This combined prospectus sets forth concisely the information a prospective
investor should know before investing in the following open-end management
investment companies: Scudder Cash Investment Trust and Scudder U.S. Treasury
Money Fund. Please retain it for future reference.
Shares of the Funds are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Government. The
Funds seek to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share but there
can be no assurance that the stable net asset value will be maintained.
If you require more detailed information, a Statement of Additional Information
for the Funds dated November 1, 1995, as amended from time to time, may be
obtained without charge by writing Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Two
International Place, Boston, MA 02110-4103 or calling 1-800-225-2470. The
Statement, which is incorporated by reference into this prospectus, has been
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Scudder Cash
Investment Trust
Scudder U.S. Treasury
Money Fund
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November 1, 1995
Two pure no-load(TM) (no sales charges) money market mutual funds seeking
safety, liquidity and stability of capital and, consistent therewith, current
income.
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Expense information
How to compare a Scudder pure no-load(TM) fund
This information is designed to help you understand the various costs and
expenses of investing in Scudder funds. By reviewing this table and those in
other mutual funds' prospectuses, you can compare each Fund's fees and expenses
with those of other funds. With Scudder's pure no-load(TM) funds, you pay no
commissions to purchase or redeem shares, or to exchange from one fund to
another. As a result, all of your investment goes to work for you.
1) Shareholder transaction expenses: Expenses charged directly to your
individual account in a Fund for various transactions.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
Scudder Cash Scudder U.S.
Investment Trust Treasury Money Fund
---------------- -------------------
Sales commissions to purchase shares (sales load) NONE NONE
Commissions to reinvest dividends NONE NONE
Redemption fees NONE* NONE*
Fees to exchange shares NONE NONE
</TABLE>
2) Annual Fund operating expenses (after expense maintenance): Expenses paid
by a Fund before it distributes its net investment income, expressed as a
percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1995 for Scudder Cash Investment Trust and Scudder U.S.
Treasury Money Fund.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
Investment management fees 0.41% 0.25%**
12b-1 fees NONE NONE
Other expenses 0.37% 0.40%**
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Total Fund operating expenses 0.78% 0.65%**
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Example
Based on the levels of total Fund operating expenses listed above, the total
expenses relating to a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5% annual return and
redemption at the end of each period, are listed below. Investors do not pay
these expenses directly; they are paid by each Fund before it distributes its
net investment income to shareholders. (As noted above, the Funds have no
redemption fees of any kind.)
One year 8 $ 7
Three years 25 21
Five years 43 36
Ten years 97 81
See "Fund organization--Investment adviser" for further information about the
investment management fees. This example assumes reinvestment of all dividends
and distributions and that the percentage amounts listed under "Annual Fund
operating expenses" remain the same each year. This example should not be
considered a representation of past or future expenses or return. Actual Fund
expenses and return vary from year to year and may be higher or lower than those
shown.
* You may redeem by writing or calling the Funds or by Write-A-Check. If you
wish to receive redemption proceeds via wire, there is a $5 wire service
fee. For additional information, please refer to "Transaction
information--Redeeming shares."
** Until October 31, 1996, the Adviser has agreed to reimburse Fund operating
expenses and waive its fee to the extent necessary so that the total
annualized expenses of the Fund do not exceed 0.65% of average daily net
assets. If the Adviser had not agreed to do so, Fund operating expenses
would have been: investment management fee 0.50%, other expenses 0.40% and
total operating expenses 0.90% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995. To
the extent that expenses fall below 0.65% during the fiscal year, the
Adviser reserves the right to recoup, during the fiscal year incurred,
amounts reimbursed or waived during the period, but only to the extent that
the Fund's expenses do not exceed 0.65%.
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Financial highlights
Scudder Cash Investment Trust
The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout
each year and other performance information derived from the audited financial
statements.
If you would like more detailed information concerning the Fund's performance, a
complete portfolio listing and audited financial statements are available in the
Fund's Annual Report dated June 30, 1995 and may be obtained without charge by
writing or calling Scudder Investor Services, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
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1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of period....... $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net investment income....... .048 .027 .027 .047 .069 .080 .082 .064 .056 .071
Distributions from
net investment income
and net realized
capital gains............. (.048) (.027) (.027) (.047) (.069) (.080) (.082) (.064) (.056) (.071)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net asset value,
end of period............. $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
TOTAL RETURN (%)............ 4.90 2.77 2.75 4.76 7.13 8.23 8.49 6.59 5.71 7.25
RATIOS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end
of year ($ millions)...... 1,520 1,430 1,119 1,361 1,736 1,644 1,563 1,370 1,144 1,104
Ratio of operating
expenses to average
daily net assets (%)...... .78 .82 .78 .70 .66 .67 .66 .68 .68 .65
Ratio of net investment
income to average
daily net assets (%)...... 4.84 2.78 2.72 4.58 6.91 7.93 8.21 6.44 5.55 7.01
</TABLE>
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Financial highlights
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund
The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout
each year and other performance information derived from the audited financial
statements.
