Article: Advanced Medical Optics Completes Spin-Off From Allergan, Inc. New Corporate Entity Enters the Public Market as a Global Leader With a Proven Management Team and Established Products.

SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) , a global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices and contact lens care products, today announced that it has officially spun off from Allergan, Inc. by means of a tax-free dividend to stockholders. As an independent company, Advanced Medical Optics, will expand upon its leadership position as the world's second largest ophthalmic surgical company, in the markets in which it competes, and the world's second largest contact lens care company. The company will commence regular trading at 9:00 a.m. EST on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AVO."

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