DOVER DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

Downers Grove, IL, May 3, 2012 - The Board of Directors of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.315 (thirty-one and one half cents)  per share, payable on June 15, 2012 to shareholders of record as of May 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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Paul Goldberg                                                       
Vice President - Investor Relations
(212) 922-1640

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