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): March 17, 2020


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)
 
 
  
 
5 Walnut Grove Drive, Suite 140, 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:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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 Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
SSKN
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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. □
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 17, 2020, STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year 2019. The full text of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On March 17, 2020, STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year 2019. The full text of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information set forth under this Item 7.01, 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 March 17, 2020 issued by STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.

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: March 17, 2020
By:
/s/ Matthew C. Hill                  
 
 
 
Matthew C. Hill
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 


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EXHIBIT 99.1





STRATA Skin Sciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2019 Financial Results

Recurring revenues grew 12.6% in 2019
Total gross margins increased 6.9% in 2019
Global recurring revenue installed base totaled 830 systems at year end 2019

Conference call and webcast, today at 8:30 am Eastern Time

HORSHAM, Pennsylvania March 17, 2020 -- STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSKN) (“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 fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019.

Full Year and Recent Corporate Highlights

Total revenues for the year were $31.6 million, an increase of 5.8% over 2018 revenues.

Total global XTRAC® recurring revenues for the year were $23.7 million, an increase of 12.6% over 2018 recurring revenues.
Global installed base of recurring revenue XTRAC systems was 830 systems (820 domestic and 10 international) at year end, up 84 systems from 746 systems at the end of 2018.
Total gross margins and global recurring gross margins in 2019 were 64.2% and 70.3%, an increase of 6.9% and 5.3%, respectively, from 2018.
Net loss was $3.8 million, a decrease of 6%, from $4.0 million in 2018. The net loss in 2019 includes $2.0 million in legal and accounting costs associated with the previously announced and resolved delinquent filings.
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $3.0 million, a decrease of $0.7 million from $3.7 million in 2018. The non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was impacted by the $2.0 million in legal and accounting costs discussed above.

Fourth quarter 2019 Financial Highlights
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $8.9 million, an increase of 11.2% over fourth quarter 2018 revenues.
Total global XTRAC recurring revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $6.6 million up 12.0% over fourth quarter 2018 recurring revenues.
Global installed base of recurring revenue XTRAC systems was 830 systems at year end, up 44 systems (36 domestic and 8 international) from 786 at the end of the third quarter of 2019.
Average revenue per device in the fourth quarter of 2019 was $7,916, an increase of 0.7% over the fourth quarter of 2018.
Total gross margins and global recurring gross margins during the fourth quarter 2019 were 68.8% and 76.5%, an increase of 3.1% and 5.1%, respectively, from fourth quarter of 2018.
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 31, 2019 of $15.6 million, a decrease of $0.9 million as compared to December 31, 2018. During 2019 the Company incurred $2.0 million in costs for legal and accounting costs discussed above and in the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company paid $0.7 million, net in connection with its debt refinancing.
“Our double-digit recurring revenue growth, strong organic growth, positive margin trends and growing installed system base caps a tremendous year for our team,” said Dr. Dolev Rafaeli, President and CEO of Strata. “Our unique business model and our direct to consumer advertising have driven rapid adoption by U.S. dermatologists, and we are optimistic of seeing our strong trends continue in 2020 having now expanded our recurring revenue model overseas. Additionally, our strong balance sheet has allowed us to refinance our existing debt at a significant reduction in our cost of capital, and we look forward to leveraging our business model as we seek accretive growth opportunities to augment our growing platform.” 



Reported Financial Results

Fourth Quarter 2019

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $8.9 million as compared to revenues of $8.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. Recurring revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $6.6 million as compared to $5.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. Equipment revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $2.3 million as compared to $2.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. The increase in recurring revenue was the result of the increase in direct to consumer advertising spend providing increased patient flow to our partner clinics and an increase in the worldwide installed base of 84 placements in 2019.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $6.1 million, or 68.8% of revenues as compared to $5.3 million, or 65.7% of revenues for the fourth quarter of 2018. Gross profit for recurring revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $5.0 million, or 76.5% of revenues, as compared to $4.2 million, or 71.4% of revenues. The increase in gross profit is the result of lower depreciation on placements and increases in utilization which drives incremental margins on the largely fixed costs of the installed base.

Selling and marketing costs for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $3.1 million, an increase of $0.2 million as compared to the $2.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 as a result of higher headcount and direct to consumer advertising. General and administrative costs for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $2.9 million, an increase of $0.7 million as compared to $2.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 as a result of higher legal and accounting costs and stock compensation expense. Research and development costs for the fourth quarter 2019 and 2018 were $0.2 million in each period.

