-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TPxoXvuHPyPO+eybGIHGjacc5PXJi3GhMY0UuAxPIRhsJwrZF+daqMuAkCIivC5M 67fJ5BHFbwgS22Iu85Gdrw== 0001193125-08-095514.txt : 20080429 0001193125-08-095514.hdr.sgml : 20080429 20080429172702 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-08-095514 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080429 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080429 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20080429 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DWS VALUE SERIES, INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000825062 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05385 FILM NUMBER: 08787022 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-454-6778 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER VALUE SERIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010625 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER VALUE SERIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990119 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER VALUE FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970722 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DWS MONEY FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000055189 IRS NUMBER: 362809723 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02527 FILM NUMBER: 08787023 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-454-6778 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER MONEY FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020410 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ZURICH MONEY FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970708 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER MONEY FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960410 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CASH ACCOUNT TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000858372 IRS NUMBER: 371259201 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0430 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05970 FILM NUMBER: 08787024 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-454-6778 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DWS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000216314 IRS NUMBER: 362921989 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02743 FILM NUMBER: 08787025 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-454-6778 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER STRATEGIC INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010625 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER OPTION INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19890622 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DWS TARGET FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000854905 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05896 FILM NUMBER: 08787026 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-454-6778 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER TARGET FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020220 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER TARGET EQUITY FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010625 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER TARGET EQUITY FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940912 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DWS BLUE CHIP FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000823342 IRS NUMBER: 363542349 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05357 FILM NUMBER: 08787028 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-454-6778 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER BLUE CHIP FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010614 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER BLUE CHIP FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DWS TECHNOLOGY FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000096790 IRS NUMBER: 366051878 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-00547 FILM NUMBER: 08787030 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-454-6778 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER TECHNOLOGY FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010625 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER TECHNOLOGY FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TECHNOLOGY FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19870120 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DWS EQUITY TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001052427 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08599 FILM NUMBER: 08787029 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-454-6778 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER EQUITY TRUST/IL DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010726 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER EQUITY TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980106 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DWS STATE TAX-FREE INCOME SERIES CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000714287 IRS NUMBER: 363221104 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-03657 FILM NUMBER: 08787027 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-454-6778 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 345 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10154-0004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER STATE TAX-FREE INCOME SERIES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010625 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER STATE TAX FREE INCOME SERIES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER CALIFORNIA TAX FREE INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19900815 0000055189 S000006073 DWS Money Market Prime Series C000016691 DWS Money Market Fund KMMXX C000035161 DWS Cash Investment Trust - Class A C000035162 DWS Cash Investment Trust - Class B C000035163 DWS Cash Investment Trust - Class C C000035164 DWS Cash Investment Trust - Class S 0000096790 S000006136 DWS Technology Fund C000016884 Class A KTCAX C000016886 Class B KTCBX C000016887 Class C KTCCX C000016888 Class S KTCSX C000016889 Institutional Class KTCIX 0000216314 S000006114 DWS Strategic Income Fund C000016828 Class A KSTAX C000016829 Class B KSTBX C000016830 Class C KSTCX C000016831 Class S KSTSX 0000714287 S000006112 DWS New York Tax-Free Income Fund C000016818 Class A KNTAX C000016819 Class B KNTBX C000016820 Class C KNTCX C000016821 Class S SNWYX 0000823342 S000005741 DWS Blue Chip Fund C000015761 Class A KBCAX C000015762 Class B KBCBX C000015763 Class C KBCCX C000015764 Class S KBCSX C000015765 Institutional Class KBCIX 0000825062 S000006144 DWS Large Cap Value Fund C000016920 Class A KDCAX C000016922 Class B KDCBX C000016923 Class C KDCCX C000016925 Class S KDCSX C000016926 Institutional Class KDCIX 0000825062 S000006145 DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund C000016927 Class A LOPEX C000016928 Class B LOPBX C000016929 Class C LOPCX C000016930 Institutional Class LOPIX 0000825062 S000006146 DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund C000016932 Class A KDHAX C000016933 Class B KDHBX C000016934 Class C KDHCX C000016935 Class R KDHRX C000016936 Class S KDHSX C000016937 Institutional Class KDHIX 0000825062 S000006149 DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund C000016946 Class A MIDVX C000016947 Class B MIDYX C000016948 Class C MIDZX C000016949 Class S MIDTX C000016950 Institutional Class MIDIX 0000825062 S000006150 DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund C000016952 Class A KDSAX C000016953 Class B KDSBX C000016954 Class C KDSCX C000016956 Class S KDSSX C000016957 Institutional Class KDSIX 0000854905 S000006123 DWS Target 2008 Fund C000016850 DWS Target 2008 Fund KRFGX 0000854905 S000006125 DWS Target 2011 Fund C000016852 Scudder Target 2011 Fund KRFBX 0000854905 S000006127 DWS Target 2013 Fund C000016854 Scudder Target 2013 Fund KRFDX 0000854905 S000006128 DWS Target 2014 Fund C000016855 Scudder Target 2014 Fund KRFEX 0000858372 S000006301 Government & Agency Securities Portfolio C000017333 Premier Money Market Shares C000017334 Service Shares C000017335 Capital Assets Funds Shares C000017336 Davidson Cash Equivalent Shares C000017337 Davidson Cash Equivalent Plus Shares C000035155 DWS Government & Agency Money Fund C000035156 DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares C000035157 Government Cash Managed Shares 0000858372 S000006302 Money Market Portfolio C000017338 Capital Assets Funds Shares C000017339 Capital Assets Funds Preferred Shares C000017340 Institutional Money Market Shares C000017341 Premier Money Market Shares C000017342 Service Shares C000017343 Davidson Cash Equivalent Plus Shares C000017344 Institutional Select Money Market Shares C000019814 Premium Reserve Money Market Shares C000019815 Davidson Cash Equivalent Shares 0001052427 S000012892 DWS Core Plus Allocation Fund C000034853 Class A C000034854 Class C C000034855 Class S C000034856 Institutional Class 0001052427 S000013772 DWS Disciplined Market Neutral Fund C000037761 Class A C000037763 Class C C000037764 Institutional Class C000037765 Class S 0001052427 S000014370 DWS Disciplined Long/Short Growth Fund C000039055 Class A C000039056 Class C C000039057 Class S C000039058 Institutional Class 0001052427 S000014371 DWS Disciplined Long/Short Value Fund C000039059 Class A C000039060 Class C C000039061 Class S C000039062 Institutional Class 0001052427 S000018311 DWS Alternative Asset Allocation Plus Fund C000050509 Class A C000050510 Class C C000050511 Class S C000050512 Institutional Class DEFA14A 1 ddefa14a.htm DEUTSCHE ASSET MANAGEMENT - SCHEDULE 14A Deutsche Asset Management - Schedule 14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(AMENDMENT NO.      )

