DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

• Reports quarterly revenue of $2.0 billion, an increase of 6% over the prior year
• Delivers quarterly diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.16, an increase of 10% over last year
• Achieves adjusted quarterly diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.09, excluding tax benefits of $0.07, up 7% from an adjusted prior year
• Reaffirms 2013 full year revenue growth of 7% to 9% and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $5.05 to $5.35

Dover (NYSE: DOV) announced today that for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, revenue was $2.0 billion, an increase of 6% over the prior year period. The revenue increase was driven by organic growth of 2% and a 5% increase from acquisitions, offset in part by a 1% unfavorable impact from foreign exchange. Earnings from continuing operations were $208.2 million, or $1.16 diluted earnings per share ("EPS"), compared to $197.3 million, or $1.05 EPS, in the prior year period, representing increases in earnings from continuing operations and EPS of 6% and 10%, respectively. Excluding the impact of tax benefits of $0.07 EPS recognized in the current quarter and $0.03 EPS recognized in the prior year period, adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $1.09, reflecting an increase of 7% over an adjusted EPS of $1.02 in the prior year period.

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $8.1 billion, an increase of 10% over the prior year, reflecting organic growth of 5%, a 6% increase from acquisitions and a 1% unfavorable impact from foreign exchange. Earnings from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $833.1 million, or $4.53 EPS, compared to $773.2 million, or $4.09 EPS in the prior year period, representing an increase in earnings from continuing operations of 8% and an increase in EPS of 11%. Excluding the impact of tax benefits of $0.09 EPS in the current year and $0.22 EPS in the prior year, adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $4.44, an increase of 15% over an adjusted EPS of $3.87 in the prior year.

Commenting on the fourth quarter results, Dover's President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert A. Livingston, said, "I am pleased with our fourth quarter results as all our segments recorded organic growth, and the majority of our end-markets continued to show strength in orders, despite uncertain economic conditions. Within Communication Technologies, we saw the continuation of a strong smart phone market and we achieved improved sequential performance at Sound Solutions. Our Energy segment demonstrated its resiliency by posting modest organic growth despite a lower North American rig count. Engineered Systems continued to see a very active refrigeration and food equipment market, while Printing & Identification's fast moving consumer goods market continued to expand. We also closed several acquisitions in the quarter, most notably Anthony, which will strengthen our refrigeration product offering and expand our markets and channels."

"For the year, we generated nearly $1 billion in free cash flow, supported by strong cash conversion in the fourth quarter. Our solid cash flow is a key element in the continued execution of our capital allocation strategy. Specifically, we made significant internal and acquisition investments in our five key growth spaces, we returned cash in the form of expanded dividends and began execution on our $1 billion share repurchase program announced in November."

"Looking ahead, our full year view of 2013 is unchanged from our December 10, 2012 investor day guidance. We expect full year organic growth of 3% to 5% complemented by acquisition growth of 4%, resulting in revenue growth of 7% to 9%. The benefits of leverage on volume coupled with a lower share count from our repurchase program will help us deliver solid earnings growth. Accordingly, we are reaffirming full year diluted EPS from continuing operations in the range of $5.05 - $5.35."

Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012 were $159.9 million or $0.89 EPS, including a net loss from discontinued operations of $48.4 million, or $0.27 EPS, compared to net earnings of $278.3 million, or $1.49 EPS, for the same period of 2011, which included net income from discontinued operations of $81.0 million, or $0.43 EPS. As previously announced, two non-core businesses serving the electronic assembly and test markets were reclassified to discontinued operations during the fourth quarter, with the intent to divest these businesses in 2013. In connection with the plan to divest, a goodwill impairment charge of $51.9 million, net of tax, or $0.29 EPS was recognized, which is reflected within discontinued operations in the fourth quarter and full year periods. Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $811.1 million, or $4.41 EPS, including a net loss from discontinued operations of $22.0 million, or $0.12 EPS, compared to net earnings of $895.2 million, or $4.74 EPS for the same period of 2011, which included net income from discontinued operations of $122.1 million or $0.65 EPS.

Dover will host a webcast of its fourth quarter 2012 conference call at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time (9:00 A.M. Central Time) on Thursday, January 24, 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 fourth 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 companies operate and the U.S. and global economies. Statements in this press release that are not historical 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," use of 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, uncertainties in the credit and capital markets, interest rates, currency exchange rates, the world economy and sovereign credit, especially in Europe; political events and possible future terrorist threats that could impact countries where Dover does business or the worldwide economy; the impact of natural disasters and their effect on global supply chains and energy markets; increases in the cost of raw materials; the Company's ability to achieve expected savings from integration, synergy and other cost-control initiatives; the ability to identify and successfully consummate value-adding acquisition opportunities; increased competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Dover's operating companies; the ability of Dover's companies to expand into new geographic markets and to anticipate and meet customer demands for new products and product enhancements; the impact of loss of a single-source manufacturing facility; changes in customer demand; a downgrade in Dover's credit ratings; the relative mix of products and services which impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints; domestic and foreign governmental and public policy changes including environmental regulations, tax policies, export subsidy programs, R&E credits and other similar programs; unforeseen developments in contingencies such as litigation; protection and validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; and the cyclical nature of some of Dover's companies. 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.

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(1) For the three months and year ended December 31, 2012, the loss from discontinued operations, net reflects a goodwill impairment charge of approximately $64 million ($52 million, net of tax) recognized in connection with the reclassification of Everett Charles Technologies and DEK to discontinued operations.

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