Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

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20. Subsequent Events

The Company assessed events occurring subsequent to June 30, 2014 for potential recognition and disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. No events have occurred that would require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements, other than the event noted below.

Disposition

On July 2, 2014 Dover completed the sale of DEK International to ASM Pacific Technology. The Company expects to realize proceeds from the sale of approximately $174.0 million. The Company recorded a loss of $7,201 in the second quarter of 2014 to write down the carrying value of this business to fair value, based on estimated net proceeds. Any final working capital adjustments, which are not expected to be significant, will be recorded in the third quarter of 2014.