X0304 4 2011-12-31 0 0000002230 ADAMS EXPRESS CO ADX 0001202952 HOOPER LAWRENCE L JR 7 ST PAUL STREET STE 1140 BALTIMORE MD 21202 0 1 0 0 VP, Gen'l Counsel & Sec'y Common Stock 2011-12-27 5 J 0 E 1009 0 A 21534 I By Issuer's Thrift Plan Trust Common Stock 2012-01-12 4 D 0 1675 9.97 D 15387 D Common Stock 2012-01-12 4 F 0 766 9.97 D 14621 D Common Stock 2012-01-12 4 A 0 3344 0 A 17965 D The number of shares reported as held by the Issuer's Thrift Plan Trust represents the undersigned's proportionate beneficial interest in such stock held in the Trust. Such number is based on information as of December 31, 2011. This number reflects periodic contributions made during 2011, shares acquired by the Trustee through dividend reinvestment, and changes in the number of shares previously reported due to fluctuations in the market price and interests in the Trust. Shares were acquired by the Trustee at various times during 2011. The Issuer's stock traded in a range of $8.63-11.70 during 2011. N/A. Restricted Stock Grant. Shares will vest in 2015. Of these shares, 226 shares are held in custodial accounts with the undersigned's children. Lawrence L. Hooper, Jr. 2012-01-17