UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20202021
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 1-4018
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware53-0257888
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  
3005 Highland Parkway 
Downers Grove, Illinois60515
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(630) 541-1540
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockDOVNew York Stock Exchange
1.250% Notes due 2026DOV 26New York Stock Exchange
0.750% Notes due 2027DOV 27New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes   No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes   No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12-b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated FilerEmerging Growth Company
Non-Accelerated FilerSmaller Reporting Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined byin Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes   No  
The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock as of April 14, 202013, 2021 was 143,947,008.143,927,272.




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Item 1. Financial Statements

DOVER CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019 20212020
RevenueRevenue$1,655,939  $1,724,757  Revenue$1,867,901 $1,655,939 
Cost of goods and servicesCost of goods and services1,043,696  1,101,215  Cost of goods and services1,146,353 1,043,696 
Gross profitGross profit612,243  623,542  Gross profit721,548 612,243 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses386,941  408,466  Selling, general and administrative expenses408,998 386,941 
Loss on assets held for sale—  46,946  
Operating earningsOperating earnings225,302  168,130  Operating earnings312,550 225,302 
Interest expenseInterest expense27,268  31,808  Interest expense26,823 27,268 
Interest incomeInterest income(1,183) (890) Interest income(680)(1,183)
Gain on sale of a businessGain on sale of a business(6,551) —  Gain on sale of a business(6,551)
Other income, netOther income, net(7,732) (1,106) Other income, net(2,843)(7,732)
Earnings before provision for income taxesEarnings before provision for income taxes213,500  138,318  Earnings before provision for income taxes289,250 213,500 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes37,221  32,613  Provision for income taxes56,481 37,221 
Net earnings Net earnings  $176,279  $105,705  Net earnings$232,769 $176,279 
Net earnings per share:Net earnings per share:Net earnings per share:
BasicBasic$1.22  $0.73  Basic$1.62 $1.22 
DilutedDiluted$1.21  $0.72  Diluted$1.61 $1.21 
Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:
BasicBasic144,259  145,087  Basic143,765 144,259 
DilutedDiluted145,782  146,911  Diluted144,938 145,782 
 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019 20212020
Net earningsNet earnings$176,279  $105,705  Net earnings$232,769 $176,279 
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of taxOther comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments:Foreign currency translation adjustments:Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains(93,554) 23,700  
Reclassification of foreign currency translation losses to earnings—  25,339  
Total foreign currency translation adjustments(93,554) 49,039  
Foreign currency translation lossesForeign currency translation losses(12,971)(93,554)
Total foreign currency translation adjustments (net of $(10,492) and $(5,139) tax provision, respectively)Total foreign currency translation adjustments (net of $(10,492) and $(5,139) tax provision, respectively)(12,971)(93,554)
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans:Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans:Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans:
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension costAmortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost1,669  175  Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost2,374 1,669 
Amortization of prior service costs included in net periodic pension costAmortization of prior service costs included in net periodic pension cost286  572  Amortization of prior service costs included in net periodic pension cost208 286 
Total pension and other post-retirement benefit plans1,955  747  
Total pension and other post-retirement benefit plans (net of $(773) and $(568) tax provision, respectively)Total pension and other post-retirement benefit plans (net of $(773) and $(568) tax provision, respectively)2,582 1,955 
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges:Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges:Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges:
Unrealized net (losses) gains arising during period(5,074) 2,594  
Net losses (gains) reclassified into earnings1,121  (230) 
Total cash flow hedges(3,953) 2,364  
Unrealized net gains (losses) arising during periodUnrealized net gains (losses) arising during period4,324 (5,074)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earningsNet (gains) losses reclassified into earnings(1,411)1,121 
Total cash flow hedges (net of $(871) and $1,121 tax (provision) benefit, respectively)Total cash flow hedges (net of $(871) and $1,121 tax (provision) benefit, respectively)2,913 (3,953)
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax (95,552) 52,150  
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax(7,476)(95,552)
Comprehensive earningsComprehensive earnings$80,727  $157,855  Comprehensive earnings$225,293 $80,727 


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DOVER CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

March 31, 2020December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Assets Assets  Assets
Current assets: Current assets:    Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents  $508,907  $397,253  Cash and cash equivalents$536,512 $513,075 
Receivables, net of allowances of $33,901 and $29,3811,222,154  1,217,190  
Inventories  852,075  806,141  
Receivables, net of allowances of $39,641 and $40,474Receivables, net of allowances of $39,641 and $40,4741,240,516 1,137,223 
Inventories, netInventories, net900,607 835,804 
Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid and other current assets  122,864  127,846  Prepaid and other current assets137,450 133,085 
Total current assets Total current assets  2,706,000  2,548,430  Total current assets2,815,085 2,619,187 
Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net  841,813  842,318  Property, plant and equipment, net881,131 897,326 
Goodwill Goodwill  3,860,817  3,783,347  Goodwill4,046,552 4,072,542 
Intangible assets, net Intangible assets, net  1,096,140  1,055,014  Intangible assets, net1,040,057 1,083,772 
Other assets and deferred charges Other assets and deferred charges  439,483  440,368  Other assets and deferred charges488,068 479,247 
Total assetsTotal assets$8,944,253  $8,669,477  Total assets$9,270,893 $9,152,074 
Liabilities and Stockholders' EquityLiabilities and Stockholders' EquityLiabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities: Current liabilities:    Current liabilities:  
Notes payable  $500,000  $84,700  
Accounts payable Accounts payable  947,006  983,293  Accounts payable$911,074 $853,942 
Accrued compensation and employee benefits Accrued compensation and employee benefits  175,231  226,658  Accrued compensation and employee benefits202,096 239,750 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue195,201 184,845 
Accrued insurance Accrued insurance  99,992  98,432  Accrued insurance102,000 98,954 
Other accrued expenses Other accrued expenses  355,837  339,060  Other accrued expenses335,555 343,637 
Federal and other income taxes Federal and other income taxes  16,295  17,748  Federal and other income taxes29,436 17,670 
Total current liabilities Total current liabilities  2,094,361  1,749,891  Total current liabilities1,775,362 1,738,798 
Long-term debt Long-term debt  2,963,018  2,985,716  Long-term debt3,063,374 3,108,829 
Deferred income taxes Deferred income taxes  338,586  322,036  Deferred income taxes314,165 298,423 
Noncurrent income tax payableNoncurrent income tax payable52,000  52,000  Noncurrent income tax payable49,937 49,937 
Other liabilities Other liabilities  515,607  527,174  Other liabilities568,911 570,314 
Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' equity:    Stockholders' equity:  
Total stockholders' equity Total stockholders' equity  2,980,681  3,032,660  Total stockholders' equity3,499,144 3,385,773 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $8,944,253  $8,669,477  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$9,270,893 $9,152,074 


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
Common stock $1 par valueAdditional paid-in capitalTreasury stockRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTotal stockholders' equity Common stock $1 par valueAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal stockholders' equity
Balance at December 31, 2019  $258,552  $869,719  $(6,090,842) $8,211,257  $(216,026) $3,032,660  
Adoption of ASU 2016-13—  —  —  (2,112) —  (2,112) 
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020$258,982 $868,882 $8,608,284 $(153,254)$(6,197,121)$3,385,773 
Net earnings Net earnings  —  —  —  176,279  —  176,279  Net earnings232,769 232,769 
Dividends paid ($0.49 per share)—  —  —  (70,899) —  (70,899) 
Dividends paid ($0.495 per share)Dividends paid ($0.495 per share)(71,344)(71,344)
Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards  193  (10,212) —  —  —  (10,019) Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards356 (30,809)(30,453)
Stock-based compensation expense Stock-based compensation expense  —  3,252  —  —  —  3,252  Stock-based compensation expense11,521 11,521 
Common stock acquired Common stock acquired  —  —  (52,916) —  —  (52,916) Common stock acquired(21,637)(21,637)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Other comprehensive loss, net of tax  —  —  —  —  (95,552) (95,552) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(7,476)(7,476)
Other, net Other, net  —  (12) —  —  —  (12) Other, net(9)(9)
Balance at March 31, 2020  $258,745  $862,747  $(6,143,758) $8,314,525  $(311,578) $2,980,681  
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 2021$259,338 $849,585 $8,769,709 $(160,730)$(6,218,758)$3,499,144 


Common stock $1 par valueAdditional paid-in capitalTreasury stockRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive (loss) earningsTotal stockholders' equity Common stock $1 par valueAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal stockholders' equity
Balance at December 31, 2018  $257,822  $886,016  $(5,947,562) $7,815,486  $(243,096) $2,768,666  
Balance at December 31, 2019Balance at December 31, 2019$258,552 $869,719 $8,211,257 $(216,026)$(6,090,842)$3,032,660 
Adoption of ASU 2016-13Adoption of ASU 2016-13(2,112)(2,112)
Net earnings Net earnings  —  —  —  105,705  —  105,705  Net earnings176,279 176,279 
Dividends paid ($0.48 per share)—  —  —  (69,809) —  (69,809) 
Dividends paid ($0.49 per share)Dividends paid ($0.49 per share)(70,899)(70,899)
Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards  392  (20,000) —  —  —  (19,608) Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards193 (10,212)(10,019)
Stock-based compensation expense Stock-based compensation expense  —  8,182  —  —  —  8,182  Stock-based compensation expense3,252 3,252 
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax  —  —  —  —  52,150  52,150  
Common stock acquiredCommon stock acquired(52,916)(52,916)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax(95,552)(95,552)
Other, net Other, net  —  (7,833) —  —  —  (7,833) Other, net(12)(12)
Balance at March 31, 2019  $258,214  $866,365  $(5,947,562) $7,851,382  $(190,946) $2,837,453  
Balance at March 31, 2020Balance at March 31, 2020$258,745 $862,747 $8,314,525 $(311,578)$(6,143,758)$2,980,681 



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DOVER CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019 20212020
Operating Activities:Operating Activities:  Operating Activities:  
Net earningsNet earnings$176,279  $105,705  Net earnings$232,769 $176,279 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:
Loss on assets held for sale—  46,946  
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization68,752  67,738  Depreciation and amortization73,806 68,752 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense3,252  8,182  Stock-based compensation expense11,521 3,252 
Gain on sale of a businessGain on sale of a business(6,551) —  Gain on sale of a business(6,551)
Other, netOther, net(17,358) 2,363  Other, net(9,031)(17,358)
Cash effect of changes in assets and liabilities:Cash effect of changes in assets and liabilities:Cash effect of changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net(25,313) (42,252) Accounts receivable, net(116,320)(25,313)
InventoriesInventories(61,936) (73,041) Inventories(75,421)(61,936)
Prepaid expenses and other assetsPrepaid expenses and other assets(8,654) (14,921) Prepaid expenses and other assets(22,005)(8,654)
Accounts payableAccounts payable(25,245) (22,638) Accounts payable63,766 (34,945)
Accrued compensation and employee benefitsAccrued compensation and employee benefits(67,247) (55,559) Accrued compensation and employee benefits(34,894)(67,247)
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities25,321  (16,107) Accrued expenses and other liabilities22,945 35,021 
Accrued and deferred taxes, netAccrued and deferred taxes, net14,563  18,108  Accrued and deferred taxes, net30,048 14,563 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities75,863  24,524  Net cash provided by operating activities177,184 75,863 
Investing Activities:Investing Activities:    Investing Activities:  
Additions to property, plant and equipmentAdditions to property, plant and equipment(40,172) (37,122) Additions to property, plant and equipment(31,260)(40,172)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquiredAcquisitions, net of cash acquired(208,421) (175,083) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(208,421)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipmentProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment1,232  170  Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment5,845 1,232 
Proceeds from sale of businessesProceeds from sale of businesses16,850  2,245  Proceeds from sale of businesses16,850 
OtherOther—  (7,900) Other(4,157)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(230,511) (217,690) Net cash used in investing activities(29,572)(230,511)
Financing Activities:Financing Activities:    Financing Activities:  
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(52,916) —  Repurchase of common stock(21,637)(52,916)
Change in commercial paper and notes payable415,300  125,893  
Change in notes payableChange in notes payable415,300 
Dividends paid to stockholdersDividends paid to stockholders(70,899) (69,809) Dividends paid to stockholders(71,344)(70,899)
Payments to settle employee tax obligations on exercise of share-based awardsPayments to settle employee tax obligations on exercise of share-based awards(10,019) (19,608) Payments to settle employee tax obligations on exercise of share-based awards(30,453)(10,019)
OtherOther(512) (409) Other(805)(512)
Net cash provided by financing activities280,954  36,067  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by financing activities(124,239)280,954 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(14,652) 3,892  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents64 (14,652)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 111,654  (153,207) 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase in cash and cash equivalents23,437 111,654 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period397,253  396,221  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period513,075 397,253 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$508,907  $243,014  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$536,512 $508,907 


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DOVER CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for interim periods and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. These unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should therefore be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for Dover Corporation ("Dover" or the "Company") for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 14, 2020.12, 2021. The year end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements. Certain amounts in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.  

The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of results for these interim periods. The results of operations of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.

2. Revenue

A majority of the Company’s revenue is short cycle in nature with shipments within one year from order. A small portion of the Company’s revenue derives from contracts extending over one year. The Company's payment terms generally range between 30 to 90 days and vary by the location of businesses, the type of products manufactured to be sold and the volume of products sold, among other factors.
Over 95% of the Company’s performance obligations are recognized at a point in time that relate to the manufacture and sale of a broad range of products and components. Revenue is recognized when control transfers to the customer upon shipment or completion of installation, testing, certification, or other substantive acceptance provisions required under the contract. Less than 5% of the Company’s revenue is recognized over time and generally relates to the sale of equipment or services in which the customer receives the benefit as they are performed or controls the assets being created, or engineered to order equipment that have no alternative use and in which the contract specifies the Company has a right to payment for its costs, plus a reasonable margin.

Revenue from contracts with customers is disaggregated by segmentssegment and geographic location, as itthey best depictsdepict the nature and amount of the Company’s revenue. See Note 17 — Segment Information for revenue by segment and geographic locations.location.
At March 31, 2020,2021, we estimated that $156.0$291 million in revenue is expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period. We expect to recognize approximately 81%77% of our unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) performance obligations as revenue through 2021,2022, with the remaining balance to be recognized in 20222023 and thereafter.

The following table provides information about contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019January 1, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Contract assetsContract assets$13,841  $14,894  $9,330  Contract assets$14,483 $15,020 $14,894 
Contract liabilities - currentContract liabilities - current61,508  44,001  36,461  Contract liabilities - current195,201 184,845 104,901 
Contract liabilities - non-currentContract liabilities - non-current10,363  9,121  9,382  Contract liabilities - non-current20,811 13,921 10,921 


In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company adjusted its prior year balance sheet classification and footnote disclosure related to certain upfront cash consideration received from customers that should have been classified as contract liabilities (included in deferred revenue or other liabilities) rather than customer deposits (included in accounts payable).

The revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 that was included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the period, inclusive of adjustments, amounted to $21,133$104,617 and $15,414,$51,905, respectively.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
3. Acquisitions

2021 Acquisitions

There were no acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

2020 Acquisitions

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company acquired two businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $208,421, net of cash acquired. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Engineered Products and Imaging & Identification and Engineered Products segments. The goodwill recorded as a result of these acquisitions represents the economic benefits expected to be derived from product line expansions and operational synergies. Goodwill in the amount of $33,125 is deductible for U.S. income tax purposes and goodwill in the amount of $92,256 is non-deductible for U.S. income tax purposes for these acquisitions.

On January 24, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc. ("Systech"), a leading provider of product traceability, regulatory compliance and brand-protection software and solutions to pharmaceutical and consumer products manufacturers, for $162,942, net of cash acquired. The Systech acquisition strengthens the portfolio of solutions offered by the Imaging & Identification segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $92,256 and intangible assets of $76,100, primarily related to customer intangibles.

On February 18, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of So. Cal. Soft-Pak, Incorporated ("Soft-Pak") Software Solutions, a leading specialized provider of integrated back office, route management and customer relationship management software solutions to the waste and recycling fleet industry for $45,479, net of cash acquired. The Soft-Pak acquisition strengthens the digital offerings within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $33,125 and intangible assets of $12,800, primarily related to customer intangibles.

