Pursuing Board Changes to Restore Investor Confidence and Ensure Integrity of Ongoing Sale Process Broadwood Seeks to Remove the Directors Most Responsible for the Flawed Sale Process: Board Chair Elizabeth Yeu, CEO Stephen Farrell, and Compensation Committee Chair Arthur Butcher NEW YORK / Dec 02, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”) today announced that it is well... Read More

Believes New, Independent, and Experienced Directors Are Needed in Order to Restore Trust in the Board and Confidence in the Go-Shop Process Notes Recently Appended Go-Shop Is Not a Good Substitute for a Full Strategic Alternatives Process Conducted at the Right Time NEW YORK / Nov 10, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”) today commented on the recent filing of... Read More

30-Day Go-Shop Period to Actively Solicit Other Third-Party Proposals No Termination Fee Payable to Alcon if STAAR Terminates Merger Agreement to Accept a Superior Proposal from a Qualified Bidder Alcon Waives All Matching Rights for Third-Party Proposals Alcon Waives Information Rights During the Go Shop Period Alcon to Engage with STAAR Stockholders to Solicit Support in Favor of the Merger Proposal STAAR Special Meeting... Read More

Performance Reflects Strong ICL Demand and Validates Shareholder Opposition to the Proposed Merger Deferring to Alcon to Solicit Proxies for the Proposed Merger Will Not Relieve STAAR’s Board of Its Credibility Deficit with Shareholders HONG KONG / Nov 06, 2025 / Business Wire / Yunqi Capital Limited (together with its affiliates and the funds it advises, “Yunqi Capital”), an investment management firm and 5.1% shareholder... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Nov 05, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2025. Third Quarter 2025 Financial Overview Net sales of $94.7 million up 6.9% Y/Y Net sales included $25.9 million related to the previously disclosed... Read More

Reminds STAAR’s Board That It Does Not Need Alcon’s Permission to Remain Independent or Run a Proper Strategic Alternatives Process NEW YORK / Nov 04, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”) today commented on the investor presentation issued by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC) regarding its proposed acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:... Read More

Questions Company’s Adjournment and Postponement of the Special Meeting Without Substantive Explanation STAAR Should Heed the Strong Shareholder Opposition Already Expressed Through the Special Meeting Voting Process HONG KONG / Oct 31, 2025 / Business Wire / Yunqi Capital Limited (together with its affiliates and the funds it advises, “Yunqi Capital”), an investment management firm and 5.1% shareholder of STAAR Surgical... Read More

STAAR Special Meeting of Stockholders Postponed to December 3, 2025 LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 27, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL) announced that, in light of ongoing discussions with Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), STAAR’s Special Meeting of Stockholders in connection with STAAR’s merger agreement with Alcon (the “Special Meeting”), which was... Read More

Appalled that STAAR’s Board Reneged on Its Promise to Let Shareholders Decide the Fate of the Proposed Transaction in a Timely Manner Urges STAAR to Give Up on Misbegotten Transaction and Refocus on Running the Business Intends to Seek Removal of STAAR Chair Elizabeth Yeu, CEO Stephen Farrell, and Compensation Committee Chair Arthur Butcher from the Board at a Special Meeting NEW YORK / Oct 24, 2025 / Business Wire /... Read More

GENEVA & LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 23, 2025 / Business Wire / Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL), today announced that STAAR and Alcon have agreed to adjourn STAAR’s Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) scheduled for October 23, 2025, in... Read More

Cautions Board Against Taking Any Substantive or Procedural Action on Alcon Transaction or Delaying Shareholder Vote Calls for Board Refresh to Rebuild Shareholder Trust After Deeply Flawed Sales Process NEW YORK / Oct 22, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”), which owns 27.5% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:... Read More

Shareholders Have the Information They Need to Make an Informed Vote Preliminary Net Sales Results for Third Quarter Underscore a Positive Trajectory Continues to Oppose the Proposed Merger and Will Vote AGAINST at the Special Meeting HONG KONG / Oct 20, 2025 / Business Wire / Yunqi Capital Limited (together with its affiliates and the funds it advises, “Yunqi Capital”), an investment management firm and 5.1% shareholder of... Read More

Leading Proxy Advisory Firms ISS, Glass Lewis, and Egan-Jones, as well as Long-Term Shareholders Echo Broadwood’s Concerns over Deeply Deficient Sale Process, Timing, and Price Shareholders Representing More than 34% of STAAR’s Outstanding Common Shares Have Publicly Opposed the Transaction Broadwood Urges All Shareholders to Vote “ AGAINST ” the Proposed Acquisition NEW YORK / Oct 20, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 20, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced preliminary net sales results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2025. STAAR is announcing its preliminary net sales results in advance of its quarterly earnings announcement to provide all... Read More