If you would like more detailed information concerning the Fund's performance, a
complete portfolio listing and audited financial statements are available in the
Fund's Annual Report dated June 30, 1995 and may be obtained without charge by
writing or calling Scudder Investor Services, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
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1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of
period................... $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net investment income.... .046 .027 .027 .044 .065 .075 .074 .055 .050 .064
Less distributions
from net investment
income and net
realized gains on
investment
transactions (b)....... (.046) (.027) (.027) (.044) (.065) (.075) (.074) (.055) (.050) (.064)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net asset value,
end of period............ $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000 $1.000
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
TOTAL RETURN (%)........... 4.70 2.74 2.74 4.48 6.71 7.74 7.66 5.69 5.13 6.63
RATIOS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end
of period ($ millions)... 383 383 305 299 272 198 167 154 143 156
Ratio of operating
expenses, to average
daily net assets (%)(a).. .65 .65 .65 .65 .82 .98 1.01 1.04 .92 .91
Ratio of net
investment income to
average daily
net assets (%)........... 4.61 2.75 2.69 4.31 6.37 7.46 7.41 5.54 4.95 6.39
<FN>
(a) Operating
expense ratio,
including
management fee
not imposed by
the adviser (%)........ .90 .90 .85 .85 .91 - - - - -
(b) Net realized capital gains were less than 6/10 of 1 [CENT] per share.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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A message from Scudder's chairman
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., investment adviser to the Scudder Family of
Funds, was founded in 1919. We offered America's first no-load mutual fund in
1928. Today, we manage in excess of $90 billion for many private accounts and
over 50 mutual fund portfolios. We manage the mutual funds in a special program
for the American Association of Retired Persons, as well as the fund options
available through Scudder Horizon Plan, a tax-advantaged variable annuity. We
also advise The Japan Fund and nine closed-end funds that invest in countries
around the world.
The Scudder Family of Funds is designed to make investing easy and less costly.
It includes money market, tax free, income and growth funds as well as IRAs,
401(k)s, Keoghs and other retirement plans.
Services available to all shareholders include toll-free access to the
professional service representatives of Scudder Investor Relations, easy
exchange among funds, shareholder reports, informative newsletters and the
walk-in convenience of Scudder Funds Centers.
All Scudder mutual funds are pure no-load(TM). This means you pay no commissions
to purchase or redeem your shares or to exchange from one fund to another. There
are no "12b-1" fees either, which many other funds now charge to support their
marketing efforts. All of your investment goes to work for you. We look forward
to welcoming you as a shareholder.
/s/Daniel Pierce
The Funds
Investment objectives
* Scudder Cash Investment Trust
seeks stability of capital while maintaining liquidity of capital and
providing current income from money market securities
* Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund
seeks safety, liquidity and stability of capital and, consistent therewith,
current income from short-term U.S. Government securities
Investment characteristics
* stable share price
* fluctuating yield
* daily liquidity and free check writing
* dividends declared daily and paid monthly
Contents
Introduction 6
Scudder Cash Investment Trust 6
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund 7
Additional information about policies
and investments 8
Distribution and performance information 9
Purchases 10
Exchanges and redemptions 11
Fund organization 12
Transaction information 13
Shareholder benefits 16
Trustees and Officers 19
Investment products and services 20
How to contact Scudder 21
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Introduction
Scudder Cash Investment Trust and Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund (the
"Funds"), are money market mutual funds advised by Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
Inc. (the "Adviser"). The two Funds' prospectuses are presented together so you
can understand their important differences and decide which Fund is most
suitable for your investment needs.
Each Fund can be appropriate for investors who are concerned about stability of
principal. If investors are just starting out and want their assets to grow in a
stable investment, if they want to keep their nest egg safe and handy, or if
they are simply looking to "park" their investment capital for a short time, a
money market fund may be a good choice.
One appealing characteristic of a money market fund is that it seeks to maintain
a stable share price. Thus, not only should investors have the value of their
initial investment maintained, they ordinarily will have earnings on that
investment, plus earnings on those earnings, if dividends are reinvested.
In general, the level of income from a money market fund is affected by the
quality of the fund's investments. Each Fund invests in a broad range of money
market securities which are of high quality.
Another important feature of the Funds is daily liquidity. Investors can gain
access to their cash by toll-free telephone redemption or with our convenient
check writing option. Shareholders may write checks of at least $100.
Each Fund offers all the benefits of the Scudder Family of Funds. Scudder,
Stevens & Clark, Inc. manages a diverse family of pure no-load(TM) funds and
provides a wide range of services to help investors meet their investment needs.
Please refer to "Investment products and services" for additional information.
Except as otherwise indicated, each Fund's investment objectives and policies
are not fundamental and may be changed without a vote of shareholders.
Shareholders will receive written notice of any changes in a Fund's objectives.
If there is a change in investment objectives, shareholders should consider
whether the Fund remains an appropriate investment in light of their current
financial position and needs. There can be no assurance that each Fund's
objectives will be met.
Scudder Cash Investment Trust
Investment objectives and policies
Scudder Cash Investment Trust seeks to maintain the stability of capital and,
consistent therewith, to maintain the liquidity of capital and to provide
current income. The Fund seeks to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.00
per share and declares dividends daily.
Investments
The Fund purchases U.S. dollar-denominated securities with remaining maturities
of 397 calendar days or less, except in the case of U.S. Government securities
which may have remaining maturities of 762 calendar days or less. The
dollar-weighted average maturity of the Fund's portfolio will vary with money
market conditions, but is always 90 days or less. All securities in the Fund's
portfolio must meet credit quality standards pursuant to procedures established
by the Trustees. Generally, the Fund may purchase only securities which are
rated, or issued by a company with comparable securities rated, within the two
highest quality rating categories of one or more of the following rating
agencies: Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), Standard & Poor's ("S&P")
and Fitch Investors Service, Inc. ("Fitch"). If a security is unrated, the Fund
may purchase the security if, in the opinion of the Adviser, the credit quality
of the security is deemed equivalent to the rated securities mentioned above.
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The Fund may invest in short-term securities consisting of: obligations issued
or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities;
obligations of supranational organizations such as the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank); obligations of domestic banks
and foreign branches of domestic banks, including bankers' acceptances,
certificates of deposit, deposit notes and time deposits; and obligations of
savings and loan institutions.
