Adams Diversified Equity Fund Stock Price, News & Analysis

The Board of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared a distribution of $0.05 per share from net investment income, payable on June 1, 2023, to shareholders of record by May 18, 2023. This marks the second payment in 2023 toward the Fund's commitment to a 6% minimum annual distribution rate. For the first quarter of 2023, the total return on the Fund's net asset value, with dividends reinvested, was 6.9%, slightly below the S&P 500's 7.5%. However, the 12-month return was -7.7%, matching the S&P 500, while the market price return was worse at -9.7%. The Fund's net assets decreased to approximately $2.24 billion from $2.53 billion a year prior, with shares outstanding increasing. The net asset value per share stands at $18.52, down from $21.49.

Adams Funds, comprising Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO), announced the retirement of CEO Mark E. Stoeckle after a decade of leadership. He served as CEO since February 2013 and will remain on the Boards of Directors. Stoeckle previously enjoyed a 32-year career in financial services, including positions at BNP Paribas and Bear, Stearns & Co. His successor, James P. Haynie, has been appointed as the new CEO effective immediately. Chairman Kenneth J. Dale praised Stoeckle's contributions, particularly during challenging market conditions and the pandemic. Adams Funds, established in 1929, focuses on achieving a 6% annual distribution rate to provide reliable income to its investors.

Celularity Inc. has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with AD Ports Logistics to distribute Halal-Certified regenerative medicines and wellness products across the Middle East, including UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Egypt. This partnership follows a prior agreement for Saudi Arabia and aims to enhance access to innovative healthcare solutions in the region. Celularity's commercial biomaterial products include various types derived from human placental tissue. The regenerative medicine market is expected to grow significantly, reaching $37.10 billion by 2030, highlighting the importance of this distribution deal for both companies.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) has announced the election of D. Cotton Swindell as President, effective after the retirement of current CEO and President Mark Stoeckle in April 2023. Swindell, who has been with the Fund since 2002, previously served as Executive Vice President and has extensive experience in investment analysis, covering industrials and consumer discretionary sectors. His leadership is expected to continue under the guidance of incoming CEO James Haynie. Adams Funds has a longstanding tradition of supporting investors with a focus on consistent annual distributions of 6% or more.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported a total net asset value return of -17.3% for 2022, slightly outperforming the S&P 500 Index (-18.1%) and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category (-18.2%). The fund's market price return was -19.8%. The fund distributed $1.07 per share in dividends and capital gains, resulting in a 6.3% annual distribution rate, above the minimum commitment of 6.0%. Net assets declined to $2.1 billion from $2.65 billion year-over-year, with shares outstanding increasing to 120.9 million. The annual report is set for release on February 15, 2023.