Dover
Annual Report 2012

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2012 Annual Report D o v e r C o r p o r a t i o n 2 0 1 2 A n n u a l R e p o r t 2013 INVESTOR FACT SHEET Dover at a Glance Company Overview n Traded on the NYSE under “DOV” Key Officers: n Dover strives to achieve strong operating margins and generate free cash flow in excess of 10% of revenue n Dover has rewarded shareholders with an annually increased dividend for 57 consecutive years (the fourth-longest record on the NYSE). Sales For Year Ended 12/31/12: $8.1 B EPS From Continuing Operations For 2012: $4.53 Headquarters: Dover Corporation 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 www.dovercorporation.com Investor Contact: Paul Goldberg Vice President Investor Relations (212) 922-1640 FAX (212) 922-0945 e-mail: peg@dovercorp.com Bob Livingston President & Chief Executive Officer Ivonne Cabrera Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Brad Cerepak Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Tom Giacomini President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Engineered Systems John Hartner President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Printing & Identification Jay Kloosterboer Senior Vice President, Human Resources Jeff Niew President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Communication Technologies Steve Sellhausen Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Bill Spurgeon President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Energy 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL 60515 www.dovercorporation.com Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of over $8 billion. For over 50 years, Dover has been delivering outstanding products and services that reflect its market leadership and commitment to operational and technical excellence. The Company’s entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover’s well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry- leading product innovation. Dover focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover employs 37,000 people worldwide. Dover is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available on the company’s website at www.dovercorporation.com. Financial Highlights 2012 (dollars in thousands, except per share figures) Revenue Earnings before taxes Earnings from continuing operations Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations Dividends per common share Capital expenditures Acquisitions (net assets acquired) Cash flows from operations Return on average equity Number of employees 2012 2011 $ 8,104,339 $ 1,137,571 $ 833,119 $ 7,369,154 $ 1,010,262 $ 773,186 4.53 $ $ 1.33 $ 297,012 $ 1,181,043 $ 1,261,160 16.5% 37,416 4.09 $ $ 1.18 $ 262,676 $ 1,342,461 $ 948,864 18.9% 33,827 Credit Ratings: Pillars of Success Page 9 in Letter Fact Sheet 2012 Revenue by Region Moody’s: Standard & Poor’s: Fact Sheet Fitch Long Short Term Term P-1 A2 A-1 A F1 A 2012 Revenue by Segment 2012 Revenue by Region 2012 Revenue by Segment 2012 Revenue by Region 7% 12% 19% 15% 19% 59% 42% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ Rest of World 27% ■ Communication Technologies ■ Energy ■ Engineered Systems ■ Printing & Identification 7% 8% 15% 15% 19% 18% 59% 59% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ Rest of World Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings ($ in millions) Free Cash Flow ($ in millions) $8,000 $900 $1,000 20% 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 675 750 450 500 225 250 0 0 15 10 5 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue Earnings from Continuing Operations 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue Strategic Asset Allocation Dover grows its business by thoughtfully and strategically allocating capital, primarily in our five growth spaces – Energy, Product ID, Fluid Solutions, Communication Components and Refrigeration Equipment. We then create value by quickly implementing an integration plan that unlocks the earnings power of the acquired business in a timely manner. Acquisitions are complimented by a consistent dividend policy and strategic share repurchases. Leveraging Our Scale Dover creates value by leveraging the scale and expertise inherent in our company. By aggregating volumes and streamlining systems, creating commonality and standardized processes, and combining facilities and eliminating duplication, we seek to do more with less. We create an environment that maximizes the benefit of our size, while ensuring that our companies remain nimble enough to deliver extraordinary service to their customers. Leadership Development Dover supports its goals by providing resources and programs designed to enhance and maximize employees’ leadership opportunities. By promoting a positive environment that empowers future leaders to interact and share experiences, encourages expression of ideas, inspires creativity, and fosters opportunities for leadership development, we develop and retain the people who will drive our future success. Corporate Responsibility Dover endeavors to live up to the highest standards of corporate responsibility, in all aspects of our business, whether at home in the United States, or elsewhere around the globe. We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards and good corporate governance, and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and codes of conduct in the geographies where we operate. ABOUT DOVER Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 10% 16% 27% 47% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Defense ■ Medical Technology ■ Telecom/Other Revenue by End Markets Geography Revenue by Geography Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 2% Geography Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 2% 10% 16% 19% 11% 10% 47% 58% 47% 27% 29% 16% 27% 27% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Asia ■ Production ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Consumer Electronics ■ North America ■ Downstream 54% ■ Medical Technology ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Europe ■ Drilling ■ Telecom/Other ■ Medical Technology ■ Rest of World ■ Telecom/Other 11% 10% 19% 25% 16% 62% 47% 27% 27% 19% ■ Asia ■ Production ■ Consumer Electronics ■ North America ■ Downstream 54% ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Europe ■ Drilling 54% ■ Medical Technology ■ Rest of World ■ Telecom/Other ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ Drilling 27% Revenue by Geography Geography Revenue by End Markets 6% 7% 7% 19% 27% 80% 54% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Production ■ Rest of World ■ Downstream ■ Asia ■ Drilling Printing & Identification Geography Communication Technologies Energy Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 10% 16% 27% 47% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Medical Technology ■ Telecom/Other 19% 27% 54% ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ Drilling Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 24% 36% 40% ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 41% 59% ■ Fast Moving Consumer Goods ■ Industrial COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES Communication Technologies Communication Technologies Energy Communication Technologies Communication Technologies ENERGY Energy Communication Technologies Communication Technologies Energy Energy Energy Revenue (in millions) Engineered Systems $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 Revenue by End Markets Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin Engineered Systems $ in millions Printing & Identification $ in millions Engineered Systems $225 $225 Revenue by End Markets $ in millions $225 Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 18% $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 24% $500 36% 40% $500 ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment $500 ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions $0 $0 $0 $150 $150 24% 40% 41% 24% $75 $75 36% 36% $0 $0 $0 $150 ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment ■ Fast Moving ■ Refrigeration & Consumer Goods 6% 6% Food Equipment ■ Industrial 59% ■ Industrial 40% $75 ■ Fluid Solutions ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 41% 24% 6% 36% 41% $750 40% ■ Fast Moving ■ Refrigeration & Consumer Goods $750 Food Equipment ■ Industrial 59% $750 ■ Fast Moving Consumer Goods ■ Industrial 59% ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions $0 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 0% 0% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Printing & Identification $600 $600 16% $600 34% Revenue by End Markets 20% $400 $400 $400 ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World 30% 30% 30% 30% 20% 20% 20% $200 41% $200 $200 59% ■ Fast Moving 10% Consumer Goods ■ Industrial 10% 10% $0 $0 $0 0% 0% 0% Engineered Systems Geography Printing & Identification Revenue (in millions) 7% $ in millions Printing & Identification $2,250 8% Engineered Systems 18% 18% $2,250 Revenue by End Markets $ in millions $2,250 $ in millions Revenue by End Markets 17% ■ North America Revenue by End Markets ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World $1,500 $1,500 68% $1,500 12% 12% 12% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 Key Brands Communication Technologies Revenue by End Markets Communication Technologies Geography 10% 2% 16% 11% 27% 25% 47% 62% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Medical Technology SOUND ■ Asia ■ Telecom/Other SOLUTIONS ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World Key Products n Micro-acoustic audio input and output components n Advanced miniaturized receivers and electromechanical components n Specialized components for use in Energy Communication Technologies Revenue by End Markets Communication Technologies implantable devices and medical equipment Revenue by End Markets Energy Geography 11% n Control components, electromechanical 10% Geography 7% 2% 47% 7% 11% n Specialty hydraulics, fasteners, bearings, Communication Technologies switches and filters Geography 19% 2% 6% switches, multi-layered capacitors, filters ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Production and quick disconnect couplings ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Downstream 54% n Specialty mechanical and frequency control ■ Medical Technology ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Drilling communication components ■ Telecom/Other ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia n Medical and bio processing connectors ■ Rest of World ■ Europe 80% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World ■ Europe ■ Rest of World 27% 62% 25% 62% 16% 27% 25% Key Brands Energy Revenue by End Markets Energy Energy Communication Technologies Geography 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 Key Products n Diamond cutters for down-hole drilling tools n Quartz down-hole pressure tranducers n Artificial lift systems and well site controls n Compressor products and monitoring solutions and related aftermarket services n Winches and supporting electronic systems n Fluid film and magnetic bearings, bearing Energy isolators, seals and monitoring systems n Fueling nozzles and underground containment Geography 19% 6% 7% 6% 54% Geography 7% 2% 27% 7% 11% 7% 25% 62% 80% ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ North America ■ Drilling ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia ■ Asia ■ North America 80% ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia Geography systems and fuel management systems n Valves, gauges, interconnects, and loading equipment for hazardous liquids and dry 7% bulk materials 7% 6% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia 80% ENGINEERED SYSTEMS Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Printing & Identification Printing & Identification PRINTING & IDENTIFICATION Printing & Identification Printing & Identification Printing & Identification Engineered Systems Engineered Systems Geography Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 8% 7% Engineered Systems Geography Engineered Systems Geography Revenue by Geography Geography Revenue by End Markets 7% 8% Revenue by End Markets 7% 16% Engineered Systems Geography Revenue by End Markets Geography Revenue by End Markets Geography 7% 16% 24% 17% 68% 40% 36% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Refrigeration & ■ Asia Food Equipment ■ Rest of World ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 8% 17% 24% 36% 20% 41% 68% 40% 17% 68% 8% ■ North America ■ Europe 34% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ North America ■ Refrigeration & ■ Fast Moving ■ Asia ■ Asia ■ Europe Food Equipment Consumer Goods 59% ■ Rest of World ■ Rest of World ■ Asia ■ Industrial 30% ■ Industrial ■ Rest of World ■ Fluid Solutions 17% 20% 41% 34% 16% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Europe ■ North America 34% ■ Fast Moving ■ Asia ■ North America ■ Europe Consumer Goods ■ Rest of World ■ Asia ■ Asia ■ Industrial ■ Rest of World ■ Rest of World 30% 68% 20% 30% 59% Revenue by Geography Geography 16% 20% 34% 30% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Revenue (in millions) $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Revenue (in millions) $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions $3,600 $3,600 $3,600 $525 $525 $525 18% 18% 18% $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $180 $180 $180 18% 18% 18% Communication Technologies $2,400 $2,400 $2,400 Communication Technologies $350 $350 $350 Energy 12% 12% Energy 12% $800 $800 $800 $120 $120 $120 12% 12% 12% Geography Geography Geography 2% $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $175 2% $175 6% $175 7% 6% 6% 11% 11% 7% Geography 6% 7% 6% $400 7% $400 $400 $60 $60 $60 6% 6% 6% 2010 2011 2012 25% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 62% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 25% $0 62% 2010 2011 2012 $0 ■ Asia $0 ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ North America 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 ■ Rest of World ■ Europe 80% ■ Asia ■ Rest of World 0% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 80% ■ North America $0 ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 $0 0% 0% 0% Removable 2013 Dover Investor Fact Sheet u Design: RWI www.rwidesign.com Printing: Earth • Thebault Printed in the USA on Recycled Paper Key Brands Engineered Systems Geography 7% 8% 17% 68% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Key Products n Refrigeration cases and systems, specialty Key Brands Engineered Systems Geography cases and doors Printing & Identification Geography n Specialty industrial pumps n Brazed plate heat exchangers n Automotive lifts and collision repair equipment n Refuse collection vehicles, waste compacting 7% and recycling equipment n Workholding devices and factory automation components n Winches, hoists, powertrain components 68% & accessories ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World ■ North America 34% ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World 30% 16% 20% 8% 17% Printing & Identification Geography 16% 20% 34% 30% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Key Products n Product market and coding equipment and related consumables and services n Barcode printing equipment and related consumables and services n Soldering and fluid dispensing equipment and related consumables and services OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS MODEL Our customer-focused business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover’s well established and valued reputation as a global industrial manufacturer that provides industry leading product innovation and superior customer service. Our success is based on the core technological advantages of our businesses which are leaders in the niche markets they serve. Our intense customer focus and innovative products help our customers create value and win in their markets. WE BUILD ON OUR STRENGTHS Our deep bench of talent, core knowledge and industry leading expertise provides critical insight that guides our product development, growth initiatives and focused acquisition targeting that allows us to grow and expand the potential of our businesses. WE LEVERAGE OUR SCALE We share our expertise across all of Dover to achieve optimal productivity in manufacturing and operational excellence. Our proven track record of successfully combining and utilizing all of Dover’s global resources helps drive leverage across the entire company and enables us to continue our global growth and expansion. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (dollars in thousands, except per share figures) Revenue Earnings before taxes Earnings from continuing operations Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations Dividends per common share Capital expenditures Acquisitions (net assets acquired) Cash flows from operations Return on average equity Number of employees 2012 $ 8,104,339 $ 1,137,571 $ $ $ 833,119 4.53 1.33 $ 297,012 $ 1,181,043 $ 1,261,160 16.5% 37,416 2011 $ 7,369,154 $ 1,010,262 $ 773,186 $ $ 4.09 1.18 $ 262,676 $ 1,342,461 $ 948,864 18.9% 33,827 2010 $6,109,507 $ 813,122 $ 619,497 $ $ 3.27 1.07 $ 169,297 $ 104,418 $ 830,295 16.3% 31,962 Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of over $8 billion. For over 50 years, Dover has been delivering outstanding products and services that reflect its market leadership and commitment to operational and technical excellence. The Company’s entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover’s well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry-leading product innovation. Dover focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover employs 37,000 people worldwide. Dover is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available on the company’s website at www.dovercorporation.com. SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Computershare Shareowner Services can be reached at the following address: Via Regular Mail: Computershare Investor Services P.O. Box 43078 Providence, RI 02940-3078 (888) 567-8341 www.computershare.com/investor Via Registered or Overnight Mail: Computershare Investor Services 250 Royall Street Canton, MA 02021 (888) 567-8341 www.computershare.com/investor Investor Inquiries and Corporate News: For quarterly earnings releases, informa- tion on conference calls and webcasts, press releases, annual reports, SEC filings including Form 10-K, acquisitions, supplemental financial disclosure, and all other corporate news releases, please visit our website at: www.dovercorporation.com Dividends: Quarterly dividends on Dover Corporation common stock are typically paid on or about the 15th of March, June, September and December. Dover has paid an increased dividend each year since 1955. Dover’s Ticker Symbol: Dover’s ticker symbol is DOV. The stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange and is one of the corporations listed in the S&P 500. Annual Shareholders Meeting: May 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. CT Westin Lombard Yorktown Center 70 Yorktown Center Lombard, IL 60148 Independent Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chicago, IL Executive Offices: Dover Corporation 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 541-1540 Visit us on the web at: www.dovercorporation.com Shareholder Services: For help with any of the following, please contact: Computershare Shareowner Services: n Address changes n Direct deposit of dividends n Dividend reinvestment n Lost dividend checks n Lost stock certificates n Name changes n Shareholder records n Stock transfers n IRS Form 1099 n Direct Stock Purchase Plan 2012 HIGHLIGHTS DOVER COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES Dover Communication Technologies, the leader in acoustics products to the handset market, continued to benefit from multiple design wins across the OEM landscape, as the smart phone market once again posted strong growth. Within this segment, consumer electronics, medical technology, aerospace /defense, and telecom performed well and are a source of core strength, as we have begun to leverage products, technology and operational capability across the entire segment. We are making significant investments in new product development and global expansion that will continue to drive growth. DOVER ENERGY Key acquisitions throughout the year, most notably Production Control Services, enabled Dover Energy to add multiple technologies to our artificial lift offerings, including gas lift and nitrogen generation, while greatly improving our overall automation offering. In addition, the segment continued to make strong progress in growing its global presence. Dover Energy‘s excellent results for the year were driven by solid production markets that included constructive oil prices and continuing well completion activity, strong international growth, and the continuing strength in downstream distribution and retail fueling. DOVER ENGINEERED SYSTEMS Innovation and an unwavering commitment to customer support is the lifeblood of Dover Engineered Systems, as ongoing investments in engineering and product development are yielding a steady stream of opportunities. Our focus on energy efficiency and the lowest total cost of ownership is helping our customers win in their mar- kets, and helping us gain share, especially in the Refrigeration & Food Equipment market. During the year we acquired Anthony, the world’s leading supplier of refrigeration door systems, specialty curved glass, LED lighting and case reskinning for the retail grocery and convenience store markets. This business will allow us to gain access to new markets and new geographies, and also capitalize on the emerging “close the case” trend. DOVER PRINTING & IDENTIFICATION Solid organic growth in our fast moving consumer goods market driven by a steady stream of new products was a key for Dover Printing & Identification. We remain focused on continued product development in our core markets for 2013, including the launch of the Smartlase C Series family of laser printers and our new RL3 and RL4 thermal transfer mobile printers. These new products, coupled with aggressive investments in developing economies and important cost actions taken earlier in 2012, position this segment well for further growth. Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings ($ in millions) Free Cash Flow ($ in millions) EPS Growth $8,000 $900 $1,000 20% $5.00 $120 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue Earnings from Continuing Operations 675 450 225 0 $900 675 450 225 0 750 500 250 0 15 10 5 0 3.75 2.50 1.25 0 90 60 30 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Dover S&P 500 1 1 EPS Growth $5 3.75 2.50 1.25 0 $120 90 60 30 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Dover S&P 500 a COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES Dover Communication Technologies (DCT) provides acoustic components for the consumer electronics market, serving the top OEM’s. In addition, DCT designs and manufactures products for the aerospace/defense, medical technology and telecom/other markets. KEY BRANDS SOUND SOLUTIONS KEY PRODUCTS n Micro-acoustic audio input and output components n Advanced miniaturized receivers and electromechanical components n Specialized components for use in implantable devices and medical equipment n Specialty hydraulics, fasteners, bearings, switches and filters n Control components, electromechanical switches, multi-layered capacitors, filters and quick disconnect couplings n Specialty mechanical and frequency control communication components n Medical and bio processing connectors Revenue by End Markets Revenue by Geography 2% 11% 47% 29% 58% 10% 16% 27% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Defense ■ Medical Technology ■ Telecom/Other ■ Asia ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World Revenue $ in millions Segment Earnings $ in millions Segment Margin $1,500 $1,000 $500 $0 $225 $150 $75 $0 18% 12% 6% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2 2 ENERGY Dover Energy (DE) is focused on providing innovative products and solutions that serve the drilling, production and downstream markets, including a significant presence in artificial lift technologies. KEY BRANDS KEY PRODUCTS n Diamond cutters for down-hole drilling tools n Quartz down-hole pressure tranducers n Artificial lift systems and well site controls n Compressor products and monitoring solutions and related aftermarket services n Winches and supporting electronic systems n Fluid film and magnetic bearings, bearing isolators, seals and monitoring systems n Fueling nozzles and underground containment systems and fuel management systems n Valves, gauges, interconnects, and loading equipment for hazardous liquids and dry bulk materials Revenue by End Markets Revenue by Geography 19% 27% 54% ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ Drilling 6% 7% 7% 80% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia Revenue $ in millions Segment Earnings $ in millions Segment Margin $2,250 $1,500 $750 $0 $600 $400 $200 $0 30% 20% 10% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 3 3 ENGINEERED SYSTEMS Dover Engineered Systems (DES) is comprised of two platforms: Fluid Solutions concentrates on the global pump and fluid handling markets, while Refrigeration & Industrial focuses on refrigeration systems and other industrial equipment and components. KEY BRANDS KEY PRODUCTS n Refrigeration cases and systems, specialty cases and doors n Specialty industrial pumps n Brazed plate heat exchangers n Automotive lifts and collision repair equipment n Refuse collection vehicles, waste compacting and recycling equipment n Workholding devices and factory automation components n Winches, hoists, powertrain components and accessories Revenue by End Markets Revenue by Geography 40% 24% 36% ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 7% 8% 17% 68% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Revenue $ in millions Segment Earnings $ in millions Segment Margin $3,600 $2,400 $1,200 $0 $525 $350 $175 $0 18% 12% 6% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 4 4 PRINTING & IDENTIFICATION Dover Printing & Identification (DPI) provides integrated printing, coding and identification equipment and related consumables in the fast-moving consumer goods and industrial markets. KEY BRANDS KEY PRODUCTS n Product marking and coding equipment and related consumables and services n Barcode printing equipment and related consumables and services n Soldering and fluid dispensing equipment and related consumables and services Revenue by End Markets Revenue by Geography Revenue $ in millions Segment Earnings $ in millions Segment Margin 41% 59% ■ Fast Moving Consumer Goods ■ Industrial 16% 20% 34% 30% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World $1,200 $800 $400 $0 $180 $120 $60 $0 18% 12% 6% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 5 5 DEAR SHAREHOLDERS: Dover posted another very strong year depth within the core markets of in 2012 thanks to the dedicated efforts chemicals and petrochemicals; and our of our entire global team. Our financial product and services offerings for the oil performance was excellent in a difficult and gas industry in the attractive energy environment, and the continued execu- space are greatly enhanced with the tion on our strategy enabled us to make addition of Production Control Services, significant progress toward strengthen- now allowing us to offer our customers ing our Company. All four of our segments again achieved growth, as the energy, handset and refrigeration & food equipment markets a broader solution set. Our acquisitions have us very well positioned in our key markets and aligned even more closely with our customers. were particularly strong. The highlights for us this year include: Dover’s global growth also continues, as we again expanded our presence Robert A. Livingston President and Chief Executive Officer outside our traditional North American and European markets in 2012. About DCT to achieve a 12 percent increase in 18 percent of our revenue came from sales to $1.5 billion. n Revenue increasing 10 percent to $8.1 billion for the year reflecting growth of 5 percent organically and 6 percent from acquisitions. n Earnings per share from continuing operations increasing 11 percent to $4.53. n Full-year segment margin expanding to 17.2 percent. n Free Cash Flow approaching $1 billion. Asia in 2012, up two percentage points from the prior year. We look for this global growth trend to continue as we leverage the strength of our expanded product, technology and service offer- ings to new customers in markets such as the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and South America. n Our annual dividend increasing In addition to our investments to 11 percent, marking the 57th support organic growth and value consecutive year of growth. added strategic acquisitions, we have The continued growth and opportunities in the segment will be driven by two primary factors. First, the demand for better communications, especially au- dio in handsets, surges on. Second, the quest for enhanced communications is now global in scope. In many cases we are just scratching the surface on global penetration. Communication Technolo- gies’ unique capabilities will provide an excellent opportunity to capitalize on We were again quite active in acquiring market-leading businesses by invest- ing a total of $1.2 billion in 2012, and in the process, we significantly enhanced our Company’s position in our growth spaces of energy, communication com- ponents, refrigeration & food service equipment, fluid solutions and product identification. In particular, the addi- tion of Anthony in our refrigeration and food equipment space enabled us to gain access to new markets and new geographies, with an increased product offering led by the exciting “close the case” trend; the acquisition of Maag Pump greatly improves our overall fluids position through the expansion of our product portfolio and technological remained committed in our focus on this tailwind. returning capital to shareholders. We continued our long history of dividend increases by raising the annual dividend 11 percent to $1.40. Also, late in the year we began execution on a new $1 billion share repurchase program. Our performance and accomplishments are clearly an indication of the strength and responsiveness of the leadership across all of Dover. Let’s take a closer look at the year’s highlights from each of our Segments. Dover Communication Technologies At Communication Technologies, the In the largest end-market in this seg- ment, Consumer Electronics, our MEM’s activity was again very strong reflecting the breadth of our OEM coverage and the benefits of multiple design wins. The combination of our MEMS micro- phone business, with our speaker and receiver product offerings from Sound Solutions, has made us the recognized leader in acoustics products to the handset market. New multi microphone applications using our technology continue to emerge. OEM’s continue to focus on consumer electronics market continued noise reduction for clearer voice calls, to be very strong, especially in the area and noise cancellation to better hear of smart phones. This activity helped the person speaking. The key here is 6 7 “I am very pleased with our 2012 financial results and with the significant progress we have made this year, and over the last several years, in strengthening our Company.” Robert A. Livingston, President and CEO that all these applications require more world. We have grown at a 35 percent As one of two segment platforms, Fluids microphones. In the nearly 2 billion unit CAGR over the last three years outside delivered over $800 million in revenue handset market we saw an increase of North America and Europe, driven through their focus on pumps, heat in microphones per phone, and in the by the increasing need for artificial lift exchangers and dispensing equipment. smart phone market some new phones products and services in international Fluids’ revenue grew 21 percent for the are using three microphones. We believe markets that didn’t traditionally deploy full year driven by our continued acqui- the consumer benefits of these added such technologies. We expect this sition investments in the pump space. microphones will support strong growth growth to continue as a result of the We have also accelerated our invest- well into the future. significant investments we have made ments in China, India and Brazil over In the speaker and receiver product category, we are introducing several new to support demand in Latin America, the Middle East and Australia. the last few years with increased sales, engineering and operating capabilities. products this year, including launching Through our growth initiatives, we be- our N’Bass™ speaker with enhanced lieve we have one of the most complete audio performance. These new products product sets around, and we’re proud are the key to our success going forward. our customers continually choose our A key end-market in Medical Technol- ogy is the hearing aid market, which strong lineup of products to help them win in their markets. continues to benefit from an aging popu- The macro trends continue to remain in lation and growth of the consumer class place: the continuing need for artificial in emerging markets. In Aerospace/ lift due to the maturation of energy Defense we continue to see strong sales fields; the increasing demand for more in commercial aerospace. sustainable and efficient products Communication Technologies clearly offers a broad portfolio of products and comprehensive spectrum of manufac- turing technologies. This segment is extremely well positioned in exciting markets and poised for strong growth in 2013. Dover Energy The Energy segment had another excellent year in 2012 with sales now representing 27 percent of our annual revenue. For the year, Energy set records in bookings, sales, earnings, and mar- gins. Segment revenue grew 14 percent over the prior year to $2.2 billion, with 9 percent organic growth and 5 percent and solutions that meet the ever- growing regulations; and the increasing demand for upgraded infrastructure worldwide, including fueling stations and power plants. We’re in attractive markets with solid long term outlooks, and have the prod- ucts and capabilities to capture the multiple opportunities in front of us. Our Energy segment is extremely well positioned and will continue to outgrow our markets and grow globally. Dover Engineered Systems Engineered Systems, at $3.4 billion of sales, is our largest segment and rep- resents 42 percent of our total revenue. coming from acquisitions. This segment also achieved record Energy’s technologies and capabilities have positioned us well not only in North America, but also around the financial results with year over year rev- enue increasing 10 percent and earnings exceeding half a billion dollars. 6 7 Going forward, our strategy for Fluids remains the same. First, we intend to expand our vertical end markets through acquisitions and by driving alliances with key multi-national cus- tomers across their geographic locations with our comprehensive portfolio of products and global operating footprint. Secondly, we will leverage our strong North American and European technical and product positions as energy, chemi- cal, food and pharmaceutical industry activity increases with the growth in emerging markets. The Refrigeration and Industrial platform generated over $2.6 billion in revenue and consists primarily of refrigeration and food equipment, and other industri- al businesses. We see the strong secular trends in refrigeration continuing to drive demand due to: n Retailers continuing to focus on profitability and cost savings. Our technology, especially “close-the- case,” offers significant energy savings versus traditional open cases. n The ongoing importance of sustain- ability initiatives around the use of refrigerants. We offer our customers a broad spectrum of products that reduce or eliminate the need for tradi- tional refrigerants. Rounded corners=0.01 Rounded corners=0.01 Rounded corners=0.01 n o i t a z i l a t i p a C t e k r a M n Retailers looking to drive customer While clearly impacted by the European On the product side, numerous new re- traffic in their stores through economy, Printing & Identification leases, including our new Laser offering, innovative merchandising. We have has been able to deliver solid organic have enhanced our product portfolio. In a leading position in customized growth of over 6 percent over the last addition to our new array of products, traditional and specialty cases. three years in the fast moving consumer our enhanced customer facing resources n The growth of the consumer class goods market. in developing economies where better refrigeration products are becoming increasingly critical to ensure the safe storage of food. Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings In addition to refrigeration, look for ($ in millions) Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings ($ in millions) Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings ($ in millions) Engineered Systems to launch many Printing & Identification has a very solid presence in the $4 billion marking and coding market which features high recurring revenues and strong margins. Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Our customers in this market count on ($ in millions) ($ in millions) us to provide a full range of printers, Free Cash Flow ($ in millions) new offerings in 2013 that will drive $900 $900 strong growth. Our new products have $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $900 enhanced patented or proprietary ele- 675 ments that further secure our ability to 6,000 6,000 6,000 675 675 drive recurring revenue stemming from 450 4,000 4,000 4,000 450 450 consumables and service; a continuous $5.00 $1,000 focus on solving their marking and cod- $1,000 20% 20% 20% $5.00 $1,000 ing challenges through the introduction 3.75 of world-class technologies; and a local 750 750 15 15 15 3.75 750 sales and service presence. Through 10 10 10 2.50 2.50 500 500 500 service and/or maintenance. strong execution in each of these areas, 2,000 225 Overall Engineered Systems had a very 2,000 2,000 225 225 0 0 0 strong 2012 and we’re very excited 0 0 about their opportunities going forward. 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue Revenue Revenue Dover Printing & Identification Earnings from Continuing Operations Earnings from Continuing Operations Earnings from Continuing Operations The Printing & Identification segment 0 we have maintained a very strong recur- 1.25 250 250 5 5 5 1.25 250 ring revenue stream of approximately 0 60 percent of revenue which connects 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue us closely with our customers. With Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow respect to Printing & Identification’s Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue and attention to customer needs will serve us very well going forward. As we exited the year we saw the begin- ning of stabilizing markets in Europe, which also bodes well. We’re excited EPS Growth EPS Growth with Printing & Identification’s opportu- EPS Growth nities in 2013. Our Strengthened Company $120 $5.00 Through our ongoing development of $120 $120 innovative products, focused growth ini- 90 3.75 tiatives, targeted acquisitions and deep 90 90 customer engagement, we continue to 2.50 build upon our strengths and enhance 60 60 60 our reputation as a global industrial 1.25 30 30 30 manufacturing leader. We have contin- 0 0 ued to execute on building our five key 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 growth spaces, all of which have posi- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 0 0 Dover Dover Dover S&P 500 Dover S&P 500 Dover Dover S&P 500 tive secular trends and strong long-term is highly focused on the broad Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings and global fast moving consumer ($ in millions) ($ in millions) Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings ($ in millions) goods and industrial markets. This Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow ($ in millions) ($ in millions) world’s growth in packaging in the next Free Cash Flow ($ in millions) three years will come from the emerg- EPS Growth EPS Growth EPS Growth spaces have now grown to nearly 80 percent of our total revenue, up from ing economies. We have been investing 56 percent in 2009. The 28 companies global presence, three-fourths of the growth prospects. Our sales in these $8,000 segment recorded nearly $1 billion of $8,000 $1,000 sales and continued to improve margins $8,000 $900 $900 $900 $1,000 in people and infrastructure in these $5 20% $1,000 regions to address this growth and late 20% 20% $5 $5 last year expanded our production facil- 750 ity in China. By approximately doubling 3.75 3.75 15 15 15 3.75 that we’ve acquired since 2009, and $120 their subsequent successful integration $120 $120 within our operations, have played a 90 90 90 key role in helping Dover achieve the 2.50 our capacity in China, we will greatly 500 2.50 10 10 10 2.50 60 leadership position it has today. We see 60 60 improve our ability to meet the growing 5 250 demand in this region. 1.25 1.25 5 5 1.25 ample room for growth and will continue 30 to pursue opportunities to expand in 30 30 during the year. The businesses in this 750 6,000 6,000 675 675 675 6,000 segment are all leaders in their fields and will deliver consistent growth and 4,000 4,000 4,000 450 450 450 500 750 500 improved profitability. 2,000 2,000 2,000 225 225 225 250 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 these spaces. 0 0 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue Earnings from Continuing Operations Revenue Earnings from Continuing Operations Revenue Earnings from Continuing Operations Value Creation Value Creation ($ in millions) ($ in millions) Value Creation ($ in millions) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Dover Dover Dover S&P 500 Dover S&P 500 Dover Dover S&P 500 Long-Term Investment ($ in millions) Long-Term Investment ($ in millions) Long-Term Investment ($ in millions) Profitability Measures Profitability Measures Profitability Measures $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $300 $300 $300 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 9,000 9,000 9,000 3,750 3,750 3,750 1,125 1,125 1,125 225 225 225 15 15 15 6,000 6,000 6,000 n o i t a z i l n o i t a z i l a t i p a C t e k r a M 3,000 3,000 3,000 a t i p a C t e k r a M 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 0 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2,500 2,500 y t i u q E ’ s 1,250 r e d o h k c o t S 0 l 1,250 0 2,500 y t i u q E ’ s 1,250 r e d o h k c o t S 0 l y t i u q E ’ s s r e n d o l i o t i h s i k u c q o c t A S 750 750 750 375 s n o i t i s i u q c A 0 375 s n o i t i s i u q 0 c A 375 0 150 75 0 150 s e r u t i d n e p x E 75 l a t i p a C 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 l a t i p a C s e d r u e t t s i d e n v e n p I x n E o n a r t u i p t e a R C l l a t i p a 10 C d e t s e v 5 n n o n r u t 0 e R I 150 s e r u t i d n e p x E 75 l a t i p a C 0 10 l 10 a t i p a C d e t s e v 5 n n o n r u t 0 e R 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0 5 I 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2012 Revenue by Region 2012 Revenue by Region 2012 Revenue by Region Five Year Return* Five Year Return* Five Year Return* 8 Cash Dividends & Stock Price Cash Dividends & Stock Price Cash Dividends & Stock Price $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $1.60 $1.60 $1.60 $60 $60 $60 1,500 1,500 1,500 1.20 1.20 1.20 45 45 45 1,000 1,000 1,000 o 500 p o 500 p 500 n o i t a r o p r o C r e v o D n o i t a r r o C r e v o D n o i t a r r o C r e v o D 0 0 0 .80 .80 .80 d n e d v i D 0 l 0 a 5 u P n & n A S d n e .40 d v i D l a u n 0 n A d n e .40 d v i D l a u n n 0 A .40 0 0 0 5 P & S 0 0 5 P & S 30 30 30 15 15 15 e c i r P k c o t S g n i s o l C e c i r P k c o t S g n i s o l C 0 0 0 e c i r P k c o t S g n i s o l C 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 ■ North America ■ North America ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Europe ■ Europe ■ Other Americas ■ Other Americas ■ Other Americas ■ Total Asia ■ Total Asia ■ Total Asia 2012 Revenue by Segment 2012 Revenue by Segment 2012 Revenue by Segment $100 invested on 12/31/07 in Dover Stock or the S&P 500 including $100 invested on 12/31/07 in Dover Stock or the S&P 500 including $100 invested on 12/31/07 in Dover Stock or the S&P 500 including reinvestement of Dividends reinvestement of Dividends reinvestement of Dividends 2012 Revenue by Region for Fact Sheet 2012 Revenue by Region for Fact Sheet 2012 Revenue by Region for Fact Sheet 27% 27% 27% 42% 42% 42% 19% 19% 19% 12% 12% 12% ■ Communication ■ Communication ■ Communication Technologies Technologies Technologies ■ Energy ■ Energy ■ Energy ■ Engineered ■ Engineered ■ Engineered Systems Systems Systems ■ Printing & ■ Printing & ■ Printing & Identification Identification Identification ■ North America ■ North America ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Europe ■ Europe ■ Other Americas ■ Other Americas ■ Other Americas ■ Total Asia ■ Total Asia ■ Total Asia 15 10 5 0 15 10 l y t i u q E ’ s r e d o h k c o t S n o n r u t e R 5 0 15 10 5 0 l y t i u q E ’ s r e d o h k c o t S n o n r u t e R l y t i u q E ’ s r e d o h k c o t S n o n r u t e R 9 Rounded corners=0.01 Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings ($ in millions) Free Cash Flow ($ in millions) EPS Growth $8,000 $900 $1,000 20% $5.00 $120 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 675 450 225 0 750 500 250 0 15 10 5 0 3.75 2.50 1.25 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue Free Cash Flow Earnings from Continuing Operations Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue Dover Dover S&P 500 Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings ($ in millions) Free Cash Flow ($ in millions) EPS Growth $8,000 $900 $1,000 20% 675 450 225 0 750 500 250 0 $5 3.75 2.50 1.25 0 15 10 5 0 90 60 30 0 $120 90 60 30 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue Free Cash Flow Earnings from Continuing Operations Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue Dover Dover S&P 500 Value Creation ($ in millions) Long-Term Investment ($ in millions) Profitability Measures $12,000 $5,000 $1,500 $300 20% 20% 3,750 2,500 1,250 0 y t i u q E ’ s r e d o h k c o t S l 1,125 750 375 0 s n o i t i s i u q c A 225 150 75 0 s e r u t i d n e p x E l a t i p a C 15 10 5 0 l a t i p a C d e t s e v n I n o n r u t e R 15 10 5 0 y t i u q E ’ s r e l d o h k c o t S n o n r u t e R 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Page 9 in Letter 2012 Revenue by Region Five Year Return* Cash Dividends & Stock Price Cash Dividends & Stock Price 2012 Revenue by Region $2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 n o i t a r o p r o C r e v o D $1.60 $1.60 1.20 1.20 .80 .80 d n e .40 d v i D l a u n 0 n A .40 0 d n e d v i D l a u n n A 0 0 5 P & S 2012 Revenue by Segment $100 invested on 12/31/07 in Dover Stock or the S&P 500 including reinvestement of Dividends 2012 Revenue by Region for Fact Sheet 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 $72 $60 54 45 36 18 0 15 30 e c i r P k c o t S g n i s o C 0 l 7% 8% 15% 15% 19% 18% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ Rest of World 59% 59% e c i r P k c o t S g n i s o C l 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 9,000 6,000 3,000 0 n o i t a z i l a t i p a C t e k r a M ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Other Americas ■ Total Asia Fact Sheet 2012 Revenue by Region 7% 15% 19% 59% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ Rest of World 27% 19% 42% 12% ■ Communication Technologies ■ Energy ■ Engineered Systems ■ Printing & Identification To continue efforts to focus on our key growth spaces, we announced our intent ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Other Americas ■ Total Asia growth spaces and I am excited about a new manufacturing plant in Oklahoma the prospects in all four segments. for our growing Heat Exchanger busi- to divest our businesses serving the electronic assembly and test markets. Although these were very solid busi- nesses and leaders in their respective niches, the volatility of their end-mar- kets had an impact on the consistency of our results. We believe that by finding a new owner for these businesses, as we did with our construction businesses in late 2011, we will greatly improve the consistency of our future results. During the year we also continued to make significant progress on our pro- ductivity and scale initiatives. Progress on these initiatives was driven through focus on our supply chain, shared manufacturing and services, and lean activities. We also continued to benefit from our talent development initia- tive, as several promotions of internal candidates were made to key positions, including company Presidents. I am very pleased with our 2012 results and with the significant progress we have made this year, and over the last several years, in strengthening our Company. Closing Thoughts The continuing consumer demand for better audio in mobile devices will help drive growth at Communication Technologies, as another strong year for smart phones is predicted. Global expansion opportunities in production and downstream, along with constructive oil prices, will fuel Energy’s growth. I expect a very strong year of growth for both platforms within Engineered Systems. In Fluids, we will leverage our recent acquisitions and continue to expand geographically, while in Refrigeration and Industrial, growth will be driven by customer wins, an active remodel market, our expanded product offerings, and recent acquisitions, such as Anthony. Printing & Identification will benefit and grow from an expansion of core applica- tions and the release of several exciting new product launches. To help facilitate our continued growth in 2013, we will be investing to ensure we deliver seamless support and service to our customers. To this effect, our ness; and a new facility in Houston to serve the Energy market. These projects, along with the ongoing innovation investments, will help ensure that our advancing technology positions us to help our customers win in their markets. Dover’s successes would not be pos- sible without the outstanding efforts of our employees around the world who focus on serving our customers and achieving results on a daily basis. You all truly deserve a big thank you. I am also grateful to our customers and suppliers for their continuing support and confidence in our products and services. In addition, I thank the Board of Directors for their continuing support and guidance. I continue to remain very excited about Dover and am confident that 2013 will be another year of growth for our Company. Sincerely, As I look to 2013, I remain very confident in the positions we hold in our five key investment plans include: a manufactur- Robert A. Livingston ing facility in the Philippines to support President and CEO Communication Technologies’ markets; February 15, 2013 8 9 11–YEAR CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL DATA (dollars in thousands, except per share figures) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Dover Continuing Operations: Revenue $8,104,339 $7,369,154 $6,109,507 $5,055,796 $6,233,670 $5,911,051 $5,193,512 $4,308,820 $3,540,820 $2,974,272 $2,741,543 Cost of goods and services 4,997,274 4,524,351 3,686,861 3,123,655 3,883,173 3,695,613 3,274,215 2,759,698 2,255,023 1,877,918 1,749,460 Selling and administrative expenses 1,841,688 1,720,954 1,499,597 1,320,858 1,461,059 1,367,752 1,179,330 999,942 Interest expense, net Other expense (income), net Earnings before provision for taxes and discontinued operations Provision for income taxes 121,141 6,665 115,525 (1,938) 1,137,571 1,010,262 304,452 237,076 106,371 3,556 813,122 193,625 100,384 (4,382) 515,282 124,577 96,140 (9,830) 803,128 225,772 90,155 281 77,092 5,609 72,504 (9,518) 852,439 60,803 (10,505) 737,834 646,920 62,109 1,159 64,364 17,453 757,249 657,266 486,195 383,060 295,252 210,994 182,921 138,108 105,206 72,223 263,345 50,895 Earnings from continuing operations $ 833,119 $ 773,186 $ 619,497 $ 390,705 $ 579,376 $ 536,613 $ 463,208 $ 347,435 $ 273,605 $ 220,145 $ 209,884 % of revenue 10.3% 10.5% 10.1% 7.7% 9.3% 9.1% 8.9% 8.1% 7.7% 7.4% 7.7% Diluted earnings per common share: Earnings from continuing operations $ 4.53 $ 4.09 $ 3.27 $ 2.09 $ 3.06 $ 2.64 $ 2.25 $ 1.70 $ 1.34 $ 1.08 $ 1.03 Depreciation and amortization Net property, plant and equipment 357,585 1,167,052 290,477 970,703 229,237 756,484 217,982 731,017 216,585 757,906 196,355 755,613 164,299 680,717 127,618 584,662 107,726 495,963 101,127 467,874 102,308 433,195 Total assets – continuing operations 10,046,398 9,013,692 7,397,544 6,747,537 6,682,074 6,600,353 6,017,540 4,959,769 3,980,752 3,398,958 2,871,541 Total debt Capital expenditures Adjusted working capital (1) 2,800,116 2,187,252 1,807,476 1,860,884 2,084,173 2,087,652 1,766,540 1,538,335 1,090,393 1,065,671 1,050,170 297,012 262,676 169,297 1,447,381 1,336,808 1,101,001 108,639 929,593 160,489 155,220 171,437 1,044,596 1,082,390 1,065,601 113,586 886,335 68,961 820,290 59,957 683,364 62,667 633,175 Total Dover: Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (2) Return on average equity (3) Dividends per common share Book value per common share Acquisitions Stockholders’ equity Common shares outstanding Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted $ $ $ 4.41 16.5% 1.33 28.16 $ $ $ 4.74 18.9% 1.18 26.86 $ 1,181,043 $ 1,342,461 $ $ $ $ 3.70 16.3% 1.07 24.27 $ $ $ 1.91 9.1% 1.02 21.85 104,418 $ 228,394 103,761 $ 273,610 $ 1,116,780 $ 1,089,650 $ 502,545 $ 362,062 99,710 $ $ $ $ 3.12 15.3% 0.90 20.40 $ $ $ 3.26 17.0% 0.77 20.34 $ $ $ 2.73 15.7% 0.71 18.65 $ $ $ 2.50 15.8% 0.66 16.41 $ $ $ 2.02 14.1% 0.62 15.33 $ $ $ 11.4% 0.57 13.52 1.44 $ (0.60) 7.0% 0.54 11.83 $ $ $ $ 4,919,230 $4,930,555 $ 4,526,562 $ 4,083,608 $ 3,792,866 $ 3,946,173 $ 3,811,022 $ 3,329,523 $ 3,118,682 $ 2,742,671 $ 2,394,834 174,718 183,993 183,591 188,887 186,488 189,170 186,876 186,736 185,967 189,269 194,039 202,918 204,305 205,497 202,849 204,177 203,497 204,786 202,913 203,614 202,402 203,346 Closing common stock price per share $ 65.71 $ 58.05 $ 58.45 $ 41.61 $ 32.92 $ 46.09 $ 49.02 $ 40.49 $ 41.94 $ 39.75 $ 29.16 Number of employees 37,416 33,827 31,962 29,318 32,586 34,561 34,153 32,465 28,102 25,729 24,934 (1) Adjusted working capital is a non-GAAP measure defined as accounts receivable plus inventory less accounts payable. (2) 2002 EPS includes $293 million, net of tax, or $1.44 EPS, of goodwill impairment from the adoption of SFAS 142. (3) 2002 has been adjusted by the item in footnote 2 above. 