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| 2001-05-14 | Ambassador 54 Director Chairman, IEP Advisors, Inc. and Weirton Steel, Member of the Boards of Hollinger International and Archer Daniels Midland; Director, Flag Investors Fund Family; Director, The Mitchel Hutchins family of funds; Member, Textron Corporation International Advisory Council. Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994), Chief Negotiator U.S. in the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START) with the former Soviet Union (1989-1991), U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2002-05-14 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 55 Chairman Since 1990. Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. (information services firm) (since 1998); ... The Fund pays each of its Directors who is not an interested person of the Fund, the Investment Adviser or the Manager an annual fee of $7,500 plus $750 for each meeting attended. ... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, and (b) the total compensation from Fund Complex ... Richard R. Burt 13,500 ... The Board of Directors presently has an Audit Committee composed of Messrs. Burt, Schmults, Storr (whose term as a Director will not continue past the 2002 Annual Meeting), Wadsworth and Walbrol. ... The Advisory Committee composed of Messrs. Burt, Schmults, Storr, Wadsworth and Walbrol. ... The members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Strenger, Burt, Schmults, Storr, Wadsworth and Walbrol. ... The members of the Nominating Committee are Messrs. Wadsworth, Walbrol and Burt. |
| 2003-05-12 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 56, Director since 2000, Chairman, Diligence LLC. The Audit Committee is composed of Messrs. Burt, Schmults, Wadsworth and Walbrol. The Advisory Committee is composed of Messrs. Burt, Schmults, Wadsworth and Walbrol. The Executive Committee members are Messrs. Burt, Schmults, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbrol. The Nominating Committee members are Messrs. Burt, Wadsworth and Walbrol. Richard R. Burt received $13,500 from the Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002. |
| 2004-05-26 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 69, Director since 2000. Member of Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee. Aggregate compensation from Fund for fiscal year ended October 31, 2003: $15,750. |
| 2005-05-18 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 58 Chairman, Diligence LLC (international information collection and risk-management firm) (since 2002). ... The Audit Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbrol ... The Advisory Committee, comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Burt, Wadsworth and Walbrol ... The Executive Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbrol ... The Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee, comprising Messrs. Bult, Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbrol ... The Nominating Committee comprises Messrs. Burt, Wadsworth and Walbrol. ... AGGREGATE COMPENSATION FROM FUND FOR Ambassador Richard R. Burt is $16,250. |
| 2006-05-17 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 59 Director Since 2000 ... The Executive Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbrol ... The Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee, comprising Messrs. Bult, Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbrol ... The Nominating Committee comprises of Messrs. Burt, Wadsworth and Walbrol ... The Fund pays each of its Directors who is not an interested person ... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005 ... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $16,250 ... |
| 2007-05-21 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 60 Director Since 2004 Senior Advisor, Kissinger McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Chairman, Diligence LLC (international information collection and risk-management firm) (2002-2007). Chairman, IEP Advisors LLP (information services firm) (1998-2001). Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004). Formerly, Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994). U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). The Audit Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth, Walbröl and Dr. Trömel, operates pursuant to a written charter. The Advisory Committee, comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Burt, Wadsworth and Walbröl. The Executive Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl. The Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee, comprising Messrs. Bult, Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbröl. The Nominating Committee comprises of Messrs. Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Trömel, Wadsworth and Walbröl. Ambassador Richard R. Burt 12,250 32,000 |
| 2009-05-22 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 62 Director Since 2000 Chairman, Diligence LLC (international Information Collection and risk-management firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1991). 3 Director of The New Germany Fund, Inc. (since 2004) and The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2000). Board Member, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995). Board Member, HCL technologies Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). Member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director, UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbröl and Drs. Malt and Trömel, operates pursuant to a written charter. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz and Wadsworth and Dr. Trömel, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Management Agreement between the Fund and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl, has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board subject to any limitations under applicable state law. The Nominating Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz, Wadsworth and Walbröl and Dr. Trömel. |
| 2011-05-17 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 64 Director Since 2000 ... The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth and Walbröl and Dr. Malt... The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbröl... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $11,334 from Fund. |
| 2012-05-18 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 65 Director Since 2000 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbrf6l and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter. The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbrf6l (Deputy Chair) and Dr. Malt. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, and (b) the total compensation from each fund in the Fund Complex that includes the Fund, for the 2011 fiscal year of each such fund, (i) for each Director or Nominee for Director who is not an interested person of the Fund, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group: Ambassador Richard R. Burt $12,666 $38,000 |
| 2013-03-06 | Holdings of individual directors as of February 19, 2013 were as follows: Ambassador Richard R. Burt 5,836 shares. |
| 2013-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 66 Director Since 2000 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2014-05-21 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 67 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds website, www.dws-investments.com. The Audit Committees organization and responsibilities are contained in the Audit Committee Report, which is included in this Proxy Statement, and in its written charter. The members of the Audit Committee are independent as required by the independence standards of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 for CEE and December 31, 2013 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2013 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $ 12,082 (CEE) $ 12,749 (EEA) $ 12,750 (GF) Total $37,581 |
