form8k-113011.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 30, 2011
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DOVER CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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1-4018
(Commission File Number)
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53-0257888
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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3005 Highland Parkway, Suite 200
Downers Grove, Illinois
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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60515
(Zip Code)
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(630) 541-1540
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On November 30, 2011, Dover Corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the realignment of its operating units discussed below, announced the promotion of Jeffrey Niew and John Hartner as the presidents of the new business segments, Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification, respectively. The Company also announced the retirement of David Van Loan after 30 years with the Company and its subsidiaries.
Item 8.01 Other Information
Effective as of the Company's fourth quarter 2011 financial results, the Company has realigned its operating units into four business segments which will be organized around key end-markets. The four segments are as follows:
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
ENERGY
ENGINEERED SYSTEMS
PRINTING & IDENTIFICATION
The Engineered Systems segment is comprised of two platforms, Fluid Solutions and Refrigeration & Industrial.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is the Company’s press release dated November 30, 2011, announcing the realignment. Annual unaudited financial information for the years 2008 to 2010 and quarterly unaudited financial information for the years 2010 and 2011 reflecting the Company’s new reporting business segments are included in the press release.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Financial statements of businesses acquired.
Not applicable.
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Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable.
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Shell company transactions.
Not applicable.
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(d)
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Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
99.1 Press Release of Dover Corporation, dated November 30, 2011.
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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.
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DOVER CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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By:
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/s/ Joseph W. Schmidt |
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Joseph W. Schmidt |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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99.1
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Press Release of Dover Corporation, dated November 30, 2011.
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