STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. Announces Preliminary Q4 FY 2019 Revenue and Key Financial Metrics

Preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter revenues in the range of $8.8 million to $8.85 million

Preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter recurring revenues in the range of $6.5 million to $6.55 million

Preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter revenues result in double digit growth

Domestic installed base increased by 36 placements in the fourth quarter, driven by strategic agreements with PE backed groups of clinics

HORSHAM, Pa., Jan. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. SSKN ("STRATA" or the "Company"), a medical technology company in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery dedicated to developing, commercializing, and marketing innovative products for the treatment of dermatologic conditions, today reported its preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter 2019 revenues and key financial metrics.

• Preliminary, unaudited Q4 2019 revenues in the range of $8.8 million to $8.85 million, as compared to $8.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.
• Preliminary, unaudited Q4 2019 recurring revenue in the range of $6.5 million to $6.55 million as compared to $5.87 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.
• In Q4 2019, net XTRAC systems placed in domestic dermatologists' offices was 36. Overall in the quarter, the Company placed 50 systems and removed 14 systems; 38 of the 50 placements were related to strategic agreements with private equity backed groups of clinics and 6 placements were comebacks of previous owners of excimer lasers (for a total of 19 comebacks in 2019).
• In Q4 2019, net XTRAC systems placed in international markets were 8, driven by the new distribution contract signed in Q3 2019.
• At December 31, 2019, total XTRAC systems placed domestically was 820, as compared to 746 systems placed as of December 31, 2018, a net increase of 74 systems. Total XTRAC systems placed internationally was 10, as compared to none as of December 31, 2018.
• Preliminary, unaudited cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash was $15.6 million as of December 31, 2019, as compared to $16.2 million as of September 30, 2019.  The decrease is primarily related to the refinancing and extinguishment of the Company's existing term note and one-time legal and accounting expenses associated with the delinquent filings.

Dr. Dolev Rafaeli, the Company's President and CEO, stated, "We were very pleased with our reported preliminary revenue growth this quarter and anticipate reporting a corresponding increase in our fourth quarter margins. In 2019, we positioned ourselves for growth by leveraging our unique business model and invested over $4.5 million in our install base and direct to consumer advertising. As a result, we were able to significantly expand both our domestic and international footprints and grow our total install base. We look forward to continued strength in 2020 supported by our previously announced refinancing of our term note which will add over $700 thousand to the bottom line in the coming year."

The preliminary unaudited results described in this press release are estimates only and are subject to revision until the Company reports its full financial results for the year ended December 31, 2019.

About STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (www.strataskinsciences.com)
STRATA Skin Sciences is a medical technology company in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery dedicated to developing, commercializing and marketing innovative products for the treatment of dermatologic conditions. Its products include the XTRAC^® excimer laser and VTRAC^® lamp systems utilized in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo and various other skin conditions.

The Company's proprietary XTRAC^® excimer laser delivers a highly targeted therapeutic beam of UVB light to treat psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma, diseases which impact over 35 million patients in the United States alone. The technology is covered by multiple patents, including exclusive rights for patents for the delivery of treatment to vitiligo patients.

STRATA's unique business model leverages targeted Direct to Consumer (DTC) advertising to generate awareness and utilizes its in-house call center and insurance advocacy teams to increase volume for the Company's partner dermatology clinics.

The XTRAC business has used this proven DTC model to grow its domestic dermatology partner network to over 820 clinics, with a worldwide installed base of over 2,000 devices. The Company is able to offer 90% of DTC patients an introduction to physicians prescribing a reimbursable solution, using XTRAC, within a 10-mile radius of their house. The Company is a leader in dermatology in-clinic business generation for its partners.

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Although the Company does not make forward-looking statements unless it believes it has a reasonable basis for doing so, the Company cannot guarantee their accuracy. The foregoing factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. For a list of other factors which could affect the Company's results, including revenue growth estimates, see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. No undue reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statements.

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