The following presents the preliminary allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at acquisition date:
Total 
Current assets, net of cash acquired$19,816 
Property, plant and equipment1,580 
Goodwill125,381 
Intangible assets88,900 
Current liabilities(15,073)
Other liabilities(12,183)
Net assets acquired$208,421 

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications were as follows:
Amount allocatedUseful life (in years)
Goodwill - tax deductible$33,125  na
Goodwill - non deductible92,256  na
Customer intangibles74,100  12
Trademarks5,100  15
Other intangibles9,700  6 - 9
$214,281  

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DOVER CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
2019 Acquisitions

On January 25, 2019,24, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the assetsvoting stock of Belanger,Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc. ("Belanger"Systech"), a leading full-line car wash equipment manufacturerprovider of product traceability, regulatory compliance and brand-protection software and solutions to pharmaceutical and consumer products manufacturers, for $175,083,$162,942, net of cash acquired. The BelangerSystech acquisition strengthens Dover's position in the vehicle wash business withinportfolio of solutions offered by the Fueling SolutionsImaging & Identification segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $97,817$92,256 and intangible assets of $77,000,$76,100, primarily related to customer intangibles. The intangible assets are being amortized over 9 to 15 years.

Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma information illustrates the impact of 2020 and 2019 acquisitions on the Company’s revenue and earnings from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The unaudited pro forma information assumes that the 2020 and 2019 acquisitions had taken place at the beginning of the prior year, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Unaudited pro forma earnings are adjusted to reflect the comparable impact of additional depreciation and amortization expense, net of tax, resulting from the fair value measurement of intangible and tangible assets relating to the year of acquisition.

The unaudited pro forma effects forof acquisitions are not material to the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,  
 20202019
Revenue:  
As reported  $1,655,939  $1,724,757  
Pro forma  1,661,825  1,746,533  
Net earnings:  
As reported  $176,279  $105,705  
Pro forma  180,433  106,188  
Company's Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

4. Disposed Operations

Management evaluates Dover's businesses periodically for their strategic fit within its operations and may from time to time sell or discontinue certain operations for various reasons.

2021

There were no dispositions for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

2020

On March 6, 2020, the Company completed the sale of the Chino, California branch of The AMS Group ("AMS Chino"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Upon disposal of AMS Chino, theThe Company recognized total consideration of $16,850, which included a working capital adjustment. This sale resulted in a pre-tax gain on sale of $6,551 included within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and within the Refrigeration & Food Equipment Segment for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

2019

On March 29, 2019, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell Finder Pompe S.r.l ("Finder"), a wholly owned subsidiary, to Gruppo Aturia S.p.A (“Aturia”). As of March 31, 2019, Finder met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The Company classified Finder's assets and liabilities separately on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2019.

Based on the total consideration from the sale, net of selling costs, the Company recorded a loss on the assets held for sale of $46,946 in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The loss was comprised of an impairment on assets held for sale of $21,607 and $25,339 of foreign currency translation losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive losses.

On April 2, 2019, Dover completed the sale of Finder to Aturia, which generated total cash proceeds of $24,218. The Finder business was included in the results of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. The sale doesdid not represent a strategic shift that will havehad a major effect on operations and financial results and, therefore, did not qualify for presentation as a discontinued operation.


5. Inventories, net
 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Raw materials$516,008 $497,604 
Work in progress193,691 152,360 
Finished goods314,525 304,760 
Subtotal1,024,224 954,724 
Less reserves(123,617)(118,920)
Total$900,607 $835,804 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
5. Inventories
 March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Raw materials$486,866  $467,912  
Work in progress172,173  162,670  
Finished goods300,725  280,051  
Subtotal959,764  910,633  
Less reserves(107,689) (104,492) 
Total$852,075  $806,141  

6. Property, Plant and Equipment, net
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Land Land  $54,580  $56,583  Land$60,567 $60,287 
Buildings and improvements Buildings and improvements  522,155  527,192  Buildings and improvements569,109 570,366 
Machinery, equipment and other Machinery, equipment and other  1,662,535  1,648,354  Machinery, equipment and other1,767,836 1,772,772 
Property, plant and equipment, grossProperty, plant and equipment, gross2,239,270  2,232,129  Property, plant and equipment, gross2,397,512 2,403,425 
Accumulated depreciation Accumulated depreciation  (1,397,457) (1,389,811) Accumulated depreciation(1,516,381)(1,506,099)
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net$841,813  $842,318  Property, plant and equipment, net$881,131 $897,326 

ForDepreciation expense totaled $38,194 and $34,555 for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019, depreciation expense was $34,555 and $32,188,2020, respectively.

7. Credit Losses

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments prospectively. This ASU replaces the incurred loss impairment model with an expected credit loss impairment model for financial instruments, including trade receivables. The amendment requires entities to consider forward-looking information to estimate expected credit losses, resulting in earlier recognition of losses for receivables that are current or not yet due, which were not considered under the previous accounting guidance. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a noncash cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings of $2.1 million, net of $0.6 million of income taxes, on the opening consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2020.

The Company is exposed to credit losses primarily through sales of products and services. The Company’s expected loss allowance methodology for accounts receivable is developed using historical collection experience, current and future economic and market conditions and a review of the current status of customers' trade accounts receivables. Due to the short-term nature of such receivables, the estimate of amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected is based on aging of the accounts receivable balances and other historical and forward-looking information on the financial condition of customers. Additionally, specific allowance amounts are established to record the appropriate provision for customers that have a higher probability of default. The Company’s monitoring activities include timely account reconciliation, dispute resolution, payment confirmation, consideration of customers' financial condition and macroeconomic conditions. Balances are written off when determined to be uncollectible. The Company considered the current and expected future economic and market conditions surrounding the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic and determined that the estimate of credit losses was not significantly impacted.

Estimates are used to determine the allowance. It is based on assessment of anticipated payment and all other historical, current and future information that is reasonably available.

The following table provides a roll-forward of the allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of accounts receivable to present the net amount expected to be collected.
2020
Beginning Balance, January 1,$29,381 
Adoption of ASU 2016-13, cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings2,706 
Provision for expected credit losses3,703 
Amounts written off charged against the allowance(811)
Other, including dispositions and foreign currency translation(1,078)
Ending Balance, March 31,$33,901 
20212020
Beginning Balance, December 31 of the Prior Year$40,474 $29,381 
Adoption of ASU 2016-13, cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings2,706 
Provision for expected credit losses, net of recoveries112 3,703 
Amounts written off charged against the allowance(973)(811)
Other, including dispositions and foreign currency translation28 (1,078)
Ending balance, March 31$39,641 $33,901 

8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segments were as follows:
 Engineered ProductsFueling SolutionsImaging & IdentificationPumps & Process SolutionsRefrigeration & Food EquipmentTotal
Balance at December 31, 2020$682,985 $940,973 $1,117,589 $786,280 $544,715 $4,072,542 
Purchase price adjustments843 (1,926)(225)(1,308)
Foreign currency translation(4,401)(684)(15,222)(3,761)(614)(24,682)
Balance at March 31, 2021$678,584 $941,132 $1,100,441 $782,294 $544,101 $4,046,552 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded purchase price adjustments that reduced goodwill by $1,308, principally related to working capital adjustments for 2020 acquisitions within the Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, and Pumps & Process Solutions segments.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
The Company’s definite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets by major asset class were as follows:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer intangibles$1,545,214 $851,227 $693,987 $1,559,771 $834,798 $724,973 
Trademarks231,560 107,093 124,467 233,205 103,907 129,298 
Patents162,185 141,440 20,745 163,299 141,182 22,117 
Unpatented technologies179,039 115,129 63,910 180,947 113,404 67,543 
Distributor relationships86,108 52,474 33,634 87,028 51,611 35,417 
Drawings & manuals28,135 25,851 2,284 29,198 26,193 3,005 
Other23,897 19,657 4,240 23,901 19,324 4,577 
Total2,256,138 1,312,871 943,267 2,277,349 1,290,419 986,930 
Unamortized intangible assets:
Trademarks96,790 96,790 96,842 96,842 
Total intangible assets, net$2,352,928 $1,312,871 $1,040,057 $2,374,191 $1,290,419 $1,083,772 

Amortization expense was $35,612 and $34,197, respectively, including acquisition-related intangible amortization of $35,173 and $33,817 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

9. Restructuring Activities

The Company's restructuring charges by segment were as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
Engineered Products$3,991 $358 
Fueling Solutions49 1,475 
Imaging & Identification690 256 
Pumps & Process Solutions(17)3,846 
Refrigeration & Food Equipment1,061 560 
Corporate661 846 
Total$6,435 $7,341 
These amounts are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows:
Cost of goods and services$3,907 $1,542 
Selling, general and administrative expenses2,528 5,799 
Total$6,435 $7,341 

The restructuring expenses of $6,435 incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2021 were primarily the result of restructuring programs initiated in 2020 in response to lower demand conditions, asset charges related to a product line exit and broad-based operational efficiency initiatives focusing on footprint consolidation and IT centralization. Additional programs, beyond the scope of the announced programs, may be implemented during 2021 with related restructuring charges.

The $6,435 of restructuring charges incurred during the first quarter of 2021 primarily included the following items:
The Engineered Products segment recorded $3,991 of restructuring charges related principally to asset charges related to a product line exit.

The Fueling Solutions segment recorded $49 of restructuring charges primarily due to headcount reductions.

The Imaging & Identification segment recorded restructuring charges of $690 principally related to headcount reductions.
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8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segments were as follows:
 Engineered ProductsFueling SolutionsImaging & IdentificationPumps & Process SolutionsRefrigeration & Food EquipmentTotal
Balance at December 31, 2019$636,571  $873,381  $977,069  $750,627  $545,699  $3,783,347  
Acquisitions33,125  —  92,256  —  —  125,381  
Disposition of business—  —  —  —  (2,841) (2,841) 
Foreign currency translation(4,446) (26,008) (8,514) (5,790) (312) (45,070) 
Balance at March 31, 2020$665,250  $847,373  $1,060,811  $744,837  $542,546  $3,860,817  

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded additions of $125,381 to goodwill as a result of the acquisitions with the Engineered Products and Imaging & Identification segments discussed in Note 3 — Acquisitions. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company disposed of $2,841 of the Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment goodwill as a result of the sale of a business as discussed in Note 4 — Disposed Operations.

Dover performs its annual goodwill impairment testing in the fourth quarter of each year. During the 2019 impairment testing, all fifteen reporting units had fair values substantially in excess of their carrying values. In addition to the annual impairment test, the Company is required to regularly assess whether a triggering event has occurred which would require interim impairment testing. The Company considered the current and expected future economic and market conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on each of the reporting units. Further, the Company assessed the current market capitalization, forecasts and the amount of headroom in the 2019 impairment test. The Company determined that a triggering event has not occurred which would require an interim impairment test to be performed. Refer to "Segment Results of Operations" for further details on the COVID-19 impact to the Company's operations.

The Company’s definite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets by major asset class were as follows:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer intangibles$1,467,966  $731,391  $736,575  $1,410,636  $714,566  $696,070  
Trademarks220,805  89,123  131,682  218,064  85,791  132,273  
Patents158,612  134,360  24,252  159,376  133,677  25,699  
Unpatented technologies162,763  100,858  61,905  154,505  99,276  55,229  
Distributor relationships80,237  44,889  35,348  82,779  44,202  38,577  
Drawings & manuals26,619  22,228  4,391  27,500  22,403  5,097  
Other22,908  17,482  5,426  22,355  16,939  5,416  
Total2,139,910  1,140,331  999,579  2,075,215  1,116,854  958,361  
Unamortized intangible assets:
Trademarks96,561  —  96,561  96,653  —  96,653  
Total intangible assets, net$2,236,471  $1,140,331  $1,096,140  $2,171,868  $1,116,854  $1,055,014  

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, amortization expense was $34,197 and $35,550, respectively, including acquisition-related intangible amortization of $33,817 and $35,155, respectively.


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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
9. Restructuring Activities

The Company's restructuring charges by segment were as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,  
 20202019
Engineered Products$358  $79  
Fueling Solutions1,475  738  
Imaging & Identification256  291  
Pumps & Process Solutions3,846  381  
Refrigeration & Food Equipment560  1,412  
Corporate846  35  
Total$7,341  $2,936  
These amounts are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows:
Cost of goods and services$1,542  $1,179  
Selling, general and administrative expenses5,799  1,757  
Total$7,341  $2,936  

The restructuring expenses of $7,341 incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2020, were a result of restructuring programs initiated in 2019. Restructuring expense was comprised primarily of broad-based selling, general and administrative expense reduction and broad-based operational efficiency initiatives focusing on footprint consolidation, operational optimization and IT centralization designed to increase operating margin, enhance operations and position the Company for sustained growth and investment. The Company expects to incur additional charges of approximately $6 million during the remainder of 2020. COVID-19 has not resulted in significant restructuring costs. Additional programs, beyond the scope of the announced programs, may be implemented during 2020 with related restructuring charges.

The $7,341 of restructuring charges incurred during the first quarter of 2020 primarily included the following items:
The Engineered Products segment recorded $358 of restructuring charges principally related to headcount reductions.

The Fueling Solutions segment recorded $1,475 of restructuring charges principally related to headcount reductions.

The Imaging & Identification segment recorded $256 of restructuring charges principally related to headcount reductions.

The Pumps & Process Solutions segment recorded $3,846$17 of restructuring expensebenefit primarily due to headcount reductions anda true-up of facility restructuringexit costs.

The Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment recorded $560$1,061 of restructuring expense primarily due to headcount reductions and facility restructuring costs.

Corporate recorded $846$661 of restructuring charges primarily related to headcount reductions and associated exit costs related toassociated with IT centralization initiatives.

The Company’s severance and exit accrual activities were as follows:
SeveranceExitTotal SeveranceExitTotal
Balance at December 31, 2019$13,751  $2,639  $16,390  
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020$10,547 $4,366 $14,913 
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges4,014  3,327  7,341  Restructuring charges2,055 4,380 6,435 
PaymentsPayments(6,510) (2,049) (8,559) Payments(5,105)(2,595)(7,700)
Other, including foreign currency translationOther, including foreign currency translation184  (2,376) 
(1)
(2,192) Other, including foreign currency translation(207)(4,061)(1)(4,268)
Balance at March 31, 2020$11,439  $1,541  $12,980  
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 2021$7,290 $2,090 $9,380 
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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
10. Borrowings

Borrowings consisted of the following:
 March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Short-term
Short-term borrowings$500,000  $—  
Commercial paper—  84,700  
Notes payable$500,000  $84,700  
 
Carrying amount (1)
PrincipalMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Long-term
3.15% 10-year notes due November 15, 2025$400,000 $396,884 $396,716 
1.25% 10-year notes due November 9, 2026 (euro-denominated)600,000 699,283 724,310 
0.750% 8-year notes due November 4, 2027 (euro denominated)500,000 582,232 603,107 
6.65% 30-year debentures due June 1, 2028$200,000 199,280 199,255 
2.950% 10-year notes due November 4, 2029$300,000 296,744 296,650 
5.375% 30-year debentures due October 15, 2035$300,000 296,372 296,309 
6.60% 30-year notes due March 15, 2038$250,000 248,081 248,053 
5.375% 30-year notes due March 1, 2041$350,000 344,498 344,429 
Total long-term debt$3,063,374 $3,108,829 

(1)
 
Carrying amount (1)
PrincipalMarch 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Long-term
3.150% 10-year notes due November 15, 2025$400,000  $396,210  $396,042  
1.25% 10-year notes due November 9, 2026 (euro-denominated)600,000  645,487  658,089  
0.750% 8-year notes due November 4, 2027 (euro denominated)500,000  537,463  548,008  
6.65% 30-year debentures due June 1, 2028$200,000  199,180  199,155  
2.950% 10-year notes due November 4, 2029$300,000  296,366  296,270  
5.375% 30-year debentures due October 15, 2035$300,000  296,122  296,060  
6.60% 30-year notes due March 15, 2038$250,000  247,968  247,939  
5.375% 30-year notes due March 1, 2041$350,000  344,222  344,153  
Total long-term debt$2,963,018  $2,985,716  
(1) Carrying amount is net of unamortized debt discount and deferred debt issuance costs. Total unamortized debt discounts were
$18.316.8 million and $18.9$17.6 million as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. Total deferred debt issuance costs were $15.7$13.9 million and $16.2$14.4 million as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.

As of March 31, 2020,2021, the Company maintained a $1.0 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of banks which expires on October 4, 2024. At the Company's election, loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a base rate plus an applicable margin. The Credit Agreement requires the Company to pay a facility fee and imposes various restrictions on the Company such as, among other things, a requirement to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1. The Company uses the Credit Agreement principally as liquidity back-up for itsits commercial paper program. On March 16, 2020, the Company borrowed $500 million due May 19, 2020 under the Credit Agreement.Agreement, which was subsequently repaid in full during the second quarter with proceeds from resumed commercial paper borrowings. Proceeds from the Credit Agreement borrowing were used to repay all of the Company's outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants in the Credit Agreement and other long-term debt covenants at March 31, 20202021 and had an interest coverage ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of 11.212.1 to 1.

