MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa. & ORANGEBURG, N.Y.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--PhotoMedex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHMD), (aPhotoMedexa) a leader in the development of proprietary excimer laser, LED light systems and skin care products for dermatological applications, and Radiancy, Inc., (aRadiancya) a leading developer and manufacturer of home-use and professional aesthetic and dermatological devices, today announced that their respective stockholders have voted to approve the adoption of the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, (the aAgreementa), dated as of October 31, 2011, among PhotoMedex, Radiancy, and PHMD Merger Sub, Inc. (aMerger Suba), a wholly owned subsidiary of PhotoMedex. Pursuant to the Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into Radiancy, and Radiancy will become a majority owned subsidiary of PhotoMedex.
Approximately 99.98% of the PhotoMedex shares present at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders voted in favor of the adoption of the Agreement, which represented approximately 68% of PhotoMedexa total outstanding shares of common stock as of the November 7, 2011 record date. All other proposals presented at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders were also approved.
All of the Radiancy shares present at the Special Meeting of Stockholders voted in favor of the adoption of the Agreement, which represented approximately 80% of Radiancyas total outstanding shares of common and preferred stock as of the November 7, 2011 record date.
Closing of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement took place today, December 13, 2011. Stockholders of Radiancy immediately prior to the merger will receive notices from Broadridge Corporate Issuer Services, Inc. regarding how to exchange their Radiancy stock into shares of PhotoMedex common stock.
About Radiancy
Founded in 1998, Radiancy Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of home-use and professional aesthetic and dermatological devices. The company sells a range of home-use devices under its proprietary brand, no!no!a", for various indications including hair removal, acne treatment and skin rejuvenation. The company also offers a professional product line which addresses acne clearance, skin tightening, psoriasis care and hair removal sold to physician clinics and spas.
Radiancyas products are supported by two core proprietary technologies known as LHEa" (Light Heat Technology) and Thermicona". The companyas LHEa" technology is superior in cost performance, efficacy and ease of application to both laser and intense pulse light (IPL) technologies. LHEa" combines the use of direct heat and a wide-spectrum light source and allows very large treatment spot sizes with less discomfort without the requirement of skin cooling.
LHEa" technology is incorporated in Radiancyas FDA cleared professional devices as well as its consumer products.
For more information visit [ www.radiancy.com ] and [ www.my-no-no.com ].
About PhotoMedex
PhotoMedex is a Global Skin Health Solutionsa" company that provides integrated disease management and aesthetic solutions through complementary laser and light-based devices, and skincare products. We are a leader in the development, manufacturing and global marketing of dermatology products and techniques focused on advancing cost-effective technologies that provide patients with better outcomes and a higher quality of life. The diseases and conditions we address include psoriasis, vitiligo, acne, actinic keratosis and sun damage. Medical devices include the XTRAC Excimer Laser for the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo and the Omniluxa" non-laser Light Emitting Diodes (LED) for the treatment of clinical and aesthetic dermatological conditions including acne, photodamage, skin rejuvenation and wound healing. PhotoMedex also develops and markets products based on its patented, clinically proven Neovaa" Copper Peptide technology and DNA repair enzymes for skin health, hair care and wound care. For more information visit [ www.photomedex.com ].
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