DOVER INCREASES DIVIDEND BY 7%

Downers Grove, IL, August 1, 2013 - The Board of Directors of Dover (NYSE: DOV) today increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.375 (thirty-seven and one-half cents) per share, from the previous $0.35 (thirty-five cents) per share, an increase of $0.025 (two and one-half cents) or 7%. This is the 58^th consecutive year in which Dover has increased its annual 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 16, 2013 to shareholders of record as of August 30, 2013.

About Dover
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of over $8 billion.  For over 50 years, Dover has been delivering outstanding products and services that reflect its market leadership and commitment to operational and technical excellence. The Company's entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover's well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry-leading product innovation. Dover focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover employs 35,000 people worldwide. Dover Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available on the company's website at www.dovercorporation.com.

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