Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Further insider-trading proceedings
Board member Lars Söderfjell and shareholder Johan Carlström were arrested in proceedings connected with trading before a 2016 profit warning. Söderfjell denied the allegations; the proceedings involving Carlström were repeatedly postponed according to the reference account.
2014
Insider-trading investigation involving the chief executive
Swedish economic-crime authorities investigated Johan Carlström and another board member over alleged trading before important company events. Carlström subsequently left the chief executive and board roles in 2015.
2013
Fake acquisition announcements move FPC shares
A fraudulent website and fabricated releases claimed that Samsung would acquire FPC and use its technology. The claims sharply affected the share price before trading was halted. The investigation was later dropped without an arrest, and both companies denied the claims.
2012
Insider-trading convictions involving company-related individuals
Two individuals connected with FPC were investigated and convicted in relation to insider trading involving company shares. The reported appellate outcomes reduced the original sentences and included trading bans and repayment of alleged gains.