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EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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DWS Funds
Important Proxy
News
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
On May 5, 2006
Dear Shareholder:
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the DWS Funds. This meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the offices of Deutsche Asset Management, 345 Park Avenue, 27th floor, New York, NY, 10154. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your voting instructions.
After careful review, your Fund’s Board of Trustees/Directors has approved the proposals as detailed in the proxy statement and recommends that you vote “For” the proposals. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation and the possibility of a meeting adjournment. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote to be represented,we must receive your instructions before 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2006.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
1. By Phone.
Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at866-863-3900.Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00a.m. and 11:00p.m. and Saturday from 12:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. Eastern Time.Please have your proxy card available.
2. By Internet.
Visitwww.proxyvote.comand follow the simple on-screen instructions.
3.By Touch-tone Phone.
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.
4.By Mail.
Simply return your executed proxy card in the envelope provided.However, please try to utilize one of the above options to register your vote, so it may be received in time for the meeting.
Please take a moment and vote today.
REGEYE95
DWS Funds
Important Proxy
News
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
On May 5, 2006
Dear Shareholder:
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the DWS Funds. This meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the offices of Deutsche Asset Management, 345 Park Avenue, 27th floor, New York, NY, 10154. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your voting instructions.
After careful review, your Fund’s Board of Trustees/Directors has approved the proposals as detailed in the proxy statement and recommends that you vote “For” the proposals. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation and the possibility of a meeting adjournment. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote to be represented,we must receive your instructions before 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2006.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
1. By Phone.
Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at866-863-3900.Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00a.m. and 11:00p.m. and Saturday from 12:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. Eastern Time.Please have your proxy card available.
2. By Internet.
Visitwww.proxyweb.comand follow the simple on-screen instructions.
3.By Touch-Tone Phone.
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.
4.By Mail.
Simply return your executed proxy card in the envelope provided.However, please try to utilize one of the three options above to register your vote, so it may be received in time for the meeting.
Please take a moment to vote today.
EYE95BEN-N0B0
DWS Funds
Important Proxy
News
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
On May 5, 2006
Dear Shareholder:
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the DWS Funds. This meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the offices of Deutsche Asset Management, 345 Park Avenue, 27th floor, New York, NY, 10154. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your voting instructions.
After careful review, your Fund’s Board of Trustees/Directors has approved the proposals as detailed in the proxy statement and recommends that you vote “For” the proposals. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation and the possibility of a meeting adjournment. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote to be represented,we must receive your instructions before 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2006.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
1. By Internet.
Visitwww.proxyvote.comand follow the simple on-screen instructions.
2.By Touch-tone Phone.
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.
3.By Mail.
Simply return your executed proxy card in the envelope provided.However, please try to utilize one of the above options to register your vote, so it may be received in time for the meeting.
Please take a moment and vote today.
EYE95 BEN-0B0