UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

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 2, 2018

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

3005 Highland Parkway

Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(630) 541-1540

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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On August 2, 2018, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Dover Corporation (the “Corporation”) elected H. John Gilbertson Jr. a director of the Corporation, expanding the number of seats on the Board from 10 to 11.

Mr. Gilbertson served as a strategic and financial advisor to clients of Goldman Sachs for twenty-seven years as a Managing Director and as Partner-in-Charge of investment banking services for the Midwest Region. Before joining the firm in 1987, he held roles at Morgan Stanley, Bain & Company and Chase Manhattan Bank. He serves as a director and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee of Meijer, Inc., the food and general merchandise retailer.

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

On August 2, 2018, the Board (i) determined that Mr. Gilbertson 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. Gilbertson as a member of the Audit and Finance Committees of the Board.

On August 2, 2018, the Corporation issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the election of Mr. Gilbertson 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.

The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report:

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.

Exhibit 99.1

H. JOHN GILBERTSON JR. JOINS DOVER’S BOARD AS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Downers Grove, IL, August 2, 2018 – Dover (NYSE: DOV) today announced the appointment of H. John Gilbertson Jr., retired Managing Director of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., to its Board of Directors. The appointment of Mr. Gilbertson, which is effective immediately, increases the size of the Board from 10 to 11 directors. Mr. Gilbertson will serve on the Board’s Audit and Finance Committees.

Richard J. Tobin, Dover’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We’re very pleased to welcome John to Dover’s Board of Directors. His extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions, and the insights he gained as an advisor to clients across a broad range of industries during his distinguished career in investment banking will bring valuable perspectives to our Board as we focus on delivering greater returns from our businesses, funding investments to drive profitable growth and enhancing shareholder value.”

Mr. Gilbertson, 61, served as a strategic and financial advisor to clients of Goldman Sachs for twenty-seven years as a Managing Director and as Partner-in-Charge of investment banking services for the Midwest Region. Before joining the firm in 1987, he held roles at Morgan Stanley, Bain & Company and Chase Manhattan Bank. He serves as a director and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee of Meijer, Inc., the food and general merchandise retailer.

About Dover:

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through three operating segments: 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.