10 11 Dover Continuing Operations: Revenue Interest expense, net Other expense (income), net Earnings before provision for taxes and discontinued operations Provision for income taxes Diluted earnings per common share: Total Dover: Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (2) Return on average equity (3) Dividends per common share Book value per common share Acquisitions Stockholders’ equity Common shares outstanding (dollars in thousands, except per share figures) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Cost of goods and services 4,997,274 4,524,351 3,686,861 3,123,655 3,883,173 3,695,613 3,274,215 2,759,698 2,255,023 1,877,918 1,749,460 $8,104,339 $7,369,154 $6,109,507 $5,055,796 $6,233,670 $5,911,051 $5,193,512 $4,308,820 $3,540,820 $2,974,272 $2,741,543 Selling and administrative expenses 1,841,688 1,720,954 1,499,597 1,320,858 1,461,059 1,367,752 1,179,330 999,942 121,141 6,665 115,525 (1,938) 1,137,571 1,010,262 304,452 237,076 106,371 3,556 813,122 193,625 100,384 (4,382) 515,282 124,577 96,140 (9,830) 803,128 225,772 90,155 281 77,092 5,609 72,504 (9,518) 852,439 60,803 (10,505) 737,834 646,920 62,109 1,159 64,364 17,453 757,249 657,266 486,195 383,060 295,252 210,994 182,921 138,108 105,206 72,223 263,345 50,895 Earnings from continuing operations $ 833,119 $ 773,186 $ 619,497 $ 390,705 $ 579,376 $ 536,613 $ 463,208 $ 347,435 $ 273,605 $ 220,145 $ 209,884 % of revenue 10.3% 10.5% 10.1% 7.7% 9.3% 9.1% 8.9% 8.1% 7.7% 7.4% 7.7% Earnings from continuing operations $ 4.53 $ 4.09 $ 3.27 $ 2.09 $ 3.06 $ 2.64 $ 2.25 $ 1.70 $ 1.34 $ 1.08 $ 1.03 Depreciation and amortization Net property, plant and equipment 357,585 1,167,052 290,477 970,703 229,237 756,484 217,982 731,017 216,585 757,906 196,355 755,613 164,299 680,717 127,618 584,662 107,726 495,963 101,127 467,874 102,308 433,195 Total assets – continuing operations 10,046,398 9,013,692 7,397,544 6,747,537 6,682,074 6,600,353 6,017,540 4,959,769 3,980,752 3,398,958 2,871,541 Total debt Capital expenditures Adjusted working capital (1) 2,800,116 2,187,252 1,807,476 1,860,884 2,084,173 2,087,652 1,766,540 1,538,335 1,090,393 1,065,671 1,050,170 297,012 262,676 169,297 1,447,381 1,336,808 1,101,001 108,639 929,593 160,489 155,220 171,437 1,044,596 1,082,390 1,065,601 113,586 886,335 68,961 820,290 59,957 683,364 62,667 633,175 $ $ $ 4.41 16.5% 1.33 28.16 $ $ $ 4.74 18.9% 1.18 26.86 3.70 16.3% 1.07 24.27 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1.91 9.1% 1.02 21.85 $ 1,181,043 $ 1,342,461 104,418 $ 228,394 $ $ $ $ 3.12 15.3% 0.90 20.40 $ $ $ 3.26 17.0% 0.77 20.34 $ $ $ 2.73 15.7% 0.71 18.65 $ $ $ 2.50 15.8% 0.66 16.41 $ $ $ 2.02 14.1% 0.62 15.33 $ $ $ 11.4% 0.57 13.52 103,761 $ 273,610 $ 1,116,780 $ 1,089,650 $ 502,545 $ 362,062 7.0% 0.54 11.83 99,710 $ $ $ 1.44 $ (0.60) Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted 174,718 183,993 183,591 188,887 186,488 189,170 186,876 186,736 185,967 189,269 194,039 202,918 204,305 205,497 202,849 204,177 203,497 204,786 202,913 203,614 202,402 203,346 Closing common stock price per share $ 65.71 $ 58.05 $ 58.45 $ 41.61 $ 32.92 $ 46.09 $ 49.02 $ 40.49 $ 41.94 $ 39.75 $ 29.16 Number of employees 37,416 33,827 31,962 29,318 32,586 34,561 34,153 32,465 28,102 25,729 24,934 $ 4,919,230 $4,930,555 $ 4,526,562 $ 4,083,608 $ 3,792,866 $ 3,946,173 $ 3,811,022 $ 3,329,523 $ 3,118,682 $ 2,742,671 $ 2,394,834 10 11 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kristiane C. Graham 2, 3 Private Investor Michael F. Johnston 1 Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Visteon Corporation Robert A. Livingston President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Corporation Richard K. Lochridge 2 Former President, Lochridge & Company, Inc. Bernard G. Rethore 1 Chairman Emeritus & Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Flowserve Corporation Michael B. Stubbs 1 Private Investor EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Thomas W. Giacomini President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Engineered Systems John F. Hartner President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Printing & Identification Jeffrey S. Niew President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Communication Technologies William W. Spurgeon, Jr. President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Energy David H. Benson 3 Senior Advisor, Fleming Family & Partners Robert W. Cremin 2, 3 Former Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Esterline Technologies Corporation Jean-Pierre M. Ergas 2, 3 Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, BWAY Corporation Peter T. Francis 2 Former Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, J.M. Huber Corporation Robert A. Livingston President & Chief Executive Officer Ivonne M. Cabrera Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Brad M. Cerepak Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jay L. Kloosterboer Senior Vice President, Human Resources Stephen R. Sellhausen Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Niclas Ytterdahl Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing Stephen M. Todd 1 Former Global Vice Chairman, Assurance Professional Practice of Ernst & Young Global Limited Stephen K. Wagner 1, 3 Former Senior Advisor, Center for Corporate Governance, Deloitte & Touche LLP Mary A. Winston 1 Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 1 Members of Audit Committee 2 Members of Compensation Committee 3 Members of Governance & Nominating Committee Kevin P. Buchanan Vice President, Tax C. Anderson Fincher Executive Vice President, Dover Engineered Systems Paul E. Goldberg Vice President, Investor Relations Raymond T. McKay, Jr. Vice President & Controller Brian P. Moore Vice President & Treasurer James H. Moyle Executive Vice President, Dover Engineered Systems Sivasankaran Somasundaram Executive Vice President, Dover Energy Michael Y. Zhang President, Asia 12 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 Commission File Number: 1-4018 Dover Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 53-0257888 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number: (630) 541-1540 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Common Stock, par value $1 Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes No Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) 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Yes No The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the close of business on June 30, 2012 was $9,799,921,456. The registrant’s closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange- Composite Transactions for June 30, 2012 was $53.61 per share. The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock as of February 8, 2013 was 174,679,432. Documents Incorporated by Reference: Part III — Certain Portions of the Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 2, 2013 (the “2013 Proxy Statement”). Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Annual Report on Form 10-K, especially “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, income, earnings, cash flows, changes in operations, operating improvements, industries in which Dover businesses operate and the U.S. and global economies. Statements in this Form 10-K that are not historical are hereby identified as “forward- looking statements” and may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “supports,” “indicates,” “suggests,” “will,” “plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “hope,” “forecast,” “management is of the opinion,” or the use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations including, but not limited to, the state of the worldwide economy and sovereign credit, especially in Europe; political events that could impact the worldwide economy; the impact of natural disasters and their effect on global supply chains and energy markets; current economic conditions and uncertainties in the credit and capital markets; instability in countries where Dover conducts business; possible future terrorist threats and their effect on the worldwide economy; the ability of Dover’s businesses to expand into new geographic markets and to anticipate and meet customer demands for new products and product enhancements; increased competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Dover’s businesses; the impact of loss of a single-source manufacturing facility; changes in customer demand or loss of a significant customer; the relative mix of products and services which impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints; increases in the cost of raw materials; domestic and foreign governmental and public policy changes including environmental regulations, conflict mineral disclosure requirements, and tax policies (including domestic and international export subsidy programs, R&E credits and other similar programs); protection and validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the ability to identify and successfully consummate value-adding acquisition opportunities; the Company’s ability to achieve expected savings from integration, synergy and other cost-control initiatives; unforeseen developments in contingencies such as litigation; international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and a downgrade in Dover’s credit ratings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward- looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The Company may, from time to time, post financial or other information on its Internet website, www.dovercorporation.com. The Internet address is for informational purposes only and is not intended for use as a hyperlink. The Company is not incorporating any material on its website into this report. 1 3 13 16 17 17 17 18 20 23 24 47 48 91 91 91 92 92 92 93 93 93 94 96 PART I TABLE OF CONTENTS Business Item 1. Item 1A. Risk Factors Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments Item 2. Item 3. Item 4. Properties Legal Proceedings Mine Safety Disclosures Executive Officers of the Registrant PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Selected Financial Data Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Item 6. Item 7. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Item 8. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Item 9A. Controls and Procedures Item 9B. Other Information PART III Item 10. Item 11. Item 12. Item 13. Item 14. Directors and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance Executive Compensation Security Ownership of certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence Principal Accountant Fees and Services PART IV Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules Item 15. SIGNATURES EXHIBIT INDEX 2 Table of Contents ITEM 1. BUSINESS Overview PART I Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer focusing on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, and support services provided through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems, and Printing & Identification. The Company's entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes, and fosters deep customer engagement, which has lead to Dover's well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry-leading product innovation. Unless the context indicates otherwise, references herein to “Dover,” “the Company,” and words such as “we,” “us,” and “our” include Dover Corporation and its subsidiaries. Dover was incorporated in 1947 in the State of Delaware and became a publicly traded company in 1955. Dover is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois and currently employs approximately 35,000 people worldwide within its continuing operations. Our Communication Technologies segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of innovative products and components in the consumer electronics, medical technology, aerospace/defense, and telecom/other markets. Our Energy segment provides highly-engineered solutions for the safe and efficient extraction and handling of oil and gas in the drilling, production, and downstream markets. Our Engineered Systems segment is comprised of two platforms, Fluid Solutions and Refrigeration & Industrial, which are industry leaders in the fluids systems, refrigeration and food equipment, and certain other industrial markets. Our Printing & Identification segment provides integrated printing, coding, and dispensing solutions for the consumer goods, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. The following table shows the percentage of total revenue and segment earnings generated by each of our four segments for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010: Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Management Philosophy 2012 Revenue 2011 2010 19% 27% 42% 12% 18% 26% 42% 14% 18% 21% 46% 15% Segment Earnings 2011 2012 2010 16% 39% 35% 10% 18% 36% 35% 11% 19% 30% 37% 14% Our businesses are committed to operational excellence and to being market leaders as measured by market share, customer service, innovation, profitability, and return on invested capital. Our operating structure of four business segments and two platforms allows for focused acquisition activity, accelerates opportunities to identify and capture operating synergies, including global sourcing and supply chain integration, and advances the development of our executive talent. Our segment and executive management set strategic direction, initiatives and goals, provide oversight, allocate and manage capital, are responsible for major acquisitions, and provide other services. We foster an operating culture with high ethical standards, trust, respect, and open communication, to allow individual growth and operational effectiveness. In addition, we are committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and shareholders through sustainable business practices that protect the environment and developing products that help our customers meet their sustainability goals. Our companies are increasing their focus on efficient energy usage, greenhouse gas reduction, and waste management as they strive to meet the global environmental needs of today and tomorrow. 3 Table of Contents Company Goals We are committed to driving shareholder return through three key objectives. First, we are committed to achieving annual organic sales growth over the next three years (2013 through 2015) of 4% to 6%, complemented by acquisition growth of 3% to 5% over the same period. Secondly, we continue to focus on segment margin expansion through productivity initiatives, including supply chain activities, strategic pricing, and portfolio shaping. We are targeting segment margins of approximately 19% by 2015, representing an increase of roughly 200 basis points over our 2012 segment margins. Lastly, we are committed to generating free cash flow as a percentage of sales of approximately 10% through disciplined capital allocation, strong performance, productivity improvements, and active working capital management. We support these goals through (1) alignment of management compensation with financial objectives, (2) well-defined and actively managed merger and acquisition processes, and (3) talent development programs. Business Strategy To achieve our goals, we are focused on execution of the following three key business strategies: Positioning ourselves for growth We have aligned our business segments to focus on key-end markets that are well-positioned for future growth. In particular, our businesses are well-positioned to capitalize on growth trends in the areas of global energy demand, sustainability, consumer product safety, communications, and emerging economies. For instance, our Communication Technologies segment is positioned to capitalize on growth in hand-held communications (handsets), medical technology, and aerospace/defense, with its complement of micro audio components and communication components serving those markets. Our Energy segment is driven by a growing demand for innovative extraction technologies. The growing demand from emerging economies, plus expanding exploration activity around the globe will provide significant opportunities for this segment. Our Engineered Systems segment combines its engineering technology, unique product advantages, and applications expertise to address market needs and requirements including sustainability, consumer product safety, and growth in emerging economies, while our Printing & Identification segment is responding to the growing requirements for consumer product safety and traceability technologies by providing integrated printing, coding, and identification solutions with a global reach, in the growing markets of fast moving consumer goods and industrial applications. Capturing the benefits of common ownership We are committed to operational excellence, and have implemented various productivity initiatives, such as supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and facility consolidations to maximize our efficiency, coupled with workplace safety initiatives to help ensure the health and welfare of our employees. We foster the sharing of best practices throughout the organization. To ensure success, our businesses place strong emphasis on continual quality improvement and new product development to better serve customers and expand into new product and geographic markets. We have also developed regional support centers and shared manufacturing centers in China, Brazil, and India. Further, we continue to make significant investments in talent development, recognizing that the growth and development of our employees are essential for our continued success. Disciplined capital allocation Our businesses generate annual free cash flow of approximately 10% of revenue. We are focused on the most efficient allocation of our capital to maximize investment returns. To do this, we grow and support our existing businesses, with annual investment in capital spending approximating 3.5% of revenue with a focus on internal projects to expand markets, develop products, and boost productivity. We continue to evaluate our portfolio for strategic fit and intend to make additional acquisitions focused on our key growth spaces: consumer electronics, energy, product ID, refrigeration and food equipment, and fluid solutions. We consistently provide shareholder returns by paying dividends, which have increased annually over each of the last 57 years. We will also continue to repurchase our shares per our previously announced share repurchase programs. 4 Table of Contents Portfolio Development Acquisitions Our acquisition program has two key elements. First, we seek to acquire value creating add-on businesses that enhance our existing businesses either through their global reach and customers, or by broadening their product mix. Second, in the right circumstances, we will strategically pursue larger, stand-alone businesses that have the potential to either complement our existing businesses or allow us to pursue innovative technologies within our key growth spaces. Over the past three years (2010 – 2012), we have spent over $2.6 billion to purchase 22 businesses that strategically fit within our business model. This included the largest acquisition in our history, that of Sound Solutions in July of 2011 for net purchase consideration of approximately $790 million. By enhancing the product offerings serving the high growth handset market, the acquisition of Sound Solutions has enabled our Communication Technologies segment to be a global leader in audio components serving this market. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we spent approximately $600 million to acquire Anthony International, a leading manufacturer of specialty glass, commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors, lighting systems, and display equipment. The acquisition of Anthony expands our portfolio of industry-leading technology in the refrigeration space and provides access to new geographies and new markets, most notably the convenience store market. Recent significant acquisitions have also included Harbison-Fischer, which we acquired for approximately $400 million at the beginning of 2011 in order to enhance our artificial lift portfolio within our Energy segment, Maag Pump Systems, a European acquisition for our Fluid Solutions platform, which we acquired in the first quarter of 2012 for approximately $266 million, and Production Control Services, acquired in the second quarter of 2012 for consideration totaling $220 million, which added to our artificial lift technology in our Energy segment. For more details regarding acquisitions completed over the past two years, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Our future growth depends in large part on finding and acquiring successful businesses, as a substantial number of our current businesses operate in relatively mature markets. While we expect to generate annual organic growth of 4% - 5% over a long-term business cycle absent extraordinary economic conditions, sustained organic growth at these levels for individual businesses is difficult to achieve consistently each year. Our success is also dependent on the ability to successfully integrate our acquired businesses within our existing structure. To track post-merger integration and accountability, we utilize an internal tool kit and defined processes to help ensure synergies are realized and value is created, as had been planned when the acquisition was made. Dispositions We continually review our portfolio to evaluate whether our businesses continue to be essential contributors to our long-term strategy. Occasionally, we may also make an opportunistic sale of one of our businesses based on specific market conditions and strategic considerations. Accordingly, in an effort to reduce our exposure to cyclical markets and focus on our higher margin growth spaces, during the past three years (2010 – 2012) we have sold four businesses for aggregate consideration of approximately $517 million. Over the same period, disposals of a few minor non-core divisions of our businesses generated additional proceeds of approximately $5 million. Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2012, we initiated the sale of two businesses in our Printing & Identification segment that serve the electronic assembly and test markets to reduce our exposure to these cyclical markets. The financial position and results of operations for these businesses have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. For more details, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Business Segments As noted previously, we currently operate through four business segments that are aligned with the key end-markets they serve and comprise our operating and reportable segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems, and Printing & Identification. For financial information about our segments and geographic areas, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 5 Table of Contents Communication Technologies Our Communication Technologies segment serves the following major markets: consumer electronics, medical technology, aerospace/defense, and telecom/other. • Consumer electronics – Our businesses serving the consumer electronics market design, manufacture, and assemble micro- acoustic audio input and output components for use principally in personal mobile handsets. • Medical technology – Our businesses serving the medical technology market manufacture advanced miniaturized receivers and electromechanical components for use in hearing aids, connectors for use in a variety of medical devices and bio processing applications, and specialized components for use in implantable devices and medical equipment. • Aerospace/Defense – Our businesses serving the aerospace/defense markets manufacture precision engineered components and aftermarket parts across a broad array of market applications. This includes the design and manufacture of specialty hydraulics, fasteners, bearings, switches, and filters sold to both original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") and as aftermarket products, as well as mechanical and frequency control communication components serving shipboard applications, strategic mission critical parts on key Airborne programs and Command and Control communications, and frequency control components, electromechanical switches, multi-layered capacitors, filters, and quick disconnect couplings. These businesses also support key space initiatives with critical communication components. • Telecom/Other - Our businesses serving these markets manufacture frequency control components for wired and wireless network base station communications that ensure precise signal timing and filters for non-interrupted access across high speed networks. Communication Technologies’ products are manufactured primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia and are sold globally, directly and through a network of distributors. Energy Our Energy segment serves the oil, gas, and power generation industries with products that promote efficient and cost-effective drilling, extraction, storage, and movement of oil and gas products, or constitute critical components for power generation equipment. This segment consists of the following lines of business: • Drilling – Our businesses serving the drilling market design and manufacture products that promote efficient and cost- effective drilling, including long-lasting polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDCs) for applications in down-hole drilling tools and quartz pressure transducers and hybrid electronics used in down-hole tools and monitoring devices. • Production – Our businesses serving the production market design and manufacture products and components that facilitate the extraction and movement of fuel from the ground, including steel sucker rods, down-hole rod pumps, progressive cavity pumps and drive systems, plunger lifts, and accessories used in artificial lift applications in oil and gas production; pressure, temperature, and flow monitoring equipment used in oil and gas exploration and production applications; and control valves and instrumentation for oil and gas production. In addition, these businesses manufacture various compressor parts that are used in the natural gas production, distribution, and oil refining markets; and winches, hoists, gear drives, swing drives, auger drives, slewing ring bearings, hydraulic pump, and electronic monitoring solutions for energy, infrastructure, and recovery markets worldwide. • Downstream – Our businesses serving the downstream market produce systems and products that support efficient, safe, and environmentally-sensitive transportation and handling of fuel, hazardous liquids, and dry-bulk commodities. Vehicle fuel dispensing products include conventional, vapor recovery, and clean energy (LPG, CNG, and Hydrogen) nozzles, swivels, and breakaways, as well as tank pressure management systems. Products manufactured for the transportation, storage, and processing of hazardous liquid and dry-bulk commodities include relief valves, loading/unloading angle valves, rupture disc devices, actuator systems, level measurement gauges, swivel joints, butterfly valves, lined ball valves, aeration systems, industrial access ports, manholes, hatches, collars, weld rings, and fill covers. In addition, we offer bearings, bearing isolators, seals, and remote condition monitoring systems that are used for rotating machinery applications such as turbo machinery, motors, generators, and compressors used in energy, utility, marine, and other industries. 6 Table of Contents Our Energy segment’s sales are made directly to customers and through various distribution channels. We manufacture our products primarily in North America, and our sales are concentrated in North America with an increasing level of international sales directed largely to Europe, Central and South America, China, the Middle East, and Australia. Engineered Systems Our Engineered Systems segment combines its engineering technology, unique product advantages, and applications expertise to address market needs and requirements including sustainability, consumer product safety needs, and growth in emerging economies. To better serve its end-markets, the segment manages its products and services through two core business platforms, Fluid Solutions and Refrigeration & Industrial, as described below. Fluid Solutions The Fluid Solutions platform designs and manufactures pumps, compressors, and chemical proportioning and dispensing products. The pumps and compressors are used to transfer liquid and bulk products and are sold to a wide variety of markets, including the refined fuels, LPG, pulp and paper, wastewater, food/sanitary, military, transportation, and chemical process industries. The pumps include centrifugal, reciprocating (double diaphragm), and rotary pumps that are used in demanding and specialized fluid transfer process applications. The chemical portioning and dispensing systems are used to dilute and dispense concentrated cleaning chemicals and are sold to the food service, health care, supermarket, institutional, school, building service contractor, and industrial markets. In addition, the platform manufactures copper-brazed compact heat exchangers and designs software for heating and cooling substations. Fluid Solutions products are manufactured in the United States, South America, Asia, and Europe and marketed globally through direct channels and a network of distributors. Refrigeration & Industrial The Refrigeration & Industrial platform manufactures products and systems serving the refrigeration and food equipment and other industrial markets, as follows: • Refrigeration and food equipment – Our businesses manufacture refrigeration systems, refrigeration display cases, walk- in coolers and freezers, specialty glass, commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors, electrical distribution products and engineering services, commercial foodservice equipment, cook-chill production systems, custom food storage and preparation products, kitchen ventilation systems, conveyer systems, beverage can-making machinery, and packaging machines used for meat, poultry, and other food products. The platform’s refrigeration/food related manufacturing facilities and distributing operations are principally in North America, Europe, and Asia. The majority of the refrigeration/food systems and machinery that are manufactured or serviced by the Refrigeration & Industrial platform are used by the supermarket industry, “big-box” retail and convenience stores, the commercial/industrial refrigeration industry, institutional and commercial foodservice and food production markets, and beverage can-making industries. The commercial foodservice cooking equipment products serve their markets worldwide through a network of dealers, distributors, national chain accounts, manufacturer representatives, and a direct sales force with the primary market being North America. • Other industrial – We also serve the vehicle service, industrial automation, and waste and recycling markets. Our businesses serving the vehicle service markets provide a wide range of products and services that are utilized in vehicle services, maintenance, washing, repair, and modification. Vehicle lifts and collision equipment are sold through equipment distributors and directly to a wide variety of markets, including independent service and repair shops, collision repair shops, national chains and franchised service facilities, new vehicle dealers, governments, and directly to consumers via the Internet. The businesses also produce 4WD and AWD powertrain systems and accessories for off-road vehicles, which are sold to OEMs and through extensive dealer networks primarily in North America. These other industrial manufacturing operations are located primarily in North and South America, Asia, and Europe. The businesses in the industrial automation market provide a wide range of modular automation components including manual clamps, power clamps, rotary and linear mechanical indexers, conveyors, pick and place units, glove ports and manipulators, as well as end-of-arm robotic grippers, slides, and end effectors. These products serve a very broad market including food processing, packaging, paper processing, medical, electronic, automotive, nuclear, and general industrial products. They are produced in North America, Europe, and Asia and are marketed globally on a direct basis to OEMs and 7 Table of Contents through a global dealer and distribution network to industrial end users. We also provide highly engineered hydraulic cylinders and swivels to the North American markets for use in mining and resource recovery, vehicle recovery, materials handling, and various other OEM applications. Our businesses serving waste and recycling markets provide products and services for the refuse collection industry and for on-site processing and compaction of trash and recyclable materials. Products are sold to municipal customers, national accounts, and independent waste haulers through a network of distributors and directly in certain geographic areas. The on- site waste management and recycling systems include a variety of stationary compactors, wire processing and separation machines, and balers that are manufactured and sold primarily in the United States to distribution centers, malls, stadiums, arenas, office complexes, retail stores, and recycling centers. Printing & Identification Our Printing & Identification segment is a worldwide supplier of precision marking & coding, printing, dispensing, soldering and coating equipment, and related consumables and services. The segment serves two broad global end-markets: fast moving consumer goods and industrial. • Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) – Our businesses serving this market primarily design and manufacture marking & coding products used for printing variable information (such as date codes and serial numbers) on food, beverage, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical products, capitalizing on expanding food and product safety requirements and growth in emerging markets. • Industrial – Our products used by the industrial market are primarily marking & coding, bar code & portable printers, and fluid dispensing related products serving a number of industrial end markets including aerospace, cable, military, material packaging, industrial assembly, and medical devices capitalizing on growing industrial-related manufacturing in emerging markets. Additional products include broad line marking solutions leveraged for secondary packaging, such as cartons and pallets for use in warehouse logistics operations and bar code and portable printers used where on-demand labels/receipts are required. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we reclassified to discontinued operations our businesses serving the electronic assembly and test markets, as we intend to divest these businesses in 2013. Printing & Identification’s products are manufactured primarily in the United States, France, China, and India, and are sold throughout the world directly and through a network of distributors. Raw Materials We use a wide variety of raw materials, primarily metals and semi-processed or finished components, which are generally available from a number of sources. As a result, shortages or the loss of any single supplier have not had, and are not likely to have, a material impact on operating profits. While the required raw materials are generally available, commodity pricing has trended upward over the past few years, particularly for various grades of steel, copper, aluminum, select other commodities, and rare earth metals. Although some cost increases may be recovered through increased prices to customers, our operating results are exposed to such fluctuations. We attempt to control such costs through fixed-price contracts with suppliers and various other programs, such as our global supply chain activities. Research and Development Our businesses are encouraged to develop new products as well as to upgrade and improve existing products to satisfy customer needs, expand revenue opportunities domestically and internationally, maintain or extend competitive advantages, improve product reliability, and reduce production costs. During 2012, we spent $189,844 for research and development, including qualified engineering costs. In 2011 and 2010, research and development spending totaled $175,532 and $159,338, respectively. 8 Table of Contents Our Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification segments expend significant effort in research and development because the rate of product development by their customers is often quite high. Our businesses that develop product identification and printing equipment and specialty electronic components for the consumer electronics, medical technology, and datacom/ telecom markets believe that their customers expect a continuing rate of product innovation, performance improvement, and reduced costs. The result has been that product life cycles in these markets generally average less than five years with meaningful sales price reductions over that time period. Our other segments contain many businesses that are also involved in important product improvement initiatives. These businesses also concentrate on working closely with customers on specific applications, expanding product lines and market applications, and continuously improving manufacturing processes. Most of these businesses experience a much more moderate rate of change in their markets and products than is generally experienced by the Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification segments. Intellectual Property and Intangible Assets Our businesses own many patents, trademarks, licenses, and other forms of intellectual property, which have been acquired over a number of years and, to the extent relevant, expire at various times over a number of years. A large portion of our businesses’ intellectual property consists of patents, unpatented technology, and proprietary information constituting trade secrets that we seek to protect in various ways, including confidentiality agreements with employees and suppliers where appropriate. In addition, a significant portion of our intangible assets relate to customer relationships. While our intellectual property and customer relationships are important to our success, the loss or expiration of any of these rights or relationships, or any group of related rights or relationships, is not likely to materially affect our results on a consolidated basis. We believe that our commitment to continuous engineering improvements, new product development, and improved manufacturing techniques, as well as strong sales, marketing, and service efforts, are significant to our general leadership positions in the niche markets we serve. Seasonality In general, our businesses, while not strongly seasonal, tend to have stronger revenue in the second and third quarters, particularly those serving the consumer electronics, transportation, construction, waste and recycling, petroleum, commercial refrigeration, and food service markets. Our businesses serving the major equipment markets, such as power generation, chemical, and processing industries, have longer lead times geared to seasonal, commercial, or consumer demands, and tend to delay or accelerate product ordering and delivery to coincide with those market trends that tend to moderate the aforementioned seasonality patterns. Customers We serve thousands of customers, no one of which accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenue in 2012. Similarly, within each of our four segments, no customer accounted for more than 10% of any individual segment’s revenue in 2012, except in our Communication Technologies segment where there is some revenue concentration with OEM customers in the consumer electronics market. Given our diversity of served markets, customer concentrations are quite varied. Businesses supplying the waste and recycling, agricultural, defense, energy, automotive, commercial refrigeration, handset, and hearing aid industries tend to deal with a few large customers that are significant within those industries. This also tends to be true for businesses supplying the power generation, aerospace, and chemical industries. In the other markets served, there is usually a much lower concentration of customers, particularly where the companies provide a substantial number of products and services applicable to a broad range of end-use applications. Certain of our businesses, particularly within the Communication Technologies segment, serve the military, space, aerospace, commercial, and telecom infrastructure markets. Their customers include some of the largest operators in these markets. In addition, many of the OEM customers within the Communication Technologies segment outsource their manufacturing to Electronic Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) companies. Other customers include global cell phone and hearing aid manufacturers and many of the largest global EMS companies, particularly in China. Backlog Backlog is not a significant indicator of long-term performance, as our products generally have relatively short order-to-delivery periods. It is more relevant to our businesses that produce larger and more sophisticated machines or have long-term government 9 Table of Contents contracts, primarily in the aerospace and defense markets of our Communication Technologies segment. Our total backlog relating to our continuing operations as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 was $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively. Competition Our competitive environment is complex because of the wide diversity of our products manufactured and the markets served. In general, most of our businesses are market leaders that compete with only a few companies, and the key competitive factors are customer service, product quality, price, and innovation. However, as we become increasingly global, we are exposed to more competition. Certain businesses in the Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification segments compete globally against a variety of companies, primarily operating in Europe and East Asia. A summary of our key competitors by end market within each our segments follows: Segment Communication Technologies Energy End Market Consumer electronics Medical technology Aerospace/Defense Telecom/Other Drilling Production Downstream Engineered Systems Refrigeration and food systems Other industrial Fluid solutions Printing & Identification Fast moving consumer goods Industrial International Key Competitors AAC Technologies, GoerTek Inc. Sonion A/S Smiths Interconnect, SPS Technologies Rakon Ltd., NDK Ltd. DeBeers Group (Element Six), Schlumberger Ltd. (MegaDiamond) Weatherford International Ltd., Lufkin Industries, Paccar Inc. Danaher Corp. (Gilbarco Veeder-Root), Franklin Electric, Gardner Denver, Inc. (Emco Wheaton) Hussman Corp., Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration (Kysor/Warren), Manitowoc Company, Illinois Tool Works Oshkosh Corp. (McNeilus), Siemens AG (Weiss GmbH), Challenger Lifts, Labrie Enviroquip Group, and numerous others IDEX Corp, Alfa Laval, Ingersoll Rand, Danfoss, SPX Corp. Danaher Corp. (Videojet), Domino Printing Danaher Corp. (Videojet), Domino Printing, Zebra Technologies Consistent with our strategic focus on positioning our businesses for growth, we continue to increase our expansion into international markets, particularly in developing economies in South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Most of our non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates are currently based in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and, with increasing emphasis, Canada, China, Malaysia, India, Mexico, Brazil, and Eastern Europe. The following table shows annual revenue derived from customers outside the U.S. as a percentage of total annual revenue for each of the last three years, by segment and in total: % Non-U.S. Revenue by Segment Years Ended December 31, 2011 2012 2010 Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Total percentage of revenue derived from customers outside of the U.S. 73% 31% 37% 72% 46% 71% 32% 36% 74% 47% 63% 33% 34% 74% 45% Our percentage of revenue derived from customers outside of the U.S. declined slightly in 2012 as compared to 2011 as a result of economic weakness in Europe and slower growth in Asia, which impacted certain of our businesses. 