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Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO) is a closed-end U.S. equity fund focused on energy and natural resources stocks, and its news flow centers on performance, distributions, and portfolio positioning in these sectors. As part of Adams Funds, which has operated since 1929, the Fund regularly issues updates comparing its returns to a benchmark composed of the S&P 500 Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector.
News releases for PEO frequently cover quarterly, semi-annual, nine-month, and full-year performance, detailing total returns on net asset value and market price over one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods. These updates often highlight how the Fund’s stock selection in energy and materials has affected its results relative to its benchmark, and they provide context on sector conditions that influenced performance.
Another recurring theme in PEO’s news is its distribution policy. The Fund announces year-end distributions, explains the mix of net investment income and capital gains, and discloses whether it has met or exceeded its stated minimum annual distribution rate. More recent communications describe the implementation of a managed distribution policy targeting a minimum 8% annual rate of average net asset value, paid in regular quarterly installments.
Investors following PEO’s news can also see updates on portfolio composition, including the ten largest equity holdings and detailed industry weightings across integrated oil & gas, exploration & production, storage & transportation, refining & marketing, equipment & services, and materials subsectors. Occasional governance and management announcements, such as leadership changes within the Fund, are also reported. For those tracking energy and natural resources exposure through a closed-end fund structure, the PEO news page provides a consolidated view of performance metrics, distribution actions, and portfolio characteristics over time.
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The Board of Directors of Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) declared a $0.10 per share distribution from net investment income, payable on June 1, 2023. This is the second payment towards the Fund's 6% annual minimum distribution rate for the year. For the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, the Fund reported a total return of -2.8% on net asset value, compared to -3.2% for its benchmark. The total return on market price was -5.3%. On an annual basis, the net asset value return was 10.2%, slightly outperforming the benchmark at 9.8%. The Fund's net assets have increased to $627.2 million from $598 million year-on-year, with shares outstanding rising to 25.08 million.
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.
On January 25, 2023, Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) announced the election of Gregory W. Buckley as Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager, effective upon the retirement of CEO Mark Stoeckle in April. Buckley, who joined the fund in 2013 as a senior equity analyst, has held the position of Vice President-Research since 2015 and has extensive experience in the energy and utilities sectors. He previously worked with BNP Paribas and Citadel LLC, and holds degrees from Villanova University and the University of North Carolina. Adams Natural Resources Fund is recognized as a leading closed-end fund specializing in energy and natural resources.