form8k.htm
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): May 23, 2013
DOVER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-4018
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53-0257888
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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3005 Highland Parkway
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Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
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(630) 541-1540
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On May 23, 2013, Dover Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved pursuing a plan to spin off certain of its communication technologies businesses into a standalone, publicly traded company, to be named Knowles Corporation ("Knowles"). The Company anticipates that the transaction will be in the form of a distribution of 100% of the stock of Knowles to the Company's shareholders, which will be tax free to the Company and U.S. shareholders. A copy of the press release regarding the proposed spin off is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Completion of the spin off is subject to customary conditions described further in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
A conference call and webcast at which the planned spin off will be discussed will be held on May 23, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A copy of the presentation for that meeting is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the presentation will also be available for a limited time on the Company's website, www.dovercorporation.com. The conference call will be made available for replay on the Company's website.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 23, 2013
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99.2
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Investor Presentation
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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DOVER CORPORATION
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Date: May 23, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Ivonne M. Cabrera
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Ivonne M. Cabrera
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 23, 2013
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99.2
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Investor Presentation
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