10 Table of Contents Our international operations are subject to certain risks, such as price and exchange rate fluctuations and non-U.S. governmental restrictions, which are discussed further in “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” For additional details regarding our non-U.S. revenue and the geographic allocation of the assets of our continuing operations, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Environmental Matters Our operations are governed by a variety of international, national, state, and local environmental laws. We are committed to continued compliance and believe our operations generally are in substantial compliance with these laws. In a few instances, particular plants and businesses have been the subject of administrative and legal proceedings with governmental agencies or private parties relating to the discharge or potential discharge of regulated substances. Where necessary, these matters have been addressed with specific consent orders to achieve compliance. In 2010, we developed and implemented a process to conduct an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions. Since then, we have evaluated our climate change risks and opportunities and have developed an energy and climate change strategy that includes clearly defined goals and objectives, along with prioritized programs and projects for achieving energy use and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. We have committed to reducing our overall energy and greenhouse gas intensity indexed to net revenue by 20% from 2010 to 2020. We also participated as a respondent in the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project. All of our segments are investigating the energy efficiencies related to their operations and the use of their products and services by customers. In some instances, our businesses may be able to help customers reduce some of their energy needs. Increased demand for energy-efficient products, based on a variety of drivers (including, but not limited to, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) could result in increased sales for a number of our businesses. There have been no material effects upon our earnings and competitive position resulting from compliance with laws or regulations enacted or adopted relating to the protection of the environment. We are aware of a number of existing or upcoming regulatory initiatives intended to reduce emissions in geographies where our manufacturing and warehouse/distribution facilities are located and have evaluated the potential impact of these regulations on our businesses. We anticipate that direct impacts from regulatory actions will not be significant in the short- to medium-term. We expect the regulatory impacts associated with climate change regulation would be primarily indirect and would result in “pass through” costs from energy suppliers, suppliers of raw materials, and other services related to our operations. Employees We had approximately 35,000 employees in continuing operations as of December 31, 2012, which was an increase of 13% from the prior year end. The increase is primarily the result of recent acquisitions, slightly offset by headcount reduction programs in certain businesses. Iran Related Activities Pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we are required to provide disclosure if, during 2012, we or any of our affiliates have engaged in transactions or dealings with the government of Iran that have not been specifically authorized by a U.S. federal department or agency. During the disclosure period, Automatik Plastics Machinery GmbH ("Automatik"), a German affiliate of Maag Pump Systems, which we acquired on March 13, 2012, exported from Germany European-origin equipment used in the processing of polystyrene pellets and PET chip to two entities in Iran, Tabriz Petrochemical (“Tabriz”) and Shahid Tondgoyan Petrochemical (“Shahid Tondgoyan”), which we understand are owned or controlled by the Government of Iran. All of the exports except one were made prior to August 10, 2012, the date of enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (“ITRA”). Automatik made two exports to Tabriz on February 24, 2012 and May 8, 2012, with total revenue and net profit values of €51,550 and €14,759, respectively. Automatik made three exports to Shahid Tondgoyan on March 6, 2012, July 19, 2012, and August 8, 2012 with total revenue and net profit values of €516,831 and €162,588, respectively. The only export made after the enactment of the ITRA was made to Shahid Tondgoyan on October 4, 2012, with a revenue and net profit value of €20,388 and €7,411, respectively. This last export was made prior to the October 9, 2012 date of the Presidential Executive Order that made it a 11 Table of Contents violation of U.S. law for owned or controlled foreign subsidiaries after October 9, 2012 to knowingly engage in transactions with the Government of Iran or any person subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of Iran. For most of these exports, Automatik received official written confirmation from the German Government that it did not require a license under German law and for the others it received oral confirmation no license was required. Automatik also received a payment in November 2012 for a prior order that was not shipped and will not be shipped in the future. Given the SEC guidance that issuers should disclose all activities, including those taking place prior to ITRA's enactment on August 10, 2012, we are including all exports by Automatik Germany to government entities in Iran during 2012. Management has instructed all of the Company's non-U.S. affiliates not to engage in any trade transactions with Iran. Other Information We make available through the “Financial Reports” link on our Internet website, http://www.dovercorporation.com, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to these reports. We post each of these reports on the website as soon as reasonably practicable after the report is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information on our Internet website is not incorporated into this Form 10-K. 12 Table of Contents ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Our business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows can be impacted by a number of factors which could cause our actual results to vary materially from recent results or from anticipated future results. In general, we are subject to the same general risks and uncertainties that impact many other industrial companies such as general economic, industry and/or market conditions, and growth rates; the impact of natural disasters, and their effect on global markets; possible future terrorist threats and their effect on the worldwide economy; and changes in laws or accounting rules. The risk factors discussed in this section should be considered together with information included elsewhere in this Form 10-K and should not be considered the only risks to which we are exposed. • Our results may be impacted by current domestic and international economic conditions and uncertainties. Our businesses may be adversely affected by disruptions in the financial markets or declines in economic activity both domestically and internationally in those countries in which we operate. These circumstances will also impact our suppliers and customers in various ways which could have an impact on our business operations, particularly if global credit markets are not operating efficiently and effectively to support industrial commerce. Our Energy segment is subject to risk due to the volatility of global energy prices and regulations that impact production, although overall demand is more directly related to depletion rates and global economic conditions and related energy demands. Negative changes in worldwide economic and capital market conditions are beyond our control, are highly unpredictable, and can have an adverse effect on our revenue, earnings, cash flows, and cost of capital. • We are subject to risks relating to our existing international operations and expansion into new geographical markets. Approximately 46% of our revenues for 2012 and 47% of our revenues for 2011 were derived outside the United States. We continue to focus on penetrating global markets as part of our overall growth strategy and expect sales from outside the United States to continue to represent a significant portion of our revenues. In addition, many of our manufacturing operations and suppliers are located outside the United States. Our international operations and our global expansion strategy are subject to general risks related to such operations, including: o political, social, and economic instability and disruptions; o government embargoes or trade restrictions; o the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers; o import and export controls; o limitations on ownership and on repatriation of earnings; o transportation delays and interruptions; o labor unrest and current and changing regulatory environments; o increased compliance costs, including costs associated with disclosure requirements and related due diligence; o the impact of loss of a single-source manufacturing facility; o difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; and o limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies. If we are unable to successfully manage the risks associated with expanding our global business or adequately manage operational risks of our existing international operations, the risks could have a material adverse effect on our growth strategy involving expansion into new geographical markets or our results of operations and financial position. • Increasing product/service and price competition by international and domestic competitors, including new entrants, and our inability to introduce new and competitive products could cause our businesses to generate lower revenue, operating profits, and cash flows. Our competitive environment is complex because of the wide diversity of the products that our businesses manufacture and the markets they serve. In general, most of our businesses compete with only a few companies. Our ability to compete effectively depends on how successfully we anticipate and respond to various competitive factors, including new products and services that may be introduced by competitors, changes in customer preferences, and pricing pressures. If our businesses 13 Table of Contents are unable to anticipate their competitors’ development of new products and services, and/or identify customer needs and preferences on a timely basis, or successfully introduce new products and services in response to such competitive factors, they could lose customers to competitors. If our businesses do not compete effectively, we may experience lower revenue, operating profits, and cash flows. • Some of our businesses may not anticipate, adapt to, or capitalize on technological developments and this could cause these businesses to become less competitive and lead to reduced market share, revenue, operating profits, and cash flows. Certain of our Communication Technologies businesses sell their products in electronic and technology-based industries that are constantly experiencing change as new technologies are developed. In order to grow and remain competitive in these industries, they must adapt to future changes in technology to enhance their existing products and introduce new products to address their customers’ changing demands. If these businesses are unable to adapt to the rapid technological changes, it could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. • We could lose customers or generate lower revenue, operating profits, and cash flows if there are significant increases in the cost of raw materials (including energy) or if we are unable to obtain raw materials. We purchase raw materials, sub-assemblies, and components for use in our manufacturing operations, which expose us to volatility in prices for certain commodities. Significant price increases for these commodities could adversely affect operating profits for certain of our businesses. While we generally attempt to mitigate the impact of increased raw material prices by hedging or passing along the increased costs to customers, there may be a time delay between the increased raw material prices and the ability to increase the prices of products, or we may be unable to increase the prices of products due to a competitor’s pricing pressure or other factors. In addition, while raw materials are generally available now, the inability to obtain necessary raw materials could affect our ability to meet customer commitments and satisfy market demand for certain products. Consequently, a significant price increase in raw materials, or their unavailability, may result in a loss of customers and adversely impact revenue, operating profits, and cash flows. • Customer requirements and new regulations may increase our expenses and impact the availability of certain raw materials, which could adversely affect our revenue and operating profits. Our businesses use parts or materials that are impacted by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) requirement for disclosure of the use of “conflict minerals” mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjoining countries. It is possible that some of our businesses' customers will require “conflict free” metals in products purchased from us. We have begun the process of determining the country of origin of certain metals used by our businesses, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The supply chain due diligence and verification of sources may require several years to complete based on the current availability of smelter origin information and the number of vendors. We may not be able to complete the process in the time frame required because of the complexity of our supply chain. Other governmental social responsibility regulations also may impact our suppliers, manufacturing operations, and operating profits. The need to find alternative sources for certain raw materials or products because of customer requirements and regulations may impact our ability to secure adequate supplies of raw materials or parts, lead to supply shortages, or adversely impact the prices at which our businesses can procure compliant goods. • Our businesses and their profitability and reputation could be adversely affected by domestic and foreign governmental and public policy changes (including environmental and employment regulations and tax policies such as export subsidy programs, research and experimentation credits, carbon emission regulations, and other similar programs), risks associated with emerging markets, changes in statutory tax rates, and unanticipated outcomes with respect to tax audits. Our businesses’ domestic and international sales and operations are subject to risks associated with changes in local government laws (including environmental and export/import laws), regulations, and policies. Failure to comply with any of these laws could result in civil and criminal, monetary, and non-monetary penalties as well as potential damage to our reputation. In addition, we cannot provide assurance that our costs of complying with new and evolving regulatory reporting requirements and current or future laws, including environmental protection, employment, and health and safety laws, will not exceed our estimates. In addition, we have invested in certain countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, and China, that carry high levels of currency, political, compliance, and economic risk. While these risks or the impact of these risks are difficult to predict, any one or more of them could adversely affect our businesses and reputation. Our effective tax rate is impacted by changes in the mix among earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation allowance of deferred tax assets, and changes in tax laws. The amount of income taxes and other taxes paid 14 Table of Contents can be adversely impacted by changes in statutory tax rates and laws and are subject to ongoing audits by domestic and international authorities. If these audits result in assessments different from amounts estimated, then our financial results may be adversely affected by unfavorable tax adjustments. • Our revenue, operating profits, and cash flows could be adversely affected if our businesses are unable to protect or obtain patent and other intellectual property rights. Our businesses own patents, trademarks, licenses, and other forms of intellectual property related to their products. Our businesses employ various measures to maintain and protect their intellectual property. These measures may not prevent their intellectual property from being challenged, invalidated, or circumvented, particularly in countries where intellectual property rights are not highly developed or protected. Unauthorized use of these intellectual property rights could adversely impact the competitive position of our businesses and have a negative impact on our revenue, operating profits, and cash flows. • Our growth and results of operations may be adversely affected if we are unsuccessful in our capital allocation and acquisition program. We expect to continue our strategy of seeking to acquire value creating add-on businesses that broaden our existing position and global reach as well as, in the right circumstances, strategically pursue larger acquisitions that could have the potential to either complement our existing businesses or allow us to pursue a new platform. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to find suitable businesses to purchase, that we will be able to acquire such businesses on acceptable terms, or that all closing conditions will be satisfied with respect to any pending acquisition. If we are unsuccessful in our acquisition efforts, then our ability to continue to grow at rates similar to prior years could be adversely affected. In addition a completed acquisition may underperform relative to expectations, may be unable to achieve synergies originally anticipated, or may expose us to unexpected liabilities. Further, if we fail to allocate our capital appropriately, in respect of either our acquisition program or organic growth in our operations, we could be overexposed in certain markets and geographies. These factors could potentially have an adverse impact on our operating profits and cash flows. • Our operating profits and cash flows could be adversely affected if we cannot achieve projected savings and synergies. We are continually evaluating our cost structure and seeking ways to capture synergies across our operations. If we are unable to reduce costs and expenses through our various programs, it could adversely affect our operating profits and cash flows. • Unforeseen developments in contingencies such as litigation could adversely affect our financial condition. We and certain of our subsidiaries are, and from time to time may become, parties to a number of legal proceedings incidental to their businesses involving alleged injuries arising out of the use of their products, exposure to hazardous substances, or patent infringement, employment matters, and commercial disputes. The defense of these lawsuits may require significant expenses and divert management’s attention, and we may be required to pay damages that could adversely affect our financial condition. In addition, any insurance or indemnification rights that we may have may be insufficient or unavailable to protect us against potential loss exposures. • The indemnification provisions of acquisition agreements by which we have acquired companies may not fully protect us and may result in unexpected liabilities. Certain of the acquisition agreements by which we have acquired companies require the former owners to indemnify us against certain liabilities related to the operation of the company before we acquired it. In most of these agreements, however, the liability of the former owners is limited and certain former owners may be unable to meet their indemnification responsibilities. We cannot be assured that these indemnification provisions will fully protect us, and as a result we may face unexpected liabilities that adversely affect our profitability and financial position. • Failure to attract, retain, and develop personnel or to provide adequate succession plans for key management could have an adverse effect on our operating results. Our growth, profitability, and effectiveness in conducting our operations and executing our strategic plans depend in part on our ability to attract, retain, and develop qualified personnel, align them with appropriate opportunities, and maintain adequate succession plans for key management positions. If we are unsuccessful in these efforts, our operating results could be adversely affected. 15 Table of Contents • Our business operations may be adversely affected by information systems interruptions or intrusion. Our businesses rely on a number of information technologies to manage, store, and support business activities. We have put in place a number of systems, processes, and practices designed to protect against intentional or unintentional misappropriation or corruption of our systems and information, disruption of our operations, or corruption of the software that supports our products. Disruptions or cybersecurity attacks, such as unauthorized access, malicious software, or other violations may lead to exposure of proprietary or confidential information as well as potential data corruption. Any intrusion may cause operational stoppages, violations of applicable law, diminished competitive advantages or reputational damages, and increased operational costs for remedial activities. • Our reputation, ability to do business, and results of operations may be impaired by improper conduct by any of our employees, agents, or business partners. While we strive to maintain high standards, we cannot provide assurance that our internal controls and compliance systems will always protect us from acts committed by our employees, agents, or business partners that would violate U.S. and/or non-U.S. laws or fail to protect our confidential information, including the laws governing payments to government officials, bribery, fraud, anti-kickback and false claims rules, competition, export and import compliance, money laundering, and data privacy laws, as well as the improper use of proprietary information or social media. Any such violations of law or improper actions could subject us to civil or criminal investigations in the U.S. and in other jurisdictions, could lead to substantial civil or criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties, and related shareholder lawsuits and could damage our reputation. • Our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations on cross-border transactions and the translation of local currency results into U.S. dollars could negatively impact our results of operations. We conduct business through our subsidiaries in many different countries, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates could have a significant impact on the reported results of operations, which are presented in U.S. dollars. A significant and growing portion of our products are manufactured in lower-cost locations and sold in various countries. Cross-border transactions, both with external parties and intercompany relationships, result in increased exposure to foreign exchange effects. Accordingly, significant changes in currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro, Pound Sterling, Swiss franc, Chinese RMB (Yuan), and the Canadian dollar, could cause fluctuations in the reported results of our businesses’ operations that could negatively affect our results of operations. Additionally, the strengthening of certain currencies such as the Euro and U.S. dollar potentially exposes us to competitive threats from lower cost producers in other countries such as China. Our sales are translated into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar could result in unfavorable translation effects as the results of foreign locations are translated into U.S. dollars. • Our borrowing costs may be impacted by our credit ratings developed by various rating agencies. Three major ratings agencies (Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s, and Fitch Ratings) evaluate our credit profile on an ongoing basis and have each assigned high ratings for our long-term debt as of December 31, 2012. Although we do not anticipate a material change in our credit ratings, if our current credit ratings deteriorate, then our borrowing costs could increase, including increased fees under our Five-Year Credit Facility, and our access to future sources of liquidity may be adversely affected. ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS Not applicable. 16 Table of Contents ITEM 2. PROPERTIES The number, type, location and size of the properties used by our continuing operations as of December 31, 2012 are shown in the following charts, by segment: Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Number and nature of facilities Manufacturing Warehouse 3 31 51 59 34 65 22 11 Sales / Service 12 47 46 68 Square footage (in 000s) Leased Owned 1,129 3,265 6,180 600 1,420 1,353 3,290 673 Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification North America 18 122 84 13 Locations Europe Asia Other 9 5 41 27 9 3 26 41 Expiration dates of leased facilities (in years) Minimum Maximum 15 13 12 7 1 1 1 1 1 10 3 2 We believe our owned and leased facilities are well-maintained and suitable for our operations. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS A few of our subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings relating to the cleanup of waste disposal sites identified under federal and state statutes which provide for the allocation of such costs among “potentially responsible parties.” In each instance, the extent of the subsidiary’s liability appears to be very small in relation to the total projected expenditures and the number of other “potentially responsible parties” involved and it is anticipated to be immaterial to us on a consolidated basis. In addition, a few of our subsidiaries are involved in ongoing remedial activities at certain plant sites, in cooperation with regulatory agencies, and appropriate reserves have been established. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, we have reserves totaling $28.9 million and $19.6 million, respectively, for environmental matters that are probable and estimable, with the 2012 increase primarily attributed to environmental contingencies assumed in recent acquisitions. We and certain of our subsidiaries are, and from time to time may become, parties to a number of other legal proceedings incidental to our businesses. These proceedings primarily involve claims by private parties alleging injury arising out of the use of our businesses' products, exposure to hazardous substances or patent infringement, employment matters and commercial disputes. Management and legal counsel periodically review the probable outcome of such proceedings, the costs and expenses reasonably expected to be incurred, the availability and extent of insurance coverage, and established reserves. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, we have reserves totaling $1.2 million for legal matters that are probable and estimable and not otherwise covered by insurance. While it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of these legal actions, in the opinion of management, based on the aforementioned reviews, we are not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material affect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. 17 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT All of our officers are elected annually at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following our annual meeting of shareholders, and are subject to removal at any time by the Board of Directors. Our executive officers as of February 15, 2013, and their positions with Dover (and, where relevant, prior business experience) for the past five years, are as follows: Name Robert A. Livingston Age 59 Ivonne M. Cabrera Brad M. Cerepak Thomas W. Giacomini John F. Hartner Jay L. Kloosterboer Jeffrey S. Niew Stephen R. Sellhausen William W. Spurgeon, Jr. Niclas Ytterdahl 46 53 47 50 52 46 55 54 48 Positions Held and Prior Business Experience Chief Executive Officer and Director (since December 2008), President (since June 2008) and Chief Operating Officer (from June 2008 to December 2008) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer of Dover Engineered Systems (from July 2007 to May 2008); prior thereto Vice President of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer of Dover Electronics (from October 2004 to June 2007). Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Dover (since January 2013); prior thereto Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary of Dover (from November 2012 to December 2012); prior thereto Vice President, Business Affairs and General Counsel of Knowles Electronics, LLC (from February 2011 to December 2012); prior thereto Vice President (from May 2010 to February 2011), Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary (from February 2004 to February 2011) of Dover. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (since May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (from August 2009 to May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Finance (from June 2009 to August 2009) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President and Controller (from August 2005 to June 2008) of Trane, Inc. Vice President (since February 2008) of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer (since November 2011) of Dover Engineered Systems; prior thereto President (from April 2009 to November 2011) and Chief Executive Officer (from July 2009 to November 2011) of Dover Industrial Products; prior thereto President (from October 2007 to July 2009) of Dover's Material Handling Platform. Vice President (since May 2011) of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer (since November 2011) of Dover Printing & Identification; prior thereto Executive Vice President (from April 20l1 to November 2011) of Dover Engineered Systems; prior thereto Executive Vice President (from October 2007 to April 2011) of Dover Electronic Technologies. Senior Vice President, Human Resources (since May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Human Resources (from January 2009 to May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Executive Vice President - Business Excellence (from May 2005 to January 2009) of AES Corporation. Vice President of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer of Dover Communication Technologies (since November 2011); prior thereto President (from January 2008 to November 2011) and Chief Executive Officer (from February 2010 to November 2011) of Knowles Electronics; prior thereto Chief Operating Officer (from January 2007 to February 2010) of Knowles Electronics. Senior Vice President, Corporate Development (since May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Corporate Development (from January 2009 to May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Business Development (from April 2008 to January 2009) of Dover; prior thereto investment banker with Citigroup Global Markets. Vice President (since October 2004) of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer (since November 2011) of Dover Energy; prior thereto President and Chief Executive Officer (from July 2007 to November 2011) of Dover Fluid Management. Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing (since January 2012) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Global Strategic Sourcing (from April 2006 to December 2011) of AES Corporation. 18 Table of Contents Name Kevin P. Buchanan C. Anderson Fincher Paul E. Goldberg Raymond T. McKay, Jr. Brian P. Moore James H. Moyle Sivasankaran Somasundaram Michael Y. Zhang Age 57 42 49 59 42 60 47 49 Positions Held and Prior Business Experience Vice President, Tax (since July 2010) of Dover; prior thereto Deputy General Counsel, Tax (from November 2009 to June 2010) and Vice President, Tax (from May 2000 to October 2009) of Monsanto Company. Vice President (since May 2011) of Dover and Executive Vice President (since November 2011) of Dover Engineered Systems; prior thereto Executive Vice President (from May 2009 to November 2011) of Dover Industrial Products; prior thereto President (from January 2005 to May 2009) of Heil Trailer International. Vice President, Investor Relations (since November 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Treasurer and Director of Investor Relations (from February 2006 to November 2011) of Dover. Vice President (since February 2004) and Controller (since November 2002) of Dover. Vice President, Treasurer (since November 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Senior Director, Investor Relations (from April 2010 to October 2011) of USG Corporation; prior thereto Director of Credit & Accounts Receivable (from December 2008 to April 2010) of USG; prior thereto Director of Finance (from December 2007 to December 2008) at USG; prior thereto Assistant Treasurer (from October 2004 to December 2008) of USG. Vice President (since 2009) of Dover and Executive Vice President (since January 2012) of Dover Engineered Systems; prior thereto Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain (from April 2009 to December 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Chief Financial Officer (from July 2007 to April 2009) of Dover Fluid Management; prior thereto Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (from November 2005 to July 2007) of Dover Diversified. Vice President (since January 2008) of Dover and Executive Vice President (since November 2011) of Dover Energy; prior thereto Executive Vice President (from January 2010 to November 2011) of Dover Fluid Management; President (from January 2008 to December 2009) of Dover's Fluid Solutions Platform; prior thereto President (from May 2006 to January 2008) of Gas Equipment Group. Vice President (since May 2010) of Dover and President, Asia (since May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Managing Director (from January 2009 to May 2011) of Dover Regional Headquarters, China; prior thereto various roles at ABB, Ltd. including Vice President, ABB Control System and Product Business (from September 2004 to March 2008). 19 Table of Contents PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information and Dividends The principal market in which Dover common stock is traded is the New York Stock Exchange. Information on the high and low sales prices of our stock and the frequency and the amount of dividends paid during the last two years is as follows: 2012 Market Prices High Low $ $ 67.20 64.36 61.64 65.80 56.81 50.88 50.27 54.90 Dividends per Share 0.315 $ 0.315 0.350 0.350 1.330 $ 2011 Market Prices High Low $ $ 68.07 69.25 70.15 59.27 56.51 60.57 45.42 43.64 Dividends per Share 0.275 $ 0.275 0.315 0.315 1.180 $ First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Holders The number of holders of record of Dover common stock as of February 1, 2013 was approximately 19,201. This figure includes participants in our domestic 401(k) program. Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans Information regarding securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans is contained in Part III, Item 12 of this Form 10-K. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities None. 20 Table of Contents Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities During the fourth quarter of 2012, we made the following purchases of Dover shares: Period October 1 to October 31 November 1 to November 30 December 1 to December 31 For the Fourth Quarter Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) 1,798,907 2,237,527 1,729,037 5,765,471 Average Price Paid per Share 58.41 $ 62.04 64.54 61.65 $ Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 1,798,907 2,235,978 1,727,106 5,761,991 Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (2) May 2012 Program 3,908,289 3,908,289 3,908,289 3,908,289 November 2012 Program — $ 861,328 749,898 749,898 $ (1) In May 2012, the Board of Directors renewed its standing authorization of the Company's share repurchase program, on terms consistent with its prior five-year authorization which expired at that time. This renewal authorizes the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock during the five-year period ending May 2017. We purchased 1,798,907 shares under this program during the fourth quarter. Additionally, in November 2012, the Board of Directors approved a $1 billion share repurchase program authorizing repurchases of Dover’s common shares over the next 12 to 18 months. We purchased 3,963,084 shares under this new program during the fourth quarter. We also acquired 3,480 shares from holders of our employee stock options when they tendered those shares as full or partial payment of the exercise price of such options. These shares were applied against the exercise price at the market price on the date of exercise. (2) As of December 31, 2012, the number of shares still available for repurchase under the May 2012 share repurchase authorization was 3,908,289. The approximate dollar amount still available for repurchase under the November 2012 share repurchase authorization was $749,898. 21 Table of Contents Performance Graph This performance graph does not constitute soliciting material, is not deemed filed with the SEC, and is not incorporated by reference in any of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date of this Form 10-K and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any such filing, except to the extent we specifically incorporate this performance graph by reference therein. Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return * Dover Corporation, S&P 500 Index & Peer Group Index Total Shareholder Returns $180 $160 $140 $120 $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 $0 12/07 12/08 12/09 12/10 12/11 12/12 Dover Corporation S&P 500 Peer Group Data Source: Research Data Group, Inc _______________________ *Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends. This graph assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2007 in Dover Corporation common stock, the S&P 500 index, and a peer group index. Thomas & Betts Corp. and Cooper Industries, two companies that were part of the peer index group in 2011, were acquired by ABB Ltd and Eaton Corporation, respectively, during 2012 and have since been removed from the index. The 2012 peer index consists of the following 37 public companies selected by the Company. 3M Company Actuant Corp. Ametek Inc. Amphenol Corp. Cameron International Carlisle Companies Corning Inc. Crane Company Danaher Corporation Eaton Corporation Emerson Electric Co. Flowserve Corporation FMC Technologies Gardner Denver Inc. Honeywell International Hubbell Incorporated IDEX Corporation Illinois Tool Works Ingersoll-Rand PLC Lennox International Inc. Nordson Corp. Pall Corporation Parker-Hannifin Corp. Pentair Inc. Precision Castparts Corp. Regal Beloit Corp. 22 Rockwell Automation Roper Industries Snap-On Inc. SPX Corporation Teledyne Technologies Inc. Textron Inc. The Timken Company Tyco International United Technologies Corp. Vishay Intertechnology Inc. Weatherford International Table of Contents ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA dollars in thousands except share data 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Revenue Earnings from continuing operations Net earnings Basic earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Net earnings $ $ 8,104,339 833,119 811,070 4.59 (0.12) 4.47 $ $ $ $ 7,369,154 773,186 895,243 4.16 0.66 4.82 $ $ 6,109,507 619,497 700,104 3.31 0.43 3.75 5,055,796 390,705 356,438 2.10 (0.18) 1.91 $ $ 6,233,670 579,374 590,831 3.07 0.06 3.13 Weighted average shares outstanding 181,551,000 185,882,000 186,897,000 186,136,000 188,481,000 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Net earnings $ $ 4.53 (0.12) 4.41 $ 4.09 0.65 4.74 $ 3.27 0.43 3.70 $ 2.09 (0.18) 1.91 3.06 0.06 3.12 Weighted average shares outstanding 183,993,000 188,887,000 189,170,000 186,736,000 189,269,000 Dividends per common share Capital expenditures Depreciation and amortization Total assets Total debt $ $ $ $ 1.33 297,012 357,585 10,443,943 2,800,116 $ $ 1.18 262,676 290,477 9,500,552 2,187,252 $ $ 1.07 169,297 229,237 8,558,743 1,807,476 1.02 108,639 217,981 7,882,403 1,860,884 $ $ 0.90 160,489 216,585 7,883,238 2,084,173 All results and data in the table above reflect continuing operations, unless otherwise noted. As a result, the data presented above will not necessarily agree to previously issued financial statements. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on disposed and discontinued operations and Note 2 for additional information regarding the impact of 2012 acquisitions. 23 Table of Contents ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand our results of operations and financial condition for the three years ended December 31, 2012. The MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-K, particularly in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and in the “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” preceding Part I of this Form 10-K. OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK Dover is a diversified global manufacturer focusing on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, and support services provided through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems, and Printing & Identification. The Company's entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes, and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover's well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry- leading product innovation. Overall, 2012 concluded as a solid performance year, with strong revenue, earnings, and cash flow growth, despite the backdrop of a low-growth macro-economic environment. Our consolidated revenue increased $735 million or 10% to $8.1 billion, inclusive of acquisitions, and our gross profit increased by $262 million or 9% to $3.1 billion. The 2012 results were led by our strong positions in the energy, handset, refrigeration and food equipment, and other industrial markets. In our Energy segment, expanding production activity and strong downstream investments in distribution and retail fueling are among the trends that drove solid results during the year. The strong production and downstream performance was partially offset by the softening North American rig count, which caused our year-over-year drilling end market comparisons to decline as the year progressed. In all, the segment had solid performance, characterized by continuing growth and strong margins. We expect this trend to continue in 2013. Within our Communication Technologies segment, several OEM's launched new products in the handset market during the second quarter and our microelectronic mechanical ("MEMs") microphone activity was very strong once the new OEM product launches commenced. However, our 2012 performance at Sound Solutions was weaker than anticipated. The Sound Solutions business continued to work through operational challenges which led to lower volumes than anticipated for the year; however, they did experience sequential growth and margin improvement in the fourth quarter, relative to the earlier quarters, and we expect their performance to continue to improve in 2013. Overall, we expect the handset market to be strong in 2013, supported by numerous new product releases, coupled with the increased use of multiple microphones per handset. Our aerospace/defense and medical technology markets were solid during the year, while our telecom market continued to be weak. Within our Engineered Systems segment, the refrigeration and food equipment markets were solid, as were most of our U.S. industrial end markets. The results of our Fluid Solutions platform continued to reflect good performance from our first quarter Maag Pump Systems acquisition, which helped to mitigate the impact of a weakened market in Europe. We expect 2013 to be another solid year for Engineered Systems, as we leverage our recent acquisitions and continue our geographic expansion within our Fluid Solutions platform. We anticipate customer wins, an active remodel market, expanded product offerings and recent acquisitions to drive 2013 growth within our Refrigeration & Industrial platform. In our Printing & Identification segment, solid organic growth in our fast moving consumer goods market more than offset uneven demand in our industrial markets, which was impacted by weak Europe and slowing China markets. We anticipate the release of several new products in the first half of the year, traction of added sales and service resources in key regional markets, along with stable fast moving consumer goods and industrial markets to contribute to our 2013 growth. Margin performance in the segment steadily improved over the course of 2012, driven by productivity and restructuring activities. We expect incremental benefit from these activities to carry over into 2013, enabling continued reinvestment in our product identification growth space. 24 Table of Contents In addition to our solid financial results, we continued to execute on our corporate strategy. During 2012, we continued to focus on our five key growth spaces of communication components, energy, fluids, refrigeration and food equipment, and product identification. We invested $1.2 billion on seven acquisitions that expanded our markets, enhanced our product offerings and broadened our customer base. In advancing our strategy of focusing on our higher margin growth spaces, we have reclassified to discontinued operations two non-core businesses serving the electronic assembly and test markets. We expect to divest these businesses in 2013. Although solid performers, these businesses serve highly volatile end-markets, and their sale should improve the consistency of our future results and enable management to focus on our key growth spaces. In 2012, we generated $964 million in free cash flow, which enabled us to continue to invest in higher growth economies and innovation, and to continue our long tradition of raising our annual dividend, now standing at 57 consecutive years. Lastly, in November of 2012, we announced and began to execute on a $1 billion share repurchase program, to continue to drive long-term shareholder value. With respect to our expectations for 2013, we are targeting full year organic growth in the range of 3% to 5% (inclusive of a negligible foreign exchange impact) and acquisition related growth of approximately 4% for acquisitions completed in 2012. Based on these revenue assumptions, our profitability expectations and anticipated additional share buy-backs, our diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for 2013 is estimated to be in the range of $5.05 to $5.35, and we expect our earnings to follow a traditional seasonal pattern of being higher in the second and third quarters. If global or domestic economic conditions accelerate or deteriorate, our operating results for 2013 could be materially different than currently projected. 25 Table of Contents CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS As discussed in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, in the fourth quarter of 2012, we reclassified certain businesses in the Printing & Identification segment to discontinued operations based on our decision to divest these businesses. The results of operations of these businesses have been removed from the results of continuing operations and are presented within results of discontinued operations for all periods presented. Years Ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except per share figures) Revenue Cost of goods and services Gross profit Gross profit margin 2012 $ 8,104,339 4,997,274 3,107,065 2011 $ 7,369,154 4,524,351 2,844,803 2010 $ 6,109,507 3,686,861 2,422,646 38.3% 38.6% 39.7% Selling and administrative expenses 1,841,688 1,720,954 1,499,597 Selling and administrative as a percent of revenue 22.7% 23.4% 24.5% Interest expense, net Other expense (income), net Provision for income taxes Effective tax rate 121,141 6,665 115,525 (1,938) 106,371 3,556 304,452 237,076 193,625 26.8% 23.5% 23.8% % / Point Change 2011 vs. 2012 vs. 2010 2011 10.0% 10.5% 9.2% (0.3) 7.0% (0.7) 4.9% nm 28.4% 3.3 20.6% 22.7% 17.4% (1.1) 14.8% (1.1) 8.6% nm 22.4% (0.3) Earnings from continuing operations 833,119 773,186 619,497 7.8% 24.8% Loss from discontinued operations, net (22,049) 122,057 80,607 nm 51.4% Earnings from continuing operations per common share - diluted $ 4.53 $ 4.09 3.27 10.8% 25.1% Revenue Our 2012 consolidated revenue increased 10% to $8.1 billion, reflecting organic growth of 5%, growth from acquisitions of 6% and an unfavorable impact from currency translation of 1%. All four of our segments generated 2012 organic revenue growth, with the majority attributed to volume increases driven by strength in the energy, handset, refrigeration and food equipment, and many of the other industrial markets served by our Engineered Systems segment. Approximately 3% of our growth was generated by new products, particularly in our Communication Technologies segment, and geographic market expansion in our Energy segment. Pricing had a negligible impact to 2012 revenue, as price increases implemented to offset higher commodity costs, were partly offset by lower strategic pricing initiatives. Revenues generated outside of the U.S. increased by 9% compared with 2011, with growth in Canada and Asia offsetting weakness in Europe. Over 80% of the 2012 revenue growth from acquisitions was generated by Sound Solutions, Maag Pump Systems, and Production Control Services, three of our more significant recent acquisitions made in the second half of 2011 and first half of 2012. Our 2011 consolidated revenue increased $1.3 billion or 21% compared with 2010, reflecting organic growth of 12%, growth from acquisitions of 7% and a favorable impact from currency translation of 2%. The majority of our 2011 organic growth was attributed to increased volumes across all four segments driven by strength in the energy and consumer handset markets and solid growth in fluid solutions, refrigeration equipment and many of the industrial markets served by our Engineered Systems segment. Additionally, approximately 2% of our growth was generated by new products, particularly in our Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification segments. Pricing added about 1% to revenue principally driven by strategic pricing initiatives and price increases implemented to offset higher commodity costs. Revenues generated outside of the U.S. increased by 25% compared with 2010, with revenue generated in emerging economies of China and Latin America increasing 56%. 