Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. reports developments for an internally managed closed-end diversified equity fund listed on the NYSE under ADX. News releases commonly cover net asset value and market-price returns, comparisons with the S&P 500 Index and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category, shareholder reports, and the Fund's largest equity holdings.
Recurring updates also include distribution policy, year-end distributions, sources of distributions, share counts, net assets, and closed-end fund capital actions such as tender offers for common shares.
Adams Funds announces Mark E. Stoeckle's retirement as CEO in April 2023 after ten years of leadership, navigating through volatile markets and the COVID-19 pandemic. James P. Haynie, currently Executive Vice President and a member of the investment committee, is appointed as his successor. Under Stoeckle, the Funds achieved consistent performance, rebranded, and celebrated their 90th anniversary in 2019. Haynie brings over 35 years of financial services experience and is expected to maintain continuity in leadership and performance for shareholders.
The Board of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) has declared a distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on September 1, 2022, to shareholders of record by August 18, 2022. This is the third payment of the Fund's annual minimum distribution rate of 6%. In the first half of 2022, the Fund reported a total return on net asset value of -19.7%, slightly better than the S&P 500's -20.0%. The total return on market price was -20.5%. As of June 30, 2022, net assets stood at approximately $2.12 billion, with a net asset value per share of $17.97.
Summary not available.
The Board of Directors of Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) declared a distribution of $0.10 per share from net investment income, payable on June 1, 2022. This marks the second payment towards the Fund’s 6% minimum distribution rate commitment for the year. For Q1 ended March 31, 2022, the total return on net asset value was 27.7%, slightly below the benchmark’s 28.3%. The Fund's net assets stood at $597,963,876, and the net asset value per share was $24.42, up from $16.94 a year earlier.
The Board of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared a distribution of $0.05 per share from net investment income, to be paid on June 1, 2022, for shareholders of record as of May 18, 2022. This is the second distribution in 2022, aimed at fulfilling a 6% minimum distribution rate commitment. For Q1 2022, ADX reported a total return on net asset value of -4.2%, outperforming both the S&P 500 and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category. The net assets increased to $2.53 billion from $2.35 billion a year ago, with a net asset value per share of $21.29.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported a 29.8% return for 2021, surpassing its benchmark and outperforming peers by three percentage points. The Fund's total return on market price was 29.9%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. Shareholders received $2.98 per share in dividends, resulting in a 15.7% annual distribution rate, exceeding the minimum 6.0% commitment. The Fund’s net assets rose to $2.65 billion from $2.23 billion the previous year, indicating strong growth.
Summary not available.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) have elected Jane Musser Nelson as an independent director, effective December 9, 2021. With over 30 years in investment management, Nelson's expertise includes roles at Cambridge Associates, Bain Capital, and ING Capital Advisors. She will enhance the Board's strengths as the Funds approach their 100th anniversary, aiming for continued growth and success. Since 1929, these Funds have consistently supported investors by paying dividends for over 80 years and maintaining a commitment to a 6% annual distribution rate.
Summary not available.
Summary not available.