The Fund may also invest in: instruments whose credit has been enhanced by banks
(letters of credit), insurance companies (surety bonds) or other corporate
entities (corporate guarantees); corporate obligations, including commercial
paper, notes, bonds, loans and loan participations; securities with variable or
floating interest rates; asset-backed securities, including certificates,
participations and notes; and municipal securities, including notes, bonds and
participation interests, either taxable or tax free.
In addition, the Fund may invest in repurchase agreements and securities with
put features.
Each of the above referenced eligible investments and investment practices have
certain risks associated with them. For a more complete description, please
refer to the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund
Investment objectives and policies
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund seeks to provide safety, liquidity and
stability of capital and, consistent therewith, to provide current income. The
Fund seeks to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.00 and declares
dividends daily.
Investment characteristics
The Fund provides investors with current income and stability of capital through
a portfolio consisting primarily of short-term U.S. Treasury obligations and
similar investments. The Fund is a "fixed price" fund; that is, it seeks to
maintain a constant share price of $1.00, although under certain circumstances
this may not be possible. This price stability makes the Fund suitable for
investors who are seeking current income and who are unwilling to accept stock
or bond market risk.
The Fund is also designed to minimize credit risk. It invests exclusively in
short-term securities unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. Government (as to
payment of both principal and interest) and repurchase agreements backed fully
by U.S. Treasury securities.
The Fund invests in U.S. Government securities whose interest is specifically
exempted from state and local income taxes under federal law; the interest is
not exempt from federal income tax. Most, but not all, states allow this
tax-exempt character of the Fund's income to pass through to its shareholders,
so that distributions from the Fund to the extent derived from interest that is
exempt from state and local income taxes, are exempt from such taxes when earned
by a shareholder of the Fund. Shareholders should, however, contact their own
tax advisers regarding the possible exclusion for state and local income tax
purposes of the portion of distributions received from the Fund which is
attributable to interest from U.S. Government securities. Income earned by the
Fund from U.S. Treasury-backed repurchase agreements generally is not exempt
from state and local tax.
Investments
The Fund invests without limitation in short-term securities consisting of U.S.
Treasury notes, bonds, bills and in other securities issued or guaranteed by the
U.S. Government and thus backed by the full faith and credit of the United
States. The Fund may invest its assets, when conditions are appropriate, in
repurchase agreements, but only if they are fully collateralized by U.S.
Treasury obligations. At least 80% of the Fund's assets will be invested in
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Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund (cont'd)
either U.S. Treasury securities or in repurchase agreements collateralized by
U.S. Treasury obligations. All of the securities in which the Fund may invest
are U.S. dollar-denominated. The Fund's investments in U.S. Government
obligations provide a high degree of safety and liquidity. The Fund may also
invest in when-issued securities, whose market value may involve an unrealized
gain or loss prior to settlement.
The Fund's investments in U.S. Government securities may have maturities of up
to 762 calendar days; all other portfolio securities will have maturities of up
to 397 calendar days. The dollar-weighted average maturity of the Fund's
portfolio investments varies with money market conditions, but is always 90 days
or less. As a money market fund with a short-term maturity, the Fund's income
fluctuates with changes in interest rates but its price is expected to remain
fixed at $1.00 per share.
Additional information about policies and investments
Investment restrictions
Each Fund has adopted certain fundamental policies which may not be changed
without a vote of shareholders and which are designed to reduce the Funds'
investment risk. Each Fund may not borrow money except as a temporary measure
for extraordinary or emergency purposes and may not make loans except through
the lending of portfolio securities, the purchase of debt obligations or through
repurchase agreements.
In addition, as a matter of nonfundamental policy, each Fund may not invest more
than 10% of its net assets, in the aggregate, in securities which are not
readily marketable, restricted securities and repurchase agreements maturing in
more than seven days. Each Fund may not invest more than 5% of its total assets
in restricted securities.
With certain limited exceptions, each Fund may not invest more than 5% of its
total assets in the securities of a single issuer, or subject to puts from any
one issuer, except U.S. Government securities, and may not invest more than 10%
of its total assets in securities subject to unconditional puts by a single
issuer. A complete description of these and other policies and restrictions is
contained under "Investment Restrictions" in the Funds' Statement of Additional
Information.
The high quality securities in which Scudder Cash Investment Trust invests are
divided into "first tier" and "second tier" securities. First tier securities
are those securities generally rated in the highest category by at least two
rating agencies (or one, if only one rating agency has rated the security).
Securities which are generally rated in the two highest categories by at least
two rating agencies (or one, if only one rating agency has rated the security)
and which do not qualify as first tier securities are second tier securities.
The Adviser may determine, pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees, that
an unrated security is equivalent to a first tier or second tier security. The
Fund will not invest more than 5% of its total assets in second tier securities
or more than 1% of its total assets in second tier securities of a single
issuer.
Repurchase agreements
As a means of earning income for periods as short as overnight, each Fund may
enter into repurchase agreements with selected banks and broker/dealers. Under a
repurchase agreement, the Fund acquires securities, subject to the seller's
agreement to repurchase those securities at a specified time and price. If the
seller under a repurchase agreement becomes insolvent, the Fund's right to
dispose of the securities might be restricted, or the value of the securities
may decline before the Fund is able to dispose of them. In the event of the
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commencement of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings with respect to the seller
of the securities before repurchase under a repurchase agreement, the Fund may
encounter delay and incur costs, including a decline in the value of the
securities, before being able to sell the securities.
