Champion Industries’ Common Stock Being Moved to OTC Trading

Champion's common stock will cease trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market at the opening of business July 16, 2012.

The transition to the OTCQB Marketplace does not change the company’s obligation to file periodic and other reports with the SEC under applicable federal securities law. Operated by the OTC Markets Group, the OTCQB is a market tier for OTC traded companies. Investors will be able to view Real Time Level II stock quotes for Champion Industries. at www.otcmarkets.com.