| 2015-05-26 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 68 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Committees: Audit Committee, Executive Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee. Compensation: $37,750 from Fund Complex. |
| 2016-05-23 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 69 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2000); and UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000. Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004. Compensation: $34,804. Committees: Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee. |
| 2017-05-22 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 70 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2018-05-09 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 71, Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (since 2007)... Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000, Continuing Class II Director for EEA since 2000, Nominee as Class III Director for GF to serve until 2021 Annual Meeting; Class III Director for GF since 2004 ... The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister ... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Mr. Dostmann (Chair) and Dr. Pleister ... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger ... The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair) and Drs. Froewiss (Chair) and Pleister ... The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation ... Ambassador Richard R. Burt: $12,337 (CEE), $4,157 (EEA), $15,074 (GF), total $31,568. |
| 2019-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 72 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates... Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000 Nominee as Class II Director for EEA to serve until 2022... The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt... The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt... Compensation: $11,951 from EEA, $7,255 from GF, total $47,649 from Fund Complex. |
| 2020-05-15 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 73 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger. The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair) and Drs. Froewiss (Chair) and Pleister. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 for CEE and December 31, 2019 for GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2019 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $16,790 $ 22,630 $ 46,261 |
| 2021-05-14 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 74 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007)... Director of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2000) Continuing Class III Director for CEE since 2000 Nominee as Class III Director for GF to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting. Class III Director for GF since 2004 Shares of Common Stock Owned at April 30, 2021: CEE: 920, GF: 4,507 Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee Aggregate Compensation from Fund Complex: $52,503 |
| 2022-05-13 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 75 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); and U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996) Director of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2000) Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 CEE: 958 GF: 6,481 Annual compensation: $52,503 Committees: Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee |
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| 2001-05-14 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt(5) 54 Director Chairman, IEP Advisors, Inc. and Weirton Steel, Member of the Boards of Hollinger International and Archer Daniels Midland; Director, Flag Investors Fund Family; Director, The Mitchel Hutchins family of funds; Member, Textron Corporation International Advisory Council. Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994), Chief Negotiator U.S. in the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START) with the former Soviet Union (1989-1991), U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2002-05-14 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, Director Since 2000. Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. (information services firm) (since 1998). The Fund pays each of its Directors who is not an interested person of the Fund, the Investment Adviser or the Manager an annual fee of $7,500 plus $750 for each meeting attended. Ambassador Richard R. Burt received $11,250 from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. He is a member of the Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee. |
| 2003-05-14 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 56, Director Since 2000. Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994). U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). The Board of Directors presently has an audit committee composed of Messrs. Burt, Schmults, Wadsworth and Walbrol. The Audit Committee met three times during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. In addition, the Board has an advisory committee composed of Messrs. Burt, Schmults, Wadsworth and Walbrol. The Advisory Committee met twice during the past fiscal year. The members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Strenger, Burt, Schmults, Wadsworth and Walbrol. The members of the Nominating Committee are Messrs. Burt, Wadsworth and Walbrol. Aggregate Compensation From Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002: $15,000. |
| 2004-05-26 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 57, Director Since 2000, Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. (information collection, analysis, consulting and intelligence) (since 1998). Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (since 1996). Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994). U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Chairman, IEP Advisor, LLP (international consulting). The Fund pays each of its Directors who is not an interested person of the Fund, the investment adviser or the manager an annual fee of $7,500 plus $750 for each Board and Committee meeting attended. Ambassador Richard R. Burt received $15,750 aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. The Audit Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbrol. |
| 2005-05-18 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 58, Director since 2000, Chairman, Diligence LLC (international information collection and risk management firm). Committees: Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Nominating Committee, Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee. Compensation: $13,000 from the Fund in 2004. |
| 2006-05-17 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 59 Director Since 2000 Chairman, Diligence LLC... The Executive Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbrol... The Nominating Committee comprises of Messrs. Burt, Wadsworth and Walbrol... The Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee, comprising Messrs. Bult, Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbrol... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $15,750 |
