aviation 
segment.  

We  conduct  our  business  through  five  operating  segments:  Textron  Aviation,  Bell,  Textron  Systems  and  Industrial,  which 
represent our manufacturing businesses, and Finance, which represents our finance business.  A description of the business of each 
of our segments is set forth below.  Our business segments include operations that are unincorporated divisions of Textron Inc. and 
others  that  are  separately  incorporated  subsidiaries.    Financial  information  by  business  segment  and  geographic  area  appears  in 
Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on  pages 72 through 73 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The following 
description  of  our  business  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  “Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition 
and Results of Operations” on  pages 19 through 36 of this Annual  Report on Form 10-K.  Information included in this  Annual 
Report on Form 10-K refers to our continuing businesses unless otherwise indicated. 

Textron Aviation Segment 
Textron Aviation is a leader in general aviation. Textron Aviation manufactures, sells and services Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft, 
and  services  the  Hawker  brand  of  business  jets.  The  segment  has  two  principal  product  lines:  aircraft  sales  and  aftermarket.  
Aircraft  sales  include  business  jets,  turboprop  aircraft,  piston  aircraft,  and  military  trainer  and  defense  aircraft.    Aftermarket 
includes parts sales, and  maintenance, inspection and repair services.   Revenues in the  Textron Aviation  segment accounted for 
approximately 33%, 23% and 25% of our total revenues in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Revenues for Textron Aviation’s 
principal lines of business were as follows: 

(In millions) 
Aircraft sales 
Aftermarket  
Total revenues 

2014 

2013 

$  3,182   
1,386   
$  4,568   

$  1,868   
916   
$  2,784   

2012 
$  2,318 
793 
$  3,111 

The  family  of  jets  currently  produced  by  Textron  Aviation  includes  the  Mustang,  Citation  M2,  Citation  CJ3+,  Citation  CJ4, 
Citation  XLS+,  Citation  Sovereign+  and  the  recently  certified  Citation  X+,  the  fastest  civilian  jet  in  the  world.    In  addition, 
Textron Aviation is developing the Citation Latitude, a midsize business jet expected to enter into service in 2015, as well as the 
larger Citation Longitude expected to enter into service in 2017. 

Textron Aviation’s turboprop aircraft include the best-selling business turboprop family in the world, the King Air, which offers 
the  King  Air  C90GTx,  with  recently  announced  performance  enhancements,  the  King  Air  250,  available  with  a  new  payload 
upgrade  and  the  King  Air  350.    The  world’s  best-selling  utility  turboprop,  the  Cessna  Caravan,  is  used  in  the  United  States 
primarily for overnight express package shipments and for personal transportation.  International uses of Caravans include air taxi 
service, humanitarian flights, tourism and freight transport.   

Textron  Aviation’s  single-engine  piston  aircraft  include  the  Baron,  Bonanza,  Skyhawk  SP,  Turbo  Stationair  and  the  high 
performance TTx. The Turbo Skylane JT-A, Textron  Aviation’s  first Jet-A  fueled piston aircraft is expected to be certified and 
begin delivering in 2015.  

Textron Aviation also offers the T-6 trainer and AT-6 light attack military aircraft.  During 2014, Textron Aviation received new 
orders from the U.S. Government, Mexico and New Zealand for T-6 aircraft.  More than 25 countries now operate the T-6 aircraft 
as a part of their military training fleet.  

The Textron Aviation family of aircraft is supported by a global network of 21 service centers operated by Textron Aviation,  two 
of  which  are  co-located  with  Bell  Helicopter,  along  with  401  authorized  independent  service  centers  located  in  49  countries 
throughout the world.  Textron Aviation-owned service centers provide customers with 24-hour service and maintenance. Textron 

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Aviation  provides  its  customers  with  around-the-clock  parts  support  and  also  offers  ServiceDirect®  for  Citation,  King  Air  and 
Hawker aircraft.  ServiceDirect® delivers service capabilities directly to customer locations with a mobile service unit fleet in the 
United States, Canada and Europe.  

Textron  Aviation  markets  its  products  worldwide  through  its  own  sales  force,  as  well  as  through  a  network  of  authorized 
independent  sales  representatives.    Textron  Aviation  has  several  competitors  domestically  and  internationally  in  various  market 
segments.  Textron  Aviation’s  aircraft  compete  with  other  aircraft  that  vary  in  size,  speed,  range,  capacity  and  handling 
characteristics on the basis of price, product quality and reliability, direct operating costs, product support and reputation. 

Bell Segment 
Bell Helicopter is one of the leading suppliers of military and commercial helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft, and related spare parts and 
services in the world.  Revenues for Bell accounted for approximately 31%, 37% and 35% of our total revenues in 2014, 2013 and 
2012, respectively.  Revenues by Bell’s principal lines of business were as follows: 

(In millions) 
Military: 
  V-22 Program 
  Other Military 
Commercial  
Total revenues 

2014 

2013 

2012 

$  1,771   
860   
1,614   
$  4,245   

$  1,755   
959   
1,797   
$  4,511   

$  1,611 
940 
1,723 
$  4,274 

Bell  supplies  advanced  military  helicopters  and  support  to  the  U.S.  Government  and  to  military  customers  outside  the  United 
States.  Bell’s primary U.S. Government programs are the V-22 tiltrotor aircraft and the H-1 helicopters.  Bell is one of the leading 
suppliers  of  helicopters  to  the  U.S.  Government  and,  in  association  with  The  Boeing  Company  (Boeing),  the  only  supplier  of 
military tiltrotor aircraft. Tiltrotor aircraft are designed to provide the benefits of both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.  Through 
its strategic alliance with Boeing, Bell produces and supports the V-22 tiltrotor aircraft for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).  
The U.S. Marine Corps H-1 helicopter program includes a utility model, the UH-1Y, and an advanced attack model, the AH-1Z, 
which have 84% parts commonality between them.   

Through  its  commercial  business,  Bell  is  a  leading  supplier  of  commercially  certified  helicopters  and  support  to  corporate, 
offshore petroleum exploration and development, utility, charter, police, fire, rescue, emergency medical helicopter operators and 
foreign governments.  Bell produces a variety of commercial aircraft types, including light single- and twin-engine helicopters and 
medium  twin-engine  helicopters,  along  with  other  related  products.    The  helicopters  currently  offered  by  Bell  for  commercial 
applications  include  the  206L-4,  407,  407GX,  412EP/EPI,  429  and  Huey  II.  The  new  505  Jet  Ranger  X,  a  short-light  single 
helicopter, achieved its first flight in late 2014. In addition, Bell continues to develop the 525 Relentless, its first super medium 
commercial helicopter, and first flight is expected in 2015.   

For both its  military programs and its commercial products, Bell provides post-sale  support and service  for  an installed base of 
approximately  13,000  helicopters  through  a  network  of  eight  Bell-operated  service  centers,  four  supply  centers  and  over  100 
independent service centers located in 34 countries.  Collectively, these service sites offer a complete range of logistics support, 
including  parts,  support  equipment,  technical  data,  training  devices,  pilot  and  maintenance  training,  component  repair  and 
overhaul,  engine  repair  and  overhaul,  aircraft  modifications,  aircraft  customizing,  accessory  manufacturing,  contractor 
maintenance, field service and product support engineering. 

Bell competes against a number of competitors throughout the world for its helicopter business and its parts and support business.  
Competition is based primarily on price, product quality and reliability, product support, performance and reputation. 

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Textron Systems Segment 
Textron Systems’ product lines consist of unmanned aircraft systems, marine and land systems, weapons and sensors, simulation, 
training  and  other  defense  and  aviation  mission  support  products  and  services.    Textron  Systems  is  a  supplier  to  the  defense, 
aerospace and general aviation  markets, and represents approximately  12%, 14% and 14% of Textron’s revenues in 2014, 2013 
and 2012, respectively.  This segment sells its products to U.S. Government customers and to customers outside the U.S. through 
foreign  military  sales  sponsored  by  the  U.S.  Government  and  directly  through  commercial  sales  channels.    Textron  Systems 
competes on the basis of technology, contract performance, price, product quality and reliability, product support and reputation.  
Revenues by Textron Systems’ product lines were as follows: 

(In millions) 
Unmanned Systems 
Weapons and Sensors 
Marine and Land Systems 
Simulation, Training and Other 
Total revenues 

$ 

2014 
797   
264   
158   
405   
$  1,624   

$ 

2013 
666   
311   
392   
296   
$  1,665   

$ 

2012 
694 
285 
443 
315 
$  1,737 

Unmanned Systems 
Unmanned Systems consists of the Unmanned Systems and Support Solutions businesses.  The Unmanned Systems business has 
designed, manufactured and fielded combat-proven unmanned aircraft systems for more than 25 years, including the U.S. Army’s 
premier  tactical  unmanned  aircraft  system,  the  Shadow.    This  business’s  unmanned  aircraft  and  interoperable  command  and 
control technologies provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence for users worldwide. Our Support Solutions 
business provides logistical support for various unmanned systems as well as training and supply chain services to government and 
commercial customers worldwide. 

Weapons and Sensors 
The Weapons and Sensors business consists of state-of-the-art smart weapons; airborne and ground-based sensors and surveillance 
systems;  and  protection  systems  for  the  defense  and  aerospace  industries.    It  primarily  sells  its  products  to  international  allies 
through foreign military sales.   

Marine and Land Systems 
The Marine and Land Systems  business is a world leader in the design, production and support of armored vehicles,  turrets and 
related subsystems as well as advanced marine craft.  It produces a family of extremely mobile, highly protective vehicles for the 
U.S. Army and international allies, and is developing the U.S. Navy’s next generation air cushion vehicle.   

Simulation, Training and Other 
Simulation, Training and Other includes five businesses:  TRU Simulation + Training,  Lycoming, Electronic Systems, Advanced 
Information  Solutions  and  Geospatial  Solutions.  TRU  Simulation  +  Training  designs,  develops,  manufactures,  installs,  and 
provides  maintenance  of  advanced  flight  training  courseware  and  devices,  including  full  flight  simulators,  for  both  rotary-  and 
fixed-wing aircraft for commercial airlines, aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), flight training centers and training 
organizations  worldwide.  Through  its  training  centers,  TRU  Simulation  +  Training  provides  initial  type-rating  and  recurrency 
training  for  pilots.  Lycoming  specializes  in  the  engineering,  manufacture,  service  and  support  of  piston  aircraft  engines  for  the 
general aviation and remotely piloted aircraft markets. Electronic Systems provides high technology test equipment and electronic 
warfare  test  and  training  solutions.  Advanced  Information  Solutions  and  Geospatial  Solutions  provide  intelligence  software 
solutions for U.S. and international defense, intelligence and law enforcement communities.  

Industrial Segment 
Our  Industrial  segment  designs  and  manufactures  a  variety  of  products  under  three  principal  product  lines.    Industrial  segment 
revenues were as follows: 

(In millions) 
Fuel Systems and Functional Components 
Specialized Vehicles and Equipment 
Tools and Test Equipment 
Total revenues 

2014 

2013 

$  1,975   
868   
495   
$  3,338   

$  1,853   
713   
446   
$  3,012   

2012 
$  1,842 
660 
398 
$  2,900 

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Fuel Systems and Functional Components  
Our  Fuel  Systems  and  Functional  Components  product  line  is  operated  by  our  Kautex  business  unit,  which  is  headquartered  in 
Bonn, Germany.  Kautex is a leading developer and manufacturer of blow-molded plastic fuel systems for cars, light trucks, all-
terrain vehicles, windshield and headlamp washer systems for automobiles and selective catalytic reduction systems used to reduce 
emissions  from  diesel  engines.    Kautex  serves  the  global  automobile  market,  with  operating  facilities  near  its  major  customers 
around the  world. Kautex also produces cast iron engine camshafts  and develops and produces plastic bottles and containers for 
food, household, laboratory and industrial uses.  Revenues of Kautex accounted for approximately 14%, 15% and 15% of our total 
revenues in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

Our automotive products have several major competitors worldwide, some of  which are affiliated  with the  OEMs that comprise 
our  targeted  customer  base.    Competition  typically  is  based  on  a  number  of  factors  including  price,  technology,  environmental 
performance, product quality and reliability, prior experience and available manufacturing capacity. 

Specialized Vehicles and Equipment 
Our  Specialized  Vehicles  and  Equipment  product  line  includes  the  products  designed,  manufactured  and  sold  by  our  Textron 
Specialized  Vehicles  and  Jacobsen  businesses.  Textron  Specialized  Vehicles,  which  includes  E-Z-GO,  Bad  Boy  Buggies  and 
Cushman, and the recently-acquired TUG Technologies and Douglas Equipment businesses, designs, manufactures and sells golf 
cars, off-road utility vehicles, light transportation vehicles and aviation ground support equipment. Although Textron Specialized 
Vehicles is best known for its electric-vehicle technology, it also manufactures and sells models powered by internal combustion 
engines.    Textron  Specialized  Vehicles’  diversified  customer  base  includes  golf  courses  and  resorts,  government  agencies  and 
municipalities,  consumers,  and  commercial  and  industrial  users  such  as  factories,  warehouses,  airports,  planned  communities, 
hunting preserves and educational and corporate campuses.  Sales are made through a combination of factory direct resources and 
a  network  of  independent  distributors  and  dealers  worldwide.  Textron  Specialized  Vehicles  has  two  major  competitors  for  golf 
cars  and  several  other  competitors  for  off-road  and  light  transportation  vehicles  and  for  aviation  ground  support  equipment.  
Competition is based primarily on price, product quality and reliability, product support and reputation. 

Jacobsen  designs,  manufactures  and  sells  professional  turf-maintenance  equipment,  as  well  as  specialized  turf-care  vehicles.  
Brand  names  include  Ransomes,  Jacobsen,  Cushman  and  Dixie  Chopper,  which  was  acquired  in  2014.    Jacobsen’s  customers 
include  golf  courses,  resort  communities,  sporting  venues,  municipalities  and  landscaping  professionals.    Products  are  sold 
primarily through a worldwide network of distributors and dealers, as well as factory direct. Jacobsen has two major competitors 
for professional turf-maintenance equipment and several other major competitors for specialized turf-care products.  Competition 
is based primarily on price, product features, product quality and reliability and product support. 

Tools and Test Equipment  
The Tools and Test Equipment product line includes products sold by businesses that design and manufacture powered equipment, 
electrical test and measurement instruments, mechanical and hydraulic tools, cable connectors, fiber optic assemblies, underground 
and  aerial  transmission  and  distribution  products  and  power  utility  products.  These  businesses  also  encompass  the  Greenlee, 
Greenlee Communications, Greenlee Utility, HD Electric, Klauke, Sherman & Reilly, Rothenberger and Endura brand names, and 
their products are used principally in the construction, maintenance, telecommunications, data communications, electrical, utility 
and plumbing industries.  Their products are distributed through a global network of sales representatives and distributors and are 
also sold directly to home improvement retailers and  OEMs.  The businesses operate 13 plants across four countries with almost 
50%  of  their  combined  revenue  coming  from  outside  the  United  States.   These  businesses  face  competition  from  numerous 
manufacturers based primarily on price, delivery lead time, product quality and reliability. 

Finance Segment 
Our Finance segment, or the Finance group, is a commercial finance business that consists of Textron Financial Corporation (TFC) 
and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Finance segment provides financing primarily to purchasers of new and pre-owned Textron 
Aviation  aircraft  and  Bell  helicopters.  The  majority  of  new  finance  receivables  are  cross-border  transactions  for  aircraft  sold 
outside  of  the  U.S.  New  originations  in  the  U.S.  are  primarily  for  purchasers  who  had  difficulty  in  accessing  other  sources  of 
financing for the purchase of Textron-manufactured products.  In 2014, 2013 and 2012, our Finance group paid our Manufacturing 
group  $215  million,  $248  million  and  $309  million,  respectively,  related  to  the  sale  of  Textron-manufactured  products  to  third 
parties that were financed by the Finance group.   

The  commercial  finance  business  traditionally  is  extremely  competitive.  Our  Finance  segment  is  subject  to  competition  from 
various types of financing institutions, including banks, leasing companies, commercial finance companies and finance operations 
of  equipment  vendors.    Competition  within  the  commercial  finance  industry  primarily  is  focused  on  price,  term,  structure  and 
service. 

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Our  Finance  segment’s  largest  business  risk  is  the  collectability  of  its  finance  receivable  portfolio.    See  “Finance  Portfolio 
Quality”  in  “Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations”  on  page  28  for 
information about the Finance segment’s credit performance.   

Backlog  
Our backlog at the end of 2014 and 2013 is summarized below: 

(In millions) 
Bell 
Textron Systems 
Textron Aviation 
Total backlog 

January 3, 
2015 

$  5,524   
2,790   
1,365   
$  9,679   

December 28, 
2013 
$  6,450 
2,803 
1,018 
$  10,271 

Approximately 52% of our total backlog at January 3, 2015 represents orders that are not expected to be filled in 2015.   

At the end of 2014, approximately 66% of our total backlog was with the U.S. Government, which included only funded amounts 
as the U.S. Government is obligated only up to the amount of funding formally appropriated for a contract. Bell’s 2014 backlog 
included  $2.0  billion  related  to  a  multi-year  procurement  contract  with  the  U.S.  Government  for  the  purchase  of  V-22  tiltrotor 
aircraft.   

U.S. Government Contracts  
In 2014, approximately 28% of our consolidated revenues were generated by or resulted from contracts with the U.S. Government. 
This business is subject to competition, changes in procurement policies and regulations, the continuing availability of  funding, 
which is dependent upon congressional appropriations, national and international priorities for defense spending, world events, and 
the size and timing of programs in which we may participate. 

Our contracts with the U.S. Government generally may be terminated by the U.S. Government for convenience or if we default in 
whole or in part by failing to perform under the terms of the applicable contract.  If the U.S. Government terminates a contract for 
convenience,  we  normally  will  be  entitled  to  payment  for  the  cost  of  contract  work  performed  before  the  effective  date  of 
termination, including, if applicable, reasonable profit on such work, as well as reasonable termination costs.  If, however, the U.S. 
Government terminates a contract for default, generally: (a) we will be paid the contract price for completed supplies delivered and 
accepted and services rendered, an agreed-upon amount for manufacturing materials delivered and accepted and for the protection 
and  preservation  of  property,  and  an  amount  for  partially  completed  products  accepted  by  the  U.S.  Government;  (b) the  U.S. 
Government  may  not  be  liable  for  our  costs  with  respect  to  unaccepted  items  and  may  be  entitled  to  repayment  of  advance 
payments and progress payments related to the terminated portions of the contract; (c) the U.S. Government may not be liable  for 
assets  we  own  and  utilize  to  provide  services  under  the  “fee-for-service”  contracts;  and  (d)  we  may  be  liable  for  excess  costs 
incurred by the U.S. Government in procuring undelivered items from another source. 

Research and Development 
Information regarding our research and development expenditures is contained in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
on page 51 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Patents and Trademarks 
We  own,  or  are  licensed  under,  numerous  patents  throughout  the  world  relating  to  products,  services  and  methods  of 
manufacturing. Patents developed while under contract with the U.S. Government may be subject to use by the U.S. Government. 
We  also  own  or  license  active  trademark  registrations  and  pending  trademark  applications  in  the  U.S.  and  in  various  foreign 
countries or regions, as well as trade names and service marks. While our intellectual property rights in the aggregate are important 
to the operation of our business, we do not believe that any existing patent, license, trademark or other intellectual property right is 
of such importance that its loss or termination  would have a material adverse effect on  our business taken as a  whole. Some of 
these  trademarks,  trade  names  and  service  marks  are  used  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form 10-K  and  other  reports,  including:  
Aeronautical Accessories; AAI; acAlert; Ascent; Aerosonde; AH-1Z; Ambush; Arc Horizon; AVCOAT; Bad Boy Buggies; Baron; 
BattleHawk; Beechcraft; Beechcraft T-6:  Bell; Bell Helicopter; Bonanza; Bravo; Cadillac Gage; Caravan; Caravan  Amphibian; 
Caravan 675; Cessna; Cessna 350; Cessna 400; Cessna Corvalis TTX; Cessna Turbo Skylane JT-A; Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A; 
Citation;  CITATION  ALPINE  EDITION;  Citation  Encore+;  Citation  Latitude;  Citation  Longitude;  Citation  M2;  Citation 
Sovereign;  Citation  X;  Citation  X+;  Citation  XLS+;  CJ1+;  CJ2+;  CJ3;  CJ3+.  CJ4;  Clairity;  CLAW;  Commando;  Corvalis; 
Cushman;  DataScout;  Dixie  Chopper;  Eclipse;  Excel;  Extreme;  Extreme  Ti-METAL;  E-Z-GO;  Fury;  GTS-1930  Saber,  G3 
Tugger; GatorEye; Gator Grips; GLOBAL MISSION SUPPORT; Grand Caravan; Greenlee; H-1; HDE; Hawker; Huey; Huey II; 
iCommand;  IE2;  Instinct;  Integrated  Command  Suite;  Jacobsen;  Jet  Ranger  X;  Kautex;  King  Air;  King  Air  C90GTx;  King  Air 

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250; King Air 350; Kiowa Warrior; Klauke; LF; Lycoming; M1117 ASV; McCauley; Mechtronix; Millenworks; Mission Critical 
Support (MCS): MissionLink (IVHM); Mustang; Next Generation Carbon Canister; Next Generation Fuel System; NGCC; NGFS; 
Odyssey; On a Mission; OPINICUS; Overwatch; PDCue; Power Advantage; Pro-Fit; ProParts; Ransomes; REALCue; REALFeel; 
Recoil;  Relentless;  Rothenberger  LLC;  RT2;  RXV;  Scorpion;  Sensor  Fuzed  Weapon;  ServiceDirect;  Shadow;  Shadow  Knight; 
Shadow  Master;  SkyBOOKS;  Skycatcher;  Skyhawk;  Skyhawk  SP;  Skylane;  SkyPLUS;  Sovereign;  Speed  Punch;  Spider; 
Stationair;  ST  4X4;  Super  Cargomaster;  Super  Medium;  SuperCobra;  SYMTX;  TDCue;  Textron;  Textron  Aviation;  Textron 
Defense  Systems;  Textron  Financial  Corporation;  Textron  Marine  &  Land  Systems;  Textron  Systems;  TRUESET;  TRU 
Simulation  +  Training;  TUG;  Turbo  Skylane;  Turbo  Stationair;  UH-1Y;  V-Watch  Connect;  VALOR;  V-22  Osprey;  V-280; 
2FIVE; 206; 407; 407GT; 407GX; 412, 429, 505; 525 and 525 Relentless. These marks and their related trademark designs and 
logotypes (and variations of the foregoing) are trademarks, trade names or service marks of Textron Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates 
or joint ventures. 

Environmental Considerations 
Our operations are subject to numerous laws and regulations designed to protect the environment.  Compliance with these laws and 
expenditures for environmental control facilities has not had a material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive 
position. Additional information regarding environmental matters is contained in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
on page 71 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

We do not believe that existing or pending climate change legislation, regulation, or international treaties or accords are reasonably 
likely  to  have  a  material  effect  in  the  foreseeable  future  on  our  business  or  markets  nor  on  our  results  of  operations,  capital 
expenditures or financial position. We will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area. 

Employees 
At January 3, 2015, we had approximately 34,000 employees. 

Executive Officers of the Registrant 
The following table sets forth certain information concerning our executive officers as of February 25, 2015.   

Name 
Scott C. Donnelly 
Frank T. Connor 
Cheryl H. Johnson 
E. Robert Lupone 

Age 
53 
55 
54 
55 

Current Position with Textron Inc. 

  Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer  
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
  Executive Vice President, Human Resources  
  Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer 

Mr. Donnelly joined Textron in June 2008 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was promoted to President 
and  Chief  Operating  Officer  in  January  2009.  He  was  appointed  to  the  Board  of  Directors  in  October  2009  and  became  Chief 
Executive Officer of Textron in December 2009, at which time the Chief Operating Officer position was eliminated.  In July 2010, 
Mr. Donnelly was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors effective September 1, 2010.  Previously, Mr. Donnelly was the 
President and CEO of General Electric Company's Aviation business unit, a position he had held since July 2005.  GE’s Aviation 
business unit is a $16 billion maker of commercial and military jet engines and components, as well as integrated digital, electric 
power  and  mechanical  systems  for  aircraft.  Prior  to  July  2005,  Mr.  Donnelly  served  as  Senior  Vice  President  of  GE  Global 
Research, one of the world’s largest and most diversified industrial research organizations with facilities in the U.S., India, China 
and Germany and held various other management positions since joining General Electric in 1989. 

Mr. Connor joined Textron in August 2009 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Mr. Connor was 
head  of  Telecom  Investment  Banking  at  Goldman,  Sachs  &  Co  from  2003  to  2008.  Prior  to  that  position,  he  served  as  Chief 
Operating Officer of Telecom, Technology and Media Investment Banking at Goldman,  Sachs  from 1998 to 2003. Mr. Connor 
joined  the  Corporate  Finance  Department  of  Goldman,  Sachs  in  1986  and  became  a  Vice  President  in  1990  and  a  Managing 
Director in 1996. 

Ms. Johnson was named Executive Vice President, Human Resources in July 2012.  Ms. Johnson joined Textron in 1996 and has 
held  various  human  resources  leadership  positions  across  Textron's  businesses,  including  Senior  Human  Resources  Business 
Partner  for  Greenlee  and  Vice  President  of  Human  Resources  for  E-Z-GO,  a  position  she  held  from  2006  until  joining  Bell  in 
2009.  At Bell, she  most recently served as Director of Talent and Organizational Development.  Prior to Textron, Ms. Johnson 
held roles in human resources, marketing and sales, and finance disciplines at several organizations, including IBM and Hamilton 
Sundstrand, a United Technologies Company.  

Mr.  Lupone  joined  Textron  in  February  2012  as  Executive  Vice  President,  General  Counsel,  Secretary  and  Chief  Compliance 
Officer.    Previously,  he  was  senior  vice  president  and  general  counsel  of  Siemens  Corporation  (U.S.)  since  1999  and  general 

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counsel  of  Siemens  AG  for  the  Americas  since  2008.    Prior  to  joining  Siemens  in  1992,  Mr.  Lupone  was  vice  president  and 
general counsel of Price Communications Corporation. 

Available Information 
We  make  available  free  of  charge  on  our  Internet  Web  site  (www.textron.com)  our  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  Quarterly 
Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) 
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or 
furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

Forward-Looking Information 
Certain statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and other oral and written statements made by us from time to time  are 
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking 
statements, which may describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters, or project revenues, income, returns or 
other financial measures, often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “guidance,” 
“project,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “likely” or “may” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-
looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors 
that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Given 
these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak 
only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.  In 
addition  to  those  factors  described  herein  under  “RISK  FACTORS,”  among  the  factors  that  could  cause  actual  results  to  differ 
materially from past and projected future results are the following:   

Interruptions in the U.S. Government’s ability to fund its activities and/or pay its obligations;  

(cid:120) 
(cid:120)  Changing priorities or reductions in the U.S. Government defense budget, including those related to military operations in 

foreign countries;  

(cid:120)  Our ability to perform as anticipated and to control costs under contracts with the U.S. Government;  
(cid:120)  The  U.S.  Government’s  ability  to  unilaterally  modify  or  terminate  its  contracts  with  us  for  the  U.S.  Government’s 
convenience  or  for  our  failure  to  perform,  to  change  applicable  procurement  and  accounting  policies,  or,  under  certain 
circumstances, to withhold payment or suspend or debar us as a contractor eligible to receive future contract awards;  
(cid:120)  Changes  in  foreign  military  funding  priorities  or  budget  constraints  and  determinations,  or  changes  in  government 

regulations or policies on the export and import of military and commercial products;  

(cid:120)  Volatility  in  the  global  economy  or  changes  in  worldwide  political  conditions  that  adversely  impact  demand  for  our 

products;  

(cid:120)  Volatility in interest rates or foreign exchange rates;  
(cid:120)  Risks related to our international business, including establishing and maintaining facilities in locations around the world 
and relying on joint venture partners, subcontractors, suppliers, representatives, consultants and other business partners in 
connection with international business, including in emerging market countries;  

(cid:120)  Our Finance segment’s ability to maintain portfolio credit quality or to realize full value of receivables;  
(cid:120)  Performance issues with key suppliers or subcontractors;  
(cid:120)  Legislative or regulatory actions, both domestic and foreign, impacting our operations or demand for our products;  
(cid:120)  Our ability to control costs and successfully implement various cost-reduction activities;  
(cid:120)  The efficacy of research and development investments to develop new products or unanticipated expenses in connection 

with the launching of significant new products or programs;  

(cid:120)  The timing of our new product launches or certifications of our new aircraft products;  
(cid:120)  Our  ability  to  keep  pace  with  our  competitors  in  the  introduction  of  new  products  and  upgrades  with  features  and 

technologies desired by our customers; 

(cid:120)  Pension plan assumptions and future contributions;   
(cid:120)  Continued demand softness or volatility in the markets in which we do business; 
(cid:120)  Difficulty or unanticipated expenses in connection with integrating acquired businesses; and  
(cid:120)  The  risk  that  anticipated  synergies  and  opportunities  as  a  result  of  acquisitions  will  not  be  realized  or  the  risk  that 
acquisitions do not perform as planned, including, for example, the risk that acquired businesses will not achieve revenue 
and profit projections.  

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Item 1A. Risk Factors 

Our business, financial condition and results of operations are subject to various risks, including those discussed below, which may 
affect  the  value  of  our  securities.  The  risks  discussed  below  are  those  that  we  believe  currently  are  the  most  significant  to  our 
business. 

We  have  customer  concentration  with  the  U.S.  Government;  reduction  in  U.S.  Government  defense  spending  may adversely 
affect our results of operations and financial condition. 
During 2014, we derived approximately 28% of our revenues from sales to a variety of U.S. Government entities.  Our revenues 
from the U.S. Government largely result from contracts awarded to us under various U.S. Government defense-related programs. 
The funding of these programs is subject to congressional appropriation decisions and the U.S. Government budget process which 
includes  enacting  relevant  legislation,  such  as  appropriations  bills  and  accords  on  the  debt  ceiling.  Although  multiple-year 
contracts  may  be  planned  in  connection  with  major  procurements,  Congress  generally  appropriates  funds  on  a  fiscal  year  basis 
even  though  a  program  may  continue  for  several  years.  Consequently,  programs  often  are  only  partially  funded  initially,  and 
additional funds are committed only as Congress makes further appropriations.  If we incur costs in excess of funds committed on 
a contract, we are at risk for non-reimbursement of those costs until additional funds are appropriated.  The reduction, termination 
or delay in the timing of funding for U.S. Government programs for which we currently provide or propose to provide products  or 
services may result in a loss of anticipated future revenues that could materially and adversely impact our results of operations and 
financial condition. Significant changes in national and international priorities for defense spending could impact the funding, or 
the timing of funding, of our programs, which could negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition. 

Under the Budget Control Act of 2011, the U.S. Government committed to significantly reduce the federal deficit over ten years. 
As a result, long-term funding for various programs in which we participate, as well as future purchasing decisions by our U.S. 
Government customers, could be reduced, delayed or cancelled. In addition, these cuts could adversely affect the viability of the 
suppliers and subcontractors under our programs. There are many variables in how these budget cuts could be implemented that 
make it difficult to determine specific impacts; however, we expect that sequestration, as currently provided for under the Budget 
Control Act, would result in lower revenues, profits and cash flows for our company. Such circumstances may also result in an 
impairment  of  our  goodwill  and  intangible  assets.   Because  our  U.S.  Government  contracts  generally  require  us  to  continue  to 
perform even if the U.S. Government is unable to make timely payments; if, for example, the debt ceiling is not raised, and, as a 
result,  our  customer  does  not  pay  us  on  a  timely  basis,  we  would  need  to  finance  our  continued  performance  of  the  impacted 
contracts from our other resources. An extended delay in the timely payment by the U.S. Government could result in a  material 
adverse effect on our cash flows, results of operations and financial condition. 

