Deutsche Income Trust

10/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2024 10:08

Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials - Form DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(Rule 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

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Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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Deutsche DWS Income Trust

Deutsche DWS Investment Trust

Deutsche DWS Money Funds

Deutsche DWS Municipal Trust

Deutsche DWS Securities Trust

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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DWS Global High Income Fund

DWS Capital Growth Fund

DWS ESG Core Equity Fund

DWS Large Cap Focus Growth Fund

DWS Small Cap Growth Fund

DWS CROCI® Equity Dividend Fund

DWS Money Market Prime Series

DWS Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

DWS Communications Fund

DWS Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund

Joint Special Meetings of Shareholders

to be held on November 21, 2024

Urgent Request

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTE TODAY!

Dear Shareholder:

The Joint Special Meetings of Shareholders is scheduled for November 21, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. To date, our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. If you have already voted, thank you. If you have not yet voted, please submit your vote promptly.

For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials, the Board of Trustees recommends that you vote "FOR" the proposals applicable to your fund. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.

If you have any questions regarding the proposal, or need duplicate proxy materials, please contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-866-461-7333. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. A copy of the proxy statement is also available on Computershare's website at www.proxy-direct.com/dws-34138.

For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:

1. By Internet.

Log on to the website noted on your proxy card(s) or voting instruction form, enter the control number printed on the voting card(s), and follow the simple online instructions.

2. By Touch-Tone Phone.

Call the toll-free number found on your voting card(s) or voting instruction form, and follow the simple instructions.

3. By Speaking to a Proxy Specialist.

Call 1-866-461-7333 to speak to a live proxy specialist. We can answer your questions and record your vote.

4. By Mail.

Simply return your signed and dated voting card(s) or voting instruction form in the envelope provided.

5. Attend the Joint Special Meetings of Shareholders on November 21, 2024, at the offices of DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., 100 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110.

Please utilize one of the options above to vote your shares, so your vote can be received in time for the meeting.

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES TODAY!

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