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Alcon Inc. Ordinary Shares (symbol: ALC) is a premier American-Swiss healthcare company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and incorporated in Fribourg, Switzerland. Renowned globally for its eye care products, Alcon excels in vision care and surgical segments, making it a leader in the eye care industry. Having spun off from Novartis in April 2019, Alcon now independently operates to enhance the quality of life through innovative vision products.
Alcon’s vision care segment includes a wide range of products such as contact lenses, lens care solutions, and ocular health products. With brands like Dailies, Total1, and Air Optix, Alcon boasts significant control over the U.S. contact lens market. Their surgical segment offers advanced solutions like intraocular lenses (IOLs), ophthalmic surgical equipment, and consumables used during surgeries. Notable products include the Centurion phacoemulsification device and the Clareon, PanOptix, and Vivity IOLs.
Recently, Alcon launched the Clareon Vivity, which is the world’s first non-diffractive extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens. This innovative IOL incorporates wavefront-shaping technology, offering superior visual outcomes for cataract patients seeking presbyopia correction. The Clareon platform enhances Alcon's portfolio, which already includes the highly successful PanOptix lenses.
Financially, Alcon has shown robust growth. For Q4 2023, Alcon's sales reached $2.3 billion, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. Diluted EPS was $0.86, reflecting a 78% increase, and core diluted EPS was $0.70, up 67%. Alcon also reported a strong cash flow, with $937 million generated from operating activities in the first nine months of 2023.
Alcon's dedication to innovation and quality in eye care is further evidenced by its extensive research and development initiatives. The company engages in partnerships with eye care professionals and offers educational resources through the Alcon Experience Academy. Through consistent advancements and a customer-centric approach, Alcon continues to lead in enhancing sight and improving lives globally.
Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) will host its first in-person Annual General Meeting (AGM) since becoming independent in April 2019, on
Alcon has received the Silver Anthem Award for its innovative compliance training program, The Lens, recognized as the Best Special Workforce Initiative: Health in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards. Developed by Alcon’s Legal and Compliance team in collaboration with Labyrinth Training, The Lens features five interactive episodes addressing various compliance topics. Launched globally in 17 languages, it achieved an impressive completion rate of 81% among associates within 60 days. This recognition follows several other accolades received by Alcon, including awards for leadership and corporate social responsibility.
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