U.S. Government contracts may be terminated at any time and may contain other unfavorable provisions. 
The U.S. Government typically can terminate or modify any of its contracts with us either for its convenience or if we default by 
failing to perform under the terms of the applicable contract.  In the event of termination for the U.S. Government’s convenience, 
contractors are generally protected by provisions covering reimbursement for costs incurred on the contracts and profit on those 
costs but not the anticipated profit that would have been earned had the contract been completed.  A termination arising out of our 
default for failure to perform could expose us to liability, including but not limited to, liability for re-procurement costs in excess 
of the total original contract amount, net of the value of work performed and accepted by the customer under the contract.  Such an 
event  could  also  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our  ability  to  compete  for  future  contracts  and  orders.  If  any  of  our  contracts  are 
terminated by the U.S. Government whether for convenience or default, our backlog and anticipated revenues would be reduced by 
the  expected  value  of  the  remaining  work  under  such  contracts.   We  also  enter  into  “fee  for  service”  contracts  with  the  U.S. 
Government where we retain ownership of, and consequently the risk of loss on, aircraft and equipment supplied to perform under 
these contracts.  Termination of these contracts could materially and adversely impact our results of operations. On contracts for 
which we are teamed with others and are not the prime contractor, the U.S. Government could terminate a prime contract under 
which we are a subcontractor, irrespective of the quality of our products and services as a subcontractor.  In addition, in the event 
that the U.S. Government is unable to make timely payments, failure to continue contract performance places the contractor at risk 
of termination for default.  Any such event could result in a  material adverse effect on our cash flows, results of operations and 
financial condition. 

As a U.S. Government contractor, we are subject to procurement rules and regulations. 
We must comply with and are affected by laws and regulations relating to the formation, administration and performance of U.S. 
Government contracts. These laws and regulations, among other things, require certification and disclosure of all cost and pricing 
data  in  connection  with  contract  negotiation,  define  allowable  and  unallowable  costs  and  otherwise  govern  our  right  to 
reimbursement  under  certain  cost-based  U.S.  Government  contracts,  and  restrict  the  use  and  dissemination  of  classified 
information  and  the  exportation  of  certain  products  and  technical  data.  Our  U.S.  Government  contracts  contain  provisions  that 
allow the U.S. Government to unilaterally suspend or debar us from receiving new contracts for a period of time, reduce the value 
of existing contracts, issue modifications to a contract, and control and potentially prohibit the export of our products, services and 

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associated  materials.   A  number  of  our  U.S.  Government  contracts  contain  provisions  that  require  us  to  make  disclosure  to  the 
Inspector  General  of  the  agency  that  is  our  customer  if  we  have  credible  evidence  that  we  have  violated  U.S.  criminal  laws 
involving fraud, conflict of interest, or bribery; the U.S. civil False Claims Act; or received a significant overpayment under a U.S. 
Government  contract.  Failure  to  properly  and  timely  make  disclosures  under  these  provisions  may  result  in  a  termination  for 
default or cause, suspension and/or debarment, and potential fines. 

As a U.S. Government contractor, our businesses and systems are subject to audit and review by the Defense Contract Audit 
Agency (DCAA) and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). 
We operate in a highly regulated environment and are routinely audited and reviewed by the  U.S. Government and its agencies 
such as DCAA and DCMA. These agencies review our performance under contracts, our cost structure and our compliance with 
laws and regulations applicable to U.S. Government contractors. The systems that are subject to review include, but are not limited 
to,  our  accounting,  estimating,  material  management  and  accounting,  earned  value  management,  purchasing  and  government 
property  systems.  If  an  audit  uncovers  improper  or  illegal  activities  we  may  be  subject  to  civil  and  criminal  penalties  and 
administrative sanctions that may include the termination of our contracts, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments, fines, and, 
under certain circumstances, suspension or debarment from future contracts for a period of time. Whether or not illegal activities 
are alleged, the U.S. Government also has the ability to decrease or withhold certain payments when it deems systems subject to its 
review to be inadequate.  These laws and regulations affect how we conduct business with our government customers and, in some 
instances, impose added costs on our business. 

Cost overruns on U.S. Government contracts could subject us to losses or adversely affect our future business. 
Under fixed-price contracts, as a general rule, we receive a fixed price irrespective of the actual costs we incur, and, consequently, 
any costs in excess of the fixed price are absorbed by us. Changes in underlying assumptions, circumstances or estimates  used in 
developing  the  pricing  for  such  contracts  may  adversely  affect  our  results  of  operations.  Additionally,  U.S.  Government 
procurement policies increasingly favor fixed-price incentive-based fee arrangements rather than traditional fixed-price contracts; 
these fee arrangements could negatively impact our profitability. Other current U.S. Government policies could negatively impact 
our working capital and cash flow. For example, the government has expressed a preference for requiring progress payments rather 
than performance based payments on new fixed-price contracts, which if implemented, delays our ability to recover a significant 
amount of costs incurred on a contract and thus affects the timing of our cash flows.   Under time and materials contracts, we are 
paid for labor at negotiated hourly billing rates and for certain expenses. Under cost-reimbursement contracts that are subject to a 
contract-ceiling  amount,  we  are  reimbursed  for  allowable  costs  and  paid  a  fee,  which  may  be  fixed  or  performance  based, 
however, if our costs exceed the contract ceiling or are not allowable under the provisions of the contract or applicable regulations, 
we  may  not  be  able  to  obtain  reimbursement  for  all  such  costs.  Under  each  type  of  contract,  if  we  are  unable  to  control  costs 
incurred in performing under the contract, our cash flows, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected. 
Cost overruns also may adversely affect our ability to sustain existing programs and obtain future contract awards.  

Demand for our aircraft products is cyclical and could adversely affect our financial results. 
Demand  for  business  jets,  turbo  props  and  commercial  helicopters  has  been  cyclical  and  difficult  to  forecast.  Therefore,  future 
demand for these products could be significantly and unexpectedly less than anticipated and/or less than previous period deliveries. 
Similarly, there is uncertainty as to when or whether our existing commercial backlog for aircraft products will convert to revenues 
as the conversion depends on production capacity, customer needs and credit availability. Changes in economic conditions  may 
cause customers to request  that firm orders be rescheduled or  cancelled. Reduced demand for our aircraft products or delays or 
cancellations of orders could result in a material adverse effect on our cash flows, results of operations and financial condition. 

We may make acquisitions that increase the risks of our business. 
We may enter into acquisitions in an effort to expand our business and enhance shareholder value. Acquisitions involve risks and 
uncertainties that could result in our not achieving expected benefits.  Such risks include difficulties in integrating newly acquired 
businesses  and  operations  in  an  efficient  and  cost-effective  manner;  challenges  in  achieving  expected  strategic  objectives,  cost 
savings  and  other  benefits;  the  risk  that  the  acquired  businesses’  markets  do  not  evolve  as  anticipated  and  that  the  acquired 
businesses’  products  and  technologies  do  not  prove  to  be  those  needed  to  be  successful  in  those  markets;  the  risk  that  our  due 
diligence reviews of the acquired business do not identify or adequately assess all of the material issues which impact valuation of 
the business or that may result in costs or liabilities in excess of what we anticipated; the risk that we pay a purchase price that 
exceeds what the future results of operations would have merited; the risk that the acquired business may have significant internal 
control deficiencies or exposure to regulatory sanctions; and the potential loss of key customers, suppliers and employees of the 
acquired businesses.  In addition, unanticipated delays or difficulties in effecting acquisitions  may prevent the consummation of 
the acquisition or divert the attention of our management and resources from our existing operations. 

If our Finance segment is unable to maintain portfolio credit quality, our financial performance could be adversely affected. 
A  key  determinant  of  the  financial  performance  of  our  Finance  segment  is  the  quality  of  loans,  leases  and  other  assets  in  its 
portfolio.  Portfolio  quality  may  be  adversely  affected  by  several  factors,  including  finance  receivable  underwriting  procedures, 

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collateral value, geographic or industry concentrations, and the effect of general economic conditions. In addition, a majority of the 
new originations in our finance receivable portfolio are cross-border transactions for aircraft sold outside of the U.S.  Cross-border 
transactions present additional challenges and risks in realizing upon collateral in the event of borrower default, which may result 
in difficulty or delay in collecting on the related finance receivables.  If our Finance segment has difficulty successfully  collecting 
its finance receivable portfolio, our cash flow, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected. 

 We may need to obtain financing in the future; such financing may not be available to us on satisfactory terms, if at all. 
We may periodically need to obtain financing in order to meet our debt obligations as they come due, to support our operations 
and/or to make acquisitions. Our access to the debt capital markets and the cost of borrowings are affected by a number of factors 
including  market  conditions  and  the  strength  of  our  credit  ratings.  If  we  cannot  obtain  adequate  sources  of  credit  on  favorable 
terms, or at all, our business, operating results, and financial condition could be adversely affected. 

Failure to perform by our subcontractors or suppliers could adversely affect our performance. 
We  rely  on  other  companies  to  provide  raw  materials,  major  components  and  subsystems  for  our  products.  Subcontractors  also 
perform services that we provide to our customers in certain circumstances. We depend on these suppliers and subcontractors to 
meet our contractual obligations to our customers and conduct our operations. Our ability to meet our obligations to our customers 
may  be  adversely  affected  if  suppliers  or  subcontractors  do  not  provide  the  agreed-upon  supplies  or  perform  the  agreed-upon 
services  in  compliance  with  customer  requirements  and  in  a  timely  and  cost-effective  manner.  Likewise,  the  quality  of  our 
products may be adversely impacted if companies to whom we delegate manufacture of major components or subsystems for our 
products, or from whom we acquire such items, do not provide components or subsystems which meet required specifications and 
perform to our and our customers’ expectations. Our suppliers may be less likely than us to be able to quickly recover from natural 
disasters and other events beyond their control and may be subject to additional risks such as  financial problems that limit  their 
ability to conduct their operations. The risk of these adverse effects may be greater in circumstances where we rely on only one or 
two subcontractors or suppliers for a particular raw material, product or service. In particular, in the aircraft industry, most vendor 
parts  are  certified  by  the  regulatory  agencies  as  part  of  the  overall  Type  Certificate  for  the  aircraft  being  produced  by  the 
manufacturer. If a  vendor does not or cannot  supply its parts, then the  manufacturer’s production line  may be stopped until the 
manufacturer can design, manufacture and certify a similar part itself or identify and certify another similar vendor’s part, resulting 
in significant delays in the completion of aircraft. Such events may adversely affect our financial results, damage our reputation 
and relationships with our customers, and result in regulatory actions and/or litigation. 

Our business could be negatively impacted by information technology disruptions and security threats. 
Our information technology (IT) and related systems are critical to the smooth operation of our business and essential to our ability 
to  perform  day  to  day  operations.   From  time  to  time,  we  update  and/or  replace  IT  systems  used  by  our  businesses.   The 
implementation of new systems can present temporary disruptions of business activities as existing processes are transitioned to 
the  new  systems,  resulting  in  productivity  issues,  including  delays  in  production,  shipments  or  other  business  operations.   In 
addition,  we  outsource  certain  support  functions,  including  certain  global  IT  infrastructure  services,  to  third-party  service 
providers. Any disruption of such outsourced processes or functions also could have a material adverse impact on our operations.  
In  addition,  as  a  U.S.  defense  contractor,  we  face  certain  security  threats,  including  threats  to  our  IT  infrastructure,  unlawful 
attempts  to  gain  access  to  our  proprietary  or  classified  information  and  threats  to  the  physical  security  of  our  facilities  and 
employees,  as  do  our  customers,  suppliers,  subcontractors  and  joint  venture  partners.   Cybersecurity  threats,  such  as  malicious 
software, attempts to  gain  unauthorized access to  our confidential, classified or otherwise proprietary  information or that of  our 
employees  or  customers,  as  well  as  other  security  breaches,  are  persistent,  continue  to  evolve  and  require  highly  skilled  IT 
resources.  While we have experienced cybersecurity attacks, we have not suffered any material losses relating to such attacks, and 
we believe our threat detection and mitigation processes and procedures are robust.  Due to the evolving nature of these security 
threats,  the  possibility  of  future  material  incidents  cannot  be  completely  mitigated.  An  IT  system  failure,  issues  related  to 
implementation of new IT systems or breach of data security, whether of our systems or the systems of our service providers or 
other third parties who may have access to our data for business purposes, could disrupt our operations, cause the loss of business 
information  or  compromise  confidential  information.  Such  an  incident  also  could  require  significant  management  attention  and 
resources and increased costs, and could adversely affect our competitiveness and our results of operations. 

Developing new products and technologies entails significant risks and uncertainties. 
To continue to grow our revenues and segment profit, we must successfully develop new products and technologies or modify our 
existing products and technologies for our current and future markets. Our future performance depends, in part, on our ability to 
identify emerging technological trends and customer requirements and to develop and maintain competitive products and services. 
Delays or cost overruns in the development and acceptance of new products, or certification of new aircraft and other products, 
could affect our results of operations. These delays could be caused by unanticipated technological hurdles, production changes to 
meet customer demands, unanticipated difficulties in obtaining required regulatory certifications of new aircraft or other products, 
coordination with joint venture partners or failure on the part of our suppliers to deliver components as agreed. We also could be 
adversely  affected  if our  research  and  development  investments  are  less  successful  than  expected  or  if  we  do  not  adequately 

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protect  the  intellectual  property  developed  through  these  efforts.  Likewise,  new  products  and  technologies  could  generate 
unanticipated safety or other concerns resulting in expanded product liability risks, potential product recalls and other regulatory 
issues that could have an adverse impact on us. Furthermore, because of the lengthy research and development cycle involved in 
bringing  certain  of  our  products  to  market,  we  cannot  predict  the  economic  conditions  that  will  exist  when  any  new  product  is 
complete. A reduction in capital spending in the aerospace or defense industries could have a significant effect on the demand for 
new products and technologies under development, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of 
operations.  In  addition,  the  market  for  our  product  offerings  may  not  develop  or  continue  to  expand  as  we  currently  anticipate. 
Furthermore,  we  cannot  be  sure  that  our  competitors  will  not  develop  competing  technologies  which  gain  superior  market 
acceptance compared to our products.  A significant failure in our new product development efforts or the failure of our products 
or  services  to  achieve  market  acceptance  relative  to  our  competitors’  products  or  services  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our 
financial condition and results of operations. 

We are subject to the risks of doing business in foreign countries. 
Conducting  business  internationally,  including  U.S.  exports,  exposes  us  to  additional  risks  than  if  we  conducted  our  business 
solely  within  the  U.S.  We  maintain  manufacturing  facilities,  service  centers,  supply  centers  and  other  facilities  worldwide, 
including  in  various  emerging  market  countries.   We  also  have  entered  into,  and  expect  to  continue  to  enter  into,  joint  venture 
arrangements in emerging market countries, some of which may require capital investment, guaranties or other commitments.  We 
expect that our international business and our investment in emerging market countries will continue to increase. Risks related to 
international  operations  include  import,  export  and  other  trade  restrictions;  changing  U.S.  and  foreign  procurement  policies  and 
practices; restrictions on technology transfer; difficulties in protecting intellectual property; increasing complexity of employment 
and  environmental,  health  and  safety  regulations;  foreign  investment  laws;  exchange  controls;  repatriation  of  earnings  or  cash 
settlement challenges, competition from foreign and multinational firms with home country advantages; economic and government 
instability, acts of terrorism and related safety concerns.  The impact of any one or more of these or other factors could adversely 
affect our business, financial condition or operating results.  

Additionally,  some  international  government  customers  require  contractors  to  agree  to  specific  in-country  purchases, 
manufacturing agreements or financial support arrangements, known as offsets, as a condition for a contract award. The contracts 
generally  extend  over  several  years  and  may  include  penalties  if  we  fail  to  perform  in  accordance  with  the  offset  requirements 
which  are  typically  subjective.  We  also  are  exposed  to  risks  associated  with  using  foreign  representatives  and  consultants  for 
international  sales  and  operations  and  teaming  with  international  subcontractors  and  suppliers  in  connection  with  international 
programs.  In  many  foreign  countries,  particularly  in  those  with  developing  economies,  it  is  common  to  engage  in  business 
practices  that  are  prohibited  by  laws  and  regulations  applicable  to  us,  such  as  the  Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act.  Although  we 
maintain  policies  and  procedures  designed  to  facilitate  compliance  with  these  laws,  a  violation  of  such  laws  by  any  of  our 
international representatives, consultants, joint ventures, business partners, subcontractors or suppliers, even if prohibited by our 
policies, could have an adverse effect on our business and reputation. 

We are subject to increasing compliance risks that could adversely affect our operating results. 
As a global business, we are subject to laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which we operate. Our increased 
focus  on  international  sales  and  global  operations  requires  importing  and  exporting  goods  and  technology,  some  of  which  have 
military applications subjecting them to more stringent import-export controls across international borders on a regular basis. For 
example,  we sometimes initially  must obtain licenses and authorizations  from  various  U.S. Government agencies before  we are 
permitted  to  sell  certain  of  our  aerospace  and  defense  products  outside  the  U.S.  Both  U.S.  and  foreign  laws  and  regulations 
applicable to us have been increasing in scope and complexity. For example, both U.S. and foreign governments and government 
agencies  regulate  the  aviation  industry,  and  they  may  impose  new  regulations  with  additional  aircraft  security  or  other 
requirements  or  restrictions,  including,  for  example,  restrictions  and/or  fees  related  to  carbon  emissions  levels.  Changes  in 
environmental laws and regulations, including those enacted in response to climate change concerns and other actions known as 
“green initiatives,” could lead to the necessity for new or additional investment in product designs or manufacturing processes and 
could increase environmental compliance expenditures, including costs to defend regulatory reviews. New or changing laws and 
regulations or related interpretation and policies could increase our costs of doing business, affect how we conduct our operations, 
adversely impact demand for our products, and/or limit our ability to sell our products and services. Compliance  with laws and 
regulations of increasing scope and complexity is even more challenging in our current business environment in which reducing 
our  operating  costs  is  often  necessary  to  remain  competitive.  In  addition,  a  violation  of  U.S.  and/or  foreign  laws  by  one  of  our 
employees or business partners could subject us or our employees to civil or criminal penalties, including material monetary fines, 
or other adverse actions, such as denial of import or export privileges and/or debarment as a government contractor which could 
damage our reputation and have an adverse effect on our business. 

We are subject to legal proceedings and other claims. 
We are subject to legal proceedings and other claims arising out of the conduct of our business, including proceedings and claims 
relating  to  commercial  and  financial  transactions;  government  contracts;  alleged  lack  of  compliance  with  applicable  laws  and 

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regulations; production partners; product liability;  patent and trademark infringement; employment disputes; and environmental, 
safety  and  health  matters.   Due  to  the  nature  of  our  manufacturing  business,  we  may  be  subject  to  liability  claims  arising  from 
accidents involving our products, including claims for serious personal injuries or death caused by weather or by pilot, driver or 
user error. In the case of litigation matters for which reserves have not been established because the loss is not deemed probable, it 
is  reasonably  possible  that  such  claims  could  be  decided  against  us  and  could  require  us  to  pay  damages  or  make  other 
expenditures in amounts that are not presently estimable. In addition, we cannot be certain that our reserves are adequate and that 
our  insurance  coverage  will  be  sufficient  to  cover  one  or  more  substantial  claims.  Furthermore,  we  may  not  be  able  to  obtain 
insurance  coverage  at  acceptable  levels  and  costs  in  the  future.   Litigation  is  inherently  unpredictable,  and  we  could  incur 
judgments, receive adverse arbitration awards or enter into settlements for current or future claims that could adversely affect our 
financial position or our results of operations in any particular period. 

Intellectual property infringement claims of others and the inability to protect our intellectual property rights could harm our 
business and our customers. 
Intellectual property infringement claims may be asserted by third parties against us or our customers. Any related indemnification 
payments or legal costs we may be obliged to pay on behalf of our businesses, our customers or other third parties could be costly. 
In addition, we own the rights to many patents, trademarks, brand names, trade names and trade secrets that are important to  our 
business.  The  inability  to  enforce  these  intellectual  property  rights  may  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our  results  of  operations. 
Additionally, our intellectual property could be at risk due to various cybersecurity threats. 

Certain  of  our  products  are  subject  to  laws  regulating  consumer  products  and  could  be  subject  to  repurchase  or  recall  as  a 
result of safety issues. 
As a distributor of consumer products in the U.S., certain of our products also are subject to the Consumer Product Safety  Act, 
which empowers the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to exclude from the market products that are found to be 
unsafe or hazardous. Under certain circumstances, the CPSC could require us to repair, replace or refund the purchase price of one 
or more of our products, or potentially even discontinue entire product lines, or  we  may voluntarily do so, but  within strictures 
recommended  by  the  CPSC.  The  CPSC  also  can  impose  fines  or  penalties  on  a  manufacturer  for  non-compliance  with  its 
requirements.  Furthermore,  failure  to  timely  notify  the  CPSC  of  a  potential  safety  hazard  can  result  in  significant  fines  being 
assessed  against  us.  Any  repurchases  or  recalls  of  our  products  or  an  imposition  of  fines  or  penalties  could  be  costly  to  us  and 
could  damage  the  reputation  or  the  value  of  our  brands.  Additionally,  laws  regulating  certain  consumer  products  exist  in  some 
states, as well as in other countries in which we sell our products, and more restrictive laws and regulations may be adopted in the 
future. 

The increasing costs of certain employee and retiree benefits could adversely affect our results. 
Our earnings and cash flow may be adversely impacted by the amount of income or expense we expend or record for employee 
benefit plans. This is particularly true for our defined benefit pension plans, where required contributions to those plans and related 
expenses are driven by, among other things, our assumptions of the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the discount 
rate used for future payment obligations and the rates of future cost growth. Additionally, as part of our annual evaluation of these 
plans,  significant  changes  in  our  assumptions,  due  to  changes  in  economic,  legislative  and/or  demographic  experience  or 
circumstances, or changes in our actual investment returns could negatively impact the funded status of  our plans requiring us to 
substantially increase our pension liability with a resulting decrease in shareholders’ equity. Also, changes in pension legislation 
and regulations could increase the cost associated with our defined benefit pension plans. 

In addition, medical costs are rising at a rate faster than the general inflation rate. Continued medical cost inflation in excess of the 
general inflation rate would increase the risk that we will not be able to mitigate the rising costs of medical benefits. Moreover, we 
expect that some of the requirements of the new comprehensive healthcare law will increase our future costs. Increases to the costs 
of pension and medical benefits could have an adverse effect on our results of operations. 

Our business could be adversely affected by strikes or work stoppages and other labor issues. 
Approximately  7,100,  or  28%,  of  our  U.S.  employees  are  unionized,  and  many  of  our  non-U.S.  employees  are  represented  by 
organized councils. As a result, we may experience work stoppages, which could negatively impact our ability to manufacture our 
products  on  a  timely  basis,  resulting  in  strain  on  our  relationships  with  our  customers  and  a  loss  of  revenues.  The  presence  of 
unions  also  may  limit  our  flexibility  in  responding  to  competitive  pressures  in  the  marketplace.  In  addition,  the  workforces  of 
many of our suppliers and customers are represented by labor unions. Work stoppages or strikes at the plants of our key suppliers 
could disrupt our manufacturing processes; similar actions at the plants of our customers could result in delayed or canceled orders 
for our products. Any of these events could adversely affect our results of operations. 

Currency, raw material price and interest rate fluctuations may adversely affect our results. 
We  are  exposed  to  a  variety  of  market  risks,  including  the  effects  of  changes  in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates,  raw  material 
prices  and  interest  rates.  Currency  variations  also  contribute  to  variations  in  sales  of  products  and  services  in  impacted 

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jurisdictions.  Accordingly,  fluctuations  in  foreign  currency  rates  could  adversely  affect  our  profitability  in  future  periods.  We 
monitor  and  manage  these  exposures  as  an  integral  part  of  our  overall  risk  management  program.  In  some  cases,  we  purchase 
derivatives or enter into contracts to insulate our results of operations from these fluctuations. Nevertheless, changes in currency 
exchange rates, raw material prices and interest rates can have substantial adverse effects on our results of operations. 

We may be unable to effectively mitigate pricing pressures. 
In some markets, particularly where we deliver component products and services to OEMs, we face ongoing customer demands for 
price  reductions,  which  sometimes  are  contractually  obligated.  However,  if  we  are  unable  to  effectively  mitigate  future  pricing 
pressures through technological advances or by lowering our cost base through improved operating and supply chain efficiencies, 
our results of operations could be adversely affected. 

Unanticipated changes in our tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect our profitability. 
We  are  subject  to  income  taxes  in  both  the  U.S.  and  various  non-U.S.  jurisdictions,  and  our  domestic  and  international  tax 
liabilities  are  subject  to  the  allocation  of  income  among  these  different  jurisdictions.  Our  effective  tax  rate  could  be  adversely 
affected by changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax 
assets  and  liabilities,  changes  to  unrecognized  tax  benefits  or  changes  in  tax  laws,  which  could  affect  our  profitability.  In 
particular,  the  carrying  value  of  deferred  tax  assets  is  dependent  on  our  ability  to  generate  future  taxable  income,  as  well  as 
changes  to  applicable  statutory  tax  rates.   In  addition,  the  amount  of  income  taxes  we  pay  is  subject  to  audits  in  various 
jurisdictions, and a material assessment by a tax authority could affect our profitability. 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 

None. 

Item 2. Properties 

On January 3, 2015, we operated a total of 56 plants located throughout the U.S. and 54 plants outside the U.S.  We own 59 plants 
and lease the remainder for a total manufacturing space of approximately  23.4 million square feet.  We consider the productive 
capacity  of  the  plants  operated  by  each  of  our  business  segments  to  be  adequate.    We  also  own  or  lease  offices,  warehouses, 
service centers and other space at various locations. In general, our facilities are in good condition, are considered to be  adequate 
for the uses to which they are being put and are substantially in regular use. 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings 

On  October  7,  2014,  the  Federal  Aviation  Administration  of  the  U.S.  Department  of  Transportation  (DOT)  issued  a  Notice  of 
Proposed Civil Penalty to McCauley Propeller Systems, a Division of Cessna Aircraft Company, for alleged violations of DOT’s 
hazardous materials shipment regulations in connection with the shipment of resin product by air from McCauley’s Columbus, GA 
facility.  The DOT has proposed a civil penalty of $238,000, and Cessna Aircraft Company is currently negotiating the disposition 
of the matter.  

We  also  are  subject  to  actual  and  threatened  legal  proceedings  and  other  claims  arising  out  of  the  conduct  of  our  business, 
including  proceedings  and  claims  relating  to  commercial  and  financial  transactions;  government  contracts;  alleged  lack  of 
compliance  with  applicable  laws  and  regulations;  production  partners;  product  liability;  patent  and  trademark  infringement; 
employment disputes; and environmental, health and safety matters.  Some of these legal proceedings and claims seek damages, 
fines  or  penalties  in  substantial  amounts  or  remediation  of  environmental  contamination.    As  a  government  contractor,  we  are 
subject  to  audits,  reviews  and  investigations  to  determine  whether  our  operations  are  being  conducted  in  accordance  with 
applicable  regulatory  requirements.   Under  federal  government  procurement  regulations,  certain  claims  brought  by  the  U.S. 
Government could result in our suspension or debarment from U.S. Government contracting for a period of time.  On the basis of 
information presently available, we do not believe that existing proceedings and claims will have a material effect on our financial 
position or results of operations.  

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 

Not applicable. 

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PART II 

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities 

The  principal  market  on  which  our  common  stock  is  traded  is  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange  under  the  symbol  “TXT.”    At 
January 3, 2015, there  were approximately 10,700 record holders of Textron common stock.  The high and low sales prices per 
share of our common  stock as reported on the New York  Stock Exchange and the dividends paid per share are provided in the 
following table: 

First quarter 
Second quarter 
Third quarter 
Fourth quarter 

High 

$  40.18   
40.93   
39.03   
44.23   

2014 

Low 

$  34.28   
36.96   
35.54   
32.28   

Dividends 
per Share 
$ 

0.02   
0.02   
0.02   
0.02   

High 

$  31.30   
30.22   
29.81   
37.43   

2013 

Low 

$  23.94   
24.87   
25.36   
26.17   

Dividends 
per Share 
0.02 
$ 
0.02 
0.02 
0.02 

Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities  
The following provides information about our fourth quarter 2014 repurchases of equity securities that are registered pursuant to 
Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended: 

Period (shares in thousands) 
September 28, 2014 – November 1, 2014 
November 2, 2014 – November 29, 2014 
November 30, 2014 – January 3, 2015 
Total 

Total 
Number of 
Shares 
Purchased (1) 

Average Price 
Paid per Share 
(excluding 
commissions) 
35.90 
$ 
— 
39.66 
38.11 

$ 

225   
—   
320   
545   

Total Number of 
Shares Purchased as 
part of Publicly 
Announced Plan (1) 

225 
— 
320 
545 

Maximum 
Number of Shares 
that may yet be 
Purchased under 
the Plan  
16,399 
— 
16,079 

(1)  These  shares  were  purchased  pursuant  to  a  plan  authorizing  the  repurchase  of  up to  25  million  shares  of  Textron  common 

stock that had been announced on January 23, 2013. This plan has no expiration date.   

In February 2014,  we entered into an  Accelerated  Share  Repurchase agreement (ASR)  with a counterparty and repurchased 4.3 
million  shares  of  our  outstanding  common  stock  from  the  counterparty  for  an  initial  estimated  purchase  price  of  $150  million.  
Final settlement of the ASR occurred in December 2014 and resulted in a final average price of $38.90 per share.  

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Stock Performance Graph 
The following graph compares the total return on a cumulative basis at the end of each year of $100 invested in our common stock 
on December 31, 2009 with the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Stock Index, the S&P 500 Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Index and 
the S&P 500 Industrials Index, all of which include Textron. The values calculated assume dividend reinvestment. 

In 2014, we changed from the S&P Industrial Conglomerates Index to the S&P 500 Industrials Index, which we believe is a better 
comparator for the performance of our business. We have provided the S&P Industrial Conglomerates Index in the graph below for 
comparison purposes only.  

Textron 

S&P 500 

S&P 500 A&D 

S&P 500 Industrials 

S&P 500 Industrial Conglomerates 

$250  

$200  

$150  

$100  

Textron Inc. 
S&P 500 
S&P 500 A&D 
S&P 500 Industrials 
S&P 500 Industrial Conglomerates 

2012 

2010 

2011 

2009 

2014 
  $  100.00    $  126.17    $  99.08    $  133.26    $  198.15    $  227.77 
205.10 
239.90 
206.98 
203.64 

180.44 
215.08 
184.31 
201.91 

115.06 
115.11 
115.73 
118.70 

117.49 
121.19 
122.01 
119.53 

100.00 
100.00 
100.00 
100.00 

136.30 
138.84 
140.01 
143.14 

2013 

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Item 6.  Selected Financial Data 

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 
Revenues 
Textron Aviation 
Bell 
Textron Systems 
Industrial 
Finance 
Total revenues 
Segment profit 
Textron Aviation (a) 
Bell 
Textron Systems 
Industrial 
Finance (b) 
Total segment profit 
Corporate expenses and other, net 
Interest expense, net for Manufacturing group 
Acquisition and restructuring costs (c) 
Special charges (d) 
Income tax (expense) benefit  
Income from continuing operations 
Per share of common stock 
Income from continuing operations — basic 
Income from continuing operations — diluted  
Dividends declared 
Book value at year-end 
Common stock price: High 
Low 
Year-end 

Common shares outstanding (In thousands)  
Basic average 
Diluted average  
Year-end 
Financial position 
Total assets 
Manufacturing group debt 
Finance group debt 
Shareholders’ equity 
Manufacturing group debt-to-capital (net of cash) 
Manufacturing group debt-to-capital 
Investment data 
Capital expenditures 
Depreciation 

2014 

2013 

2012 

2011 

2010 

 $  4,568 
4,245 
1,624 
3,338 
103 
 $  13,878 

 $  2,784 
4,511 
1,665 
3,012 
132 
 $  12,104 

  $  3,111 
4,274 
1,737 
2,900 
215 
  $  12,237 

   $  2,990 
3,525 
1,872 
2,785 
103 
   $  11,275 

   $  2,563 
3,241 
1,979 
2,524 
218 
   $  10,525 

 $ 

 $ 

234 
529 
150 
280 
21 
1,214 
(161) 
(148) 
(52) 
— 
(248) 
605 

 $ 

 $ 

(48)    $ 
573 
147 
242 
49 
963 
(166) 
(123) 
— 
— 
(176) 
498 

  $ 

82 
639 
132 
215 
64 
1,132 
(148) 
(143) 
— 
— 
(260) 
581 

   $ 

   $ 

60 
521 
141 
202 
(333) 
591 
(114) 
(140) 
— 
— 
(95) 
242 

   $ 

   $ 

(29)   
427 
230 
162 
(237)   
553 
(137)   
(140)   
— 
(190)   
6 
92 

2.17 
 $ 
2.15 
 $ 
 $ 
0.08 
 $  15.45 
 $  44.23 
 $  32.28 
 $  42.17 

1.78 
 $ 
1.75 
 $ 
 $ 
0.08 
 $  15.54 
 $  37.43 
 $  23.94 
 $  36.61 

2.07 
  $ 
1.97 
  $ 
  $ 
0.08 
  $  11.03 
  $  29.18 
  $  18.37 
  $  24.12 

   $ 
0.87 
   $ 
0.79 
   $ 
0.08 
9.84 
   $ 
   $  28.87 
   $  14.66 
   $  18.49 

0.33 
   $ 
0.30 
   $ 
   $ 
0.08 
   $  10.78 
   $  25.30 
   $  15.88 
   $  23.64 

279,409 
281,790 
276,582 

279,299 
284,428 
282,059 

  280,182 
  294,663 
  271,263 

  277,684 
  307,255 
  278,873 

  274,452 
  302,555 
  275,739 

 $  14,605 
 $  2,811 
 $  1,063 
 $  4,272 

 $  12,944 
 $  1,931 
 $  1,256 
 $  4,384 

  $  13,033 
  $  2,301 
  $  1,686 
  $  2,991 

   $  13,615 
   $  2,459 
   $  1,974 
   $  2,745 

   $  15,282 
   $  2,302 
   $  3,660 
   $  2,972 

33% 
40% 

15%   
31%   

24%   
44%   

37%   
47%   

32%   
44%   

 $ 
 $ 

429 
389 

 $ 
 $ 

444 
349 

  $ 
   $ 

480 
336 

   $ 
   $ 

423 
343 

   $ 
   $ 

270 
334 

(a)  In 2014, segment profit includes amortization of $63 million related to fair value step-up adjustments of Beechcraft  acquired inventories 

sold during the period.  

