SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. )
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR
SCUDDER FUND
SCUDDER EQUITY 500 INDEX—INVESTMENT
March 31, 2003
Dear Shareholder:
We are writing to inform you that at the Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for March 31, 2003 two of the proposals for your fund were approved by shareholders.However, we are adjourning to Monday, April 14th, 2003 with respect to the third proposal — to merge your fund in Scudder Equity 500 Index—Premier — in order to give you additional time to vote your shares on this proposal. Our records indicate that we have not yet received a vote from you. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.
EVERY VOTE COUNTS
A shareholder may think his or her vote is not important, but it is vital. Your vote will help your fund to hold this meeting on April 14th, so we urge you to vote your proxy now. You and all other shareholders will benefit from your cooperation.
After careful review, your fund’s Board has approved the proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization detailed in the proxy statement and urges you to vote“FOR” the proposal. Should you have any questions regarding the proposal, please call Georgeson Shareholder Communications, Inc. a professional proxy solicitation firm, toll-free at 1-866-665-4743.
For your convenience, please utilize one of the easy methods below toregister your vote:
1. By Fax.
Please fill out the enclosed proxy card and fax it to781-740-3613.
3. 2. By Mail.
Simply return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage paid envelope.However, due to the short time frame until the meeting, please try to utilize the option above to register your vote so it may be received in time for the meeting.
DON’T HESITATE. PLEASE VOTE TODAY.