Calls on Board to Avoid Temptation to Delay Meeting or Further Mislead Shareholders Broadwood Continues to Urge Shareholders to Vote “ AGAINST ” Proposed Transaction NEW YORK / Oct 17, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”) today issued the following letter to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA).... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 16, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) (“STAAR”), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today issued the following statement: Broadwood Partners’ statements and assertions regarding interest in STAAR are misleading and distort the truth. Broadwood is misrepresenting introductory emails as... Read More

ISS Joins Glass Lewis, Egan-Jones, and Long-Term Shareholders in Opposing Proposed Transaction Concludes There Is No Compelling Reason for Shareholders to Support Proposed Sale of STAAR Broadwood Cautions STAAR’s Board Against Making Further Significant Decisions Without Robust Shareholder Involvement and Alignment After Mounting Opposition to the Deal NEW YORK / Oct 15, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and... Read More

STAAR Belatedly Acknowledges Alternative Interest in Acquiring the Company Reveals Entire Board Was Not Aware of Additional Interest When Recommending for Alcon Transaction Broadwood Urges All Shareholders to Vote “ AGAINST ” Proposed Acquisition by Alcon NEW YORK / Oct 14, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”) today commented on the recent Current Report on Form 8-K filed... Read More

Raises Concerns About Whether the Board Fulfilled Its Fiduciary Duty of Care in Doubling Down on Its Commitment to Proposed Transaction Renewed Support Comes After Stunning Revelation STAAR CEO and Chair Failed to Disclose Inbound Interest in Acquiring the Company to Rest of Board NEW YORK / Oct 10, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”) today issued the following... Read More

Comments on Glass Lewis Report LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 08, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Compan y (NASDAQ: STAA) (“STAAR”), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today provided the following statement in response to a report issued by Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”) related to STAAR’s pending merger with Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC):... Read More

Glass Lewis Highlights Numerous Concerns Regarding the Sale Process, Timing, and Price Confirms CEO and Chair Did Not Disclose Information to the Rest of the Board About Inbound Interest in Acquiring the Company Finds STAAR Shareholders Would Be Better Served by Rejecting the Proposed Merger NEW YORK / Oct 08, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”) today announced that Glass,... Read More

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Defender Capital ("Defender" or "we"), a long-term shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: STAA) owning approximately 1.5% of the Company's outstanding common stock, today issued the following statement outlining its opposition of the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (NYSE: ALC): We have been significant STAAR shareholders... Read More

STAAR Continues to Significantly Underestimate the Strength of the Business and Future Prospects and Misrepresent Its Performance, Competitive Position, and Market Penetration Incentives for STAAR’s CEO Are Not Aligned with Shareholders Shareholders Should Preserve the Value of Their Investment and Vote Against the Proposed Merger HONG KONG / Oct 06, 2025 / Business Wire / Yunqi Capital Limited (together with its affiliates... Read More

Contends There Is No Business Justification for the Board’s Decision to Sell the Company for $28 Per Share Now After Rejecting $58 Per Share from Alcon Last Year Encourages Shareholders to Vote “ AGAINST ” the Proposed Acquisition NEW YORK / Oct 06, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”) today issued the following letter to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of STAAR... Read More

All STAAR Stockholders Encouraged to Vote “FOR” Alcon Merger on the WHITE Proxy Card LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 06, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer ® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today highlighted commentary from numerous independent industry analysts who recognize that STAAR’s merger with Alcon (SIX/NYSE:... Read More

Alcon Merger Represents 59% Premium to the 90-Day VWAP Prior to the Announcement The STAAR Board of Directors Strongly Encourages ALL Stockholders to Vote “FOR” the Alcon Merger on the WHITE Proxy Card LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 06, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today issued... Read More

Broadwood Believes the Transaction Comes at the Wrong Time, After the Wrong Process, and at the Wrong Price For the Reasons Described in the Presentation, Broadwood Urges All Stockholders to Vote “ AGAINST ” the Proposed Merger NEW YORK / Oct 03, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”), holders of approximately 27.5% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical... Read More

GENEVA & LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Sep 30, 2025 / Business Wire / Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) (“STAAR”), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL), today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR), in connection with Alcon’s... Read More

