DEFA14A 1 staa_defa_14a_notice_202.htm DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

Filed by the Registrant ☒ |  |

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement

☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

☐ Definitive Proxy Statement

☒ Definitive Additional Materials

☐ Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

STAAR Surgical Company
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):

☒ No fee required.

☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0‑11.

Your Vote Counts! STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY 2025 Annual Meeting Vote by June 17, 2025 11:59 PM ET STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY 25510 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 ATTN: CORPORATE SECRETARY V74213-P32097 You invested in STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on June 18, 2025. Get informed before you vote View the Form 10-K and Notice and Proxy Statement online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to June 4, 2025. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number Vote Virtually at the Meeting* June 18, 2025 8:30 AM PDT Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/STAA2025 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters Voting Items Board Recommends 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 01) Arthur C. Butcher 02) Stephen C. Farrell 03) Wei Jiang 04) Louis E. Silverman 05) Elizabeth Yeu, MD 06) Lilian Y. Zhou 2. Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending January 2, 2026. 3. Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers. NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting of Shareholders or any postponement or adjournment thereof. For For For Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. V74214-P32097