Mike Lynch

Person

Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026

Timeline

  1. Damages Awarded

    The High Court sets the final damages amount at $1.8 billion.

  2. Tragic Death

    Mike Lynch dies in the sinking of the Bayesian yacht off Sicily.

  3. US Acquittal

    Lynch is found not guilty of all criminal charges in a San Francisco court.

  4. Liability Ruling

    Justice Hildyard rules that HP 'substantially succeeded' in its fraud claims.

  5. Civil Trial Begins

    The UK civil trial against Lynch and Hussain starts in London.

  6. Write-down

    HP reports an $8.8 billion write-down related to Autonomy.

  7. Acquisition

    HP acquires Autonomy for $11.1 billion.

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Mike Lynch Estate Ordered to Pay $1.8B in Final HP Autonomy Fraud Ruling

A UK High Court judge has finalized a $1.8 billion damages award against the estate of the late Mike Lynch, concluding a decade-long legal battle over Hewlett-Packard's acquisition of Autonomy. The ruling marks a significant milestone in corporate liability and M&A due diligence, coming two years after Lynch's tragic death.

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