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What does Alcon do?: We develop, manufacture and market ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, ophthalmic surgical equipment and devices, contact lenses, contact lens care products and other eye care products that treat diseases and conditions of the eye. See Alcon At-a-Glance for more information.
How many people does Alcon employ?: We have 23,000 associates worldwide.
Where is the company headquartered?: Alcon is incorporated in Hünenberg, Switzerland and our Corporate Office is located at Bösch 69, P.O. Box 62, 6331, Hünenberg, Switzerland. Our U.S. headquarters are located at 6201 South Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76134-2099, U.S.A.
Which countries do you have operations in?: Our products are sold in more than 180 countries throughout the world and we have offices in more than 75 countries.
What products do you offer?: We offer a wide variety of high quality products in the surgical, pharmaceutical and vision care markets. Please visit our Eye Health Products section.
How can I receive information on Alcon?: Please contact us.

What is your relationship with Nestlé?: Nestlé is Alcon’s former majority owner. They sold all of their ownership position in Alcon to Novartis and as of August 25, 2010 Nestlé is no longer a shareholder in Alcon.
What is your relationship with Novartis?: Learn more about Alcon merging with Novartis in our press materials.

Who is Alcon's senior management?: Kevin J. Buehler, Division Head, Alcon
Bill Barton, Senior Vice President, International Markets, Alcon
Robert Karsunky, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Strategy
Sabri Markabi, M.D., Senior Vice President Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer
Merrick McCracken, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Ed McGough, Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Technical Operations
Elaine E. Whitbeck, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

How do I contact an Investor Relations Representative?: Please contact Novartis investor contacts or visit www.novartis.com.
How do I contact a Media/Press Representative?: Either call 800.631.0962 or contact Media/Press Relations online.

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