CEE Fund & New Germany Fund Announce 2024 Proxy Statement

TL;DR

CEE Fund & New Germany Fund dropped their proxy statement for the June 27th annual meeting. Vote your shares!

AI Summary

Central & Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. and New Germany Fund Inc. are filing a DEF 14A proxy statement for their annual meeting on June 27, 2024. The filing details information related to the solicitation of proxies for the meeting, including the election of directors and other corporate matters. Both funds are managed by the same entity and share a business address at 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY.

Why It Matters

This filing is crucial for shareholders as it outlines the proposals to be voted on at the annual meeting, including director elections, which directly impact the governance and future direction of the funds.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual proxy filing and does not contain new material financial information or significant strategic changes.

Key Numbers

• 20240627 — Annual Meeting Date (Shareholders will vote on proposals at this date.)

Key Players & Entities

• CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. (company) — Filer
• NEW GERMANY FUND INC (company) — Filer
• 875 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10022-6225 (company) — Business Address

FAQ

Filing Documents

• d788680ddef14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 257KB
• g788680dsp035.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 155KB
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• 0001193125-24-143715.txt ( ) — 1086KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 d788680ddef14a.htm CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. & NEW GERMANY FUND INC CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. & NEW GERMANY FUND INC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant Filed by a party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-12 THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. THE NEW GERMANY FUND, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): No fee required. Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11. 1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: 2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: 3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): 4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: 5) Total fee paid: Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. 1) Amount Previously Paid: 2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: 3) Filing Party: 4) Date Filed: THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. THE NEW GERMANY FUND, INC. 875 Third Avenue New York, New York 10022 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS June 27, 2024 To the stockholders of The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. and The New Germany Fund, Inc.: Notice is hereby given that the joint Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Meeting) of The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (CEE) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF), each a Maryland corporation (each a Fund, and collectively, the Funds), will be held at 10:00 a.m., New York time, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the offices of DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. The Meeting will be held for the following purposes: 1. To elect Directors of each Fund as outlined below: (A) For CEE only, to elect two (2) Directors of the Fund, each to serve until the expiration of his term and until his successor is elected and qualifies. (B) For GF only, to elect three (3) Directors of the Fund, each to serve until the expiration of his or her term and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies. 2. To ratify the appointment by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as independent auditors for each Fund for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 for CEE and for the 3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. Only holders of record of Common Stock of each Fund at the close of business on May 2, 2024 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, this Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. Proxies are being solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors of each Fund. By Order of the Boards of Directors John Millette Secretary Dated: May 21, 2024 We urge you to mark, sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided or to record your voting instructions by telephone or via the Internet so that you will be represented at the Meeting. If you complete and sign the proxy card (or tell us how you want to vote by voting by telephone or via the Internet), we will vote your shares exactly as you tell us. If you simply sign the proxy card, we will vote your shares in accordance with the Boards recommendation on the Proposals. Your prompt return of the enclosed proxy card (or your voting by telephone or via the Internet) may prevent the necessity and expense of further solicitations. If you have any questions, please call Georgeson LLC, each Funds proxy solicitor, at the special toll-free number we have set up for you 1-866-529-2655, or contact your financial advisor. THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. THE NEW GERMANY FUND, INC. 875 Third Avenue New York, New York 10022 Joint Annual Meeting of Stockholders June 27, 2024 PROXY STATEMENT This joint Proxy Statement is furnished by the respective Boards of Directors (collectively, the Board of Directors or Board) of The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (CEE) a

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