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DOVER Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 25, 2012)

Filed January 25, 2012For Securities:DOV

Summary

Dover Corporation (DOV) filed an 8-K on January 25, 2012, to announce its financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. The filing primarily serves to officially report these results, which were also disseminated through a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presentation slides (Exhibit 99.2) made available on the company's website. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and will not be incorporated into other SEC filings, meaning it is a standalone disclosure of performance for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release and presentation for specifics on the company's operational performance and financial condition as of year-end 2011. Investors interested in understanding Dover's performance for this period should refer to those exhibits for comprehensive figures, trends, and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dover Corporation announced its financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presentation slides (Exhibit 99.2) detailing the results.
  • 3These financial results were also posted on Dover Corporation's website.
  • 4The filing is categorized under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5No newly acquired business financial statements or pro forma information were presented in this filing.
  • 6The information furnished in this 8-K is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.
  • 7The event date associated with the results reported is December 31, 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and report Dover Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, as required by SEC regulations.

The detailed financial results are primarily available in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the presentation slides) that are furnished as part of this 8-K filing. These documents were also posted on Dover Corporation's website.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including its exhibits, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of Dover's other SEC filings under the Securities Act of 1933.

No, the filing indicates that financial statements of businesses acquired and pro forma financial information are not applicable to this report.