Broadwood Partners Issues Open Letter to STAAR Surgical Board Pledging Cooperation and Support When Vote on Alcon Transaction Fails

Core Viewpoint - Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates, owning 30.2% of STAAR Surgical Company's outstanding common stock, are urging shareholders to vote against the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. [1] Group 1 - Broadwood Partners has issued a letter to the Board of Directors of STAAR Surgical Company [1] - The firm continues to advocate for shareholders to oppose the acquisition by Alcon Inc. [1] - Additional information for shareholders is available at www.LetSTAARS [1]