0A0D.LAlcon Inc.

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Alcon Inc. operates as a leading global eye care company, dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of specialized products catering to eye care professionals and their patients worldwide. The company's Surgical division offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, encompassing advanced equipment, diagnostic tools, instrumentation, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and various other implantable devices. This segment also provides essential consumables for surgical procedures, such as viscoelastics, specialized solutions, incisional instruments, and custom surgical packs. Within its cataract portfolio, Alcon features innovative systems like the Centurion Vision, LenSx femtosecond laser, LuxOR surgical ophthalmic microscope, NGENUITY 3D visualization system, and the ORA system for real-time intra-operative measurements, alongside customized surgical procedure packs. For vitreoretinal procedures, offerings include Constellation Vision Systems, tailored procedure packs, lasers, handheld microsurgical instruments (including Grieshaber and MIVS tools), a range of scissors, forceps, micro-instruments, medical-grade vitreous tamponades, and Hypervit vitrectomy probes. Refractive surgery solutions encompass WaveLight lasers and Contoura Vision technology for LASIK treatment, while the EX-PRESS glaucoma filtration device addresses glaucoma management. Furthermore, its implantable products feature AcrySof IQ IOLs, offering both monofocal and advanced technology intraocular lenses such as the PanOptix and ReSTOR brands, designed for correcting presbyopia and astigmatism concurrently with cataract surgery. Alcon's Vision Care segment is responsible for providing a diverse array of contact lenses, including daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing options. It also supplies a broad range of ocular health products for conditions like dry eye, glaucoma, and ocular allergies, as well as contact lens care solutions, ocular vitamins, and redness relievers. These products are marketed under well-known brands such as TOTAL, PRECISION, DAILIES AquaComfort PLUS, Air Optix, Opti-Free, Clear Care, Tears Naturale, Genteal, ICAPS, and Vitalux. Founded in 1945, Alcon Inc. initially operated as Alcon Universal S.A. before adopting its current name in December 2001. The company maintains its corporate headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

www.alcon.com

Estadísticas clave

Cap. de mercado

26.69B

BPA

2.08

Rend. dividendo

0.44%

Beta

0.68

P/VC

1.79

ROE

4.7%

Sector

Healthcare

Industria

Medical - Instruments & Supplies

CEO

David J. Endicott

Empleados

25.599

Fecha IPO

2021-02-09

País

CH