As of March 31, 2020,2021, the Company had approximately $143.5$145.7 million outstanding in letters of credit, surety bonds, and performance and other guarantees which expire on various dates through 2029. These letters of credit and bonds are primarily issued as security for insurance, warranty and other performance obligations. In general, we would only be liable for the amount of these guarantees in the event of default in the performance of our obligations.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)

11. Financial Instruments

Derivatives

The Company is exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates due to the global nature of its operations and certain commodity risks. In order to manage these risks, the Company has hedged portions of its forecasted sales and purchases to occur within the next twelve months that are denominated in non-functional currencies, with currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges. At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had contracts with total notional amounts of $170,672$177,216 and $179,580,$173,674, respectively, to exchange currencies, principally Euro, Pound Sterling, Swedish Krona, Chinese Yuan, Canadian Dollar, and Swiss Franc. The Company believes it is probable that all forecasted cash flow transactions will occur.

In addition, the Company had outstanding contracts with a total notional amount of $76,553$77,916 and $79,707$73,755 as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, that are not designated as hedging instruments. These instruments are used to reduce the
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
Company's exposure for operating receivables and payables that are denominated in non-functional currencies. Gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in other income, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The following table sets forth the fair values of derivative instruments held by the Company as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded:
Fair Value Asset (Liability)Fair Value Asset (Liability)
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019Balance Sheet CaptionMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020Balance Sheet Caption
Foreign currency forwardForeign currency forward$1,826  $2,892  Prepaid / Other current assetsForeign currency forward$4,184 $2,325 Prepaid and other current assets
Foreign currency forwardForeign currency forward(2,979) (476) Other accrued expensesForeign currency forward(744)(2,057)Other accrued expenses

For a cash flow hedge, the change in estimated fair value of a hedging instrument is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings as a separate component of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and is reclassified into revenues and cost of goods and services in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings during the period in which the hedged transaction is recognized.settled. The amount of gains or losses from hedging activity recorded in earnings is not significant, and the amount of unrealized gains and losses from cash flow hedges that are expected to be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months is not significant; therefore, additional tabular disclosures are not presented. There are no amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and the Company's derivative instruments that are subject to credit risk contingent features were not significant.

The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the financial instrument contracts held by the Company; however, nonperformance by these counterparties is considered unlikely as the Company’s policy is to contract with highly-rated, diversified counterparties.

The Company has designated the €600,000 and €500,000 of euro-denominated notes issued November 9, 2016 and November 4, 2019, respectively, as hedges of a portion of its net investment in euro-denominated operations. Changes in the value of the euro-denominated debt are recognized in foreign currency translation adjustments within other comprehensive earnings of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings to offset changes in the value of the net investment in euro-denominated operations.

Amounts recognized in other comprehensive earnings for the gains (losses) on net investment hedges were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920212020
Gain on euro-denominated debtGain on euro-denominated debt$23,624  $3,557  Gain on euro-denominated debt$46,433 $23,624 
Tax expenseTax expense(5,139) (747) Tax expense(10,492)(5,139)
Net gain on net investment hedges, net of taxNet gain on net investment hedges, net of tax$18,485  $2,810  Net gain on net investment hedges, net of tax$35,941 $18,485 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 inputs include inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of assets or liabilities.

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019:2020:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Level 2Level 2Level 2Level 2
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Foreign currency cash flow hedgesForeign currency cash flow hedges$1,826  $2,892  Foreign currency cash flow hedges$4,184 $2,325 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Foreign currency cash flow hedgesForeign currency cash flow hedges2,979  476  Foreign currency cash flow hedges744 2,057 

In addition to fair value disclosure requirements related to financial instruments carried at fair value, accounting standards require interim disclosures regarding the fair value of all of the Company’s financial instruments.

The estimated fair value of long-term debt, net at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020, was $3,311,012$3,460,123 and $3,322,033,$3,635,673, respectively. The estimated fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for similar instruments and is, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable and notes payable are reasonable estimates of their fair values as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

12. Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 were 17.4%19.5% and 23.6%17.4%, respectively. The decreaseincrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 relative to the prior comparable period iswas primarily driven by favorable audit settlements.

The three months ended March 31, 2019 includes a discrete tax benefit from stock exercises, partially offset bysettlements in the exclusion of capital losses on the sale of Finder under local tax law.prior year.

Dover and its subsidiaries file tax returns in the U.S., including various state and local returns, and in other foreign jurisdictions. We believe adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties. The Company is routinely audited by taxing authorities in its filing jurisdictions, and a number of these audits are currently underway. The Company believes that within the next twelve months uncertain tax positions may be resolved and statutes of limitations will expire, which could result in a decrease in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits of approximately 0 to $9.3$13.4 million.

13. Equity Incentive Program

The Company typically grants equity awards annually at its regularly scheduled first quarter meeting of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. During the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, the Company issued stock-settled appreciation rights ("SARs") covering 389,603411,814 shares, performance share awards of 49,05650,371 and restricted stock units ("RSUs") of 78,553.82,469.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of each SAR on the date of grant. Expected volatilities are based on Dover's stock price history, including implied volatilities from traded options on Dover stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate SAR exercise and employee termination patterns within the valuation model. The expected life of SARs granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the average period of time that SARs granted are expected to be outstanding. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the SARs is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
The assumptions used in determining the fair value of the SARs awarded during the respective periods were as follows:
SARsSARs
20202019 20212020
Risk-free interest rateRisk-free interest rate1.44 %2.51 %Risk-free interest rate0.59 %1.44 %
Dividend yieldDividend yield1.65 %2.13 %Dividend yield1.62 %1.65 %
Expected life (years)Expected life (years)5.55.6Expected life (years)5.55.5
VolatilityVolatility22.76 %22.35 %Volatility30.49 %22.76 %
Grant priceGrant price$119.86$91.20Grant price$122.73$119.86
Fair value per share at date of grantFair value per share at date of grant$22.54$17.55Fair value per share at date of grant$29.08$22.54

The performance share awards granted in 2021 and 2020 are market condition awards as attainment is based on Dover's performance relative to its peer group (companies listed under the S&P 500 Industrials sector) for the relevant performance period. The performance period and vesting period for these awards is approximately three years. These awards were valued on the date of grant using the Monte Carlo simulation model (a binomial lattice-based valuation model) with the following assumptions,, and are generally recognized ratably over the vesting period, and the fair value is not subject to change based on future market conditions. The assumptions used in determining the fair value of the performance shares granted in 2020the respective periods were as follows:
Performance Shares
2020
Risk-free interest rate1.40 %
Dividend yield1.65 %
Expected life (years)2.9
Volatility23.30 %
Grant price$119.86
Fair value per share at date of grant$165.71
Performance Shares
20212020
Risk-free interest rate0.19 %1.40 %
Dividend yield1.62 %1.65 %
Expected life (years)2.92.9
Volatility31.90 %23.30 %
Grant price$122.73$119.86
Fair value per share at date of grant$148.29$165.71

The performance share awards granted in 2019 are considered performance condition awards as attainment is based on Dover's performance relative to established internal metrics. The fair value of these awards was determined using Dover's closing stock price on the date of grant. The expected attainment of the internal metrics for these awards is analyzed each reporting period, and the related expense is adjusted based on expected attainment, if that attainment differs from previous estimates. The cumulative effect on current and prior periods of a change in attainment is recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the period of change.  

The fair value and average attainment used in determining stock-based compensation cost for the performance shares issued in 2019 is as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
Performance Shares
2019
Fair value per share at date of grant$91.20
Average attainment rate reflected in expense209.31% 

The Company also has granted RSUs, and the fair value of these awards was determined using Dover's closing stock price on the date of grant.

Stock-based compensation is reported within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The following table summarizes the Company’s compensation expense relating to all stock-based incentive plans:
Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019 20212020
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expensePre-tax stock-based compensation expense$3,252  $8,182  Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense$11,521 $3,252 
Tax benefitTax benefit(349) (1,048) Tax benefit(1,222)(349)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of taxTotal stock-based compensation expense, net of tax$2,903  $7,134  Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax$10,299 $2,903 

The increase in stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the prior comparable period was primarily due to plan amendments in the current year accelerating the vesting on shares awarded to retirement-eligible employees and lower performance share attainment rates in the prior year.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
14. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Litigation

Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings relating to the cleanup of waste disposal sites identified under federal and state statutes that provide for the allocation of such costs among "potentially responsible parties." In each instance, the extent of the Company’s liability appears to be very small in relation to the total projected expenditures and the number of other "potentially responsible parties" involved and is anticipated to be immaterial to the Company. In addition, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in ongoing remedial activities at certain current and former plant sites, in cooperation with regulatory agencies, and appropriate estimated liabilities have been established. At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had estimated liabilities totaling $30,233$29,296 and $30,608,$30,431, respectively, for environmental and other matters, including private party claims for exposure to hazardous substances that are probable and estimable.

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are also parties to a number of other legal proceedings incidental to their businesses. These proceedings primarily involve claims by private parties alleging injury arising out of use of the Company’s products, patent infringement, employment matters, and commercial disputes. Management and legal counsel, at least quarterly, review the probable outcome of such proceedings, the costs and expenses reasonably expected to be incurred and currently accrued to-date, and the availability and extent of insurance coverage. The Company has estimated liabilities for legal matters that are probable and estimable, and at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, these estimated liabilities were not significant. While it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of these legal actions, in the opinion of management, based on the aforementioned reviews, the Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Warranty Accruals

Estimated warranty program claims are provided for at the time of sale of the Company's products. Amounts provided for are based on historical costs and adjusted for new claims and are included within other accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The changes in the carrying amount of product warranties through March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, were as follows:
20202019 20212020
Beginning Balance, December 31 of the Prior YearBeginning Balance, December 31 of the Prior Year$49,116  $50,073  Beginning Balance, December 31 of the Prior Year$51,088 $49,116 
Provision for warrantiesProvision for warranties13,360  13,955  Provision for warranties18,897 13,360 
Settlements madeSettlements made(15,526) (14,993) Settlements made(17,760)(15,526)
Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translationOther adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation(1,079) (792) Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation(839)(1,079)
Ending Balance, March 31$45,871  $48,243  
Ending balance, March 31Ending balance, March 31$51,386 $45,871 

15. Employee Benefit Plans

Retirement Plans

The Company sponsors qualified defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, although the U.S. qualified and non-qualified defined benefit plans are closed to new entrants. The plans’ benefits are generally based on years of service and employee compensation. The Company also provides to certain management employees, through non-qualified plans, supplemental retirement benefits in excess of qualified plan limits imposed by federal tax law.

The tables below set forth the components of the Company’s net periodic expense (income) expense relating to retirement benefit plans. The service cost component is recognized within selling, general and administrative expenses and cost of goods and services, depending on the functional area of the underlying employees included in the plans, and the non-operating components of pension costs are included within other income, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)

Qualified Defined Benefits
Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
U.S. Plan  Non-U.S. Plans   U.S. PlanNon-U.S. Plans
2020201920202019 2021202020212020
Service costService cost$1,706  $1,754  $1,293  $1,545  Service cost$1,784 $1,706 $1,442 $1,293 
Interest costInterest cost4,068  4,756  825  1,241  Interest cost3,401 4,068 667 825 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(7,869) (8,534) (1,677) (1,517) Expected return on plan assets(7,245)(7,869)(1,799)(1,677)
Amortization:Amortization:Amortization:
Prior service cost (credit)Prior service cost (credit)57  76  (119) (58) Prior service cost (credit)53 57 (169)(119)
Recognized actuarial lossRecognized actuarial loss1,884  —  742  816  Recognized actuarial loss2,503 1,884 1,000 742 
Net periodic (income) expense$(154) $(1,948) $1,064  $2,027  
Net periodic expense (income)Net periodic expense (income)$496 $(154)$1,141 $1,064 

Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits
Three Months Ended March 31,  
20202019
Service cost$318  $486  
Interest cost441  668  
Amortization:
   Prior service cost424  703  
   Recognized actuarial gain(464) (570) 
Net periodic expense$719  $1,287  

Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

The Company also maintains post-retirement benefit plans, although these plans are closed to new entrants. The supplemental and post-retirement benefit plans are supported by the general assets of the Company. The following table sets forth the components of the Company’s net periodic expense relating to its post-retirement benefit plans:
 Three Months Ended March 31,  
 20202019
Service cost$ $ 
Interest cost60  78  
Amortization:
   Prior service cost  
   Recognized actuarial gain(4) (18) 
Net periodic expense$64  $68  

The total amount amortized out of accumulated other comprehensive earnings into net periodic pension and post-retirement expense totaled $2,523 and $952 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Service cost$390 $318 
Interest cost308 441 
Amortization:
   Prior service cost383 424 
   Recognized actuarial gain(418)(464)
Net periodic expense$663 $719 

Defined Contribution Retirement Plans

The Company also offers defined contribution retirement plans which cover the majority of its U.S. employees, as well as employees in certain other countries. The related expense is recognized within selling, general and administrative expenses and cost of goods and services, depending on the functional area of the underlying employees included in the plans. The Company’s expense relating to defined contribution plans werewas $15,061 and $14,048 and $12,906 for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019, respectively.2020.


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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
16. Other Comprehensive Earnings

The amounts recognized in other comprehensive (loss) earnings were as follows:
Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended  
 March 31, 2020March 31, 2019
 Pre-taxTaxNet of taxPre-taxTaxNet of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments  $(88,415) $(5,139) $(93,554) $49,786  $(747) $49,039  
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans  2,523  (568) 1,955  952  (205) 747  
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges  (5,074) 1,121  (3,953) 2,993  (629) 2,364  
Total other comprehensive (loss) earnings $(90,966) $(4,586) $(95,552) $53,731  $(1,581) $52,150  

Total comprehensive earnings were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019
Net earnings$176,279  $105,705  
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings (95,552) 52,150  
Comprehensive earnings$80,727  $157,855  

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019
Foreign currency translation:
Reclassification of foreign currency translation losses to earnings for assets held for sale$—  $25,339  
Tax benefit—  —  
Net of tax$—  $25,339  
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of actuarial losses$2,158  $228  
Amortization of prior service costs365  724  
Total before tax2,523  952  
Tax benefit(568) (205) 
Net of tax$1,955  $747  
Cash flow hedges:
Net losses (gains) reclassified into earnings $1,420  $(291) 
Tax (benefit) provision (299) 61  
Net of tax$1,121  $(230) 

The reclassification of foreign currency translation losses to earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2019 relates to the sale of Finder. See Note 4 — Disposed Operations for further details.
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of actuarial losses$3,085 $2,158 
Amortization of prior service costs270 365 
Total before tax3,355 2,523 
Tax benefit(773)(568)
Net of tax$2,582 $1,955 
Cash flow hedges:
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings$(1,833)$1,420 
Tax provision (benefit)422 (299)
Net of tax$(1,411)$1,121 

The Company recognizes the amortization of net actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs in other income, net within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
Cash flow hedges consist mainly of foreign currency forward contracts. The Company recognizes the realized gains and losses on its cash flow hedges in the same line item as the hedged transaction, such as revenue, cost of goods and services, or selling, general and administrative expenses.


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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
17. Segment Information

The Company categorizes its operating companies into 5 reportable segments as follows:

Engineered Products segment is a provider of a wide range of products, software and services that have broad customer applications across a number of markets, including aftermarket vehicle service, solid waste handling, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, industrial winch and hoist, and fluid dispensing.

Fueling Solutions segment is focused on providing components, equipment and software and service solutions enabling safe transport of fuels and other hazardous fluids along the supply chain, as well as the safe and efficient operation of retail fueling and vehicle wash establishments.

Imaging & Identification segment supplies precision marking and coding, product traceability and digital textile printing equipment, as well as related consumables, software and services.

Pumps & Process Solutions segment manufactures specialty pumps, fluid handling components, plastics and polymer processing equipment, single use pumps, flow meters and connectors, and highly engineered components for rotating and reciprocating machines.

Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment is a provider of innovative and energy-efficient equipment and systems that serve the commercial refrigeration, heating and cooling and food equipment markets.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)

Segment financial information and a reconciliation of segment results to consolidated results was as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019 20212020
Revenue: Revenue:  Revenue:  
Engineered Products Engineered Products  $408,160  $418,851  Engineered Products$428,127 $408,160 
Fueling Solutions Fueling Solutions  359,982  373,050  Fueling Solutions389,678 359,982 
Imaging & Identification Imaging & Identification  256,765  268,354  Imaging & Identification284,328 256,765 
Pumps & Process Solutions Pumps & Process Solutions  319,536  330,219  Pumps & Process Solutions394,377 319,536 
Refrigeration & Food Equipment Refrigeration & Food Equipment  311,913  334,643  Refrigeration & Food Equipment372,077 311,913 
Intra-segment eliminations Intra-segment eliminations  (417) (360) Intra-segment eliminations(686)(417)
Total consolidated revenue Total consolidated revenue  $1,655,939  $1,724,757  Total consolidated revenue$1,867,901 $1,655,939 
Net earnings: Net earnings:  Net earnings: 
Segment earnings (EBIT): (1)
Segment earnings (EBIT): (1)
Segment earnings (EBIT): (1)
  
Engineered Products Engineered Products  $69,094  $67,119  Engineered Products$68,779 $69,094 
Fueling SolutionsFueling Solutions53,498  37,230  Fueling Solutions66,480 53,498 
Imaging & Identification Imaging & Identification  51,482  55,955  Imaging & Identification56,992 51,482 
Pumps & Process Solutions (2)
Pumps & Process Solutions (2)
66,079  14,991  
Pumps & Process Solutions (2)
123,645 66,079 
Refrigeration & Food Equipment(3)(2)
Refrigeration & Food Equipment(3)(2)
23,529  24,807  
Refrigeration & Food Equipment(3)(2)
38,117 23,529 
Total segment earnings (EBIT)Total segment earnings (EBIT) 263,682  200,102  Total segment earnings (EBIT)354,013 263,682 
Corporate expense / other (4)(3)
Corporate expense / other (4)(3)
24,097  30,866  
Corporate expense / other (4)(3)
38,620 24,097 
Interest expense Interest expense  27,268  31,808  Interest expense26,823 27,268 
Interest incomeInterest income(1,183) (890) Interest income(680)(1,183)
Earnings before provision for income taxes Earnings before provision for income taxes  213,500  138,318  Earnings before provision for income taxes289,250 213,500 
Provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes  37,221  32,613  Provision for income taxes56,481 37,221 
Net earnings Net earnings  $176,279  $105,705  Net earnings$232,769 $176,279 
(1) Segment earnings (EBIT) includes non-operating income and expense directly attributable to the segments. Non-operating income and expense includes gain on sale of a business and other income, net.
(2) The three months ended March 31, 20192020 includes a $46,946 loss on assets held for sale for Finder.
(3) The three months ended March 31, 2020 includes a $6,551 gain on the sale of AMS Chino.
(4)(3) Certain expenses are maintained at the corporate level and not allocated to the segments. These expenses include executive and functional compensation costs, non-service pension costs, non-operating insurance expenses, shared business services overhead costs, deal related expenses and various administrative expenses relating to the corporate headquarters.

The following table presents revenue disaggregated by geography based on the location of the Company's customer:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Revenue by geography20212020
United States$1,036,014 $956,640 
Europe445,295 361,166 
Asia192,107 154,275 
Other Americas130,177 129,049 
Other64,308 54,809 
Total$1,867,901 $1,655,939 
18. Share Repurchases

In November 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new standing share repurchase authorization, whereby the Company may repurchase up to 20 million shares beginning on January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. This share repurchase authorization replaced the February 2018 share repurchase authorization.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company repurchased 182,951 shares of common stock at a total cost of $21,637, or $118.27 per share. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 548,659 shares of common stock at a total cost of $52,916, or $96.45.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited)
The following table presents revenue disaggregated by geography based on the location of the Company's customer:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Revenue by geography20202019
United States$956,640  $919,892  
Europe361,166  402,645  
Asia154,275  196,350  
Other Americas129,049  138,118  
Other54,809  67,752  
Total$1,655,939  $1,724,757  
18. Share Repurchases

In February 2018, the Company's Board of Directors approved a standing share repurchase authorization, whereby the Company may repurchase up to 20 million shares of its common stock through December 31, 2020. This share repurchase authorization replaced the January 2015 share repurchase authorization.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, under the February 2018 authorization, the Company repurchased 548,659 shares of common stock at a total cost of $52,916, or $96.45 per share. There were no repurchases under the February 2018 authorization during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The Company has suspended further repurchases as a result of business uncertainty related to COVID-19.

As of March 31, 2020, 7,811,3852021, 19,817,049 shares remain authorized for repurchase under the February 2018November 2020 share repurchase authorization.

19. Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share:
Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019 20212020
Net earningsNet earnings$176,279  $105,705  Net earnings$232,769 $176,279 
Basic earnings per common share:Basic earnings per common share:Basic earnings per common share:  
Net earningsNet earnings$1.22  $0.73  Net earnings$1.62 $1.22 
Weighted average shares outstandingWeighted average shares outstanding144,259,000  145,087,000  Weighted average shares outstanding143,765,000 144,259,000 
Diluted earnings per common share:Diluted earnings per common share:Diluted earnings per common share:  
Net earningsNet earnings$1.21  $0.72  Net earnings$1.61 $1.21 
Weighted average shares outstandingWeighted average shares outstanding145,782,000  146,911,000  Weighted average shares outstanding144,938,000 145,782,000 

The following table is a reconciliation of the share amounts used in computing earnings per share:
Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019 20212020
Weighted average shares outstanding - BasicWeighted average shares outstanding - Basic144,259,000  145,087,000  Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic143,765,000 144,259,000 
Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of SARs and vesting of performance shares and RSUsDilutive effect of assumed exercise of SARs and vesting of performance shares and RSUs1,523,000  1,824,000  Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of SARs and vesting of performance shares and RSUs1,173,000 1,523,000 
Weighted average shares outstanding - DilutedWeighted average shares outstanding - Diluted145,782,000  146,911,000  Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted144,938,000 145,782,000 

Diluted earnings per share amounts are computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of SARs and vesting of performance shares and RSUs, as determined using the treasury stock method.  

The weighted average number of anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the calculation above were approximately 65,00088,000 and 42,00065,000 for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.


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20. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently AdoptedIssued Accounting Standards

In June 2016,March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 326): Measurement848) Facilitation of Credit Lossesthe Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Instruments, which amendsReporting. The purpose of this update is to provide optional guidance for a limited time to ease the impairment modelpotential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by requiring entities to use a forward-looking approach based on expected losses rather than incurred losses to estimate credit losses onreference rate reform if certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. This resulted in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. In addition, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326 which provides clarity on certain aspects of thecriteria are met. The amendments in this update are elective and are effective upon issuance for all entities. Management is evaluating the impact of this ASU 2016-13. The Company adoptedand does not expect this guidance prospectively on January 1, 2020. Upon adoption, the Company recordedupdate to have a noncash cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings of $2.1 million, net of $0.6 million of income taxes,material impact on the opening consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2020. See Note 7 — Credit Losses for further details.Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

21. Subsequent EventsEvent

Subsequent to March 31, 2020,On April 19, 2021, the Company reduced production at our operations in response to COVID-19 related government mandates, reduced demand conditionscompleted the acquisition of AvaLAN Wireless Systems Incorporated ("AvaLAN"), a leading provider of highly-secure wireless and other operational drivers in several of our businesses. This resulted in temporary, partial closures of several facilitieswired Ethernet solutions, managed routers, software-as-a-service and cloud-based services, for approximately $40.0 million. AvaLAN will be included in the U.S. and Europe across our business. Meanwhile, certain facilities that were closed as of March 31, 2020 have re-opened. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our operational and financial performance will depend on certain developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak, its impact on our customers and suppliers and the range of governmental and community reactions to the pandemic, which are uncertain and cannot be fully predicted at this time.Fueling Solutions segment.


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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Refer to the section below entitled "Special Notes Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" for a discussion of factors that could cause our actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained below and throughout this quarterly report.

Throughout this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A"), we refer to measures used by management to evaluate performance as well as liquidity, including a number of financial measures that are not defined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). We believe these measures provide investors with important information that is useful in understanding our business results and trends. Explanations within this MD&A provide more details on the use and derivation of these measures.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") a pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak and associated counter-acting measures implemented by governments around the world, as well as increased business uncertainty, are having an adverse impact on our financial results and are discussed in more detail below.

OVERVIEW

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider delivering innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. The Company's entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes and fosters deep customer engagement and collaboration, which has led to Dover's well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry-leading product innovation. Unless the context indicates otherwise, references herein to "Dover," "the Company," and words such as "we," "us," or "our" include Dover Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Dover's five operating segments are as follows:

Our Engineered Products segment is a provider of a wide range of products, software and services that have broad customer applications across a number of markets, including aftermarket vehicle service, solid waste handling, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, industrial winch and hoist, and fluid dispensing.

Our Fueling Solutions segment is focused on providing components, equipment and software and service solutions enabling safe transport of fuels and other hazardous fluids along the supply chain, as well as the safe and efficient operation of retail fueling and vehicle wash establishments.

Our Imaging & Identification segment supplies precision marking and coding, product traceability and digital textile printing equipment, as well as related consumables, software and services.

Our Pumps & Process Solutions segment manufactures specialty pumps, fluid handling components, plastics and polymer processing equipment, single use pumps, flow meters and connectors, and highly engineered components for rotating and reciprocating machines.

Our Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment is a provider of innovative and energy-efficient equipment and systems that serve the commercial refrigeration, heating and cooling and food equipment markets.

In the first quarter of 2020,2021, revenue was $1.7$1.9 billion, which decreased $68.8increased $212.0 million, or 4.0%12.8%, as compared to the first quarter of 2019. Results were2020. This was driven by an organic revenue declinegrowth of 2.7%8.8%, an unfavorablea favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 1.4%3.1%, and acquisition-related revenue growth of 1.2%. This increase was partially offset by a 0.7%0.3% impact due to dispositions. This growth was partially offset by acquisition-related revenue growth of 0.8%.

The 2.7%8.8% organic revenue decline was broad based across our segments, compared to strong sales performance ingrowth for the comparable first quarter of 2019 of 5.3% revenue growth, in which organic revenue growth2021 was 8.3%, and the current quarter decline was also due to the slowing demand environment in several ofbroad-based across our end-markets driven by the outbreak of COVID-19.segments. The Imaging & Identification and Refrigeration & Food Equipment segments both experienced organic revenue decline of 4.3%, reflecting primarily weaker demand for textile digital printing equipment and for commercial foodservice and heat exchange equipment, respectively. Fueling Solutions segment organic revenue declined 2.6% which was driven by weaker demand for transportation, vehicle wash and underground retail fueling equipment. Engineered Products segment organic revenue declined 1.9% as a result of a slowing of demand in industrial automation and winch markets, as well as vehicle aftermarket, partially offset by strong performance in our waste handling business. Pumps & Process Solutions segment had organic revenue growth of 18.4% as a result of strength in biopharma pumps and connectors, and increased demand for industrial pumps and plastics & polymer processing solutions, partially offset by a prolonged recovery in precision components. The Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment posted organic revenue growth of 18.3% primarily driven by robust demand across key markets such as food retail, can-shaping equipment, and heat exchangers, while organic revenue declined for commercial foodservice equipment. The Imaging & Identification segment experienced growth in organic revenue of 3.7% primarily driven by growth in marking & coding equipment and consumables supported by increased demand for serialization and traceability software, partially offset by declines in our digital textile printing business caused by ongoing disruption in the apparel retail industry. The Fueling Solutions segment had organic revenue growth of 3.0% driven by sustained strength in retail fueling and improving demand in vehicle wash solutions. The Engineered Products segment had organic revenue growth of 2.3% primarily as a result of continued strength in vehicle services, industrial automation and
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revenue declined 1.1% asaerospace and defense businesses, partially offset by a result of reduced demand for pumpsprolonged recovery in our industrial winch business and precision components, including from the oil & gas industry.lower shipments in our waste handling business due to lower beginning backlog and supply chain constraints.

From a geographic perspective, in the first quarter, organic revenue for the U.S., our largest market, grew 4%, while organicincreased 6.9%. Organic revenue in Asia and Europe grew 19.8% and Asia declined 7% and 19% respectively, year over year. U.S.12.7%, respectively. This organic growth was driven primarily by strength in our Fueling Solutions and Engineered Products segments, partially offset by a slight decline in our Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment. The decline in Europe was broad-based across four segments, except Pumps and Process Solutions, asdue to improved market conditions since the region faced significant operational and demand headwinds from the developing pandemic. The decline in Asia was driven mainly by a sharp decline in China and weakness in India across all segments as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19.prior year.

Bookings were $1.8$2.3 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2020, flat2021, an increase of $547.6 million, or 30.7% compared to the prior year comparable period. Included in this result was organic growth of 0.9%26.5%, acquisition-related bookings growth of 1.0%, offset by an unfavorablea favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 1.2%3.0%, and acquisition-related bookings growth of 1.5%, partially offset by a 0.7%0.3% impact due to dispositions. Organic bookings growth wasBookings grew organically in all five segments primarily due to robust activityas a result of strong demand and order intake in our Fueling Solutions segment as well as growth in our Pumps & Process Solutions segment, offset by a decline in our Refrigeration & Food Equipment and Engineered Products segments.most end markets. Backlog as of March 31, 20202021 was $1.6$2.2 billion, an increase from $1.4$1.6 billion fromin the prior year. See definition of bookings and backlog within "Segment Results of Operations".

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we acquired Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc. ("Systech") and So. Cal. Soft-Pak, Incorporated ("Soft-Pak") Software Solutions for an aggregate priceRightsizing charges of $208.4$4.2 million net of cash acquired. Systech is a leading provider of software and solutions for product traceability, regulatory compliance and brand protection and will strengthen the portfolio of solutions offered by our Imaging & Identification segment to customers in the pharmaceutical and consumer products industries. Soft-Pak is a leading specialized provider of integrated back office, route management and customer relationship management software solutions to the waste and recycling fleet industry and will further strengthen the digital offerings of our waste handling business in our Engineered Products segment.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we divested the Chino, California branch of The AMS Group ("AMS Chino"), a regional aftermarket refrigeration services and solutions provider based in Southern California. The AMS Group was a wholly owned subsidiary, which was part of our Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment. We sold the business and recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of $6.6 million.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we continued to execute on our previously announced rightsizing programs to further optimize operations. Rightsizing charges included restructuring costs of $7.3$6.4 million andless other costsbenefits of $0.5$2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. Restructuring expense was comprisedand other rightsizing benefits were primarily a result of broad-based selling, general and administrative expense reduction initiativescontinued actions taken in response to lower demand during 2020, asset charges related to a product line exit, and broad-based operational efficiency initiatives focusing on footprint consolidation operational optimization and IT centralization. These restructuring charges were broad-based across all segments as well as corporate. We expect to incur $6 millionRightsizing benefits principally resulted from gain on sale of restructuring charges duringassets in the remainder of 2020 for these initiatives.quarter.

We also purchased 0.5 million shares of our common stock for a total cost of $52.9 million, or $96.45 per share, during the three months ended March 31, 2020. We have suspended repurchases as a result of business uncertainty related to COVID-19.COVID-19 Update

The recentglobal COVID-19 outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted and will continue to result in significant economic disruptionassociated countermeasures implemented by governments around the world, as well as increased business uncertainty, had an adverse impact on our financial results during 2020 through global shutdowns and has and will adversely affect our business, including our supply chain and operations.operational disruptions. We also have experiencedtook a variety of actions during 2020 to help mitigate the financial impact, including executing temporary cost savings measures, reducing our capital spending, initiating restructuring actions and expect to continue to experience reductionsproactively managing our working capital. Activity in customermany of the end markets we serve sequentially improved as 2020 progressed, and this trend continued in the first quarter of 2021, although demand in several of our end-markets. We expect that the social distancing measures, the reduced operational status of our supplierscertain businesses such as digital textile printing, food equipment and reductions in production at certain facilities will more meaningfully impact our operationsindustrial winch is expected to take longer to recover with improvement expected in the second quarter, and general business uncertainty will continue to negatively impact demand in severalhalf of our end-markets in the second quarter, and possibly beyond. During the first quarter, the impact of COVID-19 on Dover's businesses was most pronounced in China and Italy, where we experienced interruption of our operations due to regulatory requirements as well as weakening demand and supply chain difficulties.2021.

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Our foremost focus has been on the health and safety of our employees business partnersthroughout the pandemic and customers. In responsewe will continue to maintain the outbreak,safety protocols we established, a centralincluding encouraging our associates to seek vaccination when eligible. Our core global response team, initiated enhanced health and safety measures across our facilities and enacted information technology ("IT") security protocols in response to new “work-from-home” patterns for office staff. More specifically, we have modified practices at our manufacturing locations and offices to adhere toremained fully operational during the first quarter. As guidance from authorities such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health and governmental authorities with respect to social distancing, physical separation, personal protective equipment and sanitization, and have restricted the number of employees permitted in common areas at any given time. Further,or World Health Organization evolves, we will update our practices accordingly, as we have enhanced our operational excellence model by memorializing our approach to sanitized manufacturing which includes procedures for dealing with confirmed COVID-19 cases, compliance auditing, and manufacturing line design. We are approaching our response to this outbreak with a recognition that our operating companies provide essential and important products and services on which our customers and broader society rely upon daily to support crucial functions. For example:done throughout the pandemic.

