# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000029905
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-120714
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 9943
**Document Hash:** 4261a61ee6c8c5a54e1dfb9859ae8e35
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-120714.hdr.sgml**: 20260324

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-120714

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 9

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260324

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260324

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** DOVER Corp
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000029905
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** CONSTRUCTION, MINING & MATERIALS HANDLING MACHINERY & EQUIP [3530]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 530257888
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NY
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-04018
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26784190

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3005 HIGHLAND PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** DOWNERS GROVE
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60515
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (630) 541-1540

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3005 HIGHLAND PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** DOWNERS GROVE
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60515

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DOVER CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**SCHEDULE 14A** 

**(Rule 14a-101)** 

**INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT** 

**SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION** 

**PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE** 

**SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** 

**(AMENDMENT NO.)** 

Filed by the Registrant ☒

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

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| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ☐ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☒ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material under Section 240.14a-2. |
| ![LOGO](g79083g09h33.jpg)  | ![LOGO](g79083g09h33.jpg)  |
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| <br> (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than Registrant) | <br> (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than Registrant) |
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| ☒ | No fee required. |
| ☐ | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials |
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| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g79083dsp001.jpg) <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DOVER CORPORATION<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3005 HIGHLAND PARKWAY<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;V83580-P46323<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  | ![LOGO](g79083dsp001a.jpg) |

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You invested in DOVER CORPORATION and it's time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 8, 2026.**

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting it prior to April 24, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If you send an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless you request it, you will not receive a paper or email copy.

![LOGO](g79083dsp001b.jpg)

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| **Smartphone users** | ![LOGO](g79083dsp001d.jpg) | **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br>May 8, 2026<br> 9:00 A.M., local time |
| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Point your camera here and | ![LOGO](g79083dsp001d.jpg) | **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br>May 8, 2026<br> 9:00 A.M., local time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;vote without entering a | ![LOGO](g79083dsp001d.jpg) | **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br>May 8, 2026<br> 9:00 A.M., local time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;control number | ![LOGO](g79083dsp001d.jpg) | **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br>May 8, 2026<br> 9:00 A.M., local time |
| ![LOGO](g79083dsp001c.jpg) | The Jefferson Hotel<br> 101 West Franklin Street<br> Richmond, VA 23220<br> For meeting directions visit: https://www.jeffersonhotel.com | The Jefferson Hotel<br> 101 West Franklin Street<br> Richmond, VA 23220<br> For meeting directions visit: https://www.jeffersonhotel.com |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

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 **Vote at www.ProxyVote.com** 

 **THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT** 

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the

upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on

the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board**<br> **Recommends** | **Board**<br> **Recommends** |
| 1. | Election of Directors.<br>**Nominees**: |  |  |
| 1a. | D. L. DeHaas | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 1b. | H. J. Gilbertson, Jr. | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 1c. | K. C. Graham | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 1d. | M. A. Howze | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 1e. | M. Manley | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 1f. | D. K. Ostling | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 1g. | E. A. Spiegel | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 1h. | R. J. Tobin | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 1i. | K. E. Wandell | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 2. | To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 3. | To approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation. | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002.jpg) | **For** |
| 4. | To consider a shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair. | ![LOGO](g79083dsp002a.jpg) | **Against** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |  |  |

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