Seek Guidance and Report Concerns
If you are ever unsure about the right thing to do in a business situation, you should seek guidance from your supervisor or HR. In addition, you have a responsibility to alert your supervisor or any of the resources listed throughout the Code if you know of or suspect misconduct. Reporting your concerns contributes to our ethical culture and helps Dover promptly address situations that left unaddressed could adversely impact employees, other stakeholders, and Dover and its reputation.
If you are uncomfortable discussing a matter with your supervisor or HR, or the response is not adequate, reach out to one of the additional resources listed in “Ask Questions & Voice Concerns.”
Global Hotline
Dover’s Global Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is administered by a third party. You can report a matter through the Hotline by telephone or by submitting a web-based report at www.thedoverhotline.com. For Hotline calls, the third party call center answers the calls and transcribes the information reported. Caller ID is never used, and there will be no effort to trace any call made to or report submitted via the Hotline. You may report anonymously, where local law permits. Please keep in mind that the more information you provide, the easier it will be for Dover to investigate and appropriately respond to your report.
Non-Retaliation Policy
Retaliation in any form against individuals who make reports in good faith or who cooperate in a compliance investigation is prohibited. Making a report in “good faith” means that you have provided all the information you have and you believe there has been a possible violation of law, ethics, or policy, even if your report turns out to be unsubstantiated. If you suspect you are being retaliated against, you should contact HR or another appropriate resource.
Investigations
We take violations of our Code seriously and investigate reports of actual or suspected misconduct, as appropriate. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, we are committed to keeping your information confidential to the extent possible given our responsibility to investigate reports of misconduct.
Consequences of Code Violations
Failing to properly report a known or suspected violation—or suggesting that another employee not report one—is itself a violation of our Code. Because our Code is a key component of our compliance program and plays an integral role in safeguarding our ethical culture and reputation, Code violations may result in serious disciplinary action—up to and including termination, where permitted by law. In appropriate cases, Dover may also refer misconduct to the proper authorities for prosecution. This may subject the individuals involved to civil and/or criminal penalties.
Waivers
If you seek a written waiver of a provision of our Code, you should reach out to your local compliance contact, HR, or to the Dover Law Department. Waivers of our Code that are applicable to our directors or executive officers must be approved by our Board of Directors (or a designated Board committee) and will be disclosed as and when required by law or the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange.