Our Engineered Products segment includes our waste handling business that provides a broad range of products and services to support municipal waste collection.

Our Fueling Solutions segment supports the ongoing operation of gas stations and broader fuel supply chain with equipment, components and services.

Our Imaging & Identification segment supplies equipment, consumables and services that enable the food and personal goods industries to comply with product marking regulations and provide product identification and traceability for consumers (such as product expiration dates).

Our Pumps & Process Solutions segment include businesses in the biopharma and medical markets that produce components that are used in the research and production of pharmaceuticals. Other businesses provide products for diluting and dispensing chemicals specifically used for facility cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and components that support the safe operation of paper production plants, chemical facilities, fuel refineries and many other industries and equipment that supports the recycling of plastic waste.

Our Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment supports food stores with refrigeration equipment, parts and services.

Accordingly, we consider our companies to be essential suppliers to our customers and business partners and therefore most of our U.S. and global facilities have remained substantially operational during the outbreak while implementing enhanced safety protocols designed to protect the well-being of our employees. Operations at the facilities in countries with broad-based mandated shutdowns (China, Italy, India, Malaysia) were suspended for a portion of the first quarter.

As of March 31, 2020, approximately 78% of our major global facilities (by count) were fully operational, approximately 9% were partially operational, and the remaining 13% were fully closed. From a geographic perspective, U.S. production continues for most of our businesses. However, in March, in the U.S., we voluntarily closed a plant serving the automotive industry as the customer base has largely temporarily ceased operation, and we closed our plants serving the vehicle wash industry due to local government mandates. In Italy, while operations have been suspended since mid-to-late March due to government mandates, we anticipate resuming at least some limited operations in the second quarter. In China, all operations were halted in late January and early February, but were back to fully operational by early March and we expect to see improvement in the currently lagging demand environment. To a lesser extent (due to a smaller scale presence), we have also been impacted by government-mandated shutdowns in India and Malaysia.

Subsequent to March 31, 2020, we have continued to reduce production at operations in several of our businesses in response to government mandates, reduced demand conditions and other operational drivers. This resulted in temporary, partial closures of several facilities in the U.S. and Europe (across the Fueling Solutions, Engineered Products and Refrigeration & Food Equipment segments). As of April 17, 2020, 7% of our major global facilities (by count) were closed completely and 11% were partially closed or operated with a reduced capacity. Meanwhile, certain facilities that were closed as of March 31, 2020 have re-opened. We anticipate that we will experience additional temporary shut-downs in Europe and in the U.S. in the second quarter.

Beginning in early-to-mid-March 2020, the commercial paper market began to experience very high levels of volatility as a result of COVID 19-related uncertainties. As a result, on March 16, 2020, in the spirit of prudent liquidity management, we borrowed $500 million due May 19, 2020 under our $1 billion revolving credit facility, even though we have no long-term debt maturities until 2025. Proceeds from the borrowing were used to repay all of our outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes. See "Financial Condition - Capitalization" for further discussion.

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While we are encouraged that approximately 30% of our overall revenue represents recurring demand, which includes parts, consumables, services and software, we expect a weak demand environment in the second quarter and likely into the third quarter in several of our end-markets, such as the commercial refrigeration, vehicle service and apparel and textile printing markets. We are taking steps across the portfolio and at the corporate center to reduce our controllable costs, including short-term actions to reduce labor costs, including furloughs, eliminating non-essential travel and reducing discretionary spend. Additionally, we are proactively managing our working capital and have significantly reduced our capital spending plan for the year, without deferring strategic ongoing initiatives. We also continue to monitor government economic stabilization efforts and expect to participate in certain legislative provisions, such as deferring estimated tax payments to later in the year or the following two years and utilizing job retention subsidies.

The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our operational and financial performance will depend on certain developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak, its impact on our customers and suppliers and the range of governmental and community reactions to the pandemic, which are uncertain and cannot be fully predicted at this time. We will continue to proactively respond to the situation and may take further actions that alter our business operations as may be required by governmental authorities, or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees and customers.











































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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)(dollars in thousands, except per share data)20202019% Change(dollars in thousands, except per share data)20212020% Change
RevenueRevenue$1,655,939  $1,724,757  (4.0)%Revenue$1,867,901 $1,655,939 12.8 %
Cost of goods and servicesCost of goods and services1,043,696  1,101,215  (5.2)%Cost of goods and services1,146,353 1,043,696 9.8 %
Gross profitGross profit612,243  623,542  (1.8)%Gross profit721,548 612,243 17.9 %
Gross profit marginGross profit margin37.0 %36.2 %0.8  Gross profit margin38.6 %37.0 %1.6 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses386,941  408,466  (5.3)%Selling, general and administrative expenses408,998 386,941 5.7 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenueSelling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue23.4 %23.7 %(0.3) Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue21.9 %23.4 %(1.5)
Loss on assets held for sale—  46,946  nm*  
Operating earningsOperating earnings225,302  168,130  Operating earnings312,550 225,302 
Interest expenseInterest expense27,268  31,808  (14.3)%Interest expense26,823 27,268 (1.6)%
Interest incomeInterest income(1,183) (890) 32.9 %Interest income(680)(1,183)(42.5)%
Gain on sale of a businessGain on sale of a business(6,551) —  nm*  Gain on sale of a business— (6,551)nm*
Other income, netOther income, net(7,732) (1,106) nm*  Other income, net(2,843)(7,732)nm*
Earnings before provision for income taxesEarnings before provision for income taxes213,500  138,318  54.4 %Earnings before provision for income taxes289,250 213,500 35.5 %
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes37,221  32,613  14.1 %Provision for income taxes56,481 37,221 51.7 %
Effective tax rateEffective tax rate17.4 %23.6 %(6.2) Effective tax rate19.5 %17.4 %2.1 
Net earningsNet earnings$176,279  $105,705  66.8 %Net earnings232,769 176,279 32.0 %
Net earnings per common share - dilutedNet earnings per common share - diluted$1.21  $0.72  68.1 %Net earnings per common share - diluted$1.61 $1.21 33.1 %
* nm - not meaningful  

Revenue

InRevenue for the first quarter of 2020, revenue decreased $68.8three months ended March 31, 2021 increased $212.0 million, or 4.0%12.8%, from the prior year comparable period.quarter. Results included an organic revenue declinegrowth of 2.7% across all our segments8.8% primarily due to the adverse impact of the recent outbreak of COVID-19. Acquisition-related revenue growth was 0.8% led by our Imaging & Identification and Pumps & Process Solutions segments, partially offset by an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation of 1.4% and a 0.7% impact from dispositions within the Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment segments. Acquisition-related revenue growth of 1.2%, led by our Fueling Solutions and Imaging & Identification segments, along with a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 3.1%, was slightly offset by a 0.3% impact from a disposition within the Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment. Customer pricing favorably impacted revenue by approximately 0.7%approximately 0.8% in the first quarter of 2020.2021.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2020 decreased $11.32021 increased $109.3 million, or 1.8%17.9%, and gross profit margin increased 160 basis points to 38.6%, from the prior year comparable period, primarilyquarter, due to an organic revenue decline of 2.7%,growth primarily driven by strong market conditions and improved demand, favorable operating leverage and product mix, and benefits from productivity and cost reduction actions, partially offset by increased material and inflation costs due to the impact of COVID-19, partially offset by pricing initiatives, benefits from productivity initiatives and rightsizing actions and cost containment actions. Gross profit margin increased 80 basis points to 37.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 from the comparable period primarily due to benefits from productivity initiatives and rightsizing costs and cost containment actions. We are managing the operating plants' production aggressively to match demand.logistics costs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 decreased $21.52021 increased $22.1 million, or 5.3%5.7%, from the prior year comparable period, quarter, primarily due to adjustments to variable compensation to reflect current performance partially offset by a reductiondecrease in discretionary and planned spend and benefits from rightsizing actions.restructuring costs. As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 30decreased 150 basis points to 23.4%, reflecting21.9% due to an increase in the decrease in expenses. We are taking proactive cost reduction efforts as we monitor the impact of COVID-19. We expect the second quarter to require continued and more significant actions to reduce costs to offset revenue decline and under-absorption of production fixed overhead, such as further reducing discretionary spend and headcount to match demand.base.

Research and development costs, including qualifying engineering costs, are expensed when incurred and amounted to $35.5$41.2 million and $34.6$35.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. These costs as a percent of revenue were 2.1%2.2% and 2.0%2.1% for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.
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Loss on assets held for sale

On March 29, 2019, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell Finder Pompe S.r.l. ("Finder") for total consideration of approximately $23.6 million net of estimated selling costs. As of March 31, 2019, Finder met the criteria to be classified as held for sale and based on the total consideration from the sale, net of selling costs, we recorded a loss on the assets held for sale of $46.9 million. The loss was comprised of an impairment on assets held for sale of $21.6 million and foreign currency translation losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses to current earnings of $25.3 million. We subsequently sold Finder on April 2, 2019, which generated total cash proceeds of $24.2 million.

Gain on sale of a business

On March 6, 2020, we sold the Company soldChino, California branch of The AMS ChinoGroup ("AMS Chino") within the Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment for net cash proceedstotal consideration of $16.9 million, of whichmillion. A gain on sale of $6.6 million was recognized.recognized on this sale. The disposal did not represent a strategic shift in operations and, therefore, did not qualify for presentation as discontinued operations.

Other income, net

Other income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2020 increased $6.62021 decreased $4.9 million respectively from the prior year comparable period primarily due to increased foreign exchange gainslosses from the remeasurement of foreign currency denominated balances and increased earnings from our equity method investments.balances.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were 19.5% and 2019 were 17.4% and 23.6%, respectively. The decreaseincrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 relative to the prior year comparable periodquarter was primarily driven by favorable audit settlements.settlements in the prior year. See Note 12 — Income Taxes.

The three months ended March 31, 2019 includes a discrete tax benefit from stock exercises, partially offset by the exclusion of capital losses on the sale of Finder under local tax law.

Dover and its subsidiaries file tax returns in the U.S., including various state and local returns, and in other foreign jurisdictions. We believe adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties. The Company is routinely audited by taxing authorities in its filing jurisdictions, and a number of these audits are currently underway. The Company believes that within the next twelve months uncertain tax positions may be resolved and statutes of limitations will expire, which could result in a decrease in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits of approximately zero to $9.3 million.
Net earnings

Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 increased 66.8% 32.0% to $232.8 million, or $1.61 diluted earnings per share, from $176.3 million, or $1.21 diluted earnings per share, from $105.7 million, or $0.72 diluted earnings per share, from the prior year comparable period.quarter. The increase in net earnings wasis mainly attributable to strong demand and robust recovery from prior year market conditions resulting in strong broad-based organic growth, favorable pricing initiatives and product mix, and benefits from productivity and rightsizing actions, and broad-based cost reductions, as well a loss on assets held for sale of $46.9 million in the prior period. These benefits were partially offset by reduced volume due to the impact of COVID-19 and increased material and inflation costs.restructuring actions.

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Rightsizing Activities, which includes Restructuring and Other Costs

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, rightsizing activities included restructuring charges of $6.4 million and other benefits of $2.3 million. Restructuring expense was comprised primarily of new actions initiated in 2020 in response to lower demand conditions, asset charges related to a product line exit and broad-based operational efficiency initiatives focusing on footprint consolidation and IT centralization. Other benefits were comprised primarily of gain on sale of assets of $2.0 million and $1.3 million in our Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment segments, respectively, as a result of restructuring actions, partially offset by $1.0 million of restructuring related costs. These rightsizing charges were recorded in cost of goods and services and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings. Additional programs beyond the scope of the announced programs may be implemented during 2021 with related restructuring charges.

We recorded the following rightsizing costs for the three months ended March 31, 2021:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands)Engineered ProductsFueling SolutionsImaging & IdentificationPumps & Process SolutionsRefrigeration & Food EquipmentCorporateTotal
Restructuring (GAAP)$3,991 $49 $690 $(17)$1,061 $661 $6,435 
Other costs (benefits), net28 (8)(1,989)(1,099)786 (2,273)
Rightsizing (Non-GAAP)$4,019 $58 $682 $(2,006)$(38)$1,447 $4,162 

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, rightsizing activities included restructuring charges of $7.3 million and other costs of $0.5 million. Restructuring expense was comprised primarily of broad-based selling, general and administrative expense reduction initiatives and broad-based operational efficiency initiatives focusing on footprint consolidation,consolidations, operational optimization and IT centralization designed to increase operating margin, enhance operations and position the Company for sustained growth and investment. Other costs were comprised primarily of other charges related to the restructuring actions. These rightsizing charges were recorded in cost of goods and services and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings. We expect to incur additional rightsizing restructuring charges of $6 million during the remainder of 2020. COVID-19 has not resulted in significant restructuring costs. Additional programs, beyond the scope of the announced programs may be implemented during 2020 with related restructuring charges.

We recorded the following rightsizing costs for the three months ended March 31, 2020:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands)Engineered ProductsFueling SolutionsImaging & IdentificationPumps & Process SolutionsRefrigeration & Food EquipmentCorporateTotal
Restructuring (GAAP)$358  $1,475  $256  $3,846  $560  $846  $7,341  
Other costs, net 18   —  144  345  518  
Rightsizing (Non-GAAP)$361  $1,493  $264  $3,846  $704  $1,191  $7,859  

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, rightsizing activities included restructuring charges of $2.9 million and other costs of $1 million. Restructuring expense was related to two significant rightsizing restructuring programs initiated in 2018, comprised primarily of broad-based selling, general and administrative expense reduction and footprint consolidation initiatives. Other costs were comprised primarily of other charges related to the restructuring actions. These rightsizing charges were recorded in cost of goods and services and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings. We recorded the following rightsizing costs for the three months ended March 31, 20192020:

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
(dollars in thousands)Engineered ProductsFueling SolutionsImaging & IdentificationPumps & Process SolutionsRefrigeration & Food EquipmentCorporateTotal
Restructuring (GAAP)$79  $738  $291  $381  $1,412  $35  $2,936  
Other costs, net 14  98  33  881  —  1,027  
Rightsizing (Non-GAAP)$80  $752  $389  $414  $2,293  $35  $3,963  






















Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands)Engineered ProductsFueling SolutionsImaging & IdentificationPumps & Process SolutionsRefrigeration & Food EquipmentCorporateTotal
Restructuring (GAAP)$358 $1,475 $256 $3,846 $560 $846 $7,341 
Other costs (benefits), net18 — 144 345 518 
Rightsizing (Non-GAAP)$361 $1,493 $264 $3,846 $704 $1,191 $7,859 


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SEGMENT RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The summary that follows provides a discussion of the results of operations of each of our five reportable operating segments (Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment). Each of these segments is comprised of various product and service offerings that serve multiple markets. See Note 17 — Segment Information in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for a reconciliation of segment revenue and earnings and margin to our consolidated revenue and net earnings and margin.earnings. For further information, see "Non-GAAP Disclosures" at the end of this Item 2.

Additionally, we use the following operational metrics in monitoring the performance of the business. We believe the operational metrics are useful to investors and other users of our financial information in assessing the performance of our segments:

Bookings represent total orders received from customers in the current reporting period. This metric is an important measure of performance and an indicator of revenue order trends.

Organic bookings represent total orders received from customers in the current reporting period excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and the impact of acquisitions and dispositions. This metric is an important measure of performance and an indicator of revenue order trends.

Backlog represents an estimate of the total remaining bookings at a point in time for which performance obligations have not yet been satisfied. This metric is useful as it represents the aggregate amount we expect to recognize as revenue in the future.

Book-to-bill is a ratio of the amount of bookings received from customers during a period divided by the amount of revenue recorded during that same period. This metric is a useful indicator of demand.

Engineered Products
Our Engineered Products segment is a provider of a wide range of products, software and services that have broad customer applications across a number of markets, including aftermarket vehicle service, solid waste handling, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, industrial winch and hoist, and fluid dispensing.

Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)20202019% Change(dollars in thousands)20212020% Change
RevenueRevenue$408,160  $418,851  (2.6)%Revenue$428,127 $408,160 4.9 %
Segment earnings (EBIT)Segment earnings (EBIT)$69,094  $67,119  2.9 %Segment earnings (EBIT)$68,779 $69,094 (0.5)%
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization10,122  10,359  (2.3)%Depreciation and amortization14,047 10,122 38.8 %
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA$79,216  $77,478  2.2 %Segment EBITDA$82,826 $79,216 4.6 %
Segment marginSegment margin16.9 %16.0 %Segment margin16.1 %16.9 %
Segment EBITDA marginSegment EBITDA margin19.4 %18.5 %Segment EBITDA margin19.3 %19.4 %
Other measures:Other measures:Other measures:
BookingsBookings$414,972  $427,697  (3.0)%Bookings$528,310 $414,972 27.3 %
BacklogBacklog$453,867  $451,335  0.6 %Backlog$562,557 $453,867 23.9 %
Components of revenue decline:
Organic decline(1.9)%
Components of revenue growth:Components of revenue growth:
Organic growthOrganic growth2.3 %
AcquisitionsAcquisitions0.1 %Acquisitions0.3 %
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation(0.8)%Foreign currency translation2.3 %
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First Quarter 20202021 Compared to the First Quarter 20192020

Engineered Products segment revenue for the first quarter of 2020 decreased $10.72021 increased $20.0 million, or 2.6%4.9%, as compared to the first quarter of 2019,2020, comprised of organic declinegrowth of 1.9% and an unfavorable2.3%, a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 0.8%, partially offset by2.3% and acquisition-related growth of 0.1%0.3%. Acquisition-related growth was driven by the acquisition of SoftPak. Customer pricing did not have a significant impact on revenueSo. Cal. Soft-Pak ("Soft-Pak") in the first quarter of 2020. Customer pricing favorably impacted revenue by approximately 0.6% in the first quarter.
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The organic revenue declinegrowth was primarily driven by the global impact of COVID-19 on our operations, as well as the operations of our customers and suppliers. This impact was particularlymost notable in our vehicle service, business, whose operations in China and Italy were disrupted by government ordered facility shutdowns and whose customers in the global automotive aftermarket experienced reduced end customer demand due to mobility restrictions and lower demand for automotive maintenance and repairs. Additionally, we have voluntarily suspended production at a U.S. facility serving the automotive original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") market due to the suspension of operations by a majority of their customers. Impacts from COVID-19 were also experienced to a lesser degree in our industrial automation, and fluid dispensing businesses, whose operations in China were most notably impacted by government-required facility shutdowns in the quarter.Additionally, our industrial automationaerospace and defense businesses. Our industrial winch and hoist businesses experienced decreasesbusiness declined in customer demandthe quarter due to challenging end-market conditions. These headwinds more than offset continued strong performancea prolonged recovery in our environmental solutionsits end-markets, however the trajectory has sequentially improved from the second half of 2020. Our waste handling business also experienced organic revenue decline compared to the prior year quarter, driven by growth in refuse truck shipmentslower backlog at the beginning of the quarter and continued strong growth in our digital solutions product line.

The global COVID-19 pandemic is expected to significantly impact segment results in the second quarter, as facility shutdowns impacting both our facilities and our customers' facilities have accelerated in the U.S. and across Europe, creating near-term operational disruptions and demand headwinds across several of our businesses. However, we believe that once government restrictions related to COVID-19 ease, the demand for our products will continue its long term favorable growth trend and the fundamental long term demand drivers across our end-markets will remain constructive.supply chain constraints delaying shipments.

Engineered Products segment earnings increased $2.0decreased $0.3 million, or 2.9%0.5%, compared to the first quarter of 2019. 2020This increase. The decrease was primarily driven by productivity actions including the benefitincreased rightsizing costs and material and logistics cost inflation, comprised of rightsizing actionsincreased steel and cost reduction initiatives, and selling, general and administrative expenses cost containment actions.These impactsfreight costs, which more than offset the negative impact fromhigher earnings due to conversion on lower organicincreased revenues driven byand the impacts of COVID-19.benefits from productivity and rightsizing actions. Segment operating margin increased 90decreased 80 basis points to 16.9%16.1% from 16.0%16.9% as compared to the prior year quarter.

Bookings decreased 3.0%increased 27.3% for the segment, including ancomprised of organic declinegrowth of 2.3% and an unfavorable24.8%, a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 0.9%2.2%, partially offset byand acquisition-related growth of 0.2%0.4%. TheThe organic bookings declinegrowth was primarily driven by the global impact on customer demand of the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced end market demandbroad-based, most notably in our waste handling, vehicle service, industrial automation and industrial winch and hoist businesses, and order placement timing in our aerospace and defense business. businesses. Segment book-to-bill was 1.02.1.23. Backlog increased 0.6%23.9% compared to the prior year comparable quarter.


































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Fueling Solutions

Our Fueling Solutions segment is focused on providing components, equipment and software and service solutions enabling safe transport of fuels and other hazardous fluids along the supply chain, as well as the safe and efficient operation of retail fueling and vehicle wash establishments.

Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)20202019% Change(dollars in thousands)20212020% Change
RevenueRevenue$359,982  $373,050  (3.5)%Revenue$389,678 $359,982 8.2 %
Segment earningsSegment earnings$53,498  $37,230  43.7 %Segment earnings$66,480 $53,498 24.3 %
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization18,339  17,879  2.6 %Depreciation and amortization19,269 18,339 5.1 %
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA$71,837  $55,109  30.4 %Segment EBITDA$85,749 $71,837 19.4 %
Segment marginSegment margin14.9 %10.0 %Segment margin17.1 %14.9 %
Segment EBITDA marginSegment EBITDA margin20.0 %14.8 %Segment EBITDA margin22.0 %20.0 %
Other measures:Other measures:Other measures:
BookingsBookings$373,070  $343,083  8.7 %Bookings$422,668 $373,070 13.3 %
BacklogBacklog$211,518  $185,847  13.8 %Backlog$238,822 $211,518 12.9 %
Components of revenue decline:
Organic decline(2.6)%
Components of revenue growth:Components of revenue growth:
Organic growthOrganic growth3.0 %
AcquisitionsAcquisitions0.8 %Acquisitions2.6 %
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation(1.7)%Foreign currency translation2.6 %
(3.5)% 8.2 %

First Quarter 20202021 Compared to the First Quarter 20192020

Fueling Solutions segment revenue for the first quarter of 2020 decreased $13.12021 increased $29.7 million, or 3.5%8.2%, as compared to the first quarter of 2020, comprised of an organic declinegrowth of 3.0%, acquisition-related growth of 2.6%, and an unfavorablea favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 1.7%, partially offset2.6%. Acquisition-related growth was driven by acquisition-related growththe acquisition of 0.8%Innovative Control Systems, Inc. (“ICS”). Customer pricing favorably impacted revenue by approximately 1.6%1.2% in the first quarter of 2020.quarter.

Order trendsThe organic revenue growth for the Fueling Solutions segment was principally driven by strong demand in North American retail fueling, the European systems & software business, and growth in vehicle wash solutions. Market conditions improved in Europe and remained robust during the quartersubdued in the U.S. supported by the demandAsia and South America. Demand continued to be strong for Europay, Mastercard, and Visa ("EMV")-compliant equipment. The strength in the U.S. was more than offset by a decline outsideequipment ahead of the U.S. principally as a result of actions to containanticipated compliance deadline for the spread of COVID-19 implemented by governments across the world, which began to impact our business with the shutdown of manufacturing operationsnew payment technology standard in China in February, accelerated in March with the restrictions implemented in Italy, and have continued to spread, impacting our supply chain and manufacturing operations, as well as those of our customers. Additionally, our vehicle wash facilities in the U.S. were shut down in March due to local government mandates. The organic revenue decline was also impacted by reduced volume in underground equipment in China due to tapering of government-mandated site infrastructure upgrade activity. Additionally, our businesses serving the transportation and vehicle wash markets have seen slowing in order rates and sales due to the impact of lower oil prices on capital budgets within the fuel supply chain markets and COVID-19 related project deferrals, respectively. We expect the operational curtailments and demand deferrals to continue into the second quarter andof 2021, however we do expect demand to have a negative impact on segment results.taper through 2021 as the market moves past the compliance deadline.

Fueling Solutions segment earningsearnings increased $16.3$13.0 million, or 43.7%24.3%, over the prior year comparable quarter. The increase was primarily driven by favorable geographic and product mix,conversion on organic revenue growth, pricing initiatives, benefits ofproductivity actions and selling, general and administrative cost reductions, being realized, productivity actionsfavorable geographic and product mix, and a favorable impact from foreign currency translation. The cost reduction actions include the elimination of non-essential travel, third party and other expenses, and re-prioritization of all planned investments and hiring plans. These benefits were partially offset by the previously discussed global impact of COVID-19 on volume, increased material costs and inflation costs.acquisitions. Segment margin increased 490 basis points overto 17.1% from 14.9% in the prior year quarter.

Overall bookings increased 8.7%13.3% as compared to the prior year comparable quarter, driven by organic growth of 9.5% and7.3%, acquisition-related growth of 1.1%, partially offset by an unfavorable3.1% and a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 1.9%2.9%. Organic bookings growth was primarily driven by acceleration instrong demand for EMV compliant equipment in North America.American retail fueling and vehicle wash solutions. Segment book to bill was 1.04.1.08. Backlog increased 13.8%12.9% as compared to the prior year comparable quarter on the back ofprimarily driven by strong new bookings.first quarter order intake.

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Imaging & Identification

Our Imaging & Identification segment supplies precision marking and coding, product traceability and digital textile printing equipment, as well as related consumables, software and services.

Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)20202019% Change(dollars in thousands)20212020% Change
RevenueRevenue$256,765  $268,354  (4.3)%Revenue$284,328 $256,765 10.7 %
Segment earningsSegment earnings$51,482  $55,955  (8.0)%Segment earnings$56,992 $51,482 10.7 %
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization8,769  7,435  17.9 %Depreciation and amortization9,593 8,769 9.4 %
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA$60,251  $63,390  (5.0)%Segment EBITDA$66,585 $60,251 10.5 %
Segment marginSegment margin20.1 %20.9 %Segment margin20.0 %20.1 %
Segment EBITDA marginSegment EBITDA margin23.5 %23.6 %Segment EBITDA margin23.4 %23.5 %
Other measures:Other measures:Other measures:
BookingsBookings$272,604  $267,762  1.8 %Bookings$293,614 $272,604 7.7 %
BacklogBacklog$170,119  $118,177  44.0 %Backlog$198,556 $170,119 16.7 %
Components of revenue decline:
Organic decline(4.3)%
Components of revenue growth:Components of revenue growth:
Organic growthOrganic growth3.7 %
AcquisitionsAcquisitions2.8 %Acquisitions2.4 %
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation(2.8)%Foreign currency translation4.6 %
(4.3)% 10.7 %

First Quarter 20202021 Compared to the First Quarter 20192020

Imaging & Identification segment revenue for the first quarter of 2020 decreased $11.62021 increased $27.6 million, or 4.3%10.7%,as compared to the first quarter of 2020, comprised of an organic declinegrowth of 4.3% and an unfavorable3.7%, a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 2.8%4.6%, partially offset byand acquisition-related growth of 2.8%2.4%. Acquisition-related growth was driven by the acquisition of Systech.Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc. ("Systech") in the first quarter of 2020 and Solaris Laser S.A. ("Solaris") in the third quarter of 2020. Customer pricing favorably impacted revenue by approximately 0.4%0.9% in the first quarter.

Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by our marking and coding business, which delivered strong growth in new equipment and associated services, as well as serialization software sales. Our digital textile printing business saw organic declines in the first quarter of 2020.

The organic revenue decline was primarily driven byas textile printing activity remained restrained in the global impact of COVID-19 on our operations, as well as the operations of our customers and suppliers. Actionsretail industry due to contain the spread of COVID-19, implemented by governments across the world, began to impact our business with the shutdown of manufacturing operationsCOVID-19. We expect a resumption in China in February, affecting our marking and coding manufacturing facilities, which returned to fully operational by March. In March, restrictions were implemented in Italy, where our digital printing business headquarters and main manufacturing facilities reside in the country’s northern region. Digital textile printing operations have been largely shut down since mid-March. Restrictions globally have continued to spread, impacting our supply chain, manufacturing operations and customer demand in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Additionally, the expansion of government mandated shutdowns worldwide have hampered our sales and service functions globally, and has led to a significant temporary reduction in demand for the digital textile printing equipment,activity and increased demand for our products as our customers are facing near-term uncertainty about end-demand for textiles, fashioneffects subside and apparel goods in light of global retail outlet closures and economic uncertainty. Although demand for consumables in marking and coding, particularly inks for food and beverage, cleaning supplies, pharmaceuticals, and medical suppliesnormalizes. We believe we remain robust, we are seeing delays in orders for new and replacement marking and coding capital equipment. This reduction ledfavorably positioned to lower manufacturing utilization at our marking and coding operations in France. Additionally, we saw slowing demand in industrial end-markets for our marking & coding business and travel restrictions have impacted our ability to provide maintenance services.

We expect these demand headwinds and operational interruptions to continue into the second quarter and to negatively impact segment results. However, we believe that once government restrictions related to COVID-19 ease, demand for marking and coding equipment will continue its long term favorable growth trend, supported by constructive secular trends in demand for product traceability, identification, differentiation and brand protection solutions. Additionally, we believe the long term growth outlook for our digital printing products remain robust, as demand for clothing and apparel globally will continue to grow due to population growth and the continuedgain from a longer-term transition from analog to digital printing by our customers, dueand believe some business model shifts within the industry driven by the COVID-19 pandemic may accelerate our customers’ need to performance and environmental benefits.shift from analog to digital printing.            

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Imaging & Identification segment earnings decreased $4.5increased $5.5 million, or 8.0%10.7%, over the prior year comparable quarter. The decreaseThis increase was primarily driven by conversion on increased revenue and the previously discussed impacts associated with widespread actions by governments across the globe to contain the spread of COVID-19, partially offset by significantbenefits from productivity initiatives and cost containment initiatives undertaken as demand levels began to deteriorate. These initiatives include actions to adjust direct and indirect manufacturing cost to current demand levels, the execution of short-term actions to reduce labor costs, the elimination of non-essential travel, third party and other expenses, the recognition of adjustments to variable compensation to reflect current conditions, the execution of selective structural cost actions aimed at streamlining our business, and a detailed review and re-prioritization of all planned investments and hiring plans. These actions have been taken deliberately and strategically, and allow us to rationalize current spending to levels appropriate given near-term market conditions, while preserving our ability to capitalize on long-term secular growth trends. These actions will continue into the second quarter and remain in place until we see improvements in near-term demand.reduction actions. Segment margin decreased 80 basis points overto 20.0% from 20.1% in the prior year comparable quarter.

Overall bookings increased 1.8%7.7% as compared to the prior year comparable quarter, reflecting organic growth of 0.3% and acquisition-related growth of 4.1%0.1%, partially offset by an unfavorablea favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 2.6%4.0% and acquisition-related growth of 3.6%. Strong orders for consumables in our marking and coding business more than offset reductions in equipment and services bookings in marking and coding and reduced bookings in our digital printing business, driven by the global impacts from COVID-19. Segment book to bill was 1.06.1.03. Backlog increased 44.0%16.7% as compared to the prior year quarter driven by the inclusion of backlog from the Systech and Solaris acquisitions, and increased order intake in our marking and coding business.

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Pumps & Process Solutions

Our Pumps & Process Solutions segment manufactures specialty pumps, fluid handling components, plastics and polymer processing equipment, single use pumps, flow meters and connectors, and highly engineered components for rotating and reciprocating machines.

 Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)20212020% Change
Revenue$394,377 $319,536 23.4 %
Segment earnings$123,645 $66,079 87.1 %
Depreciation and amortization16,926 18,336 (7.7)%
Segment EBITDA$140,571 $84,415 66.5 %
Segment margin31.4 %20.7 %
Segment EBITDA margin35.6 %26.4 %
Other measures:
Bookings$551,365 $369,403 49.3 %
Backlog$539,097 $397,969 35.5 %
Components of revenue growth:
Organic growth18.4 %
Acquisitions1.3 %
Foreign currency translation3.7 %
 23.4 %

First Quarter 2021 Compared to the First Quarter 2020

Pumps & Process Solutions segment revenue for the first quarter of 2021 increased $74.8 million, or 23.4%, as compared to the first quarter of 2020, comprised of organic growth of 18.4%, a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 3.7%, and acquisition-related growth of 1.3%. Acquisition-related growth was primarily driven by the acquisition of Em-tec GmbH ("Em-tec"). Customer pricing favorably impacted revenue by approximately 1.0% in the first quarter.

The organic revenue growth was principally driven by strong performance in the biopharma and hygienic markets, where we continue to see strong demand for single use pumps and connectors used in biological production processes. We expect this positive trajectory to carry into the next quarter and beyond. Additionally, we saw increased demand for industrial pumps and plastics & polymer processing solutions in the first quarter. These tailwinds were partially offset by reduced year over year revenues in bearings & compression components markets, which are facing prolonged recovery in some of their end-markets and are expected to show improvement in the second half of the year.

