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Adams Natural Resources Fund Announces First Half 2025 Performance

1. PEO's total return for H1 2025 was 2.3%, outperforming S&P Energy Sector. 2. Total market price return reached 3.1%, indicating investor confidence. 3. Net assets dropped to $634.74 million from $689.99 million YoY. 4. Fund committed to a minimum 8% annual distribution rate for reliability. 5. Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders due on July 23, 2025.

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PEO's H1 returns exceeded sector benchmarks, showcasing its resilience amid market conditions. Historical context shows PEO rebounding well in favorable sectors.

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BALTIMORE, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO) announces the Fund’s investment returns for the first half of 2025. The total return on the Fund’s net asset value for the first half of 2025 was 2.3%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 0.8% and 6.0%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 1.8%. The total return on the Fund’s market price for the same period was 3.1%. The Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders is expected to be available on or about July 23, 2025. ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (6/30/2025)      1 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearAdams Natural Resources Fund (NAV)-2.2%10.7%21.2%6.1%Adams Natural Resources Fund (market price)1.7%12.3%22.1%6.8%S&P 500 Energy Sector-4.0%9.7%22.5%5.5%S&P 500 Materials Sector1.9%8.4%11.6%8.5%  NET ASSET VALUE ANNOUNCED The Fund’s net asset value at June 30, 2025, compared with the year earlier, was:  6/30/20256/30/2024Net assets$634,743,865$689,986,546Shares outstanding26,888,69725,453,641Net asset value per share$23.61$27.11  TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (6/30/2025)  % of Net AssetsExxon Mobil Corporation22.7%Chevron Corporation 11.5%ConocoPhilips5.3%Linde plc4.7%EOG Resources, Inc.3.8%Williams Companies, Inc.3.6%Kinder Morgan, Inc.2.9%Hess Corporation2.9%Phillips 662.8%Marathon Petroleum Corporation2.7%     Total62.9%   INDUSTRY WEIGHTINGS (6/30/2025)   % of Net AssetsEnergy Integrated Oil & Gas35.1%Exploration & Production19.8%Storage & Transportation11.6%Refining & Marketing7.2%Equipment & Services5.1%  Materials Chemicals13.6%Metals & Mining3.6%Containers & Packaging1.8%Construction Materials1.6%   About Adams Funds 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. (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO). The Funds are actively managed by an experienced team with a disciplined approach and have paid dividends for more than 90 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying a minimum annual distribution rate of 8% of NAV paid evenly each quarter throughout the year, providing reliability for long-term shareholders. A portion of any distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain, and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions for tax reporting purposes in a calendar year, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end. Shares can be purchased through our transfer agent or through a broker. For more information about Adams Funds, please visit: adamsfunds.com. For further information: adamsfunds.com/about/contact or 800.638.2479

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