8-KLeadership Changes

DOVER Corp 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 6, 2017)

Filed March 6, 2017For Securities:DOV

Summary

Dover Corporation (DOV) filed a Form 8-K on March 6, 2017, to report a change in its principal accounting officer. Sandra A. Arkell, Vice President and Controller, is resigning effective March 24, 2017, to pursue other opportunities. Ms. Arkell also served as the company's Principal Accounting Officer. In response to Ms. Arkell's departure, Dover Corporation has appointed Brad M. Cerepak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as the interim Principal Accounting Officer. This appointment will be effective upon Ms. Arkell's resignation, and Mr. Cerepak will hold this role while the company conducts a search for a permanent replacement. Investors should monitor the company's progress in filling this key financial position.

Key Highlights

  • 1Resignation of Sandra A. Arkell as Vice President, Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer, effective March 24, 2017.
  • 2Ms. Arkell's departure is to pursue other opportunities.
  • 3Brad M. Cerepak, SVP and CFO, appointed as interim Principal Accounting Officer.
  • 4Mr. Cerepak's interim role begins upon Ms. Arkell's resignation.
  • 5Dover Corporation is actively searching for a permanent replacement for the Principal Accounting Officer position.
  • 6The filing date of the report is March 6, 2017, with the earliest event reported on February 28, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sandra A. Arkell, Vice President, Controller, and the company's Principal Accounting Officer, is resigning.

Her resignation is effective March 24, 2017.

Brad M. Cerepak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the interim Principal Accounting Officer.

Ms. Arkell is resigning to pursue other opportunities.

Yes, the company is completing its search for a permanent replacement.