PEO - Dividend announcements

BALTIMORE, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 16, 2026, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) declared a distribution of $0.48 per share payable May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 27, 2026. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on May 15, 2026, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the lower of the Fund's closing NYSE market price or the Fund's NAV per share on the valuation date, but in no event less than 95% of the NYSE closing market price. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on May 29, 2026 and

BALTIMORE, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 16, 2026, Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) declared a distribution of $0.52 per share payable May 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 27, 2026. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on May 15, 2026, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the lower of the Fund's closing NYSE market price or the Fund's NAV per share on the valuation date, but in no event less than 95% of the closing NYSE market price. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on May 27, 2026 and f

BALTIMORE, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today announced the Fund's investment returns for the first quarter of 2026. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first quarter of 2026 was 32.3%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 38.3% and 9.7%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 32.6%. The total return on the Fund's market price for the same period was 30.3%. The First Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or

BALTIMORE, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) today announced the Fund's investment returns for the first quarter of 2026. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first quarter of 2026 was -4.8%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to -4.3% and -4.4% total return for the S&P 500 Index and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category, respectively. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was -4.2%. The First Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about April 22, 2026. ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (3/31/2026)  1 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearAdams Diversified Equity Fund

BALTIMORE, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE:ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE:PEO), two of the nation's oldest closed-end funds, announce the election of Steven G. Chambers as an independent director of the Funds, effective February 12, 2026. Dr. Chambers is a seasoned leader and innovator in the educational technology space, leading a range of companies from start-ups to large tech company operations for more than 25 years. He brings broad experience in corporate leadership and governance to the Board, as well as deep understanding of AI and AI-supported developing technologies. As CEO of Jibo, Inc., Dr. Chambers d

BALTIMORE, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 15, 2026, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) declared a distribution of $0.47 per share payable February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 26, 2026. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on February 13, 2026, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the lower of the Fund's closing NYSE market price or the Fund's NAV per share on the valuation date. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on February 27, 2026 and for all distributions declared in 2026 to date

BALTIMORE, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 15, 2026, Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) declared a distribution of $0.49 per share payable February 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 26, 2026. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on February 13, 2026, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the lower of the Fund's closing NYSE market price or the Fund's NAV per share on the valuation date. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on February 25, 2026 and for all distributions declared in 2026 to date

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline earlier today by Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX), please note that a typographical error in the third paragraph has been corrected from 2.4% to 2.7%. The corrected release follows:  Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) announces the Fund's investment returns for 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for 2025 was 18.9%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Index and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category were 17.9% and 16.2%, respectively. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was 25.7%. The Fund

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) announces the Fund's investment returns for 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for 2025 was 9.4%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 8.7% and 10.5%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 9.1%. The total return on the Fund's market price for the same period was 9.9%.The Fund paid $2.05 per share in income dividends and realized capital gain distributions to shareholders in 2025, producing an

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) announces the Fund's investment returns for 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for 2025 was 18.9%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Index and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category were 17.9% and 16.2%, respectively. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was 25.7%. The Fund paid $1.85 per share in income dividends and realized capital gain distributions to shareholders in 2025, producing an annual distribution rate of 8.1% on net asset value. "We were pleased to generate an 18.9% return in 2025, outperforming

BALTIMORE, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) declared today a quarterly distribution of $0.49 per share payable December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 21, 2025. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on December 10, 2025, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the lower of the Fund's closing NYSE market price or the Fund's NAV per share on the valuation date. The total distributions per share declared by the Fund in 2025 is $2.05. The annual distribution rate represented by these distributions

BALTIMORE, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) declared today a distribution of $0.46 per share payable December 23, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 21, 2025. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on December 10, 2025, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the lower of the Fund's closing NYSE market price or the Fund's NAV per share on the valuation date. The total distributions per share declared by the Fund in 2025 is $1.85. The annual distribution rate represented by these distributions is 8.1%.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) today announced the Fund's investment returns for the first nine months of 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first nine months of 2025 was 16.0%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to 14.8% total return for the S&P 500 Index and 13.4% total return for the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was 17.8%. The Third Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be available on or about October 22, 2025. ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (9/30/2025)  1 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearAdams Diversified Equ

