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STAAR CEO exits after company rejects Alcon buyout
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-16 10:00
This story was originally published on MedTech Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily MedTech Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: STAAR Surgical’s CEO is stepping down after the implantable eye lens manufacturer opposed a $1.6 billion takeover. Encouraged by activist investor Broadwood Partners, STAAR shareholders rejected Alcon’s $1.6 billion offer last week. Thursday, STAAR revealed a cooperation agreement with Broadwood that has reshaped its board. Stephen Farrell has left th ...