When-issued securities
Each Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or forward delivery basis,
for payment and delivery at a later date. The price and yield are generally
fixed on the date of commitment to purchase. During the period between purchase
and settlement, no interest accrues to the Fund. At the time of settlement, the
market value of the security may be more or less than the purchase price.
Distribution and performance information
Dividends and capital gains distributions
The Funds' dividends from net investment income are declared daily and
distributed monthly. Scudder Cash Investment Trust may take into account capital
gains and losses (other than long-term capital gains) in its daily dividend
declaration. Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund takes into account realized gains
and losses on securities held for one year or less (short-term capital
gain/loss) in its daily dividend. Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund generally
intends to distribute any net realized long-term capital gains after utilization
of capital loss carryforwards, if any, in November or December to prevent
application of federal excise tax. An additional distribution for tax purposes
may be made, if necessary. Any dividends or capital gains distributions declared
in October, November or December with a record date in such a month and paid
during the following January will be treated by shareholders for federal income
tax purposes as if received on December 31 of the calendar year declared.
According to preference, shareholders may receive distributions in cash or have
them reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If an investment is in the
form of a retirement plan, all dividends and capital gains distributions must be
reinvested into the shareholder's account.
Generally, dividends from net investment income are taxable to shareholders as
ordinary income whether received in cash or additional shares.
Long-term capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable as long-term capital
gains regardless of the length of time shareholders have owned their shares.
Short-term capital gains and any other taxable income distributions are taxable
as ordinary income. It is not expected that dividends will qualify for the
dividends-received deduction for corporations.
Each Fund sends detailed tax information to shareholders about the amount and
type of its distributions by January 31 of the following year.
Performance information
From time to time, quotations of a Fund's performance may be included in
advertisements, sales literature or shareholder reports. All performance figures
are historical, show the performance of a hypothetical investment and are not
intended to indicate future performance. The "yield" of a Fund refers to income
generated by an investment in the Fund over a specified seven-day period. Yield
is expressed as an annualized percentage. The "effective yield" of a Fund is
expressed similarly but, when annualized, the income earned by an investment in
the Fund is assumed to be reinvested and will reflect the effects of
compounding. "Total return" is the change in value of an investment in a Fund
for a specified period. The "average annual total return" of a Fund is the
average annual compound rate of return of an investment in a Fund assuming the
investment has been held for one year, five years and ten years as of a stated
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<CAPTION>
Purchases
<S> <C> <C>
Opening Minimum initial investment: $1,000; IRAs $500
an account Group retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), etc.) have similar or lower minimums. See appropriate
plan literature.
Make checks o By Mail Send your completed and signed application and check
payable to "The
Scudder Funds."
by regular mail to: or by express, registered,
or certified mail to:
The Scudder Funds Scudder Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 2291 Center
Boston, MA 42 Longwater Drive
02107-2291 Norwell, MA
02061-1612
o By Wire Please see Transaction information--Purchasing shares--
By wire following these tables for details, including the ABA
wire transfer number. Then call 1-800-225-5163 for
instructions.
o In Person Visit one of our Funds Centers to complete your application with the help
of a Scudder representative. Funds Center locations are listed under
Shareholder benefits.
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Purchasing Minimum additional investment: $100; IRAs $50
additional shares Group retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), etc.) have similar or lower minimums. See appropriate
plan literature.
Make checks o By Mail Send a check with a Scudder investment slip, or with a letter of
payable to "The instruction including your account number and the complete
Scudder Funds." Fund name, to the appropriate address listed above.
o By Wire Please see Transaction information--Purchasing shares--
By wire following these tables for
details, including the ABA wire
transfer number.
o In Person Visit one of our Funds Centers to make an additional
investment in your Scudder fund account. Funds Center
locations are listed under Shareholder benefits.
o By Automatic You may arrange to make investments on a regular basis
Investment Plan through automatic deductions from your bank checking
($50 minimum) account. Please call 1-800-225-5163 for more information and
an enrollment form.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exchanges and redemptions
<S> <C> <C>
Exchanging Minimum investments: $1,000 to establish a new account; $100 to exchange among
shares existing accounts
o By Telephone To speak with a service representative, call 1-800-225-5163 from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern time or to access SAIL(TM), Scudder's Automated
Information Line, call 1-800-343-2890 (24 hours a day).
o By Mail Print or type your instructions and include:
or Fax - the name of the Fund and the account number you are exchanging from;
- your name(s) and address as they appear on your account;
- the dollar amount or number of shares you wish to exchange;
- the name of the Fund you are exchanging into; and
- your signature(s) as it appears on your account and a daytime telephone
number.
Send your instructions
by regular mail to: or by express, registered, or by fax to:
or certified mail to:
The Scudder Funds Scudder Shareholder Services 1-800-821-6234
P.O. Box 2291 Center
Boston, MA 02107-2291 42 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA
02061-1612
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Redeeming o By Telephone To speak with a service representative, call 1-800-225-5163 from
shares 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern time or to access SAIL(TM), Scudder's Automated
Information Line, call 1-800-343-2890 (24 hours a day). You may have
redemption proceeds sent to your predesignated bank account, or
redemption proceeds of up to $50,000 sent to your address of record.
o By "Write- You may redeem shares by writing checks against your account balance
A-Check" as often as you like for at least $100, but not more than $5,000,000.
o By Mail Send your instructions for redemption to the appropriate address or fax
or Fax number above and include:
- the name of the Fund and account number you are redeeming from;
- your name(s) and address as they appear on your account;
- the dollar amount or number of shares you wish to redeem; and
- your signature(s) as it appears on your account and a daytime telephone number.
