dover 1Q06_Earnings

Dover Corporation reported financial results for the first quarter of 2006 with the following highlights: - Revenue increased 22% to a record $1.67 billion compared to $1.37 billion in the prior year. - Earnings from continuing operations increased 40% to $133.5 million or $0.65 per share from $95.4 million or $0.47 per share in the previous year. - Net earnings were $203.8 million or $0.99 per share, which includes discontinued operations income of $70.3 million or $0.34 per share.