The chairman and management of Belle International Holdings have raised $471 million through a sale of the blue-chip retailer’s shares, The Wall Street Journal reports. They sold 240 million shares at $1.96 per unit.

Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse were book runners for the sale. Following the transaction, the management will continue to own a controlling stake in the Chinese apparel and accessories retailer.

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