UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM N-CSRS
Investment Company Act file number | 811-5385 |
DWS Value Series, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154-0004
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 454-7190
Paul Schubert
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154-0004
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Date of fiscal year end: | 11/30 |
Date of reporting period: | 05/31/09 |
ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
MAY 31, 2009 Semiannual Report to Shareholders |
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DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund (On June 2, 2009, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund was renamed DWS Strategic Value Fund.) |
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Contents
4 Performance Summary 9 Information About Your Fund's Expenses 11 Portfolio Summary 13 Investment Portfolio 16 Financial Statements 20 Financial Highlights 26 Notes to Financial Statements 35 Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant 40 Summary of Administrative Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant 41 Account Management Resources 43 Privacy Statement |
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. To obtain a prospectus for any of our funds, refer to the Account Management Resources information provided in the back of this booklet. We advise you to consider the fund's objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the fund. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.
The fund seeks to achieve a high rate of total return. The managers use a contrarian value investment strategy and employ a low price-to-earnings approach and an emphasis on financially solid companies that provide the opportunity for above-market returns without above-market volatility. The managers concentrate the portfolio where they see outstanding opportunity. While this approach increases potential volatility versus a more diversified portfolio, it also offers higher return potential. The fund is subject to stock market risk and may focus its investments on certain economic sectors, thereby increasing its vulnerability to any single economic, political or regulatory development. This may result in greater share price volatility. Derivatives may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional securities and the portfolio could suffer losses on its derivative positions. The fund may lend its investment securities in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to complete certain transactions. See the prospectus for specific details regarding the fund's risk profile.
DWS Investments is part of Deutsche Bank's Asset Management division and, within the US, represents the retail asset management activities of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. and DWS Trust Company.
NOT FDIC/NCUA INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE NOT A DEPOSIT NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Performance Summary May 31, 2009
Classes A, B, C, R and Institutional Class
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal values fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Please visit www.dws-investments.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance.
The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 5.75%. For Class B shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) is 4% within the first year after purchase, declining to 0% after six years. Class C shares have no front-end sales charge but redemptions within one year of purchase may be subject to a CDSC of 1%. Unadjusted returns do not reflect sales charges and would have been lower if they had. Class R and Institutional Class shares are not subject to sales charges.
The total annual fund operating expense ratios, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements, as stated in the fee table of the prospectus dated March 6, 2009 are 1.16%, 1.98%, 1.90%, 1.55% and 0.89% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Please see the Information About Your Fund's Expenses, the Financial Highlights and Notes to the Financial Statements (Note C, Related Parties) sections of this report for gross and net expense related disclosure for the period ended May 31, 2009.
To discourage short-term trading, the Fund imposed a 2% redemption fee on shareholders redeeming shares held less than 15 days, which had the effect of lowering total return.
Returns and rankings during all periods shown for Class A, B and C, for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods shown for Class R and for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and Life of Class periods for Institutional Class reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns and rankings would have been lower.
Performance figures do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Returns and rankings may differ by share class.
Returns shown for Class R shares prior to October 1, 2003 are derived from the historical performance of Class A shares of DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund during such periods and have been adjusted to reflect the higher total annual operating expenses of Class R. Any difference in expenses will affect performance.
Average Annual Total Returns (Unadjusted for Sales Charge) as of 5/31/09 |
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund | 6-Month‡ | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year |
Class A | 6.46% | -39.27% | -13.78% | -4.17% | .26% |
Class B | 6.05% | -39.80% | -14.50% | -4.96% | -.55% |
Class C | 6.08% | -39.73% | -14.42% | -4.89% | -.50% |
Class R | 6.46% | -39.36% | -13.97% | -4.38% | -.05% |
S&P 500® Index+
| 4.05% | -32.57% | -8.24% | -1.90% | -1.71% |
Sources: Lipper Inc. and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
‡ Total returns shown for periods less than one year are not annualized.Average Annual Total Returns as of 5/31/09 |
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund | 6-Month‡ | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | Life of Class* |
Institutional Class | 6.62% | -39.10% | -13.53% | -3.88% | .01% |
S&P 500 Index+
| 4.05% | -32.57% | -8.24% | -1.90% | 2.05% |
Sources: Lipper Inc. and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
‡ Total returns shown for periods less than one year are not annualized.* Institutional Class shares commenced operations on August 19, 2002. Index returns began on August 31, 2002.Net Asset Value and Distribution Information |
| Class A | Class B | Class C | Class R | Institutional Class |
Net Asset Value: 5/31/09
| $ 25.11 | $ 25.00 | $ 25.04 | $ 25.06 | $ 25.10 |
11/30/08
| $ 23.91 | $ 23.81 | $ 23.85 | $ 23.83 | $ 23.90 |
Distribution Information: Six Months as of 5/31/09:
Income Dividends | $ .31 | $ .22 | $ .22 | $ .26 | $ .34 |
Class A Lipper Rankings — Equity Income Funds Category as of 5/31/09 |
Period | Rank | | Number of Funds Tracked | Percentile Ranking (%) |
1-Year
| 277 | of | 295 | 94 |
3-Year
| 220 | of | 233 | 95 |
5-Year
| 168 | of | 182 | 92 |
10-Year
| 58 | of | 103 | 56 |
Source: Lipper Inc. Rankings are historical and do not guarantee future results. Rankings are based on total return unadjusted for sales charges with distributions reinvested. If sales charges had been included, rankings might have been less favorable. Rankings are for Class A shares; other share classes may vary.
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment (Adjusted for Maximum Sales Charge) |
[] DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund — Class A [] S&P 500 Index+ |
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Yearly periods ended May 31 |
The Fund's growth of an assumed $10,000 investment is adjusted for the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. This results in a net initial investment of $9,425.
Comparative Results (Adjusted for Maximum Sales Charge) as of 5/31/09 |
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year |
Class A | Growth of $10,000
| $5,724 | $6,041 | $7,617 | $9,677 |
Average annual total return
| -42.76% | -15.47% | -5.30% | -.33% |
Class B | Growth of $10,000
| $5,842 | $6,143 | $7,687 | $9,459 |
Average annual total return
| -41.58% | -14.99% | -5.13% | -.55% |
Class C | Growth of $10,000
| $6,027 | $6,269 | $7,784 | $9,515 |
Average annual total return
| -39.73% | -14.42% | -4.89% | -.50% |
Class R | Growth of $10,000
| $6,064 | $6,367 | $7,993 | $9,955 |
Average annual total return
| -39.36% | -13.97% | -4.38% | -.05% |
S&P 500 Index+
| Growth of $10,000
| $6,743 | $7,725 | $9,084 | $8,413 |
Average annual total return
| -32.57% | -8.24% | -1.90% | -1.71% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
Growth of an Assumed $1,000,000 Investment |
[] DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund — Institutional Class [] S&P 500 Index+ |
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Yearly periods ended May 31 |
Comparative Results as of 5/31/09 |
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | Life of Class* |
Institutional Class | Growth of $1,000,000
| $609,000 | $646,600 | $820,300 | $1,000,300 |
Average annual total return
| -39.10% | -13.53% | -3.88% | .01% |
S&P 500 Index+
| Growth of $1,000,000
| $674,300 | $772,500 | $908,400 | $1,146,500 |
Average annual total return
| -32.57% | -8.24% | -1.90% | 2.05% |
The growth of $1,000,000 is cumulative.
The minimum investment for Institutional Class shares is $1,000,000.
* Institutional Class shares commenced operations on August 19, 2002. Index returns began on August 31, 2002.+ The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.Class S
Class S shares are generally not available to new investors except under certain circumstances. (Please refer to the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.)
