An Oslo appeals court found Rollen not guilty on June 26, upholding the verdict of a lower court.

One of Sweden's best known business leaders, Rollen had always denied any wrongdoing and continued to run Hexagon, which he has led since 2000, transforming it into a $19 billion (£15 billion) technology market leader.

(Reporting by Gwladys Fouche; Editing by Susan Fenton)