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DOVER Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 9, 2006)

Filed February 9, 2006For Securities:DOV

Summary

Dover Corporation (DOV) filed an 8-K on February 9, 2006, primarily to disclose its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005. The report highlights the company's operational performance, including the impact of discontinued operations on its financial statements for the years 2004 and 2005. This supplemental information, provided in Exhibit 99.1, offers a clearer view of ongoing business segments by segregating the results of divested operations. Investors should note that this filing is furnished, meaning it is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. The key takeaway is the provision of detailed quarterly financial tables that allow for a more precise analysis of Dover's core business performance and trends, particularly when comparing periods net of discontinued operations. This data is intended to be made available on Dover's website.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dover Corporation announced its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005.
  • 2The filing includes supplemental quarterly financial tables for 2004 and 2005.
  • 3These tables specifically reflect the impact of discontinued operations.
  • 4The purpose is to provide investors with a clearer understanding of ongoing business performance.
  • 5The supplemental financial information will be posted on Dover's website.
  • 6The report is furnished to the SEC and not incorporated by reference into other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Dover Corporation's financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005, and to provide supplemental financial tables that detail the impact of discontinued operations on its financial performance for 2004 and 2005.

The filing provides results of operations for the period ending December 31, 2005, and includes supplemental quarterly financial tables for both 2004 and 2005. These tables are designed to isolate and show the effects of discontinued operations.

Understanding the impact of discontinued operations helps investors to better assess the ongoing profitability and financial health of Dover's core, continuing businesses. By segregating these results, investors can analyze trends and make more informed decisions about the company's future prospects.

The supplemental quarterly financial tables reflecting the impact of discontinued operations are filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. Dover also intends to post this information on its website.