UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
_____________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2018


STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)
 
 
 
Delaware
000-51481
13-3986004
(State or Other
(Commission File
(I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of
Number)
Identification No.)
Incorporation)
 
 
  
 
100 Lakeside Drive, Suite 100, Horsham,
Pennsylvania
       19044
 
 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   215-619-3200

 (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
 


Item 2.02.          Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 13, 2018, STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2018The full text of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The Company makes reference to non-GAAP financial information in the press release furnished herewith.  Specifically, these non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP adjusted net loss and non-GAAP adjusted loss per share.  There are limitations in using these non-GAAP financial measures because they are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.  The Company's reference to these non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared under current accounting standards, but are not a substitute for, nor superior to, GAAP results.  These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and to provide further information for comparative purposes.

Specifically, the Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by isolating certain expenses, gains and losses that may not be indicative of the Company's core operating results and business outlook.  In addition, the Company believes non-GAAP measures that exclude stock-based compensation expense and other non-cash or non-recurring expenses enhance the comparability of results against prior periods.  A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is contained in the press release.

The information set forth under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.


ITEM 9.01.          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits.

The following press release is furnished as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be "filed":

99.1          Press Release dated August 13, 2018 issued by STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
Exhibit Description
      99.1




SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 13, 2018
By:
/s/ Matthew C. Hill                  
 
 
 
Matthew C. Hill
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 





 


 
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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
STRATA Skin Sciences Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Conference call and webcast, today at 4:30 pm Eastern Time

Horsham, PA, August 13, 2018 — (NASDAQ: SSKN) STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. ("STRATA") 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 financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.

Financial highlights of the second quarter of 2018 include the following (all comparisons are with the first quarter of 2018 and all figures are quoted in GAAP, unless stated otherwise):
·
Revenues were $7.5 million, an increase of 17%
·
Recurring XTRAC® revenues were $5.2 million, or 69% of total revenues, an increase of 15%
·
International XTRAC revenues were $2.1 million, an increase of 57%
·
Gross profit of $4 million
·
Gross margins were 54%, an increase of 5%
·
Dermatology Recurring Procedures Revenue margin of 63.6%, an increase of 6.9%
·
Net loss of $1.4 million or ($0.06) per basic and diluted common share, compared with a net loss of $2.2 million or ($0.13) per basic and diluted common share and ($21.60) per series C preferred share
·
Net loss includes $.6 million in severance and consulting and $.1 related to the write down of the discontinued Nordlys product line
·
Installed base of XTRAC recurring revenue systems in the U.S. is 746 units
·
Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2018 of $14.4 million

"We are very pleased with the results of the first full quarter of this turnaround," stated Dr. Dolev Rafaeli, President and Chief Executive Officer of STRATA. "The recent financing has allowed us to reboot our investment in our direct to consumer ("DTC") advertising program which started driving higher recurring revenue and margins in sequential quarters."

Dr. Rafaeli continued, "We also experienced improvements in other key operational performance indicators as our quarterly average revenue per consigned domestic XTRAC system has increased from $6,000 to $6,900 and scheduled patient appointments increased sequentially from 250 in the first quarter of 2018 to 870 in the second quarter. With advertising efficiencies far exceeding our expectations, we anticipate that our marketing team will be able to double that number in the upcoming third quarter and to be able to achieve 2,000 appointments by the fourth quarter."

"While the investment in our DTC program carries delayed fruits, as the resulting revenues build over the future quarters, that investment is what differentiates us strategically. Our renewed focus on generating value-add for our partner clinics resulted in a major turnaround this quarter as we successfully ended our trend of six consecutive quarterly declines in our installed base, and we anticipate that it will grow once again by the end of this year," said Dr. Rafaeli. "Our 2018 results as compared to the comparable periods in 2017 have been impacted by the lower DTC spending in the prior quarters. In the turnaround we can expect to see higher recurring revenue as we increase the DTC spend."
 
 


"We are excited with this quarter's results – indicating that the first steps of our strategic turnaround are already driving improved performance. Moreover, we expect projected investments and growth in patient appointments to deliver increased recurring revenue growth, system productivity, as well as higher gross margins in the coming quarters," Dr. Rafaeli concluded.

Reported Financial Results
Revenues for the second quarter of 2018 were $7.5 million compared with revenues for the second quarter of 2017 of $8.5 million.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2018 was $1.4 million or ($0.06) per basic and diluted common share and ($21.60) per series C preferred share, which included $0.3 million in interest expense, $1.3 million in depreciation and amortization expenses. This compares with net loss for the second quarter of 2017 of $1.2 million or ($0.52) per basic and diluted common share, which included $1.6 million in interest expense and $1.7 million in depreciation and amortization expenses and $0.1 million for income tax expense.

Revenues for the six months of 2018 were $14.0 million compared with revenues for the six months of 2017 of $15.6 million. Net loss for the six months of 2018 was $3.6 million or ($0.17) per basic and diluted share and ($64.69) per series C preferred share, which included $0.7 million in interest expense, $2.7 million in depreciation and amortization expenses and $0.1 million for income tax expense. This compares with net loss for the six months of 2017 of $3.4 million or ($1.53) per basic and diluted common share, which included $2.9 million in interest expense and $3.2 million in depreciation and amortization expenses and $0.1 million for income tax expense.

