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411:, while the other brothers decided on a broader distribution strategy, which included discount stores. Georges continued to oppose the idea of marketing Guess products beyond luxury retail outlets, and different alliances formed within the company. Georges abruptly sold his stake in the company to his brothers in September 1993, for $ 214.2 million. To finance the purchase, the remaining three brothers borrowed $ 210 million, and $ 105 million was still outstanding three years later. To raise money, the brothers took Guess
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