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Please visit www.dws-investments.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance.
The total annual fund operating expense ratio, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements, as stated in the fee table of the prospectus dated March 6, 2009 is 1.07% for Class S shares. Please see the Information About Your Fund's Expenses, the Financial Highlights and Notes to the Financial Statements (Note C, Related Parties) sections of this report for gross and net expense related disclosure for the period ended May 31, 2009.
To discourage short-term trading, the Fund imposed a 2% redemption fee on shareholders redeeming shares held less than 15 days, which had the effect of lowering total return.
Returns and rankings during the 1-year, 3-year and Life of Class periods shown reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns and rankings would have been lower.
Performance figures do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemptions of fund shares. Returns and rankings may differ by share class.
Average Annual Total Returns as of 5/31/09 |
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund | 6-Month‡ | 1-Year | 3-Year | Life of Class* |
Class S | 6.58% | -39.15% | -13.67% | -8.11% |
S&P 500 Index+
| 4.05% | -32.57% | -8.24% | -4.17% |
Sources: Lipper Inc. and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
‡ Total returns shown for periods less than one year are not annualized.* Class S shares commenced operations on February 28, 2005. Index returns began on February 28, 2005.Net Asset Value and Distribution Information |
| Class S |
Net Asset Value: 5/31/09
| $ 25.09 |
11/30/08
| $ 23.88 |
Distribution Information: Six Months as of 5/31/09:
Income Dividends | $ .31 |
Class S Lipper Rankings — Equity Income Funds Category as of 5/31/09 |
Period | Rank | | Number of Funds Tracked | Percentile Ranking (%) |
1-Year
| 274 | of | 295 | 93 |
3-Year
| 218 | of | 233 | 94 |
Source: Lipper Inc. Rankings are historical and do not guarantee future results. Rankings are based on total return with distributions reinvested. Rankings are for Class S shares; other share classes may vary.
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment |
[] DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund — Class S [] S&P 500 Index+ |
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Comparative Results as of 5/31/09 |
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund | 1-Year | 3-Year | Life of Class* |
Class S | Growth of $10,000
| $6,085 | $6,434 | $6,982 |
Average annual total return
| -39.15% | -13.67% | -8.11% |
S&P 500 Index+
| Growth of $10,000
| $6,743 | $7,725 | $8,345 |
Average annual total return
| -32.57% | -8.24% | -4.17% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
* Class S shares commenced operations on February 28, 2005. Index returns began on February 28, 2005.+ The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.Information About Your Fund's Expenses
As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent six-month period, the Fund limited these expenses for Class A, B and C shares; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The example in the table is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period and held for the entire period (December 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009).
The tables illustrate your Fund's expenses in two ways:
• Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
• Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare your Fund's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. An account maintenance fee of $6.25 per quarter for Class S shares may apply for certain accounts whose balances do not meet the applicable minimum initial investment. This fee is not included in these tables. If it was, the estimate of expenses paid for Class S shares during the period would be higher, and account value during the period would be lower, by this amount.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended May 31, 2009 |
Actual Fund Return | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class R | Class S | Institutional Class |
Beginning Account Value 12/1/08
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 5/31/09
| $ 1,064.60 | $ 1,060.50 | $ 1,060.80 | $ 1,064.60 | $ 1,065.80 | $ 1,066.20 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000*
| $ 5.77 | $ 10.07 | $ 9.61 | $ 6.74 | $ 4.94 | $ 4.07 |
Hypothetical 5% Fund Return | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class R | Class S | Institutional Class |
Beginning Account Value 12/1/08
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 5/31/09
| $ 1,019.35 | $ 1,015.16 | $ 1,015.61 | $ 1,018.40 | $ 1,020.14 | $ 1,020.99 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000*
| $ 5.64 | $ 9.85 | $ 9.40 | $ 6.59 | $ 4.84 | $ 3.98 |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class R | Class S | Institutional Class |
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
| 1.12% | 1.96% | 1.87% | 1.31% | .96% | .79% |
For more information, please refer to the Fund's prospectus.
Portfolio Summary
Asset Allocation (As a % of Investment Portfolio excluding Securities Lending Collateral) | 5/31/09 | 11/30/08 |
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Common Stocks | 97% | 100% |
Cash Equivalents | 3% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 5/31/09 | 11/30/08 |
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Energy | 29% | 29% |
Financials | 22% | 20% |
Health Care | 14% | 17% |
Industrials | 11% | 9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 10% | 12% |
Consumer Staples | 7% | 9% |
Materials | 4% | 2% |
Telecommunication Services | 2% | 2% |
Information Technology | 1% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
Ten Largest Equity Holdings at May 31, 2009 (43.1% of Net Assets) |
1. ConocoPhillips Producer of petroleum and other natural gases
| 5.4% |
2. Devon Energy Corp. Explorer and producer of crude oil and natural gas
| 5.1% |
3. Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Explorer and producer of crude oil and natural gas
| 4.7% |
4. Altria Group, Inc. Parent company operating in the tobacco and food industries
| 4.6% |
5. Staples, Inc. Provider of office supplies
| 4.5% |
6. Apache Corp. Explorer, developer and producer of natural gas and crude oil
| 4.3% |
7. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Operator of organized health systems
| 4.3% |
8. Wyeth Manufacturer of pharmaceutical and health care products
| 3.5% |
9. Bank of America Corp. Provider of commercial banking services
| 3.4% |
10. Wells Fargo & Co. Provider of diversified financial services
| 3.3% |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Fund's investment portfolio, see page 13. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. A complete list of the Fund's portfolio holdings is posted as of the month end on www.dws-investments.com on or about the 15th day of the following month. More frequent posting of portfolio holdings information may be made from time to time on www.dws-investments.com. Please see the Account Management Resources section for contact information.
