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STAAR Surgical (STAA) CFO logs RSU vesting and share dispositions

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STAAR Surgical reports equity award activity for Chief Financial Officer & EVP Deborah J. Andrews. On June 25 and July 31, 2026, previously granted RSUs vested, converting into a total of 34742 shares of common stock. In related code F transactions, 6480 shares at $31.2100 and 10576 shares at $24.3600 per share were disposed of to pay exercise price or tax liability, with no open-market purchases or sales reported.

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Insider ANDREWS DEBORAH J
Role Chief Financial Officer & EVP
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F2 20,787 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F2 20,787 -- --
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 10,576 $24.36 $258K
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1 13,955 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 13,955 -- --
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 6,480 $31.21 $202K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 27,912 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 36,339 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Represents the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person on June 25, 2025, in connection with her appointment as Chief Financial Officer of the Issuer on such date. These RSUs vest as to 1/3 of the shares subject to the award on each of June 25, 2026, 2027 and 2028. The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. Represents the vesting of RSUs granted to the Reporting Person on February 2, 2026, in connection with the Reporting Person's appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer on such date. The RSUs vested on July 31, 2026. The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
RSUs vested on June 25, 2026 13955 shares Restricted stock units converting one-for-one into common stock for CFO appointment grant
RSUs vested on July 31, 2026 20787 shares Restricted stock units converting one-for-one into common stock for Interim Co-CEO grant
Total RSUs converted 34742 shares Combined common shares issued upon RSU vesting on June 25 and July 31, 2026
Shares disposed at $31.2100 6480 shares Code F disposition at $31.2100 per share in payment of exercise price or tax liability
Shares disposed at $24.3600 10576 shares Code F disposition at $24.3600 per share in payment of exercise price or tax liability
Total code F shares 17056 shares Aggregate shares delivered or withheld in code F transactions related to RSU vesting
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
one-for-one basis financial
"The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
tax liability financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer financial
"in connection with the Reporting Person's appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer"

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What insider transactions did STAAR Surgical (STAA) report for CFO Deborah Andrews?

STAAR Surgical reported RSU vesting for CFO Deborah Andrews on June 25 and July 31, 2026, converting 34742 shares of common stock, along with related code F dispositions where shares were delivered or withheld to pay exercise price or tax liability.

How many STAAR Surgical (STAA) RSUs vested for the CFO in June and July 2026?

Two RSU grants vested, converting into 13955 shares of common stock on June 25, 2026, and 20787 shares on July 31, 2026, for a combined total of 34742 shares issued upon vesting to CFO Deborah Andrews.

Were the STAAR Surgical (STAA) insider transactions open-market trades?

No. The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales; all activity relates to RSU vesting (code M) and code F dispositions, where shares were delivered or withheld to pay exercise price or tax liability rather than traded on the open market.

What share withholdings occurred for STAAR Surgical's (STAA) CFO in connection with the RSU vesting?

In code F transactions, 6480 shares of common stock at $31.2100 per share and 10576 shares at $24.3600 per share were disposed of to satisfy payment of exercise price or tax liability associated with the RSU conversions.

Why were RSUs granted to the STAAR Surgical (STAA) CFO and Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer?

One RSU grant was made on June 25, 2025 in connection with Deborah Andrews’ appointment as Chief Financial Officer, vesting one-third annually from 2026–2028. Another RSU grant on February 2, 2026 was tied to her appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer and vested on July 31, 2026.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
ANDREWS DEBORAH J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
25510 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE

(Street)
LAKE FOREST CALIFORNIA 92630

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STAAR SURGICAL CO [ STAA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer & EVP
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/25/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/25/2026M(1)13,955A(1)32,608D
Common Stock06/25/2026F6,480D$31.2126,128D
Common Stock07/31/2026M(2)20,787A(2)46,915D
Common Stock07/31/2026F10,576D$24.3636,339D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)06/25/2026M13,955 (1) (1)Common Stock13,955$027,912D
Restricted Stock Units(2)07/31/2026M20,787 (2) (2)Common Stock20,787$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person on June 25, 2025, in connection with her appointment as Chief Financial Officer of the Issuer on such date. These RSUs vest as to 1/3 of the shares subject to the award on each of June 25, 2026, 2027 and 2028. The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Represents the vesting of RSUs granted to the Reporting Person on February 2, 2026, in connection with the Reporting Person's appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer on such date. The RSUs vested on July 31, 2026. The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
/s/ Deborah J. Andrews08/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)