Proposed Merger Represents a Compelling 59% Premium to the 90-Day VWAP Prior to Announcement STAAR’s Business Risks and Challenges are Increasing and Competition is Intensifying China Net Sales, which Represent Approximately Half of STAAR’s Consolidated Net Sales, Have Declined Since 2023, and Procedure Volumes Remain Weak Broadwood Partners’ Claims Against the Merger are Flawed and Misleading and Reflect a Misunderstanding... Read More

Outlines Its Belief that the Proposed Transaction Is the Product of Bad Timing, a Flawed Process, and Significant Conflicts of Interest Broadwood Believes the Transaction Delivers Less Value than Alternatives, Including a Properly Run Strategic Alternatives Process or Improved Execution as a Standalone Business Sends Letter to STAAR Stockholders NEW YORK / Sep 24, 2025 / Business Wire / Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its... Read More

Reinforces STAAR Board’s Determination that Alcon Merger Maximizes Stockholder Value and is Best Path Forward for STAAR Stockholders LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Sep 22, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced the expiration of the 45-day “window shop” period under the terms of... Read More

Issues Open Letter to Shareholders Outlining Its Belief that the Proposed Merger Materially Undervalues STAAR Contends that STAAR’s Board Failed In Its Responsibilities by Not Running a Thorough Process and Relying on Undue Skepticism about the Company’s Prospects Shareholders Deserve Fair Value for the Company HONG KONG / Sep 22, 2025 / Business Wire / Yunqi Capital Limited (together with its affiliates and the funds it... Read More

Provides Greater Value than STAAR Could Achieve on a Standalone Basis in the Foreseeable Future and is the Best Path Forward for STAAR Stockholders Files Definitive Proxy Materials and Mails Letter to STAAR Stockholders Encourages Stockholders to Vote “FOR” the Value Maximizing Alcon Merger Today LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Sep 16, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Sep 02, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer ® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, issued the following statement: “The merger with Alcon provides STAAR stockholders with compelling, premium cash value, including a 51% premium to the closing price of STAAR common stock on August 4, 2025 (the day... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Aug 06, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Overview Net sales of $44.3 million down 55% Y/Y due to planned reduction of channel inventory in China Net sales... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Jul 31, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2025, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 after the market close. The Company will also host an earnings call and webcast at 4:30... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Jun 25, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that Deborah Andrews has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective June 25, 2025. Ms. Andrews has served as Interim CFO since March 2025, and she previously served as STAAR’s CFO from 2007-2013... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / May 22, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that management will participate in the following upcoming conferences: Stifel 2025 Virtual Ophthalmology Forum Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Format: Meetings and Webcast Fireside Chat Webcast: 2:00 PM... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / May 16, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $30 million of its outstanding common stock. “Our decision to initiate a share... Read More

China ICL Procedure Trends Improving Tariff Mitigation Activities Implemented Cost Controls and Restructuring Initiated to Reduce SG&A Run Rate Earnings Call and Webcast Today at 5:15 p.m. Eastern LAKE FOREST, Calif. / May 07, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today reported... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Apr 24, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced changes to its Board of Directors. The Company announced that the Board appointed Louis E. Silverman, who served on the Company’s Board from 2014-2022, as a director, effective April 24, 2025. The... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Apr 23, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2025, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 after the market close. The Company will also host an earnings call and webcast at 5:15 p.m.... Read More

Warren Foust Named President and Chief Operating Officer Magda Michna, PhD Appointed Chief Development Officer Deborah Andrews, STAAR’s Chief Financial Officer from 2017- 2020, to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer Patrick F. Williams Steps Down as Chief Financial Officer Keith Holliday Retires as Chief Technology Officer LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Mar 17, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the... Read More

Stephen C. Farrell appointed CEO to succeed Tom Frinzi Elizabeth Yeu, M.D. elected Board Chair LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Feb 26, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced a leadership transition. Stephen C. Farrell, current Lead Independent Director of the STAAR Board of... Read More

Net Sales of $313.9 Million and ICL Sales of $312.5 Million for Fiscal 2024 Impacted by Weak China Macroeconomic Conditions ICL Sales Ex. China Up 17% in Fourth Quarter and 13% in Fiscal 2024 Introduces Outlook for Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Feb 11, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Jan 13, 2025 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 27, 2024, on or about Wednesday, February 19 after the market close. “Our industry-leading EVO ICL... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Nov 25, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced that management will participate in meetings with investors and a fireside chat at the 4 th Annual BTIG Ophthalmology Day. Event: 4th Annual BTIG Ophthalmology Day... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Nov 13, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, invites investors and the general public to listen to a webcast fireside chat with STAAR Management at the upcoming Stephens Annual Investment Conference, which will be held in Nashville,... Read More