Following the Fund's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio as of May 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Common Stocks 97.3% |
Consumer Discretionary 9.8% |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 1.1% |
Carnival Corp. (Units) (a) | 1,195,420 | 30,411,485 |
Media 1.8% |
Walt Disney Co. (a) | 1,923,850 | 46,595,647 |
Specialty Retail 6.9% |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 3,279,600 | 62,345,196 |
Staples, Inc. (a) | 5,792,465 | 118,455,909 |
| 180,801,105 |
Consumer Staples 6.6% |
Tobacco |
Altria Group, Inc. | 7,014,538 | 119,878,454 |
Philip Morris International, Inc. (a) | 1,264,004 | 53,897,131 |
| 173,775,585 |
Energy 28.2% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (a) | 2,599,654 | 124,211,468 |
Apache Corp. (a) | 1,345,065 | 113,335,177 |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. (a) | 3,184,611 | 72,163,285 |
Chevron Corp. | 1,112,351 | 74,160,441 |
ConocoPhillips (a) | 3,128,866 | 143,427,218 |
Devon Energy Corp. (a) | 2,122,585 | 134,232,276 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 780,558 | 52,383,247 |
Valero Energy Corp. (a) | 1,411,800 | 31,581,966 |
| 745,495,078 |
Financials 21.6% |
Capital Markets 3.1% |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 557,615 | 80,614,400 |
Commercial Banks 7.7% |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (a) | 1,194,907 | 54,428,014 |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (a) | 1,100,915 | 14,499,051 |
US Bancorp. (a) | 2,450,185 | 47,043,552 |
Wells Fargo & Co. (a) | 3,459,645 | 88,220,947 |
| 204,191,564 |
Consumer Finance 1.5% |
American Express Co. (a) | 1,628,223 | 40,461,342 |
Diversified Financial Services 6.7% |
Bank of America Corp. | 7,989,797 | 90,045,012 |
Citigroup, Inc. (a) | 4,378,025 | 16,286,253 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (a) | 1,902,149 | 70,189,298 |
| 176,520,563 |
Insurance 2.5% |
Allstate Corp. (a) | 1,654,459 | 42,569,230 |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (a) | 578,992 | 23,541,815 |
| 66,111,045 |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.1% |
Washington Mutual, Inc.* | 12,654,430 | 1,265,443 |
Health Care 13.5% |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.4% |
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.* (a) | 827,365 | 36,859,111 |
Health Care Providers & Services 6.0% |
Aetna, Inc. (a) | 1,695,886 | 45,415,827 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 4,225,398 | 112,395,587 |
| 157,811,414 |
Pharmaceuticals 6.1% |
Pfizer, Inc. (a) | 4,434,673 | 67,362,683 |
Wyeth | 2,083,716 | 93,475,499 |
| 160,838,182 |
Industrials 10.9% |
Aerospace & Defense 3.8% |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | 1,014,577 | 48,314,157 |
United Technologies Corp. (a) | 966,845 | 50,865,715 |
| 99,179,872 |
Air Freight & Logistics 1.6% |
FedEx Corp. (a) | 773,447 | 42,872,167 |
Industrial Conglomerates 2.9% |
General Electric Co. (a) | 5,687,950 | 76,673,566 |
Machinery 2.6% |
Caterpillar, Inc. (a) | 1,047,744 | 37,153,002 |
Eaton Corp. (a) | 731,530 | 31,821,555 |
| 68,974,557 |
Information Technology 1.3% |
Software |
Microsoft Corp. (a) | 1,653,374 | 34,538,983 |
Materials 3.9% |
Metals & Mining |
BHP Billiton Ltd. (ADR) (a) | 1,295,160 | 72,839,798 |
Newmont Mining Corp. (a) | 634,036 | 30,985,338 |
| 103,825,136 |
Telecommunication Services 1.5% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
Verizon Communications, Inc. (a) | 1,345,180 | 39,359,967 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,673,959,642) | 2,567,176,212 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 36.2% |
Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 0.53% (b) (c) (Cost $954,391,759) | 954,391,759 | 954,391,759 |
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Cash Equivalents 3.1% |
Cash Management QP Trust, 0.39% (b) (Cost $81,801,190) | 81,801,190 | 81,801,190 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $3,710,152,591)+ | 136.6 | 3,603,369,161 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (36.6) | (965,419,961) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 2,637,949,200 |
* Non-income producing security.+ The cost for federal income tax purposes was $3,721,720,241. At May 31, 2009, net unrealized depreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $118,351,080. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $578,479,470 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $696,830,550.(a) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at May 31, 2009 amounted to $949,139,742, which is 36.0% of net assets.(b) Affiliated fund managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.(c) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending. Income earned by the Fund is net of borrower rebates.ADR: American Depositary Receipt
Fair Value Measurements
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements," establishes a three-tier hierarchy for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosure about the classification of fair value measurements.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of May 31, 2009 in valuing the Fund's investments. For information on the Fund's policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Security Valuation section of Note A in the accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs | Investments in Securities |
Level 1
| $ 3,521,567,971 |
Level 2
| 81,801,190 |
Level 3
| — |
Total | $ 3,603,369,161 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of May 31, 2009 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $2,673,959,642) — including $949,139,742 of securities loaned | $ 2,567,176,212 |
Investment in Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $954,391,759)* | 954,391,759 |
Investment in Cash Management QP Trust (cost $81,801,190) | 81,801,190 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $3,710,152,591)
| 3,603,369,161 |
Cash
| 10,000 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold
| 1,869,164 |
Dividends receivable
| 5,935,162 |
Interest receivable
| 1,053,875 |
Due from Advisor
| 936,622 |
Other assets
| 183,092 |
Total assets
| 3,613,357,076 |
Liabilities |
Payable upon return of securities loaned
| 954,391,759 |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed
| 13,166,513 |
Accrued management fee
| 4,546,624 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 3,302,980 |
Total liabilities
| 975,407,876 |
Net assets, at value | $ 2,637,949,200 |
Net Assets Consist of |
Undistributed net investment income
| 11,383,705 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
| (106,783,430) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| (1,649,683,638) |
Paid-in capital
| 4,383,032,563 |
Net assets, at value | $ 2,637,949,200 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of May 31, 2009 (Unaudited) (continued) |
Net Asset Value |
Class A Net Asset Value and redemption price(a) per share ($1,855,024,526 ÷ 73,883,152 shares of capital stock outstanding, $.01 par value, 560,000,000 shares authorized)
| $ 25.11 |
Maximum offering price per share (100 ÷ 94.25 of $25.11)
| $ 26.64 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price(a) (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($121,804,116 ÷ 4,872,682 shares of capital stock outstanding, $.01 par value, 560,000,000 shares authorized)
| $ 25.00 |
Class C Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price(a) (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($326,715,722 ÷ 13,048,699 shares of capital stock outstanding, $.01 par value, 140,000,000 shares authorized)
| $ 25.04 |
Class R Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price(a) per share ($12,789,756 ÷ 510,383 shares of capital stock outstanding, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized)
| $ 25.06 |
Class S Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price(a) per share ($115,685,683 ÷ 4,611,556 shares of capital stock outstanding, $.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized)
| $ 25.09 |
Institutional Class Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price(a) per share ($205,929,397 ÷ 8,203,100 shares of capital stock outstanding, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized)
| $ 25.10 |
(a) Redemption price per share for shares held less than 15 days is equal to net asset value less a 2% redemption fee.The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended May 31, 2009 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Dividends
| $ 44,804,614 |
Interest — Cash Management QP Trust
| 33,363 |
Securities lending income, including income from Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates
| 4,312,001 |
Total Income
| 49,149,978 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 9,644,405 |
Services to shareholders
| 3,455,111 |
Custodian fee
| 55,175 |
Distribution and service fees
| 4,570,532 |
Professional fees
| 74,698 |
Directors' fees and expenses
| 102,548 |
Reports to shareholders
| 382,226 |
Registration fees
| 103,844 |
Other
| 170,350 |
Total expenses before expense reductions
| 18,558,889 |
Expense reductions
| (1,956,400) |
Total expenses after expense reductions
| 16,602,489 |
Net investment income (loss) | 32,547,489 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments
| (423,538,324) |
Payment by affiliates (see Note G)
| 97,901 |
| (423,440,423) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
| 512,712,052 |
Net gain (loss) | 89,271,629 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 121,819,118 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended May 31, 2009 (Unaudited) | Year Ended November 30, 2008 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss)
| $ 32,547,489 | $ 111,522,660 |
Net realized gain (loss)
| (423,440,423) | (1,222,920,166) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
| 512,712,052 | (2,349,834,405) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 121,819,118 | (3,461,231,911) |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income:
Class A | (27,630,993) | (97,926,604) |
Class B | (1,250,078) | (5,132,425) |
Class C | (3,446,044) | (11,754,267) |
Class R | (147,885) | (468,564) |
Class S | (1,857,215) | (5,522,147) |
Institutional Class | (3,510,812) | (19,973,323) |
Net realized gains:
Class A | — | (419,418,189) |
Class B | — | (37,951,977) |
Class C | — | (78,343,584) |
Class R | — | (2,269,820) |
Class S | — | (21,979,155) |
Institutional Class | — | (71,730,745) |
Total distributions
| (37,843,027) | (772,470,800) |
Fund share transactions: Proceeds from shares sold
| 249,778,790 | 1,032,746,849 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 34,493,364 | 645,290,378 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (977,081,805) | (2,537,235,371) |
Redemption fees
| 28,007 | 165,767 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions
| (692,781,644) | (859,032,377) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (608,805,553) | (5,092,735,088) |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 3,246,754,753 | 8,339,489,841 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $11,383,705 and $16,679,243, respectively)
| $ 2,637,949,200 | $ 3,246,754,753 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Class A Years Ended November 30, | 2009a | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 23.91 | $ 50.36 | $ 50.80 | $ 44.37 | $ 41.25 | $ 36.44 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomeb | .27 | .73 | .94 | .85 | .67 | .59 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.24 | (22.44) | .02 | 7.20 | 3.05 | 4.81 |
Total from investment operations | 1.51 | (21.71) | .96 | 8.05 | 3.72 | 5.40 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.31) | (.91) | (.98) | (.67) | (.60) | (.59) |
Net realized gains | — | (3.83) | (.42) | (.95) | — | — |
Total distributions | (.31) | (4.74) | (1.40) | (1.62) | (.60) | (.59) |
Redemption fees
| .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 25.11 | $ 23.91 | $ 50.36 | $ 50.80 | $ 44.37 | $ 41.25 |
Total Return (%)c
| 6.46d** | (47.30)d | 1.84 | 18.33d | 9.07 | 14.97 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 1,855 | 2,274 | 5,532 | 5,891 | 4,767 | 4,170 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 1.28* | 1.20 | 1.08 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.14 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.12* | 1.17 | 1.08 | 1.11 | 1.12 | 1.14 |
Ratio of net investment income (%)
| 2.48* | 1.88 | 1.82 | 1.78 | 1.56 | 1.54 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 20** | 26 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 10 |
a For the six months ended May 31, 2009 (Unaudited). b Based on average shares outstanding during the period. c Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. * Annualized ** Not annualized *** Amount is less than $.005.