Pumps & Process Solutions segment earnings increased $57.6 million, or 87.1%, over the prior year comparable quarter. The increase was primarily driven by strong conversion on organic revenue growth, product mix, pricing initiatives, productivity actions and the benefits from prior restructuring programs. Segment margin increased to 31.4% from 20.7% from the prior year comparable quarter.

Overall bookings increased 49.3% as compared to the prior year comparable quarter, reflecting organic growth of 44.0%, a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 4.2%, and acquisition-related growth of 1.1%. Organic bookings growth was primarily driven by the significant growth in the biopharma and hygienic pumps and connectors, as well as strong order intake in industrial pumps and plastics & polymer processing solutions. Segment book to bill was 1.40. Backlog increased 35.5% compared to the prior year comparable quarter.

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Refrigeration & Food Equipment
Our Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment is a provider of innovative and energy-efficient equipment and systems that serve the commercial refrigeration, heating and cooling and food equipment markets.

 Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)20212020% Change
Revenue$372,077 $311,913 19.3 %
Segment earnings(1)
$38,117 $23,529 62.0 %
Depreciation and amortization12,096 11,548 4.7 %
Segment EBITDA(1)
$50,213 $35,077 43.2 %
Segment margin(1)
10.2 %7.5 %
Segment EBITDA margin(1)
13.5 %11.2 %
Other measures:
Bookings$537,326 $355,157 51.3 %
Backlog$677,309 $356,133 90.2 %
Components of revenue growth:
Organic growth18.3 %
Dispositions(1.6)%
Foreign currency translation2.6 %
 19.3 %
(1) Segment earnings (EBIT) and Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2020 include a $6,551 gain on the sale of AMS Chino.

First Quarter 2021 Compared to the First Quarter 2020

Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment revenue increased $60.2 million, or 19.3%, as compared to the first quarter of 2020, reflecting organic revenue growth of 18.3% and a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 2.6%, partially offset by a 1.6% impact from the disposition of AMS Chino. Customer pricing favorably impacted revenue by approximately 0.3% in the first quarter.

The organic revenue growth was principally driven by robust growth in several of our key end markets. Retail refrigeration experienced strong growth across all product lines, driven by a broad-based increase in customer store renovation and remodel programs, as well as new product roll-outs and customer wins. Additionally, regulations requiring more environmentally friendly refrigerants drove strong growth for natural refrigerant systems in both Europe and the U.S. Can-shaping equipment revenues more than doubled from prior year, driven by COVID-19 impacts resulting in more at-home beverage consumption as well as continued macro trends for beverage producers to shift from plastic and glass packaging to aluminum containers for environmental reasons. Our heat exchanger business experienced healthy growth as well, fueled by regulation-driven heat pump demand in Europe and strengthening HVAC markets on a global basis. Commercial foodservice equipment revenues declined from prior year, but experienced improving demand throughout the quarter particularly from quick service restaurant chain customers, while institutional customer demand remained subdued. We expect near-term foodservice equipment demand to remain soft, but improve sequentially throughout the year as a successful rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine will facilitate for key school, institutional and event venue customers to re-open.

Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment earnings increased $14.6 million, or 62.0%, as compared to the first quarter of 2020. Segment margin increased to 10.2% from 7.5% in the prior year comparable quarter. The earnings increase was driven by leverage on increased volumes, improved operational efficiencies and benefits from prior restructuring and productivity programs, partially offset by increased material costs, most notably metals, and a prior year gain on the sale of AMS Chino.

Bookings in the first quarter of 2021 increased 51.3% from the prior year comparable quarter, reflecting organic growth of 50.7% and a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 2.3%, partially offset by a 1.7% impact from the disposition of AMS Chino. The organic bookings growth was principally driven by increased project activity for can-shaping equipment,
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broad-based supermarket remodel programs in retail refrigeration products and strong bookingsglobal demand for consumables in markingbrazed plate heat exchangers. Segment book to bill for the first quarter of 2021 was 1.44. Backlog increased 90.2% over the prior year comparable quarter, reflective of the improving outlook across several key end-markets, most notably can-shaping equipment, retail refrigeration, and coding.heat exchangers.







































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Pumps & Process Solutions

Our Pumps & Process Solutions segment manufactures specialty pumps, fluid handling components, plastics and polymer processing equipment, and highly engineered components for rotating and reciprocating machines.

 Three Months Ended March 31,  
(dollars in thousands)20202019% Change
Revenue$319,536  $330,219  (3.2)%
Segment earnings (1)
$66,079  $14,991  340.8 %
Depreciation and amortization18,336  17,548  4.5 %
Segment EBITDA (1)
$84,415  $32,539  159.4 %
Segment margin (1)
20.7 %4.5 %
Segment EBITDA margin (1)
26.4 %9.9 %
Other measures:
Bookings$369,403  $369,801  (0.1)%
Backlog$397,969  $353,066  12.7 %
Components of revenue decline:
Organic decline(1.1)%
Acquisitions0.9 %
Dispositions(1.9)%
Foreign currency translation(1.1)%
 (3.2)%
(1)Segment earnings (EBIT) and segment EBITDA for the three months ended 2019 include a $46,946 loss on assets held for sale for Finder.

First Quarter 2020 Compared to the First Quarter 2019

Pumps & Process Solutions segment revenue for the first quarter of 2020 decreased $10.7 million, or 3.2%, comprised of organic decline of 1.1%, an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation of 1.1% and a 1.9% impact from dispositions, partially offset by acquisition-related growth of 0.9%. Customer pricing favorably impacted revenue by approximately 1.1% in the first quarter of 2020.

The organic revenue decline was principally driven by the adverse impact of COVID-19, as well as the slowing demand in the oil & gas end-market, partially offset by growth in the biopharma and hygienic markets (including for products directly used in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic). As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, several facilities across the globe were subjected to mandatory government shutdowns beginning in February in China and with further restrictions in India and Mexico in March. These shutdowns disrupted manufacturing and supply chain operations, as well as the operations of some of our customers and suppliers. Additionally, the fall in the price of oil has led to a reduction in demand from customers in the oil & gas end-market for rotating and reciprocating machinery components and aftermarket services. The above factors have led to a temporary reduction in demand, which is likely to continue into the second quarter and may unfavorably impact segment results in the ensuing quarter. Activity in our plastics and polymer processing business remained constructive as it primarily serves large long-term capital projects around the world.

Pumps & Process Solutions segment earnings increased $51.1 million, or 340.8%, over the prior year quarter. Segment earnings in the first quarter of 2019 included a loss on assets held for sale for Finder of $46.9 million. Excluding the loss, segment earnings increased driven by pricing initiatives, productivity actions, restructuring benefits, and selling, general and administrative cost reductions. The aforementioned cost reductions include the elimination of non-essential travel, third party and other expenses, and re-prioritization of all planned investments and hiring plans. These actions as well as line rate reductions and selected furloughs will continue into the second quarter and remain in place until we see improvements in near-term demand. These benefits were partially offset by the global impact of COVID-19 on volume, increased material and inflation costs, and an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation. Segment margin increased to 20.7% from 4.5% from the prior year quarter, which included the loss on Finder.

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Overall bookings were flat as compared to the prior year quarter, reflecting an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation of 1.1% and a 2.0% impact from a disposition, partially offset by organic growth of 2.2% and acquisition-related growth of 0.8%. Segment book to bill was 1.16. Backlog increased 12.7% as compared to the prior year quarter driven by strong new order rates in our biopharma and plastics and polymer equipment businesses.

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Refrigeration & Food Equipment
Our Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment is a provider of innovative and energy-efficient equipment and systems that serve the commercial refrigeration, heating and cooling and food equipment markets.

 Three Months Ended March 31,  
(dollars in thousands)20202019% Change
Revenue$311,913  $334,643  (6.8)%
Segment earnings(1)
$23,529  $24,807  (5.2)%
Depreciation and amortization11,548  13,011  (11.2)%
Segment EBITDA(1)
$35,077  $37,818  (7.2)%
Segment margin(1)
7.5 %7.4 %
Segment EBITDA margin(1)
11.2 %11.3 %
Other measures:
Bookings$355,157  $376,998  (5.8)%
Backlog$356,133  $311,632  14.3 %
Components of revenue decline:
Organic decline(4.3)%
Dispositions(1.8)%
Foreign currency translation(0.7)%
 (6.8)%
(1) Segment earnings (EBIT) and Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2020, includes a $6,551 gain on the sale of AMS Chino.

First Quarter 2020 Compared to the First Quarter 2019

Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment revenue decreased $22.7 million, or 6.8%, as compared to the first quarter of 2019, reflecting an organic revenue decline of 4.3%, a 1.8% impact from the disposition of AMS Chino, and an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation of 0.7%. Customer pricing did not have a significant impact on revenue in the first quarter of 2020.

The organic revenue decline was principally driven by the impact of COVID-19. Government actions to contain the spread of the virus, such as mandated plant shutdowns and social distancing measures, resulted in deferred customer orders and operational curtailments and inefficiencies across the segment. Our operations in the segment were shut down in China and Malaysia for a period of time during the quarter and we experienced intermittent interruptions in our North American facilities due to various operational factors related to the pandemic. Many key customers in our retail refrigeration business delayed previously planned projects related to new store construction and existing store remodels and deferred their near-term capital investment plans in favor of focusing on maximizing store uptime and meeting the needs of surging customer traffic as they experienced surging demand during the quarter as a result of social distancing and restaurant closure mandates. These remodel deferrals will have a substantial impact on revenue in the near-term, however we believe demand for refrigeration and foodservice equipment will normalize once government restrictions related to COVID-19 ease, as the current wear and tear on existing assets will drive the need for increased equipment replacement programs. Demand from our U.S. commercial foodservice customers has slowed significantly during the quarter as restaurants were closed in many localities and customer traffic declined significantly, leading restaurants to delay their capital expenditures. Additionally, we experienced slower sales in our heat exchanger business in Asia and Europe.

Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment earnings decreased $1.3 million, or 5.2%, as compared to the first quarter of 2019. Segment margin increased to 7.5% from 7.4% in the prior year quarter. The earnings decline was driven by reduced volumes and operational inefficiencies associated with impacts from COVID-19, partially offset by the gain on sale from the disposition ofAMS Chino and other broad based cost reduction activities, including adjusting direct and indirect manufacturing costs to current demand levels, reduction of discretionary expenses, adjustments to variable compensation to match current outlook, and
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deferral of planned selling, general, and administrative investments.These actions as well as planned furloughs will continue in the second quarter and remain in place until we see improvements in near-term revenue demand.

Bookings in the first quarter of 2020 decreased 5.8% from the prior year quarter, reflecting an organic decline of 4.2%, a 1.1% impact from the disposition of AMS Chino, and an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation of 0.5%. Organic decline was driven primarily by COVID-19 demand reductions in our foodservice equipment and heat exchanger businesses as well as timing of projects for aluminum can shaping equipment, which operates with a strong long-term backlog. Retail refrigeration’s organic bookings grew 1.2%, as key supermarket chain order trends remained healthy, albeit with request for delivery date timing beyond normal lead times. Segment book to bill for the first quarter of 2020 was 1.14. Backlog increased 14.3% over the prior year quarter, driven mainly by increases in our heat exchanger and aluminum can shaping equipment businesses.















































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FINANCIAL CONDITION

We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to fund our operating, investing and financing activities. Significant factors affecting liquidity are: cash flows generated from operating activities, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dispositions, dividends, repurchases of outstanding shares, adequacy of available commercial paper and bank lines of credit, and the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms. We generate substantial cash from the operations of our businesses and remain in a strong financial position, with sufficient liquidity available to support continued operations, reinvestfor reinvestment in existing businesses and fund strategic acquisitions, while maintaining our prudent capital structure on a short and long-term basis.acquisitions.

Cash Flow Summary

The following table is derived from our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
Cash Flows (dollars in thousands)
Cash Flows (dollars in thousands)
20202019
Cash Flows (dollars in thousands)
20212020
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In):Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In):  Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In):  
Operating activitiesOperating activities$75,863  $24,524  Operating activities$177,184 $75,863 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(230,511) (217,690) Investing activities(29,572)(230,511)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities280,954  36,067  Financing activities(124,239)280,954 

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 increased approximately $51.3$101.3 million compared to the comparable period in 2019.2020. This increase was primarily driven by higher net earnings, excluding the impact of depreciation, amortization loss on assets held for sale and gain on sale of a business. The increase was also attributablebusiness as well as lower compensation payouts in 2021 compared to improvements in working capital of $25.4 million relative to the prior year.2020.

We also continue to monitor government economic stabilization efforts and expect to participate in certain legislative provisions to enhance our liquidity. We deferred approximately $15 million of non-US tax payments from the first quarter to predominantly the second quarter of 2020. We expect to defer approximately $50 million of U.S. and state income tax payments from the second to the third quarter of 2020. Additionally under the U.S. CARES Act, we expect to defer the payment of approximately $5 million of payroll taxes each quarter for the remainder of 2020 to be paid equally in the fourth quarters of 2021 and 2022.

Adjusted Working Capital: We believe adjusted working capital (a non-GAAP measure calculated as accounts receivable, plus inventory, less accounts payable) provides a meaningful measure of our operational results by showing changes caused solely by revenue. The following table provides a reconciliation of adjusted working capital to the most directly comparable GAAP measure:
Adjusted Working Capital (dollars in thousands)
Adjusted Working Capital (dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Adjusted Working Capital (dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable$1,222,154  $1,217,190  Accounts receivable$1,240,516 $1,137,223 
InventoriesInventories852,075  806,141  Inventories900,607 835,804 
Less: Accounts payableLess: Accounts payable947,006  983,293  Less: Accounts payable911,074 853,942 
Adjusted working capitalAdjusted working capital$1,127,223  $1,040,038  Adjusted working capital$1,230,049 $1,119,085 

Adjusted working capital increased from December 31, 20192020 by $87.2$111.0 million, or 8.4%9.9%, to $1.1$1.2 billion at March 31, 2020,2021, which reflected an increase of $5.0$103.3 million in accounts receivable, an increase of $45.9receivable and $64.8 million in inventory, and a decreasepartially offset by an increase in accounts payable of $36.3$57.1 million. These amounts include the effects of acquisitions, dispositions and foreign currency translation. Accounts receivable increased compared to the prior year as a result of higher revenue. Inventories increased to meet higher backlog which also drove an increase in accounts payable.

We facilitate the opportunity for suppliers to participate in voluntary supply chain financing (“SCF”) programs with participating financial institutions. Participating suppliers have the ability to sell receivables due from us to SCF financial institutions at the discretion of both the suppliers and the SCF financial institutions, at no economic impact to the Company. The Company and our suppliers agree on commercial terms, including payment terms, for the goods and services we procure regardless of whether the supplier participates in SCF. For participating suppliers, our responsibility is limited to making all payments to the SCF financial institutions on the terms originally negotiated with the supplier, irrespective of whether the supplier elects to sell receivables to the SCF financial institution. The SCF financial institution pays the supplier on the invoice due date for any invoices that were not previously sold by the supplier to the SCF financial institution.  Thus, suppliers using SCF have additional potential flexibility in managing their liquidity by accelerating, at their option and cost, collection of receivables due from Dover.

Outstanding payments related to SCF programs are recorded within accounts payable in our consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, amounts due to financial institutions for suppliers using SCF were approximately $160 million and $139 million, respectively. SCF related payments are classified as a reduction to cash flows
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from operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 amounts paid to SCF financial institutions were  approximately $108 million and $150 million, respectively.

Investing Activities

Cash provided by or used infrom investing activities generally resultsis derived from cash outflows for capital expenditures and acquisitions, offset by proceeds from sales of businesses and property, plant and equipment. For the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, we used cash in investing activities of $230.5$29.6 million and $217.7$230.5 million, respectively, driven mainly by the following factors:

Acquisitions: There were no acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we acquired Systech and Soft-Pak within the Imaging & Identification and Engineered Products segments, respectively, for $208.4 million, net of cash acquired. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we acquired Belanger, Inc., within the Fueling Solutions segment for $175.1 million, net of cash acquired.

Capital spending: Our capital expenditures increased $3.1decreased $8.9 million on major projects in progress during the three months ended March 31, 20202021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019.2020. The decrease is primarily due to the completion of large projects in the prior year. We have initiated a planexpect full year 2021 capital expenditures to significantly reduce our capital spend for the year, without deferring strategic ongoing initiativesbe approximately $175-$200 million.

Proceeds from sale of businesses: ForThere were no proceeds from the sale of businesses during the three months ended March 31, 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we received proceeds of $16.9 million from the sale of AMS Chino within the Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, we received partial proceeds of $2.2 million from the sale of Finder in the second quarter of 2019.

