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STAAR Surgical (STAA) CEO sees 20,787 RSUs vest, 10,576 shares withheld

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STAAR Surgical President and CEO Warren Foust reported the vesting and conversion of 20,787 Restricted Stock Units granted on February 2, 2026 in connection with his appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer. These RSUs vested on July 31, 2026 and converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis. To satisfy obligations associated with this vesting, 10,576 common shares were withheld at $24.36 per share. A footnote also corrects an earlier Form 4, stating his beneficial ownership was 76,345 shares rather than 83,112 in that prior report.

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Insider Foust Warren
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1 20,787 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1, F2 20,787 -- --
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 10,576 $24.36 $258K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 86,556 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Represents the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person on February 2, 2026, in connection with his appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer on such date. These RSUs vested on July 31, 2026. The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. Due to clerical errors, the Reporting Person's prior Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 19, 2026, incorrectly reported this value as 83,112 when the Reporting Person beneficially owned 76,345 shares. The values have been corrected herein.
RSUs vested and converted 20,787 units Restricted Stock Units vested and converted into common stock on July 31, 2026
Common shares acquired via RSU conversion 20,787 shares Common Stock received upon one-for-one RSU conversion on July 31, 2026
Shares withheld to cover obligations 10,576 shares Common shares withheld in a code F transaction related to RSU vesting
Withholding valuation price $24.36 per share Per-share value applied to 10,576 withheld shares in the code F transaction
Prior reported ownership (incorrect) 83,112 shares Incorrect beneficial ownership previously reported in a May 19, 2026 Form 4
Corrected prior ownership 76,345 shares Actual beneficial ownership for that prior date, as clarified in footnote F2
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.
beneficially owned financial
"incorrectly reported this value as 83,112 when the Reporting Person beneficially owned 76,345 shares"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer financial
"granted to the Reporting Person on February 2, 2026, in connection with his appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer"

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FAQ

What insider transactions did STAAR Surgical (STAA) CEO Warren Foust report on July 31, 2026?

Warren Foust reported vesting of 20,787 RSUs that converted into common stock and withholding of 10,576 shares. The RSUs were granted on February 2, 2026 in connection with his appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer and vested on July 31, 2026.

How many RSUs vested for STAAR Surgical (STAA) CEO Warren Foust and when did they vest?

A total of 20,787 Restricted Stock Units vested for Warren Foust on July 31, 2026. These RSUs were originally granted on February 2, 2026 in connection with his appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

How many STAAR Surgical (STAA) shares were withheld and at what price in Warren Foust’s transaction?

The report shows 10,576 common shares withheld at $24.36 per share in connection with the RSU vesting. Code F indicates the shares were used to satisfy obligations related to the RSU conversion, such as exercise price or associated tax liabilities.

Was a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan used in Warren Foust’s STAAR Surgical (STAA) Form 4 transactions?

The transactions were not identified as being executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not marked as affirming plan use, and no footnote describes the trades as made pursuant to such a pre-arranged plan.

What correction to prior beneficial ownership did STAAR Surgical (STAA) disclose for Warren Foust?

A footnote explains a clerical error in a prior Form 4 that reported 83,112 shares beneficially owned. The corrected figure for that earlier date is 76,345 shares, and the current report states that the values have been corrected accordingly.
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Foust Warren

(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)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2026
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 Stock07/31/2026M(1)20,787A(1)97,132(2)D
Common Stock07/31/2026F10,576D$24.3686,556D
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)07/31/2026M20,787 (1) (1)Common Stock20,787$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person on February 2, 2026, in connection with his appointment as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer on such date. These RSUs vested on July 31, 2026. The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Due to clerical errors, the Reporting Person's prior Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 19, 2026, incorrectly reported this value as 83,112 when the Reporting Person beneficially owned 76,345 shares. The values have been corrected herein.
/s/ Warren Foust08/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)