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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, announced today the introduction of Clareon® PanOptix® Pro intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract patients in the U.S. PanOptix Pro leverages proprietary ENLIGHTEN® NXT Optical technology which delivers the highest reported light utilization of any trifocal IOL—and the lowest light scatter.1-3,6-10,§,** These enhancements also provide more uninterrupted light distribution from distance to near, and a 16% increase in optical image contrast between distance and intermediate.1,† PanOptix Pro builds on the clinically-proven low visual disturbance profile, high spectacle independence and exceptionally high patient satisfaction of PanOptix.1,2,11,12,**,°,Δ

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced it has acquired a majority interest in Aurion Biotech, Inc., a clinical-stage company developing advanced cell therapies to treat eye diseases.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that Vivity®, the most widely implanted9 extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL), is now available on Alcon’s most advanced lens material—Clareon®.1 Clareon Vivity® received CE Mark and will commence commercial rollout in Europe from early Q2 2025.

Shares of Alcon Inc. (NYSE: ALC) traded at a new 52-week high today and are currently trading at $87.64. So far today, approximately 142.97k shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 992.37k shares.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and LENSAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNSR), a global medical technology company focused on advanced laser solutions for the treatment of cataracts, today announced the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement through which Alcon intends to acquire LENSAR. The acquisition includes ALLY Robotic Cataract Laser Treatment System™, LENSAR’s proprietary Streamline® software technology and LENSAR legacy laser system, building Alcon’s femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) offering.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care, will host its 2025 Capital Markets Day on March 27, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. CT.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the availability of expanded parameters for TOTAL30® for Astigmatism, the first and only monthly replacement Water Gradient toric contact lens,1-3 delivering the same exceptionally comfortable wearing experience,5 now in a –2.75D cylinder offering.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ending December 31, 2024. For the fourth quarter of 2024, sales were $2.5 billion, an increase of 6% on a reported and constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earnings per share of $0.57 and core diluted earnings per share2 of $0.72 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the U.S. launch of SYSTANE® PRO Preservative-Free (PF) as the latest over-the-counter eye drop in the company’s dry eye portfolio. SYSTANE PRO PF is the longest lasting eye drop in the SYSTANE portfolio with a unique triple action, preservative-free formula for the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.1

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, announced today the full U.S. commercial availability of Voyager™ DSLT, the first and only Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty device (DSLT). Voyager DSLT is uniquely poised to accelerate the adoption of laser as a first-line therapy, unlocking the treatment’s availability for more patients. Designed for an exceptional patient and physician experience, Voyager DSLT is fully automated—efficiently delivering 120 laser pulses without the need for a gonio lens as with manual SLT.2,3 Attendees of the 2025 American Glaucoma Society (AGS) meeting in Washington, D.C., from February 26 through March 2, will be able to experience Voyager DSLT first-hand at the Alcon booth (#29-32) and during the launch event (registration is available: here).

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) CEO David Endicott will present at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. PST.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2024. For the third quarter of 2024, sales were $2.4 billion, an increase of 6% on a reported and constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earnings per share of $0.53 and core diluted earnings per share2 of $0.81 in the third quarter of 2024.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the U.S. launch of PRECISION7®, the only one-week replacement contact lens with the revolutionary 7-day ACTIV-FLO® System2 that provides 16 hours of outstanding comfort and precise vision, even on day 7.1

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, will showcase its latest clinical data and product innovations at the upcoming American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2024 annual meeting. Ophthalmologists, surgical staff, researchers, and industry leaders can visit Alcon at booth #4008 for hands-on demonstrations and engaging experiences.

The potential sale of Bausch + Lomb, Bausch Health's eye care business, could result in a financial gain for the company by reducing its debt burden.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2024. For the second quarter of 2024, sales were $2.5 billion, an increase of 3% on a reported basis and 6% on a constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earnings per share of $0.45 and core diluted earnings per share2 of $0.74 in the second quarter of 2024.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) and UNITY® Cataract System (CS) have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance. These innovations are the first to be introduced from Alcon’s highly anticipated Unity portfolio.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. For the first quarter of 2024, sales were $2.4 billion, an increase of 5% on a reported basis and 7% on a constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earnings per share of $0.50 and core diluted earnings per share2 of $0.78 in the first quarter of 2024.

Alcon Inc. (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the approval of all proposed binding resolutions at its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

STAAR Surgical is increasing its outlook and guidance as demand for its signature IOL procedure increases with an aging population

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care, will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 8, 2024.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today proudly announces AcrySof® IQ Vivity® and Clareon® Vivity extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL) has surpassed more than one million implants worldwide. Vivity is the most implanted EDOF IOL globally.1* Alcon is the global leader in IOLs—every four seconds an eye is implanted with an Alcon IOL—and continues to innovate in this space to address patients’ unmet needs.5¤

Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter of 2023, sales were $2.3 billion, an increase of 8% on a reported basis and 10% on a constant currency basis(1), as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earnings per share of $0.86 and core diluted earnings per share(2) of $0.70 in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced positive topline results from the two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials (COMET-2 and COMET-3) evaluating the efficacy and safety of AR-15512, a candidate treatment for the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED).

Lifecore enters into commercial agreements with Alcon that include new 8-year commercial manufacturing arrangements