BALTIMORE, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today announced the Fund's investment returns for the first nine months of 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first nine months of 2025 was 8.1%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 7.0% and 9.3%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 7.5%. The total return on the Fund's market price for the same period was 6.4%. The Third Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be available on or

BALTIMORE, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 17, 2025, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) declared a distribution of $0.46 per share payable August 28, 2025 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2025. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on August 15, 2025, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the Fund's closing NYSE market price on the valuation date. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on August 28, 2025 and for all distributions declared in 2025 to date are as follows: Payment DateDistributionper ShareNet

BALTIMORE, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 17, 2025, Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) declared a distribution of $0.51 per share payable August 26, 2025 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2025. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on August 15, 2025, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the Fund's closing NYSE market price on the valuation date. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on August 26, 2025 and for all distributions declared in 2025 to date are as follows:  Payment DateDistribution per S

BALTIMORE, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) announces the Fund's investment returns for the first half of 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first half of 2025 was 7.8%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to 6.2% total return for the S&P 500 Index and 5.7% total return for the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was 12.4%. The Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders is expected to be available on or about July 23, 2025.  ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (6/30/2025)  1 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearAdams Diversified Equity Fund (NAV)15.1%20.5%

BALTIMORE, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) announces the Fund's investment returns for the first half of 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first half of 2025 was 2.3%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 0.8% and 6.0%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 1.8%. The total return on the Fund's market price for the same period was 3.1%. The Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders is expected to be available on or about July 23, 2025. A

BALTIMORE, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 17, 2025, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) declared a distribution of $0.46 per share payable May 30, 2025 to shareholders of record on April 28, 2025. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on May 16, 2025, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the Fund's closing NYSE market price on the valuation date. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on May 30, 2025 and for all distributions declared in 2025 to date are as follows: Payment Date Distribution per ShareNet In

BALTIMORE, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 17, 2025, Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) declared a distribution of $0.52 per share payable May 28, 2025 to shareholders of record on April 28, 2025. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on May 16, 2025, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the Fund's closing NYSE market price on the valuation date. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on May 28, 2025 and for all distributions declared in 2025 to date are as follows: Payment DateDistribution per ShareNet Inves

BALTIMORE, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO), one of the nation's oldest closed-end funds, today announced that Gregory W. Buckley has been elected President of the Fund. Mr. Buckley has been an Executive Vice President and a portfolio manager of ADX since April 20, 2023. He will continue to serve as a member of the portfolio management team that is currently headed by CEO James P. Haynie. Mr. Buckley joined Adams Natural Resources Fund in September 2013 as a senior equity analyst covering the energy and utilities sectors. He was promoted to Vice President-Research in April 2015. He is also a Vice President-Research of Adams Diversified

BALTIMORE, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) announces the Fund's investment returns for the first quarter of 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first quarter of 2025 was -3.9%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to -4.3% total return for both the S&P 500 Index and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was -3.9%. The First Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about April 23, 2025. ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (3/31/2025)  1 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearAdams Diversified Equity Fund  (NAV)6.8%9.4%18.7%13.0%A

BALTIMORE, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) announces the Fund's investment returns for the first quarter of 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first quarter of 2025 was 8.8%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 10.2% and 2.8%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 8.7%. The total return on the Fund's market price for the same period was 7.4%. The First Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about Apr

BALTIMORE, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) has declared a distribution of $0.47 per share payable February 28, 2025 to shareholders of record on January 27, 2025, including $0.03 net investment income, $0.12 short-term capital gain, and $0.19 long-term capital gain realized in 2024 and $0.13 from 2025 sources. The full distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on February 14, 2025, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the Fund's closing NYSE market price on the valuation date. The Fund's estimated sources for t

BALTIMORE, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) has declared a distribution of $0.53 per share payable February 26, 2025 to shareholders of record on January 27, 2025, including $0.03 net investment income and $0.06 long-term capital gain realized in 2024 and $0.44 from 2025 sources. The full distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on February 14, 2025, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the Fund's closing NYSE market price on the valuation date. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on Febru

