Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Also a director at
Cf Industries Holdings Inc (CF)
Meeting calendar
DOV · Annual meeting · Friday, May 8, 2026
Dover Corp
9 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of nine directors; Ratification of PwC as independent auditors for 2026; Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (Say on Pay); Shareholder proposal requesting an independent Board chair (if properly presented).
Market cap
$29.3B
1Y TSR
+18.3%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 16, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 8, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of nine nominees to the Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Dover’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
- 3
Advisory Resolution to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (Say on Pay).
- 4
Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Independent Board Chair
Shareholder — John Chevedden, 2215 Nelson Avenue, No. 205, Redondo Beach, CA 90278Board: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting the Board adopt a policy to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO and require the Board Chair to be an independent director.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
27.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.7 yrs
Also a director at
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Also a director at
Autonation Inc (AN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Also a director at
Nvent Electric PLC (NVT)Circle Internet Group Inc (CRCL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.4 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
10.5 yrs
Also a director at
Keycorp (KEY)
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.7 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 8,769,397 | $1.8B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.8% | 6,498,665 | $1.4B |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.8% | 6,466,900 | $1.3B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 4,008,173 | $836M |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.3% | 3,122,909 | $648M |
| 6 | FMR LLC | 2.2% | 3,022,715 | $630M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.0% | 2,719,386 | $567M |
| 8 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 1.7% | 2,241,753 | $467M |
| 9 | Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 1.2% | 1,594,920 | $332M |
| 10 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 1.2% | 1,570,514 | $327M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Dover Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Dover Corp (DOV) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Dover Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Dover Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, March 16, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Dover Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Dover Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Dover Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Dover Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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