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DIVIDEND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The Company presently pays dividends four times a year, as follows:
(a) Three interim investment income dividends on or about March, June and September 1st. (b) A "year-end" payment consisting of the estimated balance of the net investment income for the year and the net realized capital gain earned through October 31st, payable in late December. Stockholders may elect to receive this payment in stock or cash. In connection with this payment, all stockholders of record are sent a dividend announcement notice and an election card in mid-November. The following options are available:
(1) Full shares of stock for the combined income dividend and capital gain distribution to the extent possible.
(2) Full shares of stock for the capital gain distribution to the extent possible. Fractional shares and the income dividend are paid in cash. Without a timely response, stockholders will be paid in accordance with this option.
(3) Both the income dividend and capital gain distribution in cash.
Stockholders holding shares in "street" or brokerage accounts may make one of the above elections by notifying their brokerage house representative.
AUTOMATIC DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
For Registered Stockholders
Stockholders of record of Adams stock have two additional ways to increase their investment in the Company.
The Bank of New York's Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan provides that its participants' four distributions are automatically invested in additional shares of Adams common stock. New shares acquired are held on a book basis by the Bank.
Additionally, after the participants' first dividend is reinvested, they are eligible to make cash payments in any amount from $25.00.
The Bank provides participants with reinvestment confirmations after each dividend or cash payment. The Bank's fee for this service is 10% of the amount received up to a maximum of $2.50 for the interim dividend payments and cash payments. There is no charge for the "year-end" distribution.
The Bank's plan also provides for the deposit of certificate shares into the participants "book share" account for a one-time charge of $5.00.
A brochure and enrollment card may be obtained by calling the Bank at
(800) 432-8224 or by writing to the address below.
What's New in 1998?
For shareholders whose stock is held by a broker in "street" name, The Bank of New York's Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan is now available through many registered investment security dealers. If your shares are currently held in a "street" name or brokerage account, please contact your broker for details about how you can participate in this Plan.
Common Stock
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange
and the Pacific Exchange
The Adams Express Company
Seven St. Paul Street, Suite 1140, Baltimore, MD 21202
Website: www.adamsexpress.com
E-mail: contact@adamsexpress.com
Telephone: (410) 752-5900 or (800) 638-2479
Counsel: Chadbourne & Parke L.L.P.
Independent Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Transfer Agent, Registrar & Custodian of Securities
The Bank of New York
101 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10286
The Bank's Shareholder Relations Department: (800) 432-8224
E-mail: Shareowner-svcs@bankofny.com
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