As of June 30, 2018, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $14.4 million, compared with $4.1 million as of December 31, 2017.

Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), the Company provides certain non-GAAP measures of financial performance. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA.

The Company's reference to these non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared under current accounting standards, but are not a substitute for, nor superior to, GAAP results. These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of our current financial performance and to provide further information for comparative purposes.

Specifically, the Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by isolating certain expenses, gains and losses that may not be indicative of the Company's core operating results and business outlook. In addition, the Company believes non-GAAP measures enhance the comparability of results against prior periods. Reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure of all non-GAAP measures included in this press release is as follows:
 
 
 
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For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2018
   
2017
   
2018
   
2017
 
                         
Net Loss
 
$
(1,355
)
 
$
(1,205
)
 
$
(3,578
)
 
$
(3,440
)
                                 
Adjustments:
                               
Depreciation/amortization*
   
1,327
     
1,666
     
2,741
     
3,209
 
Income taxes
   
40
     
73
     
80
     
143
 
Interest expense
   
328
     
1,575
     
691
     
2,921
 
                                 
Non-GAAP EBITDA
   
340
     
2,109
     
(66
)
   
2,833
 
                                 
Stock compensation
   
184
     
22
     
203
     
73
 
Change in fair value of warrants
   
23
     
(128
)
   
22
     
4
 
Write-off of Nordlys inventory & assets
   
280
     
-
     
280
     
-
 
Impairment of distributors rights agreement
   
(237
)
   
-
     
(11
)
   
-
 
                                 
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
 
$
590
   
$
2,003
   
$
428
   
$
2,910
 
 
* Includes depreciation of lasers placed-in-service- of $898 and $1,856 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively and $1,080 and $2,151 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

 
STRATA Financial Metrics
 
(in thousands except for Average Recurring Revenue per Consigned system and Systems Placed Under Recurring Revenue Model)
 
                                     
     
Q1 2017
     
Q2 2017
     
Q3 2017
     
Q4 2017
     
Q1 2018
     
Q2 2018
 
Dermatology recurring procedures revenue
 
$
5,556
   
$
5,971
   
$
5,525
   
$
5,588
   
$
4,498
   
$
5,167
 
Dermatology procedures equipment revenue
 
$
1,537
   
$
2,500
   
$
1,751
   
$
3,008
   
$
1,968
   
$
2,366
 
Systems placed under dermatology procedure recurring revenue model
   
791
     
795
     
776
     
753
     
746
     
746
 
Average recurring revenue per consigned system per quarter
 
$
7,024
   
$
7,511
   
$
7,120
   
$
7,421
   
$
6,029
   
$
6,926
 
Dermatology recurring procedures segment margin percent
   
63.2
%
   
69.1
%
   
62.3
%
   
50.3
%
   
56.7
%
   
63.6
%
Total Company gross margin percent, including Nordlys inventory and fixed asset write off
   
61.5
%
   
62.5
%
   
55.0
%
   
49.8
%
   
49.0
%
   
53.6
%
                                                 
The Dermatology procedures equipment revenue includes $0, $391, $118, $684, $218, $59 for the quarters represented above, respectively, in the cancelled Nordlys product line. Q2 2018 margins excluding the Nordlys business would have been 57% after adjusting for the $280 writedown of Nordlys assets in connection with the termination of the agreement.
 

STRATA previously announced the scheduling of a conference call with investors to review the results of the second quarter. Following is the pertinent information for accessing that call.
 

Conference Call Detail:
Date:
 
Monday, August 13
Time:
 
4:30 pm Eastern Time
Toll Free:
 
888-254-3590
International:
 
323-994-2093
Israel-local:   1809-212-883 
Passcode:
 
9279759
Webcast:
 
www.strataskinsciences.com

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About STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
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; and the STRATAPEN® MicroSystem, marketed specifically for the intended use of micropigmentation.

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 treatments 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 740 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.


Safe Harbor
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include but are not limited to the Company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and may contain words such as "will," "may," "seeks," and "expects," that suggest future events or trends. These statements, the Company's ability to generate the growth in its core business, the Company's ability to continue to monetize the remaining MelaFind assets, develop social media marketing campaigns, and the Company's ability to build a leading franchise in dermatology and aesthetics, are based on the Company's current expectations and are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the Company's expectations due to financial, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and political factors or conditions affecting the Company and the medical device industry in general, as well as more specific risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's SEC reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Given such uncertainties, any or all of these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect or unreliable. The Company assumes no duty to update its forward-looking statements and urges investors to carefully review its SEC disclosures available at www.sec.gov and www.strataskinsciences.com.