(b)  For 2011, segment profit includes a $186 million initial mark-to-market adjustment for finance receivables in the Golf Mortgage portfolio 

that were transferred to the held for sale classification. 

(c)  Acquisition and restructuring costs are related to the acquisition of Beech Holdings, LLC, the parent of Beechcraft Corporation, which was 

completed on March 14, 2014.  

(d)  Special  charges  include  restructuring  charges  of  $99  million,  primarily  related  to  severance  and  asset  impairment  charges,  and  a  $91 
million non-cash pre-tax charge to reclassify a foreign exchange loss from equity as a result of substantially liquidating a Finance segment 
entity.   

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

Overview and Consolidated Results of Operations 

Our  revenues  increased  15%  in  2014  reflecting  the  success  of  our  strategy  of  investing  in  new  products  and  complementary 
acquisitions. Several highlights of the year include the following:    

(cid:120) 

Invested  $694  million  in  research  and  development  activities  demonstrating  our  continued  commitment  to  expand  our 
current product lines across our businesses. 
Invested $1.6 billion in strategic acquisitions along with $429 million in capital expenditures. 

(cid:120) 
(cid:120)  Delivered  strong  cash  flow  performance  as  manufacturing  operating  cash  flows  from  continuing  operations  increased 

67% to $1.1 billion.  

(cid:120)  Grew segment profit by 26% to $1.2 billion. 
(cid:120)  Raised diluted earnings per share from continuing operations by 23%.   

On  March  14,  2014,  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  Beech  Holdings,  LLC,  which  included  Beechcraft  Corporation  and  other 
subsidiaries,  (collectively  “Beechcraft”);  this  business  and  the  legacy  Cessna  segment  were  combined  to  form  a  new  segment 
named Textron Aviation. We also made seven acquisitions in the Industrial and Textron Systems segments, which complemented 
our products and services.  The results of these acquisitions are included in Textron’s consolidated financial statements only for the 
period subsequent to the completion of each acquisition and do not reflect a full year of operations.   

An analysis of our consolidated operating results is set forth below.  A more detailed analysis of our segments’ operating results is 
provided in the Segment Analysis section on pages 21 to 28. 

Revenues 

(Dollars in millions) 
Revenues 
% change compared with prior period 

2014 
  $  13,878 

2013 
  $  12,104 

2012 
  $  12,237 

15%  

(1)%  

Revenues increased $1.8 billion, 15%, in 2014, compared with 2013, as increases in the Textron Aviation and Industrial segments 
were partially offset by lower revenues in the Bell, Textron Systems and Finance segments.  The net revenue increase included the 
following factors: 

(cid:120)  Higher Textron Aviation revenues of $1.8 billion, primarily due to a $1.5 billion impact from the Beechcraft acquisition 

and a $263 million increase in volume, largely related to Citation jets. 

(cid:120)  Higher Industrial segment revenues of $326 million, primarily due to $181 million in higher volume, largely in the Fuel 

Systems and Functional Components product line, and a $142 million impact from acquisitions. 

(cid:120)  Lower  Bell  revenues  of  $266  million,  largely  due  to  a  $183  million  decrease  in  commercial  revenues  reflecting  lower 
sales activity across the commercial helicopter market, and $99 million in lower other military volume, largely related to 
the H-1 program reflecting lower aircraft deliveries and production support.   

(cid:120)  Lower Textron Systems revenues of $41 million, primarily due to lower volume of $233 million in the Marine and Land 
Systems  product  line,  reflecting  lower  vehicle  deliveries,  partially  offset  by  higher  volume  of  $130  million  in  the 
Unmanned Systems product line and a $62 million impact from acquisitions.  

(cid:120)  Lower Finance revenues of $29 million, primarily attributable to gains on the disposition of finance receivables held for 

sale during 2013.  

Revenues decreased $133 million, 1%, in 2013, compared with 2012, as decreases in the Textron Aviation, Finance and Textron 
Systems segments were partially offset by higher revenues in the Bell and Industrial segments.  The net revenue decrease included 
the following factors: 

(cid:120)  Lower  Textron  Aviation  revenues  of  $327  million,  primarily  due  to  lower  Citation  jet  volume  of  $384  million  and 
CitationAir volume of $114 million, partially offset by higher aftermarket volume of $65 million and higher pre-owned 
aircraft volume of $53 million. 

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(cid:120)  Lower  Finance  revenues  of  $83  million,  primarily  attributable  to  an  unfavorable  impact  of  $46  million  from  lower 
average finance receivables and a decrease of $25 million in revenues related to the resolution of a Timeshare account in 
2012. 

(cid:120)  Lower  Textron  Systems  revenues  of  $72  million,  largely  due  to  lower  volume  of  $51  million  in  the  Marine  and  Land 

Systems product line and lower volume of $28 million in the Unmanned Systems product line.  

(cid:120)  Higher Bell revenues of $237 million, largely due to higher volume of $163 million in our military programs, primarily 
reflecting higher V-22 deliveries and aftermarket volume, and $74 million of higher commercial revenues, largely due to 
higher aircraft volume. 

(cid:120)  Higher Industrial segment revenues of $112 million, primarily due to higher volume of $58 million and the impact from 

acquisitions of $46 million.      

Cost of Sales and Selling and Administrative Expense 

(Dollars in millions) 
Operating expenses 
Cost of sales 
% change compared with prior period 
Gross margin as a percentage of Manufacturing revenues 
Selling and administrative expenses 
% change compared with prior period 

2014 

2013 
  $  12,782     $  11,257 
10,131 

    11,421    
13% 
17.1% 
1,361 

21% 

1% 
15.4% 
1,126 

(3)% 

2012 
$  11,184 
10,019 

16.7%
1,165 

Manufacturing  cost  of  sales  and  selling  and  administrative  expenses  together  comprise  our  operating  expenses.  Cost  of  sales 
increased $1.3 billion, 13%, in 2014, compared with 2013, largely due to the impact of acquired businesses, primarily Beechcraft.  
In  2014,  gross  margin  as  a  percentage  of  manufacturing  revenues  increased  170  basis  points  largely  due  to  improved  leverage 
resulting from higher revenues primarily at Textron Aviation.   

Selling  and  administrative  expense  increased  $235  million,  21%,  in  2014,  compared  with  2013,  largely  related  to  businesses 
acquired  in  the  past  year  and  compensation  expense.    These  increases  were  partially  offset by  $28  million  in  severance  costs 
incurred in 2013 in connection with a voluntary separation program at Textron Aviation. 

Manufacturing cost of sales increased $112 million, 1%, in 2013, compared with 2012, primarily due to higher volume at Bell and 
the impact from businesses acquired in 2013, partially offset by lower sales at Textron Aviation and Textron Systems.   In 2013, 
gross margin as a percentage of  manufacturing revenues decreased 130 basis points primarily due to unfavorable performance at 
Bell,  largely  due  to  manufacturing  inefficiencies  associated  with  labor  disruptions  resulting  from  negotiations  with  bargained 
employees and with the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system in the first quarter of 2013, as well as lower 
Citation jet and CitiationAir volume at Textron Aviation.     

Selling  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  $39  million,  3%,  in  2013  compared  with  2012,  largely  due  to  a  reduction  in 
administrative expenses of $26 million and lower provision for loan losses of $20 million at the Finance segment, both primarily 
associated with the non-captive business. Selling and administrative expense was also impacted by $28 million in severance costs 
incurred in 2013 at Textron Aviation, which were largely offset by a $27 million charge from an unfavorable arbitration award in 
2012 at Textron Aviation. 

Acquisition and Restructuring Costs  
In connection with the integration of Beechcraft, we initiated a restructuring program in our Textron Aviation segment in the first 
quarter of 2014 to align the Cessna and Beechcraft businesses, reduce operating redundancies and maximize efficiencies.  During 
2014,  we  recorded  charges  of  $41  million  related  to  these  restructuring  activities  that  were  included  in  the  Acquisition  and 
restructuring costs line on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  In addition, we incurred transaction costs of $11 million in 
2014 related to the acquisition that were also included in the Acquisition and restructuring costs line. We expect to incur additional 
restructuring costs in 2015, but do not expect these costs to be material.  

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Interest Expense 

(Dollars in millions) 
Interest expense 
% change compared with prior period 

  $ 

2014 
191 

  $ 

10%  

2013 
173 
(18)%  

  $ 

2012 
212 

Interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations includes interest for both the Manufacturing and Finance borrowing 
groups with interest related to intercompany borrowings eliminated.  Consolidated interest expense increased $18 million, 10%, in 
2014, compared with 2013, primarily due to a $31 million impact related to financing the Beechcraft acquisition, partially offset by 
$9  million  of  lower  interest  expense  due  to  the  maturity  of  our  convertible  notes  in  the  second  quarter  of  2013.    In  2013, 
consolidated interest expense decreased $39 million, 18%, compared with 2012, primarily due to lower average debt outstanding.   

Income Tax Expense  
Our effective tax rate  was 29.1% in 2014, 26.1% in 2013 and 30.9% in 2012.  This rate generally differs from the U.S. federal 
statutory tax rate of 35% due to certain earnings from operations in lower-tax jurisdictions throughout the  world, as well as  the 
research credit.  The jurisdictions  with  favorable tax rates that  have the  most  significant  effective tax rate  impact in the periods 
presented include Canada, Germany, Belgium and China.  We have not provided for U.S. taxes for those earnings because we plan 
to reinvest all of those earnings indefinitely outside of the U.S.  

In  2013,  our  effective  tax  rate  was  reduced  by  approximately  4.0%  due  to  the  tax  benefit  recognized  upon  the  retroactive 
reinstatement  and  extension  of  the  Federal  Research  and  Development  Tax  Credit  for  the  period  from  January  1,  2012  to 
December 31, 2013.  In 2014, this credit was extended through the end of 2014, resulting in a  1.5% reduction in our effective tax 
rate. 

For  a  full  reconciliation  of  our  effective  tax  rate  to  the  U.S.  federal  statutory  tax  rate  of  35%  see  Note  12  to  the  Consolidated 
Financial Statements. 

Segment Analysis 

We operate in, and report financial information for, the following five business segments: Textron Aviation, which consists of the 
legacy Cessna segment combined with the recently-acquired Beechcraft business, Bell, Textron Systems, Industrial and Finance.  
Segment profit is an important measure used for evaluating performance and for decision-making purposes.  Segment profit for the 
manufacturing segments excludes interest expense, certain corporate expenses and acquisition and restructuring costs related to the 
Beechcraft acquisition. The measurement for the Finance segment includes interest income and expense along with intercompany 
interest income and expense. 

In  our  discussion  of  comparative  results  for  the  Manufacturing  group,  changes  in  revenues  and  segment  profit  typically  are 
expressed for our commercial business in terms of volume, pricing, foreign exchange and acquisitions.  Additionally, changes  in 
segment  profit  may  be  expressed  in  terms  of  mix,  inflation  and  cost  performance.  Volume  changes  in  revenues  represent 
increases/decreases  in  the  number  of  units  delivered  or  services  provided.    Pricing  represents  changes  in  unit  pricing.    Foreign 
exchange  is  the  change  resulting  from  translating  foreign-denominated  amounts  into  U.S.  dollars  at  exchange  rates  that  are 
different  from  the  prior  period.    Acquisitions  refers  to  the  revenues  generated  from  businesses  that  were  acquired  within  the 
previous  12  months.    For  segment  profit,  mix  represents  a  change  due  to  the  composition  of  products  and/or  services  sold  at 
different  profit  margins.    Inflation  represents  higher  material,  wages,  benefits,  pension  or  other  costs.    Performance  reflects  an 
increase  or  decrease  in  research  and  development,  depreciation,  selling  and  administrative  costs,  warranty,  product  liability, 
quality/scrap,  labor  efficiency,  overhead,  product  line  profitability,  start-up,  ramp  up  and  cost-reduction  initiatives  or  other 
manufacturing inputs.  

Approximately  28% of our 2014 revenues  were derived  from contracts  with the U.S. Government.  For our segments that  have 
significant contracts with the U.S. Government, we typically express changes in segment profit related to the government business 
in terms of volume, changes in program performance or changes in contract mix. Changes in volume that are discussed in net sales 
typically drive corresponding changes in our segment profit based on the profit rate for a particular contract. Changes in program 
performance  typically  relate  to  profit  recognition  associated  with  revisions  to  total  estimated  costs  at  completion  that  reflect 
improved or deteriorated operating performance or award fee rates. Changes in contract mix refers to changes in operating margin 
due to a change in the relative volume of contracts with higher or lower fee rates such that the overall average margin rate for the 
segment changes. 

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Textron Aviation 

(Dollars in millions) 
Revenues 
Operating expenses 
Segment profit (loss)  
Profit margin  
Backlog 

  $ 

2013 

  $ 

2014 
2,784    $ 
4,568 
2,832   
4,334 
(48)   
234 
5.1%            (1.7)%  

  $ 

1,365 

  $ 

1,018    $ 

           2.6%  
1,062 

% Change 

2012 
3,111 
3,029 
82 

2014 
  64% 
  53% 
  — 

2013 
  (11)% 
(7)% 

  — 

Textron Aviation Revenues and Operating Expenses 
Factors contributing to the 2014 year-over-year revenue change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Acquisitions  
Volume 
Pricing  
Total change 

  34% 

(4)% 

2014 versus 
2013 
$  1,480 
263 
41 
$  1,784 

Textron  Aviation’s  revenues  increased  by  $1.8  billion,  64%,  in  2014,  compared  with  2013,  primarily  due  to  the  impact  of  the 
Beechcraft  acquisition  of  $1.5  billion  and  higher  volume  of  $263  million.    The  increase  in  volume  was  primarily  the  result  of 
higher  Citation  jet  volume  of  $344  million,  partially  offset  by  lower  CitationAir  volume  of  $78  million  related  to  exiting  our 
fractional share business.  We delivered 159 Citation jets and 113 King Air turboprops in 2014, compared with 139 Citation jets in 
2013.  During 2014, the portion of the segment’s revenues derived from aftermarket sales and services represented 30% of its total 
revenues, compared with 33% in 2013.   

Textron  Aviation’s  operating  expenses  increased  by  $1.5  billion,  53%,  in  2014,  compared  with  2013,  primarily  due  to  the 
incremental operating costs related to the Beechcraft acquisition, and higher net volume as described above. Textron Aviation’s 
operating expenses exclude acquisition and restructuring costs incurred across the segment as a result of the Beechcraft integration, 
which are reported separately and are discussed in the Acquisition and Restructuring Costs section above.   

Factors contributing to the 2013 year-over-year revenue change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume  
Acquisitions 
Other  
Total change 

$ 

2013 versus 
2012 
(373) 
33 
13 
(327) 

$ 

In  2013,  Textron  Aviation’s  revenues  decreased  $327  million,  11%,  compared  with  2012,  primarily  due  to  lower  Citation  jet 
volume of $384 million and lower  CitationAir volume of $114 million, largely related  to the wind-down of our  fractional share 
business.    These  decreases  were  partially  offset  by  higher  aftermarket  volume  of  $65  million,  largely  due  to  increased  service 
demand, and higher pre-owned aircraft volume of $53 million.  We delivered 139 Citation jets in 2013, compared with 181 jets in 
2012.    During  2013,  the  portion  of  Textron  Aviation’s  revenues  derived  from  aftermarket  sales  and  services  increased  to  33%, 
compared with 25% in 2012, due to higher aftermarket volume and the impact of lower Citation jet revenues.   

Textron Aviation’s operating expenses decreased $197 million, 7%, in 2013, compared with 2012, primarily due to lower volume 
as  discussed  above.    The  volume-related  decrease  in  operating  expenses  was  partially  offset  by  $37  million  of  operating  costs 
incurred by service centers acquired at the beginning of 2013 and $33 million of inflation, largely due to higher pension expense of 
$17 million.  Operating expenses in 2013 were also impacted by $28 million in severance costs incurred during the first half of the 
year in connection with a voluntary separation program offered to qualifying salaried employees and a reduction of certain direct 
production positions due to an adjustment of our production schedule.  Operating expenses in 2012 included a $27 million charge 
from an unfavorable arbitration award. 

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Textron Aviation Segment Profit (Loss) 
Factors contributing to 2014 year-over-year segment profit (loss) change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Performance and other 
Volume  
Pricing and inflation 
2013 Voluntary Separation Program 
Total change 

2014 versus 
2013 
      $       117 
89 
48 
28 
282 

$ 

Textron Aviation segment profit increased $282 million in 2014, compared with 2013, primarily due to an increase in Performance 
and other, higher volume as described above, favorable pricing and inflation and $28 million in severance costs incurred in 2013.  
During  the  second  quarter  of  2014,  the  cost  structures  of  Beechcraft  and  Cessna  were  significantly  integrated,  and  as  a  result, 
Performance  and  other  reflects  the  net  profit  impact  of  Beechcraft,  including  the  benefit  of  the  integrated  cost  structure.  
Performance  and  other  also  includes  amortization  of  $63  million  in  2014,  related  to  fair  value  step-up  adjustments  of  acquired 
inventories sold during the periods.   

Factors contributing to 2013 year-over-year segment profit (loss) change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume  
Inflation, net of pricing 
Other 
Total change 

$ 

2013 versus 
2012 
(99) 
(21) 
(10) 
(130) 

$ 

Textron Aviation’s segment profit decreased $130 million in 2013, compared  with 2012, primarily due  to a $99  million impact 
from lower volume as described above and $21 million in inflation, net of pricing, largely due to higher pension expense of $17 
million.  Segment  profit  was  also  impacted  by  $28  million  in  severance  costs  incurred  in  2013,  largely  offset  by  a  $27  million 
charge from an unfavorable arbitration award incurred in 2012. 

Textron Aviation Backlog 
Textron Aviation’s backlog increased $347 million, 34%, in 2014 and decreased $44 million, 4%, in 2013. The increase in 2014 
included the Beechcraft acquisition.  

Bell 

(Dollars in millions) 
Revenues: 
  V-22 program 
  Other military  
  Commercial  
Total revenues 
Operating expenses 
Segment profit 
Profit margin 
Backlog 

2014 

2013 

2012 

2014 

2013 

% Change 

$  1,771 
860 
  1,614 
  4,245 
  3,716 
529 
12.5%  

$  5,524 

$  1,755 
959 
  1,797 
  4,511 
  3,938 
573 
12.7% 

$  6,450 

$  1,611 
940 
  1,723 
  4,274 
  3,635 
639 
15.0% 

$  7,469 

1% 
(10)% 
(10)% 
(6)% 
(6)% 
(8)% 

9% 
2% 
4% 
6% 
8% 
(10)% 

(14)% 

(14)% 

Bell’s major U.S. Government programs at this time are the V-22 tiltrotor aircraft and the H-1 helicopter platforms, which are both 
in the production stage and represent a significant portion of Bell’s revenues from the U.S. Government.   

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Bell Revenues and Operating Expenses 
Factors contributing to the 2014 year-over-year revenue change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume and mix 
Other  
Total change 

$ 

2014 versus 
2013 
(300) 
34 
(266) 

$ 

Bell’s revenues decreased $266 million, 6%, in 2014, compared with 2013, primarily due to the following factors: 

(cid:120) 

(cid:120) 

(cid:120) 

$183 million decrease in commercial revenues, largely related to lower volume reflecting lower sales activity across the 
commercial helicopter market.  Bell delivered 178 commercial aircraft in 2014, compared with 213 commercial aircraft in 
2013. 
$99  million  decrease  in  other  military  volume,  primarily  related  to  the  H-1  program,  largely  reflecting  lower  aircraft 
deliveries and production support.  Lower volume was partially offset by $41 million recorded in the second quarter of 
2014,  related  to  the  settlement  of  the  SDD  phase  of  the  ARH  program,  which  was  terminated  in  October  2008.    Bell 
delivered 24 H-1 aircraft in 2014, compared with 25 aircraft in 2013. 
$16 million increase in V-22 program revenues, reflecting higher product support volume of $115 million.   This increase 
was largely offset by lower aircraft deliveries, as we delivered 37 V-22 aircraft in 2014 compared to 41 V-22 aircraft in 
2013.  

Bell’s  operating  expenses  decreased  $222  million,  6%  in  2014,  compared  with  2013,  primarily  due  to  the  lower  net  volume  as 
discussed above.  In addition, Bell experienced favorable profit adjustments on its long-term contracts, primarily driven by cost 
reduction activities in 2014 as well as unfavorable performance in 2013 as discussed below.   

Factors contributing to the 2013 year-over-year revenue change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume 
Other  
Total change 

$ 

2013 versus 
2012 
193 
44 
237 

$ 

Bell’s revenues increased $237 million, 6% in 2013, compared with 2012, due to the following factors: 

(cid:120) 

(cid:120) 

(cid:120) 

$144 million increase in V-22 program volume largely due to higher aircraft deliveries, as we delivered 41 V-22 aircraft 
in 2013, compared with 39 aircraft in 2012. In addition, military aftermarket volume was higher by $35 million, reflecting 
increased support of fielded aircraft. 
$74 million increase in commercial revenues, largely due to higher aircraft volume, as we delivered 213 aircraft in 2013, 
compared to 188 aircraft in  2012.  This increase was partially offset by lower commercial aftermarket revenues of $50 
million, largely due to lower volume, which in part, resulted from the conversion to a new enterprise resource planning 
system in the first quarter of 2013.  
$19  million  increase  in  other  military  volume,  reflecting  higher  H-1  deliveries.    We  delivered  25  H-1  aircraft  in  2013, 
compared with 24 H-1 aircraft in 2012. 

Bell’s operating expenses increased $303 million, 8%, in 2013, respectively, compared with 2012, largely due to higher volume as 
described above and $68 million in unfavorable performance, which included $27 million in lower favorable profit adjustments on 
its  long-term  contracts.  The  unfavorable  performance  was  largely  due  to  manufacturing  inefficiencies  associated  with  labor 
disruptions  resulting  from  negotiations  with  bargained  employees  and  with  the  implementation  of  a  new  enterprise  resource 
planning system in the first quarter of 2013.  On October 13, 2013, Bell reached a new five-year collective bargaining agreement 
with  the  United  Automobile,  Aerospace  and  Agricultural  Implement  Workers  of  America  (UAW)  and  UAW  Local  218  which 
represents these employees.   

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Bell Segment Profit 
Factors contributing to 2014 year-over-year segment profit change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume and Mix 
Performance 
Other 
Total change 

$ 

2014 versus 
2013 
(72) 
  23 
            5 
$ 

(44) 

Bell’s segment profit decreased $44 million, 8%, in 2014, compared with 2013. The impact of volume and mix was largely driven 
by lower commercial volume and an unfavorable mix of commercial aircraft deliveries, partially offset by a $16 million favorable 
program  profit  adjustment  related  to  the  ARH  program  described  above.  Favorable  performance  primarily  reflected  our  cost 
reduction activities in 2014 as well as unfavorable performance in 2013 as described above.  

Factors contributing to 2013 year-over-year segment profit change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Performance 
Volume and mix 
Other 
Total change 

$ 

2013 versus 
2012 
(68) 
(10) 
12 
(66) 

$ 

Bell’s  segment  profit  decreased  $66  million,  10%,  in  2013,  respectively,  compared  with  2012,  primarily  due  to  unfavorable 
performance as described above.  Segment profit was also impacted by an unfavorable mix of commercial aircraft deliveries. 

Bell Backlog 
Backlog decreased $926 million, 14%, at Bell during 2014, primarily due to V-22 aircraft deliveries, in excess of orders.  In 2013, 
Bell’s backlog decreased $1.0 billion, 14%, primarily due to deliveries on the V-22 and H-1 programs that exceeded orders.      

Textron Systems 

(Dollars in millions) 
Revenues 
Operating expenses 
Segment profit 
Profit margin 
Backlog 

2014 
$  1,624 
1,474 
150 
9.2%  

$   2,790 

2013 
$  1,665 
1,518 
147 
8.8%  

2012 
$  1,737 
1,605 
132 
7.6% 

$  2,803    

$  2,919  

% Change 

2014 

2013 

(2)% 
(3)% 
2% 

(4)% 
(5)% 
11% 

— 

(4)% 

Textron Systems Revenues and Operating Expenses 
Factors contributing to the 2014 year-over-year revenue change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume 
Acquisitions 
Other  
Total change 

$ 

2014 versus 
2013 
(106) 
                 62 
3 
(41) 

$ 

Revenues  at  Textron  Systems  decreased  $41  million,  2%,  in  2014,  compared  with  2013,  primarily  due  to  lower  volume  in  the 
Marine and Land Systems product line of $233 million, reflecting fewer vehicle deliveries, partially offset by higher volume in the 
Unmanned  Systems  product  line  of  $130  million  and  a  $62  million  impact  largely  related  to  the  acquisition  of  two  flight 
simulation and training businesses in December 2013.   

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Textron Systems’ operating expenses decreased $44 million, 3%, in 2014, compared with 2013, primarily due to lower volume as 
described above, as well as the impact of a $15 million charge recorded in 2013 related to the fee-for-service program described 
below.  Operating expenses also included the impact of costs related to acquisitions.  

Factors contributing to the 2013 year-over-year revenue change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume 
Other  
Total change 

$ 

2013 versus 
2012 
(76) 
4 
(72) 

$ 

Revenues  at  Textron  Systems  decreased  $72  million,  4%,  in  2013,  compared  with  2012,  primarily  due  to  lower  volume  in  the 
Marine and Land product line of $51 million and in the Unmanned Systems product line of $28 million. 

Textron  Systems’  operating  expenses  decreased  $87  million,  5%,  in  2013,  compared  with  2012,  primarily  due  to  improved 
performance reflecting the favorable impact of lower profit adjustments,  including $22 million in lower fee-for-service program charges 
discussed  below,  along  with  cost  reduction  initiatives  across  most  product  lines.    Operating  expenses  were  also  impacted  by  lower 
volume as described above. 

In  2013  and  2012,  we  recorded  $15  million  and  $37  million,  respectively,  in  unfavorable  program  profit  adjustments  related  to 
start-up and engine performance issues  for  Unmanned System’s  fee-for-service program.  As a result of  the engine performance 
issues,  during  the  third  quarter  of  2013  we  transitioned  the  manufacture  of  the  engines  to  our  Lycoming  business,  which  has 
resulted in improved performance.  

Textron Systems Segment Profit 
Factors contributing to 2014 year-over-year segment profit change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Performance 
Volume  
Other 
Total change 

$ 

2014 versus 
2013 
22 
(12) 
(7) 
3 

$ 

Segment profit at Textron Systems increased $3 million, 2%, in 2014, compared with 2013, primarily driven by $22 million of improved 
performance,  partially  offset  by  $12  million  from  lower  volume  as  described  above.    Performance  primarily  reflects  the  impact  of 
unfavorable profit adjustments in 2013, including a $15 million charge related to the fee-for-service program described above.   

Factors contributing to 2013 year-over-year segment profit change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Performance 
Volume and mix 
Other 
Total change 

$ 

2013 versus 
2012 
58 
(33) 
(10) 
15 

$ 

Segment  profit  at  Textron  Systems  increased  $15  million,  11%  in  2013  compared  with  2012,  largely  due  to  improved  performance 
reflecting the favorable impact of lower profit adjustments, including $22 million in lower fee-for-service program charges, along with cost 
reduction initiatives across most product lines. This improved performance was partially offset by lower volume as described above.  

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Industrial 

(Dollars in millions) 
Revenues: 
  Fuel Systems and Functional Components 
  Other Industrial  
Total revenues 
Operating expenses 
Segment profit 
Profit margin 

2014 

2013 

2012 

2014 

2013 

% Change 

$  1,975 
1,363 
3,338 
3,058 
280 
8.4%  

$  1,853 
1,159 
3,012 
2,770 
242 
8.0% 

$  1,842 
  1,058 
  2,900 
  2,685 
215 
7.4% 

7% 
18% 
11% 
10% 
16% 

1% 
10% 
4% 
3% 
13% 

Industrial Revenues and Operating Expenses 
Factors contributing to the 2014 year-over-year revenue change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume  
Acquisitions 
Other 
Total change 

$ 

2014 versus 
2013 
181 
142 
                   3 
326 

$ 

Industrial segment revenues increased $326 million, 11%, in 2014, compared with 2013, primarily due to higher volume of $181 
million and the impact from acquisitions of $142 million, primarily within our Specialized Vehicles and  Equipment product line.  
Higher  volume  resulted  from  a  $142  million  increase  in  the  Fuel  Systems  and  Functional  Components  product  line,  principally 
reflecting automotive industry demand in North America and Europe, and a $39 million increase in the Other  Industrial product 
lines. 

Operating  expenses  for  the  Industrial  segment  increased  $288  million,  10%,  in  2014,  compared  with  2013,  largely  due  to  the 
impact from higher volume as described above and additional operating expenses from recently acquired businesses. 

Factors contributing to the 2013 year-over-year revenue change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume  
Acquisitions 
Other 
Total change 

$ 

2013 versus 
2012 
58 
46 
8 
112 

$ 

Industrial  segment  revenues  increased  $112  million,  4%,  in  2013,  compared  with  2012,  largely  due  to  higher  volume  of  $58 
million  and  the  impact  from  acquisitions  of  $46  million  within  our  Tools  and  Test  Equipment  product  line.    Higher  volume 
resulted from a $32 million increase in the Other Industrial product lines, mostly due to higher market demand in the Specialized 
Vehicles and Equipment product line, and a $26 million increase in the Fuel Systems and Functional Components line, reflecting 
higher automotive industry demand in North America. 

Operating  expenses  for  the  Industrial  segment  increased  $85  million,  3%,  in  2013,  compared  with  2012,  largely  due  to  higher 
volume  and  a  $43  million  impact  from  acquisitions.  Operating  expenses  were  also  impacted  by  improved  performance  of  $27 
million associated with the Fuel Systems and Functional Components product line, which was partially offset by $16 million of 
inflation in this product line, reflecting higher compensation and material costs. 

Industrial Segment Profit 
Factors contributing to 2014 year-over-year segment profit change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Volume and mix 
Performance 
Other 
Total change 

$ 

2014 versus 
2013 
20 
                 15 
3 
38 

$ 

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Segment  profit  for  the  Industrial  segment  increased  $38  million,  16%,  in  2014,  compared  with  2013,  largely  due  to  the  impact 
from higher volume as described above. Profit was also impacted by improved performance of $15 million, primarily driven by 
the Fuel Systems and Functional Components product line.  

Factors contributing to 2013 year-over-year segment profit change are provided below: 

(In millions) 
Performance 
Volume 
Inflation, net of pricing 
Other 
Total change 

$ 

2013 versus 
2012 
39 
9 
(22) 
1 
27 

$ 

Segment profit for the Industrial segment increased $27 million, 13%, in 2013, compared with 2012, primarily due to improved 
performance  of  which  $27  million  was  associated  with  the  Fuel  Systems  and  Functional  Components  product  line.  The  $22 
million unfavorable impact from inflation, net of pricing, was primarily in the Fuel Systems and Functional Components product 
line, reflecting higher compensation and material costs.  