We have significantly reduced our capital spending plan for the year as a result of COVID-19, without deferring strategic ongoing initiatives. We anticipate that capital expenditures and any acquisitions we make through the remainder of 20202021 will be funded from available cash and internally generated funds and through the issuance of commercial paper, use of lines of credit or public or private debt or equity markets, as necessary.

Financing Activities

Our cash flow from financing activities generally relates to the use of cash for the repurchasepurchases of our common stock and paymentspayment of dividends, offset by net borrowing activity. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we used cash totaling $124.2 million and 2019,generated cash provided bytotaling $281.0 million, respectively, for financing activities, was $281.0 million and $36.1 million, respectively, with the activity primarily attributable to the following:

Repurchase of commoncommon stock: During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we used $21.6 million to repurchase 182,951 shares. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we used $52.9 million to repurchase 548,659 shares. There were no share repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2019. We have suspended repurchases as a result of business uncertainty related to COVID-19.

Long-term debt, commercial paper and notes payable: During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we did not borrow or have proceeds from long-term debt, commercial paper and notes payable. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we borrowed $500 million due May 19, 2020 under the $1.0$1.0 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility ("Credit Agreement"). Proceeds from the borrowing were used to repay all of the Company's outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we received net proceeds from commercial paper and notes payable of $125.9 million primarily to fund the acquisition of Belanger.

Dividend payments: Dividends paid to shareholders during the three months ended March 31, 20202021 totaled $70.9$71.3 million as compared to $69.8$70.9 million during the same period in 2019.2020. Our dividends paid per common share increased 2.1%1.0% to $0.49$0.495 during the three months ended March 31, 20202021 compared to $0.48$0.49 during the same period in 2019.2020. The number of common shares outstanding decreased during the three months ended March 31, 20202021 compared to the same period in 20192020 as a result of share repurchases completed in 20202021 and the second halffourth quarter of 2019.2020.

Payments to settle employee tax obligations: Payments to settle tax obligations from the exercise of share basedshare-based awards declined $9.6increased $20.4 million compared to the prior year period. The decreaseincrease is primarily due to the decreaseincrease in the number of shares exercised partially offset byand an increase in the average stock price compared to the prior year period.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Free Cash Flow

In addition to measuring our cash flow generation and usage based upon the operating, investing and financing classifications included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, we also measure free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure) which represents net cash provided by operating activities minus capital expenditures. We believe that free cash flow is an important measure of operating performance because it provides management and investors a measurement of cash generated from operations that is available for mandatory payment obligations and investment opportunities, such as funding acquisitions, paying dividends, repaying debt and repurchasing our common stock.

The following table reconciles our free cash flow to cash flow provided by operating activities:
Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
Free Cash Flow (dollars in thousands)
Free Cash Flow (dollars in thousands)
20202019
Free Cash Flow (dollars in thousands)
20212020
Cash flow provided by operating activitiesCash flow provided by operating activities$75,863  $24,524  Cash flow provided by operating activities$177,184 $75,863 
Less: Capital expendituresLess: Capital expenditures(40,172) (37,122) Less: Capital expenditures(31,260)(40,172)
Free cash flowFree cash flow$35,691  $(12,598) Free cash flow$145,924 $35,691 
Free cash flow as a percentage of revenueFree cash flow as a percentage of revenue2.2 %(0.7)%Free cash flow as a percentage of revenue7.8 %2.2 %
Free cash flow as a percentage of net earningsFree cash flow as a percentage of net earnings20.2 %(11.9)%Free cash flow as a percentage of net earnings62.7 %20.2 %
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, we generated free cash flow of $35.7$145.9 million, representing 2.2%7.8% of revenue and 20.2%62.7% of net earnings. Free cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 increased $48.3$110.2 million compared to the prior year period, primarily due to higher operating cash flow provided by operations,primarily as a result of higher earnings and lower compensation payments, as previously noted, partially offset by higherand lower capital expenditures.

We have maintained positive free cash flow in the first quarter by proactively managing our working capital. We will continue this focus in the second quarter and beyond and also initiated a plan to significantly reduce our capital spend for the year, without deferring strategic ongoing initiatives. We are reducing discretionary spend and other costs to align with current demand levels in order to support strong free cash flow generation. We also continue to monitor government economic stabilization efforts and expect to participate in certain legislative provisions to enhance our liquidity. We deferred approximately $15 million of non-US tax payments from the first quarter to predominantly the second quarter of 2020. We expect to defer approximately $50 million of U.S. and state income tax payments from the second to the third quarter of 2020. Additionally under the U.S. CARES Act, we expect to defer the payment of approximately $5 million of payroll taxes each quarter for the remainder of 2020 to be paid equally in the fourth quarters of 2021 and 2022.

Capitalization

We use commercial paper borrowings for general corporate purposes, including the funding of acquisitions and the repurchase of our common stock.stock. As of March 31, 2020,2021, we maintained a $1 billion Credit Agreement with a syndicate of banks with an expiration date of October 4, 2024. The Credit Agreement is used as liquidity back-up for our commercial paper program.

Beginning in early-to-mid-March 2020, the commercial paper market began to experience very high levels of volatility as a result of COVID-19 related uncertainties. Volatility was most pronounced for "Tier-2" issuers, such as Dover, and impacted both market access and pricing. As a result, on March 16, 2020, the Company borrowed $500 million due May 19, 2020 under the Credit Agreement. Proceeds from the borrowing were used to repay all of the Company's outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes. We plan to continue to usesubsequently repaid the $500 million in the second quarter of 2020 using proceeds from commercial paper borrowings to the extent available and are exploring other short-term financing alternatives available to investment grade issuers depending on conditionsas volatility in the commercial paper market. market stabilized and we resumed borrowing commercial paper.

Under the Credit Agreement, we are required to pay a facility fee and to maintain an interest coverage ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1.0. We were in compliance with this covenant and our other long-term debt covenants at March 31, 20202021 and had a coverage ratio of 11.212.1 to 1. We are not aware of any potential impairment to our liquidity and expect to remain in compliance with all of our debt covenants. Additionally, our earliest long-term debt maturity is in 2025.

We also have a current shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that allows for the issuance of additional debt securities that may be utilized in one or more offerings on terms to be determined at the time of the offering. Net proceeds of any offering would be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of existing indebtedness, capital expenditures and acquisitions.

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At March 31, 2020,2021, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $508.9$536.5 million, of which $215.8$379.6 million was held outside the United States. At December 31, 2019,2020, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $397.3$513.1 million, of which $273.1$345.9 million was held outside the United States. Cash and cash equivalents are invested in highly liquid investment-grade money market instruments and bank deposits with maturities of three months or less. We invest any cash in excess of near-term requirements in money market instruments or short-term investments, which consist of investment grade time deposits with original maturity dates at the time of purchase of no greater than three months.  
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We utilize the net debt to net capitalization calculation (a non-GAAP measure) to assess our overall financial leverage and capacity and believe the calculation is useful to investors for the same reason. Net debt represents total debt minus cash and cash equivalents. Net capitalization represents net debt plus stockholders' equity. The following table provides a reconciliation of net debt to net capitalization to the most directly comparable GAAP measures:

Net Debt to Net Capitalization Ratio (dollars in thousands)
Net Debt to Net Capitalization Ratio (dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Net Debt to Net Capitalization Ratio (dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Short term borrowings$500,000  $—  
Commercial paper—  84,700  
Notes payables500,000  84,700  
Long-term debtLong-term debt2,963,018  2,985,716  Long-term debt3,063,374 3,108,829 
Total debtTotal debt3,463,018  3,070,416  Total debt3,063,374 3,108,829 
Less: Cash and cash equivalentsLess: Cash and cash equivalents(508,907) (397,253) Less: Cash and cash equivalents(536,512)(513,075)
Net debtNet debt2,954,111  2,673,163  Net debt2,526,862 2,595,754 
Add: Stockholders' equityAdd: Stockholders' equity2,980,681  3,032,660  Add: Stockholders' equity3,499,144 3,385,773 
Net capitalizationNet capitalization$5,934,792  $5,705,823  Net capitalization$6,026,006 $5,981,527 
Net debt to net capitalizationNet debt to net capitalization49.8 %46.8 %Net debt to net capitalization41.9 %43.4 %

Our net debt to net capitalization ratio increaseddecreased to 49.8%41.9% at March 31, 20202021 compared to 46.8%43.4% at December 31, 2019.2020. Net debt increased $280.9decreased $68.9 million during the period primarily due to an increasea decrease in short term borrowingslong-term debt as a result of the Company borrowing $500 million under the Credit Agreement partially offset by a decrease in commercial paperforeign currency translation on Euro denominated notes and an increase in cash and cash equivalents. Stockholders' equity decreased $52.0increased $113.4 million primarily as a result of foreign currency translation adjustments, dividends paid and share repurchases,earnings during the period, partially offset by earnings during the period.dividends paid, exercises of share-based awards and share repurchases.

Operating cash flow, existing capacity of our Credit Agreement and access to capital markets are expected to satisfy our various cash flow requirements, including acquisitions, capital expenditures and share repurchases.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related public financial information are based on the application of GAAP which requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue and expense amounts reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in our public disclosures, including information regarding contingencies, risk and our financial condition. We believe our use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions conform to GAAP and isare consistently applied. We review valuations based on estimates for reasonableness on a consistent basis.

Recent Accounting Standards

See Part 1, Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 20 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements.  The adoption of recent accounting standards as included in Note 20 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements has not had, and is not expected to have, a significant impact on our revenue, earnings or liquidity.

Special Notes Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, especially "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this document other than statements of historical fact are statements that are, or could be deemed, “forward-looking” statements. Some of these statements may be indicated by words such as “may”, “anticipate”, “expect”, believe”,
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“intend” “intend”, “guidance”, “estimates”, “suggest”, “will”, “plan”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “forecast”, "headwind", "tailwind" and other words and terms that use the future tense or have a similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to numerous important risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, the impacts of COVID-19 or other future pandemics, on the global economy and on our customers, suppliers, employees, business and cash flows, other general economic conditions and conditions in the particular markets in which we operate, changes in customer demand and capital spending, competitive factors and pricing pressures, our ability to develop and launch new products in a cost-effective manner, changes in law, including the effect of U.S. tax reform and developments with respect to trade policy and tariffs, our ability to identify and complete acquisitions and integrate and realize synergies from newly acquired businesses, the impact of interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations, capital allocation
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plans and changes in those plans, including with respect to dividends, share repurchases, investments in research and development, capital expenditures and acquisitions, our ability to derive expected benefits from restructuring, productivity initiatives and other cost reduction actions, changes in material costs or the supply of input materials, the impact of legal compliance risks and litigation, including with respect to product quality and safety, cybersecurity and privacy, our ability to capture and protect intellectual property rights, and various other factors that are described in our periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The Company may, from time to time, post financial or other information on its website, www.dovercorporation.com. The website is for informational purposes only and is not intended for use as a hyperlink. The Company is not incorporating any material on its website into this report.

Non-GAAP Disclosures
In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding our results as determined by GAAP, we also disclose non-GAAP information which we believe provides useful information to investors. Segment EBITDA, segment EBITDA margin, free cash flow, free cash flow as a percentage of revenue, free cash flow as a percentage of net earnings, from continuing operations, net debt, net capitalization, net debt to net capitalization ratio, adjusted working capital, organic revenue growth and rightsizing costs are not financial measures under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for earnings, cash flows from operating activities, debt or equity, working capital, revenue or restructuring costs as determined in accordance with GAAP, and they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
We believe that segment EBITDA and segment EBITDA margin are useful to investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating ongoing operating profitability as they exclude the depreciation and amortization expense related primarily to capital expenditures and acquisitions that occurred in prior years, as well as in evaluating operating performance in relation to our competitors. Segment EBITDA is calculated by adding back depreciation and amortization expense to segment earnings, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. We do not present segment net income because corporate expenses, interest and taxes are not allocated at a segment level. Segment EBITDA margin is calculated as segment EBITDA divided by segment revenue.
We believe the net debt to net capitalization ratio and free cash flow are important measures of liquidity. Net debt to net capitalization is helpful in evaluating our capital structure and the amount of leverage we employ. Free cash flow and free cash flow ratios provide both management and investors a measurement of cash generated from operations that is available to fund acquisitions, pay dividends, repay debt and repurchase our common stock. Free cash flow as a percentage of revenue equals free cash flow divided by revenue. Free cash flow as a percentage of net earnings from continuing operations equals free cash flow divided by earnings from continuing operations.net earnings. We believe that reporting adjusted working capital, which is calculated as accounts receivable, plus inventory, less accounts payable, provides a meaningful measure of our operational results by showing the changes caused solely by revenue. We believe that reporting organic revenue growth, which excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and the impact of acquisitions and divestitures, provides a useful comparison of our revenue performance and trends between periods. We believe that reporting rightsizing costs, which include restructuring and other charges, is important as it enables management and investors to better understand the financial impact of our broad-based cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There has been no significant change in our exposure to market risk during the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. For a discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk," contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

At the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2020.2021.
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During the first quarter of 2020,2021, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

See Part I, Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 14 — Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (the “Form 10-K”) should be considered together with information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and should not be considered the only risks to which we are exposed. In general, we are subject to the same general risks and uncertainties that impact many other industrial companies such as general economic, industry and/or market conditions and growth rates; the impact of natural disasters and their effect on global markets; and changes in laws or accounting rules. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial also may impair our business, including our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. We are providing the following information regarding changes that have occurred to the previously disclosed risk factors in our Form 10-K. Except for such additional information, we believe thereThere have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted, and poses risks to, our business, the nature and extent of which are highly uncertain and unpredictable.

We are monitoring the global outbreak of the COVID-19 and taking steps to mitigate the risks to us posed by its spread, including by working with our customers, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders. The pandemic is adversely affecting, and is expected to continue to adversely affect, certain elements of our business (including our supply chain, distribution systems, production levels and research and development activities) and our operations have been negatively impacted due to significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively due to quarantines, government orders and guidance, facility closures, illness, travel restrictions, implementation of precautionary measures and other restrictions. We also have experienced and expect to continue to experience unpredictable volatility in demand in several of our end-markets. If the pandemic continues and conditions worsen, we expect to experience additional adverse impacts on our operational and commercial activities, costs, customer orders and purchases and our collections of accounts receivable, which may be material, and the extent of these adverse impacts on future operational and commercial activities, costs, customer orders and purchases and our collections remains uncertain even if conditions begin to improve. Furthermore, the pandemic has impacted and may further impact the broader economies of affected countries, including negatively impacting economic growth, the proper functioning of financial and capital markets, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. For example, in recent weeks, the continued spread of COVID-19 has led to disruption and volatility in the global capital markets, which increases the cost of capital and adversely impacts access to capital including the commercial paper markets. Due to the speed with which the situation is developing, the global breadth of its spread and the range of governmental and community reactions thereto, there is uncertainty around its duration, ultimate impact and the timing of recovery. Therefore, the pandemic could lead to an extended disruption of economic activity and the impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be material.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

a.Not applicable.
b.Not applicable.
c.The table below presents shares of Dover stock that we acquired during the quarter.
PeriodPeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (1)
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (1)
January 1 to January 31January 1 to January 31—  $—  —  8,360,044  January 1 to January 3139,400 $119.43 39,400 19,960,600 
February 1 to February 29—  —  —  8,360,044  
February 1 to February 28February 1 to February 28143,551 117.95 143,551 19,817,049 
March 1 to March 31March 1 to March 31548,659  96.45  548,659  7,811,385  March 1 to March 31— — — 19,817,049 
For the Third Quarter548,659  $96.45  548,659  7,811,385  
For the First QuarterFor the First Quarter182,951 $118.27 182,951 19,817,049 

(1) In February 2018,November 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new standing share repurchase authorization, whereby the Company may repurchase up to 20 million shares of its common stockbeginning on January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2020.2023. The Company repurchased 548,659182,951 shares under the February 2018November 2020 authorization during the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. As of March 31, 2020,2021, the number of shares still available for repurchase under the February 2018November 2020 share repurchase authorization was 7,811,385.19,817,049.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

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Item 6. Exhibits
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10.1
10.2
10.210.3
10.310.4
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101 The following materials from Dover Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 20202021 formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language):  (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104 Cover Page formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.
*Executive compensation plan or arrangement.
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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 DOVER CORPORATION
  
Date:April 21, 202020, 2021/s/ Brad M. Cerepak 
 Brad M. Cerepak
 Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
 (Principal Financial Officer)
  
Date:April 21, 202020, 2021/s/ Ryan W. Paulson
 Ryan W. Paulson
 Vice President, Controller
 (Principal Accounting Officer)

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