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DOVER Corp — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2026
Mar 24, 2026
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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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
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DOVER CORPORATION 3005 HIGHLAND PARKWAY DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 V83580-P46323
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 [email protected]. 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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| ● | The Jefferson Hotel 101 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 For meeting directions visit: https://www.jeffersonhotel.com |
*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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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.
| Voting Items — 1. | Election of Directors. Nominees : | Board Recommends | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a. | D. L. DeHaas | ● | For |
| 1b. | H. J. Gilbertson, Jr. | ● | For |
| 1c. | K. C. Graham | ● | For |
| 1d. | M. A. Howze | ● | For |
| 1e. | M. Manley | ● | For |
| 1f. | D. K. Ostling | ● | For |
| 1g. | E. A. Spiegel | ● | For |
| 1h. | R. J. Tobin | ● | For |
| 1i. | K. E. Wandell | ● | For |
| 2. | To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for | ||
| 2026. | ● | For | |
| 3. | To approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation. | ● | For |
| 4. | To consider a shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair. | ● | Against |
| NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment | |||
| thereof. |
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