STAAR Surgical files proxy, reiterates guidance

TL;DR

STAAR Surgical filed a DEFA14A on 9/2/25, reiterating guidance. Bullish.

AI Summary

STAAR Surgical Company filed a DEFA14A on September 2, 2025, indicating it is soliciting materials under Rule 14a-12. The filing includes a press release issued on the same date, where STAAR Surgical reiterated its financial guidance.

Why It Matters

This filing signals that STAAR Surgical is actively communicating with shareholders regarding company matters and reaffirming its financial outlook, which can influence investor confidence and stock performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing and press release reiterating guidance, with no immediate negative or significantly positive events indicated.

Key Players & Entities

• STAAR Surgical Company (company) — Registrant
• 0001193125-25-194146 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• September 2, 2025 (date) — Filing Date and Press Release Date
• Rule 14a-12 (regulation) — Soliciting Material

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $28 — VWAP) as of that date. We believe the $28 per share cash value provided by the Al
• $18.49 — Notably, STAAR's common stock closed at $18.49 per share on the trading day prior to t

Filing Documents

• d857641ddefa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 29KB
• g857641g0903012630297.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 3KB
• 0001193125-25-194146.txt ( ) — 34KB

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements The information covered by this communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "plan," "estimate," "project," "continue," "will," "should," "may," and similar terms. All statements in this communication that are not performance or achievements to be materially different from what is expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement between the parties to the proposed transaction or extend the anticipated timetable for completion of the proposed transaction; (2) the failure to obtain approval of the proposed transaction from STAAR's stockholders; (3) the failure to obtain certain required regulatory approvals or the failure to satisfy any of the other closing conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction within the expected timeframes or at all; (4) risks related to disruption of management's attention from STAAR's ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; (5) the effect of the announcement of the proposed transaction on the ability of STAAR to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business, or on its operating results and business generally; (6) the ability of STAAR to meet expectations regarding the timing and completion of the transaction; (7) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against STAAR related to the proposed transaction; (8) the possib

Forward-looking statements speak only

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required under applicable law, STAAR undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. CONTACT: Niko Liu, CFA United States: 626-303-7902 ext 3023 Hong Kong: +852-6092-5076 nliu@staar.com investorrelations@staar.com Connie Johnson +1 626 303 7902 (x-2207) cjohnson@staar.com 3 Additional Information About the Merger and Where to Find It This communication relates to the proposed transaction involving STAAR. In connection with the proposed transaction, STAAR has filed relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including STAAR's preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A, and will file a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the "Proxy Statement"). This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document that STAAR may file with the SEC or send to its stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, STOCKHOLDERS OF STAAR ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the documents (when available) free of charge at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, or by visiting STAAR's investor relations website, https://investors.staar.com. No Offer or Solicitation This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicita

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements The information covered by this communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "plan," "estimate," "project," "continue," "will," "should," "may," and similar terms. All statements in this communication that are not performance or achievements to be materially different from what is expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement between the parties to the proposed transaction or extend the anticipated timetable for completion of the proposed transaction; (2) the failure to obtain approval of the proposed transaction from STAAR's stockholders; (3) the failure to obtain certain required regulatory approvals or the failure to satisfy any of the other closing conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction within the expected timeframes or at all; (4) risks related to disruption of management's attention from STAAR's ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; (5) the effect of the announcement of the proposed transaction on the ability of STAAR to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business, or on its operating results and business generally; (6) the ability of STAAR to meet expectations regarding the timing and completion of the transaction; (7) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against STAAR related to the proposed transaction; (8) the possib

Forward-looking statements speak only

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required under applicable law, STAAR undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 4

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