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STAAR Surgical Strengthens Leadership Team with New CFO Appointment and Stock Package

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Staar Surgical has reported a significant insider transaction involving their newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Deborah J. Andrews. On June 25, 2025, Andrews received a grant of 41,867 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of her appointment compensation package.

Key details of the RSU grant:

  • Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting
  • The RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments on June 25 of 2026, 2027, and 2028
  • The conversion price is $0, typical for RSU grants
  • The shares are held directly by Andrews

This Form 4 filing indicates a standard executive compensation arrangement, designed to align the new CFO's interests with long-term shareholder value through a three-year vesting schedule. The transaction was reported within the required two-business-day window for insider transaction disclosure.

Positive

  • New CFO Deborah Andrews received significant equity alignment with 41,867 RSUs vesting over 3 years, demonstrating long-term commitment and alignment with shareholder interests

Negative

  • None.
Insider ANDREWS DEBORAH J
Role CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 41,867 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 41,867 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share of the Corporation's common stock upon vesting. Award of RSUs granted to the Reporting Person on June 25, 2025. These RSUs will vest as to 1/3 of the shares subject to the award on each of June 25, 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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
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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 CA 92630
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STAAR SURGICAL CO [ STAA ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CFO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/25/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units $0(1) 06/25/2025 A 41,867 (2) (2) Common Stock 41,867 $0 41,867 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share of the Corporation's common stock upon vesting.
2. Award of RSUs granted to the Reporting Person on June 25, 2025. These RSUs will vest as to 1/3 of the shares subject to the award on each of June 25, 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Remarks:
This Form 4 reflects the RSUs granted to Ms. Andrews in connection with her appointment as Chief Financial Officer on June 25, 2025.
/s/ Nathaniel Sisitsky as attorney-in-fact for Deborah Andrews 06/26/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) did STAA's new CFO Deborah Andrews receive?

Deborah Andrews received 41,867 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) from STAAR Surgical Co on June 25, 2025, in connection with her appointment as Chief Financial Officer.

What is the vesting schedule for STAA CFO Deborah Andrews' RSUs granted in June 2025?

The RSUs will vest in three equal installments, with 1/3 of the shares vesting on each of June 25, 2026, 2027, and 2028.

When was Deborah Andrews appointed as CFO of STAA?

According to the Form 4 filing remarks, Deborah Andrews was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of STAAR Surgical Co on June 25, 2025.

What is the conversion price of STAA's RSUs granted to CFO Deborah Andrews?

The conversion price for the RSUs is $0, as each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of STAAR Surgical's common stock upon vesting.

Where is STAA's new CFO Deborah Andrews based?

According to the Form 4 filing, Deborah Andrews' business address is 25510 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630.