BALTIMORE, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) announces the Fund's investment returns for 2024. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for 2024 was 23.6%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Index and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category were 25.0% and 22.7%, respectively. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was 28.1%. The Fund paid $2.50 per share in income dividends and realized capital gain distributions to shareholders in 2024, producing an annual distribution rate of 10.9% on net asset value. "In a year of increased volatility related to the presidential elec

BALTIMORE, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) announces the Fund's investment returns for 2024. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for 2024 was 5.3%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 5.7% and 0.0%, respectively.  Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 4.6%. The total return on the Fund's market price for the same period was 13.8%. The Fund paid $1.77 per share in income dividends and realized capital gain distributions to shareholders in 2024, producing

BALTIMORE, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) declared today a year-end distribution of $1.03 per share. The total distributions by the Fund for 2024 will be $1.77, including the distributions totaling $0.74 per share made in 2024 prior to today's announcement. The annual distribution rate represented by these distributions is 6.7%. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on December 19, 2024 and for all distributions declared in 2024 to date are as follows:  Distribution per ShareNet Investment IncomeNet Realized Short-Term GainsNet Realized Long-Term GainsReturn of CapitalDecember 19, 2024$1.03$0.14 (14%)$0.00 (0%)$0.89 (

BALTIMORE, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) declared today a year-end distribution of $1.96 per share. The total distributions by the Fund for 2024 will be $2.50 per share, including the distributions totaling $0.54 per share made in 2024 prior to today's announcement. The annual distribution rate represented by these distributions is 10.9%. The Fund's estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on December 23, 2024 and for all distributions declared in 2024 to date are as follows:  Distribution per ShareNet Investment IncomeNet Realized Short-Term GainsNet Realized Long-Term GainsReturn of CapitalDecember 23, 2024$1.96$0.04 (2%)

BALTIMORE, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) today announced the Fund's results for the nine months ended September 30th. The total return on Adams Diversified Equity's net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 21.3%. Comparable figures for the S&P 500 and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category were 22.1% and 20.4%, respectively. The total return on the market price of the Fund's shares for the period was 24.9%. For the twelve months ended September 30th, the total return on Adams Diversified Equity's net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 37.0%. Comparable figures for the S&P 500 and the

BALTIMORE, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today announced the Fund's results for the nine months ended September 30th. The total return on Adams Natural Resources' net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 10.2%. This compares to a total return of 9.5% for the Fund's benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80% weight) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20% weight), over the same period. The total return on the market price of the Fund's shares for the period was 16.3%. For the twelve months ended September 30th, the total return on Adams Natural Resources' net asset value, with dividends and capita

BALTIMORE, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) has determined that $22.75 per share is the issue price for the Fund's third quarter distribution to shareholders. This price is the mean between the high and low sales prices of the Fund's stock on the New York Stock Exchange on August 21, 2024, the valuation date. The shares of common stock will be issued in connection with payment of the $0.54 third quarter distribution, the first distribution paid pursuant to the Fund's new managed distribution policy. The policy commits to pay a minimum 8% annual rate of average net asset value ("NAV") distributed evenly at 2% of average NAV per quart

BALTIMORE, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) has determined that $21.29 per share is the issue price for the Fund's third quarter distribution to shareholders. This price is the mean between the high and low sales prices of the Fund's stock on the New York Stock Exchange on August 21, 2024, the valuation date. The shares of common stock will be issued in connection with payment of the $0.44 third quarter distribution, the first distribution paid pursuant to the Fund's new managed distribution policy. The policy commits to pay a minimum 8% annual rate of average net asset value ("NAV") distributed evenly at 2% of average NAV per quarter, with

BALTIMORE, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) announced today the final results of its offer to purchase up to 12,405,174 of its common shares at $22.47, 98% of the $22.93 net asset value per share ("NAV") at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on August 2, 2024, the expiration date ("Offer"), which include an updated proration factor. No other information about the Offer results has changed. Based on the final count by Equiniti Trust Company, LLC ("EQ"), the depositary for the tender offer, a total of 41,882,825 common shares of ADX were validly tendered and not withdrawn. The total amount of shares tendered exceeded t

BALTIMORE, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) announced today the final results of its offer to purchase up to 12,405,174 of its common shares at $22.47, 98% of the $22.93 net asset value per share ("NAV") at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on August 2, 2024, the expiration date. Based on the final count by Equiniti Trust Company, LLC ("EQ"), the depositary for the tender offer, a total of 41,882,825 common shares of ADX were validly tendered and not withdrawn. The total amount of shares tendered exceeded the offer amount, and the Fund will purchase tendered shares on a pro rata basis, disregarding fractions. The pr

BALTIMORE, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) announced today the preliminary results of its offer to purchase up to 12,405,174 of its common shares at $22.47, 98% of the $22.93 net asset value per share ("NAV") at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on August 2, 2024, the expiration date. The tender offer expired at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on August 2, 2024 and was not extended. Based on the preliminary count by Equiniti Trust Company, LLC ("EQ"), the depositary for the tender offer, a total of 41,882,825 common shares of ADX were validly tendered and not withdrawn. The total amount of shares tendered exceeded the offer amount,

BALTIMORE, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today declared a distribution of $.54 per share, payable August 30, 2024, in newly issued shares unless shareholders elect to receive cash, to shareholders of record August 5, 2024. This distribution represents the initial payment under the Fund's Managed Distribution Policy to pay at least 2% of average net asset value each quarter. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Fund's MDP. FIRST HALF PERFORMANCE For the six months ended June 30th, the total return on Adams N

BALTIMORE, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) today declared a distribution of $.44 per share, payable August 30, 2024 in newly issued shares unless shareholders elect to receive cash, to shareholders of record August 5, 2024. This distribution represents the initial payment under the Fund's Managed Distribution Policy to pay at least 2% of average net asset value each quarter. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Fund's MDP. FIRST HALF PERFORMANCE For the six months ended June 30th, the total return on Ada

BALTIMORE, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX), and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) announced today that the Board of Directors of each Fund has unanimously approved several governance updates: election of a classified board structure and adoption of certain bylaws amendments. The Funds have each elected to be subject to Maryland Corporations Code Section 3-803, which provides for a classified board structure consisting of three director classes of three years each. These elections strengthen the stability of Fund oversight and operations, furthering each Fund's objectives and serving the long-term interests of shareholders and th

BALTIMORE, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today announced an initiative reflecting our ongoing commitment to long-term shareholder value creation – the implementation of a managed distribution policy ("Policy") that will provide a higher annual distribution rate more evenly on a quarterly basis throughout the year. This initiative underscores our dedication to delivering long-term value, competitive performance, and stable, consistent distributions to our valued shareholders. MANAGED DISTRIBUTION POLICY Under the new Policy, the Fund commits to distribute a minimum 8% annual rate of the Fund's average net asset value ("NAV") to shareholders

BALTIMORE, Md., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE:ADX) announced that William H. Reinhardt has been elected Vice President-Research, effective April 18, 2024. Mr. Reinhardt joined Adams Diversified Equity Fund in February 2023 as a senior equity analyst covering the Industrials sector. Prior to joining the Fund, Mr. Reinhardt worked at Monarch Partners and before that, at Columbia Threadneedle, as a senior equity analyst covering Industrials, Materials, and Energy. His over eighteen years of experience also includes equity research positions with Lazard Capital Markets and Citigroup. "This is a well-deserved promotion for Will. His depth o

BALTIMORE, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today declared a distribution of $.10 per share from net investment income, payable May 31, 2024, to shareholders of record May 17, 2024. This distribution represents the second payment this year toward the Fund's annual 6% minimum distribution rate commitment, which can be found at adamsfunds.com.   FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE For the three months ended March 31st, the total return on Adams Natural Resources' net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 13.1%. This compares to a total return of 12.7% for the Fund's benchmark, which is comprised of the