 

Filed by the Registrant x   Filed by a Party Other Than the Registrant ¨

Check the Appropriate Box:

 

¨  Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

¨  Confidential for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

 

¨  Definitive Proxy Statement

 

x  Definitive Additional Materials

 

¨  Soliciting Material Pursuant to sec. 240.14a-11(c) of sec. 240.14a-12

 

 

DWS BLUE CHIP FUND

DWS EQUITY TRUST

CASH ACCOUNT TRUST

DWS MONEY FUNDS

DWS STATE TAX-FREE INCOME SERIES

DWS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND

DWS TARGET FUND

DWS TECHNOLOGY FUND

DWS VALUE SERIES, INC.

 

(Names of Registrants as Specified in their Charters)

 

 

  

 

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrants)

 

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the Appropriate Box):

 

x  No fee required

 

¨  Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

 

  1)  Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:

 

 
  2)  Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

 

 
  3)  Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):

 

 
  4)  Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

 

 
  5)  Total Fee Paid:

 

 

 

¨  Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

 

¨  Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

 

  1)  Amount previously paid:

 

 
  2)  Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

 

 
  3)  Filing Party:

 

 
  4)  Date Filed:

 

 


D.F. King & Co., Inc.

Telephone Script – To be released on or about April 29, 2008

DWS Funds

Introduction

Hello, Mr./Ms. (Shareholder). My name is ___________, calling on behalf of the [DWS Fund Name]. I’m calling to follow-up with respect to the proxy materials that you received relating to the [DWS Fund Name]. I want to apologize if we have called you previously. However, because of low shareholder participation, the (DWS Fund Name) shareholder meeting was adjourned until May 1, 2008 and your vote is important and can assist the Fund in approving the proposals. According to our records you are a client of [Brokerage Firm] which utilizes the (fund name) as a sweep vehicle in your brokerage account.

Mr. /Ms________, this conversation is being recorded for quality control purposes.

Have you received the materials for the [DWS Fund Name] Special Shareholder Meeting?

IF NOThen help the shareholder obtain the materials he/she requires. If a NOBO, give him/her the 1- 800-714-3305 number and have them call back when they receive the materials. If registered, we will send the materials directly. In either case, make sure the address is correct, make any necessary corrections, and code the disposition as “14” or “15”.

IF YES – The Fund’s Board is asking you to consider # proposals as set forth in the proxy statement dated January 7, 2008 The Fund’s Board recommends that you vote in favor of these proposals. For your convenience, I can record your vote over the telephone right now. Will that be okay?

IF YES—Do you have any questions before we proceed?

Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that the fund’s Board has recommended that he/she vote in favor of each proposal. Questions should only be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.

Good, Let’s proceed. Your vote will be recorded. I will ask you for your full name and address of record and ask you to confirm that you have received the Fund’s proxy materials and have authority to vote the shares. You will be mailed a letter confirming your vote which will provide instructions should you later decide to change your vote.

IF NO – Do you have any questions that I may answer?

Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that the fund’s Board has recommended that he/she vote in favor of the proposal. Most questions can be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.

Your vote is important. Please vote by signing, dating and promptly mailing your proxy card in the envelope provided. If you prefer, you can also vote by internet or touch-tone telephone. Simply follow the easy instructions sent with your proxy materials.

 


Begin the Vote

My name is __________, calling from D.F. King & Co. on behalf of the [DWS Fund Name]. Today’s date is __________ and the time is __________.

May I please have your full name as your account is registered? (If shareholder is an entity: May I please have the name of your entity, and your name and title) Please confirm that you are authorized to direct the voting of these [DWS Fund Name] shares?

May I please have your address of record?

.

Have you received the Fund’s Proxy materials for its March 31, 2008 Meeting?

If the shareholder answers “no” offer to take their name and address and mail the proxy statement.

Actual Voting

The Fund’s Board is asking you to consider # proposals (Rep to fill in the number of proposals), as listed in your proxy statement, and it recommends a vote FOR the proposals. Would you like to vote all of your shares as recommended by the Board in favor of these proposals?

If you are required to read the proposal individually, end each proposal by saying, “The Board recommends that you vote in favor. How would you like to vote?” The valid responses are

F = For proposal.

A = Against proposal.

B = Abstain.

NOTE: For proposal 1, election of the Board Members, shareholders may vote for some but not all nominees.

Closing

I have recorded your vote(s). You have voted For/Against/Abstain Proposal #1 and #2. Is that correct? Great. D.F. King will submit your voting instructions to the [DWS Fund Name] as your voting agent. In the next 72 hours, we will mail you a letter confirming your vote. If you wish to change your vote for any reason, please call us at the phone number listed in the letter or follow the instructions in your proxy statement. Thank you for your time, and good bye.

 


Answering Machine Message

Hello, my name is ______________ and I’m calling to follow-up with respect to the proxy materials that you received relating to the DWS Fund Name]. I want to apologize if we have called you previously. However, because of low shareholder participation, the (DWS Fund Name) shareholder meeting was adjourned until May 1, 2008 and your vote is important and can assist the Fund in approving the proposals.

