Adams Diversified Equity Fund Declares Distribution

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Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared a $0.46 per share distribution payable December 23, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 21, 2025. Stockholders may elect cash or additional shares (default) if election is received by 4:00 p.m. ET on December 10, 2025; issue price will be the lower of the Fund’s closing NYSE price or NAV on that valuation date.

YTD distributions total $1.85 per share; annual distribution rate for 2025 is 8.1%. The Fund reports most distributions in 2025 are return of capital; historical notes show 61st consecutive year of capital gains and 90th consecutive year of dividends. Annualized current distribution rate on NAV is 7.3%.

Positive

• Declared distribution of $0.46 per share
• YTD distributions totaling $1.85 per share
• Declared annual distribution rate of 8.1%
• 61st consecutive year paying capital gains distributions

Negative

• December 23 distribution is 91% return of capital
• YTD 2025 distributions are 85% return of capital

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%.

The Fund’s estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on December 23, 2025 and for all distributions declared in 2025 to date are as follows:

	Distribution per Share		Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Gains	Return of Capital
December 23, 2025	$0.46		$0.04 (9%)	$0.00 (0%)	$0.42 (91%)	$0.00 (0%)
YTD 2025	$1.85		$0.16 (9%)	$0.12 (6%)	$1.57 (85%)	$0.00 (0%)

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:

Average Annual Total Return (on NAV for the 5-year period ended on October 31, 2025)1	Annualized Current Distribution Rate (expressed as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 2025) 2	Cumulative Total Return (on NAV for the fiscal year through October 31, 2025) 1	Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 2025) 3
18.3%	7.3%	18.9%	7.3%

¹ Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a Fund share at the beginning of the period and a sale on the last day of the period at reported net asset value per share, excluding any brokerage commissions. Distributions are assumed to be reinvested at the lower of the net asset value per share or the closing NYSE market price on the distribution’s valuation date for those receiving shares for the distribution. For periods greater than one year, returns are presented on an annualized basis.

² The Annualized Current Distribution Rate is the current quarter’s distribution rate per share annualized and expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV per share as of October 31, 2025.

³ The Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate is the distributions per share for the current fiscal year period, expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV per share as of October 31, 2025.

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 Distribution Policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

This marks the 61^st consecutive year that the Fund has paid out capital gains and the 90^th consecutive year it has paid out dividends to its shareholders.

"We are pleased to announce our 2025 annual distribution rate of 8.1% of NAV, which continues our long history of providing meaningful dividend income and capital gains to our shareholders under all market conditions. We are proud of our unbroken distribution commitment to shareholders and this year’s distributions add to that strong record,” said the Fund’s CEO, James P. Haynie.

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 90 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying a minimum annual distribution rate of 8% of NAV paid evenly each quarter throughout the year, providing reliability for long-term shareholders. A portion of any distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain, and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions for tax reporting purposes in a calendar year, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end. Shares can be purchased through our transfer agent or through a broker. For more information about Adams Funds, please visit: adamsfunds.com.

For further information: adamsfunds.com/about/contact │800.638.2479

FAQ

What is the ADX distribution amount payable December 23, 2025?

Adams Diversified Equity Fund declared a $0.46 per share distribution payable December 23, 2025.

Who is the record date for ADX's December 23, 2025 distribution?

The record date is November 21, 2025 for shareholders entitled to the distribution.

How can ADX shareholders receive the December 2025 distribution?

Shareholders will receive additional shares by default or cash if they elect cash by 4:00 p.m. ET on December 10, 2025.

How is the issue price determined for ADX stock paid distributions?

The issue price equals the lower of the Fund’s closing NYSE market price or the Fund’s NAV per share on the valuation date.

What portion of ADX's December 23, 2025 distribution is return of capital?

For the December 23 distribution, 91% of the $0.46 per share is reported as return of capital.

What are ADX's year-to-date distributions and annual rate for 2025?

YTD distributions are $1.85 per share and the Fund reports a 2025 annual distribution rate of 8.1%.

How will ADX provide tax reporting for 2025 distributions?

The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year detailing how to report the distributions.