Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Commencing December 1, 2008, when he assumes the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Dover Corporation (the "Company"), Robert A. Livingston will receive a salary at an annual rate of $900,000. His annual bonus is targeted at 125% of salary. No other changes to his compensation were made at this time.
The Company's current Chief Executive Officer, Ronald L. Hoffman, who will retire November 30, 2008, has been awarded a bonus of $2,930,000 for 2008, to be paid in December 2008. Mr. Hoffman will have until the earlier of their normal expiration date and 60 months following his retirement date for his previously granted options and stock settled stock appreciation rights to vest and be exercised. This is 36 months more than he would be automatically entitled to under the terms of the relevant incentive plan. Mr. Hoffman will also be entitled to receive any payments under his three outstanding Cash Performance Plan awards if and when they become due (payment dates are in February of 2009, 2010 and 2011). Mr. Hoffman's Executive Severance (Change-in-Control) Agreement with the Company will terminate on November 30, 2008. Mr. Hoffman and his wife may participate in the Company's appropriate medical, dental and prescription drug plans at his expense under the provisions of COBRA until he reaches the age of 65.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits The following exhibit is filed as part of this report:
99.1 Letter Agreement between Ronald L. Hoffman and Dover Corporation, dated November 28, 2008.

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