Company: STAA
Filing Date: 2025-11-06
Form Type: DFAN14A
Source: 0001213900-25-107231
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Company: STAAR SURGICAL CO
Filing Date: 2025-11-06
Form: DFAN14A
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 Chief Investment Officer
Yunqi Capital Limited

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About Yunqi Capital

Yunqi Capital is a Hong Kong headquartered investment manager with
over US$250 million in assets under management. The firm deploys a fundamental long-short equity strategy, with a concentrated portfolio,
that is primarily invested in the equity securities of companies with a significant China connection. Yunqi Capital is led by CIO Chris
Wang, an experienced portfolio manager with a strong track record of generating attractive returns on capital, controlling portfolio risk
and managing investment teams.

Disclaimers

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OF AUTHORITY TO VOTE YOUR PROXY. DO NOT
SEND US YOUR PROXY CARD OR OTHER VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM. YUNQI CAPITAL IS NOT ASKING FOR YOUR PROXY AND WILL NOT ACCEPT PROXY CARDS IF
SENT. YUNQI CAPITAL IS NOT ABLE TO VOTE YOUR PROXY, NOR DOES THIS COMMUNICATION CONTEMPLATE SUCH AN EVENT.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation
of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein in any state to any person. This press release does not recommend the purchase
or sale of a security. There is no assurance or guarantee with respect to the prices at which any securities of the Company will trade,
and such securities may not trade at prices that may be implied herein. In addition, this press release and the discussions and opinions
herein are for general information only, and are not intended to provide investment advice.

The information contained or referenced herein is for information purposes
only in order to provide the views of Yunqi Capital and the matters which Yunqi Capital believes to be of concern to stockholders described
herein. The information is not tailored to specific investment objectives, the financial situations, suitability, or particular need of
any specific person(s) who may receive the information, and should not be taken as advice in considering the merits of any investment
decision. The views expressed herein represent the views and opinions of Yunqi Capital, whose opinions may change at any time and which
are based on analyses of Yunqi Capital and its advisors. In addition, the information contained herein is being publicly disclosed without
prejudice and shall not be construed to prejudice any of Yunqi Capital’s rights, demands, grounds and/or remedies under any contract
and/or law.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward