OTC Markets Group Welcomes Smith-Midland to OTCQX

NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2015

Smith-Midland begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "SMID."  U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"Since its foundation in 1960, Smith-Midland has been a pioneer in the precast concrete market, developing new patented products that have become the industry standard since their introduction," said Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group.  "We are proud to welcome this innovative company to the OTCQX market and look forward to supporting their continued growth and success."  

"We are pleased to be traded among the top 5% of companies on the OTCQX market.  The OTCQX market consists of 486 securities of the 9,853 currently traded securities on the over-the-counter ("OTC") markets; of these 486 securities, Smith-Midland is in the OTCQX U.S. Premier tier of which there are only 98 securities.  The OTCQX market is for established, investor-focused U.S. and global companies that have met high financial standards, are current in their disclosure and are sponsored by a professional third-party advisor.  The companies found on OTCQX are distinguished by the excellence of their operations and diligence with which they convey their qualifications.  The Board of Directors and management of Smith-Midland have worked diligently to increase the value of our stock for our investors.  We anticipate that reaching OTC Markets Group's highest level of financial and compliance requirements will increase our visibility and allow us to attract more shareholders from a broader investment community," stated Rodney I. Smith, Chairman and CEO of Smith-Midland Corp.

Moomjian, Waite & Coleman, LLP serves as Smith-Midland's Designated Advisor for Disclosure ("DAD") on OTCQX, responsible for providing professional guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

Smith-Midland develops, manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation and utilities industries.

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