dover Q306_Slides_2

Dover Corporation reported strong financial results for Q3 2006, with revenue increasing 21% and EPS rising 26% compared to Q3 2005. All six of Dover's business segments experienced revenue and order growth. Free cash flow was up 92% and represented 14.6% of revenue for the quarter. Year-to-date 2006 EPS equaled the full year 2005 EPS. While most metrics exceeded targets, Dover fell short on inventory turns and working capital as a percentage of revenue. Overall the quarter reflected continued strength across Dover's diversified portfolio of companies.