Alcon Laboratories is a global medical company specializing in eye care products with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and incorporated in Fribourg, Switzerland. Alcon’s American headquarters are located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Alcon was a subsidiary of Novartis until April 9, 2019 when the company completed a shareholder approved 100% spinoff of Alcon eye care devices business from Novartis.

Traded as:           SIX: ALC;     NYSE: ALC

Industry:              Ophthalmology

Founded:            1945, Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Headquarters:   Geneva, Switzerland

Products:             Surgical products; Contact lenses; Over-the-counter products

Website:              www.alcon.com