EX-10.1
STAAR SURGICAL CO
September 1, 2026
David Bailey
Dear David:
STAAR Surgical Company is pleased to offer you the position of Chief Commercial Officer reporting to Warren Foust, President and Chief Executive Officer. Your beginning wage will be $575,000 (CHF 462,825) in addition to all the benefits offered through our current policies.
Subject to approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, you will receive an initial equity grant valued at $850,000, to be granted on your start date. This initial equity grant will be issued in the form of 50% Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and 50% Stock Options. The RSUs will vest over a three-year period, with 1/3 vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date, 1/3 vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date, and the remaining 1/3 vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date. The Stock Options will also vest over a three year period. Additionally, you will receive a 2026 annual long-term incentive award valued at $1,400,000, which will be prorated based on your date of hire, in the form of 50% stock options and 50% RSUs. You wi
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