MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PhotoMedex, Inc. (NASDAQ and TASE: PHMD) announced today the termination of the exclusive distribution agreement between its wholly-owned subsidiary Radiancy, Inc. and Ya-Man Ltd. for the Japanese market due to, among other things, disputed marketing expenses of approximately $1 million and the failure of Ya-Man to meet its minimum purchase obligations under the agreement. Both parties have determined that it is in their respective best interests to terminate the distribution arrangement following Ya-Man’s disappointing sales results with the Company in the last quarter.
Radiancy is actively seeking a new partner for the Japanese markets, while Ya-Man has indicated that they will continue to market and sell its inventory of the Company's products in Japan in accordance with the terms of the parties' agreement.
About PhotoMedex
PhotoMedex is a global skin health company providing integrated disease management and aesthetic solutions to dermatologists, professional aestheticians and consumers. The company provides proprietary products and services that address skin diseases and conditions including psoriasis, vitiligo, acne, actinic keratosis (a precursor to certain types of skin cancer) and photo damage. Its experience in the physician market provides the platform to expand its skin health solutions to spa markets, as well as traditional retail, online and infomercial outlets for home-use products. As a result of its December 2011 merger with Radiancy Inc., PhotoMedex has added a range of 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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