26 Table of Contents Over 70% of the 2011 revenue growth from acquisitions was generated by Harbison-Fischer and Sound Solutions, two large acquisitions that we made in 2011 to expand our operations serving the artificial lift and handset markets, respectively. Gross Profit Our gross profit increased $262.3 million or 9% in 2012 compared with 2011, reflecting the benefit of increased sales volumes, favorable net material costs, and benefits from productivity initiatives. Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue contracted 30 basis points in 2012 to 38.3% from 38.6% in 2011, with the reduction in large part due to the integration of Sound Solutions, which generated lower than anticipated revenue in 2012, more than offsetting the operating leverage achieved by our other businesses. Our gross profit increased $422.2 million or 17% in 2011 compared with 2010, reflecting the benefit of increased sales volumes. However, gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue contracted 110 basis points in 2011 to 38.6% from 39.7% in 2010 due principally to the impact of product and customer mix, which more than offset operating leverage, as well as the impact of higher depreciation from recent acquisitions. Selling and Administrative Expenses Selling and administrative expenses increased $120.7 million or 7% in 2012 compared with 2011 due primarily to general increases across the segments in support of higher volumes. As a percentage of revenue, selling and administrative expenses declined to 22.7% in 2012 compared with 23.4% in 2011. This 70 basis point improvement is largely a result of leverage from the higher revenue levels, which more than offset higher acquisition-related amortization and increased restructuring charges. Selling and administrative expenses increased $221.4 million or 15% in 2011 compared with 2010 due primarily to general increases across the segments in support of higher volumes. As a percentage of revenue, selling and administrative expenses declined to 23.4% in 2011 compared with 24.5% in 2010. This 110 basis point improvement was largely a result of leverage from the higher revenue levels, which more than offset higher amortization and other nonrecurring expenses related to recent acquisitions. Non-Operating Items Interest expense, net, increased $5.6 million or 5% to $121.1 million in 2012 primarily due to lower average levels of cash on hand at reduced interest rates, leading to $4.4 million less of interest income in 2012 as compared with 2011. In 2011, our interest expense, net, increased 9% to $115.6 million due primarily to higher average outstanding borrowings during 2011 as compared with 2010. As discussed in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, in February of 2011 we issued $800 million in new notes, receiving net proceeds of $789 million, approximately half of which was used to repay outstanding commercial paper balances incurred to retire $400 million of notes which came due earlier that month, with the remainder used to fund first quarter 2011 acquisitions. As a result, our total borrowings were $380 million higher at the end of 2011 compared to the end of 2010. Other expense (income), net in 2012, 2011, and 2010 includes $9.5 million, $7.5 million, and $6.9 million, respectively, of net expense from foreign currency exchange fluctuations on assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency, offset in each of these years by royalty income and other miscellaneous non-operating gains and losses, none of which are individually significant. In 2010, other expense (income), net also includes a $4.3 million loss on extinguishment of debt relating to early settlement of a non-interest bearing, structured loan arrangement. Income Taxes We operate globally, and 38%, 43%, and 47% of our pre-tax earnings in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively, were generated in foreign jurisdictions, where such earnings are generally subject to local country tax rates that are well below the 35% U.S. statutory rate. We also benefit from tax holidays and incentives in a number of the foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. As a result, our blended effective tax rate is typically significantly lower than the U.S. statutory rate. 27 Table of Contents The 2012 effective tax rate on continuing operations was 26.8% compared to the 2011 rate of 23.5%. The 2012 and 2011 rates were favorably impacted by net discrete items, principally settlements with U.S. federal and state taxing authorities totaling $16.1 million and $40.7 million, respectively. After adjusting for discrete items, the effective tax rates were 28.2% and 27.5% for 2012 and 2011, respectively. The higher pre-discrete rate in 2012 reflects the impact of a higher proportion of U.S. earnings, partly offset by lower effective tax rates on earnings generated in foreign jurisdictions. The 2010 effective tax rate on continuing operations was 23.8%. The effective tax rate in 2010 was also favorably impacted by net discrete and other items totaling $50.3 million, arising principally from settlements with the U.S. federal taxing authority, coupled with the resolution of a foreign tax matter. After adjusting for discrete and other items, the effective tax rate for 2010 was 30%, which was higher than the adjusted effective tax rate for 2011 of 27.5% due primarily to the geographic mix of earnings, with a greater proportion of our non-U.S. earnings generated in foreign jurisdictions having higher tax rates than in 2011, when more of the non-U.S. earnings were generated in foreign jurisdictions having lower tax rates on average. We believe it is reasonably possible during the next twelve months that uncertain tax positions may be settled, which could result in a decrease in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits. This decrease may result in an income tax benefit. Due to the potential for resolution of federal, state, and foreign examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, our gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may change within the next twelve months by a range of zero to $140 million. Some portion of such change may be reported as discontinued operations. We believe adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties. Earnings from Continuing Operations Earnings from continuing operations increased 8% to $833.1 million, or $4.53 diluted earnings per share ("EPS") in 2012, compared with earnings from continuing operations of $773.2 million, or $4.09 EPS, in 2011. The increase in 2012 earnings from continuing operations is primarily the result of higher revenues and benefits from productivity and cost containment initiatives, offset in part by higher acquisition-related expenses and increased restructuring charges relative to 2011. The EPS increase reflects the increase in earnings, as well as the impact of lower weighted average shares outstanding for the 2012 period relative to 2011. As discussed in the "Financial Condition" section of this MD&A, we have repurchased incrementally more common shares in 2012 as compared to 2011. Earnings from continuing operations increased 25% to $773.2 million, or $4.09 EPS in 2011, compared with earnings from continuing operations of $619.5 million, or $3.27 EPS, in 2010. The increase in 2011 dollar earnings and EPS from continuing operations was primarily the result of higher revenues and the lower effective tax rate relative to 2010. Discontinued Operations We did not dispose of any businesses in 2012. However, in the fourth quarter, we announced our intent to divest Everett Charles Technologies (including the Multitest business, collectively "ECT") and DEK International ("DEK"), two non-core businesses serving the electronic assembly and test markets. The results of operations and cash flows of these businesses have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented herein. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $63.8 million ($51.9 million, net of tax) in connection with the intended divestiture of ECT. As a result, in 2012, we generated a net after-tax loss from discontinued operations of $22.0 million, or a loss of $0.12 EPS, reflecting $30.0 million of net earnings from the operations of these businesses along with minor adjustments to other discontinued assets and liabilities, which were more than offset by the fourth quarter goodwill impairment charge. We sold three businesses in the third and fourth quarters of 2011, and the operations of these businesses were reclassified to discontinued operations in 2011. Our net earnings from discontinued operations for 2011 totaled $122.1 million, or $0.65 EPS, and includes net earnings of $100.7 million from the operations of the businesses sold in 2011 and held for sale in 2012, coupled with tax benefits of $18.0 million and adjustments to other discontinued assets and liabilities. Net earnings from discontinued operations also includes a $4.7 million loss on the 2011 sale of the three businesses, inclusive of goodwill impairment. For 2010, our net earnings from discontinued operations totaled $80.6 million, or $0.43 EPS, and includes net earnings of $80.7 million from the operations of the businesses sold in 2011 and held for sale in 2012, coupled with adjustments to other discontinued assets and liabilities, offset in part by a net loss of $14.2 million relating to the sale of a business that had been reflected as a discontinued operation in a previous year. Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10- K for additional information on disposed and discontinued operations. 28 Table of Contents Restructuring Activities 2012 Restructuring Activities During the year, we initiated restructuring actions relating to ongoing cost reduction efforts, including targeted facility consolidations and headcount reductions at certain businesses. As a result, in 2012, we incurred restructuring charges totaling $19.4 million related to these programs, as follows: • The Communication Technologies segment incurred restructuring charges of $5.5 million, primarily relating to a facility consolidation and related headcount reductions within its operations that serve the telecom infrastructure market to better reflect the current market dynamics, along with headcount reductions undertaken to facilitate management changes and optimize the cost structure of its businesses serving the consumer electronics market. • The Energy segment incurred restructuring charges of $0.7 million, primarily representing costs for the integration of recent acquisitions and minor headcount reductions. • The Engineered Systems segment incurred restructuring charges of $7.5 million, mainly relating to facility consolidations and other headcount reduction programs undertaken to optimize its cost structure. • The Printing & Identification segment incurred restructuring charges of $5.7 million, principally relating to rationalization of global headcount within its marking and coding businesses to better align its footprint with present market conditions. We expect to incur restructuring charges of approximately $20 to $30 million in 2013 in connection with the above-mentioned projects, as well as certain other programs to be initiated during the year to rationalize headcount and optimize operations in a few select businesses. We anticipate that a significant portion of the 2013 charges will be incurred in the first quarter, with much of the benefit of the 2012 and 2013 programs being realized over the remainder of 2013 and into 2014. We also expect to fund the remainder of the 2012 programs currently underway, as well those commenced in 2013, over the next 12 to 18 months. In light of the economic uncertainty in certain of our end markets and our continued focus on improving our operating efficiency, it is possible that additional programs may be implemented throughout the remainder of 2013. 2011 and 2010 Restructuring Activities Restructuring initiatives in 2011 and 2010 were limited to a few targeted facility consolidations. We incurred restructuring charges of $5.6 million and $5.9 million, respectively, relating to such activities. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional details regarding our recent restructuring activities. 29 Table of Contents SEGMENT RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This summary that follows provides a discussion of the results of operations of each of our four reportable operating segments (Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems, and Printing & Identification). Each of these segments is comprised of various product and service offerings that serve multiple end markets. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for a reconciliation of segment revenue, earnings, and operating margin to our consolidated revenue, earnings from continuing operations, and operating margin. Segment EBITDA and segment EBITDA margin, which are presented in the segment discussion that follows, are non-GAAP measures and do not purport to be alternatives to operating income as a measure of operating performance. We believe that these measures are useful to investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating ongoing operating profitability as they exclude the depreciation and amortization expense related primarily to capital expenditures and acquisitions that occurred in prior years, as well as in evaluating operating performance in relation to our competitors. For further information, see the Non-GAAP Disclosures at the end of this Item 7. Communication Technologies Our Communication Technologies segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of innovative products and components which serve the following key markets: Consumer Electronics, Medical Technology, Aerospace/Defense, and Telecom/ Other. For the reporting within this Form 10-K, and on a go-forward basis, we have condensed our end market analysis into the four above-mentioned markets, reduced from the analysis of five end markets in our prior annual and quarterly reporting. Therefore, all prior year revenue information has been recast to be consistent with the current end-market designations. (dollars in thousands) Revenue: Consumer Electronics Medical Technology Aerospace/Defense Telecom/Other Total Segment earnings Operating margin Segment EBITDA Segment EBITDA margin Other measures: Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 % Change 2012 vs. 2011 2011 vs. 2010 $ 708,191 244,788 413,877 149,729 $ 1,516,585 $ 542,389 233,820 400,179 183,689 $ 1,360,077 $ 260,396 240,400 374,900 200,316 $ 1,076,012 30.6 % 4.7 % 3.4 % (18.5)% 11.5 % 108.3 % (2.7)% 6.7 % (8.3)% 26.4 % $ 218,960 $ 226,382 $ 205,215 (3.3)% 10.3 % 14.4% 16.6% 19.1% $ 351,579 $ 328,221 $ 277,477 7.1 % 18.3 % 23.2% 24.1% 25.8% Depreciation and amortization Bookings Backlog $ 132,619 1,504,242 424,144 $ 101,839 1,344,540 437,320 $ 72,262 1,128,265 404,374 30.2 % 11.9 % (3.0)% 40.9 % 19.2 % 8.1 % Components of segment revenue growth: Organic growth Acquisitions Foreign currency translation 2012 vs. 2011 2011 vs. 2010 2.4 % 9.9 % (0.8)% 11.5 % 7.2 % 18.0 % 1.2 % 26.4 % 30 Table of Contents 2012 Versus 2011 Revenue generated by our Communication Technologies segment in 2012 increased by $156.5 million or 12% compared to the same period of 2011. The overall increase in revenue resulted primarily from increased microelectronic mechanical (“MEMs”) microphone volumes stemming from new product introductions and overall smart phone market growth, combined with a full year of revenue for Sound Solutions in 2012 compared to six months of revenue in 2011. Our MEMs revenue grew in excess of 25% over the 2011 level. The 2012 revenue increase was partially offset by strategic pricing initiatives for our communications and telecommunication products, corresponding to normal product life cycle maturities, and reduced volumes in certain end markets. • Our revenue in the consumer electronics market (representing 47% of 2012 segment revenue) increased $165.8 million or 31% due to solid demand for components serving the handset market. This growth was tempered in part by delays in the launches of certain OEM products and operational challenges in the Sound Solutions business impacting its product rollouts which have led to lower volume for this portion of the business. As anticipated, our Sound Solutions business experienced improvement in revenue and margin in the fourth quarter of 2012 relative to earlier quarters, and we expect this trend to continue in 2013. Overall, our MEMs microphones remain well positioned to capitalize on this market's growth as we have continued to invest in capacity to meet the growing market demands. • Our medical technology revenue (16% of 2012 segment revenue) increased by $11.0 million or 5% due to increased hearing aid demand. Revenue derived from other medical products was unfavorably impacted by weakened European and Asian economic conditions. • Revenue derived from our aerospace/defense market (27% of 2012 segment revenue) increased $13.7 million or 3% mainly due to continued increase in build rates of commercial aircraft and the timing and funding of key defense programs in which we participate. The defense market in Europe continues to be impacted by the weak macro-economic environment. • We continue to experience weakened demand in the global telecom markets, driven in part by continued deferred industry investment. This contributed to a revenue decrease of $34.0 million or 18% from our telecom/other markets (10% of 2012 segment revenue). Communication Technologies earnings in 2012 decreased $7.4 million or 3% compared with 2011, with a decrease in operating margin of 220 basis points. The earnings and margin decreases were mainly due to lower margins from the integration of Sound Solutions including a full year of incremental depreciation and amortization compared to six months in 2011, new product ramp up costs and restructuring charges related to cost reduction activities, offset in part by productivity initiatives, leverage on higher MEMs volume, and the absence of one-time acquisition related costs associated with the Sound Solutions. Bookings for the year ended December 31, 2012 and backlog at December 31, 2012 indicate continued strength across each of our end markets, with the exception of our telecommunication/other market. 2011 Versus 2010 Revenue generated by our Communication Technologies segment increased $284.1 million or 26% compared with 2010, with $190.2 million, or 18% of the growth, attributed principally to the 2011 acquisition of Sound Solutions, which supplemented our product offerings in the growing handset market. Our organic revenue growth of 7% was largely due to continued strong demand for smart phones serving the consumer electronics market which grew significantly year over year. Although there was an incremental decrease in revenue due to strategic pricing initiatives for our communication and telecommunication products corresponding to normal product life cycle maturities, this decrease was more than offset by revenue growth from market share gains, new product introductions and product mix. • Our revenue in the consumer electronics market (representing 40% of 2011 segment revenue) increased $91.8 million or 35%, excluding Sound Solutions. Our MEMs microphones and SiSonic™ technologies were well positioned to capitalize on this market's growth as we have continued to invest in capacity to meet the growing market demands. • Our medical technology revenue (17% of segment revenue) declined by $6.6 million or 3% principally due to softer hearing aid demand in the first half of 2011 and overall softer medical equipment demand. 31 Table of Contents • Our aerospace/defense revenue (29% of 2011 segment revenue) increased $25.3 million or 7%. We experienced solid demand in the commercial aerospace market due to increased build rates of commercial aircraft by leading aircraft manufactures and increased demand for our aftermarket products globally. This increase was partially offset by revenue derived from our defense market mainly due to timing and funding of certain programs in which we participate. • Our telecom/other revenue (14% of 2011 segment revenue) decreased $16.6 million or 8% due to weakened demand in the global telecom markets, driven in part by deferred industry investment due to service provider consolidation. Communication Technologies 2011 earnings increased 10% compared with 2010, but operating margin declined 250 basis points. The margin decline mainly resulted from higher acquisition related costs including incremental depreciation and amortization, higher raw material costs, and lower margins from the integration of the Sound Solutions acquisition. Excluding the impact of Sound Solutions, earnings would have increased by $36.6 million, or 18%, and operating margin would have increased by 160 basis points as compared with 2010. Energy Our Energy segment serves the oil, gas, and power generation industries with products that promote efficient and cost-effective drilling, extraction, storage, and movement of oil and gas products, or constitute critical components for power generation equipment. The Energy segment operates through the following business lines: Drilling, which comprises products supporting the cost-effective drilling of oil and gas wells; Production, which comprises products and components facilitating the extraction and movement of fuel from the ground; and Downstream, which comprises systems and products that support the efficient, safe, and environmentally-sensitive handling of fuel, hazardous liquids, and dry-bulk commodities. (dollars in thousands) Revenue: Drilling Production Downstream Total Segment earnings Operating margin Segment EBITDA Segment EBITDA margin Other measures: Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 % Change 2012 vs. 2011 2011 vs. 2010 $ 408,629 1,182,315 581,660 $ 2,172,604 $ 400,280 969,271 531,198 $ 1,900,749 $ 297,926 562,800 442,781 $ 1,303,507 2.1 % 22.0 % 9.5 % 14.3 % 34.4% 72.2% 20.0% 45.8% $ 538,650 $ 450,637 $ 316,113 19.5 % 42.6% 24.8% 23.7% 24.3% $ 633,727 $ 528,456 $ 364,955 19.9 % 44.8% 29.2% 27.8% 28.0% Depreciation and amortization Bookings Backlog $ 95,077 2,193,042 256,093 $ 77,819 1,985,405 246,351 $ 48,842 1,319,015 152,183 22.2 % 10.5 % 4.0 % 59.3% 50.5% 61.9% Components of revenue growth: Organic growth Acquisitions Foreign currency translation 2012 vs. 2011 2011 vs. 2010 9.4 % 5.3 % (0.4)% 14.3 % 26.2% 18.5% 1.1% 45.8% 32 Table of Contents 2012 Versus 2011 Our 2012 Energy segment revenue increased $271.9 million or 14% compared to 2011. The increase was driven by organic revenue growth of 9%, growth from the acquisitions of Production Control Services (in April 2012) and Oil Lift (in September 2011) totaling 5%, and a negligible impact from foreign currency translation. Pricing actions, mainly in response to increased raw material costs, represented approximately 2% of the revenue increase. • Drilling revenue (representing 19% of 2012 segment revenue) increased by $8.3 million or 2% due to an essentially flat level of drilling activity compared to 2011, which moderated demand for the segment's drilling products. • Production revenue (54% of 2012 segment revenue) increased by $213.0 million 22%, with 12% due to organic growth and 10% from acquisitions. Organic growth was driven by an increased number of active U.S. oil wells and wells with natural gas liquids driving demand for artificial lift products, higher international sales, and increased demand for compressor related products and winch products serving the infrastructure and recovery markets. • Our revenues in the drilling sector, and to a smaller extent in the production sector, are impacted by changes in the number of active North American drilling rigs. In 2012, the average North American drilling rig count declined 1% compared to the prior year. We expect the North American rig count growth to turn positive in the second half of 2013. • Downstream revenue (27% of 2012 segment revenue) increased by $50.5 million or 10%, reflecting increased demand for loading equipment for the rail, cargo tank and chemical/industrial markets, bearing products serving energy markets, and fuel delivery systems. Energy earnings in 2012 increased $88.0 million or 20% primarily resulting from higher volume in the production and downstream sectors. Operating margin increased 110 basis points compared to the prior year due to improved operating leverage associated with higher volumes, strategic pricing, and productivity gains, which more than offset the impact of unfavorable product mix and higher acquisition-related depreciation and amortization. Bookings for the year ended December 31, 2012 and backlog at December 31, 2012 increased 11% and 4%, respectively, compared to the prior year periods. We expect market conditions in 2013 to moderate compared to 2012, with continued geographic expansion and further penetration of new and acquired products and technologies are also expected to contribute to our growth in 2013. 2011 Versus 2010 Our Energy segment posted record organic revenue, earnings, and bookings in 2011. Revenue and earnings were up 46% and 43%, respectively, due to continued strength in the drilling, production, and downstream energy markets served by the segment. Recent acquisitions generated revenue growth of 19% and contributed to the segment’s record results. Sales outside of North America grew 35% driven by significantly higher sales to Central and South America, the Middle East, and Russia. Pricing actions, generally undertaken to offset commodity inflation, accounted for a marginal portion of the revenue increase. • Drilling revenue (representing 21% of 2011 segment revenue) grew 34% due to increased exploration activity, pricing, and market share increases. • Production revenue (51% of 2011 segment revenue) increased 72%, with 35% due to organic growth and 37% from acquisitions. The organic growth was driven by higher drilling and well completion activity, increased international sales, and higher demand for winch products serving the energy, infrastructure, and recovery markets. • Our revenues in the drilling and production sectors are impacted by changes in the number of active North American drilling rigs. The average North American drilling rig count in 2011 was up 21% over the prior year, driven by strong oil prices. • Downstream revenue (28% of 2011 segment revenue) was up 20%, with 14% from organic revenue growth and the balance from recent acquisitions. The organic growth reflected continued strong demand for products in the power generation, rail, cargo tank, and chemical/industrial markets, as well as nozzles and hanging hardware for retail fueling stations. 33 Table of Contents Energy earnings increased $134.5 million, or 43%, from the higher organic and acquisition volumes. Energy operating margin declined 60 basis points compared to the prior year, due to the impact of acquisition-related costs, including higher depreciation and amortization, and higher material costs, partially offset by improved operating leverage associated with the higher volumes, strategic pricing, and productivity gains. Engineered Systems Our Engineered Systems segment is comprised of two platforms, Fluid Solutions and Refrigeration & Industrial. The Fluid Solutions platform designs and manufactures pumps, compressors, and chemical proportioning and dispensing products. The Refrigeration & Industrial platform manufactures products and systems which serve two key end-markets: Refrigeration & Food Equipment and Other Industrial. (dollars in thousands) Revenue: Refrigeration & Industrial Refrigeration & Food Equipment Other Industrial Years Ended December 31, % Change 2012 2011 2010 2012 vs. 2011 2011 vs. 2010 $ 1,373,579 1,230,263 2,603,842 $ 1,240,938 1,183,700 2,424,638 $ 1,142,533 1,077,311 2,219,844 10.7 % 3.9 % 7.4 % 8.6% 9.9% 9.2% Fluid Solutions Platform Eliminations 817,162 (1,460) $ 3,419,544 677,621 (1,524) $ 3,100,735 567,914 (1,316) $ 2,786,442 20.6 % 19.3% 10.3 % 11.3% Segment earnings Operating margin $ 501,952 $ 445,186 $ 382,644 12.8 % 16.3% 14.7% 14.4% 13.7% Segment EBITDA Segment EBITDA margin Other measures: Depreciation and amortization Bookings Refrigeration & Industrial Fluid Solutions Eliminations Backlog Refrigeration & Industrial Fluid Solutions Eliminations Components of revenue growth: Organic growth Acquisitions Foreign currency translation $ 595,573 $ 519,962 $ 455,170 14.5 % 14.2% 17.4% 16.8% 16.3% $ 93,621 $ 74,776 $ 72,526 25.2 % 3.1% $ 2,585,130 796,489 (1,441) $ 3,380,178 $ 2,512,706 682,832 (2,816) $ 3,192,722 $ 2,291,896 573,886 (2,412) $ 2,863,370 2.9 % 16.6 % 9.6% 19.0% 5.9 % 11.5% $ $ 516,559 160,890 (157) 677,292 $ $ 528,118 54,194 (177) 582,135 $ $ 446,267 47,123 (315) 493,075 (2.2)% 196.9 % 18.3% 15.0% 16.3 % 18.1% 2012 vs. 2011 2011 vs. 2010 5.6 % 6.1 % (1.4)% 10.3 % 9.4% 0.6% 1.3% 11.3% 34 Table of Contents 2012 Versus 2011 Engineered Systems 2012 revenue increased $318.8 million or 10% driven by organic revenue growth of 6% and growth from recent acquisitions of 6%, offset by a 2% unfavorable foreign currency impact. • Revenue of our Refrigeration & Industrial platform, which serves our refrigeration and food equipment and other industrial end-markets, increased $179.2 million or 7%. • Revenue derived from refrigeration and food equipment markets (representing 40% of 2012 segment revenue) increased $132.6 million or 11%, with 2% of the revenue growth generated by the Anthony and Advansor acquisitions, and the remaining 9% of the growth reflecting solid demand for refrigeration systems fueled by remodel activity at major retail chains, as well as increased demand for foodservice equipment through dealer and direct channels and for beverage can-making equipment, especially in Asia. • Revenue generated by our businesses serving other industrial markets (36% of 2012 segment revenue) increased $46.6 million or 4%. The increase was driven by higher demand for waste and recycling equipment and industrial automation machinery, along with increased demand for vehicle services in the important Asian markets and strong first-half demand for hydraulic equipment serving the mining and utility sectors. • Revenue of our Fluid Solutions platform (24% of 2012 segment revenue) increased by $139.5 million or 21% reflecting the favorable impact of recent acquisitions, most notably Maag Pump Systems, which was acquired in the first quarter of 2012, partly offset by a 1% decline in organic revenue, primarily resulting from weakness in our European markets. Engineered Systems segment earnings in 2012 increased $56.8 million or 13% compared with 2011, due to the impact of recent acquisitions, favorable net material cost, and productivity improvements, partially offset by weakened Europe markets and unfavorable foreign currency impacts. Operating margin increased 30 basis points compared to 2011, as favorable pricing and productivity benefits more than offset acquisition-related costs and unfavorable foreign currency impacts. Segment bookings for 2012 and backlog at December 31, 2012 increased compared to 2011 levels, primarily from higher pump equipment orders associated with Maag. Our 2012 Refrigeration & Industrial year-end backlog level declined slightly compared to 2011, which included significant refrigeration bookings for Target's P-fresh remodeling project, which is nearing completion. 2011 Versus 2010 Engineered Systems 2011 revenue increased 11%, driven by organic revenue growth of 9%, favorable foreign currency of 1% and a negligible impact from recent acquisitions. • Revenue of our refrigeration & industrial platform, which serves our refrigeration and food equipment, waste and recycling, and other industrial end-markets, increased $204.8 million or 9%. • Revenue from refrigeration and food equipment (representing 40% of 2011 segment revenue) increased $98 million or 9% reflecting strong demand for refrigeration systems fueled by remodel activity at major retail chains. • Performance by our businesses serving the waste and recycling and other industrial markets (38% of 2011 segment revenue) was driven by increased global demand for industrial automation machinery, improving demand for vehicle services in the important Asian markets and a market rebound in hydraulic equipment due in part to strength in the mining sector, partially offset by a double-digit decline in waste and recycling revenue given continued constraints on municipal spending. These factors combined to increase other industrial revenue by $106 million or 10%. • Revenue of our fluid solutions platform (22% of 2011 segment revenue) increased by $110 million or 19% reflecting strong demand for pumps in the chemical, transport, and hygienic markets and increasing demand for heat exchange systems, coupled with the benefits from geographic expansion, particularly in Asia, and price increases necessary to cover rising commodity costs. 35 Table of Contents Engineered Systems segment earnings increased $62.5 million or 16% on the strength of increased volume. Operating margin expanded by 70 basis points, as a result of positive pricing actions and productivity savings, which more than offset cost escalation and unfavorable product mix. Printing & Identification Our Printing & Identification segment is a worldwide supplier of precision marking and coding, printing, dispensing, soldering and coating equipment and related consumables and services. The segment serves two broad global end- markets: Fast Moving Consumer Goods ("FMCG") and Industrial. As discussed previously, two businesses serving the electronic assembly and test markets, namely ECT and DEK, were reclassified to discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2012, as we expect to divest these businesses in 2013. The discussion that follows addresses only the remaining continuing operations of the segment. (dollars in thousands) Revenue: Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industrial Total Segment earnings Operating margin Segment EBITDA Segment EBITDA margin Other measures: Years Ended December 31, % Change 2012 2011 2010 2012 vs. 2011 2011 vs. 2010 $ $ $ 588,856 407,675 996,531 $ 581,158 427,078 $ 1,008,236 135,159 $ 141,561 13.6% 14.0% $ $ $ 545,000 398,681 943,681 151,235 16.0% 1.3 % (4.5)% (1.2)% 6.6 % 7.1 % 6.8 % (4.5)% (6.4)% $ 168,761 $ 175,043 $ 184,805 (3.6)% (5.3)% 16.9% 17.4% 19.6% Depreciation and amortization Bookings Backlog $ 33,602 999,054 97,857 $ 33,482 1,018,355 94,557 $ 33,570 959,177 90,554 0.4 % (1.9)% 3.5 % (0.3)% 6.2 % 4.4 % Components of revenue growth: Organic growth Acquisitions Foreign currency translation 2012 Versus 2011 2012 vs. 2011 2011 vs. 2010 2.4 % — % (3.6)% (1.2)% 3.3 % — % 3.5 % 6.8 % Printing & Identification segment revenue decreased $11.7 million or 1% compared to 2011, attributable to 2% organic revenue growth, primarily driven by higher FMCG end market revenue, more than offset by a 3% unfavorable foreign currency impact. • • FMCG revenue (representing 59% of 2012 segment revenue) grew $7.7 million or 5% year-over-year, excluding a 4% unfavorable impact from foreign currency. Despite economic weakness in Europe, growth was driven by continued market acceptance of our new products and added sales and service resources in key regional markets. Industrial revenue (41% of 2012 segment revenue) contracted 1% compared with the prior year, excluding a 4% unfavorable impact from foreign currency, reflecting weaker European and slowing Asia markets. Printing & Identification segment earnings declined $6.4 million or 5% in 2012 compared to 2011, resulting in an operating margin decline of 40 basis points. The margin decline is primarily attributed to lower industrial end market volumes, key strategic investments for growth and restructuring expenses recognized in the first half of 2012, partially offset by ongoing productivity improvements and a partial year of restructuring savings. 36 Table of Contents Bookings for 2012 decreased 2% as compared to 2011, principally due to unfavorable currency, while backlog levels at December 31, 2012 increased 4% compared to the prior year end. 2011 Versus 2010 Printing & Identification segment 2011 revenue increased $64.6 million or 7% compared with 2010, with over 3% organic revenue growth and 3.5% favorable foreign currency impact. • • FMCG revenue (representing 58% of 2011 segment revenue) grew in excess of 3% year-over-year, excluding a 3.5% favorable impact from foreign currency, as new product introductions gained traction as the year progressed, offset partially by softening European markets at the end of the year. Industrial revenue (42% of 2011 segment revenue) was up similarly in excess of 3% versus the prior year, excluding a 3.5% favorable impact from foreign currency. Printing & Identification segment earnings declined $9.7 million in 2011 compared to 2010, resulting in an operating margin decline of 200 basis points. The margin decline is primarily attributed to unfavorable regional mix and new product introduction costs. We also completed several small employee reduction in force programs across targeted businesses to streamline operations and to align more closely with our growth in geographic end markets. Costs related to these programs were not significant. 37 Table of Contents FINANCIAL CONDITION We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to fund our operating, investing, and financing activities. Significant factors affecting liquidity are: cash flows generated from operating activities, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dispositions, dividends, repurchase of outstanding shares, adequacy of available commercial paper and bank lines of credit, and the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms. We generate substantial cash from the operations of our businesses and remain in a strong financial position, with sufficient liquidity available for reinvestment in existing businesses and strategic acquisitions. Cash Flow Summary The following table is derived from our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows: Cash Flows from Continuing Operations (in thousands) Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In): Operating activities Investing activities Financing activities Operating Activities Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2012 $ 1,261,160 (1,345,888) (342,942) $ 948,864 (1,012,430) (50,501) $ 830,295 (166,444) (304,788) Cash provided by operating activities in 2012 increased $312.3 million, primarily due to increased net earnings in 2012 and reduced investment in working capital relative to 2011. Higher sales volume increased 2012 net earnings before depreciation and amortization by $127 million as compared with 2011. Our net cash flow increased $129 million on the change in working capital year-over-year, as we converted working capital of approximately $31 million to cash in 2012, while we invested $98 million in working capital in 2011. Additionally, 2012 cash flow increased $77 million from the year-over-year change in income tax accruals. In 2012, our tax provision exceeded our payments leading to an increase in the accrued tax balance, while in 2011 we made tax payments in excess of the 2011 provision, in part due to 2011 settlement activity, which reduced the accrued tax balance. Cash provided by operating activities in 2011 increased $118.6 million, primarily due to increased earnings in 2011 and reduced investment in working capital relative to 2010. Higher sales volume increased 2011 net earnings before depreciation and amortization by $215 million as compared with 2010. Our investment in working capital was $59 million lower than in 2010, at which time a working capital build-up was necessary to support revenue levels recovering from the 2009 declines. These increases in cash flow were partially offset by $170 million of higher income tax payments resulting from our higher earnings and 2011 tax settlement activity, as well as higher employee incentive compensation payments and reductions in deferred revenue. Pension and Post-Retirement Activity. Post-retirement costs relating to pension and other employee-related defined benefit plans affect results in all segments. We recorded net periodic benefit costs of $44 million, $40 million, and $33 million in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively, relating to our benefit plans (including our defined benefit, supplemental, and post-retirement plans). The main drivers of fluctuations in expense from year to year are assumptions in formulating our long-term estimates, including discount rates used to value plan obligations, expected returns on plan assets, the service and interest costs, and the amortization of actuarial gains and losses. In 2012, the actual return on plan assets increased consistent with increased returns within the global equity markets. In 2011, the actual return on U.S. plan assets increased, while returns on our non-U.S. plans declined, as a result of the different mix of investments in the plans. In 2013, we expect our net periodic benefit cost to be approximately $60 million, with the increase compared to 2012 being attributed to the lower discount rates used to value the post-retirement obligations, higher amortization relating to unrecognized asset losses, and an increase in participants in our supplemental retirement plans. The funded status of our qualified defined benefit pension plans is dependent upon many factors, including returns on invested assets, the level of market interest rates, and the level of funding. We contribute cash to our plans at our discretion, subject to applicable regulations and minimum contribution requirements. At December 31, 2012, the projected benefit obligations of our qualified defined benefit plans reflected underfunding by $153 million, which includes $49 million relating to the U.S. Dover Corporate Pension Plan and $103 million relating to our significant international pension plans, some in locations where it is not economically advantageous to pre-fund the plans due to local regulations. The majority of the international obligations relate 38 Table of Contents to defined pension plans operated by our businesses in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Cash contributions to qualified defined benefit pension plans in 2012, 2011, and 2010 totaled $28 million, $49 million, and $38 million, respectively. In 2013, we expect to contribute $20 to $40 million to our U.S. qualified defined benefit plan and approximately $14 million to our non-U.S. plans. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion regarding our post-retirement plans. Adjusted Working Capital. In 2012, Adjusted Working Capital (a non-GAAP measure calculated as accounts receivable, plus inventory, less accounts payable) increased from 2011 by $111 million, or 8%, to $1.4 billion, which reflected an increase in receivables of $107 million, an increase in net inventory of $139 million, and an increase in accounts payable of $135 million, generally due to the impact of 2012 acquisitions. Excluding acquisitions and the effects of foreign exchange translation of $11 million, Adjusted Working Capital would have decreased by $30 million, or 2%. Investing Activities Cash used in investing activities results from cash outflows for capital expenditures, acquisitions, and short-term investments, partially offset by proceeds from sales of businesses, property, plant and equipment, and short-term investments. In 2012, we used cash in investing activities of $1.3 billion compared to $1.0 billion in 2011, driven by the following factors: • Acquisitions. In 2012, we used $1.0 billion to acquire seven businesses, including $266 million for Maag Pump Systems, a European acquisition for our Fluid Solutions platform, $119 million for the cash portion of the purchase price paid for PCS, a second quarter acquisition in our Energy segment, and $603 million for Anthony International, a fourth quarter acquisition for our Refrigeration & Industrial platform. A portion of the PCS acquisition was also funded by the issuance of Dover stock valued at $101 million at the date of acquisition. Cash paid for the 2012 acquisitions is net of $45 million received as final payment for settlement of purchase price adjustments for post-acquisition contingencies relating to the 2011 Sound Solutions acquisition by our Communication Technologies segment. In comparison, in 2011, we used $1.4 billion to acquire nine businesses, including $401 million for the acquisition of Harbison-Fischer by our Energy segment and $824 million for the acquisition of Sound Solutions. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information with respect to recent acquisitions. • Capital spending. Capital expenditures, primarily to support capacity expansion, innovation, and cost savings, were $297 million in 2012 and $263 million in 2011. Our capital expenditures were approximately $34 million higher in the 2012 period as compared to 2011, reflecting continued investment in capacity expansion to support growth in the handset market with significant investments to increase MEMs manufacturing capacity in our domestic and Asian facilities, along with other investments supporting growth in our energy production end markets. We expect 2013 capital expenditures as a percentage of revenue to approximate 3.5%. • Proceeds from sale of businesses. In 2011, we generated cash of $517 million, primarily from the sale of Paladin Brands, Crenlo, and Heil Trailer, three businesses that had operated in our Engineered Systems segment. • Short-term investments. We typically invest cash in excess of near-term requirements in short-term investments. In 2011, we generated proceeds of $124 million from the sale of short-term investments, which were liquidated to provide cash for 2011 acquisitions. We held no short-term investments during 2012. We anticipate that capital expenditures and any acquisitions we make through the remainder of 2013 will be funded from available cash and internally generated funds and, if necessary, through the issuance of commercial paper, the use of established lines of credit, or accessing the public debt or equity markets. 39 Table of Contents Financing Activities Our cash flow from financing activities generally relates to the use of cash for purchases of our common stock and payment of dividends, offset by net borrowing activity and proceeds from exercise of stock options. For 2012, we used cash of $343 million for financing activities compared to $51 million in 2011, with the activity attributed to the following: • Long-term debt. In the 2012 period, we had negligible reductions in long-term debt. However, in the 2011 period, we received proceeds of $789 million from the issuance of 4.3% 10-year Notes due 2021 and 5.375% 30-year Notes due 2041. These proceeds were used to fund acquisitions made in the first quarter of 2011 and repay $400 million of other borrowings which came due during the period. • Notes payable. In December 2012, we received proceeds of $608 million from commercial paper issued principally to fund the fourth quarter Anthony acquisition. • Treasury purchases. In November 2012, Dover's Board of Directors approved an additional $1 billion stock repurchase program, to drive additional shareholder value. As a result, our 2012 activity includes incremental share buy-backs under the above-mentioned program and the repurchase of shares to offset the dilutive impact of shares issued for the second quarter acquisition of PCS, in addition to the typical repurchase of shares to offset the dilutive impact of shares issued under our equity compensation plans. In total, we used $749 million in 2012 to purchase 12.3 million shares of our common stock in the open market. In 2011, we purchased approximately 4.0 million shares for $242 million. • Dividend payments. Total dividend payments to common shareholders were $241 million in 2012 and $219 million in 2011. Our dividends per common share increased 13% to $1.33 per share in 2012 compared to $1.18 per share in 2011. This represents the 57th consecutive year that our dividend has increased. • Proceeds from the exercise of stock options. We received $43 million from employee exercises of stock options in 2012, compared to $40 million in 2011, with the variance attributed to a greater number of options exercised in the 2012 period. Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations In 2012, 2011, and 2010 our businesses reported as discontinued operations generated cash flow of $5 million, $117 million, and $100 million, respectively. The 2011 and 2010 amounts reflect cash flows from the three businesses sold in the third and fourth quarters of 2011, as well as cash flows from the two businesses reclassified to discontinued operations in 2012. The significant decrease in 2012 cash flows from discontinued operations, relative to the prior years, reflects a significant decrease in 2012 earnings from the businesses reclassified in 2012, as well as the the absence of cash flows from the businesses sold in 2011. Liquidity and Capital Resources Free Cash Flow In addition to measuring our cash flow generation and usage based upon the operating, investing, and financing classifications included in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, we also measure free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure). We believe that free cash flow is an important measure of operating performance because it provides management and investors a measurement of cash generated from operations that is available to repay debt, pay dividends, fund acquisitions, and repurchase our common stock. For further information, see the Non-GAAP Disclosures at the end of this Item 7. The following table reconciles our free cash flow to cash flow provided by operating activities: Free Cash Flow (dollars in thousands) Cash flow provided by operating activities Less: Capital expenditures Free cash flow Free cash flow as a percentage of revenue 2012 $ 1,261,160 (297,012) 964,148 Years Ended December 31, 2011 948,864 (262,676) 686,188 $ $ $ $ $ 2010 830,295 (169,297) 660,998 11.9% 9.3% 10.8% 40 Table of Contents For 2012, we generated free cash flow of $964.1 million, representing 11.9% of revenue and 115.7% of earnings from continuing operations, while continuing to make investments necessary to support our growth. Free cash flow in 2011 was $686.2 million or 9.3% of revenue, compared to $661.0 million, or 10.8% of revenue in 2010. The increase in 2012 free cash flow reflects higher earnings from continuing operations before depreciation and amortization and a $129 million positive change in working capital year-over-year, offset in part by higher capital expenditures in 2012 necessary to fund expansion in the Company’s high- growth businesses. We expect to generate free cash flow in 2013 of approximately 10% of revenue, consistent with our historical performance. The 2011 increase in free cash flow compared to 2010 reflects higher earnings from continuing operations and lower investment in working capital, partially offset by higher tax payments and increased capital expenditures in 2011. Net Debt to Net Capitalization We utilize the net debt to net capitalization calculation (a non-GAAP measure) to assess our overall financial leverage and capacity and believe the calculation is useful to investors for the same reason. The following table provides a reconciliation of net debt to net capitalization to the most directly comparable GAAP measures: Net Debt to Net Capitalization Ratio (dollars in thousands) Current maturities of long-term debt Commercial paper Long-term debt Total debt Less: Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments Net debt Add: Stockholders' equity Net capitalization Net debt to net capitalization December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 $ $ $ 3,266 607,500 2,189,350 2,800,116 1,022 — 2,186,230 2,187,252 1,590 15,000 1,790,886 1,807,476 (800,076) 2,000,040 4,919,230 6,919,270 28.9% $ (1,206,755) 980,497 4,930,555 5,911,052 16.6% $ (1,309,095) 498,381 4,526,562 5,024,943 9.9% $ Our net debt to net capitalization ratio increased at December 31, 2012 compared to the prior year-end, primarily due to the use of cash and borrowings to fund acquisitions totaling $1.0 billion during the year. Total borrowings are higher by $613 million at December 31, 2012, primarily due to commercial paper issued in the fourth quarter to fund acquisitions. We expect to replace these commercial paper borrowings with long-term fixed rate notes in 2013. Our net debt to net capitalization ratio increased at December 31, 2011 compared to the 2010 year end primarily due to the use of cash and debt to fund acquisitions totaling $1.4 billion during the year. Total net borrowings increased by $380 million during 2011, primarily due to $789 million net proceeds received from the 4.3% 10-year Notes due 2021 and 5.375% 30-year Notes due 2041 issued in February, approximately half of which was used to repay outstanding commercial paper balances incurred to retire $400 million of notes which came due earlier in February 2011. In 2011, we also received cash proceeds of $517 million, primarily from the sale of three businesses. We use commercial paper borrowings for general corporate purposes, including the funding of acquisitions and the repurchase of our common stock. We currently maintain an unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks which permits borrowings up to $1 billion and expires on November 10, 2016. This facility is used primarily as liquidity back-up for our commercial paper program. We have not drawn down any loans under this facility nor do we anticipate doing so. If we were to draw down a loan, at our election, the loan would bear interest at a Eurodollar or Sterling rate based on LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.565% to 1.225% (subject to adjustment based on the rating accorded our senior unsecured debt by S&P and Moody’s) or at a base rate pursuant to a formula defined in the facility. Under this facility, we are required to maintain an interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1. We were in compliance with this covenant and our other long-term debt covenants at December 31, 2012 and had a coverage ratio of 13.9 to 1. We are not aware of any potential impairment to our liquidity and expect to remain in compliance with all of our debt covenants. 41 Table of Contents We also have a current shelf registration statement filed with the SEC with remaining capacity of $1 billion that allows for the issuance of additional debt securities that may be utilized in one or more offerings on terms to be determined at the time of the offering. Net proceeds of any offering would be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of existing indebtedness, capital expenditures, and acquisitions. At December 31, 2012, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $800 million, of which approximately $700 million was held outside the United States. Cash equivalents are invested in highly liquid investment grade money market instruments with maturities of three months or less. We regularly invest cash in excess of near-term requirements in short-term investments, which consist of investment grade time deposits with original maturity dates at the time of purchase greater than three months, up to twelve months. We held no short-term investments at December 31, 2012 or 2011. If our cash held outside of the U.S. were to be repatriated, under current law, it would be subject to U.S. federal income taxes, less applicable foreign tax credits. However, our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the U.S. The cash that our foreign subsidiaries hold for indefinite reinvestment is generally used to finance foreign operations and investments, including acquisitions. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable if some or all of such earnings were to be repatriated, and the amount of foreign tax credits that would be available to reduce or eliminate the resulting U.S. income tax liability. Management believes that it has sufficient liquidity to satisfy its cash needs, including its cash needs in the United States. Our ability to obtain debt financing at comparable risk-based interest rates is partly a function of our existing cash-flow-to-debt and debt-to-capitalization levels as well as our current credit standing. Our credit ratings, which are independently developed by the respective rating agencies, were as follows as of December 31, 2012: Moody's Standard & Poor's Fitch Short Term Rating P-1 A-1 F1 Long Term Rating A2 A A Outlook Stable Stable Stable We believe that existing sources of liquidity are adequate to meet anticipated funding needs at comparable risk-based interest rates for the foreseeable future. Acquisition spending and/or share repurchases could potentially increase our debt. Operating cash flow and access to capital markets are expected to satisfy our various cash flow requirements, including acquisitions and capital expenditures. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations As of December 31, 2012, we had approximately $96.7 million outstanding in letters of credit with financial institutions, which expire at various dates in 2013 through 2017. These letters of credit are primarily maintained as security for insurance, warranty and other performance obligations. In general, we would only be liable for the amount of these guarantees in the event of default in the performance of our obligations, the probability of which we believe is remote. We have also provided typical indemnities in connection with sales of certain businesses and assets, including representations and warranties and related indemnities for environmental, health and safety, tax, and employment matters. We do not have any material liabilities recorded for these indemnifications and are not aware of any claims or other information that would give rise to material payments under such indemnities. 42 Table of Contents A summary of our consolidated contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2012 and the years when these obligations are expected to be due is as follows: Payments Due by Period (in thousands) Long-term debt (1) Interest expense (2) Rental commitments Purchase obligations (3) Capital leases Supplemental & post-retirement benefits (4) Uncertain tax positions (5) Total obligations Total $2,192,616 1,816,585 271,505 41,660 6,839 167,976 214,064 $4,711,245 _________ Less than 1 Year $ 3,266 117,788 63,228 35,245 2,552 21,045 1,214 $ 244,338 1-3 Years $ 302,086 232,529 87,534 6,401 2,644 44,299 — $ 675,493 More than 5 Years Other (5) 3-5 Years $ 206,326 47,206 14 855 21,939 — $ 276,340 — $1,887,264 1,259,942 73,537 — 788 80,693 $ — — — — — — — 212,850 $ 212,850 $3,302,224 (1) See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Amounts represent total long-term debt, including current maturities. (2) Amounts represent estimate of future interest payments on long-term debt using the interest rates in effect at December 31, 2012. (3) Amount includes purchase obligations totaling $36,473 relating to businesses reported within discontinued operations at December 31, 2012. (4) Amounts represent estimated benefit payments under our supplemental and post-retirement benefit plans. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We also expect to contribute approximately $20 to $40 million to our qualified defined benefit plans in 2013, which amount is not reflected in the above table. (5) Amount in "Other" column includes $63,059 reported within discontinued operations at December 31, 2012. Due to the uncertainty of the potential settlement of future uncertain tax positions, we are unable to estimate the timing of the related payments, if any, that will be made subsequent to 2013. These amounts do not include the potential indirect benefits resulting from deductions or credits for payments made to other jurisdictions. Financial Instruments and Risk Management The diverse nature of our businesses’ activities necessitates the management of various financial and market risks, including those related to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and commodity prices. We periodically use derivative financial instruments to manage some of these risks. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We are exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to our financial instrument contracts; however, nonperformance by these counterparties is considered unlikely as our policy is to contract with highly-rated, diversified counterparties. Interest Rate Exposure We may from time to time enter into interest rate swap agreements to manage our exposure to interest rate changes. As of December 31, 2012, we did not have any open interest rate swap contracts. We issue commercial paper, which exposes us to changes in variable interest rates; however, maturities are typically three months or less so a change in rates over this period would have an immaterial impact on our pre-tax earnings. We consider our current risk related to market fluctuations in interest rates to be minimal since our debt is largely long-term and fixed-rate in nature. Generally, the fair market value of fixed-interest rate debt will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. A 100 basis point increase in market interest rates would decrease the 2012 year-end fair value of our long- term debt by approximately $250 million. However, since we have no plans to repurchase our outstanding fixed-rate instruments before their maturities, the impact of market interest rate fluctuations on our long-term debt does not affect our results of operations or financial position. 43 Table of Contents Foreign Currency Exposure We conduct business in various non-U.S. countries, primarily in Canada, Mexico, substantially all of the European countries, Brazil, Argentina, Malaysia, China, India, and other Asian countries. Therefore, we have foreign currency risk relating to receipts from customers, payments to suppliers, and intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies. We will occasionally use derivative financial instruments to offset such risks, when it is believed that the exposure will not be limited by our normal operating and financing activities. We have formal policies to mitigate risk in this area by using fair value and/ or cash flow hedging programs. We have not had material foreign currency hedging activity in recent years. Changes in the value of the currencies of the countries in which we operate affect our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows when translated into U.S. dollars, our reporting currency. The strengthening of the U.S dollar could result in unfavorable translation effects as the results of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars. We have generally accepted the exposure to exchange rate movements relative to our investment in non-U.S. operations. We may, from time to time, for a specific exposure, enter into fair value hedges, and at December 31, 2012, we had one outstanding floating-to-floating cross currency swap agreement for a total notional amount of $50 million in exchange for CHF 65.1 million, which matures on October 15, 2015. This transaction hedges a portion of our net investment in non-U.S. operations. The agreement qualifies as a net investment hedge and changes in the fair value are reported within the cumulative translation adjustment section of other comprehensive earnings, with any hedge ineffectiveness being recognized in current earnings. The fair values at December 31, 2012 and 2011 reflected cumulative losses of $22.7 million and $21.7 million, respectively, due to the strengthening of the Swiss franc relative to the U.S. dollar over the term of this arrangement. Commodity Price Exposure Certain of our businesses are exposed to volatility in the prices of certain commodities, such as aluminum, steel, copper, and various precious metals, among others. Our primary exposure to commodity pricing volatility relates to the use of these materials in purchased component parts or the purchase of raw materials. When possible, we maintain long-term fixed price contracts on raw materials and component parts; however, we are prone to exposure as these contracts expire. We may, from time to time, for a specific exposure, enter into cash flow hedges to mitigate our risk to commodity pricing; however, we had no such contracts outstanding at December 31, 2012. Critical Accounting Policies Our consolidated financial statements and related public financial information are based on the application of generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments, and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue, and expense amounts we report. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in our public disclosures, including information regarding contingencies, risk, and our financial condition. The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements are discussed in Note 1. The accounting assumptions and estimates discussed in the section below are those that we consider most critical to an understanding of our financial statements because they inherently involve significant judgments and estimates. We believe our use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions conforms to GAAP and is consistently applied. We review valuations based on estimates for reasonableness on a consistent basis. • Revenue is recognized when all of the following circumstances are satisfied: a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, b) price is fixed or determinable, c) collectability is reasonably assured, and d) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. The majority of our revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of a broad range of specialized products and components, with revenue recognized upon transfer of title and risk of loss, which is generally upon shipment. Service revenue represents less than 10% of our total revenue and is recognized as the services are performed. In limited cases, our revenue arrangements with customers require delivery, installation, testing, certification, or other acceptance provisions to be satisfied before revenue is recognized. We do not have significant multiple deliverable arrangements. • Inventories for the majority of our subsidiaries, including all international subsidiaries, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, or market. Other domestic inventories are stated at cost, determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis, which is less than market value. Under certain market conditions, estimates and judgments regarding the valuation of inventories are employed by us to properly value inventories. Businesses within our Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification segments tend to experience somewhat higher levels 44 Table of Contents of inventory value fluctuations, particularly given the relatively high rate of product obsolescence over relatively short periods of time. • We have significant tangible and intangible assets on our balance sheet that include goodwill and other intangibles related to acquisitions. The valuation and classification of these assets and the assignment of useful depreciation and amortization lives involve significant judgments and the use of estimates. The testing of these intangibles under established accounting guidelines for impairment also requires significant use of judgment and assumptions, particularly as it relates to the identification of reporting units and the determination of fair market value. Our assets and reporting units are tested and reviewed for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or, when indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate, or when a significant portion of a reporting unit is to be reclassified to discontinued operations, during the interim periods. We estimate fair value using discounted cash flow analyses (i.e. an income approach) which incorporate management assumptions relating to future growth and profitability. Changes in business or market conditions could impact the future cash flows used in such analyses. We believe that our use of estimates and assumptions are reasonable and comply with generally accepted accounting principles. We performed the annual impairment testing of our 17 identified reporting units in the fourth quarter of 2012, and the fair value of 16 of the reporting units exceeded the carrying value by at least 20% and, in most cases, significantly more. If the fair value of each of these reporting units was decreased by 10%, the resulting fair value would still have exceeded the carrying value and no impairment would have been recognized. The testing of the goodwill of our ECT business upon reclassification to discontinued operations in the fourth quarter resulted in a goodwill impairment on the basis of the fair value assumptions predicated on an anticipated sale. As a result, we computed a goodwill impairment of $63.8 million ($54.9 million, net of tax) that was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2012 within the results of discontinued operations. • The valuation of our pension and other post-retirement plans requires the use of assumptions and estimates that are used to develop actuarial valuations of expenses and assets/liabilities. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions, including discount rates, investment returns, projected salary increases and benefits, and mortality rates. Annually, we review the actuarial assumptions used in our pension reporting and compare them with external benchmarks to ensure that they accurately account for our future pension obligations. Changes in assumptions and future investment returns could potentially have a material impact on our pension expense and related funding requirements. Our expected long- term rate of return on plan assets is reviewed annually based on actual returns, economic trends and portfolio allocation. Our discount rate assumption is determined by developing a yield curve based on high quality corporate bonds with maturities matching the plans’ expected benefit payment streams. The plans’ expected cash flows are then discounted by the resulting year-by-year spot rates. As disclosed in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the 2012 weighted-average discount rates used to measure our qualified defined benefit, supplemental, and other post-retirement obligations ranged from 3.31% to 4.05%, reduced from the 2011 rates, which ranged from 4.45% to 4.85%. The reduced discount rates are reflective of the decline in global market interest rates over these periods. A 25 basis point decrease in the discount rates used for these plans would have increased the post retirement benefit obligations by approximately $43.1 million from the amount recorded in the financial statements at December 31, 2012. Our pension expense is also sensitive to changes in the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. A decrease of 25 basis points in the expected long-term rate of return on assets would have increased our defined benefit pension expense by approximately $1.7 million. • We have significant amounts of deferred tax assets that are reviewed for recoverability and valued accordingly. These assets are evaluated by using estimates of future taxable income streams and the impact of tax planning strategies. Reserves are also estimated, using more likely than not criteria, for ongoing audits regarding federal, state, and international issues that are currently unresolved. We routinely monitor the potential impact of these situations and believe that we have established the proper reserves. Reserves related to tax accruals and valuations related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes in tax codes and rulings, changes in statutory tax rates, and our future taxable income levels. The provision for uncertain tax positions provides a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and disclosure requirements regarding uncertainties in income tax positions. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We record interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of our provision for income taxes. 45 Table of Contents • We have significant accruals and reserves related to the self-insured portion of our risk management program. These accruals require the use of estimates and judgment with regard to risk exposure and ultimate liability. We estimate losses under these programs using actuarial assumptions, our experience, and relevant industry data. We review these factors quarterly and consider the current level of accruals and reserves adequate relative to current market conditions and experience. • We have established liabilities for environmental and legal contingencies at both the business and corporate levels. A significant amount of judgment and the use of estimates are required to quantify our ultimate exposure in these matters. The valuation of liabilities for these contingencies is reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure that we have accrued the proper level of expense. The liability balances are adjusted to account for changes in circumstances for ongoing issues and the establishment of additional liabilities for emerging issues. While we believe that the amount accrued to-date is adequate, future changes in circumstances could impact these determinations. • Occasionally, we will establish liabilities for restructuring activities at an operation, in accordance with appropriate accounting principles. These liabilities, for both severance and exit costs, require the use of estimates. Though we believe that these estimates accurately reflect the anticipated costs, actual results may be different than the estimated amounts. • We will from time to time discontinue certain operations for various reasons. Estimates are used to adjust, if necessary, the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations, including goodwill, to their estimated fair market value. These estimates include assumptions relating to the proceeds anticipated as a result of the sale. Fair value is established using internal valuation calculations along with market analysis of similar-type entities. The adjustments to fair market value of these operations provide the basis for the gain or loss when sold. Changes in business conditions or the inability to sell an operation could potentially require future adjustments to these estimates. As noted above, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $63.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, as determined at the time one of our reporting units was reclassified to discontinued operations. We will continue to evaluate the businesses held for sale for impairment at each reporting period. • We are required to recognize in our consolidated statements of earnings the expense associated with all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, and performance share awards. We use the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate the fair value of SARs and stock options granted to employees. The model requires that we estimate the expected life of the SAR or option, expected forfeitures and the volatility of our stock using historical data. We use the Monte Carlo simulation model to estimate fair value of performance share awards which also require us to estimate the volatility of our stock and the volatility of returns on the stock of our peer group as well as the correlation of the returns between the companies in the peer group. For additional information related to the assumptions used, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04 which was issued to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and its adoption did not significantly impact the Company's consolidated financial statements. In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05 which provides new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and instead requires an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU only requires a change in the format of the current presentation. The Company adopted this guidance for its 2011 year-end reporting, presenting other comprehensive earnings in a separate statement following the statement of earnings. 46 Table of Contents In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08 which provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test for goodwill impairment. If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. This standard became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012. Its adoption did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements. In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-09 which requires enhanced disclosures around an employer’s participation in multiemployer pension plans. The standard is intended to provide more information about an employer’s financial obligations to a multiemployer pension plan to help financial statement users better understand the financial health of the significant plans in which the employer participates. This guidance became effective for the Company for its fiscal 2011 year-end reporting. Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, which allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. Per the terms of this ASU, an entity would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The revised standard is effective for Dover for its annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements. Non-GAAP Disclosures In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding our results as determined by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we also disclose non-GAAP information which we believe provides useful information to investors. Segment EBITDA, segment EBITDA margin, free cash flow, net debt, total debt, net capitalization, the net debt to net capitalization ratio, adjusted working capital, earnings adjusted for non-recurring items, effective tax rate adjusted for discrete and other items, revenue excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and organic revenue growth are not financial measures under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for cash flows from operating activities, debt or equity, earnings, revenue, or working capital as determined in accordance with GAAP, and they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We believe that segment EBITDA and segment EBITDA margin are useful to investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating ongoing operating profitability as they exclude the depreciation and amortization expense related primarily to capital expenditures and acquisitions that occurred in prior years, as well as in evaluating operating performance in relation to our competitors. Segment EBITDA is calculated by adding back depreciation and amortization expense to segment earnings. Segment margin is calculated as segment EBITDA divided by segment revenue. We believe the net debt to net capitalization ratio and free cash flow are important measures of operating performance and liquidity. Net debt to net capitalization is helpful in evaluating our capital structure and the amount of leverage we employ. Free cash flow provides both management and investors a measurement of cash generated from operations that is available to fund acquisitions, pay dividends, repay debt, and repurchase our common stock. Reconciliations of free cash flow, total debt, and net debt can be found above in this Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation. We believe that reporting our effective tax rate adjusted for discrete and other items is useful to management and investors as it facilitates comparisons of our ongoing tax rate to prior and future periods and our peers. We believe that reporting adjusted working capital (also sometimes called “working capital”), which is calculated as accounts receivable, plus inventory, less accounts payable, provides a meaningful measure of our operational results by showing the changes caused solely by revenue. We believe that reporting adjusted working capital and revenues at constant currency, which excludes the positive or negative impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, provides a meaningful measure of our operational changes, given the global nature of our businesses. We believe that reporting organic revenue and organic revenue growth, which exclude the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and the impact of acquisitions and divestitures, provides a useful comparison of our revenue performance and trends between periods. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The information required by this section is incorporated by reference to the section, Financial Instruments and Risk Management, included within the MD&A in Item 7. 47 Table of Contents ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE Page 49 Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 90 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consolidated Statements of Earnings Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Financial Statement Schedule - Schedule II, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (All other schedules are not required and have been omitted) 48 Table of Contents MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. In making this assessment, the Company’s management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control — Integrated Framework. Based on its assessment under the criteria set forth in Internal Control — Integrated Framework, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2012, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, management has excluded Maag Pump Systems, Production Control Services, and Anthony International, three companies acquired in purchase business combinations during 2012. These companies are wholly-owned by the Company and their revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 represents approximately 2.8% of the Company’s consolidated total revenue for the same period and their excluded assets represent approximately 3.2% of the Company’s consolidated assets as of December 31, 2012. The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein. 49 Table of Contents REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Dover Corporation: In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Dover Corporation and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, appearing under Item 8. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions. A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. As described in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management has excluded from its assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012 those companies acquired by the Company in purchase business combinations during 2012. We have also excluded those companies from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. These companies are wholly-owned by the Company and their excluded assets and revenue, comprised primarily of Maag Pump Systems, Production Control Services and Anthony International, represent approximately 3.2% and 2.8%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012. /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chicago, Illinois February 15, 2013 50 Table of Contents DOVER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (In thousands, except per share figures) Revenue Cost of goods and services Gross profit Selling and administrative expenses Operating earnings Interest expense, net Other expense (income), net Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations Provision for income taxes Earnings from continuing operations Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net Net earnings Earnings per share from continuing operations: Basic Diluted Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations: Basic Diluted Net earnings per share: Basic Diluted Dividends paid per common share Years Ended December 31, 2012 $ 8,104,339 4,997,274 3,107,065 1,841,688 1,265,377 121,141 6,665 1,137,571 304,452 833,119 (22,049) 811,070 $ 2011 $ 7,369,154 4,524,351 2,844,803 1,720,954 1,123,849 115,525 (1,938) 1,010,262 237,076 773,186 122,057 895,243 $ 2010 $ 6,109,507 3,686,861 2,422,646 1,499,597 923,049 106,371 3,556 813,122 193,625 619,497 80,607 700,104 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 4.59 4.53 $ $ (0.12) $ (0.12) $ 4.47 4.41 1.33 $ $ $ 4.16 4.09 0.66 0.65 4.82 4.74 1.18 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 3.31 3.27 0.43 0.43 3.75 3.70 1.07 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 51 Table of Contents DOVER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (In thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2012 Net earnings $ 811,070 $ 895,243 $ 700,104 Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments: Foreign currency translation gains (losses) during period Reclassification of foreign currency translation losses to earnings upon sale of subsidiaries Total foreign currency translation 38,880 (71,612) (34,667) — 38,880 11,090 (60,522) 1,031 (33,636) Pension and other postretirement benefit plans: Actuarial losses arising during period Prior service cost arising during period Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost Amortization of prior service costs included in net periodic pension cost Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges: Unrealized net gains (losses) arising during period Net gains reclassified into earnings Total cash flow hedges Other Other comprehensive loss Comprehensive earnings (56,159) (4,685) 8,530 5,304 (47,010) 482 (357) 125 609 (46,284) (1,067) 5,646 5,390 (36,315) (948) (124) (1,072) 238 (7,342) (1,848) 2,731 5,180 (1,279) 623 (389) 234 — (7,396) (97,671) (34,681) $ 803,674 $ 797,572 $ 665,423 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 52 Table of Contents DOVER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, net of allowances of $20,392 and $21,238 Inventories, net Prepaid and other current assets Deferred tax assets Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill Intangible assets, net Other assets and deferred charges Assets of discontinued operations Total assets Current liabilities: Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt Accounts payable Accrued compensation and employee benefits Accrued insurance Other accrued expenses Federal and other taxes on income Total current liabilities Long-term debt Deferred income taxes Other liabilities Liabilities of discontinued operations Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock - $100 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued Common stock - $1 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 254,119,478 and 250,591,610 shares issued at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Common stock in treasury Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 800,076 1,225,898 872,841 79,094 49,935 3,027,844 1,167,052 4,114,650 1,625,420 111,432 397,545 10,443,943 610,766 651,358 334,634 103,318 255,632 30,920 1,986,628 2,189,350 462,244 677,533 208,958 1,206,755 1,118,848 733,807 148,392 40,376 3,248,178 970,703 3,506,975 1,184,505 103,331 486,860 9,500,552 1,022 515,847 269,824 103,955 218,957 30,399 1,140,004 2,186,230 348,522 619,337 275,904 — — 254,119 834,677 7,199,227 (54,906) (3,313,887) 4,919,230 10,443,943 $ 250,592 663,289 6,629,116 (47,510) (2,564,932) 4,930,555 9,500,552 See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 53 Table of Contents DOVER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (In thousands) Common Stock $1 Par Value Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) Treasury Stock Total Stockholders' Equity Balance at December 31, 2009 $ 247,342 $ 497,291 $ 5,453,022 $ 84,842 $ (2,198,889) $ 4,083,608 Net earnings Dividends paid Common stock issued for the exercise of stock options and SARs Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options and SARs Stock-based compensation expense Common stock issued, other Common stock acquired Other comprehensive loss, net of tax — — 1,983 — — 36 — — — — 69,465 6,466 21,464 1,771 — — 700,104 (200,099) — — — — — — — — — — — — — (34,681) — — — — — — 700,104 (200,099) 71,448 6,466 21,464 1,807 (123,555) — (123,555) (34,681) Balance at December 31, 2010 $ 249,361 $ 596,457 $ 5,953,027 $ 50,161 $ (2,322,444) $ 4,526,562 Net earnings Dividends paid Common stock issued for the exercise of stock options and SARs Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options and SARs Stock-based compensation expense Common stock issued, other Common stock acquired Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Other — — 1,155 — — 76 — — — — — 25,063 8,752 25,391 4,780 — — 2,846 895,243 (219,154) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — (97,671) — — — — — — — (242,488) — — 895,243 (219,154) 26,218 8,752 25,391 4,856 (242,488) (97,671) 2,846 Balance at December 31, 2011 $ 250,592 $ 663,289 $ 6,629,116 $ (47,510) $ (2,564,932) $ 4,930,555 Net earnings Dividends paid Common stock issued for acquisition Common stock issued for the exercise of stock options and SARs Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options and SARs Stock-based compensation expense Common stock issued, other Common stock acquired Other comprehensive loss, net of tax — — 1,636 1,871 — — 20 — — — — 98,974 17,210 22,771 31,251 1,182 — — 811,070 (240,959) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 811,070 (240,959) 100,610 19,081 22,771 31,251 1,202 (748,955) (748,955) (7,396) — (7,396) Balance at December 31, 2012 $ 254,119 $ 834,677 $ 7,199,227 $ (54,906) $ (3,313,887) $ 4,919,230 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 54 DOVER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) Operating Activities of Continuing Operations Net earnings Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities: Loss (gain) from discontinued operations, net Depreciation and amortization Stock-based compensation Provision for losses on accounts receivable (net of recoveries) Deferred income taxes Employee benefit plan expense Contributions to employee benefit plans Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt Other, net Cash effect of changes in assets and liabilities (excluding effects of acquisitions, dispositions and foreign exchange): Accounts receivable Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Accounts payable Accrued compensation and employee benefits Accrued expenses and other liabilities Accrued taxes Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations Investing Activities of Continuing Operations Additions to property, plant and equipment Acquisitions, including adjustment for prior year acquisition purchase price (net of cash and cash equivalents acquired) Purchase of short-term investments Proceeds from sale of short-term investments Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from the sale of businesses Other Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations Financing Activities of Continuing Operations Purchase of common stock Net proceeds from exercise of stock options and SARs, including tax benefits Dividends to stockholders Change in notes payable, net Reduction of long-term debt Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount and issuance costs Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations Net cash provided by discontinued operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental information - cash paid during the year for: Income Taxes Interest Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2012 $ 811,070 $ 895,243 $ 700,104 22,049 357,585 30,884 5,162 (19,023) 43,912 (48,576) — (24,283) (4,549) (37,986) 9,066 73,460 45,475 (14,779) 11,693 1,261,160 (122,057) 290,477 25,130 5,694 3,354 39,954 (63,567) — 18,313 (124,193) (56,145) 2,143 82,624 34,745 (17,858) (64,993) 948,864 (80,607) 229,237 20,407 (153) 63,913 32,914 (58,201) 4,343 (32,467) (147,011) (88,552) 8,205 79,183 80,335 32,428 (13,783) 830,295 (297,012) (262,676) (169,297) (1,035,433) — — 13,843 — (27,286) (1,345,888) (748,955) 43,054 (240,959) 607,500 (3,582) — (342,942) 12,013 (7,134) 4,879 16,112 (406,679) 1,206,755 800,076 281,331 125,770 $ $ $ (1,382,217) — 124,410 9,363 516,901 (18,211) (1,012,430) (242,488) 39,826 (219,154) (15,002) (402,654) 788,971 (50,501) (104,418) (466,881) 553,466 16,186 4,500 — (166,444) (123,555) 79,721 (200,099) 15,000 (75,855) — (304,788) 130,638 (13,327) 117,311 112,597 (12,309) 100,288 16,150 9,822 19,394 1,187,361 1,206,755 269,895 121,715 $ $ $ 469,173 718,188 1,187,361 100,163 115,871 $ $ $ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 55 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) 1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business - Dover Corporation (the “Company”) is a diversified global manufacturer offering innovative equipment, components, and specialty systems. The Company also provides supporting engineering, testing, and other similar services, which are not significant in relation to consolidated revenue. The Company’s businesses are based primarily in the United States of America and Europe with manufacturing and other operations throughout the world. The Company operates through four business segments that are aligned with the key end-markets they serve: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems, and Printing & Identification. For additional information on the Company’s segments, see Note 16. Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations of purchased businesses are included from the dates of acquisitions. As discussed in Note 3, the Company is reporting certain businesses that are held for sale at December 31, 2012 as discontinued operations. The assets, liabilities, results of operations, and cash flows of all discontinued operations have been separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. These estimates may be adjusted due to changes in future economic, industry, or customer financial conditions, as well as changes in technology or demand. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other items, allowances for doubtful accounts receivable, net realizable value of inventories, restructuring reserves, warranty reserves, pension and post retirement plans, stock-based compensation, useful lives for depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, future cash flows associated with impairment testing for goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets, deferred tax assets, uncertain income tax positions, and contingencies. Actual results may ultimately differ from estimates, although management does not believe such differences would materially affect the financial statements in any individual year. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects of revisions are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements in the period that they are determined. Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term investments which are highly liquid in nature and have original maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less. Short-Term Investments - Short-term investments consist of investment grade time deposits that have original maturity dates at the time of purchase greater than three months, up to twelve months. The Company held no short-term investments at December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – The Company maintains allowances for estimated losses as a result of customers' inability to make required payments. Management evaluates the aging of the accounts receivable balances, the financial condition of its customers, historical trends, and the time outstanding of specific balances to estimate the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected in the future and records the appropriate provision. Inventories – Inventories for the majority of the Company’s subsidiaries, including all international subsidiaries, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, or market. Other domestic inventories are stated at cost, determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis, which is less than market value. Property, Plant and Equipment - Property, plant and equipment includes the historic cost of land, buildings, equipment, and significant improvements to existing plant and equipment or, in the case of acquisitions, a fair market value appraisal of such assets completed at the time of acquisition. Property, plant and equipment also includes the cost of purchased software. Expenditures for maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. When property or equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation is removed from the respective accounts and the gain or loss realized on disposition is reflected in earnings. The Company depreciates its assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: buildings and improvements 5 to 31.5 years; machinery and equipment 3 to 7 years; furniture and fixtures 3 to 7 years; vehicles 3 years; and software 3 to 5 years. Depreciation expense totaled $201,816 in 2012, $168,024 in 2011, and $144,937 in 2010. Derivative Instruments - The Company periodically uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposures to various risks, including interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments 56 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) for speculative purposes and does not have a material portfolio of derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments used for hedging purposes must be designated and effective as a hedge of the identified risk exposure at inception of the contract. The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. For derivatives designated as hedges of the fair value of assets or liabilities, the changes in fair value of both the derivatives and of the hedged items are recorded in current earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives is recorded as a component of other comprehensive earnings and subsequently recognized in net earnings when the hedged items impact earnings. Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets - Goodwill represents the excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives (primarily trademarks) are not amortized. Instead, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate or a current expectation of an impending disposal. The Company conducts its annual impairment evaluation in the fourth quarter of each year. Recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level and determined using a two-step process. For 2012, the Company identified 17 reporting units for its annual goodwill impairment test. Step one of the test compares the fair value of each reporting unit using a discounted cash flow method to its book value. This method uses the Company’s own market assumptions including projections of future cash flows, determinations of appropriate discount rates, and other assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in the discounted cash flow analysis. The projections are based on historical performance and future estimated results. These assumptions require significant judgment and actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts. Step two, which compares the book value of the goodwill to its implied fair value, was not necessary since there were no indicators of potential impairment from step one. See Note 6 for additional details on goodwill balances. As discussed in Note 3, in the fourth quarter of 2012, in connection with impending sale of ECT, the Company tested the related goodwill for impairment, using internal valuation calculations validated by market-based analysis of similar transactions, and recognized an after-tax impairment loss of $51,854 within the results of discontinued operations. The fair value of businesses held for sale at December 31, 2012 will continue to be evaluated at each subsequent reporting period until the time of sale, and further adjustments to fair value are possible if business conditions should change. In 2011, an after-tax impairment loss of $76,072 was recorded within discontinued operations in connection with the sale of Paladin Brands. Similar to goodwill, in testing its other indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company uses a discounted cash flow method to calculate and compare the fair value of the intangible asset to its book value. This method uses the Company’s own market assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in the discounted cash flow analysis. Any excess of carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment loss. No impairment of indefinite lived intangibles was indicated for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, or 2010. Other Intangible Assets - Other intangible assets with determinable lives consist primarily of customer lists, unpatented technology, patents, and trademarks. These other intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 5 to 15 years. Long-Lived Assets - Long-lived assets (including intangible assets with determinable lives) are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate. If an indicator of impairment exists for any grouping of assets, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows is produced and compared to its carrying value. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured by the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value as determined by an estimate of discounted future cash flows. Foreign Currency - Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries, where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, have been translated at year-end exchange rates and profit and loss accounts have been translated using weighted-average yearly exchange rates. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss). Assets and liabilities of an entity that are denominated in currencies other than an entity’s functional currency are re-measured into the functional currency using end of period exchange rates or historical rates where applicable to certain balances. Gains and losses related to these re-measurements are recorded within the Statement of Earnings as a component of Other Expense (Income), net. Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized when all of the following conditions are satisfied: a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, b) price is fixed or determinable, c) collectability is reasonably assured, and d) delivery has occurred or 57 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) services have been rendered. The majority of the Company’s revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of a broad range of specialized products and components, with revenue recognized upon transfer of title and risk of loss, which is generally upon shipment. Service revenue represents less than 10% of total revenue and is recognized as the services are performed. In limited cases, revenue arrangements with customers require delivery, installation, testing, certification, or other acceptance provisions to be satisfied before revenue is recognized. The Company does not have significant multiple deliverable arrangements. Stock-Based Compensation – The principal awards issued under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans include non- qualified stock-settled stock appreciation rights and performance share awards. The cost for such awards is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award. The value of the portion of the award that is expected to ultimately vest is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis, generally over the explicit service period of three years (except for retirement- eligible employees and retirees) and is included in selling and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Expense for awards granted to retirement-eligible employees is recorded over the period from the date of grant through the date the employee first becomes eligible to retire and is no longer required to provide service. See Note 12 for additional information related to the Company’s stock-based compensation. At the time of grant, the Company estimates forfeitures, based on historical experience, in order to estimate the portion of the award that will ultimately vest. Income Taxes - The provision for income taxes on continuing operations includes federal, state, local, and non-U.S. taxes. Tax credits, primarily for research and experimentation, non-U.S. earnings, and U.S. manufacturer's tax deduction are recognized as a reduction of the provision for income taxes on continuing operations in the year in which they are available for tax purposes. Deferred taxes are provided using enacted rates on the future tax consequences of temporary differences. Temporary differences include the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and the tax benefit of carryforwards. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets for which realization is not assured. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers all available evidence, including the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in carryback periods, prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, and estimated future taxable income. The valuation allowance can be affected by changes to tax regulations, interpretations and rulings, changes to enacted statutory tax rates, and changes to future taxable income estimates. Tax benefits are recognized from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position in consideration of applicable tax statutes and related interpretations and precedents. Tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized on ultimate settlement. The Company has not provided for any residual U.S. income taxes on unremitted earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries as such earnings are currently intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable if some or all of such earnings were to be repatriated, and the amount of foreign tax credits that would be available to reduce or eliminate the resulting U.S. income tax liability. Research and Development Costs – Research and development costs, including qualifying engineering costs, are expensed when incurred and amounted to $189,844 in 2012, $175,532 in 2011, and $159,338 in 2010. Advertising – Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and amounted to $39,560 in 2012, $39,214 in 2011, and $33,772 in 2010. Risk, Retention, Insurance - The Company currently self-insures its product and commercial general liability claims up to $5.0 million per occurrence, its workers’ compensation claims up to $0.5 million per occurrence, and automobile liability claims up to$1.0 million per occurrence. Third-party insurance provides primary level coverage in excess of these amounts up to certain specified limits. In addition, the Company has excess liability insurance from third-party insurers on both an aggregate and an individual occurrence basis well in excess of the limits of the primary coverage. A worldwide program of property insurance covers the Company’s owned and leased property and any business interruptions that may occur due to an insured hazard affecting those properties, subject to reasonable deductibles and aggregate limits. The Company’s property and casualty insurance programs contain various deductibles that, based on the Company’s experience, are typical and customary for a company of its size and risk profile. The Company does not consider any of the deductibles to represent a material risk to the Company. The Company generally maintains deductibles for claims and liabilities related primarily to workers’ compensation, health and welfare claims, general commercial, product and automobile liability and property damage, and business interruption resulting from certain events. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. As part of 58 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) the Company’s risk management program, insurance is maintained to transfer risk beyond the level of self-retention and provide protection on both an individual claim and annual aggregate basis. Reclassifications – Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements – In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04 which was issued to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and its adoption did not significantly impact the Company's consolidated financial statements. In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05 which provides new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and instead requires an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU only requires a change in the format of the current presentation. The Company adopted this guidance for its 2011 year-end reporting, presenting other comprehensive earnings in a separate statement following the statement of earnings. In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08 which provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test for goodwill impairment. If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. This standard became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012. Its adoption did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements. In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-09 which requires enhanced disclosures around an employer’s participation in multiemployer pension plans. The standard is intended to provide more information about an employer’s financial obligations to a multiemployer pension plan to help financial statement users better understand the financial health of the significant plans in which the employer participates. This guidance became effective for the Company for its fiscal 2011 year-end reporting. Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, which allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. Per the terms of this ASU, an entity would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The revised standard is effective for Dover for its annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements. 59 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) 2. Acquisitions The following table details the acquisitions made during the year ended December 31, 2012. 2012 Acquisitions Date Jan 1 Manufacturer of positive displacement pumps primarily serving the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Company / Product Line Acquired Quattroflow Fluid Systems Location (Near) Kamp-Lintfort, Germany Engineered Systems Type Asset Segment Mar 13 Stock Manufacturer of gear pump technology, pelletizing systems, and engineered integrated solutions for the polymer, plastic, chemical, and petrochemical industries. Grossostheim, Germany Engineered Systems Maag Pump Systems Stock Apr 25 Manufacturer of products in artificial lift and production optimization, including plunger lift, gas lift, nitrogen generation, and well site automation. Production Control Services (PCS) Fredrick, Colorado Energy Nov 30 Stock Manufacturer of specialty glass, commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors, case lighting, and display and merchandising systems. Anthony International Engineered Systems Sylmar, California Dec 6 Engineered Systems Manufacturer of electrical equipment for the automotive workshop, specializing in welders and battery service machines. Bremen, Germany Elektron Asset Dec 20 Asset Manufacturer of continuous motion, water jet propelled ware washing systems. Power Soak Kansas City, Missouri Engineered Systems Dec 28 Manufacturer of steel sucker rods and accessories used in the artificial lift segment of the oilfield services industry. Claremore, Oklahoma UPCO, Inc. Energy Stock Anthony International Acquisition On November 30, 2012, Dover completed the acquisition of Anthony International for a total purchase price of $603,190, net of cash acquired. As a result of this acquisition, the Company recorded approximately $210,000 of customer-related intangibles (weighted average life of 15 years), $35,000 of trademarks (weighted average life of 15 years), $7,900 of patents (weighted average life of 7 years), and $34,000 of other intangibles (weighted average life of 7 years). This acquisition resulted in the recognition of goodwill totaling $297,534, none of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. In addition, the Company recognized a deferred tax asset of approximately $60,000 relating to net operating losses that the Company expects to be able to utilize. Anthony, which manufactures commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors, and related components, has been incorporated into the Hill Phoenix business within the Refrigeration & Industrial platform of the Engineered Systems segment. The acquisition of Anthony enables Hill Phoenix to expand its refrigeration portfolio with integrated solutions for global customers. As such, the goodwill recorded through the acquisition reflects the value attributed to the vertical integration and global revenue growth opportunities and net cost synergies that the combined business expects to achieve. Other Acquisitions During 2012, the Company acquired six other businesses in separate transactions for net cash consideration of $477,243. Additionally, the acquisition of PCS was funded in part with common stock valued at $100,610 at the date of acquisition, so aggregate consideration for these acquisitions totaled $577,853. As a result of these acquisitions, the Company recorded approximately $219,821 of customer-related intangibles (weighted average life of 11 years), $18,944 of trademarks (weighted average life of 10 years), $15,016 of patents (weighted average life of 8 years), and $29,066 of other intangibles (weighted average life of 7 years). These acquisitions resulted in the recognition of goodwill totaling $304,564, of which $31,339 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. These businesses predominantly manufacture products in the energy and fluid solutions markets, two key growth areas for the Company. The businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Energy segment and the Fluid Solutions platform of the Engineered Systems segment. The goodwill identified by these acquisitions reflects the 60 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) benefits expected to be derived from product line expansion and operational synergies. Upon consummation of the acquisitions, each of these entities is now wholly-owned by Dover. The following presents the allocation of acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values: Current assets, net of cash acquired Property, plant and equipment Goodwill Intangible assets Other non-current assets, principally deferred taxes Current liabilities assumed Non-current liabilities assumed, principally deferred taxes and pension obligations Net assets acquired Anthony International 85,009 $ 40,703 297,534 286,900 67,605 (42,011) Other Acquisitions 118,637 $ 57,313 304,564 282,847 — (61,101) $ Total 203,646 98,016 602,098 569,747 67,605 (103,112) (132,550) 603,190 $ (124,407) 577,853 $ (256,957) 1,181,043 $ The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications by applicable segment for the 2012 acquisitions are as follows: Goodwill - Tax deductible Goodwill - Non deductible Customer intangibles Trademarks Patents Other intangibles Energy Engineered Systems 10,366 125,540 105,500 7,520 11,140 — 260,066 $ $ 20,973 445,219 324,321 46,424 11,776 63,066 911,779 $ $ Total $ 31,339 570,759 429,821 53,944 22,916 63,066 $ 1,171,845 Useful life (in years) na na 13 13 8 7 The Company has substantially completed the purchase price allocations for the 2012 acquisitions. However, if additional information is obtained about these assets and liabilities within the measurement period (not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition), including finalization of asset appraisals, the Company will refine its estimates of fair value to allocate the purchase price more accurately; however, any such revisions are not expected to be significant. In connection with the acquisitions of Anthony International and Maag Pump Systems, the Company provided restricted-use cash collateral to secure the businesses' outstanding bank guarantees at the dates of acquisition. At December 31, 2012, the outstanding amount of collateral totaled $7,727, which will decline as the guarantees expire or they are migrated to the Company's credit facility. In April 2012, the Company received approximately $45,000 as final payment for settlement of purchase price adjustments for post-acquisition contingencies relating to the 2011 Sound Solutions acquisition. This amount is reported within cash paid for acquisitions in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2012 and had no impact to the Company's earnings for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Consolidated Statements of Earnings include the results of these businesses from the dates of acquisition. The aggregate revenue of the 2012 acquisitions included in the Company’s 2012 consolidated revenue totaled $235,772. 61 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) During 2011, the Company acquired nine businesses for an aggregate cost of $1,342,461, net of cash acquired. A summary of the acquisitions made during 2011 is as follows: 2011 Acquisitions Date Type Company / Product Line Acquired Location (Near) Segment Stock Jan 1 Designer and manufacturer of down-hole rod pumps and related products used in artificial lift applications around the world. Harbison-Fischer, Inc. Crowley, TX Energy Jan 5 Asset/Stock Dosmatic, Inc. Carrollton, TX Engineered Systems Manufacturer of non-electric chemical metering equipment used in agricultural, horticulture, and other industrial market segments. Stock Jan 26 Oilfield services provider, servicing both conventional and coiled sucker rod wells in the Middle East. TAGC Limited LLC Muscat, Oman Energy Jan 28 Asset Manufacturer of magnetically coupled internal gear pumps used in a wide range of industrial manufacturing. EnviroGear Product Line Franklin Park, IL Engineered Systems Stock Jul 4 Manufacturer of dynamic speakers and receivers for cell phones and other consumer electronics. Sound Solutions Vienna, Austria and Beijing, China Communication Technologies Sep 1 Stock Oil Lift Calgary, Canada Energy Manufacturer of surface drive systems for progressive cavity pumps serving the artificial lift segment of the oil and gas industry. Asset Sep 1 Manufacturer of progressive cavity pumps serving the artificial lift segment of the oil and gas industry. Edmonton, Canada Tierra Alta Canada Energy Nov 1 Stock RedScrew Pump Manufacturing Tianjin, China Engineered Systems Manufacturer of twin and triple screw pumps, as well as multiphase and specialty pumps, serving oil and gas, petrochemical, and marine markets. Nov 7 Stock Advansor A/S Arhus, Denmark Engineered Systems Designer and manufacturer of HFC-free, CO2 transcritical refrigeration and heat pump systems for supermarkets and light industrial applications. 62 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma information illustrates the effect on the Company’s revenue and earnings from continuing operations for years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, assuming that the 2012 acquisitions had taken place at the beginning of 2011. As a result, the supplemental pro forma earnings reflect adjustments to earnings from continuing operations as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings to exclude $11,335 of nonrecurring expense related to the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory (after-tax) and $5,256 of acquisition-related costs (after-tax) from the year ended December 31, 2012. The supplemental pro forma earnings for the comparable 2011 period were adjusted to include these charges as if they were incurred at the beginning of 2010. The 2012 and 2011 supplemental pro forma earnings are also adjusted to reflect the comparable impact of additional depreciation and amortization expense (net of tax) resulting from the fair value measurement of tangible and intangible assets relating to 2012 and 2011 acquisitions. Revenue from continuing operations: As reported Pro forma Earnings from continuing operations: As reported Pro forma Basic earnings per share from continuing operations: As reported Pro forma Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: As reported Pro forma Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 $ $ $ $ 8,104,339 8,520,236 833,119 875,257 4.59 4.82 4.53 4.76 $ $ $ $ 7,369,154 8,154,035 773,186 796,646 4.16 4.29 4.09 4.22 These pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only, and they do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the acquisitions occurred on the dates indicated or that may result in the future. 3. Disposed and Discontinued Operations 2012 - Management evaluates Dover's businesses periodically for their strategic fit within Dover's operations. Accordingly, in the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company announced its intention to divest certain non-core businesses within the Printing & Identification segment serving the electronic assembly and test markets, consistent with its long-term focus on strengthening its portfolio and reducing its exposure to cyclical markets. Management expects to sell these businesses in 2013. As a result, the Company has reclassified the operations, cash flows, and related assets and liabilities of these businesses, DEK International and Everett Charles Technologies (including the Multitest business, collectively "ECT"), to discontinued operations for all periods presented. The net earnings from discontinued operations of $28,769 reflects net earnings from operations generated by these two businesses, as well as various expense and accrual adjustments relating to other discontinued operations. This activity was more than offset by a goodwill impairment charge determined in connection with the anticipated sale of ECT, at which time the Company recognized an after-tax impairment charge of $51,854, representing a write-down of the reporting unit's carrying value of goodwill to its fair value. 2011 - In 2011, the Company sold three businesses, Paladin Brands, Crenlo LLC, and Heil Trailer International, that had operated within the Engineered Systems segment for total cash proceeds of $512,122. These businesses were reclassified to discontinued operations in the third and fourth quarters of 2011. The 2011 net earnings from discontinued operations reflects net operating earnings generated by the two businesses discontinued in 2012 and the three business sold in 2011, coupled with tax benefits of $17,960 relating primarily to discrete tax items settled or resolved during the year. 63 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Net earnings from discontinued operations also includes a $4,743 loss on the 2011 sale of the three businesses, inclusive of a after-tax goodwill impairment charge of $76,072, representing a write-down of the carrying value of the associated reporting unit's goodwill to its fair value. 2010 – During the first quarter of 2010, the Company sold Triton, an operating company that had been reclassified from the Engineered Systems segment to discontinued operations in 2008, for net consideration of $7,498, resulting in a net after-tax current year loss on sale of approximately $13,100. During the second and third quarters of 2010, the loss was increased by approximately $900, net of tax, upon settlement of a $1,500 working capital adjustment related to the sale. The net earnings from discontinued operations of $94,810 reflects net operating earnings from the two businesses discontinued in 2012 and the three businesses sold in 2011, as well as tax benefits of $11,597 driven primarily by discrete tax items settled or resolved during the year, offset by expense adjustments related to other discontinued operations. Summarized results of the Company’s discontinued operations are as follows: Revenue Loss on sale, including impairments, net of tax Earnings from operations before taxes Provision for income taxes Earnings from operations, net of tax Years Ended December 31, 2012 434,460 2011 $ 1,136,997 2010 $ 1,042,279 (50,818) $ (4,743) $ (14,203) $ $ 34,517 (5,748) 28,769 $ 132,675 (5,875) 126,800 108,044 (13,234) 94,810 80,607 $ $ Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (22,049) $ 122,057 Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are summarized below: Assets of Discontinued Operations Accounts receivable Inventories, net Prepaid and other current assets Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill and intangible assets, net Other assets and deferred charges Total assets Liabilities of Discontinued Operations Accounts payable Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Deferred income taxes Other liabilities Total liabilities December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 $ $ $ $ 63,229 51,252 10,263 124,744 31,935 238,657 2,209 397,545 22,613 34,592 57,205 64,853 86,900 208,958 $ $ $ $ 71,627 69,539 9,721 150,887 31,776 302,720 1,477 486,860 28,076 80,495 108,571 75,794 91,539 275,904 At December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations relate primarily to the two businesses reclassified to held for sale in the fourth quarter of 2012, coupled with tax-related accruals and unrecognized benefits, as well as other accruals for compensation, legal, environmental, and warranty contingencies, none of which are individually significant, relating to businesses that were sold in prior years. 64 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) 4. Inventories, net Raw materials Work in progress Finished goods Subtotal Less LIFO reserve Total $ December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 340,556 $ 158,825 289,771 789,152 (55,345) 733,807 386,119 182,060 360,168 928,347 (55,506) 872,841 $ $ At December 31, 2012 and 2011, approximately 28% and 31%, respectively, of the Company's total inventories were accounted for using the LIFO method. 5. Property, Plant and Equipment, net Land Buildings and improvements Machinery, equipment and other Less accumulated depreciation Total 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets $ December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 51,315 $ 562,785 1,946,518 2,560,618 (1,589,915) 970,703 70,079 605,448 2,231,721 2,907,248 (1,740,196) 1,167,052 $ $ The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows: Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Goodwill Accumulated impairment loss Balance at January 1, 2011 Acquisitions Foreign currency translation Balance at December 31, 2011 Acquisitions Purchase price adjustments Foreign currency translation Balance at December 31, 2012 $ $ 806,983 — 806,983 443,088 (45,489) 1,204,582 — (6,998) 6,711 1,204,295 $ $ 367,459 — 367,459 257,128 (2,252) 622,335 135,906 — 2,396 760,637 $ $ 974,972 (70,560) 904,412 34,048 (3,040) 935,420 466,192 — 1,769 1,403,381 Printing & Identification 745,609 $ — 745,609 — (971) 744,638 — — 1,699 746,337 $ $ $ Total 2,895,023 (70,560) 2,824,463 734,264 (51,752) 3,506,975 602,098 (6,998) 12,575 4,114,650 During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded adjustments totaling $6,998 to goodwill relating primarily to finalization of the purchase price allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the 2011 Sound Solutions acquisition. As discussed in Note 3, the Company recognized a goodwill impairment totaling $63,819 ($51,854 net of tax) in its Printing & Identification segment relating to certain businesses to be sold, which were reclassified to discontinued operations in 2012. The impairment and related goodwill balances are reflected in the results and assets of discontinued operations, respectively. 65 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset: Amortized Intangible Assets: Trademarks Patents Customer Intangibles Unpatented Technologies Drawings & Manuals Distributor Relationships Other Total Unamortized Intangible Assets: Trademarks Total Intangible Assets December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization $ $ 124,129 180,427 1,585,041 146,025 34,120 72,514 32,221 2,174,477 $ 25,364 105,369 474,309 85,373 8,035 31,650 20,815 750,915 201,858 2,376,335 $ $ 750,915 $ 61,997 143,796 1,147,499 108,302 8,165 72,514 32,524 1,574,797 210,408 1,785,205 $ 19,717 98,712 357,132 72,753 5,153 27,852 19,381 600,700 $ 600,700 Total amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $155,770, $122,453, and $84,300, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years, based on current intangible balances, is estimated to be as follows: $ 153,823 146,820 145,757 141,829 135,382 $ December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 33,661 $ 33,782 24,371 30,747 17,243 10,648 4,573 1,920 62,012 218,957 41,069 39,941 32,099 30,972 24,114 13,550 7,665 1,873 64,349 255,632 $ $ 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 7. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities The following table details the major components of other accrued expenses: Warranty Unearned/deferred revenue Taxes other than income Accrued interest Accrued volume discounts Accrued commissions (non-employee) Restructuring and exit Legal and environmental Other (none of which are individually significant) 66 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The following table details the major components of other liabilities (non-current): Deferred compensation Unrecognized tax benefits Unearned/deferred revenue Legal and environmental Warranty Restructuring and exit Other, including net investment hedge Warranty $ December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 353,509 $ 171,551 29,642 18,910 4,078 575 41,072 619,337 442,728 149,791 15,474 28,160 2,690 96 38,594 677,533 $ $ Estimated warranty program claims are provided for at the time of sale. Amounts provided for are based on historical costs and adjusted for new claims. The changes in the carrying amount of product warranties through December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows: Beginning Balance, January 1 Provision for warranties Settlements made Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation Ending balance, December 31 8. Restructuring Activities 2012 2011 $ $ 37,739 35,149 (34,609) 5,480 43,759 $ $ 35,122 32,147 (32,515) 2,985 37,739 From time to time, the Company will initiate various restructuring programs and incur severance and other restructuring costs. The following table details restructuring charges incurred by segment for the periods presented: Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2012 Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Total These amounts are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows: Cost of goods and services Selling and administrative expenses Total $ $ $ $ 5,525 668 7,458 5,753 19,404 3,935 15,469 19,404 $ $ $ $ 1,684 2,668 1,193 38 5,583 2,243 3,340 5,583 $ $ $ $ 344 1,048 4,085 445 5,922 1,906 4,016 5,922 67 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The following table details the Company’s severance and other restructuring accrual activity: Balance at December 31, 2009 Restructuring charges Payments Other, including foreign currency Balance at December 31, 2010 Restructuring charges Payments Other, including foreign currency Balance at December 31, 2011 Restructuring charges Payments Other, including foreign currency Balance at December 31, 2012 Severance Exit Total $ $ 6,687 2,695 (8,255) (140) 987 1,413 (313) (68) 2,019 14,458 (11,376) 59 5,160 $ 5,800 3,227 (4,167) 588 5,448 4,170 (5,871) (618) 3,129 4,946 (5,547) 73 2,601 $ $ 12,487 5,922 (12,422) 448 6,435 5,583 (6,184) (686) 5,148 19,404 (16,923) 132 7,761 The restructuring charges incurred in 2012 relate primarily to a few targeted facility consolidations and headcount reduction programs, undertaken to better align the Company's operations with current market conditions. The Company currently expects to incur restructuring charges of approximately $20 to $30 million in 2013 relating to the conclusion of these programs, coupled with new programs to be initiated during the year to rationalize headcount and optimize operations in a few select businesses. A significant portion of the 2013 charges are expected to be incurred in the first quarter, with much of the benefit of the 2012 and 2013 programs being realized over the remainder of 2013 and into 2014. The remainder of the 2012 programs currently underway, as well those commenced in 2013, are expected to be funded over the next 12 to 18 months. Restructuring expenses incurred in 2011 and 2010 also included targeted facility consolidations at certain businesses. These programs were substantially complete by the end of 2011 and the related expenses were not significant. 9. Borrowings and Lines of Credit Borrowings consist of the following: Short-term Current portion of long-term debt Commercial paper Long-term 4.875% 10-year notes due October 15, 2015 5.45% 10-year notes due March 15, 2018 4.30% 10-year notes due March 1, 2021 6.60% 30-year notes due March 15, 2038 5.375% 30-year notes due March 1, 2041 6.65% 30-year debentures due June 1, 2028 5.375% 30-year debentures due October 15, 2035 Other Total long-term debt Less current portion December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 $ $ 3,266 607,500 610,766 $ $ 1,022 — 1,022 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 $ $ 299,441 348,268 449,787 247,771 345,511 199,448 296,367 6,023 2,192,616 (3,266) 2,189,350 $ $ 299,244 347,938 449,761 247,683 345,352 199,414 296,208 1,652 2,187,252 (1,022) 2,186,230 68 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The Company maintains a $1 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks (the "Credit Agreement") which expires on November 10, 2016. At the Company's election, loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a Eurodollar or Sterling rate based on LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.565% to 1.225% (subject to adjustment based on the credit rating accorded the Company's senior unsecured debt by S&P and Moody's), or at a base rate pursuant to a formula defined in the Credit Agreement. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires the Company to pay a facility fee and imposes various restrictions on the Company such as, among other things, the requirement for the Company to maintain an interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1. The Company was in compliance with this covenant and its other long-term debt covenants at December 31, 2012 and had a coverage ratio of 13.9 to 1. The Company primarily uses this facility as liquidity back-up for its commercial paper program and has not drawn down any loans under the $1 billion facility and does not anticipate doing so. The Company generally uses commercial paper borrowings for general corporate purposes, funding of acquisitions, and the repurchases of its common stock. In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company issued commercial paper in the amount of $607,500, used principally to fund the Anthony acquisition. On February 22, 2011, the Company issued $450 million of 4.30% Notes due 2021 and $350 million of 5.375% Notes due 2041. The proceeds of $788,971 from the sale of the notes, net of discounts and issuance costs, were used to repay commercial paper, including commercial paper issued to repay the Company’s $400 million of 6.50% notes, which matured February 15, 2011, and for other general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Harbison-Fischer. During the third quarter of 2010, the lender of a structured five-year, non-interest bearing amortizing loan originally due July 2011 called the loan, as permitted per the terms of the agreement. As a result, the Company repaid the outstanding $51,214 balance and recognized a net loss on extinguishment of $4,343, recorded in other income. The long-term note borrowings presented above are net of unamortized discounts of $9,222 and $10,023 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The debentures presented above include unamortized discounts of $4,185 and $4,379 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The discounts are being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest rate method over the life of the issuances. The notes and debentures are redeemable at the option of Dover in whole or in part at any time at a redemption price that includes a make-whole premium, with accrued interest to the redemption date. Interest expense and interest income for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows: Interest expense Interest income Interest expense, net Years Ended December 31, 2012 $ 125,995 (4,854) $ 121,141 2011 $ 124,783 (9,258) $ 115,525 2010 $ 115,324 (8,953) $ 106,371 The weighted average interest rate for short-term commercial paper borrowings was 0.2% for both 2012 and 2011. Scheduled maturities of long-term debt for the years ending December 31 are as follows: 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 and thereafter $ 3,266 2,645 299,441 — — 1,887,264 As of December 31, 2012, the Company had approximately $96,725 outstanding in letters of credit and guarantees with financial institutions, which expire at various dates in 2013 through 2017. These letters of credit are primarily maintained as security for insurance, warranty and other performance obligations. 69 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) 10. Financial Instruments Derivatives The Company is exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates due to the global nature of its operations. In order to manage this risk the Company has hedged portions of its forecasted sales and purchases, which occur within the next twelve months and are denominated in non-functional currencies, with currency forward or collar contracts designated as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had contracts with U.S. dollar equivalent notional amounts of $9,090 and $83,541, respectively, to exchange foreign currencies, principally the U.S. dollar, euro, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, and Malaysian ringgit. The Company believes it is probable that all forecasted cash flow transactions will occur. The Company also has an outstanding floating-to-floating cross currency swap agreement for a total notional amount of $50,000 in exchange for CHF 65,100, which expires on October 15, 2015. This transaction continues to hedge a portion of the Company’s net investment in CHF-denominated operations. The agreement qualifies as a net investment hedge and the effective portion of the change in fair value is reported within the cumulative translation adjustment section of other comprehensive income. The fair values at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 reflected cumulative losses of $22,681 and $21,656, respectively, due to the strengthening of the Swiss franc relative to the U.S. dollar over the term of the arrangement. The following table sets forth the fair values of derivative instruments held by the Company as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded: Fair Value Asset (Liability) Foreign currency forward / collar contracts Foreign currency forward / collar contracts Net investment hedge - cross currency swap December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 Balance Sheet Caption $ $ 85 (799) (22,681) 394 Prepaid / Other assets (1,284) Other accrued expenses (21,656) Other liabilities The amount of gains or losses from hedging activity recorded in earnings is not significant and the amount of unrealized gains and losses from cash flow hedges which are expected to be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months is not significant; therefore, additional tabular disclosures are not presented. There are no amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and there are no credit risk related contingent features in the Company’s derivative instruments. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the financial instrument contracts held by the Company; however, nonperformance by these counterparties is considered unlikely as the Company’s policy is to contract with highly-rated, diversified counterparties. Fair Value Measurements Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs include inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011: 70 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Foreign currency cash flow hedges $ — $ 85 $ — $ — $ 394 $ Liabilities: Foreign currency cash flow hedges Net investment hedge derivative — — 799 22,681 — — — — 1,284 21,656 — — — The derivative contracts are measured at fair value using models based on observable market inputs such as foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; therefore, they are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In addition to fair value disclosure requirements related to financial instruments carried at fair value, accounting standards require disclosures regarding the fair value of all of the Company’s financial instruments. The estimated fair value of long-term debt at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $2,680,674 and $2,679,793, respectively, compared to the carrying value of $2,192,616 and $2,187,252, respectively. The estimated fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for similar instruments and is, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable, and notes payable are reasonable estimates of their fair values as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 due to the short-term nature of these instruments. 11. Income Taxes Income taxes have been based on the following components of “Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings: Domestic Foreign Years Ended December 31, $ 2012 700,745 436,826 $ 1,137,571 $ 2011 577,142 433,120 $ 1,010,262 $ $ 2010 434,349 378,773 813,122 Income tax expense (benefit) relating to continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 is comprised of the following: Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2012 Current: U.S. Federal State and local Foreign Total current Deferred: U.S. Federal State and local Foreign Total deferred Total expense $ $ $ 219,850 (304) 96,713 316,259 19,475 (2,584) (28,698) (11,807) 304,452 $ $ $ 159,250 (12,058) 98,919 246,111 850 (2,535) (7,350) (9,035) 237,076 $ $ $ 31,055 6,357 90,780 128,192 89,172 99 (23,838) 65,433 193,625 71 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Differences between the effective income tax rate and the U.S. federal income statutory rate are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2012 U.S. Federal income tax rate State and local taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit Foreign operations tax effect R&E tax credits (1) Domestic manufacturing deduction Foreign tax credits Branch losses Release of valuation allowance Resolution of tax contingencies Other, principally non-tax deductible items Effective rate from continuing operations 35.0% 1.1 (7.2) — (1.8) 0.2 — — (1.4) 0.9 26.8% 35.0% 1.1 (6.9) (0.4) (1.6) 0.3 — (1.0) (4.0) 1.0 23.5% 35.0% 1.4 (7.5) (0.4) (0.8) (0.6) (0.6) — (4.7) 2.0 23.8% (1) On January 2, 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law, and this legislation retroactively extended the R&E tax credit for two years, from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. The Corporation expects its income tax expense for the first quarter of 2013 to include the entire benefit of the R&E tax credit attributable to 2012, which is estimated to be approximately $4.6 million. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to future deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 Deferred Tax Assets: Accrued compensation, principally postretirement and other employee benefits $ Accrued expenses, principally for state income taxes, interest, and warranty Net operating loss and other carryforwards Inventories, principally due to reserves for financial reporting purposes and capitalization for tax purposes Accounts receivable, principally due to allowance for doubtful accounts Accrued insurance Long-term liabilities, principally warranty, environmental, and exit costs Other assets Total gross deferred tax assets Valuation allowance Total deferred tax assets $ Deferred Tax Liabilities: Intangible assets, principally due to different tax and financial reporting bases and amortization lives Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation Accounts receivable Total gross deferred tax liabilities Net deferred tax liability Classified as follows in the consolidated balance sheets: Current deferred tax asset Non-current deferred tax liability $ $ $ $ $ 197,253 46,739 107,959 23,239 5,479 5,002 2,781 9,235 397,687 (18,887) 378,800 $ (719,904) $ (65,480) (5,725) (791,109) (412,309) $ $ 49,935 (462,244) (412,309) $ 168,350 54,913 24,409 18,192 5,039 3,947 796 13,335 288,981 (20,855) 268,126 (512,585) (57,245) (6,442) (576,272) (308,146) 40,376 (348,522) (308,146) 72 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) As of December 31, 2012, the Company has loss carryforwards for U.S. Federal purposes totaling approximately $175.0 million attributed to the recent Anthony acquisition, and loss carryforwards for non-U.S. purposes totaling $121.0 million. As of December 31, 2011 the Company had non-U.S loss carryforwards of $71.2 million. The federal loss carryforwards are available for use against the Company's consolidated federal taxable income and begin to expire in 2024. The entire balance of the non- U.S. losses as of December 31, 2012 is available to be carried forward, with $51.5 million of these losses beginning to expire during the years 2013 through 2032. The remaining $69.5 million of such losses can be carried forward indefinitely. The Company has loss carryforwards for state purposes as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 of $133.8 million and $160.9 million, respectively. The state loss carryforwards are available for use by the Company between 2013 and 2032. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has research and development credits of $0.8 million, and alternative minimum tax credits of $4.3 million. The research and development credits begin to expire in 2025 and the alternative minimum tax credits can be carried forward indefinitely. The Company had no U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards, research and development tax credit carryforwards, or alternative minimum tax credits at December 31, 2011. The Company maintains valuation allowances by jurisdiction against the deferred tax assets related to certain of these carryforwards as utilization of these tax benefits is not assured for certain jurisdictions. The Company has not provided for U.S. federal income taxes or tax benefits on the undistributed earnings of its international subsidiaries, totaling approximately $1.8 billion at December 31, 2012, because such earnings are reinvested and it is currently intended that they will continue to be reinvested indefinitely. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable if some or all of such earnings were to be repatriated, and the amount of foreign tax credits that would be available to reduce or eliminate the resulting U.S. income tax liability. Unrecognized Tax Benefits The Company files U.S., state, local, and foreign tax returns. The Company is routinely audited by the tax authorities in these jurisdictions, and a number of audits are currently underway. It is reasonably possible during the next twelve months that uncertain tax positions may be settled, which could result in a decrease in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits. This decrease may result in an income tax benefit. Due to the potential for resolution of federal, state, and foreign examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, the Company's gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may change within the next twelve months by a range of zero to $140 million. Some portion of any such change may be reported as discontinued operations. The Company is no longer subject to examinations of its federal income tax returns for years through 2008. All significant state, local, and international matters have been concluded for years through 2005 and 2007, respectively. The Company believes adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties. 73 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits: Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2010 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year Additions for tax positions of prior years Reductions for tax positions of prior years Settlements Lapse of statutes Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2010 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year Additions for tax positions of prior years Reductions for tax positions of prior years Settlements Lapse of statutes Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2011 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year Additions for tax positions of prior years Reductions for tax positions of prior years Settlements Lapse of statutes Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012 Continuing 184,896 $ 22,324 15,183 (39,824) (8,152) (7,521) 166,906 10,835 14,636 (40,563) (6,673) (6,197) 138,944 10,188 4,128 (14,257) (418) (12,550) 126,035 (A) $ Discontinued 91,670 $ 242 75 (6,775) (17,804) (133) 67,275 986 1,971 (12,302) (3,469) (216) 54,245 26 3,470 (25) (85) (3,429) 54,202 $ Total 276,566 22,566 15,258 (46,599) (25,956) (7,654) 234,181 11,821 16,607 (52,865) (10,142) (6,413) 193,189 10,214 7,598 (14,282) (503) (15,979) 180,237 $ $ _________ (A) If recognized, the net amount of potential tax benefits that would impact the Company’s effective tax rate is $104.9 million. During the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Company recorded potential interest and penalty expense (income) of $0.1 million, $(9.1) million and $1.5 million, respectively, related to its unrecognized tax benefits as a component of provision for income taxes. The Company had accrued interest and penalties of $25.0 million at December 31, 2012 and $34.2 million at December 31, 2011, which are not included in the above table. 