Net Sales Up 10% to $88.6 Million Driven by Growth in All Regions Americas Up 14%, EMEA Up 12% and APAC Up 9% Market Building Initiatives Drive EVO ICL™ Uptake and Reinforce Opportunity LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 30, 2024 / Business Wire / The end of the paragraph after bullets in the "Outlook" section of release should read: APAC sales growth of 5% (prior outlook was 7%), including approximately 2% growth in China (prior... Read More

Net Sales Up 10% to $88.6 Million Driven by Growth in All Regions Americas Up 14%, EMEA Up 12% and APAC Up 9% Market Building Initiatives Drive EVO ICL™ Uptake and Reinforce Opportunity LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 30, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia,... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 23, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2024, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after the market close. Event: STAAR Surgical 3Q 2024... Read More

State-of-the-Art Facility Elevates Ophthalmic Education, Empowering Surgeons and Practitioners to Lead the Future of Vision Correction Myopia in the U.S. has doubled over the past three decades with an expected prevalence of 58.4% by 2050 1 EVO ICL TM units, a proxy for procedures, grew by 25% in the U.S. in 1H 2024 2 More than 700 U.S. surgeons are now certified by STAAR Surgical to perform EVO ICL 2 LAKE FOREST, Calif. /... Read More

Record Quarterly Net Sales of $99.0 Million; $100.4 Million in Constant Currency Raises Fiscal 2024 Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA Outlook LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Aug 07, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today reported financial results for the second... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Jul 31, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2024, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, after the market close. Event: STAAR Surgical 2Q 2024... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Jul 30, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, invites investors and the general public to listen to a webcast fireside chat with Patrick F. Williams, Chief Financial Officer, at the upcoming Canaccord Genuity 44th Annual Growth... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Jun 05, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, invites investors and the general public to listen to a webcast fireside chat with Patrick F. Williams, Chief Financial Officer, at the upcoming Goldman Sachs 45 th Annual Global... Read More

Agreement is Largest Commitment to EVO ICL™ in the U.S. LAKE FOREST, Calif. / May 07, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announces another... Read More

EVO ICL™ Continues to Outpace Refractive Industry Growth Record Quarterly U.S. Sales and Multiple Strategic Agreements Secured Reiterates Fiscal 2024 Net Sales Outlook and Increases Adjusted EBITDA LAKE FOREST, Calif. / May 07, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: K), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and... Read More

New Appointments Underscore Commitment to Driving Innovation and Industry-Leading Growth LAKE FOREST, Calif. / May 01, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia,... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Apr 29, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2024, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, after the market close. STAAR will host a conference call and... Read More

Total Net Sales in Excess of $77 Million Including Record Quarterly U.S. ICL Sales of $5 Million LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Apr 04, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced preliminary net sales for the first quarter ended March 29, 2024, are... Read More

Scientific content at ASCRS related to EVO ICL™ doubles with 44 posters and presentations STAAR is leading a comprehensive clinical education program including a lunch symposium, multiple in-booth and offsite events, as well as online through the launch of STAAR University EVO ICL advocate, Will Levis, Tennessee Titans... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Mar 18, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced that more than three million ICLs have been sold globally. 1 “We extend... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Mar 12, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced the appointment of Arthur Butcher, Executive Vice President and Group President, MedSurg and Asia Pacific for Boston Scientific, and Wei Jiang, retired Executive Vice President... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Mar 06, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced that management will participate in meetings with investors at the following conferences: Oppenheimer Healthcare MedTech & Services Conference, Tuesday, March 12 Sidoti... Read More

Generates Double-Digit Sales Growth and Continuing Profitability ICL Sales Up 22% in Fourth Quarter and 18% in Fiscal 2023 Affirms Sales Outlook for Fiscal 2024 LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Feb 26, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today reported financial... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Feb 19, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter ending December 29, 2023, on Monday, February 26, 2024, after the market close. STAAR will host a conference... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Jan 23, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, and SharpeVision, a premier ophthalmology group with clinics in Seattle, Chicago and... Read More

