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flag Alcon raised its offer to $30.75 per share to acquire STAAR Surgical, boosting the deal to $1.6 billion.

flag Alcon Inc. has raised its cash offer to acquire STAAR Surgical Company to $30.75 per share, increasing the deal’s value by $150 million to approximately $1.6 billion, following a failed attempt to attract competing bids during a "go-shop" period. flag The amendment, effective December 9, 2025, boosts the original $28.00 offer and reflects Alcon’s commitment to completing the merger, which remains on track for early 2026 closure, subject to regulatory approval and shareholder vote rescheduled to December 19. flag The revised terms include reduced executive payments and are expected to be accretive to Alcon’s earnings in the second year. flag STAAR’s stock rose 14% to $26.75 on the news.

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