TEXTRON INC

Previous wording

Our business, financial condition and results of operations are subject to various risks. Investors should review and consider the risk factors previously disclosed in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2026, and in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 4, 2026, along with the additional risk factors included below. We may disclose changes to these risk factors or additional risk factors in our future filings with the SEC as the business environment and conditions change. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe are not material also may adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Current wording

Our business, financial condition and results of operations are subject to various risks. Investors should review and consider the risk factors previously disclosed in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2026, and in the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended April 4, 2026 and July 4, 2026, along with the additional risk factors included below. We may disclose changes to these risk factors or additional risk factors in our future filings with the SEC as the business environment and conditions change. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe are not material also may adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant volatility in the global energy and commodity markets, increased energy and shipping costs, disruptions to international shipping lanes (including the Strait of Hormuz) and heightened risks of supply-chain interruptions, cyber-attacks and terrorism. Certain of our direct or indirect suppliers also have been negatively impacted by these events, resulting in increased costs to us for certain materials and components. The continuation or escalation of hostilities in the Middle East region could adversely affect global economic conditions, lead to other delivery schedule, order activity and/or supply chain disruptions, result in continued elevated transportation and energy costs and other inflationary pressures or otherwise negatively impact our operations. Sustained elevated energy costs, including the cost of jet fuel, could adversely impact demand and/or utilization of our aircraft and rotorcraft products. Furthermore, the potential for retaliatory acts of cyberwarfare against U.S. defense companies in response to the hostilities could result in increased cyber-attacks against us. The impact of any one or more of these or other factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results.

Current wording

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant volatility in the global energy and commodity markets, increased energy and shipping costs, disruptions to international shipping lanes (including the Strait of Hormuz) and heightened risks of supply-chain interruptions, cyber-attacks and terrorism. Certain of our direct or indirect suppliers also have been negatively impacted by these events, resulting in increased costs to us for certain materials and components. The continuation or escalation of hostilities in the Middle East region has adversely affected, and could continue to adversely affect, global economic conditions, and could lead to other delivery schedule, order activity and/or supply chain disruptions, result in continued elevated transportation and energy costs and other inflationary pressures or otherwise negatively impact our operations. Sustained elevated energy costs, including the cost of jet fuel, could adversely impact demand and/or utilization of our aircraft and rotorcraft products. Furthermore, the potential for retaliatory acts of cyberwarfare against U.S. defense companies in response to the hostilities could result in increased cyber-attacks against us. The impact of any one or more of these or other factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results.

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We have recently announced our intention to separate our Industrial segment from the Company and its core aerospace and defense businesses (the Separation) pursuant to a sale of the Industrial businesses, a tax-free separation of the Industrial businesses into a standalone, publicly traded company or another transaction. The Company has begun to explore several paths to effect the Separation, but at this time there is uncertainty as to the terms, structure and timing of any transaction, whether the closing conditions for a transaction will be satisfied or waived, and whether the Separation will be completed on the Company’s targeted timeline or at all. Additional factors such as conditions in the equity and debt markets and other external conditions or developments, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, could delay the completion of the Separation relative to its targeted timeline, prevent it from occurring at all or, if it does occur, adversely impact the future operating and financial performance, market position and business strategy for the Company and/or the Industrial segment following the Separation. These or other unanticipated developments could also cause the Separation to occur on terms or conditions that are less favorable than anticipated. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the Separation, if completed, will be successful in meeting its objectives or achieving its intended benefits.

Current wording

On April 30, 2026, we announced our intention to separate our Industrial segment from the Company and its core aerospace and defense businesses (the Separation) pursuant to a sale of the Industrial businesses, a tax-free separation of the Industrial businesses into a standalone, publicly traded company or another transaction. The Company continues to explore several paths to effect the Separation, but at this time there is uncertainty as to the terms, structure and timing of any transaction, whether the closing conditions for a transaction will be satisfied or waived, and whether the Separation will be completed on the Company’s targeted timeline or at all. Additional factors such as conditions in the equity and debt markets and other external conditions or developments, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, could delay the completion of the Separation relative to its targeted timeline, prevent it from occurring at all or, if it does occur, adversely impact the future operating and financial performance, market position and business strategy for the Company and/or the Industrial segment following the Separation. These or other unanticipated developments could also cause the Separation to occur on terms or conditions that are less favorable than anticipated. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the Separation, if completed, will be successful in meeting its objectives or achieving its intended benefits.

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During 2025, we derived approximately 27% 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 MV-75 program at Bell represents a significant and growing portion of our U.S. Government revenues and backlog. Bell has significantly increased and expects to continue to increase its investments in the resources, facilities and personnel applied to the

Current wording

During 2025, we derived approximately 27% 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 MV-75 program at Bell represents a significant and growing portion of our U.S. Government revenues and backlog. Bell has significantly increased its investments in the resources, facilities and personnel applied to the MV-75 program.

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MV-75 program. However, as described in Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies - MV-75 Program - Funding, subsequent to the end of our second quarter, in mid-July 2026, Bell exhausted substantially all currently available fiscal 2026 MV-75 program funds. While the U.S. Government is pursuing an ATR request for $350 million in additional fiscal 2026 funding for the MV-75 program, approval of the request is not guaranteed. The U.S. Government has advised that is not obligated to reimburse Bell for any costs incurred beyond the current obligated funding allotted for the contract and that any performance beyond the allotted funds is at Bell’s own risk. If additional funding is not approved and obligated, we could incur significant unreimbursed costs and recognize a significant unfavorable cumulative catch-up program adjustment as well as experience an adverse cash flow impact. In addition, while the current Future Years Defense Program indicates a funding level for the MV-75 program of $2.3 billion for the Government’s fiscal 2027 year which begins October 1, 2026, considerable uncertainty exists regarding how future budget and program decisions will develop. We cannot predict the impact on existing, follow-on or future programs from changes in the threat environment, defense spending levels, government priorities, political leadership, procurement practices, inflation and other macroeconomic trends, military strategy, or broader societal changes. Significant changes in national and international priorities for defense spending could affect the funding, or the timing of funding, of our programs, which could negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition. In particular, a material reduction or delay in funding of the MV-75 program could have a material adverse effect on Bell’s and our cash flows, results of operations and financial condition.

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We cannot predict the impact on existing, follow-on or future programs from changes in the threat environment, defense spending levels, government priorities, political leadership, procurement practices, inflation and other macroeconomic trends, military strategy, or broader societal changes. Significant changes in national and international priorities for defense spending could affect the funding, or the timing of funding, of our programs, which could negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition. In particular, a material reduction or delay in funding of the MV-75 program could have a material adverse effect on Bell’s and our cash flows, results of operations and financial condition.