Net Sales Up 19% for Fourth Quarter and 13% for Fiscal 2023 1 ICL Sales Up 22% for Fourth Quarter and 18% for Fiscal 2023 Provides Fiscal 2024 Sales Outlook of $335 Million to $340 Million LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Jan 08, 2024 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer ® Lenses (EVO ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia,... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Dec 04, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced the appointment of Lilian Zhou to its Board of Directors, effective December 4, 2023. “We welcome Lilian Zhou as a new member to our Board of Directors. Lilian is an... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Nov 15, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced that management will participate in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Management will participate in a Fireside Chat on Thursday,... Read More

Net Sales of $80.3 Million; ICL Sales of $81.1 Million Up 13% Y/Y 23rd Consecutive Quarter of Double-Digit ICL Sales Growth 1 LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Nov 01, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 18, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2023 on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 after the market close. STAAR will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 1 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern /... Read More

ICL Corrects/Reduces Refractive Error for Glasses and Contact Lens Wearers 99.4% of Patients Surveyed Would Have ICL Procedure Again 1 LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Oct 17, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, is celebrating the 30 th anniversary of its proprietary Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL). The first ICLs were implanted... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. , Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, is proud to announce a partnership with renowned actor and comedian, Jimmy O. Yang . This partnership brings together EVO Implantable Collamer ® Lenses... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Sep 14, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, will host Vision 2026, the Company’s investor day, at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square today. To honor the occasion and celebrate the 40th anniversary of being listed as a public company, Tom Frinzi, Chair of the Board and CEO, along with the... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Sep 07, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today announced that it will host an in-person Investor Day on Thursday, September 14, 2023, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time in New York City. The “Vision 2026” Investor Day will highlight key company initiatives and projects including, several next... Read More

NEW YORK , Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:DLB) will replace Staar Surgical Co. (NASD:STAA) in the S&P MidCap 400 and Staar Surgical will replace Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. (NYSE:UBA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, August 22 . S&P 500 constituent Regency Centers Corp. (NASD: REG) will acquire Urstadt Biddle Properties in a transaction expected to... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Aug 09, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today announced its partnership with Will Levis, quarterback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). This partnership will raise... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Aug 07, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today announced that management will participate in several upcoming investor conferences. STAAR management will participate in the following investor conferences: Canaccord Genuity Annual Growth Conference, Wednesday, August 9. Management Presentation... Read More

Record ICL Sales of $93.1 Million Up 19% Y/Y LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Aug 02, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Second Quarter 2023 Overview Net Sales of $92.3 Million Up 14% includes a $0.7 Million sales reduction related to Other Products... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Jul 19, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 after the market close. STAAR will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 2 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern / 1:30 p.m.... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / May 04, 2023 / Business Wire / EVO ICL, the vision correction procedure that works in harmony with your natural eye, provides sharp, clear vision day or night and does not cause contact lens induced dry eye or dry eye syndrome, announced today sponsorship of the Jonas Brothers’ The Tour in North America, which begins August 12. Collaboration with the group will also include a new EVO advertising... Read More

Q1 2023 Net Sales of $73.5 Million; ICL Sales of $70.6 Million Up 20% Y/Y Fiscal 2023 Net Sales Outlook Raised to $348 Million; ICL Sales to $345 Million Up 28% Y/Y LAKE FOREST, Calif. / May 03, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. First... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Apr 19, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 after the market close. STAAR will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern / 1:30 p.m. Pacific... Read More

New Positions Demonstrate Increased Commitment and Focus on Continued Industry Leading Growth LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Mar 29, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today announced Warren Foust has been named Chief Operating Officer and Magda Michna, Ph.D., has been named Chief Clinical, Regulatory and Medical Affairs... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Feb 21, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. Fourth Quarter 2022 Overview Net Sales of $64.0 Million Up 9% and Constant Currency Net Sales of $67.9 Million Up 15% from Prior Year Quarter ICL Sales of... Read More

LAKE FOREST, Calif. / Feb 07, 2023 / Business Wire / STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses and companion delivery systems for the eye, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2022, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 after the market close. STAAR will host a conference call and webcast on... Read More

Cobra Kai Star Peyton List is the Latest Celebrity Bringing Life Into Focus with EVO ICL Lenses STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses, today announced a partnership with actress and beauty entrepreneur, Peyton List, to further its mission of bringing EVO... Read More

ICL Unit Growth of 20% Y/Y for the Fourth Quarter and 33% Y/Y for Fiscal 2022 U.S. ICL Units Up 109% Y/Y for the Fourth Quarter 2022 Outlook for Approximately 25% Y/Y ICL Sales Growth for Fiscal 2023 STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, today reported preliminary sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.... Read More