Form 4: Staar Surgical CFO Receives Stock Grant
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Deborah J Andrews, Chief Financial Officer & EVP of Staar Surgical Co, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 14, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 5,233 Common Stock on August 14, 2026; holds 41,452 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 2,662 Common Stock at $26.18 ($69,691) on August 14, 2026; holds 38,910 after (Direct).
- Grant/award: acquired 4,975 Restricted Stock Units on August 14, 2026; holds 4,975 after (Direct).
- Grant/award: acquired 8,952 Stock Option (right to buy) on August 14, 2026; holds 8,952 after (Direct).
- Grant/award: acquired 29,159 Performance Stock Option (right to buy) on August 14, 2026; holds 29,159 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 5,233 Performance Stock Units on August 14, 2026; holds 41,452 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as routine: the reported changes are grants, option exercises, tax withholding or similar administrative transactions, which carry limited directional signal.
Insider Transactions
Deborah J Andrews — Officer (Chief Financial Officer & EVP)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 5,233 | — | — | 41,452 |
| 2026-08-14 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 2,662 | $26 | $69.7K | 38,910 |
| 2026-08-14 | Grant/award | Restricted Stock Units | 4,975 | — | — | 4,975 |
| 2026-08-14 | Grant/award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 8,952 | — | — | 8,952 |
| 2026-08-14 | Grant/award | Performance Stock Option (right to buy) | 29,159 | — | — | 29,159 |
| 2026-08-14 | Option exercise/conversion | Performance Stock Units | 5,233 | — | — | 41,452 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Option exercise/conversion (5,233 shares) |
| 2026-08-14 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (2,662 shares) |
| 2026-08-14 | Grant/award (4,975 shares) |
| 2026-08-14 | Grant/award (8,952 shares) |
| 2026-08-14 | Grant/award (29,159 shares) |
| 2026-08-14 | Option exercise/conversion (5,233 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, STAA, STAAR SURGICAL CO, neutral, Deborah J Andrews
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