09:40 AM EDT, 09/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- STAAR Surgical ( STAA ) said Tuesday its board unanimously recommends that shareholders approve the planned merger with Alcon (ALC), which it says is in the best interests of the company.

STAAR said it has filed a definitive proxy statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the deal. There will be a special shareholder meeting on Oct. 23 to vote on the merger, it said.

On Aug. 5, STAAR said it agreed to be bought by Alcon for $28 per share in cash.

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