PhotoMedex Sells XTRAC® Business to MELA Sciences for $42.5 Million, Pays off All Outstanding Debt

HORSHAM, Pa.--- PhotoMedex, Inc. (NasdaqGS and TASE:PHMD) announces the sale of its worldwide XTRAC® and VTRAC® psoriasis and vitiligo treatment businesses to MELA Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:MELA) for $42.5 million in cash. In addition, the company announces it has paid off in full all outstanding debt, which totaled $40.1 million as of June 22, 2015.

“PhotoMedex is now able to focus solely on our core consumer and skincare businesses, including the no!no!™, Kyrobak® and Neova® brands, without the burden of debt payments and the restrictions of forbearance agreements. These highly-regarded and established brands are sold worldwide via direct-to-consumer, retail and distribution channels, and through more than 2,400 U.S. dermatology and plastic surgery offices,” said Dr. Dolev Rafaeli, chief executive officer of PhotoMedex.

“PhotoMedex is a global company with our North America consumer marketing efforts served by Radiancy Inc. from our offices in New York, Europe served by PhotoTherapeutics LTD from our offices in the U.K. and the global distribution markets, which include our recently announced no!no! re-launch in Japan by Radiancy LTD, served by our offices in Israel,” he added. “In addition, our 15-person Neova sales team is focused on providing product launches, training and customer service to physicians in the U.S. market.”

About PhotoMedex

PhotoMedex is a global skin health company providing aesthetic solutions to dermatologists, professional aestheticians and consumers. The company provides proprietary products and services that address skin diseases and conditions including acne and photo damage. Its long-held experience in the physician market provides the platform to expand its skin health solutions to spa markets, as well as traditional retail, online and direct to consumer outlets for home-use products. PhotoMedex sells home-use devices under the no!no!™ brand for various indications including hair removal, acne treatment and skin rejuvenation. The company also offers a professional product line for acne clearance, skin tightening, psoriasis care and hair removal sold to physician clinics and spas.

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