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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-25-173111
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20250805
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250805

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			STAAR SURGICAL CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000718937
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	OPHTHALMIC GOODS [3851]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	08 Industrial Applications and Services
		EIN:				953797439
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1227

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-11634
		FILM NUMBER:		251183107

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1911 WALKER AVE
		CITY:			MONROVIA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91016
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6263037902

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1911 WALKER AVE
		CITY:			MONROVIA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91016

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>The following email and employee Q&amp;A were sent to employees of STAAR Surgical Company (the
&#147;Company&#148;) on August&nbsp;4, 2025: </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To:&nbsp;All Employees of STAAR </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From:&nbsp;Steve Farrell, CEO, STAAR </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject:&nbsp;An Exciting
New Chapter for STAAR: Joining Forces with Alcon </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Team, </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Today marks a significant milestone in the journey of STAAR. As of Monday, August&nbsp;4, the company has entered into a definitive agreement for Alcon to
acquire STAAR Surgical. This transaction is anticipated to close in six to twelve months, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">STAAR&#146;s Board of Directors and leadership team carefully evaluated this opportunity. We believe that joining forces with Alcon will create increased
opportunities for EVO ICLs&nbsp;&amp; lens-based refractive surgery. This acquisition will allow us to accelerate EVO ICL adoption by leveraging Alcon&#146;s global commercial expertise and footprint.&nbsp;We&#146;re confident this transaction
serves the best interest of patients, customers, employees and shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">More specifically, joining Alcon enables us to: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Expand our reach and capabilities:&nbsp;Leveraging Alcon&#146;s resources and marketing expertise will enable us
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Accelerate innovation:&nbsp;Enhanced resources across the two companies and a mutual commitment to
transformational innovation will allow for the rapid development of new products and commercial innovation thereby enabling STAAR to stay at the forefront of the rapidly shifting landscape of Ophthalmology. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Employee opportunities:&nbsp;We believe that being part of a larger, more diversified organization will allow for
professional development and diverse experiences for team members. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe this marks an exciting next chapter for STAAR. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please take a moment to read the full press release
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">https://investors.staar.com/news-and-events/press-releases.</FONT></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We know you
will have questions.&nbsp;On our intranet, you will also find an employee Q&amp;A document to help address common questions. Please note this is for internal use only and should not be shared externally or with
customers.&nbsp;https://staarus.sharepoint.com/sites/STAARNET </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will keep you updated as we progress toward the closing of this transaction.&nbsp;The
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Operations will continue as they are for the immediate future and until close of the transaction.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Integration Process:&nbsp;A detailed integration plan will be developed with our leadership team and the Alcon
leadership team. This process will take time, and employees will be kept informed as decisions are made and details become clearer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Q&amp;A Session:&nbsp;A STAAR town-hall meeting will be scheduled on Tuesday August&nbsp;5, 2025 to discuss this
news and address questions. Details to follow. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Ongoing Communication:&nbsp;Regular updates will be provided by the management team via email and other
appropriate channels. Dedicated channels for questions and feedback will also be established as we want you to feel supported during this transition. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The acquisition marks a new chapter of opportunity for STAAR, and the company is excited to embark on this journey. That said, until the transaction closes,
both companies will continue to operate as separate companies with business as usual. As such, it is important that you do not reach out to Alcon associates at this time. I appreciate the dedication and professionalism of our STAAR employees as we
move forward. Thank you for your continued commitment. </P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Stephen C. Farrell </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Topic: Alcon&#146;s Intent to Acquire STAAR Surgical Company </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">STAAR has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Alcon. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Under the terms of the agreement, Alcon will acquire all the outstanding shares of STAAR common stock for $28.00
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The transaction, which has been approved by the STAAR Board of Directors, is expected to close in six to 12
months, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and approval by STAAR shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>What is the strategic
rationale for STAAR around this acquisition? </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The STAAR Board of Directors and management team believe that the transaction with Alcon represents the best path
forward for our company and the greatest value creation opportunity available for STAAR shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">For our shareholders, the transaction provides immediate and certain value at a significant premium, value that
exceeds what we believe could be achieved under STAAR&#146;s standalone strategy. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">For our employees, we also believe that the transaction will create potential for additional professional
development and diverse experiences for team members. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">In short, we believe this transaction is a win for our company, our customers, our employees and our
shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>When will STAAR officially become part of Alcon? </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The transaction is expected to close in approximately six to 12 months, subject to customary closing conditions
and approvals. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>What changes will take place today? In the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">lead-up</FONT> to close? </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">There are no changes today. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Until the transaction closes, we will operate as STAAR, and it is business as usual. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>After close, what will change for us day one? Week one? Over the long term? </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">For now, it is business as usual, and there are no changes to how we operate. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">As we progress toward the close of the transaction, integration planning teams made up of people from both STAAR
and Alcon will evaluate the best way for us to move forward as one company, with a focus on leveraging talent and the best from both companies. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The integration planning process will take time. Thank you, in advance, for your patience and professionalism as
we work through the process. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our goal is to make this transition as seamless as possible for our employees and our customers. We will keep you
updated as we progress toward the closing of this transaction. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>What about considerations like job responsibilities? </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">For now, and until close of the transaction, roles, responsibilities and reporting relationships are continuing
as usual. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">As we progress toward the close of the transaction, integration planning teams made up of people from both STAAR
and Alcon will evaluate the best way for us to move forward as one company, with a focus on leveraging talent and the best from both companies. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Keep in mind, we believe that this transaction and being part of a larger, more diversified company will better
