Ultimo bra tycoon Michelle Mone in 'amicable' split with hubby

Michelle Mone and her husband are to separate, a statement released through a law firm has confirmed.u00a0According to the statement released by Harper Macleod, theu00a0split is "amicable" and no other parties are involved.

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However, the Ultimo bra entrepreneur and her husband will continue to work at MJM International, the company they founded.

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Mone, whose gel-filled bra became a sensation after it was worn by actress Julia Roberts in the hit film 'Erin Brockovich', ranks among the UK's most successful businesswomen.

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"It is with regret that we intimate that Mr Michael J Mone and Mrs Michelle G Mone OBE have decided to separate. There are no other parties involved and the split is amicable," the Telegraph quoted a statement from the lawyers as saying.

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"Michael and Michelle's focus will be the welfare of their children, which is their main priority."They will continue to work together in their business MJM International. This is a private matter and they would appreciate their privacy and that of their family being respected at this difficult time," it added.u00a0