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Adams Natural Resources Fund Announces First Quarter 2025 Performance

1. PEO's Q1 2025 total return was 8.8%, outperforming S&P 500 Materials. 2. The fund's NAV decreased from $27.94 to $25.74 year-over-year. 3. PEO's market price return was 7.4% for Q1 2025. 4. Annualized return for PEO is strong compared to its benchmarks. 5. PEO maintains an annual distribution rate of 8% for shareholders.

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Despite a decline in NAV, PEO's strong returns suggest resilience. Historically, similar returns have boosted investor confidence, leading to price appreciation in the long term.

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The solid performance metrics and reliable dividend payouts highlight PEO's financial health, making it attractive for investors, particularly in the natural resources sector.

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While Q1 returns were solid, the sustained dividend policy and diverse sector investments position PEO for future growth beyond immediate market fluctuations.

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April 17, 2025 17:51 ET  | Source: Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. BALTIMORE, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO) announces the Fund’s investment returns for the first quarter of 2025. The total return on the Fund’s net asset value for the first quarter of 2025 was 8.8%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 10.2% and 2.8%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 8.7%. The total return on the Fund’s market price for the same period was 7.4%. The First Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about April 23, 2025. ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (3/31/2025)  1 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearAdams Natural Resources Fund (NAV)1.4%10.1%29.1%6.7%Adams Natural Resources Fund (market price)8.9%11.3%31.3%6.9%S&P 500 Energy Sector2.5%11.1%31.6%6.2%S&P 500 Materials Sector-5.7%1.3%16.1%8.1% NET ASSET VALUE ANNOUNCED The Fund’s net asset value at March 31, 2025, compared with the year earlier, was:  3/31/20253/31/2024Net assets$684,022,125$712,708,809Shares outstanding 26,575,646 25,506,011Net asset value per share$25.74$27.94 TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (3/31/2025)   % of Net AssetsExxon Mobil Corporation23.5%Chevron Corporation12.9%ConocoPhillips6.0%Linde plc4.4%EOG Resources, Inc.3.8%Williams Companies, Inc.3.2%Hess Corporation3.2%Baker Hughes Company2.7%Kinder Morgan, Inc.2.7%ONEOK, Inc.2.6%Total65.0% INDUSTRY WEIGHTINGS (3/31/2025)  % of Net AssetsEnergy Integrated Oil & Gas36.4%Exploration & Production21.4%Storage & Transportation10.9%Refining & Marketing6.2%Equipment & Services5.9%  Materials Chemicals12.7%Metals & Mining2.8%Containers & Packaging1.8%Construction Materials1.3% 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 │800.638.2479

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