The Adams Express Company Commits to Annual Distribution of 6%

The Board of Directors of The Adams Express Company ADX announced today that, effective immediately, the Company is committing to distribute annually to its stockholders an amount equal to 6% of the average month-end market price on the NYSE of the Company's Common Stock for the trailing 12 months, calculated as of October 31. For comparison, the Company paid total distributions at an annual distribution rate of 5.2% in 2009 and at an annual distribution rate of 5.1% in 2010.