Company: STAA
Filing Date: 2025-08-05
Form Type: DEFA14A
Source: 0001193125-25-173111
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Company: STAAR SURGICAL CO
Filing Date: 2025-08-05
Form: DEFA14A
Chunk 4
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     | However, in the merger agreement, STAAR agreed to a number of “interim operating covenants” (IOCs) that      
 require us to conduct business in the ordinary course and avoid any material changes without prior approval. |

| • |     | 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.          |

Communications Employees – How can I obtain more information? Will I receive updates leading up to the close?

| • |     | We plan to initiate multiple forums for communication/updates. |

| 1. | STAAR Town Halls will be scheduled during the interim process to provide more information and address 
 questions. Attendance and active participation are encouraged.                                        |

| 2. | FAQs will be updated and posted on the Intranet as there is additional information to share. |

| 3. | 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. |

Alcon Employees - prior to close, can I reach out to Alcon Associates?

| • |     | No. Until the deal closes, STAAR and Alcon are two separate companies. |

| • |     | Please continue to operate business as usual. |

About Alcon Where is Alcon’s headquarters located?

| • |     | Alcon’s headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. The location in Fort Worth, TX is a major operational and 
 innovation hub for Alcon.                                                                                  |

In what countries does Alcon operate?

| • |     | Alcon’s Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 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. |

What is Alcon’s purpose statement?

| • |     | Alcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. |

How is the Alcon business structured?

| • |     | Alcon has two business units—surgical and vision care. Under each of these franchises is a full portfolio of                                                                                                                                                                                                  
 products and services. The surgical franchise includes products in cataract, refractive, retina and glaucoma. The vision care franchise