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Insider Boaz Weinstein Trims PEO Stake; Ownership Still Above 10%

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 4 filed 08/04/2025 discloses that 10% owner Saba Capital Management L.P. (Boaz Weinstein, principal) executed two open-market sales of Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) common stock. On 07/31/2025 the fund sold 5,491 shares at $21.54; on 08/01/2025 it sold 11,270 shares at $21.09. Total shares sold: 16,761.

Following the transactions, Saba’s indirect beneficial ownership fell to 2,687,324 shares, versus 2,704,085 previously—about 0.6 % of its position and well below 0.1 % of PEO’s shares outstanding. No derivative securities were involved and Saba remains a >10 % shareholder. While the dollar value is modest (~$356 k), the filing provides a real-time signal of minor insider selling.

Positive

  • Saba Capital remains a >10 % shareholder, retaining significant alignment with other investors.
  • Sale represents only ~0.6 % of its position, indicating minimal dilution of activist influence.

Negative

  • Directionally negative insider activity—management entity is a net seller.
  • Trades were not reported under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, implying discretionary timing that could signal caution.

Insights

TL;DR Small sale (0.6 % of holding) by 10 % owner; limited market impact, but directionally negative sentiment signal.

The disposal equates to roughly US$356 k and hardly moves Saba’s sizable 2.69 m-share stake. Such trimming often reflects routine liquidity rather than a thesis change. Given PEO’s closed-end structure and discount dynamics, the trade is unlikely to affect NAV or discount. I view the filing as neutral; however, continued selling would warrant closer monitoring.

TL;DR Insider still qualifies as 10 % owner; token sale suggests no governance shift but highlights monitoring need.

SEC Rule 16 filings from activist managers like Saba deserve scrutiny because sustained reductions can reduce influence over board or strategic actions. Here, Saba remains comfortably above the 10 % threshold, maintaining any associated rights. Absence of 10b5-1 plan disclosure means trades were discretionary, which investors may interpret cautiously, yet magnitude is immaterial. Overall governance posture unchanged.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Saba Capital Management, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
58TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10174

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ADAMS NATURAL RESOURCES FUND, INC. [ PEO ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director X 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
X Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 07/31/2025 S 5,491 D $21.54 2,698,594 I -
Common Stock 08/01/2025 S 11,270 D $21.09 2,687,324 I -
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Saba Capital Management, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
58TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10174

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
Director X 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Weinstein Boaz

(Last) (First) (Middle)
405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
58TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10174

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
Director X 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Explanation of Responses:
Saba Capital Management, L.P. By: Zachary Gindes 08/04/2025
Boaz Weinstein 08/04/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many PEO shares did Saba Capital sell according to the 08/04/25 Form 4?

The filing reports 16,761 shares sold over two days.

What prices were the PEO shares sold for?

Shares were sold at $21.54 on 07/31/25 and $21.09 on 08/01/25.

How many PEO shares does Saba Capital own after the sale?

Indirect beneficial ownership stands at 2,687,324 shares.

Does Saba Capital still qualify as a 10% owner of PEO?

Yes, the fund remains a 10 %+ owner even after the sale.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4?

No. Only common stock sales were reported; Table II is empty.
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