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NEWS RELEASE Company Contact:
For Immediate Distribution Lola Wood: (877) 463-6847
E-Mail: ir@visx.com
Web: http://www.visx.com
Joele Frank / Barrett Godsey
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
(212) 355-4449
VISX PLEASED THAT ICAHN ENDS PROXY CONTEST AND
WITHDRAWS PROPOSED SLATE OF DIRECTOR NOMINEES
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA (May 1, 2001) - VISX, INCORPORATED (NYSE Symbol:
EYE) today issued the following statement in response to Carl Icahn's
announcement that he has ended his proxy contest and withdrawn his proposed
slate of nominees to the VISX Board of Directors:
Elizabeth Davila, Chief Executive Officer of VISX said, "We are pleased
that Mr. Icahn has recognized our commitment to enhancing stockholder value
and has ended his proxy contest and withdrawn his proposed slate of
director nominees. As we have stated, we are prepared to permit Mr. Icahn
to commence due diligence in order to formulate a definitive all-cash
proposal at $32 per share or higher following his signing of a customary
confidentiality agreement."
Ms. Davila added, "VISX remains focused aggressively on stimulating growth
in laser vision correction procedures and increasing VISX revenues and
earnings."
VISX is the worldwide leader in the development of refractive laser
technology. VISX systems are commercially available in the United States
and markets worldwide.
The foregoing statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements
are based on management's current expectations and actual results could
differ materially. Additional discussion of factors affecting the Company's
business is contained in the Company's most recent filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including VISX's Annual Report and Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
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