A signature guarantee is required for redemptions over $50,000. See
Transaction information--Redeeming shares following these tables.
o By Automatic You may arrange to receive automatic cash payments periodically.
Withdrawal Plan Call 1-800-225-5163 for more information and an enrollment form.
</TABLE>
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Distribution and performance information (cont'd)
(Continued from page 9)
ending date. "Cumulative total return" represents the cumulative change in value
of an investment in a Fund for various periods. All types of total return
calculations assume that all dividends and capital gains distributions during
the period were reinvested in shares of a Fund. Performance will vary based
upon, among other things, changes in market conditions and the level of a Fund's
expenses.
Fund organization
Scudder Cash Investment Trust and Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund are
diversified, open-end management investment companies registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"). The Funds were organized as
Massachusetts business trusts in December 1975 and April 1980, respectively.
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund changed its name from Scudder Government Money
Fund on March 1, 1991.
The activities of the Funds are supervised by their respective Boards of
Trustees. Shareholders have one vote for each share held on matters on which
they are entitled to vote. The Funds are not required to and have no current
intention of holding annual shareholder meetings, although special meetings may
be called for purposes such as electing or removing Trustees, changing
fundamental investment policies or approving an investment advisory contract.
Shareholders will be assisted in communicating with other shareholders in
connection with removing a Trustee as if Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act were
applicable.
The prospectuses of the Funds are combined in this prospectus. Each Fund offers
only its own shares, yet it is possible that a Fund might become liable for a
misstatement regarding another Fund. The Trustees of each Fund have considered
this and approved the use of a combined prospectus.
Investment adviser
Each Fund retains the investment management firm of Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
Inc., a Delaware corporation, to manage the daily investment and business
affairs subject to the policies established by each Trust's Board of Trustees.
The Trustees have overall responsibility for the management of the Funds under
Massachusetts law.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, the Adviser received an investment
advisory fee of 0.41% of Scudder Cash Investment Trust's average daily net
assets. The fee is graduated so that increases in the Fund's net assets may
result in a lower average fee rate and decreases in the Fund's net assets may
result in a higher average fee rate.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, the Adviser received an investment
management fee of 0.25% of Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund's average daily net
assets on an annual basis.
Each Fund's fee is payable monthly, provided that a Fund will make such interim
payments as may be requested by the Adviser not to exceed 75% of the amount of
the fee then accrued on the books of the Fund and unpaid.
Until October 31, 1996, the Adviser has agreed to continue to maintain the total
annualized expenses of Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund at 0.65% of average
daily net assets of the Fund.
All of a Fund's expenses are paid out of gross investment income. Shareholders
pay no direct charges or fees for investment or administrative services.
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., is located at Two International Place, Boston,
Massachusetts.
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Transfer agent
Scudder Service Corporation, P.O. Box 2291, Boston, Massachusetts 02107-2291, a
wholly- owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the transfer, shareholder servicing
and dividend-paying agent for the Funds.
Underwriter
Scudder Investor Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is
the Funds' principal underwriter. Scudder Investor Services, Inc. confirms, as
agent, all purchases of shares of the Funds. Scudder Investor Relations is a
telephone information service provided by Scudder Investor Services, Inc.
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company is the Funds' custodian.
Fund accounting agent
Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser,
is responsible for determining the daily net asset value per share and
maintaining the general accounting records of the Funds.
Transaction information
Purchasing shares
Purchases are executed at the next calculated net asset value per share after
the Funds' transfer agent in Boston receives the purchase request in good order.
Purchases are made in full and fractional shares. (See "Share price.")
By check. If you purchase shares with a check that does not clear, your purchase
will be canceled and you will be subject to any losses or fees incurred in the
transaction. Checks must be drawn on or payable through a U.S. bank. If you
purchase shares by check and redeem them within seven business days of purchase,
each Fund may hold redemption proceeds until the purchase check has cleared. If
you purchase shares by federal funds wire, you may avoid this delay. Redemption
or exchange requests by telephone or by "Write-A-Check" prior to the expiration
of the seven-day period will not be accepted.
By wire. To open a new account by wire, first call Scudder at 1-800-225-5163 to
obtain an account number. A representative will instruct you to send a
completed, signed application to the transfer agent in Boston. Accounts cannot
be opened without a completed, signed application and a Scudder fund account
number. Contact your bank to arrange a wire transfer to:
The Scudder Funds
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, MA 02101
ABA Number 011000028
DDA Account 9903-5552
Your wire instructions must also include:
- -- the name of the fund in which the money is to be invested,
- -- the account number of the fund, and
- -- the name(s) of the account holder(s).
The account will be established once the application and money order are
received in good order.
You may also make additional investments of $100 or more to your existing
account by wire.
By exchange. Your new account will have the same registration and address as
your existing account.
The exchange requirements for corporations, other organizations, trusts,
fiduciaries, agents, institutional investors and retirement plans may be
different from those for regular accounts. Please call 1-800-225-5163 for more
information, including information about the transfer of special account
features.
You can also make exchanges among your Scudder fund accounts on SAIL, the
Scudder Automated Information Line, by calling 1-800-343-2890.
Redeeming shares
Each Fund allows you to redeem shares (i.e., sell them back to the Fund) without
redemption fees.
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Transaction information (cont'd)
By telephone. This is the quickest and easiest way to sell Fund shares. If you
elected telephone redemption to your bank on your application, you can call to
request that federal funds be sent to your authorized bank account. If you did
not elect telephone redemption to your bank on your application, call
1-800-225-5163 for more information.
Redemption proceeds will be wired to your bank unless otherwise requested. If
your bank cannot receive federal reserve wires, redemption proceeds will be
mailed to your bank. There will be a $5 charge for all wire redemptions.