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Class B Years Ended November 30, | 2009a | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 23.81 | $ 50.16 | $ 50.60 | $ 44.20 | $ 41.08 | $ 36.29 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomeb | .18 | .40 | .53 | .47 | .32 | .28 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.23 | (22.36) | (.01) | 7.17 | 3.03 | 4.78 |
Total from investment operations | 1.41 | (21.96) | .52 | 7.64 | 3.35 | 5.06 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.22) | (.56) | (.54) | (.29) | (.23) | (.27) |
Net realized gains | — | (3.83) | (.42) | (.95) | — | — |
Total distributions | (.22) | (4.39) | (.96) | (1.24) | (.23) | (.27) |
Redemption fees
| .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 25.00 | $ 23.81 | $ 50.16 | $ 50.60 | $ 44.20 | $ 41.08 |
Total Return (%)c
| 6.05d** | (47.76)d | 1.01 | 17.36d | 8.18 | 14.02 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 122 | 151 | 525 | 763 | 761 | 915 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 2.26* | 2.02 | 1.89 | 1.93 | 1.95 | 1.96 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.96* | 2.00 | 1.89 | 1.93 | 1.95 | 1.96 |
Ratio of net investment income (%)
| 1.64* | 1.05 | 1.02 | .96 | .73 | .72 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 20** | 26 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 10 |
a For the six months ended May 31, 2009 (Unaudited). b Based on average shares outstanding during the period. c Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. * Annualized ** Not annualized *** Amount is less than $.005.
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Class C Years Ended November 30, | 2009a | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 23.85 | $ 50.22 | $ 50.66 | $ 44.25 | $ 41.13 | $ 36.34 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomeb | .19 | .44 | .57 | .50 | .35 | .30 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.22 | (22.39) | (.01) | 7.18 | 3.04 | 4.79 |
Total from investment operations | 1.41 | (21.95) | .56 | 7.68 | 3.39 | 5.09 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.22) | (.59) | (.58) | (.32) | (.27) | (.30) |
Net realized gains | — | (3.83) | (.42) | (.95) | — | — |
Total distributions | (.22) | (4.42) | (1.00) | (1.27) | (.27) | (.30) |
Redemption fees
| .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 25.04 | $ 23.85 | $ 50.22 | $ 50.66 | $ 44.25 | $ 41.13 |
Total Return (%)c
| 6.08d** | (47.70)d | 1.08 | 17.45d | 8.26 | 14.08 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 327 | 393 | 1,038 | 1,100 | 858 | 683 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 2.05* | 1.94 | 1.82 | 1.86 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.87* | 1.91 | 1.82 | 1.85 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
Ratio of net investment income (%)
| 1.73* | 1.13 | 1.09 | 1.04 | .80 | .76 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 20** | 26 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 10 |
a For the six months ended May 31, 2009 (Unaudited). b Based on average shares outstanding during the period. c Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges. d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. * Annualized ** Not annualized *** Amount is less than $.005.
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Class R Years Ended November 30, | 2009a | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 23.83 | $ 50.24 | $ 50.72 | $ 44.29 | $ 41.22 | $ 36.43 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomeb | .25 | .58 | .83 | .79 | .57 | .46 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.24 | (22.37) | .00*** | 7.17 | 3.06 | 4.84 |
Total from investment operations | 1.49 | (21.79) | .83 | 7.96 | 3.63 | 5.30 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.26) | (.79) | (.89) | (.58) | (.56) | (.51) |
Net realized gains | — | (3.83) | (.42) | (.95) | — | — |
Total distributions | (.26) | (4.62) | (1.31) | (1.53) | (.56) | (.51) |
Redemption fees
| .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 25.06 | $ 23.83 | $ 50.24 | $ 50.72 | $ 44.29 | $ 41.22 |
Total Return (%)
| 6.46** | (47.49)c | 1.60 | 18.14c | 8.87 | 14.67 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 13 | 14 | 29 | 31 | 11 | 2 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 1.31* | 1.59 | 1.31 | 1.25 | 1.36 | 1.48 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.31* | 1.57 | 1.31 | 1.24 | 1.36 | 1.48 |
Ratio of net investment income (%)
| 2.30* | 1.48 | 1.60 | 1.65 | 1.32 | 1.20 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 20** | 26 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 10 |
a For the six months ended May 31, 2009 (Unaudited). b Based on average shares outstanding during the period. c Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. * Annualized ** Not annualized *** Amount is less than $.005.
|
Class S Years Ended November 30, | 2009a | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 23.88 | $ 50.28 | $ 50.75 | $ 44.38 | $ 43.74 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomec | .29 | .76 | 1.00 | .91 | .59 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.23 | (22.39) | .01 | 7.22 | .61 |
Total from investment operations | 1.52 | (21.63) | 1.01 | 8.13 | 1.20 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.31) | (.94) | (1.06) | (.81) | (.56) |
Net realized gains | — | (3.83) | (.42) | (.95) | — |
Total distributions | (.31) | (4.77) | (1.48) | (1.76) | (.56) |
Redemption fees
| .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 25.09 | $ 23.88 | $ 50.28 | $ 50.75 | $ 44.38 |
Total Return (%)
| 6.58** | (47.25)d | 1.95 | 18.53d | 2.77** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 116 | 127 | 288 | 171 | 38 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .96* | 1.11 | .98 | .98 | .84* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| .96* | 1.09 | .98 | .97 | .84* |
Ratio of net investment income (%)
| 2.65* | 1.96 | 1.93 | 1.92 | 1.81* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 20** | 26 | 27 | 32 | 9 |
a For the six months ended May 31, 2009 (Unaudited). b For the period from February 28, 2005 (commencement of operations of Class S shares) to November 30, 2005. c Based on average shares outstanding during the period. d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. * Annualized ** Not annualized *** Amount is less than $.005.