| 2007-05-21 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 60 Director Since 2004 The Audit Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth, Walbröl and Dr. Trömel The Advisory Committee, comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Burt, Wadsworth and Walbröl The Executive Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl The Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee, comprising Messrs. Bult, Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbröl The Nominating Committee comprises of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Trömel, Wadsworth and Walbröl Ambassador Richard R. Burt Aggregate Compensation From Fund 10,000 |
| 2008-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 61 Director Since 2000 Senior Advisor, Kissinger McLarty Associates. Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee, Nominating Committee member. $11,250 from Fund in 2007 fiscal year. |
| 2010-05-21 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 63 Director Since 2000 ...The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl and Dr. Malt...The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbröl. |
| 2011-05-17 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 64 Director Since 2000 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl and Dr. Malt. The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbröl. Aggregate compensation from Fund for fiscal year ended December 31, 2010: $10,832. |
| 2012-05-18 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 65 Director Since 2000 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). 3 Director of The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. (since 2000) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (since 2004). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter. The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl (Deputy Chair) and Dr. Malt. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, and (b) the total compensation from each fund in the Fund Complex that includes the Fund, for the 2011 fiscal year of each such fund, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Fund, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group: Ambassador Richard R. Burt $12,667 $38,000 |
| 2013-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 66 Director Since 2000 ...Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999)... The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt... The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt (Deputy Chair), Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $11,835. |
| 2014-05-21 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 67 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds website, www.dws-investments.com. The Audit Committees organization and responsibilities are contained in the Audit Committee Report, which is included in this Proxy Statement, and in its written charter. The members of the Audit Committee are independent as required by the independence standards of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 for CEE and December 31, 2013 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2013 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $12,082 (CEE) $12,749 (EEA) $12,750 (GF) $37,581 (Total) |
| 2015-05-26 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 68 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The Audit Committee met four times during each Fund's fiscal year ending in 2014. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Goeltz and Wadsworth (Chair) and Dr. Malt, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Administration Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management International GmbH. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz, Strenger and Wadsworth, has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board subject to any limitations under applicable state law. The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt (Deputy Chair), Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $ 12,080 (EEA) $ 12,835 (GF) $ 12,835 (CEE) $ 37,750 (Total) |
| 2016-05-23 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 69 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Nominee as Class II Director to serve until 2019 Annual Meeting; Class II Director since 2000 Aggregate Compensation from Fund: $7,852. Member of Audit Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee, Executive Committee. |
| 2017-05-22 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 70 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director, UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Nominee as Class II Director for CEE to serve until 2020 Annual Meeting; Class II Director since 2000 Continuing Class II Director of EEA since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Messrs. Dostmann, Goeltz (Chair) and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds website, deutschefunds.com/EN/docs/products/Germany-Funds-Audit-Committee-Charter.pdf. The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair), Messrs. Goeltz (Chair) and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds website, deutschefunds.com/EN/docs/products/Germany-Master-Nominating-Committee-Charter.pdf. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Messrs. Goeltz and Strenger, has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board subject to any limitations under applicable state law. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2016 for CEE and December 31, 2016 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2016 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $12,409 from EEA $6,002 from GF Total $38,629 from Fund Complex. |
| 2018-05-09 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 71 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The Audit Committee's organization and responsibilities are contained in the Audit Committee Report, which is included in this Proxy Statement, and in its written charter. The members of the Audit Committee are "independent" as required by the independence standards of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Mr. Dostmann (Chair) and Dr. Pleister, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Administration Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger, has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board subject to any limitations under applicable state law. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017 for CEE and December 31, 2017 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2017 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt CEE: $12,337 EEA: $4,157 GF: $15,074 Total: $31,568 All members on each of the five committees of the Board are not "interested persons" as the term is defined in the Investment Company Act, with the exception of Mr. Strenger, who is a member of the Executive Committee and Dr. Leoni, who is a member of the Executive Committee and Valuation Committee. |
| 2019-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 72 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director, UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000 Nominee as Class II Director for EEA to serve until the 2022 Annual Meeting. Class I Directors for EEA since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Mr. Dostmann (Chair) and Dr. Pleister, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Administration Agreement between each Fund and DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between each Fund and DWS International GmbH. The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair) and Drs. Froewiss (Chair) and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 for CEE and December 31, 2018 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2018 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $ 11,951 $ 7,255 $ 28,443 $ 47,649 No compensation is paid by a Fund to Directors who are interested persons of the Fund or of any entity of the Deutsche Bank Group or to officers. |