Finance 

(In millions) 
Revenues 
Segment profit  

$ 

2014 
103   
21   

$ 

2013 
132   
49   

$ 

2012 
215 
64 

Finance Revenues 
Finance segment revenues decreased $29 million in 2014, compared with 2013, primarily attributable to a $31 million impact from 
gains on the disposition of finance receivables held for sale during 2013. These gains resulted from the payoff of loans in amounts, 
and sale of loans at prices, in excess of the values established in previous periods.   

Finance segment revenues decreased $83 million in 2013, compared with 2012, primarily attributable to an unfavorable impact of 
$46  million,  attributable  to  lower  average  finance  receivables  of  $834  million.   Revenues  during  2013  were  also  lower  by  $25 
million due to the resolution of a Timeshare account that returned to accrual status in 2012. 

Finance Segment Profit  
Finance segment profit decreased $28 million in 2014, compared with 2013, primarily due to a change in provision for loan losses 
of $29 million, largely reflecting reserve reversals in 2013 primarily related to the non-captive business, and the impact from gains 
on finance receivables held for sale described above.  These decreases in segment profit were partially offset by lower administrative 
expense of $19 million in 2014, primarily associated with the exit of the non-captive business. 

Finance segment profit decreased $15 million in 2013, compared with 2012, primarily resulting from the resolution of a Timeshare 
account  in 2012 as described above, as well as an unfavorable impact of $25 million in net interest margin from lower average 
finance receivables.  These decreases were partially offset by lower administrative expenses of $26 million and lower provision for 
loan losses of $20 million, largely related to the downsizing of the non-captive business.  

Finance Portfolio Quality  
The following table reflects information about the Finance segment’s credit performance related to finance receivables.  

(Dollars in millions) 
Finance receivables  
Nonaccrual finance receivables  
Ratio of nonaccrual finance receivables to finance receivables  
60+ days contractual delinquency 
60+ days contractual delinquency as a percentage of finance receivables 

January 3, 
2015 
$  1,254  
81 
6.46%

$         57 

December 28, 
2013 
$  1,483 
105 
7.08% 

$         80 

4.55% 

5.39% 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Our financings are conducted through two separate borrowing groups.  The Manufacturing group consists of Textron consolidated 
with  its  majority-owned  subsidiaries  that  operate  in  the  Textron  Aviation,  Bell,  Textron  Systems  and  Industrial  segments.    The 
Finance group, which also is the Finance segment, consists of Textron Financial Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.  We 
designed this framework to enhance our borrowing power by separating the Finance group.  Our Manufacturing group operations 
include  the  development,  production  and  delivery  of  tangible  goods  and  services,  while  our  Finance  group  provides  financial 
services.  Due to the fundamental differences between each borrowing group’s activities, investors, rating agencies and analysts 
use different  measures  to evaluate each  group’s performance.  To support those evaluations,  we present balance sheet and cash 
flow information for each borrowing group within the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Key information that is utilized in assessing our liquidity is summarized below: 

(Dollars in millions) 
Manufacturing group 
Cash and equivalents  
Debt 
Shareholders’ equity 
Capital (debt plus shareholders’ equity) 
Net debt (net of cash and equivalents) to capital 
Debt to capital 
Finance group 
Cash and equivalents  
Debt 

January 3, 
2015 

December 28, 
2013 

$ 

731 
           2,811 
           4,272 
           7,083 
33% 
40% 

  $  1,163 
1,931 
4,384 
6,315 
15% 
31% 

  $ 

  $ 

91 
1,063 

48 
1,256 

We believe that our calculations of debt to capital and net debt to capital are useful measures as they provide a summary indication 
of the level of debt financing (i.e., leverage) that is in place to support our capital structure, as well as to provide an indication of 
the capacity to add further leverage.  We believe that we will have sufficient cash to meet our future needs, based on our existing 
cash  balances,  the  cash  we  expect  to  generate  from  our  manufacturing  operations  and  other  available  funding  alternatives,  as 
appropriate. 

Textron  has  a  senior  unsecured  revolving  credit  facility  that  expires  in  October 2018  for  an  aggregate  principal  amount  of  $1.0 
billion, of which up to $100 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit.  At January 3, 2015, there were no amounts 
borrowed against the facility, and there were $35 million of letters of credits issued against it.   

We  maintain  an  effective  shelf  registration  statement  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  that  authorizes  us  to 
issue an unlimited amount of public debt and other securities.  Under this shelf registration statement, in January 2014, we issued 
$250  million  of  3.65%  notes  due  2021  and  $350  million  of  4.30%  notes  due  2024.  We  also  entered  into  a  five-year  term  loan 
agreement with a syndicate of banks in the principal amount of $500 million. Upon the  closing of the Beechcraft acquisition on 
March 14, 2014, we fully drew down on the five-year term loan and used the cash, along with the net proceeds of the notes issued, 
to  finance  a  portion  of  the  acquisition.  The  balance  of  the  Beechcraft  acquisition  purchase  price  was  paid  from  cash  on  hand.  
During the third quarter of 2014, we repaid $200 million of the five-year term loan. Also under the shelf registration statement, in 
November 2014, we issued $350 million of 3.875% notes due 2025. Subsequently, prior to year-end, we prepaid $350 million of 
6.2% notes which were due in March 2015.   

Manufacturing Group Cash Flows 
Cash flows from continuing operations for the Manufacturing group as presented in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows are 
summarized below: 

(In millions) 

Operating activities 
Investing activities 
Financing activities 

2014 

$  1,097   
(2,065)  
552   

$ 

2013 

658   
(624)  
(240)  

$ 

2012 

958 
(476) 
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Cash flows from operating activities increased $439 million during 2014, compared with 2013, largely due to a favorable change 
in  working  capital,  higher  income  from  continuing  operations  of  $120  million  and  lower  contributions  of  $118  million  to  our 
pension  plans,  partially  offset  by  $175  million  of  dividends  received  from  the  Finance  group  in  2013.    Working  capital  was 

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favorably  impacted  by  an  increase  of  $226  million  in  customer  deposits,  primarily  at  Textron  Aviation,  and  a  $174  million 
increase in cash from accounts receivable, largely at Bell, partially offset by an increase in net tax payments of $43 million.  Net 
tax payments were $266 million and $223 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.      

We generated $658 million in cash from operating activities in 2013 on $914 million in Manufacturing group segment profit and 
$470 million of income from continuing operations. The $300 million decrease in cash flows from operating activities from 2012 
was largely due to a $429 million impact related to working capital requirements and $64 million in lower income from continuing 
operations, which were partially offset by $211 million in lower contributions to our pension plans in 2013.  The most significant 
change within working capital was a $230 million unfavorable impact resulting from net tax payments of $223 million in 2013, 
compared  to  net  tax  refunds  of  $7  million  in  2012.    In  addition,  we  had  $165  million  in  cash  inflows  related  to  changes  in 
inventory  levels,  largely  at  Textron  Aviation,  which  was  more  than  offset  by  $264  million  of  cash  outflows  from  changes  in 
accounts receivable and accounts payable.  The change in inventory levels at Textron Aviation was primarily related to lower pre-
owned inventory, partially offset by higher inventory in support of new sales. 

Pension contributions were $76 million, $194 million and $405 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  

In  2014,  cash  flows  from  investing  activities  included  a  $1.6  billion  aggregate  cash  payment  for  Beechcraft  and  seven  other 
acquisitions  within  our  Industrial  and  Textron  Systems  segments.  Cash  flows  from  investing  activities  in  2013  included  $196 
million of cash used for acquisitions of businesses within our Industrial and Textron Systems segments and two service centers in 
our  Textron  Aviation  segment.  Cash  flows  from  investing  activities  also  included  capital  expenditures  of  $429  million,  $444 
million and $480 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.    

Cash flows from  financing activities in 2014 included proceeds from long-term debt of $1.4 billion,  most of  which was used to 
finance a portion of the Beechcraft acquisition, partially offset by the repayment of $559 million of outstanding debt. In 2013, cash 
flows  used  in  financing  activities  primarily  consisted  of  the  repayment  of  $528  million  of  outstanding  debt,  including  the 
settlement  of  our  convertible  notes,  which  was  partially  offset  by  proceeds  from  long-term  debt  of  $150  million.    In  2012,  we 
generated  cash  from  financing  activities,  largely  due  to  the  receipt  of  $490  million  from  the  Finance  group  in  payment  of  its 
intergroup borrowing, partially offset by $272 million in share repurchases and $189 million in payments on our outstanding debt.  

Dividends 
Dividend payments to shareholders totaled $28 million, $22 million and $17 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

Share Repurchases 
During 2014, under a 2013 share repurchase authorization, we repurchased an aggregate of  8.9 million shares of our outstanding 
common stock for $340 million.  In 2012, under a 2007 share repurchase authorization, we repurchased 11.1 million shares of our 
outstanding common stock for $272 million.  

Capital Contributions Paid To and Dividends Received From the Finance Group 
Under  a  Support  Agreement  between  Textron  and  TFC,  Textron  is  required  to  maintain  a  controlling  interest  in  TFC.    The 
agreement  also  requires  Textron  to  ensure  that  TFC  maintains  fixed  charge  coverage  of  no  less  than  125%  and  consolidated 
shareholder’s  equity  of  no  less  than  $200  million.  Cash  contributions  paid  to  TFC  to  maintain  compliance  with  the  Support 
Agreement and dividends paid by TFC to Textron Inc. are detailed below: 

(In millions) 
Dividends paid by TFC to Textron  
Capital contributions paid to TFC under Support Agreement 

$ 

2014 

—   
—   

$ 

2013 
175   
—   

$ 

2012 
345 
(240) 

Due  to  the  nature  of  these  contributions,  we  classify  these  contributions  within  cash  flows  used  by  operating  activities  for  the 
Manufacturing group in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  Capital contributions to support Finance group growth in the 
ongoing  captive  finance  business  are  classified  as  cash  flows  from  financing  activities.  The  Finance  group’s  net  income  is 
excluded from the Manufacturing group’s cash flows, while dividends from the Finance group are included within cash flows from 
operating activities for the Manufacturing group as they represent a return on investment. 

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Finance Group Cash Flows 
The cash flows from continuing operations for the Finance group are summarized below: 

(In millions) 
Operating activities 
Investing activities 
Financing activities 

$ 

2014 

5   
255   
(217)  

$ 

2013 

66   
624   
(677)  

$ 

2012 
5 
934 
(918) 

In  2014  and  2013,  the  Finance  group’s  cash  flows  from  operating  activities  were  primarily  impacted  by  changes  in  net  taxes 
paid/received. Net tax (payments)/receipts were $(23) million, $49 million and $(43) million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.    

Cash flows from investing activities primarily included finance receivables repaid and proceeds from sales of receivables and other 
finance  assets  totaling  $499  million,  $853  million  and  $1.3  billion  in  2014,  2013  and  2012,  respectively,  partially  offset  by 
financial receivable originations of $215 million, $271 million and $331 million, respectively.    

Cash used in financing activities included payments on long-term and nonrecourse debt of $345 million, $743 million and $426 
million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which were partially offset by proceeds from long-term debt of $128 million, $298 
million  and  $106  million,  respectively.  In  2013  and  2012,  dividend  payments  to  the  Manufacturing  group,  net  of  capital 
contributions received, totaled $174 million and $105 million, respectively. In 2012, the Finance group also made cash payments 
of $493 million to the Manufacturing group related to intergroup borrowings.   

Consolidated Cash Flows 
The  consolidated  cash  flows  from  continuing  operations,  after  elimination  of  activity  between  the  borrowing  groups,  are 
summarized below: 

(In millions) 

Operating activities 
Investing activities 
Financing activities 

$ 

2014 

1,211   
(1,919)  
335   

$ 

2013 

813   
(264)  
(742)  

$ 

2012 

935 
378 
(781) 

Cash flows from operating activities increased $398 million during 2014, compared with 2013, largely due to a favorable change 
in working capital, lower contributions of $118 million to our pension plans and higher income from continuing operations of $107 
million.  Working  capital  was  favorably  impacted  by  an  increase  of  $226  million  in  customer  deposits,  primarily  at  Textron 
Aviation, and a $174 million increase in cash from accounts receivable,  largely at Bell, partially offset by an increase in net tax 
payments  of  $115  million  and  lower  net  cash  receipts  from  captive  finance  receivables  of  $87  million.  Net  tax  payments  were 
$289 million and $174 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.     

During  2013,  cash  flows  from  operating  activities  decreased  $122  million,  compared  with  2012,  largely  due  to  a  $133  million 
impact related to working capital requirements and lower earnings, which were partially offset by a $206 million impact of lower 
contributions to our pension plans in 2013. Significant changes within working capital included a $138 million unfavorable impact 
resulting  from  net  taxes  paid  between  the  periods  as  net  tax  payments  were  $174  million  and  $36  million  in  2013  and  2012, 
respectively,  and  $264  million  of  cash  outflows  related  to  changes  in  accounts  receivable  and  accounts  payable.  These  cash 
outflows were partially offset by $198 million of cash inflows related to changes in inventory levels, largely at Textron Aviation, 
and a $141 million impact from lower captive finance receivables.  

In  2014,  cash  flows  from  investing  activities  included  a  $1.6  billion  aggregate  cash  payment  for  Beechcraft  and  seven  other 
acquisitions  within  our  Industrial  and  Textron  Systems  segments.  Cash  flows  from  investing  activities  in  2013  included  $196 
million of cash used for acquisitions of businesses within our Industrial and Textron Systems segments and two service centers in 
our  Textron  Aviation  segment.  Cash  flows  from  investing  activities  also  included  capital  expenditures  of  $429  million,  $444 
million  and  $480  million  in  2014,  2013  and  2012,  respectively.  Collections  on  finance  receivables  and  proceeds  from  sales  of 
finance receivables and other finance assets totaled $134 million, $368 million, and $848 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012.   

Cash flows from  financing activities in 2014 included proceeds of $1.6 billion from long-term debt,  most of  which was used to 
finance a portion of the Beechcraft acquisition, partially offset by the repayment of $904 million of outstanding debt.  In 2013 and 
2012,  financing  activities  primarily  consisted  of  the  repayment  of  outstanding  long-term  debt  of  $1.3  billion  and  $617  million, 
respectively, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $448 million and $106 million, respectively.  Cash 
used in financing activities also included $340 million and $272 million of share repurchases in 2014 and 2012, respectively. 

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Captive Financing and Other Intercompany Transactions 
The  Finance  group  finances  retail  purchases  and  leases  for  new  and  pre-owned  aircraft  and  equipment  manufactured  by  our 
Manufacturing group, otherwise known as captive financing.  In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash received from 
customers or from the  sale of receivables is reflected as operating activities  when received from third parties.  However, in the 
cash flow information provided for the separate borrowing groups, cash flows related to captive financing activities are reflected 
based  on  the  operations  of  each  group.    For  example,  when  product  is  sold  by  our  Manufacturing  group  to  a  customer  and  is 
financed by the Finance group, the origination of the finance receivable is recorded within investing activities as a cash outflow in 
the Finance group’s statement of cash flows.  Meanwhile, in the Manufacturing group’s statement of cash flows, the cash received 
from  the  Finance  group  on  the  customer’s  behalf  is  recorded  within  operating  cash  flows  as  a  cash  inflow.    Although  cash  is 
transferred between the two borrowing groups, there is no cash transaction reported in the consolidated cash flows at the time of 
the original financing.  These captive financing activities, along with all significant intercompany transactions, are reclassified or 
eliminated from the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. 

Reclassification and elimination adjustments included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows are summarized below: 

(In millions) 
Reclassifications from investing activities: 
  Finance receivable originations for Manufacturing group inventory sales 
  Cash received from customers and the sale of receivables 
  Other 
Total reclassifications from investing activities 
Reclassifications from financing activities: 
  Capital contributions paid by Manufacturing group to Finance group 
  Dividends received by Manufacturing group from Finance group 
  Other  
Total reclassifications from financing activities 
Total reclassifications and adjustments to cash flow from operating activities 

Contractual Obligations 

2014 

2013 

2012 

$ 

$ 

(215)  
365 
(41) 
109 

— 
— 
— 
— 
109   

$ 

$ 

(248)  
485 
27 
264 

1 
(175) 
(1) 
(175) 
89   

$ 

$ 

(309) 
405 
(16) 
80 

240 
(345) 
(3) 
(108) 
(28) 

Manufacturing Group 
The  following  table  summarizes  the  known  contractual  obligations,  as  defined  by  reporting  regulations,  of  our  Manufacturing 
group as of January 3, 2015: 

(In millions) 
Liabilities reflected in balance sheet: 

Long-term debt 
Interest on borrowings 
Pension benefits for unfunded plans  
Postretirement benefits other than pensions  
Other long-term liabilities 

Liabilities not reflected in balance sheet: 

Purchase obligations 
Operating leases  

Total Manufacturing group 

Total  

 Year 1 

Years 2-3 

Years 4-5 

More Than 5 
Years 

Payments Due by Period 

$ 

$  2,816   
747   
392   
413   
650   

$ 

8   
128   
26   
45   
121   

$ 

766   
242   
49   
79   
194   

562   
176   
46   
65   
76   

$  1,480 
201 
271 
224 
259 

3,370   
438   
$  8,826   

2,651   
73   
$  3,052   

677   
104   
$  2,111   

28   
68   
$  1,021   

14 
193 
$  2,642  

Pension and Postretirement Benefits 
We  maintain  defined  benefit  pension  plans  and  postretirement  benefit  plans  other  than  pensions  as  discussed  in  Note  11  to  the 
Consolidated  Financial  Statements.    Included  in  the  above  table  are  discounted  estimated  benefit  payments  we  expect  to  make 
related to unfunded pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Actual benefit payments are dependent on a number of factors, 
including  mortality  assumptions,  expected  retirement  age,  rate  of  compensation  increases  and  medical  trend  rates,  which  are 
subject  to  change  in  future  years.  Our  policy  for  funding  pension  plans  is  to  make  contributions  annually,  consistent  with 
applicable laws and regulations; however, future contributions to our pension plans are not included in the above table.  In  2015, 
we  expect  to  make  approximately  $54  million  of  contributions  to  our  funded  pension  plans  and  the  Retirement  Account  Plan. 
Based on our current assumptions, which may change with changes in market conditions, our current contribution estimates for 
each of the years from 2016 through 2019 are estimated to be in the range of approximately $65 million to $155 million under the 
plan provisions in place at this time. 

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Other Long-Term Liabilities 
Other long-term liabilities included in the table consist primarily of undiscounted amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of 
January  3,  2015,  representing  obligations  under  deferred  compensation  arrangements  and  estimated  environmental  remediation 
costs. Payments under deferred compensation arrangements have been estimated based on management’s assumptions of expected 
retirement  age,  mortality,  stock  price  and  rates  of  return  on  participant  deferrals.    The  timing  of  cash  flows  associated  with 
environmental  remediation  costs  is  largely  based  on  historical  experience.  Other  long-term  liabilities,  such  as  deferred  taxes, 
unrecognized  tax  benefits  and  product  liability,  warranty  and  litigation  reserves,  have  been  excluded  from  the  table  due  to  the 
uncertainty of the timing of payments combined with the absence of historical trends to be used as a predictor for such payments. 

Purchase Obligations 
Purchase obligations include undiscounted amounts committed under legally enforceable contracts or purchase orders for goods 
and  services  with  defined  terms  as  to  price,  quantity  and  delivery  dates.  Approximately  33%  of  the  purchase  obligations  we 
disclose represent purchase orders issued for goods and services to be delivered under firm contracts with the U.S. Government for 
which we have full recourse under customary contract termination clauses. 

Finance Group 
The following table summarizes the known contractual obligations, as defined by reporting regulations, of our Finance group as of 
January 3, 2015:  

(In millions) 
Liabilities reflected in balance sheet: 
Term debt 
Subordinated debt 
Securitized debt  
Interest on borrowings  
Total Finance group 

Total  

 Year 1 

Years 2-3 

Years 4-5 

More Than 5 
Years 

Payments Due by Period 

$ 

665   
299   
98   
227   
$  1,289   

$ 

$ 

82   
—   
46   
37   
165   

$ 

$ 

363   
—   
35   
47   
445   

$ 

$ 

115   
—   
9   
21   
145   

$ 

$ 

105 
299 
8 
122 
534 

Securitized debt payments do not represent contractual obligations of the Finance group, and we do not provide legal recourse to 
investors who purchase interests in the securitizations beyond the credit enhancement inherent in the retained subordinate interests. 

At January 3, 2015, the Finance group also had $33 million in other liabilities that are payable within the next 12 months.  

Critical Accounting Estimates 

To  prepare  our  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  to  be  in  conformity  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  we  must 
make complex and subjective judgments in the selection and application of accounting policies.  The accounting policies that  we 
believe are most critical to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations are listed below.  We believe these 
policies  require  our  most  difficult,  subjective  and  complex  judgments  in  estimating  the  effect  of  inherent  uncertainties.    This 
section  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  Note  1  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements,  which  includes  other  significant 
accounting policies. 

Long-Term Contracts 
We  make  a  substantial  portion  of  our  sales  to  government  customers  pursuant  to  long-term  contracts.    These  contracts  require 
development and delivery of products over multiple years and may contain fixed-price  purchase options for additional products.  
We  account  for  these  long-term  contracts  under  the  percentage-of-completion  method  of  accounting.    Under  this  method,  we 
estimate profit as the difference between total estimated revenues and cost of a contract.  The percentage-of-completion method of 
accounting involves the use of various estimating techniques to project costs at completion and, in some cases, includes estimates 
of recoveries asserted against the customer for changes in specifications.  Due to the size, length of time and nature of many of our 
contracts,  the  estimation  of  total  contract  costs  and  revenues  through  completion  is  complicated  and  subject  to  many  variables 
relative  to  the  outcome  of  future  events  over  a  period  of  several  years.    We  are  required  to  make  numerous  assumptions  and 
estimates  relating  to  items  such  as  expected  engineering  requirements,  complexity  of  design  and  related  development  costs, 
product performance, performance of subcontractors, availability and cost of materials, labor productivity and cost, overhead and 
capital  costs,  manufacturing  efficiencies  and  the  achievement  of  contract  milestones,  including  product  deliveries,  technical 
requirements, or schedule. 

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Our cost estimation process is based on the professional knowledge and experience of engineers and program managers along with 
finance  professionals.    We  update  our  projections  of  costs  at  least  semiannually  or  when  circumstances  significantly  change.  
Adjustments to projected costs are recognized in earnings when determinable.  Anticipated losses on contracts are recognized  in 
full  in  the  period  in  which  the  losses  become  probable  and  estimable.    Due  to  the  significance  of  judgment  in  the  estimation 
process described above, it is likely that materially different revenues and/or cost of sales amounts could be recorded if we used 
different assumptions or if the underlying circumstances  were to change.  Our earnings  could be reduced by a  material amount 
resulting  in  a  charge  to  earnings  if  (a)  total  estimated  contract  costs  are  significantly  higher  than  expected  due  to  changes  in 
customer  specifications  prior  to  contract  amendment,  (b)  total  estimated  contract  costs  are  significantly  higher  than  previously 
estimated due to cost overruns or inflation, (c) there is a change in engineering efforts required during the development stage of the 
contract or (d) we are unable to meet contract milestones. 

At the outset of each contract, we estimate the initial profit booking rate. The initial profit booking rate of each contract considers 
risks  surrounding  the  ability  to  achieve  the  technical  requirements  (for  example,  a  newly-developed  product  versus  a  mature 
product),  schedule  (for  example,  the  number  and  type  of  milestone  events),  and  costs  by  contract  requirements  in  the  initial 
estimated costs at completion. Profit booking rates may increase during the performance of the contract if we successfully retire 
risks surrounding the technical, schedule, and costs aspects of the contract. Likewise, the profit booking rate may decrease if we 
are not successful in retiring the risks; and, as a result, our estimated costs at completion increase. All of the estimates  are subject 
to change during the performance of the contract and, therefore, may affect the profit booking rate. When adjustments are required, 
any  changes  from  prior  estimates  are  recognized  using  the  cumulative  catch-up  method  with  the  impact  of  the  change  from 
inception-to-date recorded in the current period. 

The following table sets forth the aggregate gross amount of all program profit adjustments that are included within segment profit 
for the three years ended January 3, 2015: 

(In millions) 
Gross favorable 
Gross unfavorable 
Net adjustments 

2014 
132   
(37)  
95   

$ 

$ 

2013 
51   
(22)  
29   

$ 

$ 

2012 
88 
(73) 
15 

$ 

$ 

Goodwill 
We evaluate the recoverability of goodwill annually in the fourth quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances, 
such as declines in sales, earnings or cash flows, or  material adverse changes in the business climate, indicate  that the carrying 
value  of  a  reporting  unit  might  be  impaired.    The  reporting  unit  represents  the  operating  segment  unless  discrete  financial 
information is prepared and reviewed by segment  management for businesses one level below that operating segment, in  which 
case such component is the reporting unit.  In certain instances, we have aggregated components of an operating segment into a 
single reporting unit based on similar economic characteristics.   

We  calculate  the  fair  value  of  each  reporting  unit,  primarily  using  discounted  cash  flows.  These  cash  flows  incorporate 
assumptions for short- and long-term revenue growth rates, operating margins and discount rates that represent our best estimates 
of current and forecasted market conditions, cost structure, anticipated net cost reductions, and the implied rate of return that we 
believe a market participant would require for an investment in a business having similar risks and business characteristics to the 
reporting  unit  being  assessed.    The  revenue  growth  rates  and  operating  margins  used  in  our  discounted  cash  flow  analysis  are 
based on our strategic plans and long-range planning forecasts.  The long-term growth rate we use to determine the terminal value 
of the business is based on our assessment of its minimum expected terminal growth rate, as well as its past historical growth and 
broader economic considerations such as gross domestic product, inflation and the maturity of the markets we serve.  We utilize a 
weighted-average cost of capital in our impairment analysis that makes assumptions about the capital structure that we believe a 
market participant would make and include a risk premium based on an assessment of risks related to the projected cash flows  of 
each  reporting  unit.  We  believe  this  approach  yields  a  discount  rate  that  is  consistent  with  an  implied  rate  of  return  that  an 
independent  investor  or  market  participant  would  require  for  an  investment  in  a  company  having  similar  risks  and  business 
characteristics to the reporting unit being assessed. 

If the reporting unit’s estimated fair value exceeds its carrying value, the reporting unit is not impaired, and no further analysis is 
performed.    Otherwise,  the  amount  of  the  impairment  must  be  determined  by  comparing  the  carrying  amount  of  the  reporting 
unit’s  goodwill to the  implied fair value of that goodwill.   The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by assigning a  fair 
value to all of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities, including any unrecognized intangible assets, as if the reporting unit had 
been acquired in a business combination.  If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment 
loss would be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. 

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Based on our annual impairment review, the fair value of all of our reporting units exceeded their carrying values, and we do not 
believe that there is a reasonable possibility that any units might fail the initial step of the impairment test in the foreseeable future. 

Retirement Benefits 
We  maintain various pension  and postretirement plans for our employees globally.  These plans include significant pension and 
postretirement benefit obligations, which are calculated based on actuarial valuations.  Key assumptions used in determining these 
obligations  and  related  expenses  include  expected  long-term  rates  of  return  on  plan  assets,  discount  rates  and  healthcare  cost 
projections.  We also make assumptions regarding employee demographic factors such as retirement patterns, mortality, turnover 
and rate of compensation increases.  We evaluate and update these assumptions annually. 

To determine the weighted-average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, we consider the current and expected asset 
allocation, as well as historical and expected returns on each plan asset class.  A lower expected rate of return on plan assets will 
increase  pension  expense.    For  2014,  the  assumed  expected  long-term  rate  of  return  on  plan  assets  used  in  calculating  pension 
expense  was 7.60%, compared with 7.56% in 2013.   For the last three years, the assumed rate of return for our domestic plans, 
which represent approximately  90% of our total pension assets, was  7.75%.  A 50-basis-point decrease in this long-term rate of 
return in 2014 would have increased pension expense for our domestic plans by approximately $27 million. 

The discount rate enables us to state expected future benefit payments as a present value on the measurement date, reflecting the 
current rate at which the pension liabilities could be effectively settled.  This rate should be in line with rates for high-quality fixed 
income investments available for the period to maturity of the pension benefits, which fluctuate as long-term interest rates change.  
A lower discount rate increases the present value of the benefit obligations and increases pension expense.  In 2014, the weighted-
average discount rate used in calculating pension expense was 4.92%, compared with 4.23% in 2013.  For our domestic plans, the 
assumed discount rate was 5.00% in 2014, compared with 4.25% for 2013.  A 50-basis-point decrease in this discount rate in 2014 
would have increased pension expense for our domestic plans by approximately $29 million. 

The trend in healthcare costs is difficult to estimate, and it has an important effect on postretirement liabilities.  The 2014 medical 
and prescription drug healthcare cost trend rates represent the weighted-average annual projected rate of increase in the per capita 
cost of covered benefits.  In 2014, we assumed a trend rate of 6.60% for both medical and prescription drug healthcare rates and 
assumed  this  rate  would  decrease  to  5.00%  by  2021  and  then  remain  at  that  level.    See  Note  11  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements for the impact of a one-percentage-point change in the cost trend rate. 

Warranty and Product Maintenance Liabilities 
We  provide  limited  warranty  and  product  maintenance  programs,  including  parts  and  labor,  for  certain  products  for  periods 
ranging from one to five years. A significant portion of these liabilities arises from our commercial aircraft businesses.  We also 
may  incur  costs  related  to  product  recalls.    We  estimate  the  costs  that  may  be  incurred  under  warranty  programs  and  record  a 
liability in the amount of such costs at the time product revenue is recognized.  Factors that affect this liability include the number 
of products sold, historical costs per claim, contractual recoveries from vendors, and historical and anticipated rates of warranty 
claims, including production and warranty patterns for new models.  During our initial aircraft model launches, we typically incur 
higher  warranty-related  costs  until  the  production  process  matures,  at  which  point  warranty  costs  moderate.    We  assess  the 
adequacy  of  our  recorded  warranty  and  product  maintenance  liabilities  periodically  and  adjust  the  amounts  as  necessary.  
Adjustments are made to accruals as claim data and actual experience warrant.  Should future warranty experience differ materially 
from our historical experience, we may be required to record additional warranty liabilities, which could have a material adverse 
effect on our results of operations and cash flows in the period in which these additional liabilities are required. 

Income Taxes 
Deferred  income  tax  balances  reflect  the  effects  of  temporary  differences  between  the  financial  reporting  carrying  amounts  of 
assets and liabilities and their tax bases, as well as from net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, and are stated at enacted 
tax rates in effect for the year taxes are expected to be paid or recovered.  Deferred income tax assets represent amounts available 
to reduce income taxes payable on taxable income in future years.  We evaluate the recoverability of these future tax deductions 
and credits by assessing the adequacy of future expected taxable income from all sources, including the future reversal of existing 
taxable temporary differences, taxable  income in carryback  years, available tax planning strategies and estimated  future taxable 
income.   

The amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, which may result in 
proposed  assessments.    Our  estimate  of  the  potential  outcome  for  any  uncertain  tax  issue  is  highly  judgmental.    We  assess  our 
income  tax  positions  and  record  tax  benefits  for  all  years  subject  to  examination  based  upon  our  evaluation  of  the  facts, 
circumstances and information available at the reporting date.  For those tax positions for which it is more likely than not that a tax 
benefit  will be sustained, we record the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon 
settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information.  Interest and penalties are accrued, where 

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applicable.    We  recognize  net  tax-related  interest  and  penalties  for  continuing  operations  in  income  tax  expense.    If  we  do  not 
believe that it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit is recognized.  However, our future results 
may include  favorable or unfavorable adjustments to our estimated tax  liabilities due to settlement of income tax examinations, 
new regulatory or judicial pronouncements, or other relevant events.  As a result, our effective tax rate may fluctuate significantly 
on a quarterly and annual basis. 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 

Foreign Currency Exchange Risks 
Our financial results are affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates in the various countries in which our products are 
manufactured  and/or  sold.    For  our  manufacturing  operations,  we  manage  exposures  to  foreign  currency  assets  and  earnings 
primarily by funding certain foreign currency-denominated assets with liabilities in the same currency so that certain exposures are 
naturally offset.  We primarily use borrowings denominated in British pound sterling for these purposes.  In managing our foreign 
currency transaction exposures, we also enter into foreign currency exchange contracts.  These contracts generally are used to fix 
the  local  currency  cost  of  purchased  goods  or  services  or  selling  prices  denominated  in  currencies  other  than  the  functional 
currency.    The  notional  amount  of  outstanding  foreign  currency  exchange  contracts  was  approximately  $696  million  and  $636 
million at the end of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes on revenues and segment 
profit for 2014 and 2013 from the prior year was not significant.  

