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# ALC: Strong sales growth offset by a major impairment charge led to sharply lower earnings

Net sales grew 8% in Q2 and 9% for the first half, with strong segment growth offset by a $505 million impairment charge from discontinuing the PowerVision programs. Operating income and net income declined sharply, but cash flow and gross margin improved.

Original document: Alcon AG \[ALC\] Interim report — Aug. 11 2026

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