X0306 4 2012-12-31 0 0000002230 ADAMS EXPRESS CO ADX 0001353313 Escherich Frederic A THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY 7 SAINT PAUL STREET BALTIMORE MD 21202 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2012-12-31 5 J 0 E 466.91 0 A 10299.931 D Common Stock 2013-01-02 4 A 0 602.69 10.785 A 10902.621 D Of these shares, 422.91 shares were acquired in exempt transactions as a result of dividend reinvestment. An additional 44 shares accrued as dividend equivalents on 750 restricted stock units which vested on March 22, 2012. The issuers stock traded in a range of $9.75 - $11.57 during 2012. The undersigned disclaims beneficial ownership of 2500 shares which are held by the undersigned's spouse. Represents deferred stock units received in lieu of director retainer fees at the election of the reporting person. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. Frederic A. Escherich 2013-01-03