8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2016

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DOVER CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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State of Delaware	1-4018	53-0257888
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3005 Highland Parkway
Downers Grove, Illinois		60515
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(630) 541-1540

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On August 4, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Dover Corporation (the “Corporation”) elected Richard J. Tobin a director of the Corporation, expanding the number of seats on the Board from 11 to 12.

Mr. Tobin serves as Chief Executive Officer, Brand President, Case Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction Equipment, and President, Construction Equipment Products Segment, of CNH Industrial NV. He also serves on the Board of Directors of CNH Industrial NV.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Tobin and other directors or officers of the Corporation. There have been no transactions nor are there any proposed transactions between the Corporation and Mr. Tobin that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

On August 4, 2016, the Board (i) determined that Mr. Tobin qualifies (a) as an “independent director” pursuant to the rules of the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and (b) qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” pursuant to the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and has “accounting or related financial management expertise” pursuant to the rules of the NYSE and (ii) appointed Mr. Tobin as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board.

Item 7.01Regulation FD

On August 4, 2016, the Corporation issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the election of Mr. Tobin as a member of the Board.

The information furnished in or pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of the Corporation’s filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report:

99.1 Dover Corporation Press Release dated August 4, 2016.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:	August 4, 2016	DOVER CORPORATION
		(Registrant)
		By:	/s/ Ivonne M. Cabrera
			Ivonne M. Cabrera
			Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Number	Exhibit
99.1	Dover Corporation Press Release dated August 4, 2016

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Investor Contact:	Media Contact:
Paul Goldberg	Adrian Sakowicz
Vice President - Investor Relations	Vice President - Communications
(212) 922-1640	(630) 743-5039
peg@dovercorp.com	asakowicz@dovercorp.com

RICHARD J. TOBIN JOINS DOVER'S BOARD AS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Downers Grove, IL, August 4, 2016 - Dover (NYSE: DOV) today announced the appointment of Richard J. Tobin, Chief Executive Officer of CNH Industrial NV, to its Board of Directors. The appointment of Mr. Tobin, which is effective immediately, increases the size of the Board from 11 to 12 directors. Mr. Tobin will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee.

Robert A. Livingston, Dover's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Rich Tobin is a strong addition to our Board. His experience leading a complex global industrial business and his extensive background in international finance, management and information technology will serve Dover well. We welcome him, and look forward to his contributions to Dover’s continued success.”

Mr. Tobin, 53, has a broad range of industry and functional experiences acquired through regional and global leadership positions of significant responsibility and scope. He has served as Chief Executive Officer, Brand President, Case Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction Equipment, and President, Construction Equipment Products Segment, of CNH Industrial NV since 2013. He also serves on the Board of Directors of CNH Industrial NV. Prior to the integration of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and CNH Global N.V. into CNH Industrial, Mr. Tobin was Group Chief Operating Officer of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and President and Chief Executive Officer of CNH, a role he assumed in January 2012 after two years as Chief Financial Officer of CNH. Prior to joining CNH, he was with SGS Group of Geneva, Switzerland, most recently serving as Chief Finance Officer & Head of Information Technology.

About Dover:

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue approaching $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of 26,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at www.dovercorporation.com.