From CNBC: 2024-08-22 12:17:58

Mike Lynch, founder of Autonomy, acquitted of fraud charges in June after allegations of inflating company’s value in HP sale. Lynch, 59, found dead in superyacht wreckage off Sicily coast. Daughter unaccounted for. Lynch scaled Autonomy into one of Britain’s biggest tech firms before legal battles marred reputation. Lynch also known for advisory roles, with Darktrace backing. Lynch reflected on second life after high-profile legal battle.

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