Interest Rate Risks 
Our financial results are affected by changes in interest rates.  As part of managing this risk, we seek to achieve a prudent balance 
between floating- and fixed-rate exposures.  We continually monitor our mix of these exposures and adjust the mix, as necessary.  
For our Finance group, we limit our risk to changes in interest rates with a strategy of matching floating-rate assets with floating-
rate liabilities.  

Quantitative Risk Measures 
In the normal course of business, we enter into financial instruments for purposes other than trading.  To quantify the market risk 
inherent  in our  financial instruments,  we  utilize a  sensitivity analysis.  The  financial instruments that are  subject to  market risk 
(interest rate risk and foreign exchange rate risk) include finance receivables (excluding leases), debt (excluding lease obligations) 
and foreign currency exchange contracts.   

Presented below is a sensitivity analysis of the fair value of financial instruments outstanding at year-end.  We estimate the fair 
value  of  the  financial  instruments  using  discounted  cash  flow  analysis  and  indicative  market  pricing  as  reported  by  leading 
financial  news  and  data  providers.    This  sensitivity  analysis  is  most  likely  not  indicative  of  actual  results  in  the  future.  The 
following table illustrates  the sensitivity to a  hypothetical  change in the  fair value of the financial instruments assuming  a 10% 
decrease in interest rates and a 10% strengthening in exchange rates against the U.S. dollar. 

(In millions) 
Manufacturing group 
Foreign exchange rate risk 

Debt 
Foreign currency exchange contracts 

Interest rate risk 

Debt 

Finance group 
Interest rate risk 

2014 

2013 

Carrying 
Value* 

Fair  
Value* 

Sensitivity of 
Fair Value 
to a 10% 
Change 

Carrying 
Value* 

Fair  
Value* 

Sensitivity of 
Fair Value 
to a 10% 
Change 

$ 

$ 

(236)  
(11)  
(247)  

$ 

$ 

(277)  
(11)  
(288)  

$ 

$ 

(28)  
52   
24   

$ 

$ 

(249)  
(12)  
(261)  

$ 

$ 

(275)  
(12)  
(287)  

$ 

$ 

(27) 
33 
6 

$  (2,742)  

$  (2,944)  

$ 

(21)  

$  (1,854)  

$  (2,027)  

$ 

(13) 

Finance receivables  
Debt, including intergroup  

$  1,039   
(1,063)  

$  1,056   
(1,051)  

$ 

20   
9   

$  1,296   
(1,256)  

$  1,356   
(1,244)  

$ 

24 
(4) 

* The value represents an asset or (liability). 

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 

Our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related reports of our independent registered public accounting firm thereon are included in this 
Annual Report on Form 10-K on the pages indicated below: 

Report of Management 

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the years in the three-year period ended January 3, 2015 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the years in the three-year period ended January 3, 2015 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended January 3, 2015 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended January 3, 2015 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 
Business Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets 
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables 
Inventories 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 
Accrued Liabilities 
Debt and Credit Facilities 
Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements 
Shareholders’ Equity 
Share-Based Compensation 

Note 1. 
Note 2. 
Note 3. 
Note 4. 
Note 5. 
Note 6. 
Note 7. 
Note 8. 
Note 9. 
Note 10. 
Note 11.  Retirement Plans 
Note 12. 
Note 13.  Contingencies and Commitments 
Note 14. 
Note 15. 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information 
Segment and Geographic Data 

Income Taxes 

Supplementary Information: 

Quarterly Data for 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited) 
Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 

  Page 
38 

  39 

  41 

  42 

  43 

  44 

  45 

  47 
  52 
  54 
  56 
  56 
  57 
  57 
  58 
  59 
  62 
  64 
  68 
  71 
  71 
  72 

  74 
  75 

All  other  schedules  are  omitted  either  because  they  are  not  applicable  or  not  required  or  because  the  required  information  is  included  in  the 
financial statements or notes thereto. 

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Report of Management 

Management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the financial data presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and 
include  amounts  based  on  management’s  best  estimates  and  judgments.    Management  also  is  responsible  for  establishing  and 
maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for Textron Inc. as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-
15(f).    With  the  participation  of  our  management,  we  conducted  an  evaluation  of  the  effectiveness  of  our  internal  control  over 
financial  reporting  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  –  Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of 
Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (2013  Framework).  Based  on  our  evaluation  under  the  framework  in 
Internal  Control  –  Integrated  Framework,  we  have  concluded  that  Textron  Inc.  maintained,  in  all  material  respects,  effective 
internal control over financial reporting as of January 3, 2015. 

The  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  Ernst  &  Young  LLP,  has  audited  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  of 
Textron Inc. and has issued an attestation report on Textron’s internal controls over financial reporting as of  January 3, 2015, as 
stated in its reports, which are included herein. 

We  conduct  our  business  in  accordance  with  the  standards  outlined  in  the  Textron  Business  Conduct  Guidelines,  which  are 
communicated to all employees.  Honesty, integrity and high ethical  standards are the core values of how we conduct business.  
Every Textron business prepares and carries out an annual Compliance Plan to ensure these values and standards are maintained.  
Our internal control structure is designed to provide reasonable assurance, at appropriate cost, that assets are safeguarded and that 
transactions are properly executed and recorded.  The internal control structure includes, among other things, established policies 
and  procedures,  an  internal  audit  function,  and  the  selection  and  training  of  qualified  personnel.    Textron’s  management  is 
responsible  for  implementing  effective  internal  control  systems  and  monitoring  their  effectiveness,  as  well  as  developing  and 
executing an annual internal control plan. 

The  Audit  Committee  of  our  Board  of  Directors,  on  behalf  of  the  shareholders,  oversees  management’s  financial  reporting 
responsibilities.  The Audit Committee consists of six directors who are not officers or employees of Textron and meets regularly 
with  the  independent  auditors,  management  and  our  internal  auditors  to  review  matters  relating  to  financial  reporting,  internal 
accounting controls and auditing.   

 /s/ Scott C. Donnelly

/s/ Frank T. Connor

Scott C. Donnelly 
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 

Frank T. Connor 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

February 25, 2015 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Textron Inc. 

We  have  audited  Textron  Inc.’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  January  3,  2015,  based  on  criteria  established  in 
Internal  Control  –  Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission 
(2013 Framework) (the COSO criteria).  Textron Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over 
financial  reporting,  and  for  its  assessment  of  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  included  in  the 
accompanying  Report  of  Management.    Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  company’s  internal  control  over 
financial reporting based on our audit. 

We  conducted  our  audit  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United  States).  
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control 
over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.  Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control 
over  financial  reporting,  assessing  the  risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  testing  and  evaluating  the  design  and  operating 
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in 
the circumstances.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 
reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with  generally 
accepted accounting principles.  A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that 
(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of 
the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of 
financial  statements  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  and  that  receipts  and  expenditures  of  the 
company are being  made only in accordance  with authorizations of  management and directors of the company; and (3) provide 
reasonable  assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition,  use, or disposition of the company’s 
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. 

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements.    Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

In our opinion, Textron Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of  January 3, 
2015, based on the COSO criteria. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  of  Textron  Inc.  as  of  January  3,  2015  and  December  28,  2013,  and  the  related  Consolidated 
Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Income, Shareholders’ Equity and Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period 
ended January 3, 2015 of Textron Inc. and our report dated February 25, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP 

Boston, Massachusetts 
February 25, 2015 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Textron Inc. 

We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets of Textron Inc. as of  January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, 
and the related Consolidated Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Income, Shareholders’ Equity and Cash Flows for each of 
the three years in the period ended January 3, 2015.  Our audits also included the financial statement schedule contained on page 
75.  These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express 
an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the  standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 
are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures 
in  the  financial  statements.    An  audit  also  includes  assessing  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable 
basis for our opinion. 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position 
of Textron Inc. at January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013 and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each 
of the three years in the period ended January 3, 2015, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  Also, in 
our  opinion,  the  related  financial  statement  schedule,  when  considered  in  relation  to  the  basic  financial  statements  taken  as  a 
whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. 

We  also  have  audited,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United  States), 
Textron Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of  January 3, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal  Control  – 
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework) and 
our report dated February 25, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP 

Boston, Massachusetts  
February 25, 2015 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations 

For each of the years in the three-year period ended January 3, 2015 

(In millions, except per share data) 
Revenues 
Manufacturing revenues 
Finance revenues 
Total revenues 
Costs and expenses  
Cost of sales 
Selling and administrative expense 
Interest expense 
Acquisition and restructuring costs 

Total costs and expenses 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes 
Income tax expense  
Income from continuing operations 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 
Net income  
Basic earnings per share 
Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 

Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 
Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 

Diluted earnings per share 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

2014 

2013 

2012 

$  13,775   
103   
  13,878   

$  11,972   
132   
  12,104   

$  12,022 
215 
  12,237 

  11,421   
1,361   
191   
52   
  13,025   
853   
248   
605   
(5)   
600   

$ 

  10,131   
1,126   
173   
—   
  11,430   
674   
176   
498   
—   
498   

$ 

$ 

2.17   

$ 
       (0.02)                 — 
$ 

2.15   

$ 

1.78   

1.78   

$ 

2.15   

$ 
       (0.02)                 — 
$ 

2.13   

$ 

1.75   

1.75   

  10,019 
1,165 
212 
— 
  11,396 
841 
260 
581 
8 
589 

$ 

$ 
2.07 
        0.03 
2.10 
$ 

$ 

$ 

1.97 
      0.03 
2.00 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 

For each of the years in the three-year period ended January 3, 2015 

(In millions) 
Net income 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: 
  Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net of reclassifications 
  Foreign currency translation adjustments 
  Deferred gains/losses on hedge contracts, net of reclassifications 
Other comprehensive income (loss) 
Comprehensive income 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

2014 
600   

$ 

2013 
498   

$ 

2012 
589 

$ 

(401)  
(75)  
(3)  
(479)  
121   

747   
12   
(16)  
743   
$  1,241   

$ 

(146) 
2 
(1) 
(145) 
444 

$ 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets 

(In millions, except share data) 
Assets 
Manufacturing group 
Cash and equivalents 
Accounts receivable, net 
Inventories 
Other current assets 
Total current assets 
Property, plant and equipment, net 
Goodwill 
Other assets 

Total Manufacturing group assets 

Finance group 
Cash and equivalents 
Finance receivables, net 
Other assets 

Total Finance group assets 

Total assets 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity 
Liabilities 
Manufacturing group 
Current portion of long-term debt  
Accounts payable 
Accrued liabilities 
Total current liabilities 
Other liabilities 
Long-term debt 

Total Manufacturing group liabilities 

Finance group 
Other liabilities 
Debt 

Total Finance group liabilities 

Total liabilities 
Shareholders’ equity 
Common stock (285.5 million and 282.1 million shares issued, respectively, 
          and 276.6 million and 282.1 million shares outstanding, respectively)  
Capital surplus 
Treasury stock 
Retained earnings 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 
Total shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

January 3, 
2015 

December 28, 
2013 

$ 

731   
1,035   
3,928   
579   
6,273   
2,497   
2,027   
2,279   
  13,076   

91   
1,238   
200   
1,529   
$  14,605   

$  1,163 
979 
2,963 
467 
5,572 
2,215 
1,735 
1,697 
  11,219 

48 
1,493 
184 
1,725 
$  12,944 

$ 

8   
1,014   
2,616   
3,638   
2,587   
2,803   
9,028   

242   
1,063   
1,305   
  10,333   

$ 

8 
1,107 
1,888 
3,003 
2,118 
1,923 
7,044 

260 
1,256 
1,516 
8,560 

36   
1,459   
(340)  
4,623   
(1,506)   
4,272   
$  14,605   

35 
1,331 
— 
4,045 
(1,027) 
4,384 
$  12,944 

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Common 
Stock 

$ 

35   

Capital 
Surplus 
$  1,081   

$ 

(3)   $ 

Treasury 
Stock 

Retained 
Earnings 

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Loss 

3,257   
589   

(22)   

3,824   
498   

(22)   

(255)   
4,045   
600   

(22)   

$  (1,625)   

(145)   

 (1,770)   

743 

(1,027)   

(479)   

Total 
Shareholders’ 
Equity 
$  2,745 
589 
(145) 
(22) 
96 
(272) 
2,991 
498 
743 
(22) 
99 
— 
75 
— 
4,384 
600 
(479) 
(22) 
135 
(340) 
(6) 
$  4,272 

96   

35   

1,177   

(272)    
(275)    

2   

(2)  
35   

99   
39   
75   
(59)  
1,331   

1   

134   

$ 

36   

(6)  
$  1,459   

(41)    

316     
—     

(340)    

$ 

(340)   $ 

4,623   

$  (1,506)   

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity 

(In millions, except per share data) 
Balance at December 31, 2011 
Net income 
Other comprehensive loss 
Dividends declared ($0.08 per share) 
Share-based compensation activity 
Purchases of common stock 
Balance at December 29, 2012 
Net income 
Other comprehensive income 
Dividends declared ($0.08 per share) 
Share-based compensation activity 
Purchases/conversions of convertible notes   
Settlement of capped call 
Retirement of treasury stock 
Balance at December 28, 2013 
Net income 
Other comprehensive loss 
Dividends declared ($0.08 per share) 
Share-based compensation activity 
Purchases of common stock 
Other 
Balance at January 3, 2015 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

For each of the years in the three-year period ended January 3, 2015 

(In millions) 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Net income  
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations 
Income from continuing operations 
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash  
  provided by operating activities: 

Non-cash items: 
  Depreciation and amortization 
  Deferred income taxes 
     Other, net 
Changes in assets and liabilities: 
Accounts receivable, net 
Inventories 
Other assets 
Accounts payable 
Accrued and other liabilities 
Income taxes, net 
Pension, net 
Captive finance receivables, net 

Other operating activities, net 

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations 
Net cash provided by operating activities 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Net cash used in acquisitions 
Capital expenditures 
Finance receivables repaid 
Proceeds from sales of receivables and other finance assets 
Other investing activities, net 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from long-term debt 
Principal payments on long-term debt and nonrecourse debt 
Settlement of convertible notes 
Proceeds from settlement of capped call 
Purchases of Textron common stock 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 
Dividends paid 
Other financing activities, net 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year 
Cash and equivalents at end of year 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Consolidated 

2014 

2013 

2012 

$ 

$ 

600   
(5)  
605   

$ 

498   
—   
498   

589 
8 
581 

459   
(19)  
100   

56   
(209)  
(33)  
(228)  
311   
(22)  
46   
150   
(5)  
1,211   
(3)  
1,208   

(1,628)  
(429)  
91   
43   
4   
(1,919)  

1,567   
(904)  
—   
—   
(340)  
50   
(28)  
(10)  
335   
(13)  
(389)  
1,211   
822   

$ 

389   
86   
61   

(118)   
(118)   
(42)   
65   
(182)   
(84)   
17   
237   
4   
813   
(3)   
810   

(196)   
(444)   
190   
178   
8   
(264)   

448   
(1,056)   
(215)   
75   
—   
31   
(22)   
(3)   
(742)   
(6)   
(202)   
1,413   
1,211   

$ 

$ 

383 
171 
86 

32 
(316) 
7 
179 
(96) 
52 
(240) 
96 
— 
935 
(8) 
927 

(11) 
(480) 
599 
249 
21 
378 

106 
(615) 
(2) 
— 
(272) 
19 
(17) 
— 
(781) 
4 
528 
885 
1,413 

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Manufacturing Group 
2014 

2013 

2012 

Finance Group 

2014 

2013 

2012 

  $ 

585    $ 
(5)    
590     

470    $ 
—     
470     

542    $ 
8     
534     

15    $ 
—     
15     

28    $ 
—     
28     

47 
— 
47 

446     
(7)    
86     

56     
(168)    
(18)    
(228)    
316     
(17)    
46     
—     
—     
(5)    
1,097     
(3)    
1,094     

(1,628)    
(429)    
—     
—     
—     
(8)    
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows continued 

For each of the years in the three-year period ended January 3, 2015 

(In millions) 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Net income 
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations 
Income from continuing operations 
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash 

provided by operating activities: 

Non-cash items: 
  Depreciation and amortization 
  Deferred income taxes 
  Other, net 
Changes in assets and liabilities:  

Accounts receivable, net 
Inventories 
Other assets 
Accounts payable 
Accrued and other liabilities 
Income taxes, net 
Pension, net 

Dividends received from Finance group 
Capital contributions paid to Finance group 
Other operating activities, net 

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations 
Net cash provided by operating activities 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Net cash used in acquisitions 
Capital expenditures 
Finance receivables repaid 
Finance receivables originated 
Proceeds from sales of receivables and other finance assets 
Other investing activities, net 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from long-term debt 
Principal payments on long-term and nonrecourse debt  
Settlement of convertible notes 
Proceeds from settlement of capped call 
Purchases of Textron common stock 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 
Dividends paid 
Intergroup financing 
Capital contributions paid to Finance group  
Other financing activities, net 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year 
Cash and equivalents at end of year 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Principles of Consolidation and Financial Statement Presentation 
Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Textron Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries.  On  March 14, 
2014, we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding equity interests in Beech Holdings, LLC, which included Beechcraft 
Corporation and other subsidiaries, (collectively “Beechcraft”). The results of Beechcraft have been included in our consolidated 
financial  statements  only  for  the  period  subsequent  to  the  completion  of  the  acquisition.  As  a  result,  the  consolidated  financial 
results for the year ended January 3, 2015 do not reflect a full year of Beechcraft operations.   

Our  financings  are  conducted  through  two  separate  borrowing  groups.  The  Manufacturing  group  consists  of  Textron  Inc. 
consolidated with its majority-owned subsidiaries that operate in the Bell, Textron Systems, Industrial segments and the Textron 
Aviation segment, which includes the legacy Cessna segment and the acquired Beechcraft business. The Finance group, which also 
is  the  Finance  segment,  consists  of  Textron  Financial  Corporation  (TFC)  and  its  consolidated  subsidiaries.  We  designed  this 
framework  to  enhance  our  borrowing  power  by  separating  the  Finance  group.  Our  Manufacturing  group  operations  include  the 
development, production and delivery of tangible goods and services, while our Finance group provides financial services.  Due to 
the  fundamental  differences  between  each  borrowing  group’s  activities,  investors,  rating  agencies  and  analysts  use  different 
measures to evaluate each group’s performance.  To support those evaluations, we present balance sheet and cash flow information 
for each borrowing group within the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Our Finance group provides captive financing for retail purchases and leases for new and pre-owned aircraft manufactured by our 
Manufacturing  group.    In  the  Consolidated  Statements  of  Cash  Flows,  cash  received  from  customers  or  from  the  sale  of 
receivables is reflected as operating activities when received from third parties.  However, in the cash flow information provided 
for the separate borrowing groups, cash flows related to captive financing activities are reflected based on the operations of each 
group.  For example, when product is sold by our Manufacturing group to a customer and is financed by the Finance group, the 
origination of the finance receivable is recorded within investing activities as a cash outflow in the Finance group’s statement of 
cash flows.  Meanwhile, in the Manufacturing group’s statement of cash flows, the cash received from the Finance group on the 
customer’s  behalf  is  recorded  within  operating  cash  flows  as  a  cash  inflow.    Although  cash  is  transferred  between  the  two 
borrowing groups, there is no cash transaction reported in the consolidated cash flows at the time of the original financing.  These 
captive financing activities, along with all significant intercompany transactions, are reclassified or eliminated in consolidation. 

Collaborative Arrangements  
Our Bell segment has a strategic alliance agreement with The Boeing Company (Boeing) to provide engineering, development and 
test services related to the V-22 aircraft, as well as to produce the V-22 aircraft, under a number of separate contracts with the U.S. 
Government (V-22 Contracts).  The alliance created by this agreement is not a legal entity and has no employees, no assets and no 
true operations.  This agreement creates contractual rights and does not represent an entity in  which  we have an equity interest.  
We account for this alliance as a collaborative arrangement with Bell and Boeing reporting costs incurred and revenues generated 
from  transactions  with  the  U.S.  Government  in  each  company’s  respective  income  statement.  Neither  Bell  nor  Boeing  is 
considered  to  be  the  principal  participant  for  the  transactions  recorded  under  this  agreement.    Profits  on  cost-plus  contracts  are 
allocated between Bell and Boeing on a 50%-50% basis.  Negotiated profits on fixed-price contracts are also allocated 50%-50%; 
however, Bell and Boeing are each responsible for their own cost overruns and are entitled to retain any cost underruns.  Based on 
the  contractual  arrangement  established  under  the  alliance,  Bell  accounts  for  its  rights  and  obligations  under  the  specific 
requirements of the V-22 Contracts allocated to Bell under the work breakdown structure.  We account for all of our rights and 
obligations,  including  warranty,  product  and  any  contingent  liabilities,  under  the  specific  requirements  of  the  V-22  Contracts 
allocated to us under the agreement.  Revenues and cost of sales reflect our performance under the V-22 Contracts with revenues 
recognized  using  the  units-of-delivery  method.    We  include  all  assets  used  in  performance  of  the  V-22  Contracts  that  we  own, 
including  inventory  and  unpaid  receivables  and  all  liabilities  arising  from  our  obligations  under  the  V-22  Contracts  in  our 
Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Use of Estimates 
We  prepare  our  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  which  require  us  to  make 
estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  amounts  reported  in  the  financial  statements.    Actual  results  could  differ  from  those 
estimates.  Our  estimates  and  assumptions  are  reviewed  periodically,  and  the  effects  of  changes,  if  any,  are  reflected  in  the 
Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period that they are determined. 

During 2014, 2013 and 2012, we changed our estimates of revenues and costs on certain long-term contracts that are accounted for 
under  the  percentage-of-completion  method  of  accounting.  These  changes  in  estimates  increased  income  from  continuing 
operations before income taxes in 2014, 2013 and 2012 by $95 million, $29  million and $15 million, respectively, ($60 million, 

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$18 million and $9 million after tax, or $0.21, $0.06 and $0.03 per diluted share, respectively).  For 2014, 2013 and 2012, the gross 
favorable program profit adjustments totaled $132 million, $51 million and $88 million, respectively.  For 2014, 2013 and 2012, 
the gross unfavorable program profit adjustments totaled $37 million, $22 million and $73 million, respectively.   The increase in 
net program profit adjustments in 2014, compared with 2013, is largely driven by the Bell segment related to the impact of cost 
reduction activities in 2014 as well as unfavorable performance in 2013 related to manufacturing inefficiencies.  In addition, gross 
favorable  program  profit  adjustments  in  2014  included  $16  million  related  to  the  settlement  of  the  System  Development  and 
Demonstration phase of the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) program which was terminated in October 2008.   

Revenue Recognition 
We generally recognize revenue for the sale of products, which are not under long-term contracts, upon delivery.  For commercial 
aircraft, delivery is upon completion of manufacturing, customer acceptance, and the transfer of the risk and rewards of ownership.  
Taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities are recorded on a net basis. 

When a sale arrangement involves multiple deliverables, such as sales of products that include customization and other services, 
we evaluate the arrangement to determine whether there are separate items that are required to be delivered under the arrangement 
that  qualify  as  separate  units  of  accounting.    These  arrangements  typically  involve  the  customization  services  we  offer  to 
customers  who purchase Bell helicopters, and the services  generally are provided  within the  first six  months after the customer 
accepts  the  aircraft  and  assumes  risk  of  loss.    We  consider  the  aircraft  and  the  customization  services  to  be  separate  units  of 
accounting and allocate contract price between the two on a relative selling price basis using the best evidence of selling price for 
each of the arrangement deliverables, typically by reference to the price charged when the same or similar items are sold separately 
by us, taking into consideration any performance, cancellation, termination or refund-type provisions.  We recognize revenue when 
the recognition criteria for each unit of accounting are met. 

Long-Term  Contracts  —  Revenues  under  long-term  contracts  are  accounted  for  under  the  percentage-of-completion  method  of 
accounting.  Under this method, we estimate profit as the difference between the total estimated revenues and cost of a contract.  
We  then  recognize  that  estimated  profit  over  the  contract  term  based  on  either  the  units-of-delivery  method  or  the  cost-to-cost 
method (which typically is used for development effort as costs are incurred), as appropriate under the circumstances.  Revenues 
under  fixed-price  contracts  generally  are  recorded  using  the  units-of-delivery  method.    Revenues  under  cost-reimbursement 
contracts are recorded using the cost-to-cost method.   

Long-term  contract  profits  are  based  on  estimates  of  total  contract  cost  and  revenues  utilizing  current  contract  specifications, 
expected engineering requirements, the achievement of contract milestones and product deliveries.  Certain contracts are awarded 
with  fixed-price  incentive  fees  that  also  are  considered  when  estimating  revenues  and  profit  rates.    Contract  costs  typically  are 
incurred  over  a  period  of  several  years,  and  the  estimation  of  these  costs  requires  substantial  judgment.    Our  cost  estimation 
process  is  based  on  the  professional  knowledge  and  experience  of  engineers  and  program  managers  along  with  finance 
professionals.    We  update  our  projections  of  costs  at  least  semiannually  or  when  circumstances  significantly  change.    When 
adjustments are required, any changes from prior estimates are recognized using the cumulative catch-up method with the impact 
of the change from inception-to-date recorded in the current period.  Anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in full in the 
period in which the losses become probable and estimable.   

Finance  Revenues  —  Finance  revenues  primarily  include  interest  on  finance  receivables,  capital  lease  earnings  and  portfolio 
gains/losses.  Portfolio gains/losses include impairment charges related to repossessed assets and properties and gains/losses on the 
sale  or  early  termination  of  finance  assets.    We  recognize  interest  using  the  interest  method,  which  provides  a  constant  rate  of 
return over the terms of the receivables.  Accrual of interest income is suspended if credit quality indicators suggest full collection 
of principal and  interest is doubtful.   In addition,  we automatically  suspend the accrual of  interest income  for accounts that are 
contractually  delinquent  by  more  than  three  months  unless  collection  is  not  doubtful.  Cash  payments  on  nonaccrual  accounts, 
including finance charges, generally are applied to reduce the net investment balance.  We resume the accrual of interest when the 
loan becomes contractually current through payment according to the original terms of the loan or, if a loan has been modified, 
following a period of performance under the terms of the modification, provided we conclude that collection of all principal  and 
interest is no longer doubtful.  Previously suspended interest income is recognized at that time.   

Cash and Equivalents 
Cash and equivalents consist of cash and short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. 

Inventories 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.  We value our inventories generally using the  first-in, 
first-out  (FIFO)  method  or  the  last-in,  first-out  (LIFO)  method  for  certain  qualifying  inventories  where  LIFO  provides  a  better 
matching of costs and revenues. We determine costs for our commercial helicopters on an average cost basis by model considering 
the expended and estimated costs for the current production release.  Inventoried costs related to long-term contracts are stated at 

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actual production costs, including allocable operating overhead, advances to suppliers, and, in the case of contracts with the U.S. 
Government, allocable research and development and general and administrative expenses.   Since our inventoried costs include 
amounts related to contracts with long production cycles, a portion of these costs is not expected to be realized within one  year.  
Pursuant to contract provisions, agencies of the U.S. Government have title to, or security interest in, inventories related to such 
contracts as a result of advances, performance-based payments and progress payments.  Such advances and payments are reflected 
as  an  offset  against  the  related  inventory  balances.    Customer  deposits  are  recorded  against  inventory  when  the  right  of  offset 
exists.  All other customer deposits are recorded in accrued liabilities. 

Property, Plant and Equipment 
Property,  plant  and  equipment  are  recorded  at  cost  and  are  depreciated  primarily  using  the  straight-line  method.    We  capitalize 
expenditures for improvements that increase asset values and extend useful lives.  Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for 
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.  If 
the carrying value of the asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted expected future cash flows, the asset generally is written down 
to fair value.   

Goodwill and Intangible Assets 
For  our  business  acquisitions,  we  estimate  the  fair  value  of  intangible  assets  primarily  using  discounted  cash  flow  analysis  of 
anticipated  cash  flows  reflecting  incremental  revenues  and/or  cost  savings  resulting  from  the  acquired  intangible  asset  using 
market participant assumptions. Goodwill represents  the excess of cost over  the  fair  values assigned to intangible and other net 
assets of the acquired businesses.  Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject 
to annual impairment testing. We evaluate the recoverability of these assets in the fourth quarter of each year or more frequently if 
events or changes in circumstances, such as declines in sales, earnings or cash flows, or material adverse changes in the business 
climate, indicate a potential impairment.  

For our  annual impairment  test,  we calculate the fair value of each reporting unit and indefinite-lived intangible asset primarily 
using discounted cash flows. A reporting  unit represents the operating segment unless discrete financial information is prepared 
and reviewed by segment management for businesses one level below that operating segment, in which case such component is the 
reporting unit.  In certain instances, we have aggregated components of an operating segment into a single reporting unit based on 
similar economic characteristics.  For the goodwill impairment test, the discounted cash flows incorporate assumptions for revenue 
growth, operating  margins and discount rates that represent our best estimates of current and forecasted  market conditions, cost 
structure, anticipated net cost reductions, and the implied rate of return that we believe a market participant would require for an 
investment  in  a  business  having  similar  risks  and  characteristics  to  the  reporting  unit  being  assessed.    If  the  reporting  unit’s 
estimated fair value exceeds its carrying value, there is no impairment.  Otherwise, the amount of the impairment is determined by 
comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill to the implied fair value of that goodwill.  The implied fair value 
of goodwill is determined by assigning a fair value to all of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities as if the reporting unit had 
been acquired in a business combination.  If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment 
loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. 

Acquired intangible assets with finite lives are subject to amortization. These assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events 
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.    Amortization of intangible 
assets  with  finite lives is recognized over their estimated useful lives  using a  method of amortization that reflects the pattern in 
which  the  economic  benefits  of  the  intangible  assets  are  consumed  or  otherwise  realized.    Approximately  76%  of  our  gross 
intangible assets are amortized based on the cash flow streams used to value the assets, with the remaining assets amortized using 
the straight-line method.   

Finance Receivables  
Finance  receivables  primarily  include  loans  provided  to  purchasers  of  new  and  pre-owned  Textron  Aviation  aircraft  and  Bell 
helicopters. Finance receivables are generally recorded at the amount of outstanding principal less allowance for losses. 

We maintain an allowance for losses on finance receivables at a level considered adequate to cover inherent losses in the portfolio 
based on management’s evaluation.  For larger balance accounts specifically identified as impaired, a reserve is established based 
on comparing the expected future cash flows, discounted at the finance receivable’s effective interest rate, or the fair value of the 
underlying  collateral  if  the  finance  receivable  is  collateral  dependent,  to  its  carrying  amount.  The  expected  future  cash  flows 
consider  collateral  value;  financial  performance  and  liquidity  of  our  borrower;  existence  and  financial  strength  of  guarantors; 
estimated recovery costs, including legal expenses; and costs associated with the repossession and eventual disposal of collateral.  
When  there  is  a  range  of  potential  outcomes,  we  perform  multiple  discounted  cash  flow  analyses  and  weight  the  potential 
outcomes based on their relative likelihood of occurrence.  The evaluation of our portfolio is inherently subjective, as it requires 
estimates, including the amount and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired finance receivables and the 
estimated  fair  value  of  the  underlying  collateral,  which  may  differ  from  actual  results.  While  our  analysis  is  specific  to  each 

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individual account, critical  factors included in  this analysis  include industry  valuation guides, age and physical condition of the 
collateral, payment history and existence and financial strength of guarantors.   

We  also  establish  an  allowance  for  losses  to  cover  probable  but  specifically  unknown  losses  existing  in  the  portfolio.    This 
allowance is established as a percentage of non-recourse finance receivables, which have not been identified as requiring specific 
reserves. The percentage is based on a combination of factors, including historical loss experience, current delinquency and default 
trends, collateral values and both general economic and specific industry trends.  Finance receivables are charged off at the earlier 
of  the  date  the  collateral  is  repossessed  or  when  no  payment  has  been  received  for  six  months,  unless  management  deems  the 
receivable collectible.  Repossessed assets are recorded at their fair value, less estimated cost to sell.   