Please call D.F. King at 1-800-714-3305 to vote your shares today.

Thank you.


D.F. King & Co., Inc.

Telephone Script – To be released on or about April 29, 2008

DWS Funds

Introduction

Hello, Mr./Ms. (Shareholder). My name is ___________, calling on behalf of the [DWS Fund Name]. According to our records, your brokerage firm clears through [Brokerage Firm] and utilizes the (Fund Name) as a sweep vehicle in your brokerage account. I’m calling to follow-up with respect to the proxy materials that you should have received relating to the [DWS Fund Name]. I want to apologize if we have called you previously. However, because of low shareholder participation, the (DWS Fund Name) shareholder meeting was adjourned until May 1, 2008 and your vote is important and can assist the fund in approving the proposals.

Mr. /Ms________, this conversation is being recorded for quality control purposes.

Have you received the materials for the [DWS Fund Name] Special Shareholder Meeting?

IF NOThen help the shareholder obtain the materials he/she requires. If a NOBO, give him/her the 1- 800-714-3305 number and have them call back when they receive the materials. If registered, we will send the materials directly. In either case, make sure the address is correct, make any necessary corrections, and code the disposition as “14” or “15”.

IF YES – The Fund’s Board is asking you to consider # proposals as set forth in the proxy statement dated January 7, 2008 The Fund’s Board recommends that you vote in favor of these proposals. For your convenience, I can record your vote over the telephone right now. Will that be okay?

IF YES—Do you have any questions before we proceed?

Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that the fund’s Board has recommended that he/she vote in favor of each proposal. Questions should only be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.

Good, Let’s proceed. Your vote will be recorded. I will ask you for your full name and address of record and ask you to confirm that you have received the Fund’s proxy materials and have authority to vote the shares. You will be mailed a letter confirming your vote which will provide instructions should you later decide to change your vote.

IF NO – Do you have any questions that I may answer?

Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that the fund’s Board has recommended that he/she vote in favor of the proposal. Most questions can be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.

Your vote is important. Please vote by signing, dating and promptly mailing your proxy card in the envelope provided. If you prefer, you can also vote by internet or touch-tone telephone. Simply follow the easy instructions sent with your proxy materials.

 


Begin the Vote

My name is __________, calling from D.F. King & Co. on behalf of the [DWS Fund Name]. Today’s date is __________ and the time is __________.

May I please have your full name as your account is registered? (If shareholder is an entity: May I please have the name of your entity, and your name and title) Please confirm that you are authorized to direct the voting of these [DWS Fund Name] shares?

May I please have your address of record?

.

Have you received the Fund’s Proxy materials for its March 31, 2008 Meeting?

If the shareholder answers “no” offer to take their name and address and mail the proxy statement.

Actual Voting

The Fund’s Board is asking you to consider # proposals (Rep to fill in the number of proposals), as listed in your proxy statement, and it recommends a vote FOR the proposals. Would you like to vote all of your shares as recommended by the Board in favor of these proposals?

If you are required to read the proposal individually, end each proposal by saying, “The Board recommends that you vote in favor. How would you like to vote?” The valid responses are

F = For proposal.

A = Against proposal.

B = Abstain.

NOTE: For proposal 1, election of the Board Members, shareholders may vote for some but not all nominees.

Closing

I have recorded your vote(s). You have voted For/Against/Abstain Proposal #1 and #2. Is that correct? Great. D.F. King will submit your voting instructions to the [DWS Fund Name] as your voting agent. In the next 72 hours, we will mail you a letter confirming your vote. If you wish to change your vote for any reason, please call us at the phone number listed in the letter or follow the instructions in your proxy statement. Thank you for your time, and good bye.

 


Answering Machine Message

Hello, my name is _________________ and I’m calling to follow-up with respect to the proxy materials that you should have received relating to the [DWS Fund Name]. I want to apologize if we have called you previously. However, because of low shareholder participation, the (DWS Fund Name) shareholder meeting was adjourned until May 1, 2008 and your vote is important and can assist the Fund in approving the proposals.