BALTIMORE, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) today declared a distribution of $.05 per share from net investment income, payable May 31, 2024, to shareholders of record May 17, 2024. This distribution represents the second payment this year toward the Fund's annual 6% minimum distribution rate commitment, which can be found at adamsfunds.com. FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE For the three months ended March 31st, the total return on Adams Diversified Equity's net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 11.2%. Comparable figures for the S&P 500 and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category were 10.6%

BALTIMORE, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today declared a distribution of $0.10 per share, payable March 1, 2024 to shareholders of record February 9, 2024, consisting of $0.04 net investment income and $0.01 long-term capital gain, both realized in 2023, and $0.05 net investment income realized in 2024. About Adams Funds Since 1929, Adams Funds has consistently helped generations of investors reach their investment goals. Adams Funds is comprised of two closed-end funds, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO).The Funds are actively managed by an experienc

BALTIMORE, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) announces the Fund's investment returns for 2023. "In a difficult year for the Energy market, our Fund's exposure to the Materials sector offset some of the weakness. Good stock selection enabled the Fund to outperform its benchmark," said Jim Haynie, CEO of Adams Funds. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for 2023 was 2.5%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were -1.3% and 12.6%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (83%) and the S&P 500 Materials

BALTIMORE, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) today declared a distribution of $0.05 per share, payable March 1, 2024, to shareholders of record February 9, 2024, consisting of $0.03 net investment income and $0.01 long-term capital gain, both realized in 2023, and $0.01 net investment income realized in 2024. About Adams Funds Since 1929, Adams Funds has consistently helped generations of investors reach their investment goals. Adams Funds is comprised of two closed-end funds, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO). The Funds are actively managed by an experi

BALTIMORE, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) announces the Fund's investment returns for 2023. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for 2023 was 27.5%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Index and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category were 26.3% and 24.1%, respectively. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was 31.2%. "We were pleased to generate a 27.5% return in 2023, outperforming our benchmark and 3.4% ahead of our peer group," said Jim Haynie, CEO of Adams Funds. The Fund paid $1.30 per share in income dividends and realiz

BALTIMORE, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) has determined that $17.02 per share is the issue price for the closed-end fund's year-end distribution to shareholders who have elected to receive all or a portion of the distribution in the form of stock. This price is the mean between the high and low sales prices of the Fund's stock on the New York Stock Exchange on December 6, 2023. The shares of common stock will be issued in connection with payment of the $1.15 year-end distribution, consisting of $0.02 in net investment income and $1.13 in net realized capital gains. The year-end distribution is payable on December 20, 2023. The Fund has c

BALTIMORE, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) has determined that $19.96 per share is the issue price for the closed-end fund's year-end distribution to shareholders who have elected to receive all or a portion of the distribution in the form of stock. This price is the mean between the high and low sales prices of the Fund's stock on the New York Stock Exchange on December 6, 2023. The shares of common stock will be issued in connection with payment of the $1.05 year-end distribution, consisting of $0.40 in net investment income and $0.65 in net realized capital gains. The year-end distribution is payable on December 15, 2023. The Fund has co

BALTIMORE, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) declared today a year-end distribution of $1.15 per share. The total distributions by the Fund for 2023 will be $1.30, including the distributions totaling $0.15 per share made prior to today's announcement. The annual distribution rate represented by these distributions is 8.1%. The year-end distribution consists of the following: $0.02 per share from 2023 net investment income; and $1.13 per share from net capital gains realized during 2023, all of which is long-term gain. This marks the 59th consecutive year that the Fund has paid out capital gains and the 88th consecutive year it has paid ou

BALTIMORE, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) declared today a year-end distribution of $1.05 per share. The total distributions by the Fund for 2023 will be $1.35, including the distributions totaling $0.30 per share made prior to today's announcement. The annual distribution rate represented by these distributions is 6.2%. The year-end distribution consists of the following: $0.40 per share from 2023 net investment income; and $0.65 per share from net capital gains realized during 2023, all of which is long-term gain. This marks the 72nd consecutive year that the Fund has paid out capital gains and the 89th consecutive year it has

