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STAAR Surgical announces amendments to Alcon merger agreement, further delays deal
Author(s)Martin David Harp
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STAAR Surgical extends its merger timeline with Alcon, inviting third-party proposals to maximize stockholder value amid ongoing opposition from Broadwood Partners.
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The timeline for the proposed Alcon acquisition of STAAR Surgical has once again been extended as STAAR announced amendments to the Alcon merger agreement. Prior to the amendment,
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