UNITED STATES
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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May 27, 2008
Our records indicate that on January 3, 2008 you heldCapital Assets Funds Preferred Shares of Money Market Portfolio, a series ofCash Account Trust (the “DWS Fund”), through your brokerage firm which clears throughRidge Clearing & Outsourcing Solutions, Inc. Your brokerage firm utilizes the DWS Fund as a sweep vehicle in your brokerage account. As a valued client, we would like to remind you that we have not yet received your vote relating to the proposals that will be voted on at the Special Meeting of DWS Fund shareholders, which has been adjourned toJune 13, 2008.
Your vote is important and by voting now you can help ensure that we receive enough votes to hold the Special Meeting and avoid additional solicitation expenses.
Accompanying this letter is your proxy card and a return envelope. We previously sent you a proxy statement explaining the proposals to be voted on at the Special Meeting. We encourage you to carefully review the proposals and vote your shares today.
Voting is easy and takes only a few minutes. Choose one of the following methods:
| • | Log on to the Web site noted on your proxy, enter your control number printed on the card and vote by following the on-screen prompts. |
| • | Call the phone number on the proxy card, enter the control number printed on the card and follow the touchtone prompts. |
| • | Mail in your completed and signed proxy card in the envelope provided. |
If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or voting process, or if you need assistance, please call the DWS Funds’ proxy solicitor, D. F. King & Co., Inc., toll-free at 1-800-714-3305. Additionally, you should feel free to contact your financial representative with any questions about your investment in the DWS Funds.
Thank you for your participation in this important matter.
May 27, 2008
Our records indicate that on January 3, 2008 you heldCapital Assets Funds Shares of Money Market Portfolio, a series ofCash Account Trust (the “DWS Fund”), through your brokerage firm which clears throughRidge Clearing & Outsourcing Solutions, Inc. Your brokerage firm utilizes the DWS Fund as a sweep vehicle in your brokerage account. As a valued client, we would like to remind you that we have not yet received your vote relating to the proposals that will be voted on at the Special Meeting of DWS Fund shareholders, which has been adjourned toJune 13, 2008.
Your vote is important and by voting now you can help ensure that we receive enough votes to hold the Special Meeting and avoid additional solicitation expenses.
Accompanying this letter is your proxy card and a return envelope. We previously sent you a proxy statement explaining the proposals to be voted on at the Special Meeting. We encourage you to carefully review the proposals and vote your shares today.
Voting is easy and takes only a few minutes. Choose one of the following methods:
| • | Log on to the Web site noted on your proxy, enter your control number printed on the card and vote by following the on-screen prompts. |
| • | Call the phone number on the proxy card, enter the control number printed on the card and follow the touchtone prompts. |
| • | Mail in your completed and signed proxy card in the envelope provided. |
If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or voting process, or if you need assistance, please call the DWS Funds’ proxy solicitor, D. F. King & Co., Inc., toll-free at 1-800-714-3305. Additionally, you should feel free to contact your financial representative with any questions about your investment in the DWS Funds.
Thank you for your participation in this important matter.
May 27, 2008
Our records indicate that on January 3, 2008 you heldService Shares of the Money Market Portfolio, a series ofCash Account Trust (the “DWS Fund”), through your brokerage firm which clears throughPenson Financial Services, Inc.Your brokerage firm utilizes the DWS Fund as a sweep vehicle in your brokerage account. As a valued client, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that we have not yet received your vote relating to the proposals that will be voted on at the Special Meeting of DWS Fund shareholders, which has been adjourned toJune 13, 2008.
Your vote is important and by voting now you can help ensure that we receive enough votes to hold the Special Meeting and avoid additional solicitation expenses.
Accompanying this letter is your proxy card and a return envelope. We previously sent you a proxy statement explaining the proposals to be voted on at the Special Meeting. We encourage you to carefully review the proposals and vote your shares today.
Voting is easy and takes only a few minutes. Choose one of the following methods:
| • | Log on to the Web site noted on your proxy, enter your control number printed on the card and vote by following the on-screen prompts. |
| • | Call the phone number on the proxy card, enter the control number printed on the card and follow the touchtone prompts. |
| • | Mail in your completed and signed proxy card in the envelope provided. |
If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or voting process, or if you need assistance, please call the DWS Funds��� proxy solicitor, D. F. King & Co., Inc., toll-free at 1-800-714-3305. Additionally, you should feel free to contact your financial representative with any questions about your investment in the DWS Fund.
Thank you for your participation in this important matter.