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Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) is a historically significant, internally-managed closed-end fund with a diversified equity portfolio. The Fund, part of Adams Funds established in 1929, aims for the preservation of capital, reasonable income from investments, and capital appreciation. ADX's portfolio spans across various sectors including Information Technology, Health Care, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and more.
As of the latest update, ADX's top holdings included major companies such as Microsoft Corporation, Apple Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., and Alphabet Inc., reflecting its strong presence in the tech sector. The Fund's investment team utilizes a disciplined approach to identify opportunities while managing risk, leading to consistent outperformance over various market cycles. For instance, in 2023, ADX achieved a total return of 27.5% on its net asset value, surpassing benchmarks like the S&P 500.
ADX is committed to an annual minimum distribution rate of 8% of NAV, providing a reliable income stream for shareholders. This policy, upgraded from its previous 6% minimum, reflects the Fund's dedication to long-term value creation. Complementing this, ADX announced a tender offer for 10% of its outstanding shares at 98% of NAV to enhance liquidity for shareholders.
The Fund's leadership team, including CEO Jim Haynie, focuses on transparency, trust, and delivering competitive returns. With over 85 years of experience, Adams Funds continue to support investors in achieving their financial goals. For more information, visit adamsfunds.com.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported an impressive 18.8% return for 2020, outperforming its benchmark by 2 percentage points and exceeding the Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average by 2%. The fund's total return based on market price stood at 16.4%. Shareholders received dividends totaling $1.03 per share, yielding a 6.8% annual distribution rate, above the 6.0% minimum commitment. The fund’s net assets grew from $1.95 billion to $2.23 billion, and the net asset value per share increased from $17.93 to $20.06.
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) announced the initiation of share repurchases as part of its enhanced discount management and liquidity program. This program allows buybacks when shares are priced at least 15% below net asset value for 30 consecutive trading days. CEO Mark Stoeckle emphasized that this move aims to enhance shareholder value amidst challenging energy market conditions. The Fund's repurchase strategy also includes a proportional tender offer when the discount exceeds 19% for the same duration. The enhanced program complements the Fund's annual 6% distribution commitment.
Mary Chris Jammet has been elected as an independent director of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO), effective December 10, 2020. With over 30 years of experience in investment management, she previously managed $20 billion in client assets at Legg Mason, Inc. Jammet is recognized as an Audit Committee Financial Expert and holds a CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight. Adams Funds, established in 1929, is committed to providing an annual distribution rate of 6% or more, focusing on long-term investor income.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) announced a year-end distribution of $0.88 per share, totaling $1.03 for 2020, achieving a 6.8% annual distribution rate. This distribution includes $0.07 from net investment income and $0.81 from capital gains, marking the 56th consecutive year of capital gains payments and the 85th year of dividends. The payable date is December 23, 2020, with a record date of November 23, 2020, and an ex-dividend date of November 20, 2020.
On November 12, 2020, Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) announced a year-end distribution of $0.43 per share, totaling $0.73 for 2020. This includes $0.30 distributed earlier in the year. The annual distribution rate stands at 6.1%, exceeding its commitment to distribute at least 6% of the trailing 12-month average market price. This distribution comprises $0.20 from net investment income and $0.23 from net capital gains. The fund has successfully distributed dividends for 86 consecutive years.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) announced its financial results for the nine months ending September 30, 2020. The fund achieved a 6.4% total return on net asset value, outperforming the S&P 500's 5.6% and Lipper's 4.0%. For the twelve months, the fund's total return was 15.2%, matching the S&P 500 but exceeding Lipper's 13.0%. The market price return was 3.8% and 11.8%, respectively. The fund’s net assets rose to $2.05 billion, and shares repurchased totaled 135,192 at an average price of $11.64.
On September 22, 2020, Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) announced their unanimous decision to adopt the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act (MCSAA). This act aims to safeguard shareholder interests by restricting the voting rights of large investors acquiring more than 10% of shares, unless approved by other shareholders. Additionally, both funds initiated an enhanced discount management program, which includes share repurchases when discounts to net asset value exceed 15% or 19% over specified trading days.
On September 10, 2020, Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) announced the conclusion of its tender offer to buy back 5,955,676 common shares at $11.95 each, representing a 95% rate of its $12.58 net asset value (NAV) as of September 4, 2020. A total of 9,414,379 shares were tendered, surpassing the offer amount, which led to a pro rata purchase of 63.26% of shares. All accepted shares will be promptly paid for, while unaccepted shares will be returned to shareholders.
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