You can also make redemptions from your Scudder fund account on SAIL by calling
1-800-343-2890.
If you open an account by wire, you cannot redeem shares by telephone until the
Funds' transfer agent has received your completed and signed application.
Telephone redemption is not available for shares held in Scudder IRA accounts
and most other Scudder retirement plan accounts.
In the event that you are unable to reach a Fund by telephone, you should write
to the Fund; see "How to contact Scudder" for the address.
Signature guarantees. For your protection and to prevent fraudulent redemptions,
on written redemption requests in excess of $50,000 we require an original
signature and an original signature guarantee for each person in whose name the
account is registered. (The Funds reserve the right, however, to require a
signature guarantee for all redemptions.) You can obtain a signature guarantee
from most banks, credit unions or savings associations, or from broker/dealers,
municipal securities broker/dealers, government securities broker/dealers,
national securities exchanges, registered securities associations or clearing
agencies deemed eligible by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Signature
guarantees by notaries public are not acceptable. Redemption requirements for
corporations, other organizations, trusts, fiduciaries, agents, institutional
investors and retirement plans may be different from those for regular accounts.
For more information, please call 1-800-225-5163.
By "Write-A-Check." You may redeem shares by writing checks against your account
balance for at least $100. Your Fund investments will continue to earn dividends
until your check is presented to a Fund for payment.
Checks will be returned by the Funds' transfer agent if there are insufficient
shares to meet the withdrawal amount. You should not attempt to close an account
by check because the exact balance at the time the check clears will not be
known when the check is written.
Telephone transactions
Shareholders automatically receive the ability to exchange by telephone and the
right to redeem by telephone up to $50,000 to their address of record.
Shareholders also may, by telephone, request that redemption proceeds be sent to
a predesignated bank account. Each Fund uses procedures designed to give
reasonable assurance that telephone instructions are genuine, including
recording telephone calls, testing a caller's identity and sending written
confirmation of telephone transactions. If a Fund does not follow such
procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent
telephone instructions. Each Fund will not be liable for acting upon
instructions communicated by telephone that it reasonably believes to be
genuine.
Share price
Purchases and redemptions, including exchanges, are made at net asset value.
Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation determines net asset value per share as of
twelve o'clock noon and as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock
Exchange (the "Exchange"), normally 4 p.m. eastern time, on each day the
Exchange is open for trading. Net asset value per share is calculated by
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dividing the value of total Fund assets, less all liabilities, by the total
number of shares outstanding. In calculating the net asset value per share, each
Fund uses the current market value of the securities. However, for securities
with sixty days or less to maturity, each Fund uses the amortized cost value.
Processing time
Purchases made by wire and received by the Funds' transfer agent before noon on
any business day are executed at noon on that day and begin earning income the
same day. Those made by wire between noon and the close of regular trading on
the Exchange on any business day are executed at the close of trading the same
day and begin earning income the next business day. Purchases made by check are
executed on the day the check is received in good order by the Funds' transfer
agent in Boston and begin earning income on the next business day. Redemption
requests received in good order by the Funds' transfer agent between noon and
the close of regular trading on the Exchange are executed at the net asset value
calculated at the close of regular trading on that day and will earn a dividend
on the redeemed shares that day. If a redemption request is received by noon,
proceeds will normally be wired that day, if requested by the shareholder, but
no dividend will be earned on the redeemed shares on that day.
If you wish to make a purchase of $500,000 or more, you should notify Scudder
Investor Relations by calling 1-800-225-5163.
Each Fund will normally send redemption proceeds within one business day
following the redemption request, but may take up to seven business days (or
longer in the case of shares recently purchased by check).
Tax identification number
Be sure to complete the Tax Identification Number section of the application
when you open an account. Federal tax law requires a Fund to withhold 31% of
taxable dividends and capital gains distributions from accounts (other than
those of certain exempt payees) without a certified Social Security or tax
identification number and certain other certified information or upon
notification from the IRS or a broker that withholding is required. Each Fund
reserves the right to reject new account applications without a certified Social
Security or tax identification number. Each Fund also reserves the right,
following 30 days' notice, to redeem all shares in accounts without a certified
Social Security or tax identification number. A shareholder may avoid
involuntary redemption by providing a Fund with a tax identification number
during the 30-day notice period.
Minimum balances
Shareholders should maintain a share balance worth at least $1,000, which amount
may be changed by each Fund's Board of Trustees. Scudder retirement plans have
similar or lower minimum share balance requirements. Each Fund reserves the
right, following 60 days' written notice to shareholders, to redeem all shares
in sub-minimum accounts, including accounts of new investors, where a reduction
in value has occurred due to a redemption or exchange out of the account.
Reductions in value that result solely from market activity will not trigger an
involuntary redemption. Each Fund will mail the proceeds of the redeemed account
to the shareholder. The shareholder may restore the share balance to $1,000 or
more during the 60-day notice period and must maintain it at no lower than that
minimum to avoid involuntary redemption.
Third party transactions
If purchases and redemptions of Fund shares are arranged and settlement is made
at an investor's election through a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc., other than Scudder Investor Services, Inc., that
member may, at its discretion, charge a fee for that service.
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Shareholder benefits
Experienced professional management
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., one of the nation's most experienced investment
management firms, actively manages your Scudder fund investment. Professional
management is an important advantage for investors who do not have the time or
expertise to invest directly in individual securities.
A team approach to investing
Each Fund is managed by a team of Scudder investment professionals who each play
an important role in the Fund's management process. Team members work together
to develop investment strategies and select securities for each Fund's
portfolio. They are supported by Scudder's large staff of economists, research
analysts, traders, and other investment specialists who work in Scudder's
offices across the United States and abroad. Scudder believes its team approach
benefits Fund investors by bringing together many disciplines and leveraging
Scudder's extensive resources.
