Company: STAA
Filing Date: 2025-08-05
Form Type: DEFA14A
Source: 0001193125-25-173111
Chunk: 2

Company: STAAR SURGICAL CO
Filing Date: 2025-08-05
Form: DEFA14A
Chunk 2
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| • |     | The transaction, which has been approved by the STAAR Board of Directors, is expected to close in six to 12  
 months, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and approval by STAAR shareholders. |

What is the strategic rationale for STAAR around this acquisition?

| • |     | The STAAR Board of Directors and management team believe that the transaction with Alcon represents the best path 
 forward for our company and the greatest value creation opportunity available for STAAR shareholders.             |

| • |     | For our shareholders, the transaction provides immediate and certain value at a significant premium, value that 
 exceeds what we believe could be achieved under STAAR’s standalone strategy.                                    |

| • |     | For our employees, we also believe that the transaction will create potential for additional professional 
 development and diverse experiences for team members.                                                     |

| • |     | In short, we believe this transaction is a win for our company, our customers, our employees and our 
 shareholders.                                                                                        |

When will STAAR officially become part of Alcon?

| • |     | The transaction is expected to close in approximately six to 12 months, subject to customary closing conditions 
 and approvals.                                                                                                  |

What changes will take place today? In the lead-upto close?

| • |     | There are no changes today. |

| • |     | Until the transaction closes, we will operate as STAAR, and it is business as usual. |

Personnel After close, what will change for us day one? Week one? Over the long term?

| • |     | For now, it is business as usual, and there are no changes to how we operate. |

| • |     | As we progress toward the close of the transaction, integration planning teams made up of people from both STAAR                                
 and Alcon will evaluate the best way for us to move forward as one company, with a focus on leveraging talent and the best from both companies. |

| • |     | The integration planning process will take time. Thank you, in advance, for your patience and professionalism as 
 we work through the process.                                                                                     |

| • |     | Our goal is to make this transition as seamless as possible for our employees and our customers. We will keep you 
 updated as we progress toward the closing of this transaction.                                                    |

What about considerations like job responsibilities?

| • |     | For now, and until close of the transaction, roles, responsibilities and reporting