12. Equity and Cash Incentive Program 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan The Company's share-based awards are typically granted annually at its regularly scheduled first quarter Compensation Committee meeting. For the years presented herein, employee awards were made pursuant to the terms of the Company’s shareholder- approved 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”). Under the 2005 Plan, a maximum aggregate of 20,000,000 shares was reserved for grants (non-qualified and incentive stock options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, and performance share awards) to key personnel between February 1, 2005 and January 31, 2015, provided that no incentive stock options could be granted under the plan after February 11, 2014 and a maximum of 2,000,000 shares could be granted as restricted stock or performance share awards. On May 3, 2012, the shareholders approved the Dover Corporation 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan"), to replace the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, which otherwise would have terminated according to its terms on January 31, 2015, and the 1996 Non-Employee Directors Stock Compensation Plan (the "Directors Plan"), which would have otherwise terminated according to its terms on December 31, 2012. Upon approval of the 2012 Plan, no additional awards may be granted under the 2005 Plan. Officers and other key employees, as well as non-employee directors, are eligible to participate in the 2012 Plan, which has a ten year term and will terminate on May 3, 2022. The 2012 Plan provides for stock options and SARs grants, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, performance share awards, cash performance awards, directors' shares, and deferred stock units. Under the 2012 Plan, a total of 17,000,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance, subject to adjustments resulting from stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reorganizations, and other similar changes. The exercise price per share for stock options and SARs is equal to the closing price of the Company’s stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant. New common shares are issued when options or SARs are exercised. The period during which options and SARs are exercisable is fixed by the Company’s Compensation Committee at the time of grant. Generally, the stock options or SARs vest after three years of service and expire at the end of ten years. 74 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Stock-based compensation costs are reported within selling and administrative expenses. The following table summarizes the Company’s compensation expense relating to all stock-based incentive plans: Pre-tax compensation expense Tax benefit Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax SARs and Stock Options $ $ 2012 Years Ended December 31, 2011 25,130 (8,795) 16,335 30,884 (10,904) 19,980 $ $ $ $ 2010 20,407 (7,142) 13,265 In 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Company issued SARs covering 1,719,943, 1,524,329, and 2,304,574 shares, respectively, under the 2005 Plan. Since 2006, the Company has only issued SARs under the 2005 Plan and does not anticipate issuing stock options in the future. The fair value of each SAR grant was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: Risk-free interest rate Dividend yield Expected life (years) Volatility Grant price Fair value at date of grant 2012 2011 2010 1.05% 2.03% 5.7 36.41% 65.38 18.51 $ $ 2.68% 1.70% 5.8 33.56% 66.59 20.13 $ $ 2.77% 2.33% 6.0 31.93% 42.88 11.66 $ $ Expected volatilities are based on Dover's stock price history, including implied volatilities from traded options on Dover stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate SAR exercise and employee termination patterns within the valuation model. The expected life of SARs granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the average period of time that SARs granted are expected to be outstanding. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. A summary of activity relating to SARs and stock options granted under the 2005 Plan and the predecessor plan for the year ended December 31, 2012 is as follows: SARs Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Number of Shares Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Outstanding at 1/1/2012 9,393,634 $ Granted Forfeited / expired Exercised 1,719,943 (194,943) (2,367,026) 44.14 65.38 55.25 36.84 Outstanding at 12/31/2012 8,551,608 50.17 $ 134,097 6.4 724,406 Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Number of Shares 1,943,094 $ 36.96 — — Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) (14,122) (1,204,566) 37.93 36.21 38.18 $ $ 19,941 19,941 1.5 1.5 Exercisable at 12/31/2012 3,431,600 $ 40.29 $ 87,227 4.3 724,406 $ 38.18 75 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The following table summarizes information about SAR and option awards outstanding that are vested and exercisable at December 31, 2012: SARs Outstanding SARs Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 29.60 43.32 62.91 Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years 5.7 5.5 7.5 Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 29.60 43.95 50.64 Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years 5.7 3.7 3.2 Number of Shares 1,229,923 1,439,583 762,094 Number of Shares 1,229,923 3,468,269 3,853,416 Stock Options Outstanding Stock Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Shares 476,683 247,723 $ 36.60 41.23 1.8 1.1 476,683 247,723 $ 36.60 41.23 Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years 1.8 1.1 Range of Exercise Prices $29.45 - $35.50 $42.30 - $46.00 $50.60 - $66.59 Range of Exercise Prices $24.50 - $38.00 $38.50 - $41.25 Unrecognized compensation expense related to SARs not yet exercisable was $27,722 at December 31, 2012. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years. The fair value of SARs which became exercisable during 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $16,484, $21,202, and $23,593, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of SARs exercised during 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $61,531, $24,322, and $1,083, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $29,866, $24,726, and $28,699, respectively. Cash received by the Company for the exercise of options during 2012, 2011, and 2010 totaled $38,029, $26,519, and $66,962, respectively. The company recognized tax benefits of $22,771, $8,752, and $6,466 during 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively, for the exercise of SARs and stock options. These benefits have been recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and are reflected as financing cash inflows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Performance Share Awards Performance share awards granted under the 2005 Plan, as amended in May of 2009, are being expensed over the three year period that is the requisite performance and service period. Awards shall become vested if (1) the Company achieves certain specified stock performance targets compared to a defined group of peer companies and (2) the employee remains continuously employed by the company during the performance period. Partial vesting may occur after separation from service in the case of certain terminations not for cause and for retirements. In 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Company issued performance shares covering 50,416, 44,751, and 68,446 shares, respectively. The performance share awards are market condition awards and have been fair valued on the date of grant using the Monte Carlo simulation model (a binomial lattice-based valuation model) with the following assumptions: Risk-free interest rate Dividend yield Expected life (years) Volatility Fair value of performance award 2012 2011 2010 0.37% 2.03% 2.9 34.10% 71.98 $ 1.34% 1.61% 2.9 40.48% 91.41 $ 1.37% 2.38% 2.9 39.98% 57.49 $ 76 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of each of the defined peer companies. The interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. A summary of activity for performance share awards for the year ended December 31, 2012 is as follows: Unvested at December 31, 2011 Granted Vested * Unvested at December 31, 2012 Number of Shares 113,197 50,416 (68,446) 95,167 Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value 57.23 $ 71.98 57.49 81.12 $ * Under the terms of the performance share award, the actual number of shares awarded can range from zero to 200% of the original target grant, depending on Dover's three-year performance relative to the peer group for the relevant performance period. Awards vesting at the end of 2012, as shown above, are expected to be paid out at approximately 158% of their original target. Unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested performance shares as of December 31, 2012 was $3,525, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The Company also has restricted stock authorized for grant (as part of the 2005 Plan), under which common stock of the Company may be granted at no cost to certain officers and key employees. In general, restrictions limit the sale or transfer of these shares during a two or three year period, and restrictions lapse proportionately over the two or three year period. The Company granted 55,200 and 15,500 restricted shares in 2011 and 2010, respectively. No restricted shares were granted in 2012. The Company issued the following shares to its non-employee directors during 2012 under the 2012 Plan and during 2011 and 2010 under the Directors' Plan as partial compensation for serving as directors of the Company: Years ended December 31, 2011 2010 2012 Aggregate shares granted Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations Net shares granted 13. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Lease Commitments 20,344 (544) 19,800 20,929 (562) 20,367 20,853 (574) 20,279 The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under operating leases, many of which contain renewal options. Total rental expense, net of insignificant sublease rental income, for all operating leases was $80,350, $76,529, and $65,080 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. Contingent rentals under the operating leases were not significant. The aggregate future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases as of December 31, 2012 are as follows: 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 and thereafter $ Operating 63,228 $ 51,064 36,470 25,369 21,837 73,537 Capital 2,552 1,809 835 618 237 788 77 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Guarantees The Company has provided typical indemnities in connection with sales of certain businesses and assets, including representations and warranties and related indemnities for environmental, health and safety, tax, and employment matters. The Company does not have any material liabilities recorded for these indemnifications and is not aware of any claims or other information that would give rise to material payments under such indemnities. Litigation A few of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings relating to the cleanup of waste disposal sites identified under federal and state statutes which provide for the allocation of such costs among “potentially responsible parties.” In each instance, the extent of the Company’s liability appears to be very small in relation to the total projected expenditures and the number of other “potentially responsible parties” involved and is anticipated to be immaterial to the Company. In addition, a few of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in ongoing remedial activities at certain current and former plant sites, in cooperation with regulatory agencies, and appropriate reserves have been established. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company has reserves totaling $28,875 and $19,584, respectively, for environmental matters that are probable and estimable, with the 2012 increase primarily attributed to environmental contingencies assumed in recent acquisitions. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are also parties to a number of other legal proceedings incidental to their businesses. These proceedings primarily involve claims by private parties alleging injury arising out of use of the Company’s products, exposure to hazardous substances, patent infringement, employment matters, and commercial disputes. Management and legal counsel, at least quarterly, review the probable outcome of such proceedings, the costs and expenses reasonably expected to be incurred and currently accrued to-date, and the availability and extent of insurance coverage. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company has reserves totaling $1,158 and $1,246, respectively, for legal matters that are probable and estimable and not otherwise covered by insurance. While it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of these legal actions, in the opinion of management, based on the aforementioned reviews, the Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material affect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. 14. Employee Benefit Plans The Company offers defined contribution retirement plans which cover the majority of its U.S. employees, as well as employees in certain other countries. The Company’s expense relating to defined contribution plans was $29,760, $25,169, and $21,343 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. The Company sponsors qualified defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The plans’ benefits are generally based on years of service and employee compensation. The Company also provides to certain management employees, through non-qualified plans, supplemental retirement benefits in excess of qualified plan limits imposed by federal tax law. The Company also maintains post retirement benefit plans which cover approximately 1,075 participants, approximately 225 of whom are eligible for medical benefits. These plans are effectively closed to new entrants. The post-retirement benefit obligation amounts at December 31, 2012 and 2011 include amounts totaling $3,173 and $3,790, respectively, that are recorded in discontinued operations. The supplemental and post retirement benefit plans are supported by the general assets of the Company. 78 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Obligations and Funded Status The following tables summarize the balance sheet impact, including the benefit obligations, assets, and funded status associated with the Company's significant defined benefit and other postretirement plans at December 31, 2012 and 2011. Qualified Defined Benefits U.S. Plan Non-U.S. Plans Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits Post-Retirement Benefits 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 526,760 $ 416,755 $ 185,010 $ 164,288 $ 169,903 $ 127,035 $ 15,353 $ 14,508 Benefits earned during the year Interest cost Plan participants' contributions Benefits paid Actuarial loss Business acquisitions Amendments Settlement and curtailment gains Currency translation and other Benefit obligation at end of year Change in plan assets 14,406 25,136 — 14,167 27,237 — 5,712 10,044 2,134 3,278 9,019 815 5,304 7,916 — 4,064 7,841 — (38,297) (50,142) (7,065) (7,012) (19,434) (12,726) 75,900 — — — — 40,020 79,970 258 (1,628) 123 25,552 61,395 — (6,776) 8,792 10,481 7,592 — — (3,451) 9,579 — 7,140 — — 23,016 18,000 2,673 — — 248 593 632 (1,531) 1,326 — — (2,050) — 206 723 1,364 (2,865) 1,368 — — (207) 256 603,905 526,760 284,798 185,010 180,408 169,903 14,571 15,353 Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 515,191 409,783 121,807 121,815 Actual return on plan assets Company contributions Plan participants' contributions Benefits paid Business acquisitions Settlements and curtailments Currency translation 59,754 18,000 — 47,307 42,000 — (38,297) (50,142) — — — 66,243 — — 16,023 10,243 2,134 (7,065) 38,939 (6,776) 6,111 452 7,275 815 — — (1,538) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 554,648 515,191 181,416 121,807 — — — — 19,434 12,726 — — — — 2,949 632 — — 1,566 1,364 (7,012) (19,434) (12,726) (1,531) (2,930) — — — — — — — — — (2,050) — — — — — — Funded status $ (49,257) $ (11,569) $(103,382) $ (63,203) $(180,408) $(169,903) $ (14,571) $ (15,353) Amounts recognized in the balance sheets consist of: Assets and Liabilities: Other assets and deferred charges $ — $ — $ 2,749 $ 2,052 $ — $ — $ — $ — Accrued compensation and employee benefits — — (3,190) (1,293) (19,701) (18,913) (953) (1,079) Other liabilities (deferred compensation) (49,257) (11,569) (102,941) (63,962) (160,707) (150,990) (13,618) (14,274) Total Assets and Liabilities $ (49,257) $ (11,569) $(103,382) $ (63,203) $(180,408) $(169,903) $ (14,571) $ (15,353) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings): Net actuarial losses (gains) Prior service cost (credit) Net asset at transition, other Deferred taxes $ 223,753 $ 182,143 $ 41,125 $ 22,892 $ 22,296 12,857 $ 996 3,771 — 4,819 — 1,260 3 1,377 (112) 46,567 46,852 (1,506) — — (79,634) (65,437) (10,761) (5,474) (24,103) (20,899) (1,284) (1,922) — 1,063 — 119 Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings), net of tax 147,890 121,525 31,627 18,683 44,760 38,810 (391) (2,143) Net amount recognized at December 31, $ 98,633 $ 109,956 $ (71,755) $ (44,520) $(135,648) $(131,093) $ (14,962) $ (17,496) Accumulated benefit obligations $ 541,394 $ 478,561 $ 264,736 $ 166,853 $ 138,593 $ 126,417 The Company’s net unfunded status at December 31, 2012 includes $49,257 relating to the U.S. Dover Corporate Pension Plan and $103,382 relating to the Company’s significant international plans, some in locations where it is not economically advantageous to pre-fund the plans due to local regulations. The majority of the international obligations relate to defined pension plans operated by the Company’s businesses in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. 79 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $944,723 and $771,831 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets consist of the following at December 31, 2012 and 2011: $ 2012 425,080 367,736 140,514 $ 2011 317,223 259,850 82,654 Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits 2011 $ 4,064 7,841 — 2012 $ 5,304 7,916 — 2010 $ 4,241 7,677 — Projected benefit obligation (PBO) Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) Fair value of plan assets Net Periodic Benefit Cost Components of the net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Defined Benefit Plans Qualified Defined Benefits Service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Amortization of: Prior service cost Recognized actuarial loss Transition obligation Settlement & curtailment (gain) loss Other Total net periodic benefit cost Post-Retirement Benefits Service cost Interest cost Amortization of: Prior service income Recognized actuarial gain Settlement & curtailment gain Other Total net periodic benefit cost U.S. Plan 2011 $14,167 27,237 (38,472) 2012 $14,406 25,136 (38,978) 2010 $11,272 22,531 (31,912) Non-U.S. Plans 2011 $ 3,278 9,019 (8,148) 2012 $ 5,712 10,044 (8,765) 2010 $ 3,415 8,043 (6,377) 1,048 13,515 — — — $15,127 1,304 8,335 — 1,180 123 $13,874 1,303 5,082 — — — $ 8,276 117 579 (47) 1,449 — $ 9,089 122 254 (44) 2,030 — $ 6,511 62 392 (42) (347) — $ 5,146 7,425 138 — — — $20,783 7,266 — — — — $19,171 7,266 — — — — $19,184 2012 2011 2010 $ $ 248 593 $ 206 723 279 837 (416) (19) (1,493) — $ (1,087) $ (409) (241) (137) 256 398 $ (409) (398) — — 309 Amounts expected to be amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) into net periodic benefit cost during 2013 are as follows: Amortization of: Prior service cost (income) Transition obligation Recognized actuarial loss Total Qualified Defined Benefits U.S. Plan Non-U.S. Plans Non- Qualified Supplemental Benefits Post- Retirement Benefits $ $ 1,026 — 21,940 22,966 $ $ 118 (14) 1,520 1,624 $ $ 7,989 — 169 8,158 $ $ (416) — 135 (281) 80 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Assumptions The Company determines actuarial assumptions on an annual basis. The weighted-average assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations were as follows: Qualified Defined Benefits U.S. Plan Non-U.S. Plans Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits Post-Retirement Benefits 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 Discount rate Average wage increase Ultimate medical trend rate 4.05% 4.00% na 4.85% 4.00% na 3.31% 2.74% na 4.62% 3.43% na 4.00% 4.50% na 4.77% 4.50% na 3.65% na 5.00% 4.45% na 5.00% The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net periodic cost were as follows: Qualified Defined Benefits U.S. Plan Non-U.S. Plans Non- Qualified Supplemental Benefits 2011 Post-Retirement Benefits Discount rate Average wage increase Expected return on plan assets 2012 2011 2010 2012 4.85% 5.50% 5.95% 4.62% 5.04% 5.15% 4.77% 5.50% 5.95% 3.65% 5.10% 5.50% 4.00% 4.50% 4.50% 3.14% 3.73% 3.68% 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% na na 7.75% 7.75% 7.75% 5.90% 6.45% 6.10% na na na na na 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 na na The Company’s discount rate assumption is determined by developing a yield curve based on high quality corporate bonds with maturities matching the plans’ expected benefit payment streams. The plans’ expected cash flows are then discounted by the resulting year-by-year spot rates. For post-retirement benefit measurement purposes, an 8.0% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered benefits (i.e., health care cost trend rates) was assumed for 2013. The rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 5.0% by the year 2018 and remain at that level thereafter. The health care cost trend rate assumption can have an effect on the amounts reported. For example, increasing (decreasing) the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would increase (decrease) the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2012 by $361 and $(345), respectively, and would have a negligible impact on the net post-retirement benefit cost for 2012. Plan Assets The primary financial objective of the plans is to secure participant retirement benefits. Accordingly, the key objective in the plans’ financial management is to promote stability and, to the extent appropriate, growth in the funded status. Related and supporting financial objectives are established in conjunction with a review of current and projected plan financial requirements. As it relates to the funded defined benefit pension plans, the Company’s funding policy is consistent with the funding requirements of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and applicable international laws. The Company is responsible for overseeing the management of the investments of the plans’ assets and otherwise ensuring that the plans’ investment programs are in compliance with ERISA, other relevant legislation, and related plan documents. Where relevant, the Company has retained professional investment managers to manage the plans’ assets and implement the investment process. The investment managers, in implementing their investment processes, have the authority and responsibility to select appropriate investments in the asset classes specified by the terms of their applicable prospectus or investment manager agreements with the plans. The assets of the plans are invested to achieve an appropriate return for the plans consistent with a prudent level of risk. The asset return objective is to achieve, as a minimum over time, the passively managed return earned by market index funds, weighted in the proportions outlined by the asset class exposures identified in the plans’ strategic allocation. The expected return on assets assumption used for pension expense is developed through analysis of historical market returns, statistical analysis, current market conditions, and the past experience of plan asset investments. Overall, it is projected that the investment of plan assets within Dover’s U.S. Corporate Pension Plan will achieve a 7.75% net return over time from the asset allocation strategy. 81 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The Company’s actual and target weighted-average asset allocation for our U.S. Corporate Pension Plan was as follows: Equity securities Fixed income Real estate and other Total 2012 2011 Current Target 57% 36% 7% 100% 56% 36% 8% 100% 58% 35% 7% 100% While the non-U.S. investment policies are different for each country, the long-term objectives are generally the same as for the U.S. pension assets. The Company's non-U.S. plans were expected to achieve rates of return on invested assets of 5.90% in 2012, 6.45% in 2011, and 6.10% in 2010. The fair values of both U.S. and non-U.S. pension plan assets by asset category within the ASC 820 hierarchy (as defined in Note 10) are as follows at December 31, 2012 and 2011: December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value U.S. Plan Asset category: Common stocks: U.S. companies Non-U.S. companies Fixed income investments: Corporate bonds Private placements Government securities Common stock funds: Mutual funds Collective trusts Real estate funds Cash and equivalents Other $ 153,939 6,478 $ — $ — — $ 153,939 6,478 — $ 153,816 3,065 $ — $ — — $ 153,816 3,065 — — — 19,888 59,293 7,238 112,716 — — — 59,293 7,238 132,604 — — 9,268 55,716 3,791 115,873 — — — 55,716 3,791 125,141 45,376 — — 11,317 — $ 236,998 — 109,002 — — — $ 288,249 — — 29,401 — — 29,401 45,376 109,002 29,401 11,317 — $ 554,648 $ 38,476 — — 9,748 — $ 214,373 — 94,396 — — — $ 269,776 — — 26,481 — 4,561 31,042 38,476 94,396 26,481 9,748 4,561 $ 515,191 $ Asset category: Common stocks Fixed income investments Common stock funds Real estate funds Cash and equivalents Other December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair Value Non-U.S. Plans $ $ 31,268 — — — 3,380 — 34,648 $ — $ 57,049 75,729 — — 2,418 $ 135,196 $ — $ — — 10,116 — 1,456 11,572 31,268 57,049 75,729 10,116 3,380 3,874 $ 181,416 $ $ 23,450 — — — 2,258 — 25,708 $ — $ 36,629 49,680 — — 2,737 89,046 $ $ — $ — — 7,053 — — 7,053 23,450 36,629 49,680 7,053 2,258 2,737 $ 121,807 Common stocks represent investments in domestic and foreign equities which are publicly traded on active exchanges and are valued based on quoted market prices. 82 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Fixed income investments include U.S. treasury bonds and notes, which are valued based on quoted market prices, as well as investments in other government and municipal securities and corporate bonds, which are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings. Common stock funds consist of mutual funds and collective trusts. Mutual funds are valued by obtaining quoted prices from nationally recognized securities exchanges. Collective trusts are valued using Net Asset Value (the “NAV”) as of the last business day of the year. The NAV is based on the underlying value of the assets owned by the fund minus its liabilities, and then divided by the number of shares outstanding. The value of the underlying assets is based on quoted prices in active markets. The real estate funds are valued on an annual basis using third-party appraisals, with adjustments estimated on a quarterly basis using discounted cash flow models which consider such inputs as revenue and expense growth rates, terminal capitalization rates, and discount rates. The Company believes this is an appropriate methodology to obtain the fair value of these assets. The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. The fair value measurement of plan assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) changed during 2011 and 2012 due to the following: Balance at December 31, 2010 Actual return on plan assets: Relating to assets sold during the period Relating to assets still held at December 31, 2011 Business acquisitions Purchases Sales Balance at December 31, 2011 Actual return on plan assets: Relating to assets sold during the period Relating to assets still held at December 31, 2012 Business acquisitions Purchases Sales Balance at December 31, 2012 Real estate funds Other Total $ 30,405 $ — $ 30,405 (3) 2,348 — 1,987 (1,203) 33,534 16 2,123 3,103 1,409 (668) 39,517 $ 108 (394) 5,908 — (1,061) 4,561 (52) — 1,456 — (4,509) 1,456 $ 105 1,954 5,908 1,987 (2,264) 38,095 (36) 2,123 4,559 1,409 (5,177) 40,973 $ There were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments during 2012 or 2011. 83 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Future Estimates Benefit Payments Estimated future benefit payments to retirees, which reflect expected future service, are as follows: 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 - 2022 Contributions Qualified Defined Benefits Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plan Non- Qualified Supplemental Benefits Post- Retirement Benefits $ $ 33,861 35,922 36,893 37,051 38,371 209,999 $ 9,980 8,541 8,257 8,947 9,188 52,397 $ 20,092 7,837 34,466 13,071 6,856 76,289 953 986 1,010 1,000 1,012 4,404 In 2013, the Company expects to contribute approximately $20 to $40 million to its U.S. plan and approximately $14 million to its non-U.S. plans. Additionally, in 2013, the Company expects to fund benefit payments of approximately $20 million to plan participants of its unfunded, non-qualified, supplemental benefit plans. Multiemployer Pension Plans The Company, through its subsidiaries, participates in a few multiemployer pension plans covering approximately 100 employees working under U.S. collective bargaining agreements. None of these plans are considered individually significant to the Company. Contributions to multiemployer plans totaled less than $2 million in each of the last three years. 15. Other Comprehensive Earnings The amounts recognized in other comprehensive earnings were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2012 Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension and other postretirement benefit plans Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges Other Total other comprehensive earnings (loss) Year Ended December 31, 2011 Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension and other postretirement benefit plans Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges Other $ $ $ Pre-tax Tax $ 38,521 (70,642) 195 692 (31,234) $ 359 23,632 (70) (83) 23,838 Net of tax 38,880 $ (47,010) 125 609 (7,396) $ Pre-tax (74,476) $ (54,519) (1,649) 270 Tax 13,954 18,204 577 (32) 32,703 Net of tax $ (60,522) (36,315) (1,072) 238 (97,671) Total other comprehensive earnings (loss) $ (130,374) $ $ Year Ended December 31, 2010 Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension and other postretirement benefit plans Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges Total other comprehensive earnings (loss) Pre-tax Tax Net of tax $ $ (33,636) $ (2,468) 360 (35,744) $ — $ 1,189 (126) 1,063 $ (33,636) (1,279) 234 (34,681) 84 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The components of accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) are as follows: Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments Pension and other postretirement benefit plans Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges 16. Segment Information December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 126,992 $ (176,877) 2,375 (47,510) 165,872 (223,887) 3,109 (54,906) $ $ $ The Company currently operates through four business segments that are aligned with the key end-markets they serve: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems, and Printing & Identification. Consistent with the requirements of segment reporting, the Company's operating segments are aligned with its operating and management reporting structure. The segment structure is intended to provide alignment and focus around its end-markets, allow for better leverage of its executive leadership talent and expertise, help improve the sharing and leveraging of resources within and between the four segments, enhance execution of business-specific strategies, and facilitate internal and external benchmarking against companies serving similar markets. The Communication Technologies segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of innovative products and components in the consumer electronics, medical technology, aerospace/defense, and telecommunication/other markets. The Energy segment provides highly-engineered solutions for the safe and efficient extraction and handling of oil and gas in the drilling, production, and downstream markets. The Engineered Systems segment is comprised of two platforms, Fluid Solutions and Refrigeration & Industrial, which are industry leaders in the fluids systems, refrigeration and food equipment, and industrial markets. The Printing & Identification segment provides integrated printing, coding, and dispensing solutions for the fast moving consumer goods and industrial markets. 85 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Segment financial information and a reconciliation of segment results to consolidated results follows: REVENUE: Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Intra-segment eliminations Total consolidated revenue EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS: Segment earnings: Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Total segments Corporate expense / other (1) Net interest expense Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations Provision for taxes Earnings from continuing operations OPERATING MARGINS: Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Total Segments Earnings from continuing operations DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION: Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Corporate Consolidated total CAPITAL EXPENDITURES: Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Corporate Consolidated total Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2012 $ 1,516,585 2,172,604 3,419,544 996,531 (925) $ 8,104,339 $ 1,360,077 1,900,749 3,100,735 1,008,236 (643) $ 7,369,154 $ 1,076,012 1,303,507 2,786,442 943,681 (135) $ 6,109,507 $ $ $ $ $ $ 218,960 538,650 501,952 135,159 1,394,721 136,009 121,141 1,137,571 304,452 833,119 14.4% 24.8% 14.7% 13.6% 17.2% 14.0% 132,619 95,077 93,621 33,602 2,666 357,585 152,245 70,334 66,028 6,255 2,150 297,012 $ $ $ $ $ $ 226,382 450,637 445,186 141,561 1,263,766 137,979 115,525 1,010,262 237,076 773,186 16.6% 23.7% 14.4% 14.0% 17.1% 13.7% 101,839 77,819 74,776 33,482 2,561 290,477 111,402 74,953 58,610 10,391 7,320 262,676 $ $ $ $ $ $ 205,215 316,113 382,644 151,235 1,055,207 135,714 106,371 813,122 193,625 619,497 19.1% 24.3% 13.7% 16.0% 17.3% 13.3% 72,262 48,842 72,526 33,570 2,037 229,237 41,222 48,916 57,476 10,075 11,608 169,297 (1) Certain expenses are maintained at the corporate level and not allocated to the segments. These expenses include executive and functional compensation costs, non-service pension costs, non-operating insurance expenses, and various administrative expenses relating to the corporate headquarters. 86 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) Selected financial information by market segment (continued): TOTAL ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31: Communication Technologies Energy Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Corporate (principally cash and cash equivalents) Total assets - continuing operations Assets from discontinued operations Consolidated total $ 2012 2,538,644 2,020,349 3,378,005 1,301,521 807,879 10,046,398 397,545 $ 10,443,943 $ $ 2011 2,471,918 1,699,395 2,247,532 1,310,272 1,284,575 9,013,692 486,860 9,500,552 $ $ 2010 1,540,636 1,010,415 2,089,801 1,308,482 1,448,210 7,397,544 1,161,199 8,558,743 United States Europe Other Americas Asia Other Consolidated total Revenue Years Ended December 31, 2011 $ 3,923,118 1,247,039 771,239 1,162,103 265,655 $ 7,369,154 2010 $ 3,355,649 1,116,641 624,716 836,875 175,626 $ 6,109,507 2012 $ 4,343,946 1,240,222 793,556 1,488,251 238,364 $ 8,104,339 Long-Lived Assets At December 31, $ 2012 656,006 216,535 51,096 232,937 10,478 $ 1,167,052 $ $ 2011 557,238 175,896 51,788 176,708 9,073 970,703 Revenue is attributed to regions based on the location of the Company’s customer, which in some instances is an intermediary and not necessarily the end user. Long-lived assets are comprised of net property, plant and equipment. The Company’s businesses are based primarily in the United States of America, Asia, and Europe. The Company’s businesses serve thousands of customers, none of which accounted for more than 10% of consolidated revenue. 17. Earnings per Share The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share: Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2012 Earnings from continuing operations Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net Net earnings Basic earnings per common share: Earnings from continuing operations Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net Net earnings Weighted average shares outstanding Diluted earnings per common share: Earnings from continuing operations Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net Net earnings $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 833,119 (22,049) 811,070 $ $ 773,186 122,057 895,243 $ 4.59 (0.12) $ $ 4.47 4.16 0.66 4.82 $ $ $ $ $ 619,497 80,607 700,104 3.31 0.43 3.75 181,551,000 185,882,000 186,897,000 $ 4.53 (0.12) $ $ 4.41 4.09 0.65 4.74 $ $ $ 3.27 0.43 3.70 Weighted average shares outstanding 183,993,000 188,887,000 189,170,000 87 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) The following table is a reconciliation of the share amounts used in computing earnings per share: Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of employee stock options and SARs and vesting of performance shares and restricted shares Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted Years Ended December 31, 2011 185,882,000 2012 181,551,000 2010 186,897,000 2,442,000 183,993,000 3,005,000 188,887,000 2,273,000 189,170,000 Diluted per share amounts are computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and SARs, and vesting of performance shares and restricted shares, as determined using the treasury stock method. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the weighted average number of anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the calculation above totaled 2,950,000, 1,333,000, and 1,378,000, respectively. 18. Stockholders' Equity The Company has the authority to issue up to 100,000 shares of $100 par preferred stock and up to 500,000,000 shares of $1 par common stock. None of the preferred stock has been issued. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, 254,119,478 and 250,591,610 shares of common stock were issued, and the Company had 79,401,585 and 67,000,487 treasury shares, held at cost, respectively. Share Repurchases Share repurchases were as follows: Shares repurchased in the open market Shares repurchased from holders of employee stock options Total shares repurchased Average price paid per share Years Ended December 31, 2012 12,314,795 86,303 12,401,098 2011 4,034,973 80,166 4,115,139 2010 2,335,500 82,455 2,417,955 $ 60.38 $ 58.93 $ 51.10 In May 2012, the Board of Directors renewed its standing authorization of the Company's share repurchase program, on terms consistent with its prior five-year authorization which expired at that time. This renewal authorized the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock during the five-year period ending May 2017. The Company repurchased 6,091,711 shares under this authorization during 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the number of shares still available for repurchase under the May 2012 share repurchase authorization was 3,908,289. In November 2012, the Board of Directors approved a $1 billion share repurchase program authorizing repurchases of the Company's common shares over the next 12 to 18 months. The Company repurchased 3,963,084 shares under this new program during 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the approximate dollar amount still available for repurchase under this share repurchase program was $749,898. 88 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) 19. Quarterly Data (Unaudited) Quarter 2012 First Second Third Fourth 2011 First Second Third Fourth Revenue Gross Profit $ 1,954,614 2,038,289 2,097,605 2,013,831 $ 8,104,339 $ 746,080 777,102 810,139 773,744 $ 3,107,065 $ 1,659,048 1,819,594 1,999,550 1,890,962 $ 7,369,154 $ 656,133 712,729 757,608 718,333 $ 2,844,803 Continuing Operations Per Share - Basic Per Share - Diluted Earnings Net Earnings Per Share - Basic Per Share - Diluted Net Earnings $ $ $ $ $ $ 186,409 205,156 233,330 208,224 833,119 155,145 213,259 207,515 197,267 773,186 $ $ 1.01 1.12 1.28 1.17 4.59 0.83 1.14 1.12 1.07 4.16 $ $ 1.00 1.10 1.27 1.16 4.53 0.82 1.12 1.10 1.05 4.09 $ $ $ $ 196,063 214,101 241,046 159,860 811,070 194,905 249,769 172,280 278,289 895,243 $ $ 1.07 1.17 1.33 0.90 4.47 1.04 1.34 0.93 1.51 4.82 1.05 1.15 1.31 0.89 4.41 1.03 1.32 0.91 1.49 4.74 89 SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 (In thousands) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Year Ended December 31, 2012 Balance at Beginning of Year Acquired by Purchase or Merger Charged to Cost and Expense (A) Accounts Written Off Balance at End of Year Other Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Year Ended December 31, 2011 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $ $ 21,238 26,815 Year Ended December 31, 2010 56 73 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts — (A) Net of recoveries on previously reserved or written-off balances. 31,746 $ 5,162 (6,481) 417 $ 20,392 5,693 (10,013) (1,330) $ 21,238 (153) (4,204) (574) $ 26,815 Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance Year Ended December 31, 2012 Balance at Beginning of Year Acquired by Purchase or Merger Additions Reductions Other Balance at End of Year Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance $ 20,855 Year Ended December 31, 2011 Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance $ 35,486 Year Ended December 31, 2010 Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance $ 34,969 — — — — — 517 (1,968) — $ 18,887 (14,631) — $ 20,855 — — $ 35,486 LIFO Reserve Year Ended December 31, 2012 LIFO Reserve Year Ended December 31, 2011 LIFO Reserve Year Ended December 31, 2010 LIFO Reserve Balance at Beginning of Year Acquired by Purchase or Merger Charged to Cost and Expense Reductions Other Balance at End of Year $ $ $ 55,345 45,742 44,195 — — — 161 9,603 1,547 — — — — $ 55,506 — $ 55,345 — $ 45,742 90 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act were effective as of December 31, 2012 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Changes in Internal Controls During the fourth quarter of 2012, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Inherent Limitations Over Internal Controls The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that the Company’s receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Company’s management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Management’s report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that the Company’s internal controls will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of internal controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. Also, any evaluation of the effectiveness of controls in future periods is subject to the risk that those internal controls may become inadequate because of changes in business conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION Not applicable. 91 PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The information with respect to the directors and the board committees of the Company required to be included pursuant to this Item 10 will be included in the 2013 Proxy Statement that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Exchange Act in accordance with applicable SEC deadlines, and is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference. The information with respect to the executive officers of the Company required to be included pursuant to this Item 10 is included under the caption “Executive Officers of the Registrant” in Part I of this Form 10-K and is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference. The information with respect to Section 16(a) reporting compliance required to be included in this Item 10 will be included in our 2013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference. The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its chief executive officer and senior financial officers. A copy of this code of ethics can be found on our website at www.dovercorporation.com. In the event of any amendment to, or waiver from, the code of ethics, we will publicly disclose the amendment or waiver by posting the information on our website. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information with respect to executive compensation and the compensation committee required to be included pursuant to this Item 11 will be included in our 2013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 11 by reference. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP BY CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS The information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management that is required to be included pursuant to this Item 12 will be included in our 2013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 12 by reference. Equity Compensation Plans The Equity Compensation Plan Table below presents information regarding the our equity compensation plans at December 31, 2012: (a) (b) Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights (1) Weighted- Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights 9,439,627 — 9,439,627 $ $ 49.23 — 49.23 (c) Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in Column (a)) (2) 16,938,968 — 16,938,968 Plan Category Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders Total (1) Column (a) includes shares issuable pursuant to outstanding performance share awards under the Company's 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan") subject to the satisfaction at the level of the applicable performance criteria over a three-year performance period. Performance share awards are not reflected in the weighted exercise price in column (b). 92 (2) Column (c) consists of shares available for future issuance under the Company's 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan"). Under the 2012 Plan, the Company may grant options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), restricted stock or restricted stock units, performance share awards, director shares, or deferred stock units. Under the 2012 Plan, the number of shares available for issuance will be reduced (i) by one share for each share issued pursuant to options or SARs and (ii) by three shares for each share of stock issued pursuant to restricted stock, restricted stock unit, performance share, director share, or deferred stock unit awards. As of December 31, 2012, equity securities have been authorized for issuance to employees and/or non-employee directors under the 2012 Plan and its predecessor plans, the 1995 Incentive Stock Options Plan and 1995 Cash Performance Program (the "1995 Plan"), and the 2005 Plan. Although each of the 1995 Plan and the 2005 Plan have expired and no further awards may be granted under the Plan, there remain outstanding options under the 1995 Plan and outstanding options, stock-settled appreciation rights, and performance share awards under the 2005 Plan, which are reflected in Column (a) of the table. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE The information with respect to any director independence, related party transaction policies, and any reportable transaction, business relationship, or indebtedness between the Company and the beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Common Stock, the directors or nominees for director of the Company, the executive officers of the Company, or the members of the immediate families of such individuals that are required to be included pursuant to this Item 13 is included in the 2013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 13 by reference. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES The information with respect to the Company’s relationship with its independent registered public accounting firm and fees paid thereto required to be included pursuant to this Item 14 is included in the 2013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 14 by reference. The information with respect to audit committee pre-approval policies and procedures required to be included pursuant to this Item 14 is included in the 2013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 14 by reference. ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES a) The following documents are filed as part of this report: PART IV (1) Financial Statements. The financial statements are set forth under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-K. (2) Schedules. The following financial statement schedule is set forth under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-K. All other schedules have been omitted because they are not required, are not applicable or the required information is included in the financial statements or the notes thereto. • Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (3) Exhibits. The exhibits listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Form 10-K. The exhibits will be filed with the SEC but will not be included in the printed version of the Annual Report to Shareholders. 