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

摘要

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.