Halper Sadeh investigates STAAR, BT Brands, City Office for potential securities violations.

Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating STAAR Surgical Company's sale to Alcon, BT Brands' merger with Aero Velocity, and City Office REIT's sale to MCME Carell Holdings. The firm seeks to determine if these transactions violate federal securities laws and/or breach fiduciary duties to shareholders. If you are a shareholder in any of these companies, you can click on the provided links to learn more about your rights and options.

Halper Sadeh LLC, a prominent investor rights law firm, has initiated investigations into three high-profile corporate transactions. The firm is examining potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders in these deals.

The first transaction under scrutiny is the proposed sale of STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) to Alcon for $28.00 per share in cash STAAR Surgical pushes for all-cash merger with Alcon^[1]. Halper Sadeh LLC is assessing whether this deal complies with federal securities laws and whether it adequately protects shareholder interests. The investigation follows a significant premium offered by Alcon, which represents a 51% increase over STAAR's closing stock price on August 4, 2025.

The second transaction involves BT Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBD) merging with Aero Velocity Inc. Upon closing, BT Brands shareholders are expected to own approximately 11% of the combined company. Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating whether this merger aligns with shareholder interests and adheres to federal securities laws SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates STAA, BTBD, CIO on Behalf of Shareholders^[2].

Lastly, the firm is examining the sale of City Office REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CIO) to MCME Carell Holdings, LP and MCME Carell Holdings, LLC for $7.00 per share in cash. Halper Sadeh LLC is assessing the fairness and legality of this transaction, including whether it provides adequate consideration for shareholders and complies with federal securities laws SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates STAA, BTBD, CIO on Behalf of Shareholders^[2].

Shareholders in these companies are encouraged to contact Halper Sadeh LLC to learn more about their legal rights and options. The firm may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief on behalf of shareholders.