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. )
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DWS BALANCED FUND
DWS BLUE CHIP FUND
DWS EQUITY TRUST
DWS HIGH INCOME SERIES
DWS STATE TAX-FREE INCOME SERIES
DWS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
DWS TARGET FUND
DWS TECHNOLOGY FUND
DWS U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND
DWS VALUE SERIES, INC.
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DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.
222 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606-5808
(800) 621-1148
Dear Plan Sponsor:
I am writing to you about an important proxy campaign for the DWS Funds. Our records indicate that on January 3, 2008 a retirement plan sponsored by you held shares of aDWS Fund. As plan sponsor, you may have voting discretion on behalf of the DWS Fund shares held by the retirement plan. As a valued client ofDWS Scudder Retirement Services, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that we have not yet received your vote relating to the proposals that will be voted on at the Special Meeting of DWS Fund shareholders, which has been adjourned toMay 1, 2008.
Your vote is important and by voting now you can help ensure that we receive enough votes to hold the Special Meeting and avoid additional solicitation expenses.
Accompanying this letter is your proxy card and a return envelope. We previously sent you a proxy statement explaining the proposals to be voted on at the Special Meeting. We encourage you to carefully review the proposals and vote your shares today.
Voting is easy and takes only a few minutes. Choose one of the following methods:
| • | Log on to the Web site noted on your proxy, enter your control number printed on the card and vote by following the on-screen prompts. |
| • | Call the phone number on the proxy card, enter the control number printed on the card and follow the touchtone prompts. |
| • | Mail in your completed and signed proxy card in the envelope provided. |
If you have any questions regarding the proposals or voting process or if you need assistance, please call the DWS Funds’ proxy solicitor, D. F. King & Co., Inc., toll-free at 1-800-714-3305. Additionally, you should feel free to contact your DWS Scudder Retirement Services’ representative with any questions about your retirement plan’s investment in the DWS Funds.
Thank you for your participation in this important matter.
Best Regards,
Roger Gray
Head of Client Service - DWS Scudder Retirement Services