BALTIMORE, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today announced the Fund's results for the nine months ended September 30th. The total return on Adams Natural Resources' net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 6.3%. This compares to a total return of 5.5% for the Fund's benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (83% weight) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (17% weight), over the same period. The total return on the market price of the Fund's shares for the period was 7.5%. For the twelve months ended September 30th, the total return on Adams Natural Resources' net asset value, with dividends and capital

BALTIMORE, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) today announced the Fund's results for the nine months ended September 30th. The total return on Adams Diversified Equity's net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 12.8%. Comparable figures for the S&P 500 and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category were 13.1% and 11.6%, respectively. The total return on the market price of the Fund's shares for the period was 15.5%. For the twelve months ended September 30th, the total return on Adams Diversified Equity's net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 21.5%. Comparable figures for the S&P 500 and the

BALTIMORE, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today declared a distribution of $.10 per share from net investment income, payable September 1, 2023, to shareholders of record August 18, 2023. This distribution represents the third payment this year toward the Fund's annual 6% minimum distribution rate commitment, which can be found at adamsfunds.com. FIRST HALF PERFORMANCE For the six months ended June 30th, the total return on Adams Natural Resources' net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was -3.1%. This compares to a total return of -3.3% for the Fund's benchmark, which is comprised of the S&

BALTIMORE, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) today declared a distribution of $.05 per share from net investment income, payable September 1, 2023, to shareholders of record August 18, 2023. This distribution represents the third payment this year toward the Fund's annual 6% minimum distribution rate commitment, which can be found at adamsfunds.com. FIRST HALF PERFORMANCE For the six months ended June 30th, the total return on Adams Diversified Equity's net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 15.8%. Comparable figures for the S&P 500 and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category wer

BALTIMORE, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Funds, comprised of Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO), two of the nation's oldest closed-end funds, today announced the election of Christine M. Sloan as Treasurer, effective immediately. Ms. Sloan has served Adams Funds in a variety of capacities for the past 23 years. She joined Adams Funds in January 1999 as Assistant Treasurer. In 2018, Ms. Sloan was appointed as Director of Human Resources in addition to her role as Assistant Treasurer. "Christy has expanded her oversight of our Accounting functions and administration of our retirement plans in her capacity as Assistant

BALTIMORE, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) today declared a distribution of $.05 per share from net investment income, payable June 1, 2023, to shareholders of record May 18, 2023. This distribution represents the second payment this year toward the Fund's annual 6% minimum distribution rate commitment, which can be found at adamsfunds.com. FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE For the three months ended March 31st, the total return on Adams Diversified Equity's net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 6.9%. Comparable figures for the S&P 500 and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category were 7.5% an

BALTIMORE, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Funds, comprised of Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO), two of the nation's oldest closed-end funds, today announced that, after 10 years leading the Companies, Mark E. Stoeckle has retired. He served as Adams Funds' Chief Executive Officer since February 2013 and President of ADX since January 2015. He also led the Funds' Management Committee. Before joining Adams Funds, Mark had a 32-year career in financial services and asset management. He came to the Funds from the global investment management firm BNP Paribas Investment Partners and last served as Chief Investment Offi

BALTIMORE, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) today declared a distribution of $.10 per share from net investment income, payable June 1, 2023, to shareholders of record May 18, 2023. This distribution represents the second payment this year toward the Fund's annual 6% minimum distribution rate commitment, which can be found at adamsfunds.com. FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE For the three months ended March 31st, the total return on Adams Natural Resources' net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was -2.8%. This compares to a total return of -3.2% for the Fund's benchmark, which is comprised of the S&

BALTIMORE, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ADX), one of the nation's oldest closed-end funds, today announced that D. Cotton Swindell has been elected President of the Fund effective upon CEO and President Mark Stoeckle's retirement in April. Mr. Swindell has been an Executive Vice President and a portfolio manager of ADX since January 21, 2015. He will continue to serve as a member of the portfolio management team that is currently headed by Mr. Stoeckle, and will be headed by incoming CEO James Haynie. Mr. Swindell has served the Fund in a variety of capacities for the past 20 years. He joined ADX in 2002 as a research analyst covering the in