American owners The Glazers have cashed in on five million Manchester United shares worth $100million (£73m).
Ariel Investments, a Chicago-based investment firm founded in 1983, have bought five million Class A shares via the stock market - and not from the Glazers directly.
The Glazers have been widely criticised throughout their 18-year tenure at Old Trafford.
However, that resentment hit fever pitch in April when it was announced United were one of 12 initial signatories for a controversial European Super League (ESL) reform proposal which was spearheaded by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Along with other clubs involved, including neighbours Manchester City and bitter rivals Liverpool, United were hit hard by the impact it had on their relationship with the fan-base.
Fortunately, those breakaway plans were quickly shelved on the back of almost-universal backlash from supporters, key figures within the game and other clubs.
From that moment, the Glazers attempted to re-build bridges with fans at Old Trafford and beyond.
Having been criticised for putting commercial value before on-field success, the Americans backed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this summer transfer window to the tune of a triple statement of intent - signing Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and global icon Cristiano Ronaldo.
Executive co-chairman Joel Glazer, meanwhile, appeared on a fans' forum held in June.
As a result, supporters are set to have a greater say over club matters with the American owners announcing a new initiative that would ultimately give them more power in the boardroom.
According to their own company website, Ariel Investments have $16.8billion in assets at the halfway points of 2021, while the company are also 95.5 per cent owned by employees and board members.
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