Our Best Interests

We must ensure the proper and efficient use of Dover property and protect it from theft, damage, loss, and misuse. “Dover property” includes our physical and intangible assets, such as facilities, equipment, vehicles, software, computers, funds, and supplies, as well as our network and computer systems, our power and energy sources, our ideas and innovations, and our confidential information and data. If you believe that anyone is placing the performance or security of Dover property at risk, such as through theft, carelessness, waste, or by violating Dover’s information security policies or intellectual property, you should immediately advise your supervisor or any of the resources listed throughout our Code.

Technological Equipment

We must use Dover’s equipment and assets for business purposes and to serve Dover’s interests. Equipment and assets include, but are not limited to, computer equipment, smart phones, software, operating systems, network accounts for email, and storage media. Dover owns or has been licensed to use the technology we use in our businesses, including hardware, software, and computer systems. This technology and the information stored on them are critical to our success. Everyone who uses a computer or other technological equipment at Dover is responsible for protecting these valuable technology resources, and using them within any designated limits.

We are responsible for taking proper security precautions when using Dover’s network and information technology systems. Be sure to secure your PCs, laptops, tablets, and workstations properly when unattended. If you are sending information considered sensitive or vulnerable, password protect or encrypt the information and follow our internal controls. For more information, please see our Global Data Privacy Policy and Data Security – Acceptable Use of Dover Electronic Equipment, Systems, and Data Policy, which both can be found on www.integritycounts.com. If you suspect that any of our sensitive information or systems have been compromised, immediately report your concern to [email protected].

Confidential Information

Our proprietary and confidential information is one of our most important assets. “Proprietary and confidential information” generally includes nonpublic information of Dover (which includes any of our operating companies) that, if revealed, might actually or potentially benefit our competitors and/or harm Dover or its customers. This includes all information, in any format, that we have a legitimate business interest in protecting.

You must be vigilant, both on and off the job, in protecting our proprietary and confidential information with the utmost care. You may provide this information only to co-workers or outside third parties who have a legitimate business need to know it or when such disclosure is legally mandated, under guidance and direction from the Dover Law Department. In all cases, however, be sure to follow the safeguards put in place to protect this information from unintended or deliberate disclosure or misuse. For more information on our safeguards, see our Data Security – Acceptable Use of Dover Electronic Equipment, Systems, and Data Policy, which can be found on www.integritycounts.com. Never discuss proprietary and confidential information in a place (public or otherwise) where outside parties can overhear you.

We also are expected to protect one another’s personal information. It is critical that we follow all applicable privacy, information security, and data protection laws that govern the handling of private and sensitive information. For more information, see the “Personal Data and Data Privacy” section.

Dover may have joint venture partnerships with companies that might also be our competitors, suppliers, or customers in other circumstances. While communication in joint ventures is critical, we must take reasonable steps to protect our proprietary and confidential information from accidental and inappropriate disclosure or use outside the joint venture context. We must abide by all Dover joint venture agreements that specify and limit access to Dover’s information and systems to certain individuals.

The confidentiality obligations set forth in this section extend beyond the scope and term of our employment or other service with Dover and continue even after our employment or other service ends.

Generative Artificial Intelligence

Dover has a policy regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools by Dover and its operating companies, which you should review and abide by when you use any Gen AI tools for work purposes. You are responsible for using Gen AI tools in a productive, ethical, and lawful manner at all times. For more information, see our Gen AI Tools Policy, which can be found on www.integritycounts.com.

Electronic Communications

Dover provides resources such as computers, phones, and other physical assets to enable us to conduct business. While we are allowed limited personal use of these assets, such personal use must not detract from the performance of our duties or violate any Dover policy or applicable law. We may not use these resources to improperly disclose or misuse our proprietary and confidential information, conduct illegal activities, access or download obscene or sexually explicit material, or communicate discriminatory, harassing, or threatening messages. You have no expectation of personal privacy in connection with the use of these Dover resources, subject to applicable law. Dover reserves all rights, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to monitor and review any messages, internet browsing history, and other information sent, received, or viewed using Dover resources.

For more information, see our Global Data Privacy Policy and Data Security – Acceptable Use of Dover Electronic Equipment, Systems, and Data Policy, which can be found on www.integritycounts.com.

Records Management

We often deal with large quantities of documents and records, both paper and electronic. It is important that you know the policy regarding how long to retain these documents and records, and when and how you are required to dispose of them. All records that relate to your work are the property of Dover, including those that you may have authored or helped to prepare. Records can include forms of communications such as emails, text messages, and postings on social media platforms run by or related to Dover and its operating companies. If you are notified that documents in your possession are relevant to any pending litigation or an investigation or audit, do not alter, delete, or destroy the documents and follow the guidelines set forth in the notification. For more information, see our Records Management Policy, which can be found on www.integritycounts.com.

Social Media

The same basic principles and guidelines included in this Code apply to your social media activities. For more information, see our Social Media Policy, which can be found on www.integritycounts.com.

Press Inquiries

As a global company, it is important we speak with one voice and have a consistent message. Therefore, only designated spokespersons within Dover may make certain statements to the public. Should you need assistance with media inquiries, or if you are contacted by a member of the media, contact the spokesperson of your operating company or Dover’s Communications Department. If you receive a request for information from analysts, investors, or potential investors, forward the request to Dover’s Investor Relations Department. You must never attempt to speak on Dover’s behalf when not authorized to do so.