Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 03 2017 - 2:20PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12
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Textron Inc.
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 26, 2017. TEXTRON INC. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. TEXTRON INC. 40 WESTMINSTER STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 proxy materials and voting instructions. E18674-P86115-Z69339 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain Meeting Information Meeting Type:Annual Meeting For holders as of:February 27, 2017 Date: April 26, 2017Time: 11:00 AM EDT Location: Textron Inc. 40 Westminster Street Providence, Rhode Island
Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. VIEW MATERIALS & VOTE SCAN TO How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. E18675-P86115-Z69339 Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smart phone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENTANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS, INCLUDING ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K How to View Online: and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET:www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*:sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 12, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.
The Board of Directors recommends you vote "FOR" the following nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote "FOR" Proposals 2 and 3. 2.Approval of the Textron Inc. Short-Term Incentive Plan. 1. Election of Directors 1a. Scott C. Donnelly 3. Approval of the advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve executive compensation. 1b. Kathleen M. Bader The Board of Directors recommends that you vote "1 YEAR" on Proposal 4. 1c. R. Kerry Clark 4. Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. 1d. James T. Conway The Board of Directors recommends you vote "FOR" Proposal 5. 1e. Ivor J. Evans 1f. Lawrence K. Fish 5. Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accounting firm. 1g. Paul E. Gagné The Board of Directors recommends you vote "AGAINST" Proposal 6. 1h. Ralph D. Heath 6. Shareholder proposal regarding annual report on lobbying activities. 1i. Lloyd G. Trotter Note: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. 1j. James L. Ziemer 1k. Maria T. Zuber E18676-P86115-Z69339 Voting Items
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