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Institutional Class Years Ended November 30, | 2009a | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 23.90 | $ 50.35 | $ 50.80 | $ 44.38 | $ 41.25 | $ 36.46 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomeb | .31 | .84 | 1.10 | 1.00 | .82 | .71 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.23 | (22.43) | .01 | 7.19 | 3.04 | 4.81 |
Total from investment operations | 1.54 | (21.59) | 1.11 | 8.19 | 3.86 | 5.52 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.34) | (1.03) | (1.14) | (.82) | (.73) | (.73) |
Net realized gains | — | (3.83) | (.42) | (.95) | — | — |
Total distributions | (.34) | (4.86) | (1.56) | (1.77) | (.73) | (.73) |
Redemption fees
| .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | .00*** | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 25.10 | $ 23.90 | $ 50.35 | $ 50.80 | $ 44.38 | $ 41.25 |
Total Return (%)
| 6.62** | (47.15)c | 2.13 | 18.69c | 9.43 | 15.33 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 206 | 287 | 928 | 914 | 574 | 116 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .79* | .93 | .79 | .83 | .79 | .83 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| .79* | .87 | .79 | .80 | .79 | .83 |
Ratio of net investment income (%)
| 2.82* | 2.17 | 2.12 | 2.09 | 1.89 | 1.85 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 20** | 26 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 10 |
a For the six months ended May 31, 2009 (Unaudited). b Based on average shares outstanding during the period. c Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. * Annualized ** Not annualized *** Amount is less than $.005.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
A. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund (the ``Fund'') is a diversified series of DWS Value Series, Inc. (the ``Corporation'') which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the ``1940 Act''), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Maryland corporation. On June 2, 2009, the Fund was renamed DWS Strategic Value Fund.
The Fund offers multiple classes of shares which provide investors with different purchase options. Class A shares are offered to investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are offered to investors without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance. Class C shares are offered to investors without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within one year of purchase. Class C shares do not automatically convert into another class. Institutional Class shares are offered to a limited group of investors, are not subject to initial or contingent deferred sales charges and have lower ongoing expenses than other classes. Class R shares are only available to participants in certain retirement plans and are offered to investors without an initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge. Class S shares are not subject to initial or contingent deferred sales charges and are generally not available to new investors except under certain circumstances.
Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses and expense reductions, if any, are borne pro rata on the basis of relative net assets by the holders of all classes of shares, except that each class bears certain expenses unique to that class such as distribution and service fees, services to shareholders and certain other class-specific expenses. Differences in class-level expenses may result in payment of different per share dividends by class. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting subject to class-specific arrangements.
The Fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The policies described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation. Investments are stated at value determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on each day the exchange is open for trading. Equity securities are valued at the most recent sale price or official closing price reported on the exchange (US or foreign) or over-the-counter market on which they trade. Securities for which no sales are reported are valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations on the relevant market or, if a mean cannot be determined, at the most recent bid quotation.
Money market instruments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less, maturing at par, are valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies and Cash Management QP Trust are valued at their net asset value each business day.
Securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued in a manner that is intended to reflect their fair value as determined in accordance with procedures approved by the Directors. In accordance with the Fund's valuation procedures, factors used in determining value may include, but are not limited to, the type of the security, the size of the holding, the initial cost of the security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security's disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable companies, quotations or evaluated prices from broker-dealers and/or pricing services, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the company's financial statements, an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold and with respect to debt securities, the maturity, coupon, creditworthiness, currency denomination, and the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded. The value determined under these procedures may differ from published values for the same securities.
New Accounting Pronouncement. In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly" ("FSP 157-4"). FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements," when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. Management is currently reviewing the enhanced disclosure requirements for the adoption of FSP 157-4.
Securities Lending. The Fund may lend securities to financial institutions. The Fund retains beneficial ownership of the securities it has loaned and continues to receive interest and dividends paid by the issuer of securities and to participate in any changes in their market value. The Fund requires the borrowers of the securities to maintain collateral with the Fund consisting of liquid, unencumbered assets having a value at least equal to the value of the securities loaned. When the collateral falls below specified amounts, the lending agents will use their best efforts to obtain additional collateral on the next business day to meet required amounts under the security lending agreement. The Fund may invest the cash collateral into a joint trading account in an affiliated money market fund pursuant to Exemptive Orders issued by the SEC. The Fund receives compensation for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral net of borrower rebates and fees paid to a lending agent. Either the Fund or the borrower may terminate the loan. There may be risks of delay and costs in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. The Fund is also subject to all investment risks associated with the reinvestment of any cash collateral received, including, but not limited to, interest rate, credit and liquidity risk associated with such investments.
Federal Income Taxes. The Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, which are applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
At November 30, 2008, the Fund had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $533,361,000, which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gain of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until November 30, 2016, whichever occurs first.
From November 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008, the Fund incurred approximately $681,315,000 of net realized capital losses. As permitted by tax regulations, the Fund intends to elect to defer these losses and treat them as arising in the fiscal year ending November 30, 2009.
The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax years as of November 30, 2008 and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's financial statements. The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Distribution of Income and Gains. Net investment income of the Fund, is declared and distributed to shareholders quarterly. Net realized gains from investment transactions, in excess of available capital loss carryforwards, would be taxable to the Fund if not distributed, and, therefore, will be distributed to shareholders at least annually.
The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences primarily relate to certain securities sold at a loss and investments in futures transactions. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.
The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
Redemption Fees. During the period, the Fund imposed a redemption fee of 2% of the total redemption amount on the Fund shares redeemed or exchanged within 15 days of buying them, either by purchase or exchange. This fee was assessed and retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders. The redemption fee was accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital. The Fund will no longer impose the 2% redemption fee on Fund shares acquired (either by purchase or exchange) on or after June 1, 2009.
Expenses. Expenses of the Corporation arising in connection with a specific fund are allocated to that fund. Other Corporation expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a fund are apportioned among the funds in the Corporation.
Contingencies. In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet been made. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Other. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment security transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date net of foreign withholding taxes. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.
B. Purchases and Sales of Securities
During the six months ended May 31, 2009, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) aggregated $558,400,135 and $1,316,820,133, respectively.
C. Related Parties
Management Agreement. Under the Investment Management Agreement with Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DIMA" or the "Advisor"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, the Advisor directs the investments of the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and restrictions. The Advisor determines the securities, instruments and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, sold or entered into by the Fund or delegates such responsibility to the Fund's subadvisor. In addition to portfolio management services, the Advisor provides certain administrative services in accordance with the Investment Management Agreement.
Prior to June 2, 2009, pursuant to a written contract with the Advisor, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. ("DVM"), served as the subadvisor to the Fund with respect to the investment and reinvestment of the Fund's assets. DVM was paid for its services by the Advisor from its fee as investment advisor to the Fund. The Fund's Board approved the termination of DVM as the Fund's subadvisor.
The Fund's Board also approved an interim sub-advisory agreement between DIMA, and its affiliate, Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH ("DeAMi"), effective June 2, 2009. The Advisor compensates DeAMi out of the management fee it receives from the Fund. The interim agreement will remain effective until on or about July 31, 2009, at which time DIMA will assume responsibility for all portfolio management responsibilities for the Fund.
Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement with the Advisor, the Fund pays a monthly management fee based on the Fund's average daily net assets, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, at the following annual rates:
First $250 million of the Fund's average daily net assets
| .75% |
Next $750 million of such net assets
| .72% |
Next $1.5 billion of such net assets
| .70% |
Next $2.5 billion of such net assets
| .68% |
Next $2.5 billion of such net assets
| .65% |
Next $2.5 billion of such net assets
| .64% |
Next $2.5 billion of such net assets
| .63% |
Over $12.5 billion of such net assets
| .62% |
Accordingly, for the six months ended May 31, 2009, the fee pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement was equivalent to an annualized effective rate of 0.71% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
For the period from December 1, 2008 through February 28, 2010 (through October 20, 2009 for Institutional Class and through September 30, 2009 for Class S), the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses of the Fund (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest) to the extent necessary to maintain the operating expenses of certain classes as follows:
Class A
| 1.12% |
Class B
| 1.96% |
Class C
| 1.87% |
Class S
| 1.00% |
Institutional Class
| .83% |
Service Provider Fees. DWS Investments Service Company ("DISC"), an affiliate of the Advisor, is the transfer agent, dividend-paying agent and shareholder service agent for the Fund. Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DISC and DST Systems, Inc. ("DST"), DISC has delegated certain transfer agent, dividend-paying agent and shareholder service agent functions to DST. DISC compensates DST out of the shareholder servicing fee it receives from the Fund. For the six months ended May 31, 2009, the amounts charged to the Fund by DISC were as follows:
Services to Shareholders | Total Aggregated | Waived | Unpaid at May 31, 2009 |
Class A
| $ 2,119,190 | $ 1,483,242 | $ — |
Class B
| 265,805 | 180,967 | — |
Class C
| 378,498 | 292,188 | — |
Class R
| 22 | — | 22 |
Class S
| 44,775 | — | 39,358 |
Institutional Class
| 24 | — | 24 |
| $ 2,808,314 | $ 1,956,397 | $ 39,404 |
Distribution and Service Fees. Under the Fund's Class B, Class C and Class R 12b-1 Plans, DWS Investments Distributors, Inc. ("DIDI"), an affiliate of the Advisor, receives a fee ("Distribution Fee") of 0.75% of average daily net assets of each of Class B and C shares and 0.25% of average daily net assets of Class R shares. In accordance with the Fund's Underwriting and Distribution Service Agreement, DIDI enters into related selling group agreements with various firms at various rates for sales of Class B, C and R shares, respectively. For the six months ended May 31, 2009, the Distribution Fee was as follows:
Distribution Fee | Total Aggregated | Unpaid at May 31, 2009 |
Class B
| $ 462,375 | $ 68,082 |
Class C
| 1,229,354 | 212,758 |
Class R
| 15,161 | 7,004 |
| $ 1,706,890 | $ 287,844 |
In addition, DIDI provides information and administrative services for a fee ("Service Fee") to Class A, B, C and R shareholders at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of average daily net assets for each such class. DIDI in turn has various agreements with financial services firms that provide these services and pays these fees based upon the assets of shareholder accounts the firms service. For the six months ended May 31, 2009, the Service Fee was as follows:
Service Fee | Total Aggregated | Unpaid at May 31, 2009 | Annualized Effective Rate |
Class A
| $ 2,294,059 | $ 909,496 | .24% |
Class B
| 152,304 | 51,155 | .25% |
Class C
| 405,752 | 76,073 | .25% |
Class R
| 11,527 | 2,567 | .19% |
| $ 2,863,642 | $ 1,039,291 | |
Underwriting and Contingent Deferred Sales Charge. DIDI is the principal underwriter for the Fund. Underwriting commissions paid by shareholders in connection with the distribution of Class A shares for the six months ended May 31, 2009 aggregated $44,017.
In addition, DIDI receives any contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") from Class B share redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. There is no such charge upon redemption of any share appreciation or reinvested dividends. The CDSC is based on declining rates ranging from 4% to 1% for Class B and 1% for Class C, of the value of the shares redeemed. For the the six months ended May 31, 2009, the CDSC for Class B and C shares aggregated $196,667 and $22,201, respectively. A deferred sales charge of up to 1% is assessed on certain redemptions of Class A shares. For the six months ended May 31, 2009, DIDI received $1,913 for Class A shares.
Typesetting and Filing Service Fees. Under an agreement with DIMA, DIMA is compensated for providing typesetting and certain regulatory filing services to the Fund. For the six months ended May 31, 2009, the amount charged to the Fund by DIMA included in the Statement of Operations under "reports to shareholders" aggregated $11,466, of which $4,126 is unpaid.
Directors' Fees and Expenses. The Fund paid each Director not affiliated with the Advisor retainer fees plus specified amounts for various committee services and for the Board Chairperson.
Cash Management QP Trust. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund may invest in the Cash Management QP Trust (the "QP Trust") and other affiliated funds managed by the Advisor. The QP Trust seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. The QP Trust does not pay the Advisor a management fee for the affiliated funds' investments in the QP Trust.
D. Fee Reductions
The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund's custodian expenses. During the six months ended May 31, 2009, the Fund's custodian fee was reduced by $3 for custody credits earned.
E. Line of Credit
The Fund and other affiliated funds (the "Participants") share in a $450 million revolving credit facility provided by a syndication of banks. The Fund may borrow for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities. The Participants are charged an annual commitment fee which is allocated based on net assets, among each of the Participants. Interest is calculated at a rate per annum equal to the sum of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25 percent plus if LIBOR exceeds the Federal Funds Rate the amount of such excess. The Fund may borrow up to a maximum of 33 percent of its net assets under the agreement.
F. Share Transactions
The following table summarizes share and dollar activity in the Fund:
| Six Months Ended May 31, 2009 | Year Ended November 30, 2008 |
| Shares | Dollars | Shares | Dollars |
Shares sold | Shares sold |
Class A
| 6,021,831 | $ 133,088,959 | 14,784,931 | $ 572,084,733 |
Class B
| 159,513 | 3,522,755 | 410,612 | 15,976,961 |
Class C
| 387,359 | 8,628,592 | 1,628,057 | 65,048,788 |
Class R
| 96,464 | 2,110,704 | 179,115 | 7,132,094 |
Class S
| 2,086,911 | 45,631,290 | 2,179,259 | 83,673,406 |
Institutional Class
| 2,536,805 | 56,796,490 | 7,567,437 | 288,830,867 |
| | $ 249,778,790 | | $ 1,032,746,849 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
Class A
| 1,123,907 | $ 25,520,004 | 10,698,296 | $ 473,615,354 |
Class B
| 48,608 | 1,103,850 | 838,867 | 37,485,094 |
Class C
| 122,597 | 2,784,528 | 1,605,882 | 71,542,246 |
Class R
| 6,266 | 141,851 | 59,716 | 2,643,625 |
Class S
| 79,559 | 1,795,100 | 607,257 | 26,777,239 |
Institutional Class
| 139,750 | 3,148,031 | 756,613 | 33,226,820 |
| | $ 34,493,364 | | $ 645,290,378 |
Shares redeemed |
Class A
| (28,368,865) | $ (635,298,060) | (40,226,658) | $ (1,491,472,073) |
Class B
| (1,693,312) | (37,283,607) | (5,360,570) | (208,080,228) |
Class C
| (3,952,765) | (86,304,428) | (7,415,034) | (274,208,863) |
Class R
| (182,759) | (4,081,879) | (229,797) | (9,015,628) |
Class S
| (2,871,541) | (66,135,626) | (3,194,813) | (114,817,689) |
Institutional Class
| (6,478,544) | (147,978,205) | (14,740,641) | (439,640,890) |
| | $ (977,081,805) | | $ (2,537,235,371) |
Redemption fees | | $ 28,007 | | $ 165,767 |
Net increase (decrease) |
Class A
| (21,223,127) | $ (476,668,771) | (14,743,431) | $ (445,625,337) |
Class B
| (1,485,191) | (32,656,574) | (4,111,091) | (154,617,710) |
Class C
| (3,442,809) | (74,890,189) | (4,181,095) | (137,611,775) |
Class R
| (80,029) | (1,827,665) | 9,034 | 762,045 |
Class S
| (705,071) | (18,705,309) | (408,297) | (4,362,731) |
Institutional Class
| (3,801,989) | (88,033,136) | (6,416,591) | (117,576,869) |
| | $ (692,781,644) | | $ (859,032,377) |
G. Payments Made by Affiliates
During the six months ended May 31, 2009, the Advisor fully reimbursed the Fund $97,901 for a loss incurred as a result of a breach of the Fund's investment restrictions. The amount of the loss was less than 0.01% of the Fund's average daily net assets, thus having no impact on the Fund's total return.
Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant
October 24, 2008
Pursuant to an Order entered into by Deutsche Investment Management Americas and affiliates (collectively, "DeAM") with the Attorney General of New York, I, Thomas H. Mack, have been appointed the Independent Fee Consultant for the DWS Funds (formerly the DWS Scudder Funds). My duties include preparing an annual written evaluation of the management fees DeAM charges the Funds, considering among other factors the management fees charged by other mutual fund companies for like services, management fees DeAM charges other clients for like services, DeAM's costs of supplying services under the management agreements and related profit margins, possible economies of scale if a Fund grows larger, and the nature and quality of DeAM's services, including fund performance. This report summarizes my evaluation for 2008, including my qualifications, the evaluation process for each of the DWS Funds, consideration of certain complex-level factors, and my conclusions. I served in substantially the same capacity in 2007.
Qualifications
For more than 35 years I have served in various professional capacities within the investment management business. I have held investment analysis and advisory positions, including securities analyst, portfolio strategist and director of investment policy with a large investment firm. I have also performed business management functions, including business development, financial management and marketing research and analysis.
Since 1991, I have been an independent consultant within the asset management industry. I have provided services to over 125 client organizations, including investment managers, mutual fund boards, product distributors and related organizations. Over the past ten years I have completed a number of assignments for mutual fund boards, specifically including assisting boards with management contract renewal.
I hold a Master of Business Administration degree, with highest honors, from Harvard University and Master of Science and Bachelor of Science (highest honors) degrees from the University of California at Berkeley. I am an independent director and audit committee financial expert for two closed-end mutual funds, serve on the board of directors of a private market research company, and have served in various leadership and financial oversight capacities with non-profit organizations.
Evaluation of Fees for each DWS Fund
My work focused primarily on evaluating, fund-by-fund, the fees charged to each of the 129 Fund portfolios in the DWS Fund family. For each Fund, I considered each of the key factors mentioned above, as well as any other relevant information. In doing so I worked closely with the Funds' Independent Directors in their annual contract renewal process, as well as in their approval of contracts for several new funds (documented separately).
In evaluating each Fund's fees, I reviewed comprehensive materials provided by or on behalf of DeAM, including expense information prepared by Lipper Analytical, comparative performance information, profitability data, manager histories, and other materials. I also accessed certain additional information from the Lipper, Strategic Insight, and Morningstar databases and drew on my industry knowledge and experience.
To facilitate evaluating this considerable body of information, I prepared for each Fund a document summarizing the key data elements in each area as well as additional analytics discussed below. This made it possible to consider each key data element in the context of the others.
In the course of contract renewal, DeAM agreed to implement a number of fee and expense adjustments requested by the Independent Directors which will favorably impact future fees and expenses, and my evaluation includes the effects of these changes.
Fees and Expenses Compared with Other Funds
The competitive fee and expense evaluation for each fund focused on two primary comparisons:
The Fund's contractual management fee (the advisory fee plus the administration fee where applicable) compared with those of a group of typically 12-15 funds in the same Lipper investment category (e.g. Large Capitalization Growth) having similar distribution arrangements and being of similar size.
The Fund's total expenses compared with a broader universe of funds from the same Lipper investment category and having similar distribution arrangements.
These two comparisons provide a view of not only the level of the fee compared with funds of similar scale but also the total expense the Fund bears for all the services it receives, in comparison with the investment choices available in the Fund's investment category and distribution channel. The principal figure-of-merit used in these comparisons was the subject Fund's percentile ranking against peers.
DeAM's Fees for Similar Services to Others
DeAM provided management fee schedules for all of its US domiciled fund and non-fund investment management accounts in any of the investment categories where there is a DWS Fund. These similar products included the other DWS Funds, non-fund pooled accounts, institutional accounts and sub-advisory accounts. Using this information, I calculated for each Fund the fee that would be charged to each similar product, at the subject Fund's asset level.
Evaluating information regarding non-fund products is difficult because there are varying levels of services required for different types of accounts, with mutual funds generally requiring considerably more regulatory and administrative types of service as well as having more frequent cash flows than other types of accounts. Also, while mutual fund fees for similar fund products can be expected to be similar, there will be some differences due to different pricing conditions in different distribution channels (e.g. retail funds versus those used in variable insurance products), differences in underlying investment processes and other factors.
Costs and Profit Margins
DeAM provided a detailed profitability analysis for each Fund. After making some adjustments so that the presentation would be more comparable to the available industry figures, I reviewed profit margins from investment management alone, from investment management plus other fund services (excluding distribution) provided to the Funds by DeAM (principally shareholder services), and DeAM profits from all sources, including distribution. A later section comments on overall profitability.
Economies of Scale
Economies of scale — an expected decline in management cost per dollar of fund assets as fund assets grow — are very rarely quantified and documented because of inherent difficulties in collecting and analyzing relevant data. However, in virtually every investment category that I reviewed, larger funds tend to have lower fees and lower total expenses than smaller funds. To see how each DWS Fund compares with this industry observation, I reviewed:
The trend in Fund assets over the last five years and the accompanying trend in total expenses. This shows if the Fund has grown and, if so, whether total expense (management fees as well as other expenses) have declined as a percent of assets.
Whether the Fund has break-points in its management fee schedule, the extent of the fee reduction built into the schedule and the asset levels where the breaks take effect, and in the case of a sub-advised Fund how the Fund's break-points compare with those of the sub-advisory fee schedule.
How the Fund's contractual fee schedule compares with trends in the industry data. To accomplish this, I constructed a chart showing how actual latest-fiscal-year contractual fees of the Fund and of other similar funds relate to average fund assets, with the subject Fund's contractual fee schedule superimposed.
Quality of Service — Performance
The quality-of-service evaluation focused on investment performance, which is the principal result of the investment management service. Each Fund's performance was reviewed over the past 1, 3, 5 and 10 years, as applicable, and compared with that of other funds in the same investment category and with a suitable market index.
In addition, I calculated and reviewed risk-adjusted returns relative to an index of similar mutual funds' returns and a suitable market index. The risk-adjusted returns analysis provides a way of determining the extent to which the Fund's return comparisons are mainly the product of investment value-added (or lack thereof) or alternatively taking considerably more or less risk than is typical in its investment category.
I also received and considered the history of portfolio manager changes for each Fund, as this provided an important context for evaluating the performance results.
Complex-Level Considerations
While this evaluation was conducted mainly at the individual fund level, there are some issues relating to the reasonableness of fees that can alternatively be considered across the whole fund complex:
I reviewed DeAM's profitability analysis for all DWS Funds, with a view toward determining if the allocation procedures used were reasonable and how profit levels compared with public data for other investment managers.
I considered whether DeAM and affiliates receive any significant ancillary or "fall-out" benefits that should be considered in interpreting the direct profitability results. These would be situations where serving as the investment manager of the Funds is beneficial to another part of the Deutsche Bank organization.
I considered how aggregated DWS Fund expenses had varied over the years, by asset class and in the context of trends in asset levels.
I reviewed the structure of the DeAM organization, trends in staffing levels, and information on compensation of investment management and other professionals compared with industry data.
