Champion Industries’ Common Stock Being Moved to OTC Trading

HUNTINGTON, WV—July 10, 2012—Champion Industries announced its common stock is expected to begin trading on the OTCQB Marketplace under the symbol “CHMP” beginning Monday, July 16, 2012. The OTCQB is a market tier for over-the-counter-traded companies that are registered and reporting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).