Other expense for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $0.5 million as compared to other income of $0.1 for the fourth quarter of 2018 primarily as a result of the loss on extinguishment of debt in the fourth quarter of 2019 and licensing income in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Net loss for fourth quarter was of 2019 was $(0.5) million, or $(0.02) per basic and diluted common share as compared to net income for the fourth quarter of 2018 of $0.3 million or $0.01 per diluted common share.

Full year 2019

Revenues for 2019 were $31.6 million as compared to revenues of $29.9 million for 2018. Recurring revenues for 2019 were $23.7 million as compared to $21.1 million for 2018. Equipment revenues for 2019 were $7.9 million as compared to $8.8 million for 2018. 

Gross profit for 2019 was $20.3 million, or 64.2% of revenues as compared to $17.1 million, or 57.3% of revenues for 2018. Gross profit for recurring revenues for 2019 was $16.7 million, or 70.3% of revenues as compared to $13.7 million, or 65.0% of revenues.

Selling and marketing costs for 2019 were $12.0 million, an increase of $1.4 million as compared to the $10.6 million for 2018. General and administrative costs for 2019 were $10.3 million, a decrease of $1.5 million as compared to $8.8 million for 2018. Research and development costs for 2019 were $1.0 million, a decrease of $0.1 million as compared $1.1 million for 2018.

Net loss for 2019 was $(3.8) million, or $(0.11) per basic and diluted common share as compared to $(4.0) million or $(0.15) per diluted common share.

Reconciliation of 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.


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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 of the GAAP measure of net loss to non-GAAP measures included in this press release is as follows:

   
For the Three Months
Ended December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(515
)
 
$
285
 
 
               
Adjustments:
               
Income taxes
   
(38
)
   
(264
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,144
     
1,254
 
Interest expense, net
   
82
     
212
 
Non-GAAP EBITDA
   
673
     
1,487
 
 
               
Stock-based compensation expense
   
312
     
334
 
Impairment of lasers placed-in-service
   
30
     
321
 
Changes in fair value of warrants
   
-
     
(101
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
414
     
-
 
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
 
$
1,429
   
$
2,041
 



   
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net loss
 
$
(3,790
)
 
$
(4,033
)
 
               
Adjustments:
               
Income taxes
   
(149
)
   
(264
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
4,821
     
5,397
 
Interest expense, net
   
515
     
1,142
 
Non-GAAP EBITDA
   
1,397
     
2,242
 
 
               
Stock-based compensation expense
   
1,195
     
904
 
Impairment of lasers placed-in-service
   
30
     
321
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
414
     
-
 
Gain on cancellation of distributor rights agreement
   
-
     
(11
)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
   
-
     
280
 
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
 
$
3,036
   
$
3,736
 

STRATA management will host a conference call with investors today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, beginning at 8:30 am ET to review these results and answer questions. Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call using the dial-in and webcast information as follows: 
Conference Call Details:

Date:
March 17, 2020
Time:
8:30 am Eastern Time
Toll Free:
877-451-6152
International:
201-389-0879
Israel-local
1 809 406 247
Passcode:
13700112
Webcast:
SSKN Webcast Link
 
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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.
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 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. 

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 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, adverse market conditions or supply chain interruptions resulting from the corona virus 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 these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect or unreliable. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. The Company urges investors to carefully review its SEC disclosures available at www.sec.gov and www.strataskinsciences.com.

Investor Contacts:

Matthew Hill, Chief Financial Officer
 
Matthew Picciano, Managing Director
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
 
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
215-619-3200
 
646-889-1200
ir@strataskin.com
 
mpicciano@lifesciadvisors.com
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STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)


           
   
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
8,129
   
$
16,487
 
Restricted cash
   
7,500
     
-
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
4,386
     
3,393
 
Inventories
   
3,027
     
2,794
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
513
     
536
 
Total current assets
   
23,555
     
23,210
 
 
               
Property and equipment, net
   
5,369
     
5,301
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
   
1,314
     
-
 
Intangible assets, net
   
7,955
     
9,765
 
Goodwill
   
8,803
     
8,803
 
Other assets
   
347
     
428
 
Total assets
 
$
47,343
   
$
47,507
 
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Note payable
 
$
7,275
   
$
-
 
Current portion of long-term debt
   
-
     
252
 
Accounts payable
   
1,880
     
1,764
 
Other accrued liabilities
   
5,134
     
4,500
 
Deferred revenues
   
2,832
     
2,099
 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
   
313
     
-
 
Total current liabilities
   
17,434
     
8,615
 
 
               
Long-term liabilities:
               
Long-term debt, net
   
-
     
7,145
 
Long-term operating lease liabilities
   
1,078
     
-
 
Deferred tax liability
   
-
     
111
 
Other liabilities
   
178
     
388
 
Total liabilities
   
18,690
     
16,259
 
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
               
 
               
