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STAAR Surgical (STAAR)

Implantable lens designer and manufacturer

staar.com

Headquarters: Lake Forest, United States
Founded year: 1982
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 700–1,000
Industry: Medical Equipment, Supplies & Distribution

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Latest news about STAAR Surgical (STAAR)

In short: STAAR Surgical named Warren Foust as CEO and remained independent following the collapse of a $1.5 billion acquisition bid by Alcon.

Company announcements

August 4 STAAR

STAAR appoints Warren Foust President and Chief Executive Officer

Warren Foust, previously COO and interim co-CEO, now joins the board; Deborah Andrews, interim co-CEO, becomes EVP while remaining CFO.

July 16 STAAR

STAAR announces preliminary net sales for Q2 2026

Net sales expected to exceed $90 million, up from $44.3 million in Q2 2025.

May 13 STAAR

STAAR Surgical reports Q1 2026 results

Net sales reached $93.5 million, net income was $5.2 million, and Adjusted EBITDA totaled $24.4 million.

April 8 STAAR

STAAR Surgical reports preliminary Q1 2026 net sales

The company expects net sales in excess of $90 million for Q1, driven by China and Americas, and anticipates improved adjusted EBITDA.

Media coverage

Yesterday MSN

What to expect from STAAR Surgical’s (STAA) Q2 earnings

Medical lens company STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday after market hours. Here’s what ...

August 4 Yahoo Finance

STAAR Surgical appoints Warren Foust as permanent CEO

The implantable eye lens company began searching for a new CEO shortly after its sale to Alcon collapsed in January.

July 28 MSN

Alcon to Buy Staar for $1.5 Billion in Vision Surgery Expansion

Alcon Inc. agreed to buy Staar Surgical Co. for about $1.5 billion, giving the Swiss eye-care firm access to a new vision-correction treatment.

July 17 MSN

Caution lingers for STAAR Surgical amid Middle East geopolitical tensions

STAAR Surgical Company STAA stock is trading lower on Friday after reporting preliminary net sales for the second quarter of over $90 million, compared to...

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