Broadwood Announces Intent to Vote Against Acquisition of STAAR Surgical by Alcon

(NASDAQ:STAA) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (together, “Broadwood”) currently intend to vote against the proposed acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company by Alcon Inc. Broadwood is STAAR’s largest shareholder, owning 27.3% of STAAR’s common shares outstanding. Broadwood has owned STAAR shares for over 30 years, has been the company’s largest shareholder since 2007, and has long been one of STAAR’s largest and most supportive stockholders, including by providing capital