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations 
We maintain various pension and postretirement plans for our employees globally.  These plans include significant pension and 
postretirement benefit obligations, which are calculated based on actuarial valuations.  Key assumptions used in determining these 
obligations  and  related  expenses  include  expected  long-term  rates  of  return  on  plan  assets,  discount  rates  and  healthcare  cost 
projections.    We  evaluate  and  update  these  assumptions  annually  in  consultation  with  third-party  actuaries  and  investment 
advisors.  We also make assumptions regarding employee demographic factors such as retirement patterns, mortality, turnover and 
rate of compensation increases.  We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of our pension and postretirement plans in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognize changes in the funded status of our defined benefit plans in comprehensive income in 
the  year  in  which  they  occur.  Actuarial  gains  and  losses  that  are  not  immediately  recognized  as  net  periodic  pension  cost  are 
recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and are amortized into net periodic pension cost in future 
periods. 

Derivatives and Hedging Activities 
We  are  exposed  to  market  risk  primarily  from  changes  in  currency  exchange  rates  and  interest  rates.    We  do  not  hold  or  issue 
derivative  financial  instruments  for  trading  or  speculative  purposes.    To  manage  the  volatility  relating  to  our  exposures,  we  net 
these  exposures  on  a  consolidated  basis  to  take  advantage  of  natural  offsets.    For  the  residual  portion,  we  enter  into  various 
derivative transactions pursuant to our policies in areas such as counterparty exposure and hedging practices.  Credit risk related to 
derivative  financial instruments is considered  minimal and is  managed by requiring  high credit standards for counterparties and 
through periodic settlements of positions. 

All derivative instruments are reported at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Designation to support hedge accounting 
is  performed  on  a  specific  exposure  basis.    For  financial  instruments  qualifying  as  fair  value  hedges,  we  record  changes  in  fair 
value in earnings, offset, in part or in whole, by corresponding changes in the fair value of the underlying exposures being  hedged.  
For cash flow hedges, we record changes in the fair value of derivatives (to the extent they are effective as hedges) in OCI, net of 
deferred taxes.  Changes in fair value of derivatives not qualifying as hedges are recorded in earnings. 

Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars.  Adjustments from currency rate changes are 
recorded  in  the  cumulative  translation  adjustment  account  in  shareholders’  equity  until  the  related  foreign  entity  is  sold  or 
substantially  liquidated.    We  use  foreign  currency  financing  transactions  to  effectively  hedge  long-term  investments  in  foreign 
operations with the same corresponding currency.  Foreign currency gains and losses on the hedge of the long-term investments 
are recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment account. 

Product Liabilities 
We accrue for product liability claims and related defense costs when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable.  Our estimates 
are generally based on the specifics of each claim or incident and our best estimate of the probable loss using historical experience.  

Environmental Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations 
Liabilities for environmental matters are recorded on a site-by-site basis when it is probable that an obligation has been incurred 
and  the  cost  can  be  reasonably  estimated.    We  estimate  our  accrued  environmental  liabilities  using  currently  available  facts, 
existing technology, and presently enacted laws and regulations, all of which are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties.  
Our  environmental  liabilities  are  not  discounted  and  do  not  take  into  consideration  possible  future  insurance  proceeds  or 
significant amounts from claims against other third parties. 

We have incurred asset retirement obligations primarily related to costs to remove and  dispose of underground storage tanks and 
asbestos  materials  used  in  insulation,  adhesive  fillers  and  floor  tiles.   There  is  no  legal  requirement  to  remove  these  items, and 
there currently is no plan to remodel the related facilities or otherwise cause the  impacted items to require disposal.  Since these 
asset retirement obligations are not estimable, there is no related liability recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

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Warranty and Product Maintenance Liabilities 
We  provide  limited  warranty  and  product  maintenance  programs,  including  parts  and  labor,  for  certain  products  for  periods 
ranging from one to five years.  We estimate the costs that may be incurred under warranty programs and record a liability in the 
amount of such costs at the time product revenues are recognized.  Factors that affect this liability include the number of products 
sold,  historical  costs  per  claim,  contractual  recoveries  from  vendors  and  historical  and  anticipated  rates  of  warranty  claims, 
including  production  and  warranty  patterns  for  new  models.    We  assess  the  adequacy  of  our  recorded  warranty  and  product 
maintenance  liabilities  periodically  and  adjust  the  amounts  as  necessary.    Additionally,  we  may  establish  warranty  liabilities 
related to the issuance of aircraft service bulletins for aircraft no longer covered under the limited warranty programs. 

Research and Development Costs 
Our customer-funded research and development costs are charged directly to the related contracts, which primarily consist of U.S. 
Government  contracts.    In  accordance  with  government  regulations,  we  recover  a  portion  of  company-funded  research  and 
development costs through overhead rate charges on our U.S. Government contracts.  Research and development costs that are not 
reimbursable  under  a  contract  with  the  U.S.  Government  or  another  customer  are  charged  to  expense  as  incurred.    Company-
funded research and development costs were $694 million, $651 million, and $584 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, 
and are included in cost of sales. 

Income Taxes 
Deferred  income  tax  balances  reflect  the  effects  of  temporary  differences  between  the  financial  reporting  carrying  amounts  of 
assets and liabilities and their tax bases, as well as from net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, and are stated at enacted 
tax rates in effect for the year taxes are expected to be paid or recovered.  Deferred income tax assets represent amounts available 
to reduce income taxes payable on taxable income in future years.  We evaluate the recoverability of these future tax deductions 
and credits by assessing the adequacy of future expected taxable income from all sources, including the future reversal of existing 
taxable temporary differences, taxable  income in carryback  years, available tax planning strategies and estimated  future taxable 
income.  We recognize net tax-related interest and penalties for continuing operations in income tax expense.  

New Accounting Pronouncements 
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from 
Contracts with Customers,” that outlines a comprehensive five-step revenue recognition model based on the principle that an entity 
should  recognize  revenue  to  depict  the  transfer  of  promised  goods  or  services  to  customers  in  an  amount  that  reflects  the 
consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services.  Entities have the option of using 
either  a  full  retrospective  or  a  modified  retrospective  approach  for  the  adoption.  This  ASU  is  effective  for  our  company  at  the 
beginning of fiscal 2017; early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the new guidance to determine the impact it 
is expected to have on our consolidated financial statements, along with the transition method we expect to utilize. 

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Note 2. Business Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

2014 Beechcraft Acquisition 
On March 14, 2014, we acquired Beechcraft for an aggregate cash payment of $1.5 billion that included a repayment of a portion 
of Beechcraft’s working capital credit facility at closing.  The acquisition of Beechcraft and the formation of the Textron Aviation 
segment provide increased scale and complementary product offerings, allowing us to strengthen our position across the aviation 
industry and enhance our ability to support our customers.  We financed a portion of the purchase price with the issuance of $600 
million in senior notes on January 30, 2014 and by drawing $500 million under the five-year term loan agreement entered into on 
January 24, 2014.  The balance was paid from cash on hand.  

The consideration paid for this business was allocated on a preliminary basis to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed  based 
on  their  estimated  fair  values  at  the  acquisition  date.  As  of  January  3,  2015,  the  valuation  process  is  substantially  complete, 
however, due to the size and breadth of this acquisition, additional time is necessary to complete the valuation of certain liabilities 
and  the  related  income  tax  impact.  We  will  finalize  the  purchase  accounting  within  the  one-year  measurement  period  allowed 
under generally accepted accounting principles.  Our allocation of the purchase price as of January 3, 2015 is presented below. 

(In millions) 
Accounts receivable 
Inventories 
Other current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 
Goodwill 
Other assets 
Accounts payable 
Accrued liabilities 
Other liabilities 
Total net assets acquired 

$ 

129 
775 
175 
261 
581 
228 
172 
(143) 
(294) 
(406) 
$  1,478 

Goodwill  of  $228  million  was  primarily  related  to  expected  synergies  from  combining  operations  and  the  value  of  the  existing 
workforce.  Intangible assets of $581 million included unpatented technology related to original equipment manufactured parts and 
designs and customer relationships valued at $373 million and trade names valued at $208 million.  The unpatented technology 
and  customer  relationships  assets  have  a  life  of  15  years,  resulting  in  amortization  expense  in  the  range  of  approximately  $17 
million  to  $31  million  annually.    Substantially  all  of  the  trade  names  have  an  indefinite  life  and  therefore  are  not  subject  to 
amortization.  We acquired tax-deductible goodwill of approximately $260 million in this transaction.   

In connection with the integration of Beechcraft, we initiated a restructuring program in our Textron Aviation segment in the first 
quarter of 2014 to align the Cessna and Beechcraft businesses, reduce operating redundancies and maximize efficiencies.  During 
2014,  we  recorded  charges  of  $41  million  related  to  these  restructuring  activities  that  were  included  in  the  Acquisition  and 
restructuring costs line on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  In addition, we incurred transaction costs of $11 million in 
2014 related to the acquisition that were also included in the Acquisition and restructuring costs line. We expect to incur additional 
restructuring costs in 2015, but do not expect these costs to be material.  

Other Acquisitions  
During  2014,  we  made  aggregate  cash  payments  of  $149  million  for  seven  acquisitions  within  our  Industrial  and  Systems 
Segments, including Tug Technologies Corporation, a manufacturer of ground support equipment in the aviation industry. 

We made aggregate cash payments of $196 million in 2013  for acquisitions of  four businesses  within our Textron Systems and 
Industrial segments and two service centers in our Textron Aviation segment.   

Actual and Pro-Forma Impact from 2014 Acquisitions 
The  operating  results  for  the  2014  acquisitions  are  included  in  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Operations  since  their  respective 
closing dates.  From the closing dates through January 3, 2015, revenues related to these acquisitions totaled $1.6 billion.  The cost 
structures of the Beechcraft and Cessna businesses have been significantly integrated since the acquisition of Beechcraft; therefore, 
it is not possible to separately report earnings for this acquisition.  The earnings related to the other 2014 acquisitions were  not 
significant for this period.   

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The  unaudited  supplemental  pro-forma  data  included  in  the  table  below  presents  consolidated  information  as  if  our  2014 
acquisitions had been completed on December 30, 2012.  This pro-forma information should not be considered indicative of the 
results that would have occurred if the acquisitions and related financing had been consummated on December 30, 2012, nor are 
they necessarily indicative of future results as they do not reflect the potential realization of cost savings and synergies associated 
with the acquisitions. 

(In millions, except per share amounts) 
Revenues 
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations 

  $ 

    $  

2014 
14,240 
689 
2.45 

2013 
$  13,956 
482 
$       1.69 

Certain  pro-forma  adjustments  were  made  to  reflect  the  allocation  of  the  preliminary  purchase  price  to  the  acquired  net  assets, 
which  included  depreciation  and  intangible  amortization  expense  resulting  from  the  valuation  of  tangible  and  intangible  assets, 
amortization  of  inventory  fair  value  step-up  adjustments  and  the  related  tax  effects.    The  pro-forma  results  for  2013  were  also 
adjusted  to  include  transaction  and  restructuring  costs  of  $52  million,  related  to  the  Beechcraft  acquisition;  these  costs  were 
excluded from the 2014 pro-forma results. In addition, the pro-forma results exclude the financial impact related to Beechcraft’s 
emergence from bankruptcy in 2013.   

Goodwill  
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment are as follows: 

(In millions) 
Balance at December 29, 2012 
Acquisitions 
Foreign currency translation 
Balance at December 28, 2013 
Acquisitions 
Foreign currency translation 
Balance at January 3, 2015 

Intangible Assets 
Our Intangible assets are summarized below: 

Textron 
Aviation 

$ 

$ 

326   
—   
—   
326   
228   
—   
554   

$ 

$ 

Bell 
31   
—   
—   
31   
—   
—   
31   

Textron 
Systems 

$ 

974   
52   
—   
1,026   
35   
(4)  
$  1,057   

Industrial 
$ 

318   
30   
4   
352   
50   
(17)  
385   

Total 
$  1,649 
82 
4 
1,735 
313 
(21) 
$  2,027 

$ 

(Dollars in millions) 
Patents and technology 
Customer relationships and 
contractual agreements 
Trade names and trademarks 
Other 
Total 

Weighted-Average 
Amortization 
Period (in years) 

15 

15 
16 
9 

January 3, 2015 

December 28, 2013 

Gross 
Carrying 
Amount 
$       513 

Accumulated 
Amortization 
$        (92) 

Net 
$       421 

Gross 
Carrying 
Amount 
$       142 

Accumulated 
Amortization 
$        (63) 

Net 
$       79 

364   
263 
23 

(192)   
(28) 
(18) 

172   
235 
5 

331   
49 
23 

(165)   
(24) 
(17) 

  $  1,163    $ 

(330)    $ 

833    $ 

545    $ 

(269)    $ 

166 
25 
6 
276 

Trade names and trademarks in the table above include $204 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets at January 3, 2015. There 
were no indefinite-lived intangible assets at December 28, 2013. 

Amortization  expense  totaled  $62  million,  $37  million  and  $40  million  in  2014,  2013  and  2012,  respectively.  Amortization 
expense is estimated to be approximately $61 million, $62 million, $62 million, $59 million and $57 million in 2015, 2016, 2017, 
2018 and 2019, respectively. 

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Note 3. Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables 

Accounts Receivable 
Accounts receivable is composed of the following: 

(In millions) 
Commercial 
U.S. Government contracts 

Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Total 

$ 

January 3,  
2015 
765   
300   
1,065   
(30)  
$  1,035   

$ 

December 28,  
2013 
654 
347 
1,001 
(22) 
979 

$ 

We  have  unbillable  receivables  primarily  on  U.S.  Government  contracts  that  arise  when  the  revenues  we  have  appropriately 
recognized  based  on  performance  cannot  be  billed  yet  under  terms  of  the  contract.  Unbillable  receivables  within  accounts 
receivable totaled $151 million at January 3, 2015 and $163 million at December 28, 2013.   

Finance Receivables  
Finance receivables are presented in the following table.  

(In millions) 
Finance receivables  
Allowance for losses 
Total finance receivables, net 

January 3,  
2015 

$  1,289   
(51)  
$  1,238   

December 28,  
2013 
$  1,548 
(55) 
$  1,493 

Finance  receivables  primarily  includes  loans  provided  to  purchasers  of  new  and  pre-owned  Textron  Aviation  aircraft  and  Bell 
helicopters.    These  agreements  typically  have  initial  terms  ranging  from  five  to  ten  years  and  amortization  terms  ranging  from 
eight to fifteen years.  The average balance of loans was $1 million at January 3, 2015.  Loans generally require the customer to 
pay a significant down payment, along with periodic scheduled principal payments that reduce the outstanding balance through the 
term of the loan.  Finance receivables also includes held for sale receivables of $35 million and $65 million at January 3, 2015 and 
December 28, 2013, respectively.   These finance receivables held for sale  are recorded at fair value and are not included in the 
portfolio quality tables below. 

Our finance receivables are diversified across geographic region and borrower industry.  At January 3, 2015, 37% of our finance 
receivables were distributed throughout the U.S. compared with 41% at the end of 2013.  At January 3, 2015 and December 28, 
2013,  finance  receivables  included  $113  million  and  $200  million,  respectively,  of  receivables  that  have  been  legally  sold  to  a 
special purpose  entity (SPE), which  is a  consolidated subsidiary of TFC. The assets of the SPE are pledged as collateral for  its 
debt, which is reflected as securitized on-balance sheet debt in Note 7. Third-party investors have no legal recourse to TFC beyond 
the credit enhancement provided by the assets of the SPE.  In addition, at the end of 2014 and 2013, finance receivables of  $565 
million and $610 million, respectively, have been pledged as collateral for our debt.  

Credit Quality Indicators and Nonaccrual Finance Receivables 
We internally assess the quality of our finance receivables based on a number of key credit quality indicators and statistics such as 
delinquency, loan balance to estimated collateral value and the financial strength of individual borrowers and guarantors.  Because 
many  of  these  indicators  are  difficult  to  apply  across  an  entire  class  of  receivables,  we  evaluate  individual  loans  on  a  quarterly 
basis and classify these loans into three categories based on the key credit quality indicators for the individual loan.  These three 
categories are performing, watchlist and nonaccrual.   

We  classify  finance  receivables  as  nonaccrual  if  credit  quality  indicators  suggest  full  collection  of  principal  and  interest  is 
doubtful.  In addition, we automatically classify accounts as nonaccrual once they are contractually delinquent by more than three 
months unless collection of principal and interest is not doubtful.  Recognition of interest income is suspended for these accounts 
and all cash collections are used to reduce the net investment balance.  We resume the accrual of interest when the loan becomes 
contractually  current  through  payment  according  to  the  original  terms  of  the  loan  or,  if  a  loan  has  been  modified,  following  a 
period of performance under the terms of the modification, provided we conclude that collection of all principal and interest is no 
longer doubtful.  Previously suspended interest income is recognized at that time.  Accounts are classified as watchlist when credit 
quality indicators have deteriorated as compared with typical underwriting criteria, and we believe collection of full principal and 
interest  is  probable  but  not  certain.    All  other  finance  receivables  that  do  not  meet  the  watchlist  or  nonaccrual  categories  are 
classified as performing.   

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Finance receivables categorized based on the credit quality indicators discussed above are summarized as follows: 

(In millions) 
Performing 
Watchlist 
Nonaccrual  
Total 
Nonaccrual as a percentage of finance receivables  

January 3, 
2015 

$  1,062   
111   
81   
$  1,254   
6.46% 

December 28, 
2013 
$  1,285 
93 
105 
$  1,483 

7.08% 

We  measure  delinquency  based  on  the  contractual  payment  terms  of  our  finance  receivables.    In  determining  the  delinquency 
aging  category  of  an  account,  any/all  principal  and  interest  received  is  applied  to  the  most  past-due  principal  and/or  interest 
amounts  due.    If  a  significant  portion  of  the  contractually  due  payment  is  delinquent,  the  entire  finance  receivable  balance  is 
reported in accordance with the most past-due delinquency aging category. 

Finance receivables by delinquency aging category are summarized in the table below:  

(In millions) 
Less than 31 days past due 
31-60 days past due 
61-90 days past due  
Over 90 days past due 
Total 
60+ days contractual delinquency as a percentage of finance receivables 

January 3, 
2015 

$  1,080   
117   
28 
29   
$  1,254   
4.55% 

December 28, 
2013 
$  1,295 
108 
37 
43 
$  1,483 

5.39% 

Impaired Loans  
On a quarterly basis, we evaluate individual finance receivables for impairment in non-homogeneous portfolios and larger balance 
accounts in homogeneous loan portfolios.  A finance receivable is considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable 
to  collect  all  amounts  due  according  to  the  contractual  terms  of  the  loan  agreement  based  on  our  review  of  the  credit  quality 
indicators discussed above.  Impaired finance receivables include both nonaccrual accounts and accounts for which full collection 
of  principal  and  interest  remains  probable,  but  the  account’s  original  terms  have  been,  or  are  expected  to  be,  significantly 
modified.    If  the  modification  specifies  an  interest  rate  equal  to  or  greater  than  a  market  rate  for  a  finance  receivable  with 
comparable risk, the account is not considered impaired in years subsequent to the  modification.  Interest income recognized on 
impaired loans was not significant in 2014 or 2013. 

A summary of impaired finance receivables and the average recorded investment is provided below: 

(In millions) 
Recorded investment: 
   Impaired loans with related allowance for credit losses 
   Impaired loans with no related allowance for credit losses 
Total  
Unpaid principal balance 
Allowance for losses on impaired loans 
Average recorded investment 

January 3, 
2015 

December 28, 
2013 

$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

68   
42   
110   
115   
20   
115   

59 
78 
137 
141 
14 
155 

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Allowance for Losses 
A rollforward of the allowance for losses on finance receivables and a summary of its composition, based on how the underlying 
finance  receivables  are  evaluated  for  impairment,  is  provided  below.    The  finance  receivables  reported  in  this  table  specifically 
exclude $121 million and $120 million of leveraged leases at January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, respectively, in accordance 
with generally accepted accounting principles.   

(In millions) 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Provision for losses 
Charge-offs 
Recoveries     
Transfers  
Balance at the end of year  
Allowance based on collective evaluation 
Allowance based on individual evaluation 
Finance receivables evaluated collectively 
Finance receivables evaluated individually 

Note 4. Inventories 

Inventories are composed of the following: 

(In millions) 
Finished goods 
Work in process 
Raw materials and components 

Progress/milestone payments 
Total 

 January 3, 
 2015  
 $         55    

6 
(17) 
7 
— 
$ 
51 
           31 
           20 
      1,023 
         110 

December 28, 
2013 
 $          84  
(23) 
(17) 
12 
(1) 
$ 
55 
            41 
            14 
       1,226 
          137 

January 3,   
2015 

$  1,582   
2,683   
546   
4,811   
(883)  
$  3,928   

December 28, 
2013 
$  1,276 
2,477 
407 
4,160 
(1,197) 
$  2,963 

Inventories  valued  by  the  LIFO  method  totaled  $1.4  billion  and  $1.3  billion  at  January  3,  2015  and  December  28,  2013, 
respectively, and the carrying values of these inventories would have been higher by approximately $468 million and $461 million, 
respectively,  had  our  LIFO  inventories  been  valued  at  current  costs.  Inventories  related  to  long-term  contracts,  net  of 
progress/milestone payments, were $447 million and $359 million at January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, respectively. 

Note 5. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 

Our Manufacturing group’s property, plant and equipment, net are composed of the following: 

(Dollars in millions) 
Land and buildings 
Machinery and equipment 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization 
Total 

Useful Lives 
(in years) 
3 - 40 
1 - 20 

January 3,   
2015 

$  1,818   
4,364   
6,182   
(3,685)  
$  2,497   

December 28, 
2013 
$  1,636 
4,042 
5,678 
(3,463) 
$  2,215 

At January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, assets under capital leases totaled $279 million and $247 million and had accumulated 
amortization  of  $68  million  and  $56  million,  respectively.  The  Manufacturing  group’s  depreciation  expense,  which  included 
amortization expense on capital leases, totaled $379 million, $335 million and $315 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

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Note 6. Accrued Liabilities 

The accrued liabilities of our Manufacturing group are summarized below: 

(In millions)    
Customer deposits 
Salaries, wages and employer taxes 
Current portion of warranty and product maintenance contracts 
Retirement plans 
Other 
Total  

Changes in our warranty and product maintenance contract liability are as follows: 

January 3,  
2015 

$  1,412   
332   
169   
73   
630   
$  2,616   

$ 

  December 28,  
2013 
888 
246 
142 
74 
538 
$  1,888 

(In millions) 
Accrual at the beginning of period 
Provision 
Settlements 
Acquisitions  
Adjustments* 
Accrual at the end of period 
* Adjustments include changes to prior year estimates, new issues on prior year sales and currency translation adjustments. 

2013 
222   
299   
(293)   
—   
(5)   
223   

2014 
223   
334   
(323)   
67   
(20)   
281   

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2012 
224 
255 
(250) 
— 
(7) 
222 

Note 7. Debt and Credit Facilities 

Our debt is summarized in the table below: 

(In millions) 
Manufacturing group 
Long-term senior debt: 
6.20% due 2015 
4.625% due 2016 
Variable-rate note due 2016 (average rate of 1.48% and 1.54%, respectively) 
5.60% due 2017 
7.25% due 2019 
Variable-rate note due 2018-2019 (average rate of 1.67%) 
6.625% due 2020 
5.95% due 2021 
3.65% due 2021 
4.30% due 2024 
3.875% due 2025 
Other (weighted-average rate of 1.32% and 1.57%, respectively) 
Total Manufacturing group debt 
Less: current portion of long-term debt 
Total long-term debt 
Finance group 
Fixed-rate note due 2014 (5.13%) 
Fixed-rate notes due 2014-2017* (weighted-average rate of 4.59%) 
Variable-rate notes due 2016 (weighted-average rate of 1.73% and 1.78%, respectively) 
Fixed-rate notes due 2017-2024* (weighted-average rate of 2.76% and 2.67%, respectively) 
Variable-rate notes due 2015-2024* (weighted-average rate of 1.18% and 1.19%, respectively) 
Securitized debt (weighted-average rate of 1.50%) 
6% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes  
Fair value adjustments and unamortized discount 

Total Finance group debt 

* Notes amortize on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. 

January 3,  
2015 

December 28, 
2013 

$ 

—   
250   
150   
350   
250   
300   
234   
250   
250   
350   
350   
77   
$  2,811   
(8)  
$  2,803   

$ 

—   
32   
200   
381   
52   
98   
299   
1   
$  1,063   

$ 

350 
250 
150 
350 
250 
— 
246 
250 
— 
— 
— 
85 
$  1,931 
(8) 
$  1,923 

$ 

100 
42 
200 
378 
63 
172 
299 
2 
$  1,256 

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The following table shows required payments during the next five years on debt outstanding at January 3, 2015:   

(In millions) 
Manufacturing group 
Finance group 
Total 

2015 

8   
128   
136   

$ 

$ 

2016 
408   
302   
710   

$ 

$ 

2017 
358   
96   
454   

$ 

$ 

2018 

82   
70   
152   

$ 

$ 

2019 
480 
54 
534 

$ 

$ 

Textron  has a senior unsecured revolving credit  facility  that expires in October 2018  for an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 
billion, of which up to $100 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit.  At January 3, 2015, there were no amounts 
borrowed against the facility, and there were $35 million of letters of credit issued against it. 

6% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes 
The Finance group’s $299 million of 6% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes are unsecured and rank junior to all of 
its existing and future senior debt.  The notes mature on February 15, 2067; however, we have the right to redeem the notes at par 
on or after February 15, 2017 and are obligated to redeem the notes beginning on February 15, 2042.  Interest on the notes is fixed 
at 6% until February 15, 2017 and floats at the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate + 1.735% thereafter. 

Support Agreement 
Under a Support Agreement, Textron Inc. is required to ensure that TFC maintains fixed charge coverage of no less than 125% and 
consolidated  shareholder’s  equity  of  no  less  than  $200  million.    Cash  payments  of  $240  million  were  made  to  TFC  in  2012  to 
maintain compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio.    

Note 8. Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements 

We measure fair value at the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction 
between market participants at the measurement date.  We prioritize the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing 
the asset or liability into a three-tier fair value hierarchy.  This fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority (Level 1) to quoted 
prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority (Level 3) to unobservable inputs in which little or 
no market data exist, requiring companies to develop their own assumptions.  Observable inputs that do not meet the  criteria of 
Level  1,  which  include  quoted  prices  for  similar  assets  or  liabilities  in  active  markets  or  quoted  prices  for  identical  assets  and 
liabilities in markets that are not active, are categorized as Level 2.  Level 3 inputs are those that reflect our estimates about the 
assumptions  market  participants  would  use  in  pricing  the  asset  or  liability  based  on  the  best  information  available  in  the 
circumstances.  Valuation techniques for assets and liabilities measured using Level 3 inputs may include methodologies such as 
the market approach, the income approach or the cost approach and may use unobservable inputs such as projections, estimates 
and management’s interpretation of current market data.  These unobservable inputs are utilized only to the extent that observable 
inputs are not available or cost effective to obtain. 

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis  
We  manufacture  and  sell  our  products  in  a  number  of  countries  throughout  the  world,  and,  therefore,  we  are  exposed  to 
movements  in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates.  We  utilize  foreign  currency  exchange  contracts  to  manage  this  volatility.    Our 
foreign currency exchange contracts are measured at fair value using the market method valuation technique.  The inputs to this 
technique utilize current foreign currency exchange forward market rates published by third-party leading financial news and data 
providers.   These  are  observable  data  that  represent  the  rates  that  the  financial  institution  uses  for  contracts  entered  into  at  that 
date; however, they are not based on actual transactions so they are classified as Level 2.  At January 3, 2015 and December  28, 
2013, we had foreign currency exchange contracts with notional amounts upon which the contracts were based of $696 million and 
$636  million,  respectively.    At  January  3,  2015,  the  fair  value  amounts  of  our  foreign  currency  exchange  contracts  were  a  $16 
million asset and a $26 million liability.  At December 28, 2013, the fair value amounts of our foreign currency exchange contracts 
were a $2 million asset and a $15 million liability.    

We primarily utilize forward exchange contracts which have maturities of no more than three years.  These contracts qualify as 
cash flow hedges and are intended to offset the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on forecasted sales, inventory purchases and 
overhead  expenses.    At  January  3,  2015,  we  had  a  net  deferred  loss  of  $13  million  in  Accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss 
related to these cash flow hedges.  Net gains and losses recognized in earnings and Accumulated other comprehensive loss on cash 
flow hedges, including gains and losses related to hedge ineffectiveness, were not significant in the periods presented. 

We  hedge  our  net  investment  position  in  major  currencies  and  generate  foreign  currency  interest  payments  that  offset  other 
transactional exposures in these currencies.  To accomplish this, we borrow directly in foreign currency and designate a portion of 
foreign currency debt as a hedge of a net investment. We record changes in the fair value of these contracts in other comprehensive 

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income to the extent they are effective as cash flow hedges.  Currency effects on the effective portion of these hedges, which are 
reflected in the foreign currency translation adjustments within Accumulated other comprehensive loss, were not significant in the 
periods presented.   

Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis  
During the years ended January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, the Finance group’s impaired nonaccrual  finance receivable of 
$49  million  and  $45  million,  respectively,  were  measured  at  fair  value  on  a  nonrecurring  basis  using  significant  unobservable 
inputs (Level 3). Impaired nonaccrual finance receivables represent assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis since the 
measurement of required reserves on our impaired finance receivables is significantly dependent on the fair value of the underlying 
collateral.    For  impaired  nonaccrual  finance  receivables  secured  by  aviation  assets,  the  fair  values  of  collateral  are  determined 
primarily based on the use of industry pricing guides. Fair value measurements recorded on impaired finance receivables resulted 
in charges to provision for loan losses totaling $18 million and $7 million for 2014 and 2013, respectively. 

Assets and Liabilities Not Recorded at Fair Value 
The carrying value and estimated fair values of our financial instruments that are not reflected in the financial statements  at fair 
value are as follows: 

(In millions) 
Manufacturing group 
Long-term debt, excluding leases 
Finance group 
Finance receivables, excluding leases 
Debt 

January 3, 2015 

December 28, 2013 

Carrying 
Value 

Estimated 
Fair Value  

Carrying 
Value 

Estimated 
Fair Value 

$  (2,742)  

$  (2,944)  

$  (1,854)  

$  (2,027) 

1,004   
(1,063)  

1,021   
(1,051)  

1,231   
(1,256)  

1,290 
(1,244) 

Fair  value  for  the  Manufacturing  group  debt  is  determined  using  market  observable  data  for  similar  transactions  (Level  2).    At 
January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, approximately 75% and 70%, respectively, of the fair value of term debt for the Finance 
group  was  determined  based on  discounted  cash  flow  analyses  using  observable  market  inputs  from  debt  with  similar  duration, 
subordination and credit default expectations (Level 2). The remaining Finance group debt was determined based on observable 
market transactions (Level 1). Fair value estimates for finance receivables held for investment were determined based on internally 
developed discounted cash flow models primarily utilizing significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), which include estimates  of 
the rate of return, financing cost, capital structure and/or discount rate expectations of current market participants combined with 
estimated  loan  cash  flows  based  on  credit  losses,  payment  rates  and  expectations  of  borrowers’  ability  to  make  payments  on  a 
timely basis.  

Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity 

Capital Stock 
We have authorization for 15 million shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 and 500 million shares of common stock 
with a par value of $0.125.  Outstanding common stock activity for the three years ended January 3, 2015 is presented below: 

(In thousands) 
Beginning balance 

Exercise of stock options 
Issued to Textron Savings Plan 
Stock repurchases 
Exercise of warrants 
Issued upon vesting of restricted stock units 

Ending balance 

2014 
282,059 
1,910 
1,490 
(8,921) 
— 
44 
276,582 

2013 
271,263 
1,333 
1,921 
— 
7,435 
107 
282,059 

2012 
278,873 
1,159 
2,159 
(11,103) 
— 
175 
271,263 

Earnings per Share 
In February 2014,  we entered into an  Accelerated  Share  Repurchase agreement (ASR)  with a counterparty  and repurchased 4.3 
million shares of our outstanding common stock. The initial delivery of shares under the ASR resulted in an immediate reduction 
of  the  outstanding  shares  used  to  calculate  the  weighted  average  common  shares  for  basic  and  diluted  earnings  per  share.  We 
settled the ASR in December 2014 for a final purchase price of $167 million. 

