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Dover Corp (DOV) VP & Controller reports equity grants and tax share withholding

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Dover Corp VP & Controller Ryan Paulson reported equity awards and related tax withholding transactions. On February 13, 2026, he received 2,303 stock appreciation rights at a price of $0.00 per share, increasing his derivative holdings to 2,303 rights.

He also acquired 259 shares of common stock and an additional 679 shares of common stock as stock-based awards at $0.00 per share, bringing his directly held common shares to 3,777 before tax withholding. To cover tax obligations, 227 common shares were disposed of at $231.63 per share, leaving 3,550 directly held common shares.

Footnotes explain that certain awards are in the form of restricted stock units and performance shares, each representing a contingent right to receive Dover common stock based on vesting conditions and relative total shareholder return. Paulson also has 1,096 common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Paulson Ryan
Role VP & Controller
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Appreciation Right 2,303 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 259 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 679 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 227 $231.63 $53K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Appreciation Right — 2,303 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,098 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,096 shares (Indirect, 401K Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents grant of restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Dover common stock. The restricted stock units will vest in three annual installments beginning on March 15, 2027. Number of shares beneficially owned includes 915 unvested restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right to receive one share of Dover common stock upon vesting. Represents settlement of performance shares representing a contingent right to receive shares of Dover common stock, based on Dover's relative total shareholder return for the three-year period ended December 31, 2025.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Paulson Ryan
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DOVER CORPORATION
3005 HIGHLAND PARKWAY
(Street)
DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DOVER Corp [ DOV ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
VP & Controller
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 02/13/2026 A 259(1) A $0 3,098(2) D
Common Stock 02/13/2026 A 679(3) A $0 3,777(2) D
Common Stock 02/13/2026 F 227 D $231.63 3,550(2) D
Common Stock 1,096 I 401K Plan
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Appreciation Right $231.63 02/13/2026 A 2,303 02/13/2029 02/13/2036 Common Stock 2,303 $0 2,303 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents grant of restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Dover common stock. The restricted stock units will vest in three annual installments beginning on March 15, 2027.
2. Number of shares beneficially owned includes 915 unvested restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right to receive one share of Dover common stock upon vesting.
3. Represents settlement of performance shares representing a contingent right to receive shares of Dover common stock, based on Dover's relative total shareholder return for the three-year period ended December 31, 2025.
/s/ Ryan W. Paulson by John C. Nelson, Attorney in Fact 02/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Dover Corp (DOV) executive Ryan Paulson report in this Form 4?

Ryan Paulson reported new equity awards and related tax withholding. He received stock appreciation rights and common stock awards, and some shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations associated with these grants and performance share settlements.

How many stock appreciation rights did Ryan Paulson receive from Dover Corp (DOV)?

Ryan Paulson received 2,303 stock appreciation rights on Dover common stock. These rights were granted at a price of $0.00 per share and increased his total derivative holdings in stock appreciation rights to 2,303 as of the reported date.

What common stock awards did Ryan Paulson obtain in this Dover (DOV) Form 4 filing?

He acquired two common stock awards: 259 shares and 679 shares, both at $0.00 per share. These reflect restricted stock units and performance share settlements that provide Dover common stock upon vesting or based on relative total shareholder return.

Were any Dover Corp (DOV) shares disposed of to cover taxes for Ryan Paulson?

Yes. A total of 227 Dover common shares were disposed of at $231.63 per share. This disposition was reported under code F, indicating shares were withheld or delivered to satisfy tax liabilities tied to equity award vesting or settlement.

How many Dover (DOV) shares does Ryan Paulson directly own after these transactions?

After the reported grants and tax withholding, Ryan Paulson directly owns 3,550 Dover common shares. This figure reflects the net result of the new stock awards and the 227-share tax-related disposition recorded in the Form 4.

Does Ryan Paulson hold Dover Corp (DOV) shares indirectly through a retirement plan?

Yes. He has 1,096 Dover common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. These indirectly owned shares are reported separately from his directly held common stock, which totals 3,550 shares after the latest equity award and tax withholding transactions.

What do the restricted stock unit and performance share footnotes mean for Dover (DOV)?

The footnotes state that some awards are restricted stock units and performance shares. Each unit or performance share represents a contingent right to receive Dover common stock, subject to time-based vesting schedules and relative total shareholder return performance over a defined three-year period.