Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. reports closed-end fund developments tied to energy and natural resources equity investing. Recurring updates cover net asset value returns, market-price returns, net assets, shares outstanding, portfolio holdings, and comparisons with a benchmark weighted to the S&P 500 Energy and S&P 500 Materials sectors.
The Fund’s news also includes shareholder distributions, periodic shareholder report timing, sector allocation details across energy and materials industries, and governance updates affecting fund leadership and portfolio management oversight.
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) reported a total return of 19.1% on net asset value (NAV) for the nine months ending September 30, 2022, slightly below its benchmark's 19.7%. The total return on share market price was 19.5%. For the twelve months, both NAV and benchmark returns were 31.4%, while share market price return was 30.4%. The Fund’s net assets grew to $552.66 million from $434.78 million a year earlier, and shares outstanding increased to 24,485,314.
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 Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) declared a distribution of $0.10 per share payable on September 1, 2022. This is the third payment towards the Fund's commitment to a 6% minimum annual distribution rate. Performance for the first half of 2022 showed a total return of 17.9% for net asset value, slightly below the benchmark's 18.9%. The market price return for the same period was 19.0%. As of June 30, 2022, net assets totaled $549.58 million, with a net asset value per share of $22.45, up from $18.51 a year prior.
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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.
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) reported a robust 47.7% return for 2021, exceeding its benchmark of 46.4%. The Fund's total return on market price was 53.6%. Shareholders received $0.91 per share in dividends, achieving a distribution rate of 6.3%, surpassing the 6.0% minimum commitment. Assets grew to $470.6 million, with a net asset value per share of $19.22. The 2021 Annual Report is anticipated around February 18, 2022.
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.
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