Gregory Buckley Elected Executive Vice President and a Portfolio Manager of Adams Diversified Equity Fund

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Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) announced that Gregory W. Buckley has been elected Executive Vice President and a Portfolio Manager, effective July 16, 2026. Buckley joined the fund in 2013 as a senior equity analyst and became Vice President-Research in 2019.

He is also President of affiliate Adams Natural Resources Fund since April 2025 and has over 26 years of equity investing experience across BNP Paribas, Citadel, and Pioneer Investments.

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BALTIMORE, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX), one of the nation’s oldest and most respected closed-end funds, today announced that Gregory W. Buckley has been elected Executive Vice President and a Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

Mr. Buckley joined Adams Diversified Equity Fund in September 2013 as a senior equity analyst covering the energy and utilities sectors. He was promoted to Vice President-Research of the Fund in April 2019. He is President of Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc., ADX’s affiliate, since April 2025, and prior to that was Executive Vice President and a Portfolio Manager since April 2023 and Vice President-Research since April 2015. “Greg has proven his ability as a talented analyst and portfolio manager and has exhibited the insight that I believe will make him a valuable member of the Fund’s portfolio management team,” said Fund CEO and Senior Portfolio Manager James P. Haynie.

Mr. Buckley has over 26 years of equity investing experience and prior to joining Adams Funds worked at BNP Paribas as an Equity Analyst and Portfolio Manager. His experience also includes managing a long/short Energy fund at Citadel LLC and working as an Energy Analyst at Pioneer Investments.

Mr. Buckley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Villanova University and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina.

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.

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FAQ

Who is the new Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX)?

Gregory W. Buckley has been elected Executive Vice President and a Portfolio Manager of Adams Diversified Equity Fund. According to the company, he joined the fund in 2013 and previously served as Vice President-Research and President of Adams Natural Resources Fund.

When was Gregory Buckley appointed Executive Vice President of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX)?

Gregory Buckley was elected Executive Vice President and a Portfolio Manager of Adams Diversified Equity Fund on July 16, 2026. According to the company, this promotion follows his earlier roles as senior equity analyst and Vice President-Research at the fund.

What is Gregory Buckley’s background before becoming EVP and Portfolio Manager at Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX)?

Gregory Buckley has over 26 years of equity investing experience. According to the company, he previously worked as an equity analyst and portfolio manager at BNP Paribas, managed a long/short energy fund at Citadel, and was an energy analyst at Pioneer Investments.

What roles has Gregory Buckley held within Adams Funds before his July 2026 promotion at ADX?

Before his July 2026 promotion, Gregory Buckley was a senior equity analyst from 2013 and Vice President-Research from 2019. According to the company, he has also been President of Adams Natural Resources Fund since April 2025 and earlier served there as Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager.

What education does Gregory Buckley, the new EVP of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX), have?

Gregory Buckley holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Villanova University and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School. According to the company, this academic background supports his more than 26 years of experience in equity investing and portfolio management roles.

How is Adams Natural Resources Fund related to Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) in Gregory Buckley’s roles?

Adams Natural Resources Fund is an affiliate of Adams Diversified Equity Fund. According to the company, Gregory Buckley has served as President of Adams Natural Resources Fund since April 2025 while also being elected Executive Vice President and a Portfolio Manager at ADX in July 2026.