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STAAR Surgical Company announced robust second quarter 2026 financial results, featuring a 111% year-over-year increase in net sales to $93.5 million and a significant swing to a net income of $8.1 million.
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STAAR Surgical announces the permanent appointment of Warren Foust as CEO and details new executive compensation packages, including performance-based stock options tied to significant stock price hurdles.
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STAAR Surgical Company announced adjustments to its Interim Co-CEO and CFO's compensation, including a base salary increase and a higher annual bonus target.
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STAAR Surgical announced preliminary Q1 2026 net sales exceeding $90 million, a significant increase from the prior year, driven by strong performance in China and the Americas.
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STAAR Surgical reported an 18.1% net sales increase in Q4 2025 and reduced net loss, signaling a turnaround after a challenging fiscal year marked by significant losses and strategic shifts.
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STAAR Surgical Company announced the termination of its Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Nathaniel Sisitsky, effective February 4, 2026, who will transition to a consulting role.
Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)
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STAAR Surgical Company's Q2 2026 results show a significant increase in net sales and a return to net income, driven by strong performance in China and improved gross margins.
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STAAR Surgical Company announced a significant increase in net sales and a return to profitability in the first quarter of 2026, largely driven by robust performance in China.
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STAAR Surgical Company reported increased net sales and gross profit for Q3 2025, driven by China sales and cost reductions, while facing a significant year-to-date net loss and a proxy contest over its proposed $28.00 per share acquisition by Alcon.
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STAAR Surgical Company reported a significant net loss and revenue decline in Q2 2025, primarily driven by reduced sales in China, while announcing a definitive merger agreement with Alcon for $28.00 per share.
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STAAR Surgical's Q1 2025 net sales plummeted 45% year-over-year due to a significant drop in China sales and restructuring initiatives.
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STAAR Surgical Company's Q3 2024 results show a 10.3% increase in net sales driven by a 9.9% rise in ICL sales, despite some foreign currency headwinds.
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Annual Reports (10-K)
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STAAR Surgical reported a substantial net loss and revenue decline in fiscal 2025, primarily driven by macroeconomic challenges and weak consumer demand in China, alongside costs from a terminated merger and leadership changes.
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STAAR Surgical's fiscal year 2024 saw a revenue decrease and net loss, primarily due to a significant decline in ICL sales in China, impacting overall financial performance.
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STAAR Surgical Company has amended its lease agreement, expanded its facilities, and detailed executive compensation plans in recent filings.
Insider Trading (Form 4)
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Warren Foust, President and CEO of Staar Surgical Co, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 14, 2026.
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Deborah J Andrews, Chief Financial Officer & EVP of Staar Surgical Co, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 14, 2026.
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Magda Michna, Chief Development Officer of Staar Surgical Co, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 14, 2026.
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Warren Foust, President and CEO of Staar Surgical Co, reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 31, 2026.
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STAAR Surgical Company reports a Director, Lilian Y. Zhou, acquired 3,530 shares of common stock on June 12, 2026.
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Deborah J. Andrews, Interim Co-CEO and CFO of STAAR Surgical Co., reported transactions involving performance stock units and common stock.
Proxy Statements (Def-14A)
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STAAR Surgical Company has released its proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, detailing director nominations, equity plan amendments, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.
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STAAR Surgical Company has adjourned its Special Meeting of Stockholders to January 6, 2026, at Alcon's request, in connection with their merger agreement.
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STAAR Surgical Company urges stockholders to vote for the Alcon merger, highlighting the $30.75 per share cash offer and refuting Broadwood Partners' claims.
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STAAR Surgical Company reports independent industry analysts and ISS recommend stockholders vote FOR the amended Alcon merger agreement at an increased price of $30.75 per share.
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STAAR Surgical Company urges stockholders to vote for its amended merger agreement with Alcon, following a revised recommendation from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS).
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STAAR Surgical refutes activist investor allegations regarding its go-shop process and urges stockholders to accept Alcon's increased all-cash offer of $30.75 per share.
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Schedule 13D - Activist Investments
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Broadwood Partners and affiliates updated their beneficial ownership in STAAR Surgical Company to 32.6%, with Richard T. LeBuhn ceasing to be a reporting person.
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STAAR Surgical Company and activist investor Broadwood Partners reach a cooperation agreement, leading to significant board changes and CEO transition.
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STAAR Surgical Company announced the appointment of Christopher Min Fang Wang to its Board of Directors following a cooperation agreement with Broadwood Partners, L.P.
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Yunqi Path Capital Master Fund and affiliated entities have increased their beneficial ownership in STAAR SURGICAL CO, now holding up to 6.5% of common stock.
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Broadwood Partners has increased its appraisal demands for STAAR Surgical shares, opposing the proposed merger and compensation plans.
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Delay expected
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Yunqi Capital, a 5.1% shareholder, reiterates its opposition to Alcon's revised $30.75 per share offer for STAAR Surgical, citing an undervalued company and a flawed go-shop process.
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Schedule 13G - Passive Investments
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Several Madison Avenue-affiliated entities and Eli Samaha have reported a combined beneficial ownership of 8.4% of STAAR SURGICAL CO's common stock as of June 30, 2026.
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Point72 Asset Management, L.P., along with affiliated entities and Steven A. Cohen, has reported beneficial ownership of 5.2% of STAAR Surgical Company's common stock as of May 11, 2026.
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Madison Avenue Partners and affiliated entities have reported a 5.8% beneficial ownership stake in STAAR Surgical Co.
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The Vanguard Group filed an Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13G for STAAR Surgical Co, reporting 0% beneficial ownership following an internal realignment.
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Armistice Capital, LLC and Steven Boyd have reported a complete divestment of their beneficial ownership in STAAR Surgical Co., now holding 0.00% of common stock.
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Soleus Capital Master Fund and related entities have reported a 1.0% beneficial ownership stake in STAAR Surgical Company, totaling 500,000 shares.