DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

• Reports quarterly revenue of $2.0 billion, an increase of 4% over the prior year
• Delivers quarterly diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.12, an increase of 12% over last year
• Achieves adjusted quarterly diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.10, excluding tax benefits of $0.02, up 9% from an adjusted prior year
• Reaffirms outlook for full year revenue growth at 7% to 9%, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $5.05 to $5.35

Dover (NYSE: DOV) announced today that for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, revenue was $2.0 billion, an increase of 4% over the prior-year period. The revenue increase was driven by a 6% increase from acquisitions offset by organic decline of 1% and a minor impact from foreign exchange. Earnings from continuing operations were $197.0 million, or $1.12 diluted earnings per share ("EPS"), compared to $186.4 million, or $1.00 EPS, in the prior-year period, representing increases of 6% and 12%, respectively. Excluding the impact of discrete tax items of $0.02 EPS recognized in the current quarter and $0.01 EPS recognized in the prior-year period, adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2013 was $1.10, reflecting an increase of 9% over an adjusted EPS of $1.01 in the prior-year period.

Commenting on the first quarter results, Dover's President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert A. Livingston, said, "We were pleased with our first quarter results. We achieved solid revenue growth from our businesses serving the production and downstream energy markets and the consumer electronics market. These results helped offset the anticipated revenue decline driven by a lower North American rig count and reduced refrigeration activity, principally associated with a major retailer, as well as soft European industrial markets. In addition, our recently acquired refrigeration business, Anthony International, is off to a great start and we are enthusiastic about Dover's continued strength in that market. We also made progress on our $1 billion share repurchase program, repurchasing 4 million shares in the first quarter."

"I am encouraged by our solid seasonal bookings growth as we begin the second quarter. In total, bookings grew 7% and resulted in a book-to-bill of 1.09."

"Looking ahead, our full year view of 2013 is essentially unchanged from our previous guidance. We continue to expect full year organic growth of 3% to 5%, complemented by acquisition growth of 4%, resulting in total revenue growth of 7% to 9%. Accordingly, we are reaffirming our full year diluted EPS from continuing operations will be in the range of $5.05 - $5.35."

Net earnings for the first quarter of 2013 were $210.0 million or $1.20 EPS, including earnings from discontinued operations of $13.0 million, or $0.07 EPS, compared to net earnings of $196.1 million, or $1.05 EPS, for the same period of 2012, which included earnings from discontinued operations of $9.7 million, or $0.05 EPS.

Dover will host a webcast of its first quarter 2013 conference call at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time (9:00 A.M. Central Time) on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. The webcast can be accessed on the Dover website at www.dovercorporation.com. The conference call will also be made available for replay on the website. Additional information on Dover's first quarter results and its operating segments can also be found on the Company's website.

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 is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available on our website at www.dovercorporation.com.

Forward looking Statement:

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, operating and strategic plans, income, earnings, cash flows, changes in operations, operating improvements, industries in which Dover businesses operate and the U.S. and global economies. Statements in this press release that are not historical are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" and may be indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipates," "expects," "believes," "indicates," "suggests," "will," "plans," "supports," "projects," "should," "would," "could," "hope," "forecast" and "management is of the opinion," or the use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations, including, but not limited to, the state of the worldwide economy and sovereign credit, especially in Europe; political events that could impact the worldwide economy; the impact of natural disasters and their effect on global supply chains and energy markets; current economic conditions and uncertainties in the credit and capital markets; instability in countries where Dover conducts business; possible future terrorist threats and their effect on the worldwide economy; the ability of Dover's businesses to expand into new geographic markets and to anticipate and meet customer demands for new products and product enhancements; increased competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Dover's businesses; the impact of loss of a single-source manufacturing facility; changes in customer demand or loss of a significant customer; the relative mix of products and services which impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints; increases in the cost of raw materials; domestic and foreign governmental and public policy changes including environmental regulations, conflict minerals disclosure requirements, and tax policies (including domestic and international export subsidy programs, R&E credits and other similar programs); protection and validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the ability to identify and successfully consummate value-adding acquisition opportunities; Dover's ability to achieve expected savings from integration, synergy and other cost-control initiatives; unforeseen developments in contingencies such as litigation; international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and a downgrade in Dover's credit ratings. Dover refers you to the documents that it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as its reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from its current expectations and from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Dover undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

INVESTOR SUPPLEMENT - FIRST QUARTER 2013

SOURCE Dover