# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000029905
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-073254
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 8915
**Document Hash:** 82e1a257afe659654a0f65821497ffc3
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-073254.hdr.sgml**: 20230317

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-073254

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 10

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230317

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230317

**FILER**: 

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

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-04018
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23740728

**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

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**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.)** 

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| ☐ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☒ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material under Section 240.14a-2. |
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| <br> ![LOGO](g407983dsp005a.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; 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; 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;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;V01654-P86863-Z84372<br>| ![LOGO](g407983dsp005b.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 material for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 5, 2023.**

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 21, 2023. 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.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users** | ![LOGO](g407983dsp4d.jpg) | **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br>May 5, 2023<br>9:00 A.M., local time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <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](g407983dsp4d.jpg) | **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br>May 5, 2023<br>9:00 A.M., local time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; vote without entering a | ![LOGO](g407983dsp4d.jpg) | **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br>May 5, 2023<br>9:00 A.M., local time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; control number | ![LOGO](g407983dsp4d.jpg) | **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br>May 5, 2023<br>9:00 A.M., local time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g407983dsp4c.jpg) | The Westin Chicago Lombard<br> 70 Yorktown Center<br> Lombard, IL 60148<br> For meeting directions<br> visit: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chily-the-westin- | The Westin Chicago Lombard<br> 70 Yorktown Center<br> Lombard, IL 60148<br> For meeting directions<br> visit: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chily-the-westin- |
|  | chicago-lombard/overview/ | chicago-lombard/overview/ |

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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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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com** 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**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 Recommends** | **Board Recommends** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. | Election of Directors |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1a. | D. L. DeHaas | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1b. | H. J. Gilbertson, Jr. | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1c. | K. C. Graham | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1d. | M. F. Johnston | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1e. | M. Manley | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1f. | E. A. Spiegel | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1g. | R. J. Tobin | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1h. | S. M. Todd | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1i. | K. E. Wandell | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. | To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2023. | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. | To approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation. | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. | To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of holding an advisory vote on executive compensation. | ![LOGO](g407983dsp5a.jpg) | **One Year** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding the approval of certain termination payments. | ![LOGO](g407983dsp005d.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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