| 2020-05-15 | The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair) and Drs. Froewiss (Chair) and Pleister... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $6,840. |
| 2021-05-14 | The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), Dr. Hatje, Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $6,965. |
| 2022-05-13 | The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and and Dr. Pleister... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), Dr. Hatje, Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger... The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Chair), Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... Ambassador Richard R. Burt, a Class II Director who has served on the Fund's Board of Directors since 2000, is retiring from the Board and, as a result, is not proposed in this Proxy Statement for election. |
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| 2004-05-26 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 57, Director Since 2004, Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. ... The Audit Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbrol ... The Fund pays each of its Directors who is not an interested person of the Fund ... an annual fee of $7,500 plus $750 for each Board and Committee meeting attended. ... Ambassador Richard R. Burt compensation from Fund: $0. |
| 2005-05-03 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 58, Director Since 2004 Chairman, Diligence LLC. Member of the Audit and Special Shareholder Initiatives Committees. Compensation: $7,000. |
| 2008-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 61 Director Since 2004 Senior Advisor, Kissinger McLarty Associates (since 2007). Compensation: $12,251 from Fund Complex. Committees: Audit Committee, Nominating Committee. |
| 2009-05-22 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 62 Director Since 2004 Chairman, Diligence LLC (international Information Collection and risk-management firm) (since 2002). Director of The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. (since 2000) and The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2000). Board Member, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995). Board Member, HCL technologies Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). Member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director, UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Member of the Audit Committee, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee. Aggregate Compensation from Fund Complex: $32,500. |
| 2011-05-17 | The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth, Wagner and Walbröl and Drs. Malt and Trömel... The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbröl and Dr. Trömel... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $ 10,834 from Fund. |
| 2012-05-18 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 65 Director Since 2004 ... The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner and Walbröl and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Goeltz and Wadsworth (Chair) and Dr. Malt... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl... The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $12,667 total compensation from Fund. |
| 2013-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 66 Director Since 2004 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). He is a member of the Audit Committee and Deputy Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. |
| 2014-05-21 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 67 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director, UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Nominee as Class II Director for CEE to serve until 2017 Annual Meeting; Class II Director since 2000 Continuing Class II Director for EEA since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 CEE: 776 EEA: 1,330 GF: 1,940 ...The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website, www.dws-investments.com. The Audit Committee's organization and responsibilities are contained in the Audit Committee Report, which is included in this Proxy Statement, and in its written charter. The members of the Audit Committee are "independent" as required by the independence standards of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Audit Committee is financially literate and has determined that Messrs. Goeltz, Wadsworth and Wagner meet the requirements for an audit committee financial expert under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). ...The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 for CEE and December 31, 2013 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2013 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $ 12,082 $ 12,749 $ 12,750 $ 37,581 |
| 2015-05-26 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 68, Managing Director, McLarty Associates... Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000, Continuing Class II Director for EEA since 2000, Nominee as Class III Director for GF to serve until 2018 Annual Meeting; Class III Director since 2004... Compensation: $37,750 |
| 2016-05-23 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 69 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2000); and UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee Total Compensation: $34,804 |
| 2017-05-22 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 70 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2018-05-09 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 71 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director, UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000 Continuing Class II Director for EEA since 2000 Nominee as Class III Director for GF to serve until 2021 Annual Meeting; Class III Director for GF since 2004 CEE: 851 EEA: 1,361 GF: 3,149 The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Mr. Dostmann (Chair) and Dr. Pleister, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Administration Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger, has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board subject to any limitations under applicable state law. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017 for CEE and December 31, 2017 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2017 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt 12,337 4,157 15,074 31,568 |
| 2019-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 72 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey 26 Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director, UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000 Nominee as Class II Director for EEA to serve until the 2022 Annual Meeting. Class I Directors for EEA since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 CEE: 866 EEA: 1,361 GF: 3,983 The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds website, https://fundsus.dws.com/EN/docs/products/Germany-Funds-Audit-Committee-Charter.pdf. The Audit Committees organization and responsibilities are contained in the Audit Committee Report, which is included in this Proxy Statement, and in its written charter. The members of the Audit Committee are 3independent 4 as required by the independence standards of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Audit Committee is financially literate and has determined that Mr. Dostmann and Dr. Froewiss meet the requirements for an audit committee financial expert under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ( 3EC 4). Although the Board has determined that Mr. Dostmann and Dr. Froewiss meet the requirements for an audit committee financial expert, their responsibilities are the same as those of the other audit committee members. Mr. Dostmann and Dr. Froewiss are not auditors or accountants, do not perform 3field work 4 and are not full-time employees. The SEC has stated: (i) that an audit committee member who is designated as an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed to be an 3expert 4 for any purpose as a result of being identified as an audit committee financial expert; and (ii) that the designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not: (A) impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities that are greater than those imposed on such persons as members of the audit committee or board of directors in the absence of such designation or identification; or (B) affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any other member of the audit committee or the board of directors. The Audit Committee met four times during each Funds fiscal year ending in 2018. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Mr. Dostmann (Chair) and Dr. Pleister, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Administration Agreement between each Fund and DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between each Fund and DWS International GmbH. The Advisory Committee met two times during each Funds past fiscal year. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger, has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board subject to any limitations under applicable state law. The Executive Committee did not meet during each Funds past fiscal year. The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair) and Drs. Froewiss (Chair) and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds website, https://fundsus.dws.com/EN/docs/products/Germany-Master-Nominating-Committee-Charter.pdf. The Board has determined that each of the members of the Nominating and Governance Committee is not an 3interested person 4 as the term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act. Generally, the Nominating and Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and selects and nominates, or recommends to the Board of Directors, candidates for the Board or any committee of the Board, and also advises the Board regarding governance matters generally and confirms that the Board and Audit Committee undertake annual self-evaluations. To be eligible for nomination as a Director a person must, at the time of such persons nomination, have Relevant Experience and Country Knowledge and must not have any Conflict of Interest, as those terms are defined in the Funds Bylaws. The relevant portions of each Funds Bylaws describing these requirements are included as Annex A. The Nominating and Governance Committee may also take into account additional factors listed in the Nominating and Governance Committee Charter, which generally relate to the nominees industry knowledge, business experience, education, ethical reputation, special skills, ability to work well in group settings and the ability to qualify as an 3independent director 4. When assessing a candidate for nomination, the Nominating and Governance Committee considers whether the individuals background, skills and experience will complement the background, skills and experience of other nominees and will contribute to the diversity of the Board. The Nominating and Governance Committee met two times during each Funds past fiscal year. In accordance with its charter, the Nominating and Governance Committee reviews each Directors affiliations and relationships for purposes of determining whether or not the Director qualifies as an 3independent director 4. The Nominating and Governance Committee also considers each Directors independence more generally, as well as various governance 3best practices 4, including the suggestion of a non-U.S. corporate governance code that a board of directors should state its reasons if it determines that a director is independent notwithstanding that the director has served for more than nine years from the date of his first election. The Nominating and Governance Committee has concluded that each Director other than the Chairman of the Board is an 3independent director 4, and that it was satisfied that: (i) those independent Directors who have served for more than nine years continue to be independent in character and judgment; (ii) the experience of such Directors with each Fund permits them to make extremely valuable contributions to the functioning of the Board; and (iii) the views of such Directors are not 3entrenched 4 as a result of the length of service to the Funds. The Nominating and Governance Committee based its conclusion, in part, on its observation that such Directors regularly demonstrate their independence by their questioning and challenging of management at and between Board meetings. The Nominating and Governance Committee also noted that none of the Directors or nominees for Director currently serves on the board of more than three registered investment companies advised by the investment adviser. The Nominating and Governance Committee also believes that the receipt of compensation for service as a Director does not adversely affect the independence of any Directors character and judgment and notes that fund industry 3best practices 4 encourage service on multiple boards. All members on each of the five committees of the Board are not 3interested persons 4 as the term is defined in the Investment Company Act, with the exception of Mr. Strenger, who is a member of the Executive Committee, and Dr. Leoni, who is a member of the Executive Committee and the Valuation Committee. During each Funds past fiscal year, the Board of Directors had four regular meetings. Each incumbent Director who served as a Director during the past fiscal year attended at least 75% of the aggregate number of meetings of the Board and of the respective Committees on which he served. The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 for CEE and December 31, 2018 for EEA and GF, and the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2018 calendar year, for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $ 11,951 $ 7,255 $ 28,443 $ 47,649 |
| 2020-05-15 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 73 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007)... Nominee as Class II Director for CEE to serve until the 2023 Annual Meeting. Class II Director for CEE since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger... The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair) and Drs. Froewiss (Chair) and Pleister... CEE Aggregate Compensation from Fund: $16,790 |
| 2021-05-14 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007)... Director of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2000) Continuing Class III Director for CEE since 2000 Nominee as Class III Director for GF to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting. Class III Director for GF since 2004 Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee CEE: 920 shares, GF: 4,507 shares Compensation: GF $18,452 + CEE $26,044 = $52,503 |
| 2022-05-13 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 75 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007)... Director of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2000) Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Dr. Pleister... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), Dr. Hatje, Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 for CEE and December 31, 2021 for GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2021 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt CEE: $0 GF: $17,157 Total: $52,503 |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-06