8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DOVER Corp 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 3, 2018)

Filed April 3, 2018For Securities:DOV

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dover Corporation (DOV), dated April 3, 2018, primarily serves to disclose information regarding an investor conference hosted by Apergy Corporation in anticipation of its previously announced spin-off from Dover. The key takeaway for investors is the availability of an investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1) which provides detailed insights into Apergy's business and its expected performance post-spin-off. Investors should note that this presentation is furnished under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and is not considered officially 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. However, it represents crucial forward-looking information that will be used by Apergy in meetings with analysts and investors. The conference was webcast, with recordings available for six months, allowing interested parties to access this significant strategic information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dover Corporation is providing an investor presentation related to the upcoming spin-off of Apergy Corporation.
  • 2The investor presentation is available as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
  • 3Apergy Corporation hosted an investor conference on April 3, 2018, to discuss its business.
  • 4The investor conference was webcast, and a recording will be available for six months.
  • 5The information is furnished under Regulation FD (Item 7.01) and is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability.
  • 6The presentation materials may be used in various meetings with analysts and investors prior to the spin-off completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the investor presentation materials for Apergy Corporation, which is being spun off from Dover Corporation. This provides investors with information about Apergy ahead of the separation.

The investor presentation, dated April 3, 2018, is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Additionally, a recording of the investor conference hosted by Apergy will be available on both Dover's and Apergy's websites for six months.

A spin-off means that Dover Corporation is separating Apergy into an independent, publicly traded company. Investors who own Dover stock may receive shares of Apergy as part of the distribution, or Apergy will operate as a distinct entity with its own stock.

The information provided in this filing, specifically the investor presentation, is furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means Dover is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 for this information, though it does represent material disclosures about the spin-off.