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Looking Ahead
As we approach the new millennium, Textron is a company poised for greatness.
We are confident that we will deliver another year of solid, double-digit revenue
and earnings-per-share growth in 1999.
Our strategy is clear. We have a mix of businesses with significant global
growth potential. Our management team is strong. Our leadership transition is
complete. Importantly, we have the infrastructure and processes in place to
help us realize our goals.
Underlying all of these critical elements is our relentless commitment
to continuous improvement and operating excellence. With a strong
balance sheet and the additional financial resources from the sale of Avco,
we are very well-positioned to pursue opportunities that support Textron’s
long-term growth.
I look forward to leading Textron into the next century. Our company has
never been stronger, our people never more committed. Together with your
support and confidence, we will continue to grow our company, build futures
for our people and add value for our shareholders.
Sincerely,
Lewis B. Campbell
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Vision
Textron’s Vision is to be:
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One of the World’s Best
Managed Companies
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Excellent Managers
of Shareholder
Resources
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A Multi-industry
Company with Global
Leadership Positions in
Each of Our Businesses
Total Return
to Shareholders
(year-end value of $100 invested at year-end 1989)
Textron: 26% average annual return
S&P 500: Index 18% average annual return