X0203 3 2009-06-11 0 0000002230 ADAMS EXPRESS CO ADX 0001466287 Hook Brian Stephen 7 ST. PAUL STREET SUITE 1140 BALTIMORE MD 21202 0 1 0 0 Treasurer Common Stock 3267 D Common Stock 108 I By Issuer's Thrift Plan Trust Shares were granted as restricted stock of which, depending on meeting performance benchmarks, 1,440 shares vest in 2011 and 1,827 shares vest in 2012. 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 May 31, 2009, the most recent date such information is available. This number reflects periodic contributions made during 2009, shares acquired by the Trustee through dividend reinvestment, and changes in the number of shares due to fluctuations in the market price and interests in the Trust. Shares were acquired by the Trustee at various times during 2009. The Issuer's stock traded in range of $6.88-$8.61 during the relevant period. Brian S. Hook 2009-06-19