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We calculate basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) based on net income, which approximates income available to common 
shareholders for each period.  Basic EPS is calculated using the two-class method, which includes the weighted-average number of 
common shares outstanding during the period and restricted stock units to be paid in stock that are deemed participating securities 
as they provide nonforfeitable rights to dividends.  Diluted EPS considers the dilutive effect of all potential future common stock, 
including stock options and, prior to the maturity of our convertible notes on May 1, 2013, the shares that could have been issued 
upon the conversion of the notes and upon the exercise of the related warrants.  

The weighted-average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS are as follows: 

(In thousands) 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 
Dilutive effect of: 
  Stock options  
  ASR 
     Convertible notes and warrants 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 

2014 
279,409 

2013 
279,299 

2012 
280,182 

2,049 
332 
— 
281,790 

328 
— 
4,801 
284,428 

428 
— 
14,053 
294,663 

In  2014,  2013  and  2012,  stock  options  to  purchase  2  million,  5  million  and  7  million  shares,  respectively,  of  common  stock 
outstanding are excluded from our calculation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding as their effect would have been anti-
dilutive.   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  
The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss are presented below: 

Pension and 
Postretirement 
Benefits 
Adjustments 
$  (1,857)   
626   

121   
747   
(1,110)   
(471)   

70   
(401)   
$  (1,511)   

$ 

Deferred 
Gains/Losses 
on Hedge 
Contracts 

$ 

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Adjustments 
$ 

81 
12 

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Loss 
$  (1,770) 
623 

— 
12 
93 
(75)   

— 
(75)   
18 

120 
743 
(1,027) 
(558) 

79 
(479) 
$  (1,506) 

$ 

6   
(15)  

(1)  
(16)  
(10)  
(12)  

9   
(3)  
(13)  

(In millions) 
Balance at December 29, 2012 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other  
  comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive income (loss) 
Balance at December 28, 2013 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications 
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other  
  comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive loss  
Balance at January 3, 2015 

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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
The before and after-tax components of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented below: 

Pre-Tax 
Amount 

Tax  
(Expense) 
Benefit 

After-Tax 
Amount 

     $        (482) 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(7)  

209 

4 
(3) 
1 
(4) 
206 

(12) 
9 
(3) 
(75) 
(479) 

   74 
                 (4) 
11 
(401) 

(16) 
12 
(4) 
(71)  
(685)  

114 
             (8) 
18 
(610) 

     $       (734)        $     252 
(40) 
             4 

(In millions) 
2014 
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments: 
  Unrealized losses  
  Amortization of net actuarial loss* 
  Amortization of prior service credit* 
  Recognition of prior service cost 
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net 
Deferred gains/losses on hedge contracts: 
  Current deferrals 
  Reclassification adjustments  
Deferred gains/losses on hedge contracts, net 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 
Total 
2013 
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments: 
  Unrealized gains  
  Amortization of net actuarial loss* 
  Amortization of prior service credit* 
  Recognition of prior service cost 
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net 
Deferred gains/losses on hedge contracts: 
  Current deferrals 
  Reclassification adjustments  
Deferred gains/losses on hedge contracts, net 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 
Total 
2012 
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments: 
  Unrealized losses  
  Amortization of net actuarial loss* 
    Amortization of prior service cost* 
    Recognition of prior service cost 
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net 
Deferred gains/losses on hedge contracts: 
11 
  Current deferrals 
(12) 
  Reclassification adjustments  
(1) 
Deferred gains/losses on hedge contracts, net 
2 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 
Total 
(145) 
*These components of other comprehensive income are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 11 for 
additional information. 

     $     1,019       $     (410) 
(67) 
            1 
(12) 
(488) 

     $        609 
   122 
                 (1) 
17 
747 

     $     (417) 
124 
             5 
2 
(286) 

     $     186 
(43) 
             (2) 
(1) 
140 

189 
             (2) 
29 
1,235 

(20) 
(1) 
(21) 
13   
1,227   

14 
(15) 
(1) 
(6)  
(293)  

   81 
                 3 
1 
(146) 

5 
— 
5 
(1) 
(484) 

(15) 
(1) 
(16) 
12 
743 

(3) 
3 
— 
8 
148 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

     $        (231) 

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Note 10. Share-Based Compensation 

Our 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Plan) authorizes awards to our key employees in the form of options to purchase our shares, 
restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance stock awards and  other awards.  A maximum of 12 
million shares is authorized for issuance for all purposes under the Plan plus any shares that become available upon cancellation, 
forfeiture  or  expiration  of  awards  granted  under  the  1999  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan.    No  more  than  12  million  shares  may  be 
awarded pursuant to incentive stock options, and no more than 3 million shares may be awarded pursuant to restricted stock units 
or other awards intended to be paid in shares.  The Plan also authorizes performance share units to be paid in cash based upon the 
value of our common stock.  

Through our Deferred Income Plan for Textron Executives, we provide certain executives the opportunity to voluntarily defer up 
to 80% of their base salary, along with incentive and other compensation.  Elective deferrals may  be put into either a stock unit 
account or an interest-bearing account. Participants cannot move amounts between the two accounts while actively employed by us 
and cannot receive distributions until termination of employment.  The intrinsic value of amounts paid under this deferred income 
plan totaled $3 million, $1 million and $1 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  

Share-based compensation costs are reflected primarily in selling and administrative expenses.  Compensation expense included in 
net income for our share-based compensation plans is as follows: 

(In millions) 
Compensation expense 
Income tax benefit 
Total net compensation cost included in net income 

2014 

85   
(32)  
53   

$ 

$ 

2013 

86   
(32)  
54   

$ 

$ 

2012 
71 
(26) 
45 

$ 

$ 

Compensation expense included approximately $21 million, $26 million and $23 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for 
a portion of the fair value of options issued and the portion of previously granted options for which the requisite service has been 
rendered. 

Compensation cost for awards subject only to service conditions that vest ratably are recognized on a straight-line basis over the 
requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award. As of January 3, 2015, we had not recognized $54 million 
of  total  compensation  costs  associated  with  unvested  awards  subject  only  to  service  conditions.  We  expect  to  recognize 
compensation expense for these awards over a weighted-average period of approximately two years. 

Stock Options 
Options to purchase our shares have a maximum term of ten years and generally vest ratably over a three-year period. The stock 
option compensation cost calculated under the fair value approach is recognized over the vesting period of the stock options.  We 
estimate the fair value of options granted on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.  Expected volatilities 
are based on implied volatilities from traded options on our common stock, historical volatilities and other factors.   The expected 
term is based on historical option exercise data, which is adjusted to reflect any anticipated changes in expected behavior. 

The  weighted-average  fair  value  of  options  granted  during  the  past  three  years  and  the  assumptions  used  in  our  option-pricing 
model for such grants are as follows: 

Fair value of options at grant date 
Dividend yield 
Expected volatility 
Risk-free interest rate 
Expected term (in years) 

$ 

$ 

2014 
12.72  
0.2%
34.5%
1.5%
5.0 

$ 

2013 
9.69  
0.3% 
37.0% 
0.9% 
5.5 

2012 
10.19 
0.3%
40.0%
0.9%
5.5 

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The stock option activity during 2014 is provided below: 

(Options in thousands) 
Outstanding at beginning of year 
Granted 
Exercised 
Forfeited or expired 
Outstanding at end of year 
Exercisable at end of year 

Number of 
Options 

9,018   
1,838   
(1,842)  
(377)  
8,637   
4,739   

$ 

Weighted-
Average 
Exercise 
Price 
27.57 
39.65 
(26.07) 
(38.35) 
29.99 
27.22 

$ 
$ 

At January 3, 2015, our outstanding options had an aggregate intrinsic value of  $108 million and a weighted-average remaining 
contractual  life  of  six  years.    Our  exercisable  options  had  an  aggregate  intrinsic  value  of  $73  million  and  a  weighted-average 
remaining contractual life of  five years at January 3, 2015.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during  2014, 2013 and 
2012 was $25 million, $10 million and $11 million, respectively. 

Restricted Stock Units 
We issue restricted stock units settled in both cash and stock (vesting one-third each in the third, fourth and fifth year following the 
year of  the grant),  which include the right to receive dividend equivalents. The  fair  value of these  units is based on  the trading 
price of our common stock and is recognized ratably over the vesting period.  For units settled in stock, we use the trading price on 
the grant date, while units settled in cash are remeasured using the price at each reporting period date. Prior to 2012, we issued 
restricted  stock  units  that  vested  in  equal  installments  over  five  years.  The  2014  activity  for  restricted  stock  units  is  provided 
below: 

Units Payable in Stock 

Units Payable in Cash 

(Shares/Units in thousands) 
Outstanding at beginning of year, nonvested 
Granted 
Vested 
Forfeited 
Outstanding at end of year, nonvested 

  Number of 
Shares 

780   
217   
(70)   
(21)   
906   

$ 

Weighted-
  Average Grant 
Date Fair Value 
27.56   
39.44   
(25.69)  
(27.93)  
30.59   

$ 

  Number of 
Units 
  2,025 
433 
(593)   
(199)   

  1,666 

$ 

Weighted-
  Average Grant 
Date Fair Value 
23.73 
39.65 
(16.54) 
(28.65) 
29.84 

$ 

The fair value of the restricted stock awards that vested and/or amounts paid under these awards is as follows: 

(In millions) 
Fair value of awards vested 
Cash paid 

$ 

2014 

25   
23 

$ 

2013 

26   
23 

$ 

2012 
35 
25 

Performance Share Units 
The fair value of share-based compensation awards accounted for as liabilities includes performance share units, which are paid in 
cash in the first quarter of the year following vesting.  Payouts under performance share units vary based on certain performance 
criteria generally set for each year of a three-year performance period.  The performance share units vest at the end of three years.  
The fair value of these awards is based on the trading price of our common stock and is remeasured at each reporting period date.   
The 2014 activity for our performance share units is as follows: 

(Units in thousands) 
Outstanding at beginning of year, nonvested 
Granted 
Vested 
Forfeited 
Outstanding at end of year, nonvested 

Number of 
Units 
 895   
296   
(468)  
(46)  
677   

Weighted- 
Average 
Grant Date 
Fair Value 
$  28.08 
39.70 
(27.76) 
(28.19) 
33.38 

$ 

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The fair value of the performance share units that vested and/or amounts paid under these awards is as follows: 

(In millions) 
Fair value of awards vested 
Cash paid 

Note 11. Retirement Plans 

$ 

2014 

20   
12 

$ 

2013 

13   
11 

$ 

2012 
10 
52 

Our defined benefit and defined contribution plans cover substantially all of our employees.  A significant  number of our U.S.-
based  employees  participate  in  the  Textron  Retirement  Plan,  which  is  designed  to  be  a  “floor-offset”  arrangement  with  both  a 
defined benefit component and a defined contribution component. The defined benefit component of the arrangement includes the 
Textron Master Retirement Plan (TMRP) and the Bell Helicopter Textron Master  Retirement Plan (BHTMRP), and the defined 
contribution component is the Retirement Account Plan (RAP).  The defined benefit component provides a minimum guaranteed 
benefit (or “floor” benefit). Under the RAP, participants are eligible to receive contributions from Textron of 2% of their eligible 
compensation but may not make contributions to the plan.  Upon retirement, participants receive the greater of the floor benefit or 
the  value  of  the  RAP.    Both  the  TMRP  and  the  BHTMRP  are  subject  to  the  provisions  of  the  Employee  Retirement  Income 
Security  Act of 1974 (ERISA).  Effective on January 1, 2010, the Textron Retirement Plan  was closed to new participants, and 
employees hired after that date receive an additional 4% annual cash contribution to their Textron Savings Plan account based on 
their eligible compensation. 

We also have other funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans that cover certain of our U.S. and foreign employees.  In 
addition,  several  defined  contribution  plans  are  sponsored  by  our  various  businesses,  of  which  the  largest  plan  is  the  Textron 
Savings Plan, which is a qualified 401(k) plan subject to ERISA.  Our defined contribution plans cost approximately $99 million, 
$93 million and $88 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively; these amounts include $16 million, $19 million and $21 million, 
respectively,  in  contributions  to  the  RAP.  We  also  provide  postretirement  benefits  other  than  pensions  for  certain  retired 
employees in the U.S., which include healthcare, dental care, Medicare Part B reimbursement and life insurance benefits. 

Periodic Benefit Cost 
The components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in OCI are as follows: 

(In millions) 
Net periodic benefit cost 
Service cost 
Interest cost 
Expected return on plan assets 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 
Amortization of net actuarial loss 
Net periodic benefit cost 
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations 
recognized in OCI 
Current year actuarial loss (gain) 
Current year prior service cost (credit) 
Amortization of net actuarial loss 
Amortization of prior service credit (cost)  
Total recognized in OCI, before taxes 
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and OCI 

Pension Benefits 

Postretirement Benefits 
Other than Pensions 

2014 

2013 

2012 

2014    

2013 

2012 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

109    $ 
334 
(462) 
15 
112 
108    $ 

133    $ 
290     
(418)    
15     
183     
203    $ 

119      $ 
305   
(407)  
16   
118   
151      $ 

(964)   $ 
16     
(183)    
(15)    

729    $ 
12     
(112)    
(15) 
614    $ (1,146)   $ 
(943)   $ 
722    $ 

402      $ 
—       
(118)      
(16)  
268      $ 
419      $ 

4    $ 
19 
— 
(23) 
2 
2    $ 

5    $ 

(30)    
(2)    
23 
(4)   $ 
(2)   $ 

6    $ 
19     
—     
(17)    
6     
14    $ 

(55)   $ 
(45)    
(6)    
17     
(89)   $ 
(75)   $ 

6 
25 
— 
(11) 
7 
27 

15 
(2) 
(7) 
11 
17 
44 

The estimated amount that will be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension costs in 2015 
is as follows: 

(In millions) 
Net actuarial loss 
Prior service cost (credit) 
Total 

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$ 

$ 

Postretirement 
Benefits 
Other than 
Pensions 
2 
(25) 
(23) 

$ 

$ 

Pension 
Benefits 

156   
16 
172   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Obligations and Funded Status 
All of our plans are measured as of our fiscal year-end.  The changes in the projected benefit obligation and in the fair value of 
plan assets, along with our funded status, are as follows: 

(In millions) 
Change in benefit obligation 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year 
Service cost 
Interest cost 
Acquisitions 
Amendments 
Plan participants’ contributions 
Actuarial losses (gains) 
Benefits paid 
Foreign exchange rate changes and other 

Benefit obligation at end of year 
Change in fair value of plan assets 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 
Actual return on plan assets 
Acquisitions 
Employer contributions 
Benefits paid 
Foreign exchange rate changes and other 
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 

Funded status at end of year 

Pension Benefits 

2014 

2013 

$  6,544   

109 
334 
570 
12 
— 
886 
(400) 
(49) 
$  8,006   

$  6,345   

623 
390 
60 
(400) 
(39) 
$  6,979   
$  (1,027)   

$  7,053 
133 
290 
— 
16 
— 
(566) 
(373) 
(9) 
$  6,544 

$  5,715 
819 
— 
185 
(373) 
(1) 
$  6,345 
$ 

(199)   

Postretirement Benefits 
Other than Pensions 

2014 

445 
4 
19 
13 
(30) 
5 
4 
(47) 
— 
413 

2013 

564 
6 
19 
— 
(45) 
4 
(55) 
(48) 
— 
445 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(413)   

$ 

(445) 

Amounts recognized in our balance sheets are as follows: 

(In millions) 
Non-current assets 
Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pre-tax: 

Net loss 
Prior service cost (credit) 

Pension Benefits 

Postretirement Benefits 
Other than Pensions 

$ 

2014 
60 
(26) 
(1,061) 

$ 

2,193 
110 

2013 
413 
(26) 
(586) 

1,596 
114 

$ 

2014 
— 
(45) 
(368) 

40 
(75) 

$ 

2013 
— 
(48) 
(397) 

38 
(69) 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was  $7.6 billion and $6.1 billion at January 3, 2015 and 
December 28, 2013, respectively, which included $392 million and $359 million, respectively, in accumulated benefit obligations 
for unfunded plans where funding is not permitted or in foreign environments where funding is not feasible.   

Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets are as follows: 

(In millions) 
Projected benefit obligation 
Accumulated benefit obligation 
Fair value of plan assets 

2014 
$  3,096 
2,900 
2,215 

2013 
$  2,828 
2,629 
2,215 

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Assumptions 
The weighted-average assumptions we use for our pension and postretirement plans are as follows: 

Pension Benefits 

Postretirement Benefits 
Other than Pensions 

2014 

2013 

2012 

 2014 

 2013 

 2012 

Net periodic benefit cost 
Discount rate 
Expected long-term rate of return on assets 
Rate of compensation increase 
Benefit obligations at year-end 
Discount rate 
Rate of compensation increases 

4.92% 
7.60% 
3.50% 

4.18% 
3.49% 

4.23% 
7.56% 
3.47% 

4.94% 
3.51% 

4.94% 
7.58%   
3.49%   

4.23% 
3.48%   

4.50% 

3.75% 

4.75% 

4.00% 

4.50% 

3.75% 

During 2014, the Society of Actuaries released new mortality tables that reflect increased life expectancy over the previous tables.  
We incorporated these new tables in the 2014 fair value measurement of our U.S. pension plans  which resulted in an increase in 
the projected benefit obligation as of January 3, 2015. 

Our assumed healthcare cost trend rate for both the medical and prescription drug cost was 6.6% in 2014 and 7.2% in 2013. We 
expect this rate to gradually decline to 5.0% by 2021 where we assume it will remain. These assumed healthcare cost trend rates 
have  a  significant  effect  on  the  amounts  reported  for  the  postretirement  benefits  other  than  pensions.    A  one-percentage-point 
change in these assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects: 

(In millions) 
Effect on total of service and interest cost components 
Effect on postretirement benefit obligations other than pensions 

One-
Percentage- 
Point 
Increase 

$ 

1   
18   

One- 
Percentage- 
Point 
Decrease 
(1) 
(16) 

$ 

Pension Assets 
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is determined based on a variety of considerations, including the established 
asset  allocation  targets  and  expectations  for  those  asset  classes,  historical  returns  of  the  plans’  assets  and  other  market 
considerations.  We invest our pension assets with the objective of achieving a total rate of return, over the long term, sufficient to 
fund future pension obligations and to minimize future pension contributions.  We are willing to tolerate a commensurate level of 
risk  to  achieve  this  objective  based  on  the  funded  status  of  the  plans  and  the  long-term  nature  of  our  pension  liability.    Risk  is 
controlled by maintaining a portfolio of assets that is diversified across a variety of asset classes, investment styles and investment 
managers.  Where possible, investment managers are prohibited from owning our stock in the portfolios that they manage on our 
behalf. 

For U.S. plan assets, which represent the majority of our plan assets, asset allocation target ranges are established consistent with 
our investment objectives, and the assets are rebalanced periodically.  For foreign plan assets, allocations are based on expected 
cash flow needs and assessments of the local practices and markets.  Our target allocation ranges are as follows: 

U.S. Plan Assets 
  Domestic equity securities 
  International equity securities 
  Debt securities 
  Private investment partnerships 
  Real estate 
  Hedge funds 
Foreign Plan Assets 
  Equity securities 
  Debt securities 
  Real estate 

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23%  to 38% 
11%  to 22% 
27%  to 38% 
  5%  to 11% 
  7%  to 13% 
  0%  to   5% 

49%  to 67% 
28%  to 41% 
  3%  to 12% 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
The fair value of total pension plan assets by major category and level in the fair value hierarchy as defined in Note 8 is as follows: 

(In millions) 
Cash and equivalents 
Equity securities: 

Domestic 
International 
Debt securities: 

National, state and local governments 
Corporate debt 
Asset-backed securities 

Private investment partnerships 
Real estate 
Hedge funds 
Total 

January 3, 2015 
Level 2 

Level 1 

Level 3 

Level 1 

Level 2 

December 28, 2013 

$ 

27   

$ 

194   

$ 

—   

$ 

17   

$ 

144   

$ 

1,417 
1,185 

526 
— 
— 
—   
—   
—   
$  3,155   

595   
253   

419   
950   
110   
—   
— 
— 

$  2,521   

— 
— 

1,179 
1,140 

— 
— 
— 
380   
744   
179   
$  1,303   

506 
— 
— 
—   
—   
—   
$  2,842   

866   
258   

411   
638   
153   
—   
— 
— 

$  2,470   

Level 3 
— 

— 
— 

— 
— 
— 
305 
553 
175 
$  1,033 

Cash  equivalents  and  equity  and  debt  securities  include  comingled  funds,  which  represent  investments  in  funds  offered  to 
institutional  investors  that  are  similar  to  mutual  funds  in  that  they  provide  diversification  by  holding  various  equity  and  debt 
securities.  Since these comingled funds are not quoted on any active  market, they are priced based on the relative  value of the 
underlying equity and debt investments and their individual prices at any given time; accordingly, they are classified as Level 2.  
Debt securities are valued based on same day actual trading prices, if available.  If such prices are not available, we use a  matrix 
pricing model with historical prices, trends and other factors.   

Private investment partnerships represent investments in  funds, which, in turn, invest in stocks and debt securities of companies 
that, in most cases, are not publicly traded.  These partnerships are valued using income and market methods that include cash flow 
projections  and  market  multiples  for  various  comparable  companies.    Real  estate  includes  owned  properties  and  investments  in 
partnerships.    Owned  properties  are  valued  using  certified  appraisals  at  least  every  three  years,  which  then  are  updated  at  least 
annually by the real estate investment manager based on current market trends and other available information.  These appraisals 
generally  use the standard  methods for valuing real estate,  including forecasting income  and identifying current transactions  for 
comparable real estate to arrive at a fair value.  Real estate partnerships are valued similar to private investment partnerships, with 
the general partner using standard real estate valuation methods to value the real estate properties and securities held within their 
fund portfolios.  We believe these assumptions are consistent with assumptions that market participants would use in valuing these 
investments. 

Hedge funds represent an investment in a diversified fund of hedge funds of which we are the sole investor.  The fund invests in 
portfolio funds that are  not publicly traded and are  managed by  various portfolio  managers.   Investments in portfolio funds are 
typically valued on the basis of the most recent price or valuation provided by the relevant fund’s administrator.  The administrator 
for the fund aggregates these valuations with the other assets and liabilities to calculate the net asset value of the fund. 

The table below presents a reconciliation of the beginning  and ending balances  for fair value  measurements that  use  significant 
unobservable inputs (Level 3) by major category: 

(In millions) 
Balance at beginning of year 
Actual return on plan assets:  
  Related to assets still held at reporting date 
  Related to assets sold during the period 
Purchases, sales and settlements, net 
Balance at end of year 

Private 
Investment 
Partnerships 

$ 

305   

Real Estate  Hedge Funds 
$  175 
$ 

553   

(7)  
41   
41   
380   

$ 

6 
28 
157 
744 

$ 

4 
— 
— 
$  179 

Estimated Future Cash Flow Impact 
Defined benefits under salaried plans are based on salary and years of service.  Hourly plans generally provide benefits based on 
stated amounts for each year of service.  Our funding policy is consistent with applicable laws and regulations.  In 2015, we expect 
to  contribute  approximately  $80  million  to  fund  our  pension  plans  and  the  RAP.    Benefit  payments  provided  below  reflect 
expected future employee service, as appropriate, and are expected to be paid, net of estimated participant contributions.  These 
payments  are  based  on  the  same  assumptions  used  to  measure  our  benefit  obligation  at  the  end  of  fiscal  2014.    While  pension 

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benefit payments primarily will be paid out of qualified pension trusts, we will pay postretirement benefits other than pensions out 
of our general corporate assets.  Benefit payments that we expect to pay are as follows: 

(In millions) 
Pension benefits 
Post-retirement benefits other than pensions   

$ 

2015 
401   
46   

$ 

2016 
398   
44   

$ 

2017 
405   
42   

$ 

2018 
411   
39   

$ 

2019 
420   
37   

2020-2024 
$  2,254 
150 

Note 12. Income Taxes 

We conduct business globally and, as a result, file numerous consolidated and separate income tax returns within and outside  the 
U.S.  For all of our U.S. subsidiaries, we file a consolidated federal income tax return.  Income from continuing operations before 
income taxes is as follows: 

(In millions) 
U.S. 
Non-U.S. 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 

Income tax expense for continuing operations is summarized as follows: 

(In millions) 
Current: 

Federal 
State 
Non-U.S. 

Deferred: 
Federal 
State 
Non-U.S. 

Income tax expense  

2014 
553   
300   
853   

$ 

$ 

2013 
454   
220   
674   

$ 

$ 

2012 
644 
197 
841 

 2014 

 2013 

2012 

195   
18    
54   
267   

(12)   
(4)   
(3)   
(19)   
248   

$ 

$ 

23   
10   
56   
89   

91   
13   
(17)   
87   
176   

$ 

$ 

40 
9 
29 
78 

169 
23 
(10) 
182 
260 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

The current federal and state provisions for 2012 included $25 million of tax related to the sale of certain leveraged leases in the 
Finance segment for which we had previously recorded significant deferred tax liabilities. 

The following table reconciles the federal statutory income tax rate to our effective income tax rate for continuing operations: 

U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate 
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from: 

State income taxes 
Non-U.S. tax rate differential and foreign tax credits 
Research credit 
Other, net 

Effective income tax rate 

2014 
35.0% 

1.0 
(5.8) 
(1.5) 
0.4 
29.1% 

2013 
35.0% 

2.4 
(7.2) 
(3.8) 
(0.3) 
26.1% 

2012 
35.0% 

2.2 
(5.4) 
— 
(0.9) 
30.9% 

The amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by U.S.  federal, state and non-U.S. tax authorities, which may 
result  in  proposed  assessments.    Our  estimate  for  the  potential  outcome  for  any  uncertain  tax  issue  is  highly  judgmental.    We 
assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation 
of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date.  For those tax positions for which it is more likely than 
not that a tax benefit  will be sustained, we record the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being 
realized  upon  settlement  with  a  taxing  authority  that  has  full  knowledge  of  all  relevant  information.    Interest  and  penalties  are 
accrued, where applicable.  If we do not believe that it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit 
is recognized. 

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Our future results may include favorable or unfavorable adjustments to our estimated tax liabilities due to settlement of income tax 
examinations, new regulatory or judicial pronouncements, expiration of statutes of limitations or other relevant events.  As a result, 
our effective tax rate may fluctuate significantly on a quarterly and annual basis. 

Our unrecognized tax benefits represent tax positions for which reserves have been established.  Unrecognized state tax benefits 
and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits are reflected net of applicable tax benefits.  A reconciliation of our unrecognized 
tax benefits, excluding accrued interest, is as follows: 

(In millions) 
Balance at beginning of year  
Additions for tax positions related to current year 
Additions for current year acquisitions 
Additions for tax positions of prior years 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years 
Reductions for expiration of statute of limitations and settlements 
Balance at end of year 

$ 

$ 

January 3, 
2015 
284 
10 

December 28, 
2013 
290 
15 
            100                   — 
1 
(17) 
(5) 
284 

  —   
(6)   
(3)   

385 

$ 

$ 

December 29, 
2012 
$  294 
5 
— 
2 
(3) 
(8) 
$        290 

At January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, approximately $305 million and $204 million, respectively, of these unrecognized tax 
benefits,  if  recognized,  would  favorably  affect  our  effective  tax  rate  in  a  future  period.    At  January  3,  2015  and  December  28, 
2013, the remaining $80 million in unrecognized tax benefits were related to discontinued operations.   

It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months our unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest, may decrease in the 
range of approximately $0 to $215 million, as a result of the conclusion of audits and any related appeals or review processes, the 
expiration of statutes of limitations and additional worldwide uncertain tax positions.  This potential decrease primarily relates to 
uncertainties with respect to prior dispositions and research tax credits.  However, based on the process of finalizing audits and any 
required  review  process  by  relevant  authorities,  it  is  difficult  to  estimate  the  timing  and  amount  of  potential  changes  to  our 
unrecognized tax benefits.  Although the outcome of these matters cannot be determined, we believe adequate provision has been 
made for any potential unfavorable financial statement impact. 

In  the  normal  course  of  business,  we  are  subject  to  examination  by  taxing  authorities  throughout  the  world,  including  major 
jurisdictions such as Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico and the U.S.  With few exceptions, we no longer are subject to U.S. 
federal,  state  and  local  income  tax  examinations  for  years  before  1997.    We  are  no  longer  subject  to  non-U.S.  income  tax 
examinations in our major jurisdictions for years before 2009. 

During 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized net tax-related interest expense totaling approximately $6 million, $6 million and $9 
million, respectively, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  At January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, we had a total of 
$132 million and $126 million, respectively, of net accrued interest expense included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

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The tax effects of temporary  differences that  give rise to significant portions of our  net  deferred tax assets and  liabilities are  as 
follows: 

January 3, 
2015 

December 28, 
2013 

$ 

541   
287 
190 
137 
79 
36 
22 
91 
1,383 
(167) 
$  1,216   

$ 

(167)   
(165)   
(118) 
(14)   
(464) 
752   

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

358 
182 
161 
84 
18 
29 
14 
130 
976 
(166) 
810 

(174) 
(184) 
(109) 
(143) 
(610) 
200 

January 3,  
2015 

December 28, 
2013 

$ 

$ 

259   
630 
(19) 
(118) 
752   

$ 

$ 

$ 

206 
270 
(147) 
(129) 
200 

84 
56 
290 
8 
109  

(In millions) 
Deferred tax assets 

Obligation for pension and postretirement benefits 
Accrued expenses* 
Deferred compensation 
Loss carryforwards 
Inventory 
Allowance for credit losses 
Deferred income  
Other, net 
Total deferred tax assets 

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Property, plant and equipment, principally depreciation 
Leasing transactions 
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles 
Prepaid  pension and postretirement benefits 
Total deferred tax liabilities 

(In millions) 
Manufacturing group: 
     Other current assets 
     Other assets 
     Other liabilities 
Finance group - Other liabilities 
Net deferred tax asset 

Net deferred tax asset 
* Accrued expenses includes warranty and product maintenance reserves, self-insured liabilities and interest. 

$ 

We believe that our earnings during the periods when the temporary differences become deductible will be sufficient to realize the 
related future income tax benefits.  For those jurisdictions where the expiration date of tax carryforwards or the projected operating 
results indicate that realization is not more than likely, a valuation allowance is provided. 

The following table presents the breakdown between current and long-term net deferred tax assets: 

Our net operating loss and credit carryforwards at January 3, 2015 are as follows: 

(In millions) 
Non-U.S. net operating loss with no expiration  
Non-U.S. net operating loss expiring through 2034 
U.S. federal net operating losses expiring through 2034, related to 2014 acquisitions 
U.S. foreign tax credits expiring through 2022, related to 2014 acquisitions 
State net operating loss and tax credits, net of tax benefits, expiring through 2034                                                          

The  undistributed  earnings  of  our  non-U.S.  subsidiaries  approximated  $995  million  at  January  3,  2015.    We  consider  the 
undistributed earnings to be indefinitely reinvested; therefore, we have not provided a deferred tax liability for any residual U.S. 
tax that may be due upon repatriation of these earnings.  Because of the effect of U.S. foreign tax credits, it is not practicable to 
estimate the amount of tax that might be payable on these earnings in the event they no longer are indefinitely reinvested. 

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Note 13. Contingencies and Commitments 

We are subject to legal proceedings and other claims arising out of the conduct of our business, including proceedings and claims 
relating  to  commercial  and  financial  transactions;  government  contracts;  alleged  lack  of  compliance  with  applicable  laws  and 
regulations; production partners; product liability; patent and trademark infringement;  employment disputes; and environmental, 
safety and health matters.  Some of these legal proceedings and claims seek damages, fines or penalties in substantial amounts or 
remediation of environmental contamination.  As a government contractor, we are subject to audits, reviews and investigations to 
determine  whether  our  operations  are  being  conducted  in  accordance  with  applicable  regulatory  requirements.    Under  federal 
government procurement regulations, certain claims brought by the U.S. Government could result in our suspension or debarment 
from U.S. Government contracting for a period of time.  On the basis of information presently available, we do not believe that 
existing proceedings and claims will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations. 

In the ordinary course of business, we enter into standby letter of credit agreements and surety bonds with financial institutions to 
meet various performance and other obligations.  These outstanding letter of credit arrangements and surety bonds aggregated to 
approximately $790 million and $298 million at January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013, respectively.  

