STAAR Surgical Acquisition: Alcon Boosts Offer by $150M

STAAR Surgicals shares surged nearly ten percent following Alcons increased cash buyout offer, now at $30.75 per share, valuing the company at $1.6 billion. The extra $150 million adds to shareholders value, with STAARs board recommending acceptance. Despite todays gain, shares remain eleven percent below their 52-week high, up five point five percent this year.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.