Adams Natural Resources Fund Announces First-Half Performance And Declares Distribution

BALTIMORE, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. PEO today declared a distribution of $.10 per share from net investment income payable August 30, 2019, to shareholders of record August 16, 2019.  This represents the third payment this year toward the Fund's annual 6% minimum distribution rate commitment.  Details regarding the Fund's annual 6% minimum distribution rate commitment can be found at adamsfunds.com.

FIRST-HALF PERFORMANCE

Adams Funds (PRNewsFoto/Adams Funds)

For the six months ended June 30th, the total return on Adams Natural Resources' net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 13.8%. Comparable figures for the period were 13.0% for the Lipper Global Natural Resources Funds Average and 14.0% for the Fund's benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80% weight) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20% weight). The total return on the market price of the Fund's shares was 15.0%.

For the twelve months ended June 30th, the total return on Adams Natural Resources' net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was -10.2%.  Comparable figures for the period were -10.3% for the Lipper Global Natural Resources Funds Average and -10.0% for the Fund's benchmark.  The total return on the market price of the Fund's shares for the period was -11.7%.

NET ASSET VALUE



6/30/2019



6/30/2018

Net assets

$587,698,608



$689,145,570

Shares outstanding

29,534,297



28,995,695

Net asset value per share

$19.90



$23.77

The Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about July 29, 2019.

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Since 1929, Adams Funds has consistently helped generations of investors reach their investment goals. Adams Funds is comprised of two closed-end funds, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. ADX and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. PEO. The Funds are actively managed by an experienced team with a disciplined approach and have paid dividends for more than 80 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying an annual distribution rate of 6% or more, providing reliable income to long-term investors. Shares can be purchased through our transfer agent or through a broker. For more information about Adams Funds, please visit: adamsfunds.com.

Contact:

Lyn Walther

Director of Shareholder Communications

800.638.2479 │ walther@adamsfunds.com

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SOURCE Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.

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