Environmental Remediation 
As with other industrial enterprises engaged in similar businesses, we are involved in a number of remedial actions under various 
federal and state laws and regulations relating to the environment that impose liability on companies to clean up, or contribute to 
the  cost  of  cleaning  up,  sites  on  which  hazardous  wastes  or  materials  were  disposed  or  released.    Our  accrued  environmental 
liabilities relate to installation of remediation systems, disposal costs, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency oversight costs, legal 
fees, and operating and maintenance costs for both currently and formerly owned or operated facilities.  Circumstances that can 
affect the reliability and precision of the accruals include the identification of additional sites, environmental regulations, level of 
cleanup required, technologies available, number and financial condition of other contributors to remediation and the time period 
over  which  remediation  may  occur.    We  believe  that  any  changes  to  the  accruals  that  may  result  from  these  factors  and 
uncertainties will not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations. 

Based  upon  information  currently  available,  we  estimate  that  our  potential  environmental  liabilities  are  within  the  range  of  $40 
million to $160 million. At January 3, 2015, environmental reserves of approximately $80 million have been established to address 
these specific estimated liabilities. We estimate that we will likely pay our accrued environmental remediation liabilities over the 
next  ten  years  and  have  classified  $24  million  as  current  liabilities.  Expenditures  to  evaluate  and  remediate  contaminated  sites 
approximated $13 million, $12 million and $15 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

Leases 
Rental expense approximated $121 million, $95 million and $97 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Future minimum 
rental  commitments  for  noncancelable  operating  leases  in  effect  at  January  3,  2015  approximated  $73  million  for  2015,  $57 
million for 2016, $47 million for 2017, $37 million for 2018, $31 million for 2019 and $193 million thereafter. The total future 
minimum rental receipts under noncancelable subleases at January 3, 2015 approximated $23 million. 

Note 14. Supplemental Cash Flow Information 

We have made the following cash payments: 

(In millions) 
Interest paid: 

Manufacturing group 
Finance group 

Net taxes paid /(received): 
Manufacturing group 
Finance group 

2014   

2013   

$ 

$ 

$ 

134   
41   

266   
23   

124   
46   

223   
(49)  

2012 

135 
64 

(7) 
43 

Cash paid for interest by the Finance group included amounts paid to the Manufacturing group of $11 million in 2012.  Cash paid 
for interest by the Finance group to the Manufacturing group was not significant in 2014 and 2013. 

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Note 15. Segment and Geographic Data 

We operate in, and report financial information for, the following five business segments:  Textron Aviation, which includes the 
legacy  Cessna  segment  and  the  acquired  Beechcraft  business,  Bell,  Textron  Systems,  Industrial  and  Finance.    The  accounting 
policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1. 

Textron Aviation products include Citation jets, King Air turboprops, Caravan utility turboprops, single-engine piston aircraft, T-6 
and AT-6 military aircraft, and aftermarket sales and services sold to a diverse base of corporate and individual buyers.   

Bell  products  include  military  and  commercial  helicopters,  tiltrotor  aircraft  and  related  spare  parts  and  services.    Bell  supplies 
military helicopters and, in association with The Boeing Company, military tiltrotor aircraft, and aftermarket services to the U.S. 
and non-U.S. governments.  Bell also supplies commercial helicopters and aftermarket services to corporate, offshore petroleum 
exploration  and  development,  utility,  charter,  police,  fire,  rescue,  emergency  medical  helicopter  operators  and  foreign 
governments.  

Textron Systems products include unmanned aircraft systems, marine and land systems, weapons and sensors, simulation, training 
and other defense and aviation mission support products and services primarily for U.S. and non-U.S. governments.   

Industrial products and markets include the following: 

(cid:120)  Kautex products include blow-molded plastic fuel systems, windshield and headlamp washer systems, selective catalytic 
reduction systems and engine camshafts that are marketed primarily to automobile  OEMs, as well as plastic bottles and 
containers for various uses; 

(cid:120)  Tools and Test Equipment products include powered equipment, electrical test and measurement instruments, mechanical 
and  hydraulic  tools,  cable  connectors,  fiber  optic  assemblies,  underground  and  aerial  transmission  and  distribution 
products,  and  power  utility  products,  principally  used  in  the  construction,  maintenance,  telecommunications,  data 
communications, electrical, utility and plumbing industries; and 

(cid:120)  Specialized Vehicles and Equipment products include golf cars, off-road utility and light transportation vehicles, aviation 
ground support equipment, professional turf-maintenance equipment and turf-care vehicles that are marketed primarily to 
golf courses, resort communities, municipalities, sporting venues, consumers, and commercial and industrial users. 

The  Finance  segment  provides  financing  primarily  to  purchasers  of  new  and  pre-owned  Textron  Aviation  aircraft  and  Bell 
helicopters. 

Segment profit is an important measure used for evaluating performance and for decision-making purposes.  Segment profit for the 
manufacturing segments excludes interest expense, certain corporate expenses and acquisition and restructuring costs related to the 
Beechcraft acquisition.  The measurement for the Finance segment includes interest income and expense along with intercompany 
interest income and expense. 

Our revenues by segment, along with a reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes, 
are as follows: 

Segment Profit (Loss) 

Revenues 
2013 

2014 

2012 

  $  4,568    $  2,784    $  3,111    $ 

4,245     
1,624     
3,338     
103     

4,511     
1,665     
3,012     
132     

4,274     
1,737     
2,900     
215     

2014 
234    $ 
529     
150     
280     
21     

  $  13,878    $  12,104    $  12,237    $  1,214    $ 

(161)    
 (148)    
(52)    
853    $ 

  $ 

2013 
(48)   $ 
573     
147     
242     
49     

2012 
82 
639 
132 
215 
64 
963    $  1,132 
(148) 
(166)    
(143) 
(123)    
— 
—     
841 
674    $ 

 (In millions) 
Textron Aviation 
Bell 
Textron Systems 
Industrial 
Finance 
Total  
Corporate expenses and other, net  
Interest expense, net for Manufacturing group 
Acquisition and restructuring costs 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 

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Revenues by major product type are summarized below: 

(In millions) 
Fixed-wing aircraft 
Rotor aircraft 
Unmanned aircraft systems, armored vehicles, precision weapons and other 
Fuel systems and functional components 
Specialized vehicles and equipment 
Tools and test equipment 
Finance 
Total revenues 

2014 

2013 

$  4,568   
4,245   
1,624   
1,975   
868   
495   
103   
$  13,878   

$  2,784   
4,511   
1,665   
1,853   
713   
446   
132   
$  12,104   

2012 
$  3,111 
4,274 
1,737 
1,842 
660 
398 
215 
$  12,237 

Our revenues included sales to the U.S. Government of approximately $3.8 billion, $3.7 billion and $3.6 billion in 2014, 2013 and 
2012, respectively, primarily in the Bell and Textron Systems segments. 

Other information by segment is provided below: 

 (In millions) 
Textron Aviation 
Bell 
Textron Systems 
Industrial 
Finance 
Corporate 
Total 

Assets 

Capital Expenditures 

Depreciation and Amortization 

January 3, 
2015 

December 28, 
2013 

  $  4,085    $  2,260    $ 

2,858   
2,283   
2,171   
1,529   
1,679   

2,899     
2,106     
1,956     
1,725     
1,998     
  $  14,605    $  12,944    $ 

2014 

96    $ 

152     
65     
97     
—     
19     
429    $ 

2013 

72    $ 

197     
66     
89     
—     
20     
444    $ 

2012 

93    $ 

172     
108     
97     
—     
10     
480    $ 

2014 
137    $ 
132     
84     
76     
13     
17     
459    $ 

2013 

87    $ 

116     
89     
72     
18     
7     
389    $ 

2012 
102 
102 
75 
70 
25 
9 
383 

Geographic Data  
Presented below is selected financial information of our continuing operations by geographic area:  

Revenues* 

 2014 

 (In millions) 
United States 
Europe 
Latin America and Mexico 
Asia and Australia 
Middle East and Africa 
Canada 
Total 
* Revenues are attributed to countries based on the location of the customer. 
** Property, plant and equipment, net are based on the location of the asset.  

$  8,677   
1,761   
1,261   
1,155   
641   
383   
$  13,878   

 2013 

 2012 

$  7,512   
1,535   
878   
1,111   
693   
375   
$  12,104   

$  7,586   
1,655   
893   
1,264   
392   
447   
$  12,237   

Property, Plant and Equipment, 
net** 

January 3, 
 2015 

$  2,015   
272   
44   
74   
—   
92   
$  2,497   

December 28, 
2013 
$  1,701 
288 
45 
80 
— 
101 
$  2,215 

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Quarterly Data  

(Unaudited) 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 

2014 

2013 

  Q1 

  Q2 

  Q3 

Q4 

  Q1 

  Q2 

Q3 

  Q4 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

Revenues 
Textron Aviation 
Bell 
Textron Systems 
Industrial 
Finance 
Total revenues 

Segment profit 
Textron Aviation (a) 
Bell 
Textron Systems  
Industrial 
Finance  
Total segment profit 
Corporate expenses and other, net 
Interest expense, net for Manufacturing group 
Acquisition and restructuring costs (b) 
Income tax expense  
Income from continuing operations 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 

Net income  

Basic earnings per share 
Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 

Basic earnings per share 
Basic average shares outstanding (In thousands) 

Diluted earnings per share   
Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 
Diluted earnings per share 
Diluted average shares outstanding (In thousands) 

Segment profit margins 
Textron Aviation 
Bell 
Textron Systems 
Industrial 
Finance 
Segment profit margin 

Common stock information   
Price range:  High 
Low 
Dividends declared per share 

785    $ 
873     
363     
797     
29     
2,847    $ 

1,183    $ 
1,119     
282     
894     
27     
3,505    $ 

1,080    $ 
1,182     
358     
785     
25     
3,430    $ 

1,520 
1,071 
621 
862 
22 
4,096 

14    $ 
96     
39     
66     
4     
219     
(43)    
(35)    
(16)    
(38)    
87     
(2)    
85    $ 

28    $ 
141     
34     
94     
7     
304     
(38)    
(36)    
(20)    
(65)    
145     
(1)    
144    $ 

62    $ 
146     
27     
53     
5     
293     
(22)    
(37)    
(3)    
(71)    
160     
(1)    
159    $ 

130 
146 
50 
67 
5 
398 
(58) 
(40) 
(13) 
(74) 
213 
(1) 
212 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

708    $ 
949     
429     
727     
42     
2,855    $ 

560    $ 
1,025     
422     
801     
31     
2,839    $ 

593    $ 
1,162     
405     
711     
33     
2,904    $ 

923 
1,375 
409 
773 
26 
3,506 

(8)   $ 
129     
38     
57     
19     
235     
(55)    
(37)    
—     
(28)    
115     
4     
119    $ 

(50)   $ 
135     
34     
79     
15     
213     
(20)    
(30)    
—     
(49)    
114     
(1)    
113    $ 

(23)   $ 
131     
35     
52     
13     
208     
(34)    
(29)    
—     
(47)    
98     
1     
99    $ 

33 
178 
40 
54 
2 
307 
(57) 
(27) 
— 
(52) 
171 
(4) 
167 

0.31    $ 
(0.01) 
0.30    $ 

281,094 

0.52    $ 
 —   
0.52    $ 

  $ 
0.77 
(0.01)     
  $ 
0.76 
280,280       278,860      277,347 

0.57    $ 
 —     
0.57    $ 

0.42    $ 
0.02     
0.44    $ 

0.41    $ 
(0.01)
0.40    $ 

0.35    $ 
  —   
0.35    $ 

273,200 

280,163       281,525 

0.31    $ 
(0.01)    
0.30    $ 

0.51    $ 
   —      
0.51    $ 

0.57    $ 
—      
0.57    $ 

283,327 

282,764 

281,030 

0.76 
— 
0.76 
279,771 

  $ 

  $ 

0.40    $ 
0.01 
0.41    $ 

0.40    $ 
     — 
0.40    $ 

0.35    $ 
    —   
0.35    $ 

288,978 

283,824 

281,710 

0.60 
(0.01) 
0.59 
282,308 

0.60 
(0.01) 
0.59 
282,707 

1.8% 
11.0 
10.7 
8.3 
13.8 
7.7% 

2.4% 
12.6 
12.1 
10.5 
25.9 
8.7% 

5.7% 
12.4 
7.5 
6.8 
20.0 
8.5% 

8.6% 
13.6 
8.1 
7.8 
22.7 
9.7% 

(1.1)% 
13.6 
8.9 
7.8 
45.2 
8.2% 

(8.9)% 
13.2 
8.1 
9.9 
48.4 
7.5% 

(3.9)% 
11.3 
8.6 
7.3 
39.4 
7.2% 

3.6% 
12.9 
9.8 
7.0 
7.7 
8.8% 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

 40.18    $ 
34.28    $ 
0.02    $ 

40.93    $ 
36.96    $ 
0.02    $ 

39.03    $ 
35.54    $ 
0.02    $ 

 44.23 
32.28 
0.02 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

31.30    $ 
23.94    $ 
0.02    $ 

30.22    $ 
24.87    $ 
0.02    $ 

29.81    $ 
25.36    $ 
0.02    $ 

37.43  
26.17 
0.02 

(a) 

Includes amortization of $12 million, $33 million, $10 million and $8 million for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively, related to 
fair  value  step-up  adjustments  of  Beechcraft  acquired  inventories  sold  during  the  periods.  The  second quarter  of  2013  includes $28  million  in  severance 
costs. 

(b)  Acquisition and restructuring costs include restructuring costs of $5 million, $20 million, $3 million and $13 million for the first, second, third and fourth 
quarters of 2014, respectively, related to the acquisition of Beech Holdings, LLC, the parent of Beechcraft Corporation, which was completed on March 14, 
2014. Transaction costs of $11 million related to the Beechcraft acquisition are also included in the first quarter of 2014.   

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Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 

(In millions) 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Balance at beginning of year 

Charged to costs and expenses 
Deductions from reserves* 

Balance at end of year 
Inventory FIFO reserves 
Balance at beginning of year 

Charged to costs and expenses 
Deductions from reserves* 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2014 

2013 

2012 

$ 

$ 

$ 

22   
11   
(3)  
30   

150   
51   
(32)  
169   

$ 

$ 

$ 

19   
7   
(4)  
22   

136   
54   
(40)  
150   

18 
4 
(3) 
19 

134 
42 
(40) 
136 

Balance at end of year 
*  Deductions primarily include amounts written off on uncollectable accounts (less recoveries), inventory disposals and currency translation adjustments. 

$ 

$ 

$ 

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Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 

None. 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures — We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our 
management, including our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and our Executive Vice President and Chief 
Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in 
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”)) as of the end of the fiscal year 
covered by this report.  Based upon that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are 
effective in providing reasonable assurance that (a) the information required to be disclosed by  us  in the reports that  we  file or 
submit  under  the  Act  is  recorded,  processed,  summarized  and  reported  within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  Securities  and 
Exchange  Commission’s  rules  and  forms,  and  (b)  such  information  is  accumulated  and  communicated  to  our  management, 
including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 

Report of Management — See page 38. 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting — See page 39. 

Changes  in  Internal  Controls  —  There  have  been  no  changes  in  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  during  the  fourth 
quarter  of  the  fiscal  year  covered  by  this  report  that  have  materially  affected,  or  are  reasonably  likely  to  materially  affect,  our 
internal control over financial reporting. 

Item 9B. Other Information  

Effective February 25, 2015, the Board of Directors amended the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws by adding a forum 
selection provision as a new Article XV of the By-Laws. The Amendment provides that, unless the Company consents in writing 
to the selection of an alternative forum, the Delaware Court of Chancery will be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative 
action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Company, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any 
director or officer or other employee of the Company to the Company or its stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim against 
the  Company  or  any  director  or  officer  or  other  employee  of  the  Company  arising  pursuant  to  any  provision  of  the  Delaware 
General Corporation Law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws, or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed 
by the internal affairs doctrine. 

The  Amendment  is  designed  to  save  the  Company  and  its  stockholders  from  the  increased  expense  of  defending  against 
duplicative litigation brought in multiple courts, and also to provide that claims involving Delaware law are decided by Delaware 
courts.   

The foregoing description of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the 
full text of the Amendment, which is set forth as Article XV to the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws which are filed as 
Exhibit 3.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

PART III 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 

The  information  appearing  under  “ELECTION  OF  DIRECTORS—  Nominees  for  Director,”  “—The  Board  of  Directors— 
Corporate  Governance,”  “—The  Board  of  Directors—  Code  of  Ethics,”  “–Board  Committees—  Audit  Committee,”  and 
“SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE” in the Proxy Statement for our Annual Meeting of 
Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2015 is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Information regarding our executive officers is contained in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Item 11. Executive Compensation 

The  information  appearing  under  “ELECTION  OF  DIRECTORS  —  The  Board  of  Directors--  Compensation  of  Directors,” 
“ELECTION  OF  DIRECTORS  —  Board  Committees--  Compensation  Committee  Interlocks  and  Insider  Participation,”  

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“COMPENSATION  COMMITTEE  REPORT,”  “COMPENSATION  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS”  and  “EXECUTIVE 
COMPENSATION” in the Proxy Statement for our Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2015 is incorporated 
by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 

The  information  appearing  under  “SECURITY  OWNERSHIP”  and  “EXECUTIVE  COMPENSATION  –  Equity  Compensation 
Plan Information” in the Proxy Statement for our Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2015 is incorporated by 
reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence 

The  information  appearing  under  “ELECTION  OF  DIRECTORS  —  The  Board  of  Directors--Director  Independence”  and 
“EXECUTIVE  COMPENSATION  —  Transactions  with  Related  Persons”  in  the  Proxy  Statement  for  our  Annual  Meeting  of 
Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2015 is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 

The  information  appearing  under  “RATIFICATION  OF  APPOINTMENT  OF  INDEPENDENT  REGISTERED  PUBLIC 
ACCOUNTING FIRM — Fees to Independent Auditors” in the Proxy Statement for our Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be 
held on April 22, 2015 is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  

PART IV 

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules  

Financial Statements and Schedules — See Index on Page 37. 

Exhibits 

3.1A 

3.1B 

3.2 

4.1 

NOTE: 

NOTE: 

10.1A 

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Textron as filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on April 29, 
2010.  Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit 3.1  to  Textron’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form 10-Q  for  the  fiscal 
quarter ended April 3, 2010. 

  Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Textron Inc., filed with the Secretary of 
State of Delaware on April 27, 2011. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Textron’s Quarterly Report 
on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2011. 

Amended  and  Restated  By-Laws  of  Textron  Inc.,  effective  April  28,  2010  and  further  amended  April  27, 
2011, July 23, 2013 and February 25, 2015.  

  Support  Agreement  dated  as  of  May 25,  1994,  between  Textron  Inc.  and  Textron  Financial  Corporation. 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
December 31, 2011. 

  Instruments defining the rights of holders of certain issues of long-term debt of Textron have not been filed 
as exhibits because the authorized principal amount of any one of such issues does  not exceed 10% of the 
total assets of Textron and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Textron agrees to furnish a copy of each 
such instrument to the Commission upon request. 

Exhibits  10.1  through  10.16  below  are  management  contracts  or  compensatory  plans,  contracts  or 
agreements. 

Textron Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of April 28, 2010). Incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 
2012. 

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10.1B 

10.1C 

10.1D 

10.1E 

10.1F 

10.1G 

10.1H 

10.1I 

10.1J 

10.2 

10.3A 

10.3B 

10.3C 

10.4A 

10.4B 

10.4C 

10.5A 

Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement.  Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit 10.2  to  Textron’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Textron’s Quarterly 
Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

Form  of  Restricted  Stock  Unit  Grant  Agreement.  Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.4  to  Textron’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

Form  of  Restricted  Stock  Unit  Grant  Agreement  with  Dividend  Equivalents.   Incorporated  by  reference  to 
Exhibit 10.2 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2008. (SEC 
File No. 001-05480) 

Form  of  Cash-Settled  Restricted  Stock  Unit  Grant  Agreement  with  Dividend  Equivalents.  Incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1G to Textron’s  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the  fiscal  year ended January 3, 
2009. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

Form of Performance Share Unit Grant Agreement.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1H to Textron’s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement.  Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  Textron’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2014. 

Form of Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement with Dividend Equivalents. Incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 
2014. 

Form of Performance Share Unit Grant Agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Textron’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2014. 

Textron Inc. Short-Term Incentive Plan (As amended and restated effective January 3, 2010). Incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 
2010. 

Textron Inc. 1999 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Textron Employees (Amended and Restated Effective April 
28,  2010).  Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  Textron’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form 10-Q  for  the 
fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2010. 

Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement.  Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit 10.1  to  Textron’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2004. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Textron’s Quarterly 
Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2004. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

Textron  Spillover  Savings  Plan,  effective  January  3,  2010,  including  Appendix  A,  Defined  Contribution 
Provisions  of  the  Supplemental  Benefits  Plan  for  Textron  Key  Executives  (As  in  effect  before  January  1, 
2008).  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal 
quarter ended April 3, 2010. 

  Second  Amendment  to  the  Textron  Spillover  Savings  Plan,  dated  December  21,  2012.  Incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.4B to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 
2012. 

  Third Amendment to the Textron Spillover Savings Plan, dated October 7, 2013. Incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.4C to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013. 

Textron Spillover Pension Plan, As Amended and Restated Effective January 3, 2010, including Appendix A 
(as  amended  and  restated  effective  January  3,  2010),  Defined  Benefit  Provisions  of  the  Supplemental 

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Benefits Plan for Textron Key Executives (As in effect before January 1, 2007).  Incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.4 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2010. 

10.5B 

  Amendments  to  the  Textron  Spillover  Pension  Plan,  dated  October  12,  2011. Incorporated  by  reference  to 

Exhibit 10.5B to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. 

10.5C 

  Second Amendment to the Textron Spillover Pension Plan, dated October 7, 2013. Incorporated by reference 

to Exhibit 10.5C to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013. 

10.6A 

10.6B 

10.6C 

10.6D 

10.7A 

10.7B 

10.8A 

10.8B 

10.8C 

10.9 

10.10 

Deferred Income Plan for Textron Executives, Effective January 3, 2010, including Appendix A, Provisions 
of the Deferred Income Plan for Textron Key Executives (As in effect before January 1, 2008).  Incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 
2010. 

  First  Amendment  to  the  Deferred  Income  Plan  for  Textron  Executives,  dated  November  7,  2013. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.6B  to  Textron’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year 
ended December 28, 2013. 

Second  Amendment  to  the  Deferred  Income  Plan  for  Textron  Executives,  dated  March  24,  2014. 
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter 
ended March 29, 2014. 

Third Amendment to the Deferred Income Plan for Textron Executives, dated December 12, 2014. 

Deferred  Income  Plan  for  Non-Employee  Directors,  As  Amended  and  Restated  Effective  January 1,  2009, 
including Appendix A, Prior Plan Provisions (As in effect before January 1, 2008). Incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.9 to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009.  (SEC 
File No. 001-05480) 

  Amendment  No.  1  to  Deferred  Income  Plan  for  Non-Employee  Directors,  as  Amended  and  Restated 
Effective  January  1,  2009,  dated  as  of  November  6,  2012.  Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.8B  to 
Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012. 

  Severance  Plan  for  Textron  Key  Executives,  As  Amended  and  Restated  Effective  January  1,  2010. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.10  to  Textron’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  fiscal  year 
ended January 2, 2010. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

First Amendment to the Severance Plan for Textron Key Executives, dated October 26, 2010. Incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.10B to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 
1, 2011. 

Second Amendment to the Severance Plan for Textron Key Executives, dated March 24, 2014. Incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 
29, 2014. 

  Form of  Indemnity  Agreement  between  Textron  and  its  executive  officers.  Incorporated  by  reference  to 
Exhibit A to Textron’s Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 29, 1987. (SEC File 
No. 001-05480) 

Form  of  Indemnity  Agreement  between  Textron  and  its  non-employee  directors  (approved  by  the 
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors on July 21, 2009 and entered 
into with all non-employee directors, effective as of August 1, 2009).  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
10.1 to Textron’s Quarterly  Report on Form 10-Q  for the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2009.  (SEC File 
No. 001-05480) 

10.11A 

Letter Agreement between Textron and Scott C. Donnelly, dated June 26, 2008.  Incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.1 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2008. (SEC 
File No. 001-05480) 

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10.11B 

10.11C 

10.11D 

10.12A 

10.12B 

  Amendment  to  Letter  Agreement  between  Textron  and  Scott  C.  Donnelly,  dated  December  16,  2008, 
together  with  Addendum  No.1  thereto,  dated  December  23,  2008.    Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit 
10.15B to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009. (SEC File No. 
001-05480) 

  Agreement between Textron and Scott C. Donnelly, dated May 1, 2009, related to Mr. Donnelly’s personal 
use of a portion of hangar space at T.F. Green Airport which is leased by Textron. Incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.1 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 4, 2009. (SEC 
File No. 001-05480) 

  Hangar  License  and  Services  Agreement  made  and  entered  into  on  April  25,  2011  to  be  effective  as  of 
December  5,  2010,  between  Textron  Inc.  and  Mr.  Donnelly’s  limited  liability  company.  Incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 
2011. 

Letter  Agreement  between  Textron  and  Frank  Connor,  dated  July  27,  2009.  Incorporated  by  reference  to 
Exhibit 10.2 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2009. (SEC 
File No. 001-05480) 

  Hangar  License  and  Services  Agreement  made  and  entered  into  on  April  25,  2011  to  be  effective  as  of 
December  5,  2010,  between  Textron  Inc.  and  Mr.  Connor’s  limited  liability  company.  Incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 
2011. 

10.13 

  Letter Agreement between Textron and Cheryl H. Johnson, dated June 12, 2012. Incorporated by reference to 

Exhibit 10.2 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012. 

10.14A 

10.14B 

10.15 

10.16  

10.17 

10.18A 

10.18B 

10.18C 

  Letter  Agreement  between  Textron  and  E.  Robert  Lupone,  dated  December  22,  2011.  Incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 
2011. 

  Amendment to letter agreement between Textron and E. Robert Lupone, dated July 27, 2012. Incorporated 
by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.5  to  Textron’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  fiscal  quarter  ended 
September 29, 2012. 

Director Compensation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-
K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2007. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

   Form  of  Aircraft  Time  Sharing  Agreement  between  Textron  and  its  executive  officers. Incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Textron’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 
27, 2008. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

Credit Agreement, dated as of October 4, 2013, among Textron, the Lenders listed therein, JPMorgan Chase 
Bank,  N.A.,  as  Administrative  Agent,  Citibank,  N.A.  and  Bank  of  America,  N.A.,  as  Syndication  Agents, 
and  The  Bank  of  Tokyo-Mitsubishi  UFJ, Ltd., as  Documentation  Agent.  Incorporated  by  reference  to 
Exhibit 10.1 to Textron’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2013. 

Master  Services  Agreement  between  Textron  Inc.  and  Computer  Sciences  Corporation  dated  October 27, 
2004.  Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit 10.26  to  Textron’s  Annual  Report  on  Form 10-K  for  the  fiscal 
year ended January 1, 2005. * (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

Amendment No. 4 to Master Services Agreement between Textron Inc. and Computer Sciences Corporation, 
dated July 1, 2007. Incorporated by reference  to Exhibit 10.1 to Textron’s  Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 
for the fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2007. (SEC File No. 001-05480) 

  Amendment No. 5 to Master Services Agreement between Textron Inc. and Computer Sciences Corporation, 
dated as of March 13, 2008. * Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22C to Textron’s Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011. 

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32.2 

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  Amendment No. 6 to Master Services Agreement between Textron Inc. and Computer Sciences Corporation, 
dated as of June 17, 2009. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22D to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 
10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011. 

  Amendment No. 7 to Master Services Agreement between Textron Inc. and Computer Sciences Corporation, 
dated as of September 30, 2010. * Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22E to  Textron’s Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011. 

  Agreement and Plan of Merger among Beech Holdings, LLC, Sky Intermediate Merger Sub, LLC, Textron 
Inc.  and  Textron  Acquisition  LLC,  dated  as  of  December  26,  2013.  Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit 
10.19 to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013. 

Term  Credit  Agreement,  dated  as  of  January  24,  2014  Among  Textron,  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  as 
administrative agent, Citibank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agents, The Bank of Tokyo-
Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as documentation agent, and other lenders named therein. Incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10.20 to Textron’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013. 

Computation of ratio of income to fixed charges of Textron Inc.’s Manufacturing group.  

Computation of ratio of income to fixed charges of Textron Inc., including all majority-owned subsidiaries. 

Certain  subsidiaries  of  Textron.  Other  subsidiaries,  which  considered  in  the  aggregate  do  not  constitute  a 
significant subsidiary, are omitted from such list.  

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.  

Power of attorney. 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of 
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of 
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  

  The  following  materials  from  Textron  Inc.’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended  January  3, 
2015,  formatted  in  XBRL  (eXtensible  Business  Reporting  Language):  (i)  the  Consolidated  Statements  of 
Operations,  (ii)  the  Consolidated  Statements  of  Comprehensive  Income  (iii)  the  Consolidated  Balance 
Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’  Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash 
Flows,  (vi)  the  Notes  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements,  and  (vii)  Schedule  II  –  Valuation  and 
Qualifying Accounts. 

*  Confidential Treatment has been requested for portions of this document. 

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Signatures 

Pursuant  to  the  requirement  of  Section 13  or  15(d) of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  the  registrant  has  duly  caused  this 
Annual Report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on this 25th day of February 
2015. 

TEXTRON INC. 
Registrant 

By: 

/s/ Frank T. Connor 
Frank T. Connor 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below on 
this 25th day of February 2015 by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated:  

Name 

  Title 

/s/ Scott C. Donnelly 
Scott C. Donnelly 

* 
Kathleen M. Bader 

* 
R. Kerry Clark 

* 
James T. Conway 

* 
Ivor J. Evans 

* 
Lawrence K. Fish 

* 
Paul E. Gagné 

* 
Dain M. Hancock 

* 
Lord Powell of Bayswater KCMG 

* 
Lloyd G. Trotter 

* 
James L. Ziemer 

/s/ Frank T. Connor 
Frank T. Connor 

/s/ Mark S. Bamford 
Mark S. Bamford 

*By: 

/s/ Jayne M. Donegan   
Jayne M. Donegan, Attorney-in-fact 

  Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 

(principal executive officer) 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  

(principal financial officer) 

  Vice President and Corporate Controller  

(principal accounting officer) 

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

INVESTOR RELATIONS

Textron Inc. 
40 Westminster Street 
Providence, RI 02903 
(401) 421-2800 
www.textron.com 

ANNUAL MEETING

Textron’s annual meeting of shareholders will be held on 
Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 11 a.m. EDT at  
Textron Inc., 40 Westminster Street, 18th Floor,  
Providence, RI 02903. 

TRANSFER AGENT, REGISTRAR AND  
DIVIDEND PAYING AGENT

For shareholder services such as change of address,  
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ownership or the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, write or call:

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(Symbol: TXT)

Textron common stock is listed on the  
New York Stock Exchange.

Textron Inc. 
Investor Relations 
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Providence, RI 02903

Investor Relations phone line: 
(401) 457-2288

News media phone line: 
(401) 457-2362

For more information, visit our website at www.textron.com. 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

To receive a copy of Textron’s Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Proxy 
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Relations at the address listed above. For the most recent 
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Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

TEXTRON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

To contact the Textron Board of Directors or to report concerns  
or complaints about accounting, internal accounting controls or 
auditing matters, you may write to Board of Directors,  
Textron Inc., 40 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903;  
call (866) 698-6655 or (401) 457-2269; or send an email to 
textrondirectors@textron.com.

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TEXTRON’S DIVERSE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands of aircraft, defense and industrial 
products that provide customers with groundbreaking technologies, innovative solutions and 
first-class service.

BELL HELICOPTER 

TEXTRON AVIATION

INDUSTRIAL

TEXTRON SYSTEMS

Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey

Cessna Citation X+

Greenlee 1055 AutoBend 3D

Aerosonde® Small UAS

Bell UH-1Y Venom

 Cessna Citation M2

E-Z-GO Express High Output S4

ODYSSEY™ 10 Flight Simulator

Bell 525 Relentless™

 Beechcraft King Air 350i

Cushman Refresher® FS4

Ship-to-Shore Connector

Bell 407™ 

Cessna TTx

Kautex Fuel Tank System

Fury™ Precision Guided Weapon

Bell 412™

Beechcraft T-6

Jacobsen ECLIPSE® 322

COMMANDO™ Elite

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X™

Textron AirLand Scorpion™

TUG GT110 Pushback

Common Unmanned  
Surface Vehicle

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