STAAR: Compelling, Certain Cash Value Offered by Alcon Merger, Downside Risks if not Approved

 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 of STAAR’s Standalone Challenges, Value, and Potential Buyer Interest in STAAR

STAAR’s Stock Traded at $18.49 per Share Prior to Announcement – If the Merger is not Approved, STAAR Expects its Valuation Would Face Considerable Downward Pressure, Especially in Light of Intensifying Competition and Increased Business Risks

All STAAR Stockholders Encouraged to Vote “FOR” Alcon Merger on the WHITE Proxy Card

https://investors.staar.com/news-and-events/press-releases/2025/09-26-2025-130135578