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2024 Alcon Annual Report (WO10 Revision Milestone February 21, 0124 pm)
Cover
Inside Front Cover
Swiss Annual Report_Compiled for BoD Bring-down_2.24.2024
ALC 20F 2024 at Q4 (SWISS ANNUAL REPORT - BoD BRING-DOWN)
INTRODUCTION AND USE OF CERTAIN TERMS
MARKET INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
PART I
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
1.A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
1.B. ADVISERS
1.C. AUDITORS
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION
3.A. RESERVED
3.B. CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS
3.C. REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS
3.D. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
4.A. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY
4.B. BUSINESS OVERVIEW
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
5.A. OPERATING RESULTS
Overview
Basis of preparation
Items you should consider
Segment description
Opportunity and risk summary
Components of results of operations
Critical accounting policies and estimates
Factors affecting comparability of period to period results of operations
Effects of currency fluctuations
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION - DEFINITIONS AND RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-IFRS MEASURES
Non-IFRS measures as defined by the Company
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
6.A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
6.C. BOARD PRACTICES
Information and Control System of the Board vis-à-vis the Management
Information to the Board of Directors
Alcon Management Information System
Internal Audit
Internal Control System
Risk Management
Compliance Function
Changes of Control and Defense Measures
Auditors
6.D. EMPLOYEES
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
7.A. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS
7.B. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
7.C. INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
8.A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Legal proceedings
Dividend policy
8.B. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING
9.A. OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS
9.B. PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
9.C. MARKETS
9.D. SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
9.E. DILUTION
9.F. EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
10.A. SHARE CAPITAL
10.B. MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
10.C. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
10.D. EXCHANGE CONTROLS
10.E. TAXATION
10.F. DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS
10.G. STATEMENTS BY EXPERTS
10.H. DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY
10.I. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
12.A. DEBT SECURITIES
12.B. WARRANTS AND RIGHTS
12.C. OTHER SECURITIES
12.D. AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES
PART II
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE AND FINANCIAL EXPERT
ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS
ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES
ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
ITEM 16I. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
ITEM 16J. INSIDER TRADING POLICIES
ITEM 16K. CYBERSECURITY
PART III
Swiss Annual Report - SEC exhibits
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Footnotes
1. Description of business
2. Selected accounting policies
3. Significant transactions
4. Segment information
22. Post-employment benefits for associates
26. Subsequent events
Swiss Annual Report - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Introduction
2. Accounting policies
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2024 Alcon Annual Report (WO10 Revision Milestone February 21, 0124 pm)
Cover
Inside Front Cover
Swiss Annual Report_Compiled for BoD Bring-down_2.24.2024
ALC 20F 2024 at Q4 (SWISS ANNUAL REPORT - BoD BRING-DOWN)
INTRODUCTION AND USE OF CERTAIN TERMS
MARKET INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
PART I
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
1.A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
1.B. ADVISERS
1.C. AUDITORS
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION
3.A. RESERVED
3.B. CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS
3.C. REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS
3.D. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
4.A. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY
4.B. BUSINESS OVERVIEW
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
5.A. OPERATING RESULTS
Overview
Basis of preparation
Items you should consider
Segment description
Opportunity and risk summary
Components of results of operations
Critical accounting policies and estimates
Factors affecting comparability of period to period results of operations
Effects of currency fluctuations
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION - DEFINITIONS AND RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-IFRS MEASURES
Non-IFRS measures as defined by the Company
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
6.A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
6.C. BOARD PRACTICES
Information and Control System of the Board vis-à-vis the Management
Information to the Board of Directors
Alcon Management Information System
Internal Audit
Internal Control System
Risk Management
Compliance Function
Changes of Control and Defense Measures
Auditors
6.D. EMPLOYEES
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
7.A. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS
7.B. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
7.C. INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
8.A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Legal proceedings
Dividend policy
8.B. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING
9.A. OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS
9.B. PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
9.C. MARKETS
9.D. SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
9.E. DILUTION
9.F. EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
10.A. SHARE CAPITAL
10.B. MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
10.C. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
10.D. EXCHANGE CONTROLS
10.E. TAXATION
10.F. DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS
10.G. STATEMENTS BY EXPERTS
10.H. DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY
10.I. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
12.A. DEBT SECURITIES
12.B. WARRANTS AND RIGHTS
12.C. OTHER SECURITIES
12.D. AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES
PART II
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE AND FINANCIAL EXPERT
ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS
ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES
ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
ITEM 16I. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
ITEM 16J. INSIDER TRADING POLICIES
ITEM 16K. CYBERSECURITY
PART III
Swiss Annual Report - SEC exhibits
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Footnotes
1. Description of business
2. Selected accounting policies
3. Significant transactions
4. Segment information
22. Post-employment benefits for associates
26. Subsequent events
Swiss Annual Report - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Introduction
2. Accounting policies
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