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STAAR Surgical amends Alcon merger: 30-day go-shop, no termination fee for qualified bidders, meeting postponed
STAAR SURGICAL CO
- 30-day go-shop period through Dec 6, 2025; STAAR may actively solicit third-party proposals.
- No termination fee payable if STAAR terminates for a superior proposal from a qualified bidder.
- Alcon waives matching rights and information rights during the go-shop period.
- Special stockholder meeting postponed to Dec 19, 2025; record date remains Oct 24, 2025.
- Alcon to engage STAAR stockholders and proxy advisors to solicit support for the merger.
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