James A. Baker to Join Ewing Management Group as Investment Partner and Senior Advisor in Asia

Dallas, TX – The Ewing Management Group announced today that the Honorable James A. Baker, III has become an Investment Partner in the firm and will provide advice to EMG as it continues its expansion into Asia. EMG has opened a Shanghai office and established formal relationships with numerous intermediaries in the People's Republic of China to undertake investments in underperforming or high-potential companies, and Mr. Baker will advise EMG in the implementation of its strategic activities in China and throughout the region.

B. Edward Ewing, Chairman and CEO of Ewing Management Group, said: "EMG is deeply honored to be able to call on Secretary Baker for advice as we negotiate and structure transactions in the dynamic markets of the Pacific Rim nations. His international relationships and knowledge of global affairs are without peer, and I could not be more excited or pleased to be able to draw on his vast knowledge and expertise as needed as we implement our investment strategy in Asia."

About Ewing Management Group
Based in Dallas, Texas, the Ewing Management Group is focused on acquiring and managing under performing companies in manufacturing or asset-intensive industries and has more than $1 billion in capital for investment. Its current portfolio includes companies such as Key Safety Systems, a leading global designer and manufacturer of automotive safety systems, and Key Plastics, a leader in the field of automotive plastics for interior, under-the-hood and exterior applications.

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