Alcon (ALC) and Staar Surgical (STAA) announced that they agreed to adjourn Staar’s special meeting of stockholders scheduled for October 23, in connection with Staar’s merger agreement with Alcon. No other business will be conducted at the special meeting, the companies said. Staar is adjourning the meting until 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time on November 6. The record date for Staar stockholders eligible to vote at the special meeting remains the close of business on September 12. Shares of Staar Surgical are up 4% to $25.90 in midday trading.
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