DOVER CORPORATION INCREASES DIVIDEND BY 11%

Downers Grove, IL, August 2, 2012 - The Board of Directors of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) today increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.35 (thirty-five cents) per share, from the previous $0.315 (thirty-one and one half cents) per share, an increase of 11%.  This is the 57^th consecutive year in which Dover has paid an increased cash dividend, giving it the fourth longest record of consecutive annual dividend increases of all listed companies, as reported by Mergent's Dividend Achievers.

This increased dividend will be paid on September 15, 2012 to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2012.

Dover Corporation is a multi-billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. For over 50 years, Dover has been providing its customers with outstanding products and services that reflect the company's commitment to operational excellence, innovation and market leadership. The company focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification. Dover employs 35,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. Additional information is available at http://www.dovercorporation.com/.

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