Form SC TO-I/A - Tender offer statement by Issuer: [Amend]

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

ON AUGUST 5, 2024

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE TO

ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT

UNDER SECTION 13(e)(1) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY FUND, INC.

(Name of Subject Company)

ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY FUND, INC.

(Name of Filing Person (Issuer))

COMMON STOCK, $0.001 PAR VALUE

(Title of Class of Securities)

006212104

(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)

Janis F. Kerns

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.

500 East Pratt Street, Suite 1300

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

(410) 752-5900

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive

Notices and Communications on Behalf of Filing Person)

¨ Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.

Check the appropriate boxes below to designate any transactions to which the statement relates:

¨	third-party tender offer subject to Rule 14d-1.

x	issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4.

¨	going-private transaction subject to Rule 13e-3.

¨	amendment to Schedule 13D under Rule 13d-2.

Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the tender offer: ¨

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Amendment No.1 to the Issuer Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 5, 2024, by Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc,. a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), relating to an offer to purchase for cash up to 12,405,174 shares of Common Stock, amends such Issuer Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO (“Statement”) to add and update exhibits in accordance with Rule 13e-4(c)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Except as specifically provided herein, the information contained in the Statement, as amended, and the Transmittal Letter remains unchanged and this Amendment does not modify any of the information previously reported on the Statement, as amended, or the Transmittal Letter.

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS

	(a)(5)(i)	Press Release dated August 5, 2024
	107(i)	Calculation of Filing Fees Tables

SIGNATURE

After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

	ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY FUND, INC.

	/s/ Janis F. Kerns
	Janis F. Kerns
	V.P., General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer
August 5, 2024

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT		DESCRIPTION
(a)(5)(i)		Press Release dated August 5, 2024
107(i)		Calculation of Filing Fees Table

Exhibit (a)(5)(i)

Press Release

ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY FUND ANNOUNCES
PRELIMINARY TENDER OFFER RESULTS

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, August 5, 2024 — Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) announced today the preliminary results of its offer to purchase up to 12,405,174 of its common shares at $22.47, 98% of the $22.93 net asset value per share (“NAV”) at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on August 2, 2024, the expiration date. The tender offer expired at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on August 2, 2024 and was not extended.

Based on the preliminary count by Equiniti Trust Company, LLC (“EQ”), the depositary for the tender offer, a total of 41,882,825 common shares of ADX were validly tendered and not withdrawn. The total amount of shares tendered exceeded the offer amount, and the Fund expects to purchase tendered shares on a pro rata basis.

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the tender offer and based on the preliminary count by EQ, ADX expects to accept for payment all 12,405,174 common shares subject to the tender offer.

The preliminary information contained in this press release is subject to confirmation by EQ. The final proration factor will be announced following completion by EQ of the confirmation process. Payment for the shares accepted for purchase under the tender offer and return of all other shares tendered and not purchased will occur promptly thereafter.

EQ Fund Solutions, LLC is the information agent for the Offer. Shareholders with questions may call EQ Fund Solutions, LLC at (888) 886-4425.

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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 85 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying a minimum annual distribution rate of 8% of NAV 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.

For further information please contact: adamsfunds.com/about/contact or 800.638.2479

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” as defined by the U.S. securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are as of the date of this release only; the Fund undertakes no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements.

EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Table

SC TO-I

(Form Type)

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.

(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)

Table 1: Transaction Valuation

	Transaction Valuation			Fee rate		Amount of Filing Fee
Fees to Be Paid					---		---
Fees Previously Paid	$	288,048,140.00	⁽¹⁾		0.0001476	$	42,515.91	⁽²⁾
Total Transaction Valuation	$	288,048,140.00	⁽¹⁾
Total Fees Due for Filing						$	0.00
Total Fees Previously Paid						$	42,515.91	⁽²⁾
Total Fee Offsets						$	0.00
Net Fee Due						$	0.00

(1)

The transaction value is calculated as the aggregate maximum purchase price for common shares of beneficial interest (the “Shares”) of Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), based upon the offer price of 98% of the net asset value per share, as of June 28, 2024, of $23.22. This amount is based upon the offer to purchase up to 12,405,174 Shares, par value $0.001 per share, of the Fund.

(2)	Calculated at $147.60 per $1,000,000.00 of the Transaction Valuation in accordance with Rule 0-11 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as modified by Fee Rate Advisory No. 1 for fiscal year 2024.

Table 2 – Fee Offset Claims and Sources

	Registrant or Filer Name	Form or Filing Type	File Number	Initial Filing Date	Filing Date	Fee Offset Claimed	Fee Paid with Fee Offset Source
Fee Offset Claims	Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.	SC TO-I	811-00248	July 5, 2024		$42,515.91
Fee Offset Sources					July 5, 2024		$42,515.91