93 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Signatures DOVER CORPORATION /s/ Robert A. Livingston Robert A. Livingston President and Chief Executive Officer Date: February 15, 2013 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Each of the undersigned, being a director or officer of Dover Corporation (the “Company”), hereby constitutes and appoints Robert A. Livingston, Brad M. Cerepak and Ivonne M. Cabrera, and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone), his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities, to sign the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the same with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any other appropriate authority, granting unto such attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing required and necessary to be done in and about the premises in order to effectuate the same as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Signature Title Date /s/ Robert W. Cremin Robert W. Cremin /s/ Robert A. Livingston Robert A. Livingston /s/ Brad M. Cerepak Brad M. Cerepak /s/ Raymond T. McKay, Jr. Raymond T. McKay, Jr. /s/ David H. Benson David H. Benson /s/ Jean-Pierre M. Ergas Jean-Pierre M. Ergas /s/ Peter T. Francis Peter T. Francis Chairman, Board of Directors February 15, 2013 Chief Executive Officer, President and Director (Principal Executive Officer) February 15, 2013 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) February 15, 2013 Vice President, Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 Director Director Director 94 Signature /s/ Kristiane C. Graham Kristiane C. Graham /s/ Michael F. Johnston Michael F. Johnston /s/ Richard K. Lochridge Richard K. Lochridge /s/ Bernard G. Rethore Bernard G. Rethore /s/ Michael B. Stubbs Michael B. Stubbs /s/ Stephen M. Todd Stephen M. Todd /s/ Stephen K. Wagner Stephen K. Wagner /s/ Mary A. Winston Mary A. Winston Date February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 Title Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director 95 EXHIBIT INDEX (2.1) Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2010, between the Company, NXP B.V., Knowles Electronics, LLC, EFF Acht Beteiligungsverwaltung GmbH and NXP Semiconductors N.V., filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010, is incorporated by reference (confidential portions omitted and filed separately with the SEC). (3)(i)(a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1998 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference. (3)(i)(b) Certificate of Correction to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated as of January 24, 2002, filed as Exhibit 3(i) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 28, 2002 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference. (3)(ii) By-Laws of the Company as amended and restated as of November 6, 2008, filed as Exhibit 3(ii) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 12, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-04018), are incorporated by reference. (4.1) Indenture, dated as of June 8, 1998 between the Company and The First National Bank Chicago, as Trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 12, 1998 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference. (4.2) Form of 6.65% Debentures due June 1, 2028 ($200,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 12, 1998 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference. (4.3) Indenture, dated as of February 8, 2001 between the Company and BankOne Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's current report on Form 8-K filed February 13, 2001 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference. (4.4) First Supplemental Indenture among the Company, J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as original trustee, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8- K filed October 12, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference. (4.5) Form of 4.875% Notes due October 15, 2015 ($300,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 12, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference. (4.6) Form of 5.375% Debentures due October 15, 2035 ($300,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 12, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference. (4.7) Second Supplemental Indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York, as trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 14, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-040018) is incorporated by reference. (4.8) Form of Global Note representing the 5.45% Notes due March 15, 2018 ($350,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 14, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference. (4.9) Form of Global Note representing 6.60% Notes due March 15, 2038 ($250,000,000 aggregate principal amount) filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 14, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference. (4.10) Third Supplemental Indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference. (4.11) Form of 4.300% Notes due March 1, 2021 ($450,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference. (4.12) Form of 5.375% Notes due March 1, 2041 ($350,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference. The Company agrees to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request, a copy of any instrument with respect to long-term debt under which the total amount of securities authorized does not exceed 10 percent of the total consolidated assets of the Company. (10.1) Employee Savings and Investment Plan, filed as Exhibit 99 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (SEC File No. 33-01419), is incorporated by reference.* (10.2) Executive Officer Annual Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 13, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.* (10.3) Executive Change in Control Agreement as amended and restated as of January 1, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.* (10.4) 1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan and 1995 Cash Performance Program, as amended as of May 4, 2006 with respect to all awards then outstanding, filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.* (10.5) Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.* (10.6) 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, as amended as of January 1, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 13, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.* (10.7) Form of award grant letter for SSAR grants made under the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011, is incorporated by reference.* (10.8) Form of award grant letter for cash performance awards made under the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011, is incorporated by reference.* (10.9) Form of award grant letter for performance share awards made under the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011, is incorporated by reference.* (10.10) Pension Replacement Plan (formerly the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan), as amended and restated as of January 1, 2010, filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.* (10.11) Amendment No. 1 to the Executive Severance Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference. * (10.12) Five-year Credit Agreement dated as of November 10, 2011 by and among Dover Corporation, the Borrowing Subsidiaries party hereto, the Lenders party hereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., and Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Syndication Agents, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners, filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011, is incorporated by reference. (10.13) Form of award grant letter for restricted stock awards made under the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010, is incorporated by reference.* (10.14) Amendment No. 1 to the Executive Employee Supplemental Retirement Agreement with Robert A. Livingston, Jr., filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 3, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.* (10.15) Executive Severance Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010, is incorporated by reference.* (10.16) Senior Executive Change-in-Control Severance Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010, is incorporated by reference.* (10.17) Underwriting Agreement between the Company and Goldman Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., RBS Securities Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Lazard Capital Markets LLC, and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., filed as Exhibit 1.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference. (10.18) Letter Agreement between Raymond Hoglund and the Company, dated as of May 31, 2011, filed as Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011, is incorporated by reference.* (10.19) 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, effective as of May 3, 2012, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.* (10.20) Form of award grant letter for SSAR grants made under the 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. * (1) (10.21) Form of award grant letter for cash performance awards made under the 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. * (1) (10.22) Form of award grant letter for performance share awards made under the 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. * (1) (10.23) Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Executive Change-in-Control Severance Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference. * (21) Subsidiaries of Dover. (1) (23) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. (1) (24) Power of Attorney (included in signature page). (1) (31.1) Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, signed and dated by Brad M. Cerepak. (1) (31.2) Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, signed and dated by Robert A. Livingston. (1) (32) Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, signed and dated by Brad M. Cerepak and Robert A. Livingston. (1) (101) The following materials from Dover Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (v) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. (1) * Executive compensation plan or arrangement. (1) Filed herewith. ABOUT DOVER Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 10% 16% 27% 47% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Defense ■ Medical Technology ■ Telecom/Other Revenue by End Markets Geography Revenue by Geography Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 2% Geography Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 2% 10% 16% 19% 11% 10% 47% 58% 47% 27% 29% 16% 27% 27% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Asia ■ Production ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Consumer Electronics ■ North America ■ Downstream 54% ■ Medical Technology ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Europe ■ Drilling ■ Telecom/Other ■ Medical Technology ■ Rest of World ■ Telecom/Other 11% 10% 19% 25% 16% 62% 47% 27% 27% 19% ■ Asia ■ Production ■ Consumer Electronics ■ North America ■ Downstream 54% ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Europe ■ Drilling 54% ■ Medical Technology ■ Rest of World ■ Telecom/Other ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ Drilling 27% Revenue by Geography Geography Revenue by End Markets 6% 7% 7% 19% 27% 80% 54% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Production ■ Rest of World ■ Downstream ■ Asia ■ Drilling Printing & Identification Geography Communication Technologies Energy Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 10% 16% 27% 47% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Medical Technology ■ Telecom/Other 19% 27% 54% ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ Drilling Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 24% 36% 40% ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 41% 59% ■ Fast Moving Consumer Goods ■ Industrial COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES Communication Technologies Communication Technologies Energy Communication Technologies Communication Technologies ENERGY Energy Communication Technologies Communication Technologies Energy Energy Energy Revenue (in millions) Engineered Systems $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 Revenue by End Markets Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin Engineered Systems $ in millions Printing & Identification $ in millions Engineered Systems $225 $225 Revenue by End Markets $ in millions $225 Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 18% $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 24% $500 36% 40% $500 ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment $500 ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions $0 $0 $0 $150 $150 24% 40% 41% 24% $75 $75 36% 36% $0 $0 $0 $150 ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment ■ Fast Moving ■ Refrigeration & Consumer Goods 6% 6% Food Equipment ■ Industrial 59% ■ Industrial 40% $75 ■ Fluid Solutions ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 41% 24% 6% 36% 41% $750 40% ■ Fast Moving ■ Refrigeration & Consumer Goods $750 Food Equipment ■ Industrial 59% $750 ■ Fast Moving Consumer Goods ■ Industrial 59% ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions $0 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 0% 0% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Printing & Identification $600 $600 16% $600 34% Revenue by End Markets 20% $400 $400 $400 ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World 30% 30% 30% 30% 20% 20% 20% $200 41% $200 $200 59% ■ Fast Moving 10% Consumer Goods ■ Industrial 10% 10% $0 $0 $0 0% 0% 0% Engineered Systems Geography Printing & Identification Revenue (in millions) 7% $ in millions Printing & Identification $2,250 8% Engineered Systems 18% 18% $2,250 Revenue by End Markets $ in millions $2,250 $ in millions Revenue by End Markets 17% ■ North America Revenue by End Markets ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World $1,500 $1,500 68% $1,500 12% 12% 12% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 Key Brands Communication Technologies Revenue by End Markets Communication Technologies Geography 10% 2% 16% 11% 27% 25% 47% 62% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Medical Technology SOUND ■ Asia ■ Telecom/Other SOLUTIONS ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World Key Products n Micro-acoustic audio input and output components n Advanced miniaturized receivers and electromechanical components n Specialized components for use in Energy Communication Technologies Revenue by End Markets Communication Technologies implantable devices and medical equipment Revenue by End Markets Energy Geography 11% n Control components, electromechanical 10% Geography 7% 2% 47% 7% 11% n Specialty hydraulics, fasteners, bearings, Communication Technologies switches and filters Geography 19% 2% 6% switches, multi-layered capacitors, filters ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Production and quick disconnect couplings ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Downstream 54% n Specialty mechanical and frequency control ■ Medical Technology ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Drilling communication components ■ Telecom/Other ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia n Medical and bio processing connectors ■ Rest of World ■ Europe 80% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World ■ Europe ■ Rest of World 62% 62% 25% 27% 16% 27% 25% Key Brands Energy Revenue by End Markets Energy Energy Communication Technologies Geography 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 Key Products n Diamond cutters for down-hole drilling tools n Quartz down-hole pressure tranducers n Artificial lift systems and well site controls n Compressor products and monitoring solutions and related aftermarket services n Winches and supporting electronic systems n Fluid film and magnetic bearings, bearing Energy isolators, seals and monitoring systems n Fueling nozzles and underground containment Geography 19% 6% 7% 6% 54% Geography 7% 2% 27% 7% 11% 7% 25% 62% 80% ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ North America ■ Drilling ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia ■ Asia ■ North America 80% ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia Geography systems and fuel management systems n Valves, gauges, interconnects, and loading equipment for hazardous liquids and dry 7% bulk materials 6% 7% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia 80% ENGINEERED SYSTEMS Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Printing & Identification Printing & Identification PRINTING & IDENTIFICATION Printing & Identification Printing & Identification Printing & Identification Engineered Systems Engineered Systems Geography Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 8% 7% Engineered Systems Geography Engineered Systems Geography Revenue by Geography Geography Revenue by End Markets 7% 8% Revenue by End Markets 7% 16% Engineered Systems Geography Revenue by End Markets Geography Revenue by End Markets Geography 7% 16% 24% 17% 68% 40% 36% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Refrigeration & ■ Asia Food Equipment ■ Rest of World ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 8% 17% 24% 36% 20% 41% 68% 40% 17% 68% 8% ■ North America ■ Europe 34% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ North America ■ Refrigeration & ■ Fast Moving ■ Asia ■ Asia ■ Europe Food Equipment Consumer Goods 59% ■ Rest of World ■ Rest of World ■ Asia ■ Industrial 30% ■ Industrial ■ Rest of World ■ Fluid Solutions 17% 20% 41% 34% 16% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Europe ■ North America 34% ■ Fast Moving ■ Asia ■ North America ■ Europe Consumer Goods ■ Rest of World ■ Asia ■ Asia ■ Industrial ■ Rest of World ■ Rest of World 30% 68% 20% 30% 59% Revenue by Geography Geography 16% 20% 34% 30% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Revenue (in millions) $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Revenue (in millions) $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions $3,600 $3,600 $3,600 $525 $525 $525 18% 18% 18% $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $180 $180 $180 18% 18% 18% Communication Technologies $2,400 $2,400 $2,400 Communication Technologies $350 $350 $350 Energy 12% 12% Energy 12% $800 $800 $800 $120 $120 $120 12% 12% 12% Geography Geography Geography 2% $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $175 2% $175 6% $175 7% 6% 6% 11% 11% 7% Geography 6% 7% 6% $400 7% $400 $400 $60 $60 $60 6% 6% 6% 2010 2011 2012 25% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 62% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 25% $0 62% 2010 2011 2012 $0 ■ Asia $0 ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ North America 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 ■ Rest of World ■ Europe 80% ■ Asia ■ Rest of World 0% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 80% ■ North America $0 ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 $0 0% 0% 0% Removable 2013 Dover Investor Fact Sheet u Design: RWI www.rwidesign.com Printing: Earth • Thebault Printed in the USA on Recycled Paper Key Brands Engineered Systems Geography 7% 8% 17% 68% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Key Products n Refrigeration cases and systems, specialty Key Brands Engineered Systems Geography cases and doors Printing & Identification Geography n Specialty industrial pumps n Brazed plate heat exchangers n Automotive lifts and collision repair equipment n Refuse collection vehicles, waste compacting 7% and recycling equipment n Workholding devices and factory automation components n Winches, hoists, powertrain components 68% & accessories ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World ■ North America 34% ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World 30% 20% 16% 8% 17% Printing & Identification Geography 16% 20% 34% 30% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Key Products n Product market and coding equipment and related consumables and services n Barcode printing equipment and related consumables and services n Soldering and fluid dispensing equipment and related consumables and services OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS MODEL Our customer-focused business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover’s well established and valued reputation as a global industrial manufacturer that provides industry leading product innovation and superior customer service. Our success is based on the core technological advantages of our businesses which are leaders in the niche markets they serve. Our intense customer focus and innovative products help our customers create value and win in their markets. WE BUILD ON OUR STRENGTHS Our deep bench of talent, core knowledge and industry leading expertise provides critical insight that guides our product development, growth initiatives and focused acquisition targeting that allows us to grow and expand the potential of our businesses. WE LEVERAGE OUR SCALE We share our expertise across all of Dover to achieve optimal productivity in manufacturing and operational excellence. Our proven track record of successfully combining and utilizing all of Dover’s global resources helps drive leverage across the entire company and enables us to continue our global growth and expansion. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (dollars in thousands, except per share figures) Revenue Earnings before taxes Earnings from continuing operations Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations Dividends per common share Capital expenditures Acquisitions (net assets acquired) Cash flows from operations Return on average equity Number of employees 2012 $ 8,104,339 $ 1,137,571 $ $ $ 833,119 4.53 1.33 $ 297,012 $ 1,181,043 $ 1,261,160 16.5% 37,416 2011 $ 7,369,154 $ 1,010,262 $ 773,186 $ $ 4.09 1.18 $ 262,676 $ 1,342,461 $ 948,864 18.9% 33,827 2010 $6,109,507 $ 813,122 $ 619,497 $ $ 3.27 1.07 $ 169,297 $ 104,418 $ 830,295 16.3% 31,962 Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of over $8 billion. For over 50 years, Dover has been delivering outstanding products and services that reflect its market leadership and commitment to operational and technical excellence. The Company’s entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover’s well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry-leading product innovation. Dover focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover employs 37,000 people worldwide. Dover is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available on the company’s website at www.dovercorporation.com. SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Computershare Shareowner Services can be reached at the following address: Via Regular Mail: Computershare Investor Services P.O. Box 43078 Providence, RI 02940-3078 (888) 567-8341 www.computershare.com/investor Via Registered or Overnight Mail: Computershare Investor Services 250 Royall Street Canton, MA 02021 (888) 567-8341 www.computershare.com/investor Investor Inquiries and Corporate News: For quarterly earnings releases, informa- tion on conference calls and webcasts, press releases, annual reports, SEC filings including Form 10-K, acquisitions, supplemental financial disclosure, and all other corporate news releases, please visit our website at: www.dovercorporation.com Dividends: Quarterly dividends on Dover Corporation common stock are typically paid on or about the 15th of March, June, September and December. Dover has paid an increased dividend each year since 1955. Dover’s Ticker Symbol: Dover’s ticker symbol is DOV. The stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange and is one of the corporations listed in the S&P 500. Annual Shareholders Meeting: May 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. CT Westin Lombard Yorktown Center 70 Yorktown Center Lombard, IL 60148 Independent Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chicago, IL Executive Offices: Dover Corporation 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 541-1540 Visit us on the web at: www.dovercorporation.com Shareholder Services: For help with any of the following, please contact: Computershare Shareowner Services: n Address changes n Direct deposit of dividends n Dividend reinvestment n Lost dividend checks n Lost stock certificates n Name changes n Shareholder records n Stock transfers n IRS Form 1099 n Direct Stock Purchase Plan 2012 Annual Report D o v e r C o r p o r a t i o n 2 0 1 2 A n n u a l R e p o r t 2013 INVESTOR FACT SHEET Dover at a Glance Company Overview n Traded on the NYSE under “DOV” Key Officers: n Dover strives to achieve strong operating margins and generate free cash flow in excess of 10% of revenue n Dover has rewarded shareholders with an annually increased dividend for 57 consecutive years (the fourth-longest record on the NYSE). Sales For Year Ended 12/31/12: $8.1 B EPS From Continuing Operations For 2012: $4.53 Headquarters: Dover Corporation 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 www.dovercorporation.com Investor Contact: Paul Goldberg Vice President Investor Relations (212) 922-1640 FAX (212) 922-0945 e-mail: peg@dovercorp.com Bob Livingston President & Chief Executive Officer Ivonne Cabrera Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Brad Cerepak Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Tom Giacomini President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Engineered Systems John Hartner President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Printing & Identification Jay Kloosterboer Senior Vice President, Human Resources Jeff Niew President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Communication Technologies Steve Sellhausen Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Bill Spurgeon President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Energy 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL 60515 www.dovercorporation.com Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of over $8 billion. For over 50 years, Dover has been delivering outstanding products and services that reflect its market leadership and commitment to operational and technical excellence. The Company’s entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover’s well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry- leading product innovation. Dover focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover employs 37,000 people worldwide. Dover is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available on the company’s website at www.dovercorporation.com. Financial Highlights 2012 (dollars in thousands, except per share figures) Revenue Earnings before taxes Earnings from continuing operations Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations Dividends per common share Capital expenditures Acquisitions (net assets acquired) Cash flows from operations Return on average equity Number of employees 2012 2011 $ 8,104,339 $ 1,137,571 $ 833,119 $ 7,369,154 $ 1,010,262 $ 773,186 4.53 $ $ 1.33 $ 297,012 $ 1,181,043 $ 1,261,160 16.5% 37,416 4.09 $ $ 1.18 $ 262,676 $ 1,342,461 $ 948,864 18.9% 33,827 Credit Ratings: Pillars of Success Page 9 in Letter Fact Sheet 2012 Revenue by Region Moody’s: Standard & Poor’s: Fact Sheet Fitch Long Short Term Term P-1 A2 A-1 A F1 A 2012 Revenue by Segment 2012 Revenue by Region 2012 Revenue by Segment 2012 Revenue by Region 7% 12% 19% 15% 19% 59% 42% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ Rest of World 27% ■ Communication Technologies ■ Energy ■ Engineered Systems ■ Printing & Identification 7% 8% 15% 15% 19% 18% 59% 59% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ Rest of World Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings ($ in millions) Free Cash Flow ($ in millions) $8,000 $900 $1,000 20% 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 675 750 450 500 225 250 0 0 15 10 5 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue Earnings from Continuing Operations 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue Strategic Asset Allocation Dover grows its business by thoughtfully and strategically allocating capital, primarily in our five growth spaces – Energy, Product ID, Fluid Solutions, Communication Components and Refrigeration Equipment. We then create value by quickly implementing an integration plan that unlocks the earnings power of the acquired business in a timely manner. Acquisitions are complimented by a consistent dividend policy and strategic share repurchases. Leveraging Our Scale Dover creates value by leveraging the scale and expertise inherent in our company. By aggregating volumes and streamlining systems, creating commonality and standardized processes, and combining facilities and eliminating duplication, we seek to do more with less. We create an environment that maximizes the benefit of our size, while ensuring that our companies remain nimble enough to deliver extraordinary service to their customers. Leadership Development Dover supports its goals by providing resources and programs designed to enhance and maximize employees’ leadership opportunities. By promoting a positive environment that empowers future leaders to interact and share experiences, encourages expression of ideas, inspires creativity, and fosters opportunities for leadership development, we develop and retain the people who will drive our future success. Corporate Responsibility Dover endeavors to live up to the highest standards of corporate responsibility, in all aspects of our business, whether at home in the United States, or elsewhere around the globe. We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards and good corporate governance, and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and codes of conduct in the geographies where we operate. ABOUT DOVER Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 10% 16% 27% 47% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Defense ■ Medical Technology ■ Telecom/Other Revenue by End Markets Geography Revenue by Geography Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 2% Geography Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 2% 10% 16% 19% 11% 10% 47% 58% 47% 27% 29% 16% 27% 27% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Asia ■ Production ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Consumer Electronics ■ North America ■ Downstream 54% ■ Medical Technology ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Europe ■ Drilling ■ Telecom/Other ■ Medical Technology ■ Rest of World ■ Telecom/Other 11% 10% 19% 25% 16% 62% 47% 27% 27% 19% ■ Asia ■ Production ■ Consumer Electronics ■ North America ■ Downstream 54% ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Europe ■ Drilling 54% ■ Medical Technology ■ Rest of World ■ Telecom/Other ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ Drilling 27% Revenue by Geography Geography Revenue by End Markets 6% 7% 7% 19% 27% 80% 54% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Production ■ Rest of World ■ Downstream ■ Asia ■ Drilling Printing & Identification Geography Communication Technologies Energy Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 10% 16% 27% 47% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Medical Technology ■ Telecom/Other 19% 27% 54% ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ Drilling Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 24% 36% 40% ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 41% 59% ■ Fast Moving Consumer Goods ■ Industrial COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES Communication Technologies Communication Technologies Energy Communication Technologies Communication Technologies ENERGY Energy Communication Technologies Communication Technologies Energy Energy Energy Revenue (in millions) Engineered Systems $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 Revenue by End Markets Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin Engineered Systems $ in millions Printing & Identification $ in millions Engineered Systems $225 $225 Revenue by End Markets $ in millions $225 Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 18% $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 24% $500 36% 40% $500 ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment $500 ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions $0 $0 $0 $150 $150 24% 40% 41% 24% $75 $75 36% 36% $0 $0 $0 $150 ■ Refrigeration & Food Equipment ■ Fast Moving ■ Refrigeration & Consumer Goods 6% 6% Food Equipment ■ Industrial 59% ■ Industrial 40% $75 ■ Fluid Solutions ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 41% 24% 6% 36% 41% $750 40% ■ Fast Moving ■ Refrigeration & Consumer Goods $750 Food Equipment ■ Industrial 59% $750 ■ Fast Moving Consumer Goods ■ Industrial 59% ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions $0 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 0% 0% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Printing & Identification $600 $600 16% $600 34% Revenue by End Markets 20% $400 $400 $400 ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World 30% 30% 30% 30% 20% 20% 20% $200 41% $200 $200 59% ■ Fast Moving 10% Consumer Goods ■ Industrial 10% 10% $0 $0 $0 0% 0% 0% Engineered Systems Geography Printing & Identification Revenue (in millions) 7% $ in millions Printing & Identification $2,250 8% Engineered Systems 18% 18% $2,250 Revenue by End Markets $ in millions $2,250 $ in millions Revenue by End Markets 17% ■ North America Revenue by End Markets ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World $1,500 $1,500 68% $1,500 12% 12% 12% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 Key Brands Communication Technologies Revenue by End Markets Communication Technologies Geography 10% 2% 16% 11% 27% 25% 47% 62% ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Medical Technology SOUND ■ Asia ■ Telecom/Other SOLUTIONS ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World Key Products n Micro-acoustic audio input and output components n Advanced miniaturized receivers and electromechanical components n Specialized components for use in Energy Communication Technologies Revenue by End Markets Communication Technologies implantable devices and medical equipment Revenue by End Markets Energy Geography 11% n Control components, electromechanical 10% Geography 7% 2% 47% 7% 11% n Specialty hydraulics, fasteners, bearings, Communication Technologies switches and filters Geography 19% 2% 6% switches, multi-layered capacitors, filters ■ Consumer Electronics ■ Production and quick disconnect couplings ■ Aerospace/Industrial ■ Downstream 54% n Specialty mechanical and frequency control ■ Medical Technology ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Drilling communication components ■ Telecom/Other ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia n Medical and bio processing connectors ■ Rest of World ■ Europe 80% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World ■ Europe ■ Rest of World 62% 25% 62% 27% 16% 27% 25% Key Brands Energy Revenue by End Markets Energy Energy Communication Technologies Geography 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 Key Products n Diamond cutters for down-hole drilling tools n Quartz down-hole pressure tranducers n Artificial lift systems and well site controls n Compressor products and monitoring solutions and related aftermarket services n Winches and supporting electronic systems n Fluid film and magnetic bearings, bearing Energy isolators, seals and monitoring systems n Fueling nozzles and underground containment Geography 19% 6% 7% 6% 54% Geography 7% 2% 27% 7% 11% 7% 25% 62% 80% ■ Production ■ Downstream ■ North America ■ Drilling ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia ■ Asia ■ North America 80% ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia Geography systems and fuel management systems n Valves, gauges, interconnects, and loading equipment for hazardous liquids and dry 7% bulk materials 6% 7% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia 80% ENGINEERED SYSTEMS Engineered Systems Printing & Identification Printing & Identification Printing & Identification PRINTING & IDENTIFICATION Printing & Identification Printing & Identification Printing & Identification Engineered Systems Engineered Systems Geography Revenue by End Markets Revenue by End Markets 8% 7% Engineered Systems Geography Engineered Systems Geography Revenue by Geography Geography Revenue by End Markets 7% 8% Revenue by End Markets 7% 16% Engineered Systems Geography Revenue by End Markets Geography Revenue by End Markets Geography 7% 16% 24% 17% 68% 40% 36% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Refrigeration & ■ Asia Food Equipment ■ Rest of World ■ Industrial ■ Fluid Solutions 8% 17% 24% 36% 20% 41% 68% 40% 17% 68% 8% ■ North America ■ Europe 34% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ North America ■ Refrigeration & ■ Fast Moving ■ Asia ■ Asia ■ Europe Food Equipment Consumer Goods 59% ■ Rest of World ■ Rest of World ■ Asia ■ Industrial 30% ■ Industrial ■ Rest of World ■ Fluid Solutions 17% 20% 41% 34% 16% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Europe ■ North America 34% ■ Fast Moving ■ Asia ■ North America ■ Europe Consumer Goods ■ Rest of World ■ Asia ■ Asia ■ Industrial ■ Rest of World ■ Rest of World 30% 68% 20% 30% 59% Revenue by Geography Geography 16% 20% 34% 30% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Revenue (in millions) $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Revenue (in millions) $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Segment Earnings (in millions) Segment Margin $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions $3,600 $3,600 $3,600 $525 $525 $525 18% 18% 18% $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $180 $180 $180 18% 18% 18% Communication Technologies $2,400 $2,400 $2,400 Communication Technologies $350 $350 $350 Energy 12% 12% Energy 12% $800 $800 $800 $120 $120 $120 12% 12% 12% Geography Geography Geography 2% $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $175 2% $175 6% $175 7% 6% 6% 11% 11% 7% Geography 6% 7% 6% $400 7% $400 $400 $60 $60 $60 6% 6% 6% 2010 2011 2012 25% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 62% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 25% $0 62% 2010 2011 2012 $0 ■ Asia $0 ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ North America 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 ■ Rest of World ■ Europe 80% ■ Asia ■ Rest of World 0% 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 0% 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 80% ■ North America $0 ■ Europe ■ Rest of World ■ Asia 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 $0 $0 $0 0% 0% 0% Removable 2013 Dover Investor Fact Sheet u Design: RWI www.rwidesign.com Printing: Earth • Thebault Printed in the USA on Recycled Paper Key Brands Engineered Systems Geography 7% 8% 17% 68% ■ North America ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Key Products n Refrigeration cases and systems, specialty Key Brands Engineered Systems Geography cases and doors Printing & Identification Geography n Specialty industrial pumps n Brazed plate heat exchangers n Automotive lifts and collision repair equipment n Refuse collection vehicles, waste compacting 7% and recycling equipment n Workholding devices and factory automation components n Winches, hoists, powertrain components 68% & accessories ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World ■ North America 34% ■ Europe ■ Asia ■ Rest of World 30% 16% 20% 8% 17% Printing & Identification Geography 16% 20% 34% 30% ■ Europe ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Rest of World Key Products n Product market and coding equipment and related consumables and services n Barcode printing equipment and related consumables and services n Soldering and fluid dispensing equipment and related consumables and services OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS MODEL Our customer-focused business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover’s well established and valued reputation as a global industrial manufacturer that provides industry leading product innovation and superior customer service. Our success is based on the core technological advantages of our businesses which are leaders in the niche markets they serve. Our intense customer focus and innovative products help our customers create value and win in their markets. WE BUILD ON OUR STRENGTHS Our deep bench of talent, core knowledge and industry leading expertise provides critical insight that guides our product development, growth initiatives and focused acquisition targeting that allows us to grow and expand the potential of our businesses. WE LEVERAGE OUR SCALE We share our expertise across all of Dover to achieve optimal productivity in manufacturing and operational excellence. Our proven track record of successfully combining and utilizing all of Dover’s global resources helps drive leverage across the entire company and enables us to continue our global growth and expansion. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (dollars in thousands, except per share figures) Revenue Earnings before taxes Earnings from continuing operations Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations Dividends per common share Capital expenditures Acquisitions (net assets acquired) Cash flows from operations Return on average equity Number of employees 2012 $ 8,104,339 $ 1,137,571 $ $ $ 833,119 4.53 1.33 $ 297,012 $ 1,181,043 $ 1,261,160 16.5% 37,416 2011 $ 7,369,154 $ 1,010,262 $ 773,186 $ $ 4.09 1.18 $ 262,676 $ 1,342,461 $ 948,864 18.9% 33,827 2010 $6,109,507 $ 813,122 $ 619,497 $ $ 3.27 1.07 $ 169,297 $ 104,418 $ 830,295 16.3% 31,962 Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of over $8 billion. For over 50 years, Dover has been delivering outstanding products and services that reflect its market leadership and commitment to operational and technical excellence. The Company’s entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover’s well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry-leading product innovation. Dover focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover employs 37,000 people worldwide. Dover is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available on the company’s website at www.dovercorporation.com. SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Computershare Shareowner Services can be reached at the following address: Via Regular Mail: Computershare Investor Services P.O. Box 43078 Providence, RI 02940-3078 (888) 567-8341 www.computershare.com/investor Via Registered or Overnight Mail: Computershare Investor Services 250 Royall Street Canton, MA 02021 (888) 567-8341 www.computershare.com/investor Investor Inquiries and Corporate News: For quarterly earnings releases, informa- tion on conference calls and webcasts, press releases, annual reports, SEC filings including Form 10-K, acquisitions, supplemental financial disclosure, and all other corporate news releases, please visit our website at: www.dovercorporation.com Dividends: Quarterly dividends on Dover Corporation common stock are typically paid on or about the 15th of March, June, September and December. Dover has paid an increased dividend each year since 1955. Dover’s Ticker Symbol: Dover’s ticker symbol is DOV. The stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange and is one of the corporations listed in the S&P 500. Annual Shareholders Meeting: May 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. CT Westin Lombard Yorktown Center 70 Yorktown Center Lombard, IL 60148 Independent Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chicago, IL Executive Offices: Dover Corporation 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 541-1540 Visit us on the web at: www.dovercorporation.com Shareholder Services: For help with any of the following, please contact: Computershare Shareowner Services: n Address changes n Direct deposit of dividends n Dividend reinvestment n Lost dividend checks n Lost stock certificates n Name changes n Shareholder records n Stock transfers n IRS Form 1099 n Direct Stock Purchase Plan 2012 Annual Report D o v e r C o r p o r a t i o n 2 0 1 2 A n n u a l R e p o r t 2013 INVESTOR FACT SHEET Dover at a Glance Company Overview n Traded on the NYSE under “DOV” Key Officers: n Dover strives to achieve strong operating margins and generate free cash flow in excess of 10% of revenue n Dover has rewarded shareholders with an annually increased dividend for 57 consecutive years (the fourth-longest record on the NYSE). Sales For Year Ended 12/31/12: $8.1 B EPS From Continuing Operations For 2012: $4.53 Headquarters: Dover Corporation 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 www.dovercorporation.com Investor Contact: Paul Goldberg Vice President Investor Relations (212) 922-1640 FAX (212) 922-0945 e-mail: peg@dovercorp.com Bob Livingston President & Chief Executive Officer Ivonne Cabrera Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Brad Cerepak Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Tom Giacomini President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Engineered Systems John Hartner President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Printing & Identification Jay Kloosterboer Senior Vice President, Human Resources Jeff Niew President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Communication Technologies Steve Sellhausen Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Bill Spurgeon President & Chief Executive Officer, Dover Energy 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL 60515 www.dovercorporation.com Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of over $8 billion. For over 50 years, Dover has been delivering outstanding products and services that reflect its market leadership and commitment to operational and technical excellence. The Company’s entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement which has led to Dover’s well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry- leading product innovation. Dover focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover employs 37,000 people worldwide. Dover is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available on the company’s website at www.dovercorporation.com. Financial Highlights 2012 (dollars in thousands, except per share figures) Revenue Earnings before taxes Earnings from continuing operations Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations Dividends per common share Capital expenditures Acquisitions (net assets acquired) Cash flows from operations Return on average equity Number of employees 2012 2011 $ 8,104,339 $ 1,137,571 $ 833,119 $ 7,369,154 $ 1,010,262 $ 773,186 4.53 $ $ 1.33 $ 297,012 $ 1,181,043 $ 1,261,160 16.5% 37,416 4.09 $ $ 1.18 $ 262,676 $ 1,342,461 $ 948,864 18.9% 33,827 Credit Ratings: Pillars of Success Page 9 in Letter Fact Sheet 2012 Revenue by Region Moody’s: Standard & Poor’s: Fact Sheet Fitch Long Short Term Term P-1 A2 A-1 A F1 A 2012 Revenue by Segment 2012 Revenue by Region 2012 Revenue by Segment 2012 Revenue by Region 7% 12% 19% 15% 19% 59% 42% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ Rest of World 27% ■ Communication Technologies ■ Energy ■ Engineered Systems ■ Printing & Identification 7% 8% 15% 15% 19% 18% 59% 59% ■ North America ■ Asia ■ Europe ■ Rest of World Revenue vs. Continuing Earnings ($ in millions) Free Cash Flow ($ in millions) $8,000 $900 $1,000 20% 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 675 750 450 500 225 250 0 0 15 10 5 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue Earnings from Continuing Operations 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow as a % of Revenue Strategic Asset Allocation Dover grows its business by thoughtfully and strategically allocating capital, primarily in our five growth spaces – Energy, Product ID, Fluid Solutions, Communication Components and Refrigeration Equipment. We then create value by quickly implementing an integration plan that unlocks the earnings power of the acquired business in a timely manner. Acquisitions are complimented by a consistent dividend policy and strategic share repurchases. Leveraging Our Scale Dover creates value by leveraging the scale and expertise inherent in our company. By aggregating volumes and streamlining systems, creating commonality and standardized processes, and combining facilities and eliminating duplication, we seek to do more with less. We create an environment that maximizes the benefit of our size, while ensuring that our companies remain nimble enough to deliver extraordinary service to their customers. Leadership Development Dover supports its goals by providing resources and programs designed to enhance and maximize employees’ leadership opportunities. By promoting a positive environment that empowers future leaders to interact and share experiences, encourages expression of ideas, inspires creativity, and fosters opportunities for leadership development, we develop and retain the people who will drive our future success. Corporate Responsibility Dover endeavors to live up to the highest standards of corporate responsibility, in all aspects of our business, whether at home in the United States, or elsewhere around the globe. We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards and good corporate governance, and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and codes of conduct in the geographies where we operate. 

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