2012.11.05 8-K
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 5, 2012
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DOVER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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State of Delaware | 1-4018 | 53-0257888 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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3005 Highland Parkway | | |
Downers Grove, Illinois | | 60515 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(630) 541-1540
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 5, 2012, Dover Corporation issued the Press Release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing an additional $1 billion share repurchase program and its intention to divest certain non-core businesses.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) | Financial statements of businesses acquired. |
Not applicable.
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(b) | Pro forma financial information. |
Not applicable.
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(c) | Shell company transactions. |
Not applicable.
The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
99.1 Dover Corporation Press Release dated November 5, 2012.
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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Date: November 5, 2012 | DOVER CORPORATION | |
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| By: | /s/ Joseph W. Schmidt | |
| | Joseph W. Schmidt | |
| | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Number | | Exhibit |
99.1 | | Press Release of Dover Corporation, dated November 5, 2012 |
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