Adams Diversified Equity Fund Announces Final Tender Offer Results
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Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) has announced the final results of its tender offer to purchase up to 12,405,174 common shares at $22.47 per share, which is 98% of the $22.93 net asset value per share as of August 2, 2024. The offer was oversubscribed, with a total of 41,882,825 shares validly tendered. Due to the oversubscription, ADX will purchase tendered shares on a pro rata basis, with a final proration factor of 29.6188420%. The Fund has accepted for payment all 12,405,174 common shares subject to the offer, and payment for accepted shares and return of unpurchased shares will occur promptly.
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Positive
- Successful completion of tender offer
- Strong shareholder interest with oversubscription
- Purchase of shares at a 2% discount to NAV
Negative
- Potential reduction in total assets under management
- Shareholders unable to sell all tendered shares due to oversubscription
News Market Reaction – ADX
On the day this news was published, ADX gained 1.63%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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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
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(“EQ”), the depositary for the tender offer, a total of 41,882,825 common shares of ADX were validly tendered and not withdrawn.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 proration factor for shares purchased pursuant to the Offer was announced earlier today as
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Offer, ADX has accepted for payment all 12,405,174 common shares subject to the Offer.
Payment for the shares accepted for purchase under the Offer and return of all other shares tendered and not purchased will occur promptly.
EQ Fund Solutions, LLC is the information agent for the Offer. Shareholders with questions may call EQ Fund Solutions, LLC at (888) 886-4425.
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 experienced team with a disciplined approach and have paid dividends for more than 85 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying a minimum annual distribution rate of
For further information please contact: adamsfunds.com/about/contact or 800.638.2479
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” as defined by the U.S. securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are as of the date of this release only; the Fund undertakes no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements.