Investor Contacts:
Matthew C. Hill, Chief Financial Officer
Jeremy Feffer, Managing Director
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
215-619-3200
212-915-2568
ir@strataskin.com
jeremy@lifesciadvisors.com
 
 
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STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

       
   
June 30, 2018
   
December 31, 2017
 
   
(unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
14,445
   
$
4,069
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
2,574
     
3,141
 
Inventories
   
2,413
     
3,009
 
Other current assets
   
828
     
533
 
Property and equipment, net
   
6,271
     
7,703
 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
   
19,073
     
20,128
 
Other non-current assets, net
   
48
     
48
 
Total assets
 
$
45,652
   
$
38,631
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
    Long-term debt and other notes payable
 
$
7,372
   
$
10,597
 
Accounts payable and accrued current liabilities
   
3,807
     
4,637
 
Current portion of deferred revenues
   
393
     
291
 
Deferred tax liability
   
493
     
414
 
Other long-term liabilities
   
287
     
447
 
Stockholders' equity
   
33,300
     
22,245
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
45,652
   
$
38,631
 

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STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2018
   
2017
 
             
Revenues
 
$
7,533
   
$
8,471
 
                 
Cost of revenues
   
3,499
     
3,173
 
                 
Gross profit
   
4,034
     
5,298
 
 
               
Operating expenses:
               
Engineering and product development
   
269
     
423
 
Selling and marketing
   
2,378
     
2,846
 
General and administrative
   
2,333
     
1,720
 
 
   
4,980
     
4,989
 
                 
Operating loss before other income (expense), net
   
(946
)
   
309
 
 
               
Other income (expense), net:
               
Interest expense, net
   
(328
)
   
(1,575
)
Change in fair value of warranty liability
   
(23
)
   
128
 
Other income (expense), net
   
(18
)
   
6
 
     
(369
)
   
(1,441
)
                 
Loss before income taxes
   
(1,315
)
   
(1,132
)
                 
Income tax expense
   
(40
)
   
(73
)
                 
Net loss
 
(1,355
)
 
(1,205
)
                 
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
 
(0.06
)
 
(0.52
)
                 
Shares used in computing net loss per basic and diluted common share
   
13,734,384
     
2,327,041
 
                 
Net loss per Preferred C share - basic and diluted
 
(21.60
)
  $
-
 
                 
Shares used in computing net loss per basic and diluted Preferred C share
   
25,847
     
-
 
 

 
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STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2018
   
2017
 
             
Revenues
 
$
13,999
   
$
15,568
 
                 
Cost of revenues
   
6,793
     
5,906
 
                 
Gross profit
   
7,206
     
9,662
 
 
               
Operating expenses:
               
Engineering and product development
   
607
     
898
 
Selling and marketing
   
5,249
     
5,821
 
General and administrative
   
4,136
     
3,321
 
 
   
9,992
     
10,040
 
                 
Operating loss before other income (expense), net
   
(2,786
)
   
(378
)
 
               
Other income (expense), net:
               
Interest expense, net
   
(691
)
   
(2,921
)
Change in fair value of warrant liability
   
(22
)
   
(4
)
Other income, net
   
1
     
6
 
     
(712
)
   
(2,919
)
                 
Loss before income taxes
   
(3,498
)
   
(3,297
)
                 
Income tax expense
   
(80
)
   
(143
)
                 
Net loss
 
(3,578
)
 
(3,440
)
                 
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted:
 
(0.17
)
 
(1.53
)
                 
Shares used in computing net loss per basic and diluted share:
   
9,078,741
     
2,252,301
 
                 
Net loss per Preferred C share – basic and diluted:
 
(64.69
)
  $
-
 
                 
Shares used in computing net loss per basic and diluted Preferred C share
   
30,897
     
-
 



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STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands, unaudited)

   
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2018
   
2017
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net loss
 
(3,578
)
 
(3,440
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,741
     
3,209
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
(49
)
   
22
 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
   
411
     
-
 
Impairment of intangible asset and liability
   
(11
)
   
-
 
Stock-based compensation
   
203
     
73
 
Deferred tax provision
   
80
     
120
 
Amortization of debt discount
   
39
     
1,618
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
   
42
     
115
 
Change in fair value of warrant liability
   
22
     
4
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
   
710
     
(147
)
Inventories
   
596
     
(670
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
(296
)
   
243
 
Accounts payable
   
(895
)
   
403
 
Other accrued liabilities
   
(206
)
   
(115
)
Other liabilities
   
255
     
84
 
Deferred revenues
   
(132
)
   
178
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
   
(68
)
   
1,697
 
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
Lasers placed-in-service, net
   
(885
)
   
(1,205
)
Purchases of property and equipment, net
   
(6
)
   
(206
)
Payments on distributor rights liability
   
(23
)
   
(75
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(914
)
   
(1,486
)
                 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
14,664
     
-
 
Payments on notes payable
   
(3,306
)
   
(201
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
11,358
     
(201
)
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
10,376
     
10
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
4,069
     
3,928
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
14,445
   
$
3,938
 
                 
Supplemental information:
               
Cash paid for interest
 
$
691
   
$
1,133
 
                 
Supplemental information of non-cash investing and financing activities:
         
Conversion of senior secured convertible debentures into common stock
 
$
-
   
$
262
 
Acquisition of distributor rights asset and license liability
 
$
-
   
$
900
 
 

 



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