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Portuguese merger review of Alcon-Staar deal ends

( January 20, 2026, 10:20 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Portuguese competition authority said it has closed its review of Swiss contact lens manufacturer Alcon's acquisition of Staar Surgical Company. In an update made on Monday, the AdC said it ended the investigation on the assumption the deal won't be carried out. In early January, Alcon announced that it terminated its definitive merger agreement with Staar.The notice follows. ...

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