Findings
Based on the process and analysis discussed above, which included reviewing a wide range of information from management and external data sources and considering among other factors the fees DeAM charges other clients, the fees charged by other fund managers, DeAM's costs and profits associated with managing the Funds, economies of scale, possible fall-out benefits, and the nature and quality of services provided, in my opinion the management fees charged the DWS Funds are reasonable.

Thomas H. Mack
Summary of Administrative Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant
September 29, 2008
Pursuant to an Order entered into by Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM) with the Attorney General of New York, I, Thomas H. Mack, have been appointed the Independent Fee Consultant for the DWS Funds and have as part of my duties evaluated the reasonableness of the proposed management fees to be charged by DeAM to the DWS Funds, taking onto account a proposal to pass through to the funds certain fund accounting-related charges in connection with new regulatory requirements. My evaluation considered the following:
• While the proposal would alter the services to be provided under the Administration Agreement, which I consider to be part of fund management under the Order, it is my opinion that the change in services is slight and that the scope of prospective services under the combination of the Advisory and Administration Agreements continues to be comparable with those typically provided to competitive funds under their management agreements.
• While the proposal would increase fund expenses, according to a pro forma analysis performed by management, the prospective effect is less than .01% for all but seven of the DeAM Funds' 438 active share classes, and in all cases the effect is less than .03% and overall expenses would remain reasonable in my opinion.
Based on the foregoing considerations, in my opinion the fees and expenses for all of the DWS Funds will remain reasonable if the Directors adopt this proposal.

Thomas H. Mack
Account Management Resources
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For More Information | The automated telephone system allows you to access personalized account information and obtain information on other DWS funds using either your voice or your telephone keypad. Certain account types within Classes A, B, C and S also have the ability to purchase, exchange or redeem shares using this system. For more information, contact your financial advisor. You may also access our automated telephone system or speak with a DWS Investments representative by calling the appropriate number below:
For shareholders of Classes A, B, C and Institutional Class: (800) 621-1048
For shareholders of Class S: (800) 728-3337
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Web Site | www.dws-investments.com View your account transactions and balances, trade shares, monitor your asset allocation, and change your address, 24 hours a day. Obtain prospectuses and applications, blank forms, interactive worksheets, news about DWS funds, subscription to fund updates by e-mail, retirement planning information, and more.
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Written Correspondence | DWS Investments PO Box 219151 Kansas City, MO 64121-9151
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Proxy Voting | The fund's policies and procedures for voting proxies for portfolio securities and information about how the fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 are available on our Web site — www.dws-investments.com (click on "proxy voting"at the bottom of the page) — or on the SEC's Web site — www.sec.gov. To obtain a written copy of the fund's policies and procedures without charge, upon request, call us toll free at (800) 621-1048.
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Principal Underwriter | If you have questions, comments or complaints, contact:
DWS Investments Distributors, Inc. 222 South Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606-5808 (800) 621-1148
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| Class A | Class B | Class C | Class S | Institutional Class |
Nasdaq Symbol | KDHAX
| KDHBX
| KDHCX
| KDHSX
| KDHIX
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CUSIP Number | 23338F-804
| 23338F-887
| 23338F-879
| 23338F-846
| 23338F-838
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Fund Number | 087
| 287
| 387
| 2387
| 539
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For shareholders of Class R |
Automated Information Line | DWS Investments Flex Plan Access (800) 532-8411 24-hour access to your retirement plan account.
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Web Site | www.dws-investments.com Click "Retirement Plans" to reallocate assets, process transactions and review your funds through our secure online account access. Obtain prospectuses and applications, blank forms, interactive worksheets, news about DWS funds, subscription to fund updates by e-mail, retirement planning information, and more.
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For More Information | (800) 543-5776 To speak with a service representative.
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Written Correspondence | DWS Investments Service Company 222 South Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606-5806
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Proxy Voting | The fund's policies and procedures for voting proxies for portfolio securities and information about how the fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 are available on our Web site — www.dws-investments.com (click on "proxy voting"at the bottom of the page) — or on the SEC's Web site — www.sec.gov. To obtain a written copy of the fund's policies and procedures without charge, upon request, call us toll free at (800) 621-1048.
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Principal Underwriter | If you have questions, comments or complaints, contact:
DWS Investments Distributors, Inc. 222 South Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606-5808 (800) 621-1148
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Nasdaq Symbol | KDHRX
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CUSIP Number | 23338F-861
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Fund Number | 1506
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Privacy Statement
Dear Valued Client:
We want to make sure you know our policy regarding the way in which our clients' private information is handled at DWS Investments. The following information is issued by DWS Investments Distributors, Inc., Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., DeAM Investor Services, Inc., DWS Trust Company and the DWS Funds.
We consider privacy fundamental to our client relationships and adhere to the policies and practices described below to protect current and former clients' information. We never sell customer lists or individual client information. Internal policies are in place to protect confidentiality, while allowing client needs to be served. Only individuals who need to do so in carrying out their job responsibilities may access client information. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal and state standards to protect confidentiality. These safeguards extend to all forms of interaction with us, including the Internet.
In the normal course of business, clients give us nonpublic personal information on applications and other forms, on our Web sites, and through transactions with us or our affiliates. Examples of the nonpublic personal information collected are name, address, Social Security number, and transaction and balance information. To be able to serve our clients, certain of this client information is shared with affiliated and nonaffiliated third party service providers such as transfer agents, custodians and broker-dealers to assist us in processing transactions and servicing your account.
In addition, we may disclose the information we collect to companies that perform marketing services on our behalf or to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. These organizations may only use client information for the purpose designated by the companies listed above, and additional requirements beyond federal law may be imposed by certain states. To the extent that these state laws apply, we will comply with them before we share information about you.
We may also disclose nonpublic personal information about you to other parties as required or permitted by law. For example, we are required to or may provide information to government entities or regulatory bodies in response to requests for information or subpoenas, to private litigants in certain circumstances, to law enforcement authorities, or any time we believe it necessary to protect the firm.
At any time, if you have questions about our policy, please write to us at:
DWS Investments
Attention: Correspondence — Chicago
P.O. Box 219415
Kansas City, MO 64121-9415 September 2008
Notes
Notes

ITEM 2. | CODE OF ETHICS |
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| Not applicable. |
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ITEM 3. | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT |
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| Not applicable. |
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ITEM 4. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES |
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| Not applicable. |
ITEM 5. | AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS |
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| Not Applicable |
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ITEM 6. | SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
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| Not Applicable |
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ITEM 7. | DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
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| Not applicable. |
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ITEM 8. | PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
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| Not applicable. |
ITEM 9. | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS |
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| Not Applicable. |
ITEM 10. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
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| The primary function of the Nominating and Governance Committee is to identify and recommend individuals for membership on the Board and oversee the administration of the Board Governance Guidelines. Shareholders may recommend candidates for Board positions by forwarding their correspondence by U.S. mail or courier service to Chairman of the Board, P.O. Box 100176, Cape Coral, FL 33910. |
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ITEM 11. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
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| (a) The Chief Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on the evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report. |
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| (b) There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting. |
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ITEM 12. | EXHIBITS |
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| (a)(1) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT. |
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| (b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT. |
Form N-CSRS Item F
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant: | DWS Strategic Value Fund (formerly DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund), a series of DWS Value Series, Inc. |
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By: | /s/Michael G. Clark Michael G. Clark President |
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Date: | July 30, 2009 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Registrant: | DWS Strategic Value Fund (formerly DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund), a series of DWS Value Series, Inc. |
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By: | /s/Michael G. Clark Michael G. Clark President |
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Date: | July 30, 2009 |
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By: | /s/Paul Schubert Paul Schubert Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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Date: | July 30, 2009 |