UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 23, 2014

DOVER CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 
 	 	 	 	 	
Delaware	 	1-4018
	 	53-0257888
	
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)	 	(Commission
File Number)	 	(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)	
3005 Highland Parkway
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(630) 541-1540
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 7.01	Regulation FD Disclosure.	
Dover Corporation (the “Company” or “Dover”) will present at the Citigroup Industrials Conference on September 23, 2014 at 10:15 a.m. Eastern time. A copy of the slide presentation to be used by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. A link to the live audio webcast of the Company’s presentation and related materials will be available on the Company’s website (www.dovercorporation.com) and a replay of the webcast will be available on the website for approximately 90 days.
Exhibit 99.1 contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements in these materials include any statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, market and economic conditions and changes in corporate policy. Dover refers you to the documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Dover’s periodic reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from Dover’s current expectations and from the forward-looking statements contained in these presentation materials. Dover undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
The information in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed by Dover under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.	
 
(a)	Financial statements of businesses acquired.	
Not applicable.
 
(b)	Pro forma financial information.	
Not applicable.
 
(c)	Shell company transactions.	
Not applicable.
 
(d)	Exhibits.	
The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report:
 
 	99.1	Dover Corporation’s Presentation September 23, 2014	

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 23, 2014	 	 	 	DOVER CORPORATION	
 	 	 	 	(Registrant)	
 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	By:	 	/s/ Ivonne M. Cabrera	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Ivonne M. Cabrera	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary	

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
No.	  	Description	
 	 	
99.1	  	Dover Corporation’s Presentation September 23, 2014	

Citigroup Industrials ConferenceSeptember 23, 2014Bob LivingstonPresident & CEOExhibit 99.1

2Forward looking statementsWe want to remind everyone that our comments may contain forward-lookingstatements that are inherently subject to uncertainties and risks. We cautioneveryone to be guided in their analysis of Dover by referring tothe documentswe file from time to time with the SEC, including our Form 10-K for 2013 and ourForm 10-Q for the second quarter of 2014, for a list of factors that could causeour results to differ from those anticipated in any such forward-lookingstatements.We would also direct your attention to our website, www.dovercorporation.com,where considerably more information can be found.

3StrategyOur track record of success is based on:–Core technological advantages–Leading brands in the markets we serve–Commitment to industry leadership through innovation and scale–Strong focus on the customerOur deep understanding of the customer and our exceptional capabilities in providingsolutions enable us to winOur technologies and innovative products are enablers for our customers to winOur focus on people drives our performance–Develop deep bench–Move talent through organization

4Recent activities support our underlying strategy & strengthsBuilding our industrial businesses–Continued to invest and acquire inour growth areasRecent acquisitions expandproduct breadth and geographicreach–Our business profile is moreconsistent and focused withsustainable higher marginsIncreased investment in productivityinitiatives–Global supply chain–Rooftop consolidations–Common infrastructure for sharedservices–Lean activitiesCustomer intimacy–Innovate for the customerRecurring theme of deliveringefficiency and sustainability–Superior customer serviceOn-time delivery, quality, supportLeverage our scaleGenerate cashMarket share leadership–Focus on technology and innovationdrive share gains and customer loyaltyRecent ActivitiesUnderlying Strengths

5Our track record of successRevenueEBITEPSDividendsNote: Revenue and EBIT is in millions; adjusted EPS represents Dover’s earnings from continuing operations per common share adjusted for gains from discrete and other tax itemsof $0.17, $0.16, $0.23, $0.09 and $0.46 respectively, for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, and other one-time gains of $0.02 in 2013.$0$325$650$975$1,300$0$2,000$4,000$6,000$8,00020092010201120122013Revenue & EBITRevenueEBIT$1.00$1.20$1.40$1.60$0.00$1.50$3.00$4.5020092010201120122013Adj. EPS & Dividends PaidAdj. EPSDividend per share

6Energy–DrillingandcoreUSartificialliftbusinessisperformingverywellUS well count and rig count showing continued modest improvementStrong shale activity–Middle East activity remains strong–Slowing Canada/Australia activity–Bearings markets reflect continued slow OEM gas turbine build rates–Winch activity impacted by soft military orders and weak crane marketsEngineered Systems–Generally solid market conditions in IndustrialWaste Handling and auto aftermarket continue to lead performance–Printing & Identification market continues to support solid mid-digit organic growthRecent acquisitions performing wellMarket commentary

7Fluids–Business remains solid across pumps and fluid transferPumps driven by strong project activity in plastics and petrochemicals marketsand oil & gasFluid transfer benefiting from active global retail fueling markets and fueltransportation safety concernsRefrigeration & Food Equipment–Expect to outgrow a soft market–Modest organic growth Delayed capital spending in dollar store market segmentLatin America (Mexico, Caribbean) refrigeration market remains weakSmall format store rollout delayed by major retail customer–Completed transition to new Atlanta refrigeration system manufacturing facilityMarket commentary

8Capital Allocation–Raisedannualdividendfor59thconsecutiveyear–Acquisition pipeline remains very activeWill close $800 million in deals in 2014Fluids and Energy receiving most attentionSummary–Full-year EPS range at $4.75 -$4.853rdquarter approximately $0.08 below our expectations, impacted by: –Modest, but measurable impact from costs associated with recently completeddeals and those in pipeline –Lower Canada/Australia volume and bearings market within Energy–Customer push-outs in Refrigeration–Favorable trends seen into 2015Strong US oil & gas dynamicsStrong shipments in Printing & Identification, Waste Handling and FluidsBenefits of recent acquisitionsCapital allocation and summary