position STAAR to advance EVO ICL adoption. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>What about compensation and benefits during the transition period before the transaction
is closed? </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Employee compensation and benefits programs are continuing as usual. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">As referenced, STAAR and Alcon will continue to operate as two separate companies until the transaction is
closed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Enrollment periods will remain in place. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Interim Business Operations </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Prior to
close, how should we approach the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> business? </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Please continue to operate the business as you do now. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Roles, responsibilities and business objectives all remain the same. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">We have key milestones to achieve and results to deliver and it is important that we continue to execute and stay
focused on our business objectives and goals. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>How do you plan to communicate these changes to our customers?</B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Until the deal closes, both STAAR and Alcon are operating business as usual. We will make our customers aware of
the merger agreement and let them know that between now and the closing, nothing changes as the companies continue to operate independently. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">As we progress towards closing, we will reach out to our customers to talk more about the transaction and the
benefits we believe it could create for them. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>What coordination is permitted with Alcon prior to the closing? </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">We must continue to operate as two separate companies, and we cannot begin integrating our two companies until
the merger closes. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Under antitrust laws, we are prohibited from sharing competitively sensitive information; coordinating pricing,
marketing, or sales strategies; making joint decisions about customers, vendors, or operations; or acting as if the merger has already been completed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Until the closing, Alcon is prohibited from exercising operational control over STAAR. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">However, in the merger agreement, STAAR agreed to a number of &#147;interim operating covenants&#148; (IOCs) that
require us to conduct business in the ordinary course and avoid any material changes without prior approval. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">If you are considering new contracts, new leases, significant expenditures, CAPEX, personnel decisions, or
strategic shifts, please consult with Legal before proceeding to assess compliance with the IOCs. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Communications
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for questions and feedback will also be established as we want you to feel supported during this transition. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Alcon Employees - prior
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">No. Until the deal closes, STAAR and Alcon are two separate companies. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Alcon&#146;s Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260&nbsp;million people in over 140
countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Alcon has over 25,000 associates in more than 50 countries worldwide. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Alcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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products and services. The surgical franchise includes products in cataract, refractive, retina and glaucoma. The vision care franchise includes contact lenses, contact lens care solutions, and its ocular health portfolio includes <FONT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>What is Alcon&#146;s ticker on stock exchanges? </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ticker is ALC on the NYSE and SIX. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"># # # </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Additional Information About the
Merger and Where to Find It&#8195; </U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This communication relates to the proposed transaction involving the Company. In connection with the proposed
transaction, the Company will file relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;), including the Company&#146;s proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the &#147;Proxy Statement&#148;). This communication is not a
substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document that the Company may file with the SEC or send to its stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ
ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the documents (when available) free of charge at the SEC&#146;s website, www.sec.gov, or by visiting the Company&#146;s investor relations website,
https://investors.staar.com. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>No Offer or Solicitation </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation
of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there
be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Participants in the Solicitation
</U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under SEC rules, the Company and certain of its directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of the Company&#146;s common stock in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Company and their ownership of the
Company&#146;s common stock is set forth in the definitive proxy statement for the Company&#146;s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the &#147;Annual Proxy Statement&#148;), which was filed with the SEC on April&nbsp;24, 2025 (and which is
available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000718937/000095017025058174/staa-20250424.htm), including the sections captioned &#147;Compensation of Directors,&#148; &#147;Information Regarding Executive Officers&#148; and
&#147;Security Ownership of Principal Shareholders and Management,&#148; or its Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December&nbsp;27, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on February&nbsp;21, 2025 (and
which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000718937/000095017025024813/staa-20241227.htm), and in other documents filed by the Company with the SEC. To the extent holdings of such participants in the Company&#146;s
securities have changed since the amounts described in the Annual Proxy Statement, such changes have been reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC by the
Company&#146;s directors and executive officers. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and
indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the Proxy Statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC in respect of the proposed transaction when they become available. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information covered by this communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements often contain words such as &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;continue,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;should,&#148;
&#147;may,&#148; and similar terms. All statements in this communication that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from what is expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: (1)&nbsp;the
occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement between the parties to the proposed transaction or extend the anticipated timetable for completion of the proposed transaction;
(2)&nbsp;the failure to obtain approval of the proposed transaction from the Company&#146;s stockholders; (3)&nbsp;the failure to obtain certain required regulatory approvals or the failure to satisfy any of the other closing conditions to the
completion of the proposed transaction within the expected timeframes or at all; (4)&nbsp;risks related to disruption of management&#146;s attention from the Company&#146;s ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; (5)&nbsp;the
effect of the announcement of the proposed transaction on the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business, or on its operating results and
business generally; (6)&nbsp;the ability of the Company to meet expectations regarding the timing and completion of the transaction; (7)&nbsp;the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company related to the proposed
transaction; (8)&nbsp;the possibility that the Company&#146;s stock price may decline significantly if the proposed transaction is not consummated; and (9)&nbsp;other important factors set forth in the Company&#146;s Annual Report on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December&nbsp;27, 2024 under the caption &#147;Risk Factors,&#148; as any such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company&#146;s other filings with the SEC. </P>
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