Please call D.F. King at 1-800-714-3305 to vote your shares today.

Thank you.


D.F. King & Co., Inc.

Telephone Script – To be released on or about April 29, 2008

DWS Funds

Introduction

Hello, Mr./Ms. (Shareholder). My name is ___________, calling on behalf of the [DWS Fund Name]. I’m calling to follow-up with respect to the proxy materials that you should have received relating to the [DWS Fund Name]. I want to apologize if we have called you previously. However, because of low shareholder participation, the (DWS Fund Name) shareholder meeting was adjourned until May 1, 2008 and your vote is important and can assist the Fund in approving the proposals.

Mr. /Ms________, this conversation is being recorded for quality control purposes.

Have you received the materials for the [DWS Fund Name] Special Shareholder Meeting?

IF NOThen help the shareholder obtain the materials he/she requires. If a NOBO, give him/her the 1- 800-714-3305 number and have them call back when they receive the materials. If registered, we will send the materials directly. In either case, make sure the address is correct, make any necessary corrections, and code the disposition as “14” or “15”.

IF YES – The Fund’s Board is asking you to consider # proposals as set forth in the proxy statement dated January 7, 2008 The Fund’s Board recommends that you vote in favor of these proposals. For your convenience, I can record your vote over the telephone right now. Will that be okay?

IF YES—Do you have any questions before we proceed?

Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that the fund’s Board has recommended that he/she vote in favor of each proposal. Questions should only be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.

Good, Let’s proceed. Your vote will be recorded. I will ask you for your full name and address of record and ask you to confirm that you have received the Fund’s proxy materials and have authority to vote the shares. You will be mailed a letter confirming your vote which will provide instructions should you later decide to change your vote.

IF NO – Do you have any questions that I may answer?

Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that the fund’s Board has recommended that he/she vote in favor of the proposal. Most questions can be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.

Your vote is important. Please vote by signing, dating and promptly mailing your proxy card in the envelope provided. If you prefer, you can also vote by internet or touch-tone telephone. Simply follow the easy instructions sent with your proxy materials.

 


Begin the Vote

My name is __________, calling from D.F. King & Co. on behalf of the [DWS Fund Name]. Today’s date is __________ and the time is __________.

May I please have your full name as your account is registered? (If shareholder is an entity: May I please have the name of your entity, and your name and title) Please confirm that you are authorized to direct the voting of these [DWS Fund Name] shares?

May I please have your address of record?

.

Have you received the Fund’s Proxy materials for its March 31, 2008 Meeting?

If the shareholder answers “no” offer to take their name and address and mail the proxy statement.

Actual Voting

The Fund’s Board is asking you to consider # proposals (Rep to fill in the number of proposals), as listed in your proxy statement, and it recommends a vote FOR the proposals. Would you like to vote all of your shares as recommended by the Board in favor of these proposals?

If you are required to read the proposal individually, end each proposal by saying, “The Board recommends that you vote in favor. How would you like to vote?” The valid responses are

F = For proposal.

A = Against proposal.

B = Abstain.

NOTE: For proposal 1, election of the Board Members, shareholders may vote for some but not all nominees.

Closing

I have recorded your vote(s). You have voted For/Against/Abstain Proposal #1 and #2. Is that correct? Great. D.F. King will submit your voting instructions to the [DWS Fund Name] as your voting agent. In the next 72 hours, we will mail you a letter confirming your vote. If you wish to change your vote for any reason, please call us at the phone number listed in the letter or follow the instructions in your proxy statement. Thank you for your time, and good bye.

 


Answering Machine Message

Hello, my name is ____________ and I’m calling to follow-up with respect to the proxy materials that you should have received relating to the [DWS Fund Name]. I want to apologize if we have called you previously. However, because of low shareholder participation, the (DWS Fund Name) shareholder meeting was adjourned until May 1, 2008 and your vote is important and can assist the Fund in approving the proposals.

Please call D.F. King at 1-800-714-3305 to vote your shares today.

Thank you.

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