Exhibit (a)(5)(iii)
The New Germany Fund, Inc.
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For additional information:
Deutsche Bank Press Office 212.250.7171, Media
Christopher Ferreira 800.349.4281, Investors
THE NEW GERMANY FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF
TENDER OFFER
NEW YORK, NY, February 6, 2008— The New Germany Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: GF) today announced that, in accordance with its in-kind tender offer for up to 4,960,940 of its shares of common stock, representing approximately 20% of its issued and outstanding shares, which expired on, Friday, February 1, 2008, the Fund has accepted 4,960,940 properly tendered shares at a price per share equal to 96% of the net asset value per share as of the close of the regular trading session of the New York Stock Exchange on February 4, 2008. Approximately 9,708,691 shares of common stock, or approximately 39% of the Fund’s common stock outstanding, were tendered through the stated expiration date. In accordance with the terms of the tender offer, the Fund is purchasing shares on a pro rata basis from all tendering shareholders. Accordingly, on a pro rata basis, 51.0979% of shares for each shareholder who properly tendered shares have been accepted for payment.
The Fund released today the updated composition of the proceeds that shareholders who chose to participate in the Fund’s in-kind tender offer will receive. The market value and percentage of the Fund’s net assets represented by each of the portfolio securities listed below may decrease or increase before the actual receipt of the portfolio securities distributed as proceeds.
The Fund conducted the offer in connection with the previously announced settlement of the civil class action Daniels vs. The New Germany Fund, Inc.
The tender offer referred to in this announcement was made only by the Offer to Repurchase and the related Letter of Transmittal. Shareholders should read these documents carefully. The documents are available to investors free of charge at the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov). Neither the Offer to Repurchase shares was made to, nor will tenders pursuant to the Offer to Repurchase be accepted from or on behalf of, holders of shares in any jurisdiction in which making or accepting the Offer to Repurchase would violate that jurisdiction’s laws.
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The New Germany Fund, Inc.is a diversified, closed-end investment company seeking capital appreciation primarily through investment in theMittelstand —an important group of small and mid-cap German companies. The Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in large cap German companies, and up to 20% in other Western European companies. Its shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GF”. The Fund may focus its investments in certain geographic regions, thereby increasing its vulnerability to developments in that region. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and economic change, and market risks. This may result in greater share price volatility. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the Fund’s shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the Fund. Therefore, the Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.
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NOT FDIC/ NCUA INSURED | | MAY LOSE VALUE | | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
NOT A DEPOSIT | | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY |
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor or a prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or sale of Fund shares, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.
DWS Scudder is part of Deutsche Asset Management, which is the marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. and DWS Trust Company. Copyright© 2008 DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc. (MARS 53837 2/08)