Stephen L. Akers is the Lead Portfolio Manager for Scudder Cash Investment Trust
and Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund. He assumed responsibility for the Funds'
day-to-day management in 1995. Mr. Akers joined the Funds' teams in 1994 and has
managed several fixed-income portfolios since joining Scudder in 1984. Robert T.
Neff, Portfolio Manager, joined Scudder in 1972 and has more than 20 years
experience managing short-term fixed-income assets. Debra A. Hanson, Portfolio
Manager, assists with the development and execution of investment strategy of
each Fund and has been with Scudder since 1983. K. Sue Cote, Portfolio Manager,
joined Scudder in 1983 and has 12 years experience working with short-term
fixed-income investments.
SAIL(TM)--Scudder Automated Information Line
For personalized account information including fund prices, yields and account
balances, to perform transactions in existing Scudder fund accounts, or to
obtain information on any Scudder fund, shareholders can call Scudder's
Automated Information Line (SAIL) at 1-800-343-2890, 24 hours a day. During
periods of extreme economic or market changes, or other conditions, it may be
difficult for you to effect telephone transactions in your account. In such an
event you should write to the Fund; please see "How to contact Scudder" for the
address.
Investment flexibility
Scudder offers toll-free telephone exchange between funds at current net asset
value. You can move your investments among money market, income, growth,
tax-free and growth and income funds with a simple toll-free call or, if you
prefer, by sending your instructions through the mail or by fax. Telephone and
fax redemptions and exchanges are subject to termination and their terms are
subject to change at any time by a Fund or the transfer agent. In some cases,
the transfer agent or Scudder Investor Services, Inc. may impose additional
conditions on telephone transactions.
Dividend reinvestment plan
You may have dividends and distributions automatically reinvested in additional
Fund shares. Please call 1-800-225-5163 to request this feature.
Shareholder statements
You receive a detailed account statement every time you purchase or redeem
shares. All of your statements should be retained to help you keep track of
account activity and the cost of shares for tax purposes.
Shareholder reports
In addition to account statements, you receive periodic shareholder reports
highlighting relevant information, including investment results and a review of
portfolio changes.
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To reduce the volume of mail you receive, only one copy of most Fund reports,
such as a Fund's Annual Report, may be mailed to your household (same surname,
same address). Please call 1-800-225-5163 if you wish to receive additional
shareholder reports.
Newsletters
Four times a year, Scudder sends you At the Helm, an informative newsletter
covering economic and investment developments, service enhancements and other
topics of interest to Scudder fund investors.
Scudder Funds Centers
As a convenience to shareholders who like to conduct business in person, Scudder
Investor Services, Inc. maintains Funds Centers in Boca Raton, Boston, Chicago,
Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New York, Portland (OR), San Diego, San Francisco and
Scottsdale.
T.D.D. service for the hearing impaired
Scudder's full range of investor information and shareholder services is
available to hearing impaired investors through a toll-free T.D.D. (Telephone
Device for the Deaf) service. If you have access to a T.D.D., call
1-800-543-7916 for investment information or specific account questions and
transactions.
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Scudder tax-advantaged retirement plans
Scudder offers a variety of tax-advantaged retirement plans for individuals,
businesses and non-profit organizations. These flexible plans are designed for
use with the Scudder Family of Funds (except Scudder tax-free funds, which are
inappropriate for such plans). Scudder Funds offer a broad range of investment
objectives and can be used to seek almost any investment goal. Using Scudder's
retirement plans can help shareholders save on current taxes while building
their retirement savings.
* Scudder No-Fee IRAs. These retirement plans allow a maximum annual
contribution of $2,000 per person for anyone with earned income. Many
people can deduct all or part of their contributions from their taxable
income, and all investment earnings accrue on a tax deferred basis. The
Scudder No-Fee IRA charges no annual custodial fee.
* 401(k) Plans. 401(k) plans allow employers and employees to make
tax-deductible retirement contributions. Scudder offers a full service
program that includes recordkeeping, prototype plan, employee
communications and trustee services, as well as investment options.
* Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans. These plans allow
corporations, partnerships and people who are self-employed to make annual,
tax-deductible contributions of up to $30,000 for each person covered by
the plans. Plans may be adopted individually or paired to maximize
contributions. These are sometimes known as Keogh plans.
* 403(b) Plans. Retirement plans for tax-exempt organizations and school
systems to which employers and employees may both contribute.
* SEP-IRAs. Easily administered retirement plans for small businesses and
self-employed individuals. The maximum annual contribution to SEP-IRA
accounts is adjusted each year for inflation.
* Scudder Horizon Plan. A no-load variable annuity that lets you build assets
by deferring taxes on your investment earnings. You can start with $2,500
or more.
Scudder Trust Company (an affiliate of the Adviser) is Trustee or Custodian for
some of these plans and is paid an annual fee for some of the above retirement
plans. For information about establishing a Scudder No-Fee IRA, SEP-IRA, Profit
Sharing Plan, Money Purchase Pension Plan or a Scudder Horizon Plan, please call
1-800-225-2470. For information about 401(k)s or 403(b)s please call
1-800-323-6105. To effect transactions in existing IRA, SEP-IRA, Profit Sharing
or Pension Plan accounts, call 1-800-225-5163.
The variable annuity contract is provided by Charter National Life Insurance
Company (in New York State, Intramerica Life Insurance Company [S 1802]). The
contract is offered by Scudder Insurance Agency, Inc. (in New York State, Nevada
and Montana, Scudder Insurance Agency of New York, Inc.). CNL, Inc. is the
Principal Underwriter. Scudder Horizon Plan is not available in all states.
