Mike Lynch: The Missing Tech Icon After Superyacht Incident
Mike Lynch's Missing Status Following Yacht Incident
Mike Lynch, the renowned tech entrepreneur, is currently missing after a tornado hit the luxury yacht he was aboard, resulting in its sinking off the coast of Sicily, Italy. The yacht, Bayesian, is associated with his wife, Angela Bacares, who was among the lucky survivors. Reports indicate that fifteen individuals were rescued, while a child was airlifted to a children’s hospital.
The Background of Mike Lynch
At 59, Lynch has made headlines not just for his business acumen but also for his involvement in the controversial sale of Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion in 2011. This deal, once seen as a landmark for British tech, quickly became embroiled in allegations of fraud, significantly impacting both Lynch's career and HP's fortunes.
The legal battles following the sale culminated in a recent trial where Lynch was acquitted of 15 charges relating to conspiracy and wire fraud, a turn of events that shocked many in the industry.
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