Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On November 17, 2008, applicant transferred its assets to a corresponding series of DWS Value Series, Inc., based on net asset value. Expenses of $172,000 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc., applicant's investment adviser. Filing Date: The application was filed on October 15, 2009. Applicant's Address: 345 Park Ave., New York, NY 10154.