Stockholders' equity:
               
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, $.10 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,103 and 9,968 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively
   
1
     
1
 
Common Stock, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 32,932,273 and 29,943,086 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively
   
33
     
30
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
243,180
     
241,988
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(214,561
)
   
(210,771
)
Total stockholders' equity
   
28,653
     
31,248
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
47,343
   
$
47,507
 


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STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)


   
For the Three Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2018
 
Revenues, net
 
$
8,898
   
$
7,999
 
Cost of revenues
   
2,772
     
2,743
 
Gross profit
   
6,126
     
5,256
 
Operating expenses:
               
Engineering and product development
   
214
     
234
 
Selling and marketing
   
3,092
     
2,887
 
General and administrative
   
2,877
     
2,203
 
 
   
6,183
     
5,324
 
Loss from operations
   
(57
)
    (68
)
Other (expense) income, net:
               
Interest expense, net
   
(82
)
   
(212
)
Change in fair value of warrant liability
   
-
     
101
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
(414
)
   
-
 
Other income, net
   
-
     
200
 
 
   
(496
)
   
89
 
(Loss) Earnings before income taxes
   
(553
)
   
21
 
Income tax benefit
   
38
     
264
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(515
)
 
$
285
 
(Loss) Earnings attributable to common shares
 
$
(503
)
   
254
 
(Loss) Earnings attributable to Preferred Series C shares
 
$
(12
)
   
31
 
(Loss) Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
 
$
(0.02
)
 
$
0.01
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.02
)
 
$
0.01
 
 
               
Loss per Preferred Series C share - basic and diluted
 
$
(5.75
)
 
$
3.14
 


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STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)


   
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2018
 
Revenues, net
 
$
31,586
   
$
29,855
 
Cost of revenues
   
11,316
     
12,735
 
Gross profit
   
20,270
     
17,120
 
Operating expenses:
               
Engineering and product development
   
1,002
     
1,065
 
Selling and marketing
   
12,003
     
10,624
 
General and administrative
   
10,275
     
8,786
 
 
   
23,280
     
20,475
 
Loss from operations
   
(3,010
)
   
(3,355
)
Other (expense) income, net:
               
Interest expense, net
   
(515
)
   
(1,142
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
(414
)
   
-
 
Other income, net
   
-
     
200
 
 
   
(929
)
   
(942
)
Loss before income taxes
   
(3,939
)
   
(4,297
)
Income tax benefit
   
149
     
264
 
Net loss
 
$
(3,790
)
 
$
(4,033
)
Loss attributable to common shares
 
$
(3,597
)
 
$
(2,909
)
Loss attributable to Preferred Series C shares
 
$
(193
)
 
$
(1,124
)
Loss per common share:
               
Basic
 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
(0.15
)
Diluted
 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
(0.15
)
 
               
Loss per Preferred Series C share - basic and diluted
 
$
(42.24
)
 
$
(55.20
)


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STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

   
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2018
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net loss
 
$
(3,790
)
 
$
(4,033
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
4,503
     
5,397
 
Amortization of right-of-use assets
   
318
     
-
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
43
     
(30
)
Gain on cancellation of distributor rights agreement
   
-
     
(11
)
Impairment of lasers placed-in-service
   
30
     
194
 
Stock-based compensation
   
1,195
     
904
 
Deferred taxes
   
(111
)
   
(303
)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
   
-
     
407
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
   
174
     
157
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
   
(1,036
)
   
(222
)
Inventories
   
(233
)
   
215
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
104
     
(383
)
Accounts payable
   
116
     
(513
)
Other accrued liabilities
   
634
     
1,006
 
Other liabilities
   
(210
)
   
(60
)
Operating lease liabilities
   
(241
)
   
-
 
Deferred revenues
   
733
     
171
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
2,229
     
2,896
 
 
               
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
Lasers placed-in-service
   
(2,676
)
   
(1,749
)
Purchases of property and equipment
   
(115
)
   
(13
)
Payments on distributor rights liability
   
-
     
(23
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(2,791
)
   
(1,785
)


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STRATA SKIN SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(continued)
(In thousands)


   
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
 
2019
   
2018
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
 
$
-
   
$
17,000
 
Offering costs
   
-
     
(2,336
)
Repayments of long-term debt
   
(7,571
)
   
(3,000
)
Proceeds (payments) on notes payable
   
7,275
     
(357
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
   
(296
)
   
11,307
 
 
               
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
   
(858
)
   
12,418
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
16,487
     
4,069
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
 
$
15,629
   
$
16,487
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
8,129
   
$
16,487
 
Restricted cash
   
7,500
     
-
 
   
$
15,629
   
$
16,487
 




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