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VISX INVITES ICAHN TO SUBMIT DEFINITIVE ACQUISITION PROPOSAL
Company Remains Skeptical Of Icahn's Intentions
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, (April 23, 2001) - VISX, INCORPORATED (NYSE
Symbol: EYE) announced today that its advisors have contacted Carl Icahn
and invited Mr. Icahn to present for the Board's consideration a fully
defined offer to acquire the Santa Clara based company. VISX has agreed to
provide Mr. Icahn with confidential information following execution of a
customary confidentiality agreement with no standstill provision.
VISX stated that it remains skeptical of Mr. Icahn's proposal and his
willingness to provide the necessary funding. "We are concerned that this
proposal may be in fact a ploy to garner votes for his hand-picked slate of
directors, but we intend to treat Mr. Icahn as we would any other
interested party," said Elizabeth Davila, Chief Executive Officer of VISX.
"We encourage Mr. Icahn to make a proposal with definitive terms that can
be evaluated by VISX's Board of Directors. Only upon the receipt of a
definitive proposal can any responsible board seriously evaluate and
recommend a transaction to stockholders," said Ms. Davila. VISX stated that
its nominees are best positioned to provide an independent and objective
evaluation of any definitive proposal ultimately made by Mr. Icahn.
Ms. Davila reiterated that the Board nominees reflected on management's
GOLD proxy card are looking out for the interests of all stockholders, not
just Mr. Icahn.
VISX is the worldwide leader in the development of refractive laser
technology. VISX systems are commercially available in the United States
and markets worldwide.
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