EXHIBIT 4.4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SUPPORT AGREEMENT OBLIGATIONS
This letter confirms the irrevocable acknowledgement and agreement of
Textron Inc. that any holder, or assignee of Notes issued by a subsidiary of
Textron Financial Corporation ("TFC"), which Notes are guaranteed by TFC, is
entitled to rely on, enforce, and enjoy all of the benefits and protections of
the provisions of the Support Agreement between TFC and Textron Inc. dated as of
May 25, 1994 as though (i) such holder or assignee were a direct lender of funds
to TFC for all purposes of such Support Agreement, and (ii) the Notes constitute
indebtedness for borrowed money outstanding of TFC for all purposes of such
Support Agreement.
TEXTRON INC.
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Dated: November 28, 2001 Title: Vice President and Treasurer
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