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Trustees and Officers
David S. Lee*
President and Trustee
Henry P. Becton, Jr.
Trustee (1); President and General Manager, WGBH Educational Foundation
E. Michael Brown*
Trustee (2)
Dawn-Marie Driscoll
Trustee; Attorney and Corporate Director
Cuyler W. Findlay*
Vice President (1,2) and Trustee (1)
Peter B. Freeman
Trustee (1); Corporate Director and Trustee
Dudley H. Ladd*
Vice President (1,2) and Trustee (1)
George M. Lovejoy, Jr.
Trustee; President and Director, Fifty Associates
Jean C. Tempel
Trustee (2); General Partner, TL Ventures
Stephen L. Akers*
Vice President
Jerard K. Hartman*
Vice President
Thomas W. Joseph*
Vice President
Robert T. Neff*
Vice President
Thomas F. McDonough*
Vice President and Secretary
Pamela A. McGrath*
Vice President and Treasurer
Edward J. O'Connell*
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
Coleen Downs Dinneen*
Assistant Secretary
(1) Scudder Cash Investment Trust
(2) Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund
Both Funds unless otherwise indicated.
* Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.
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Investment products and services
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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The Scudder Family of Funds Income
Money market Scudder Emerging Markets Income Fund
Scudder Cash Investment Trust Scudder GNMA Fund
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund Scudder Income Fund
Tax free money market+ Scudder International Bond Fund
Scudder Tax Free Money Fund Scudder Short Term Bond Fund
Scudder California Tax Free Money Fund* Scudder Short Term Global Income Fund
Scudder New York Tax Free Money Fund* Scudder Zero Coupon 2000 Fund
Tax free+ Growth
Scudder California Tax Free Fund* Scudder Capital Growth Fund
Scudder High Yield Tax Free Fund Scudder Development Fund
Scudder Limited Term Tax Free Fund Scudder Global Fund
Scudder Managed Municipal Bonds Scudder Global Small Company Fund
Scudder Massachusetts Limited Term Tax Free Fund* Scudder Gold Fund
Scudder Massachusetts Tax Free Fund* Scudder Greater Europe Growth Fund
Scudder Medium Term Tax Free Fund Scudder International Fund
Scudder New York Tax Free Fund* Scudder Latin America Fund
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund* Scudder Pacific Opportunities Fund
Scudder Pennsylvania Tax Free Fund* Scudder Quality Growth Fund
Growth and Income Scudder Small Company Value Fund
Scudder Balanced Fund Scudder Value Fund
Scudder Growth and Income Fund The Japan Fund
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Retirement Plans and Tax-Advantaged Investments
IRAs 403(b) Plans
Keogh Plans SEP-IRAs
Scudder Horizon Plan*+++ (a variable annuity) Profit Sharing and
401(k) Plans Money Purchase Pension Plans
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Closed-end Funds#
The Argentina Fund, Inc. Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc.
The Brazil Fund, Inc. Scudder World Income Opportunities Fund, Inc.
The First Iberian Fund, Inc.
The Korea Fund, Inc. Institutional Cash Management
The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc. Scudder Institutional Fund, Inc.
Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc. Scudder Fund, Inc.
Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc. Scudder Treasurers Trust(TM)++
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</TABLE>
For complete information on any of the above Scudder funds, including
management fees and expenses, call or write for a free prospectus. Read it
carefully before you invest or send money. +A portion of the income from the
tax-free funds may be subject to federal, state and local taxes. *Not available
in all states. +++ A no-load variable annuity contract provided by Charter
National Life Insurance Company and its affiliate, offered by Scudder's
insurance agencies, 1-800-225-2470. #These funds, advised by Scudder, Stevens &
Clark, Inc., are traded on various stock exchanges. ++For information on
Scudder Treasurers Trust(TM), an institutional cash management service that
utilizes certain portfolios of Scudder Fund, Inc. ($100,000 minimum), call:
1-800-541-7703.
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How to contact Scudder
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Account Service and Information: Please address all correspondence to:
For existing account Scudder Investor The Scudder Funds
service and transactions Relations P.O. Box 2291
Boston, Massachusetts
1-800-225-5163 02107-2291
For personalized Scudder Automated
information about your Information Line
Scudder accounts; (SAIL)
exchanges and
redemptions; or 1-800-343-2890
information on any
Scudder fund
Investment Information: Or Stop by a Scudder Funds Center:
To receive information about Scudder Investor Many shareholders enjoy the personal, one-on-one
the Scudder funds, for Relations service of the Scudder Funds Centers. Check for a
additional applications and 1-800-225-2470 Funds Center near you--they can be found in the
prospectuses, or for following cities:
investment questions
For establishing 401(k) and Scudder Defined Boca Raton New York
403(b) plans Contribution Services Boston Portland, OR
Chicago San Diego
1-800-323-6105 Cincinnati San Francisco
Los Angeles Scottsdale
For information on Scudder Treasurers Trust(TM), an For information on Scudder Institutional Funds*,
institutional cash management service for funds designed to meet the broad investment
corporations, non-profit organizations and trusts which management and service needs of banks and
utilizes certain portfolios of Scudder Fund, Inc.* other institutions, call: 1-800-854-8525.
($100,000 minimum), call: 1-800-541-7703.
</TABLE>
Scudder Investor Relations and Scudder Funds Centers are services provided
through Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Distributor.
* Contact Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Distributor, to receive a
prospectus with more complete information, including management fees and
expenses. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.
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