dover Q206_Slides

Dover Corporation reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2006, with revenue increasing 24% to $1.7 billion and earnings per share rising 44% to $0.77. All six of Dover's business segments saw increases in both revenue and earnings. Dover exceeded 4 out of 5 targeted metrics for the quarter, including earnings growth, operating margin, and return on investment. Management attributed the strong results to record earnings, organic revenue growth of 17%, and continued strength in most of the end markets served by Dover's businesses.