Independent Industry Analysts Recognize Value Provided to STAAR Stockholders by Amended Alcon Merger Agreement and Merits of Alcon Transaction

Broadwood Partners Comments on ISS Report on Proposed Sale of STAAR Surgical to Alcon

NEW YORK -- Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”) today commented on a report published by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), an independent proxy advisory firm, which reiterates that firm’s significant concerns regarding the proposed acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA) by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC).

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends STAAR Stockholders Vote “FOR” Alcon Merger

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